HSBC upgrades Amer Sports on growth beyond Arc’teryx

HSBC upgraded Amer Sports (AS) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $50, up from $38. Momentum at the company’s Salomon soft goods adds a “second leg of growth to the equity story” behind Arc’teryx, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says that in Asia outside of Greater China, both Arc’teryx and Salomon continue to “make great strides.” HSBC believes Amer is well positioned for its “next chapter of growth.” It sees a “strong runway” for sales growth with margin expansion with the investor day offering a share catalyst.