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Haleon PLC Sponsored ADR (HLN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Haleon PLC Sponsored ADR (NYSE: HLN - Get Free Report) has been assigned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the nine analysts that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have issued a hold recommendation, four have assigned a buy recommendation and two have

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LSE:RKT, FRA:3RB, XETRA:3RB) is unlikely to see a positive catalyst from its first-quarter update, Citi believes, in light of softer trading conditions across key markets, preferring Haleon PLC (LSE:HLN, NYSE:HLN) in the sector. The sector faces pressure from weak US flu data, emerging market pricing unwinding and European promotional pressures, which are expected to weigh on near-term…

Haleon PLC's (LSE:HLN, NYSE:HLN) first-quarter sales at the end of next month come with analysts expecting a subdued start to the year due to a weak cough and cold season. Both Citi and UBS forecast organic sales growth of around 2.2% for the quarter, below consensus, due to a lower incidence of seasonal illness in Europe and North America weighing on respiratory product demand.

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