Updates
** Shares of beverage maker Vita Coco COCO.O up about 12.5% at $49.35 in morning trading
** Co expects tariff rate on its products to fall to about 6% from 23% earlier based on current sourcing & product mix
** The White House exempts coconut water products from tariffs under updated Executive Order 14257
** However, does not expect the tariff relief to impact 2025 results
** BofA also upgraded COCO to "buy" from "neutral"; raises PT to $54 from $48 following the White House announcement
** Seven of 11 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, four "hold"; median PT is $50
** Including session's moves, COCO shares up about 34% YTD
(Reporting by Anshi Sancheti and Anuj T in Bengaluru)
((Anshi.Sancheti@thomsonreuters.com))