Kepler ups Hensoldt to 'buy' on accelerating earnings, order momentum
BUZZ-Kepler ups Hensoldt to 'buy' on accelerating earnings, order momentum ** Kepler Cheuvreux upgrades German aerospace defence company Hensoldt HAGG.DE to "buy" from "hold", citing accelerating earnings and order momentum
** The broker expects Q3 revenue growth to exceed the company's guidance, prompting an upgrade to its 2026 outlook
** It says order intake is set to accelerate in Q4 with a November capital markets day providing an additional catalyst
** Kepler Cheuvreux expects strong demand in air defence and defence electronics to support double-digit revenue growth through the end of the decade
** Improving free cash flow conversion and margin expansion should support earnings growth, Kepler adds
* The broker raises its recommendation despite saying the stock remains expensive relative to peers
** Hensoldt's shares are up 3.2%
(Reporting by Aleksandra Kret in Gdansk)
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