Citi upgrades Pennon, sees scope for mean reversion trade
Analysts at Citi upgraded shares of , telling clients that markets had become unduly pessimistic.
In their judgement, the shares had been left discounting an operational underperformance of more than £500m or a quarter of its market value.
The resulting valuation gap meant that the risk/reward profile on offer was skewed to the upside, leaving scope for a mean reversion trade.
"With the company balance sheet now fixed post right issue, we upgrade to Buy and open a 30-day positive catalyst watch ahead of the upcoming CMD on 13th March."
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