** Automatic transmissions and propulsion systems maker
Allison Transmission's shares ALSN.N rise 1.3% to $80.16 in
early trading hours
** Oppenheimer raises PT to $90 from $67, representing a
~14% upside to the stock's last close
** Cites co's strength in defense and international
demand, pricing tailwinds, and slower transition to EVs
** "Demand in Defense, construction, and International
mining and energy remain robust, and should offset supply
constraints in North America On-Highway" - brokerage
** Adds that co continues to generate robust FCF, which
should be allocated to internal projects and returns to
shareholders
** Three of eight brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher,
three "hold" and two "sell"; their median PT is $69 - LSEG data
** YTD, stock has risen 37.2%
(Reporting by Aatreyee Dasgupta)
((Aatreyee.Dasgupta@thomsonreuters.com))