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Investing.com - CFRA has upgraded Lindt & Spruengli (LISN:SW) (OTC:COCXF) from Sell to Hold while significantly raising its price target to CHF128,000 from CHF95,000.
The research firm based its new target on a 2025 price-to-earnings multiple of 42.0x, which aligns with Lindt’s five-year historical average of 42.3x. CFRA revised its earnings per share forecast to CHF3,050 for 2025 and CHF3,324 for 2026, up from previous estimates of CHF2,990 and CHF3,213 respectively.
CFRA noted that its initial concerns about the sustainability of pricing-driven revenue growth have been "largely alleviated" by Lindt’s demonstrated ability to deliver resilient growth, supported by its loyal consumer base and broad geographical footprint.
The firm highlighted Lindt’s "defensive characteristics" as particularly compelling in the current volatile environment, suggesting these qualities warrant a higher premium for the Swiss chocolate maker’s shares.
CFRA indicated that further upside for Lindt’s stock would require the company to demonstrate "a further positive surprise in terms of volume recovery" beyond its already proven pricing power.
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