** Jefferies downgrades InPost INPST.AS to "hold" from "buy", citing ramped-up investment plans and limited upside from a takeover offer
** The parcel locker company expects a 33% increase in capex to PLN 2.4 billion ($650.1 million) in 2026 to fund commercial initiatives and expansion, including 20,000 new automated lockers and AI services
** As a result, Jefferies says it cuts EBITDA for the year by 16%, with FCF projected to be broadly neutral
** The broker trims its PT by 8% to EUR 15.6, in line with the takeover bid, noting "a counteroffer is looking unlikely"
** Out of 12 analysts covering InPost, nine rate it "strong buy"/"buy," two "hold," and one "sell" - LSEG data
($1 = 3.6920 zlotys)
(Reporting by Jakob Van Calster)
((jakob.vancalster@thomsonreuters.com))