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Janney Capital Markets analyst Mitchell Pinheiro is initiating coverage of the home-based soda maker with a buy rating, encouraged by the Israeli company's stateside momentum.
SodaStream's growth has been undeniable. It grew revenue by 38% -- and adjusted earnings soared 161% -- in its most recent quarter. The product's popularity continues to grow, evidenced by its financial metrics and its broadening retail last year. Bed Bath & Beyond
Pinheiro predicts market penetration in 3% of the country's home in two years. SodaStream is already in 20% of Swedish homes, though the United States is obviously larger. We also go through quite a bit of pop over here.
This is the kind of niche market that may never cause PepsiCo
Pinheiro is setting a $60 price target on SodaStream. The stock has already doubled off its November IPO at $20. The analyst is fully aware that competition is brewing. Primo Water
I have felt for some time that the growing bearish arguments on SodaStream were as flat as uncarbonated water. At least I'm not alone in my bullishness now.
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