Citi cuts Treasury Wine Estates stock rating to neutral

Published 02/04/2025, 06:48
Citi cuts Treasury Wine Estates stock rating to neutral

On Wednesday, Citi analysts revised their stance on Treasury Wine Estates (OTC:TSRYF) Ltd. (TWE:AU) (OTC: TSRYY), downgrading the stock from Buy to Neutral. Accompanying this change, the price target was lowered to AUD10.50 from the previous AUD13.85. The company, currently valued at $4.67 billion, trades at a P/E ratio of 48.34, reflecting premium market positioning. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is trading near its calculated Fair Value, with additional metrics suggesting strong liquidity and moderate debt levels.

The decision to adjust the rating and price target was influenced by growing concerns regarding the company’s performance in the Americas. Citi analysts noted apprehension about the long-term structural challenges that the broader alcohol industry may face. While there are potential upside risks to their outlook, such as the possibility that Treasury Americas’ slower sales could be mitigated by improved DAOU synergies and favorable foreign exchange translation, these benefits are predominantly expected to materialize in the fiscal year 2026. Despite these concerns, Treasury Wine has demonstrated robust revenue growth of 22.94% over the last twelve months, maintaining a healthy current ratio of 2.32.

Citi’s analysis highlights that the majority of the anticipated DAOU synergies will not be realized until FY26, indicating a longer-term perspective on the company’s revenue growth opportunities. The analysts expressed a cautious view of the near-term prospects for Treasury Wine Estates, suggesting that current market conditions and industry trends could pose challenges to the company’s growth trajectory.

Despite the downgrade, Citi acknowledged that there are factors that could positively influence their assessment in the near term. These include the extent to which Treasury Americas’ sales slowdown is countered by the synergies from the DAOU acquisition and the impact of currency exchange rates on the company’s financials.

The revision of the stock rating and price target reflects Citi’s updated analysis of Treasury Wine Estates’ position in the market and its potential for growth amidst industry headwinds. Treasury Wine Estates has not publicly responded to the rating change at this time.

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