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Citi has reaffirmed its Buy rating on Nestle SA (SIX:NESN: SW) (OTC: NSRGY (OTC:NSRGY)), with a steady price target of CHF105.00 on the heels of the company's anticipation of the arrival of a new CEO in September, which could potentially lead to strategic changes within the company.
According to Citi, there are several levers that could be utilized to sustainably improve the company's real internal growth (RIG), which has seen recent setbacks.
The analyst at Citi suggests that there is potential for a price-led fiscal year 2025 margin reset, which may result in a mid-single-digit decrease in the consensus earnings per share (EPS).
Additionally, a review of approximately 10% of Nestle's portfolio could unlock up to CHF12 billion. This capital could be reinvested in the company's core operations or help in simplifying the business through joint ventures.
Citi also notes that a share buyback program funded by the sale of Nestle's stake in L'Oreal could enhance earnings per share, although it might not affect the company's valuation multiple. The firm believes that while there is an upside from strategic choices regarding cleaner margin and pricing expectations, Nestle's narrative is expected to be more compelling following a Capital Markets Day, where a detailed strategy update is likely to be provided.
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