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Investing.com - Jefferies has upgraded Ansell Ltd. (ASX:ANN) stock rating from Hold to Buy while setting a price target of AUD39.00. The $3 billion market cap company, which trades with notably low price volatility according to InvestingPro, has demonstrated strong financial performance with 23.7% revenue growth in the last twelve months.
The upgrade comes as Jefferies evaluates potential impacts from U.S. national security investigations into healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE), which could result in additional tariffs on imports.
Jefferies notes that Ansell’s U.S. imports primarily consist of premium surgical gloves that benefit from strong brand preference and market share, positioning the company to potentially negotiate on pricing if new tariffs are implemented.
According to Jefferies’ analysis, if a 25% tariff were imposed, Ansell would need to increase its U.S. healthcare product prices by approximately 10% in fiscal year 2026 and approximately 19% in fiscal year 2027.
The firm’s positive outlook suggests Ansell could successfully navigate potential tariff challenges due to its strong market position in premium surgical gloves.
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