(Updates)
** Shares of auto accessories firm ARB Corp fall as much as 3.5% to A$37.550, set for worst day since April 19, if trend holds
** Stock hits lowest since May 2
** Citi says co's slower-than-expected 3Q24 sales drive minor downgrade to its FY24-26 EPS ests by up to 3%
** Cuts price target on to A$44.20 from A$44.90, retains "buy" rating
** ARB said on Wednesday outlook was trending positively with trading conditions expected to continue into 1H25
** Posted sales growth of 2.1% in 3Q24 and said export order book trending positively
** Brokerage expects conditions to be stronger for longer in Australia driven by strong order book, supply normalisation, among others
** ARB stock has risen 8.2% YTD, as of last close
($1 = 1.5202 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Sameer Manekar and Poonam Behura in Bengaluru)
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