Jefferies downgraded Hostess Brands (TWNK) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $34, up from $30. The analyst cites the proposed acquisition of Hostess by the J.M. Smucker (SJM) for the downgrade. The analyst finds Hostess’ valuation as full at this point and believes other competitive bids are unlikely.
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