Leerink Swann Upgrades IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) to Outperform; Recovering Vet Market

April 23, 2012 8:50 AM EDT
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Leerink Swann upgraded IDEXX Laboratories (NASDAQ: IDXX) from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target raised from $90 to $106.

Analyst, Rick Wise, said, "Driving our positive stance on IDXX: (1) a unique franchise—with very strong market shares, (2) a possibly recovering economy and vet market, (3) a strong track record of innovation, (4) outstanding management team—steered IDXX through growth even in a declining vet market, (5) top-notch return profile —with ROIC at ~22%---among the strongest in our universe, and a track record of consistent share repurchases."

Raises FY12 EPS estimates from $3.10 to $3.12 and FY13 from $3.52 to $3.54.

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Shares of IDEXX Laboratories closed at $86.44 yesterday.


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