Mark Astrachan

Shares of Keurig Green Mountain Inc (NASDAQ: GMCR) plunged nearly 30 percent Thursday morning following a difficult quarterly print and disappointing guidance. The question Keurig shareholders are now asking is if the crash in the stock offers a "value" play opportunity. Stifel:...

In a report published Monday, Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintained a Buy rating on Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST), while raising the price target from $165 to $170. The analyst believes that any weakness in the share price would offer an attractive buying opportunity. The analyst...

In a report published Friday, Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan reiterated a Buy rating on International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE: IFF), and raised the price target from $115.00 to $127.00. In the report, Stifel noted, "Yesterday, International Flavors & Fragrances reported stronger-than-...

In a report published Tuesday, Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan reiterated a Buy rating on Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST), and raised the price target from $115.00 to $130.00. In the report, Stifel noted, “We update our 2015-2017 estimates to reflect a 1Q15 Coke deal close (was year-end 2014)...

In a report published Friday, Credit Suisse analyst Mark Astrachan reiterated a Hold rating on Keurig Green Mountain Inc (NASDAQ: GMCR). In the report, Credit Suisse noted, “We reduce our F2015 and F2016 revenue growth estimates by 50bps to 11.2% and 10.8%, respectively, reflecting a deceleration...

In a report published Friday, Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan reiterated a Buy rating on Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST), and raised the price target from $110.00 to $115.00. In the report, Stifel noted, “Monster Beverage Corp. reported 3Q14 results with EPS of $0.70, compared to consensus of $0...

Keurig Green Mountain (NASDAQ: GMCR) unveiled a licensing and distribution agreement Friday, enabling it to include four Kraft-branded coffees in its line up of specially-packaged brews for Keurig coffee makers. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but Stifel's Mark Astrachan said the...

In a report published Wednesday, Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan reiterated a Buy rating on Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST), but lowered the price target from $78.00 to $75.00. In the report, Stifel noted, “We lower our 2014 and 2015 revenue growth estimates by 110bps to 8.5% and 8.2%, respectively,...

In a report published Monday, Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan reiterated a Buy rating on International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE: IFF), and raised the price target from $103.00 to $110.00. In the report, Stifel noted, “We hosted meetings with International Flavors & Fragrances CFO Kevin...

Shares of Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) fell more than three percent Tuesday morning on comments from Stifel, following the shareholder meeting. Stifel reduced its estimates on weaker-than-expected sales growth for the past several months. Analyst Mark Astrachan backed up his claims with...

On Friday, Stifel released some comments on the implications of Keurig Cold on Green Mountain (NASDAQ: GMCR), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and SodaStream (NASDAQ: SODA). Keurig Cold will allow consumers to brew drinks like Coca Cola Classic from home. Analyst Mark Astrachan expects a “2H15 introduction”...

In a report published Thursday, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Mark Astrachan initiated coverage on Coty (NYSE: COTY) with a Hold rating. In the report, Stifel Nicolaus noted, “We are initiating coverage of Coty Inc. (COTY) shares with a Hold rating. We believe shares trade below an estimated high-...