Dole price target lowered to $17 from $18 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank analyst Christopher Barnes lowered the firm’s price target on Dole (DOLE) to $17 from $18 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Looking to 2025, the firm sees continued challenges ahead for most consumer packaged goods companies. The analyst maintains a net-constructive view on household personal care and cosmetics, is becoming more positive on bon-alcoholic beverage names, and taking a more cautious position on food.