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Sabre's shares have seen a 20% increase due to improving demand, cost savings, and strategic successes, lessening liquidity worries. The analyst intends to raise Sabre's fair value estimate from $8.50 to $9 per share, pointing to the positive free cash flow and renewed trust in management as catalysts for the undervalued shares. Second-quarter sales and EBITDA exceeded predictions, largely thanks to a boost in air bookings and increased booking fees. A predicted continuation of recovery in air bookings through 2023 and 2024, coupled with Sabre's ongoing cloud transition expected to reduce tech costs by $150 million by 2024, contribute to the optimistic outlook. Additionally, securing a reservation system deal with Hyatt boosts confidence in Sabre's 2025 target achievement. Despite potential risks such as financial strain and competition, Sabre's network advantage, backed by tech integration and efficient scale, should endure. With a fair value estimate of $9 per share and a promising 2024 enterprise value/EBITDA multiple of 12-13 times, Sabre is expected to continue investing in its competitive advantages. Notable risks include decreased corporate travel demand and advancements in tech architecture. However, the absence of significant debt maturing until 2025, the sale of the AirCentre business freeing up capital, and the experience of Sabre's management team all contribute to a favorable outlook for the stock.

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