RE: Broker targets7 Aug 2025 09:59
Berenberg flips the switch to ābuyā on Luceco
Berenberg has initiated coverage of Luceco (LUCE) as a buyer given the strength of its manufacturing arm and its track record.
Analyst Edward Prest started coverage with a ābuyā recommendation and target price of 160p on the lighting manufacturer and supplier, which was trading up 0.8% on Wednesday afternoon at 128p but is still down nearly 15% over the past year.
Prest was impressed by the fact the group has its own manufacturing operations in China which āgives it full control of its supply chainā.
He also highlighted a āstrong track record in product development, and its proven ability to innovate in a dynamic consumer and regulatory environmentā, as well as a āstrong balance sheet and cash generation capabilityā, the latter of which provides scope for both M&A and investment.
āRecent years have been tough for [the repair, maintenance and improvement] markets, and the second half 2025 outlook is certainly more one of stability around trough levels than a sharp bounce back,ā said Prest.
āThe group has managed the headwinds well and fared better than various peers.ā
Agree with this above. Think it will be a slow burner however. I am calling the bottom as 125p. So more to come in sunnier times.