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Negative Headlines Impacting Sanderson Farms Create Buying Opportunity
Monday, December 5, 2016 - 10:30am | 385D.A. Davidson’s Eric M. Gottlieb believes Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM)'s price fixing accusations and Georgia Dock issues appear to be worse than they actually are. Gottlieb upgraded the rating on the stock to Buy, while lowering the price target from $103 to $98. Negative Headlines...
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Use Blue Buffalo To Take Advantage Of The Leader In Wholesome Natural Pet Food
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 10:01am | 384D.A. Davidson’s Eric M. Gottlieb mentioned that Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc (NASDAQ: BUFF) is the “largest player in the growing wholesome natural segment, by a 4x margin, and is the largest, publicly traded pureplay pet food producer.” Gottlieb initiated coverage of the company...
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For Sanderson Farms, Chicken Cycle Has Been Strong But Is Likely To Regress
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 8:17am | 371D.A. Davidson’s Eric M. Gottlieb believes the current valuation of Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) does not offer meaningful appreciation potential, given that the market has already accounted for near-term expectations for organic growth, while the earnings cycle is either close to or...
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Growth Prospects, Organic Performance Not Being Fully Appreciated By J&J Snack Foods Investors
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 8:14am | 308Although shares of J & J Snack Foods Corp (NASDAQ: JJSF) are currently trading close to record valuations and multiples, they do not seem to reflect the company’s growth prospects and strong organic performance, DA Davidson’s Eric M. Gottlieb said in a report. He initiated...
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DA Davidson Thinks WhiteWave Shares Are Now Worth $55
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 11:40am | 299WhiteWave Foods Co (NYSE: WWAV) delivered a top-line and EPS beat. DA Davidson’s Eric M. Gottlieb reiterated a Buy rating for the company, while raising the price target by $5 to $55. The analyst commented there was a runway for growth, with accelerating top line and moderating costs....
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Amplify Snack Brands' Margin Hiccup Was 'Explained Away,' According To D.A. Davidson
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 4:05pm | 308After the market closed Monday, Amplify Snack Brands Inc (NYSE: BETR) reported first-quarter earnings of $0.13, in line with the Street’s expectations, on revenue of $54.3 million, up 22.7 percent year-over-year, and $360K above consensus estimates. However, D.A. Davison’s Eric M....
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WhiteWave Foods Shares Reiterated At Buy Ahead Of Q1 Print
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 8:12am | 286D.A. Davidson’s Eric M. Gottlieb expects WhiteWave Foods Co (NYSE: WWAV) to report robust results when the company announces its 1Q16 figures on May 10. Gottlieb reiterated a Buy rating on the company, with a price target of $50. ‘Silky Smooth’ Quarter The analyst expects 1Q16 to...
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DA Davidson Sets $30 Five-Year Price Target On Amplify Snack Brands
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 8:26am | 270Amplify Snack Brands Inc (NYSE: BETR) has the potential for a higher growth trajectory than peers in the better-for-you snack space. DA Davidson’s Eric M. Gottlieb initiated coverage of the company with a Buy rating and a 5-year price target of $30. The analyst commented that Amplify Snack...
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DA Davidson Favors Lifeway Foods Over Dean Foods
Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 2:53pm | 391On Thursday, DA Davidson analyst Eric M. Gottlieb explained why he prefers Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) over Dean Foods Co (NYSE: DF). In two separate reports, the expert issued a Buy rating on Lifeway and a Neutral rating on Dean. In addition, the analyst issued a 12–18 month price...
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D.A. Davidson: Time To Buy Omega Protein
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 1:03pm | 272Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME) shares have climbed 25 percent in the last three months, crossing the $18 mark for the first time on August 18. DA Davidson’s Eric M. Gottlieb upgraded the rating on the company from Neutral to Buy, while raising the price target from $15 to $21...
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USANA Health Sciences Is Worth $165/Share And It's A Buy, D.A. Davidson Says
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 7:35am | 297In a report published Friday, D.A. Davidson analyst Eric M. Gottlieb initiated coverage of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA) with a Buy rating and $165 price target. The stock is healthy and an attractive addition to an investment portfolio. The analyst believes that the global supplements...
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D.A. Davidson: Buy SunOpta, It's Starting To 'Peer Through The Clouds'
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 7:34am | 256In a report published Friday, D.A. Davidson analyst Eric M. Gottlieb initiated coverage of SunOpta, Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ: STKL) with a Buy rating and $13.50 price target. The demand for natural products in the global health and wellness market has risen, with consumers looking for vitamins, proteins...