Why Doughnut Maker Krispy Kreme's Shares Are Shooting Higher Today?
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Krispy Kreme Inc's (DNUT) shares surged after Pipler Sandler analyst Brian Mullan upgraded the stock to Overweight and increased the price target from $14 to $20, citing a national partnership with McDonald's Corp (MCD) as a catalyst for significant expansion in the U.S. The partnership is expected to add thousands of Points of Access for DNUT through McDonald's locations over the next three years, enabling DNUT to boost donut production capacity investments. Despite recent challenges in free cash flow generation, the analyst believes DNUT can reduce its balance sheet leverage by 2026 while financing its expansion.
April 05, 2024 | 6:09 pm
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McDonald's Corp's partnership with Krispy Kreme is highlighted as a significant growth opportunity for DNUT, potentially increasing MCD's offerings and customer draw.
While the partnership is primarily seen as a catalyst for DNUT's growth, it also presents an opportunity for McDonald's to diversify its offerings and potentially draw in more customers. However, the direct impact on MCD's stock is less clear in the short term, hence a neutral score.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Krispy Kreme's stock upgraded by Pipler Sandler to Overweight with a new price target of $20, driven by a strategic partnership with McDonald's expected to significantly expand U.S. presence and production capacity.
The upgrade and new price target reflect the analyst's optimism about DNUT's growth prospects following the partnership with McDonald's, which is expected to materially expand its Points of Access and production capacity in the U.S., potentially improving its financials and stock performance in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 95
RELEVANCE 100