Pop Mart's 200% Stock Rally Spurs Rush to Hike Price Targets
Wall Street analysts are rushing to raise price targets on Pop Mart International Group Ltd. following the success of its Labubu dolls.
At least five brokerages, including Deutsche Bank AG and Morgan Stanley, have lifted projections on the Hong Kong-listed stock this week. Citigroup Inc. hiked its price target by 90% to a street high of HK$308 apiece, citing the growing influence of the company's intellectual properties globally.
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