Deutsche Bank Downgrades France Telecom (FTE) to Sell; Pressure on Mobile Profits Could Build Quicker Than Expected
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Deutsche Bank downgraded France Telecom (NYSE: FTE) to Sell, price target lowered to EUR10.25.
Deutsche analyst says, "Our downgrade to SELL is primarily a clearer statement of our belief that FT will continue to underperform the sector until the impacts of Free Mobile's launch are more readily quantifiable (unlikely before 2H of 2012). We already set out a cautious view on FT in our detailed report in Dec 11. Much of this risk stems from French mobile which we see unfolding in an even more aggressive manner than previously anticipated."
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Shares of France Telecom closed at $15.23 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $14.62-$23.62.
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Deutsche analyst says, "Our downgrade to SELL is primarily a clearer statement of our belief that FT will continue to underperform the sector until the impacts of Free Mobile's launch are more readily quantifiable (unlikely before 2H of 2012). We already set out a cautious view on FT in our detailed report in Dec 11. Much of this risk stems from French mobile which we see unfolding in an even more aggressive manner than previously anticipated."
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on France Telecom click here. For more ratings news on France Telecom click here.
Shares of France Telecom closed at $15.23 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $14.62-$23.62.
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