Deutsche Bank analyst Tom Sykes upgraded Nestle to Buy from Hold with a CHF 120 price target. The shares are likely to outperform with expectations calling for an extended period of weakness in developed markets, Sykes tells investors in a research note. The analyst sees limited absolute upside for most consumer stocks but thinks Nestle’s defensive characteristics should drive a higher premium to the broader market.
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