The Cooper Companies gets a hold rating for my initial coverage. Strengths are driven by the top line and market demand for contact lenses for a variety of eye conditions, with only a handful of key peers in this niche. Margin and ROE improvement remains a challenge, to improve metrics vs peers like Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, and Johson & Johnson, as well as competing on product innovation.
Cooper Companies: Demand Growth And Earnings Beat, Needs Stronger ROE And Profit Margins
Source: Seeking Alpha