Word Of Ford Range Raptor May Have Boosted Shares Of Fox Factory
Rumors of a potential Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) Ranger Raptor prototype spread to the stock market on Wednesday morning.
After hearing the rumors, D.A. Davidson analyst Andrew Burns reiterated his Neutral rating and $34 price target on Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ: FOXF).
“In recent days, several auto news sources have posted articles and "spy photos" of a potential Ford Ranger Raptor. We believe this has been a contributing factor to today's stock move (+6%),” Burn said. “The leaked Ranger pictures began circulating on Monday, and appear to show a right-hand drive new-generation Ford Ranger with wider fenders, a shaved bumper similar to the F-150 Raptor, and beefier off-road tires.”
Burns also highlighted Fox Factory’s double-digit annual growth target.
“Given the success of the current Raptor, it is logical to think Ford is considering broadening the franchise. The re-launched Ranger would be a clear candidate for a Raptor line extension and we believe FOXF would have a high probability of being included on the new line.”
Thus, the Ranger could help catalyze annual growth.
While this is still a rumor, Burns noted the Ranger could be launched in 2019 and the Raptor version might just be part of an initial launch.
Fox Factory closed Thursday at $35.
Latest Ratings for FOXF
Jun 2017 | CL King | Downgrades | Buy | Neutral |
May 2017 | DA Davidson | Downgrades | Buy | Neutral |
Jan 2017 | SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Downgrades | Buy | Hold |
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