STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Jungheinrich falls on HSBC downgrade
Shares in Jungheinrich (Xetra: 621993 - news) fall 2.8 percent to lead decliners on Germany's SDAX index after HSBC cuts its recommendation on the German forklift truck maker, citing the stock's recent outperformance and weak earnings prospects.
"The share price performance outpaced the rise in earnings estimates, resulting in a significant re-rating of the shares," HSBC says, cutting the stock to "underweight" from "neutral" and raising its target price to 47 euros from 46 euros.
It adds that it sees an increased risk of an earnings disappointment ahead.
Jungheinrich's stock has gained 42 percent over the past six months, outperforming a 17 percent gain by the SDAX and a 19 percent increase by Kion , its biggest pure-play rivals.
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