Umicore: Liberum ups target price.
(CercleFinance.com) - Liberum has reiterated its "buy" rating on Umicore and has raised its target price from 37 euros to 47 euros, after the broker raised its earnings estimates for the Belgian specialty materials group's different businesses.
"The net result is a 4% increase in our estimates of operating profit for 2019 and 2020," says the broker, which is "” over the period 2020-25".
Liberum therefore expects Umicore's operating profit to increase by an average of 12% p.a. over the 2017-25; in particular with around 30% growth p.a. for its battery materials business.
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"The net result is a 4% increase in our estimates of operating profit for 2019 and 2020," says the broker, which is "” over the period 2020-25".
Liberum therefore expects Umicore's operating profit to increase by an average of 12% p.a. over the 2017-25; in particular with around 30% growth p.a. for its battery materials business.
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The information and analyses distributed by Cercle Finance are only intended as decision-making support for investors. Cercle Finance's responsibility may not be entailed, either directly or indirectly following the use of such information and analyses by readers. Any non-professional investor is recommended to consult a professional advisor before making any investment decision. This indicative information in no way constitutes any invitation to sell or buy securities.