Credit Suisse's 9 Consumer Stocks To Own

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In a recent report, analysts at Credit Suisse outlined their 2015 outlook for consumer stocks. Here’s a breakdown of their top stocks to own in 2015.

  1. Procter & Gamble Co PG: Analysts see improvement and focus in the company’s operations. Price target - $105 (+15.8 percent)
  2. Mondelez International Inc MDLZ: Analysts see margin expansion potential for Mondelez of up to 800 bps if management fully leverages untapped pricing power. Price target - $42.00 (+11.3 percent)
  3. Dollar General Corp DG: Analysts see improving fundamentals and a compelling risk/reward setup for Dollar General. Price target - $76.00 (+9.5 percent)
  4. Wal-Mart Stores Inc WMT: Analysts believe that new CEO Doug McMillon will reposition company investments away from poor-performing international businesses and improve the company’s portfolio. Price target - $87.00 (-3.8 percent)
  5. Cabela’s Inc CAB: Analysts predict a return to double-digit earnings growth in 2015 as Cabela’s gains market share in a fragmented sector. Price target - $56.00 (-1.2 percent)
  6. Hanesbrands Inc HBI: Analysts believe that the company is in a position to potentially use excess cash to pay down debt, boost dividends and buy back shares. Price target - $130 (+17.2 percent)
  7. Delphi Automotive PLC DLPH: Analysts praise Delphi’s best-in-class margins, cost structure and management team and believe that a meaningful acquisition in 2015 is likely. Price target- $82.00 (+15.1 percent)
  8. Six Flags Entertainment Corp SIX: Analysts believe that Six Flags has not yet fully exploited embedded operational opportunities, and the company’s new projects in China and Dubai will appeal to investors. Price target- $47.00 (+7.8 percent)
  9. Standard Pacific Corp SPF: Analysts predict multiple expansion and 18 percent earnings growth for Standard Pacific in 2015. Price target- $9.50 (+31.6 percent)
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