Analyst Andrew Douglas of Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Essentra, boosting the price target to p170.00.
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Andrew Douglas has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that reflect positively on Essentra’s financial performance and strategic management. The company’s interim results for the first half of 2025 were either in line with management’s expectations or exceeded those of Jefferies. Despite a challenging trading environment across different regions, Essentra has effectively managed costs and cash flow, made strategic investments, and implemented price increases. These actions have contributed to operational and commercial improvements, which are expected to enhance margins in the second half of 2025 and beyond.
Furthermore, there are early signs of improvement, and the company has reiterated its ambitious target of achieving an 18% EBITA margin by 2030. This target, along with the potential for a strong recovery, underpins the positive outlook for Essentra. As a result, Andrew Douglas has set a new price target of 170p, reflecting confidence in the company’s ability to deliver long-term value to shareholders.
According to TipRanks, Douglas is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 5.2% and a 56.92% success rate. Douglas covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as IMI plc, Senior plc, and RHI Magnesita NV.
In another report released on July 30, Deutsche Bank also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a p175.00 price target.