Why This Crocs Analyst Says Company Is Putting Its Best Foot Forward
Portfolio Pulse from Priya Nigam
BofA Securities analyst Christopher Nardone initiated coverage of Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) with a Buy rating and a $128 price target. Crocs has seen a 25% annual sales growth since 2019, popular among Gen Z, and is expected to maintain strong momentum. Growth drivers include new products, collaborations, gains in the sandals segment, a solid kid's business, and expansion in Asia-Pacific. The company is also addressing strategic issues from the HD brand post-acquisition in February 2022.
December 12, 2023 | 5:10 pm
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Crocs, Inc. received a Buy rating and a $128 price target from BofA Securities, indicating strong confidence in the company's growth prospects, especially with its popularity among Gen Z and strategic expansion plans.
The initiation of coverage by BofA Securities with a Buy rating and a price target significantly higher than the current stock price suggests a positive outlook for Crocs. The analyst's mention of strong sales growth, popularity among a key demographic (Gen Z), and strategic initiatives to address past missteps are likely to be viewed favorably by investors, potentially leading to a short-term increase in stock price.
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