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Investing.com - BofA Securities downgraded Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (LISN:SW) (OTC:LDSVF) stock rating to Neutral from Buy on Tuesday, while raising its price target to CHF134,000 from CHF129,000.
The Swiss chocolate maker’s shares have rallied 33% year-to-date, prompting the rating change despite BofA’s increased price target, which reflects updated estimates based on lower price sensitivity and improved margins.
BofA considers Lindt to have the strongest portfolio in the chocolate space with limited price sensitivity, noting that the company’s execution so far in fiscal year 2025 has been impressive.
The investment bank suggests Lindt could raise its FY25 organic growth guidance from 7-9% to 8-10% at its half-year results, with BofA’s own estimate at 9.9%.
The downgrade comes as Lindt trades at 43 times FY25 estimated price-to-earnings, representing a 150% premium to staples compared to its long-term average of 75%, which BofA believes indicates the strong first-half 2025 performance is already well incorporated by the market.
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