As previously reported, BofA Merrill Lynch analyst Curtis Nagle downgraded Best Buy (BBY) to Underperform from Neutral, citing his caution about key product categories that include TVs, Apple (AAPL) products and gaming. Slowing industry growth, tough comparisons in key products and cost inflation will make upside less likely, contends Nagle, who has become more negative and now sees a higher possibility that Best Buy may see an “outright comp miss” in the fourth quarter. The analyst, who also believes consensus Street estimates for 2019/20 earnings are too high, lowered his price target on Best Buy shares to $50 from $70.
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