Falling prices for Spark New Zealand, Australian Agricultural Company and Blackmores
Jun 08, 2016 | Team Kalkine
Spark New Zealand Ltd
SPK Details
Competition pressure: Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) shares plunged over 3.5% on June 08, 2016 on rumors of a potential deal between the group’s competitors Sky Network Television and Vodafone Group. On the other hand, SPK is positioning itself well to tap the digital era opportunities in New Zealand. The group appointed Alison Barrass as an independent non? executive director to the board, effective from September 2016 who comes with a strong background in marketing?led innovation and brand development. SPK also recently announced for selling of its international voice business.
Recommendation: We give a “Hold” on the stock at the current price of $3.27
Australian Agricultural Company Ltd
AAC Details
Solid financial performance: Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX: AAC) fell over 3.9% on June 08, 2016 even though there is no major update from the group. AAC has generated over 29.4% in the last four weeks, driven by its strong fiscal year of 2016 results. The group’s beef & by-products sales surged 96% on a yoy basis in FY16 while overall wagyu beef & by-products sales surged by 15% on a yoy basis.
Recommendation: We recommend a “Hold” on the stock at the current price of $1.86
Australian Agricultural Company Financial Performance (Source: Company Reports)
Blackmores Ltd
BKL Details
Higher levels: Blackmores Ltd (ASX: BKL) stock fell over 3% on June 08, 2016 on concerns of the rising competition from its peers. Moreover, we believe that BKL is trading at higher valuations and the regulation pressure in China coupled with rising competition would continue to hurt the stock sentiment.
Recommendation: We give an “Expensive” recommendation on the stock at the current price of $146.02
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