DFI Retail Group Retains Bull on 'Bolder' Financial Targets -- Market Talk

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0411 GMT - DFI Retail Group's "bolder" financial targets keep UOB Kay Hian's Adrian Loh bullish on the stock. The retailer's shift toward stronger cash generation and capital efficiency should result in rising operating margins, the analyst says in a note. DFI, which operates brands across food, health and beauty and convenience stores, is also planning to reposition its health and beauty business as an expert-led retail brand with technology-enabled services. This could yield higher margins, Loh says. He raises his 2025-2027 earnings projections for DFI by 6%-12% given higher revenue growth and margin estimates, noting his assumptions are on the lower-end of the company's guidance. UOB KH raises its target price for the stock to US$5.30 from US$4.30 and maintains a buy rating. Shares gain 5.85% to US$4.16. (megan.cheah@wsj.com)

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