On Thursday, Citi reiterated its Neutral stance on Royal Unibrew stock, maintaining a price target of DKK510.00. The company, listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange under the ticker RBREW:DC and also traded over-the-counter as ROYUF, has experienced a robust first quarter and is anticipated to continue this positive trend into the second quarter.
Royal Unibrew has been capitalizing on comparatively easier comparisons due to a one-month destocking period in Italy last year, as well as navigating through macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges in its international markets.
Consumer spending in Northern Europe remains strong, which is expected to support the company's performance in the second quarter. The outlook for the fiscal year 2024 hinges on weather patterns and events, with soft third-quarter comparisons and the upcoming 'Summer of Sport' potentially influencing outcomes.
However, the late release of second-quarter and first-half results on August 23, combined with a broad 10 percentage point range for organic EBIT growth, provides the management with an opportunity to adjust the full-year 2024 guidance when reporting these results.
Royal Unibrew, which has managed to deliver a strong start to the year, will likely see its short-term stock performance influenced by weather conditions, which are a significant factor for beverage companies that often see sales rise in favorable weather.
The company's ability to meet or exceed full-year 2024 expectations will be closely watched by investors and may impact the stock's movement following the August announcement.
Citi's position reflects a wait-and-see approach as the market anticipates Royal Unibrew's mid-year financial disclosures. The company's stock price will be one to watch as these factors unfold, particularly how the weather and sports events of the summer season will affect consumer behavior and, consequently, Royal Unibrew's performance.
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