** Shares of Porch Group Inc PRCH.O , a software provider
for home service companies, rise 6.2% to $4.09 premarket
** Compass Point starts with "buy" rating and PT of $11.50,
which represents a premium that is triple of last close; the
target is in line with median PT as per Refinitiv data
** Brokerage says PRCH's "unique" business model -
tech-enabled approach in home services and insurance - will
drive a competitive advantage, especially with low acquisition
costs
** Says co's revenue mix leaves reduced exposure to macro
headwinds
** Stock set to recover after a ~18% plunge on Tuesday
** YTD, PRCH down 75% as of last close
(Reporting by Susan Mathew)
((susan.mathew@thomsonreuters.com))