Jefferies Drafts Ball Corporation As Its Franchise Pick

Jefferies provided its outlook on Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) in a Friday note, adding it to its franchise pick list.

The analysts view the company's 2017 FCF guide as being conservative, stating that, although the management expects net debt to stay at an elevated level for 2016, with ~$750 mil of one-time cash items coupled with $46 million of incremental dividend payment, it implies core FCF in 2H16 is closer to $800 million.


27% profit every 20 days?

This is what Nic Chahine averages with his option buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads… BUYING options. Most traders don’t even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here’s how he does it.


ENTER TO WIN $500 IN STOCK OR CRYPTO

Enter your email and you'll also get Benzinga's ultimate morning update AND a free $30 gift card and more!

"The latter gives us confidence 2017 FCF guide ($750 - 850 mil) is achievable and there's likely upside since guidance implies $20 - 50 mil in WC / other benefits, which seems conservative and there is potential for BLL to reach its $1 bil 2019 FCF target by 2018," wrote Jefferies.

The company has a Buy rating on Ball's shares with a $94 price target, which is based on average 11x 2018E EV/EBITDA and 17x MC/FCF.


27% profit every 20 days?

This is what Nic Chahine averages with his option buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads… BUYING options. Most traders don’t even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here’s how he does it.


Posted In: Analyst ColorAnalyst RatingsJefferies