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Jefferies analysts lowered their rating on Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) from Buy to Hold, citing “a more cautious view” of mid-single-digit comparable sales growth due to intensifying competition, maturing brand mix, “and a normalizing category.”
While noting that the reforms in crude and gas pricing have improved the company\’s profitability above past decade averages, Jefferies expects strong free cash flow generation and consolidated net debt reduction on profitable production growth over FY 24-26.
ChrysCapital, the largest homegrown PE fund, is looking to sell GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, about six years after acquiring the Los Angelesbased healthcare business process outsourcing (BPO) company, said multiple people aware of the development. A potential deal is likely to value GeBBS at $800 million to $1 billion, the people said.
On Friday, Jefferies maintained its hold rating on Tata Consultancy Services (NS:TCS), with a price target (PT) of Rs 4,030. The firm noted that TCS\’s fourth-quarter results surpassed expectations, but cautioned that persistent demand pressures cast a shadow over the growth outlook. Despite a strong deal pipeline, the management\’s conservative commentary, coupled with a continued reduction in headcount and a significant cut in subcontractor use, raised concerns regarding future growth prospects.