Kogan.com's Potential Growth Investment Sparks Caution -- Market Talk

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2341 GMT - Kogan.com's potential spending to sustain sales and customer growth keeps Bell Potter analyst Chami Ratnapala cautious on the Australian online retailer despite a stronger-than-expected first half. Ratnapala acknowledges the ASX-listed company delivered sizeable beats to first-half revenue, earnings, profit and dividend expectations. However, she warns that earnings margins are highly sensitive to any investment needed to sustain growth. Marketing investment could be required in a challenging and competitive e-commerce landscape, she tells clients in a note. Bell Potter rolls forward its valuation and raises its target price by 15% to A$3.80. It keeps a hold rating on the stock, which is flat at A$3.66. (stuart.condie@wsj.com)

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