UBS Maintains a 'Neutral' on Hain Celestial (HAIN); Continuing Momentum
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UBS maintains a 'Neutral' on Hain Celestial (NASDAQ: HAIN) price target raised from $37 to $40.
UBS analyst said, "Following F2Q results, we are raising our FY12e EPS to $1.75 (+29% YOY, cons $1.70) from $1.73 and FY13e EPS to $2.05 (+17% YOY, cons $1.97) from $1.99 in order to reflect strong natural/organic demand and diminishing input inflation—particularly in FY13."
"Hain continues to exhibit some of the best top line trends in packaged food, which we believe can be sustained given: 1) exposure to upper income consumers, 2) top tier baseline trends, 3) contribution from acquisitions, 4) F1Q12 pricing, and 5) further non-traditional channel growth. We also believe that Daniels Group synergies (not included in guidance) could provide earnings upside in fiscal 2012. Valuation (20x Fiscal 12e EPS vs. 15x for peers) remains a roadblock."
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Shares of Hain Celestial closed at $38.76 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $26.10-$38.94.
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UBS analyst said, "Following F2Q results, we are raising our FY12e EPS to $1.75 (+29% YOY, cons $1.70) from $1.73 and FY13e EPS to $2.05 (+17% YOY, cons $1.97) from $1.99 in order to reflect strong natural/organic demand and diminishing input inflation—particularly in FY13."
"Hain continues to exhibit some of the best top line trends in packaged food, which we believe can be sustained given: 1) exposure to upper income consumers, 2) top tier baseline trends, 3) contribution from acquisitions, 4) F1Q12 pricing, and 5) further non-traditional channel growth. We also believe that Daniels Group synergies (not included in guidance) could provide earnings upside in fiscal 2012. Valuation (20x Fiscal 12e EPS vs. 15x for peers) remains a roadblock."
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Hain Celestial click here. For more ratings news on Hain Celestial click here.
Shares of Hain Celestial closed at $38.76 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $26.10-$38.94.
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