** Analysts at Jefferies raise PT on Australia's Nick Scali NCK.AX to A$23.50 from A$22.00; keep stock rating at "buy"
** Brokerage says co's profit beat is a solid result, driven by resilient sales in ANZ and global markets, with momentum building into FY26
** Flags that co requires only a modest rise in sales from UK to break-even
** Expects the modest rise to happen as sales team gets optimised and marketing begins
** Jefferies sees upside from co expanding its proven model as monetary policy eases, consumer confidence improves and house prices rise
** NCK shares gained as much as 10.2% to A$21.14 on Friday after its FY25 UNPAT beat Visible Alpha consensus
** Stock up 36.51% YTD
(Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Tom Hogue)
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