0240 GMT - Breville's investment in its direct-to-consumer coffee-bean subscription service seems to be paying off, Citi analyst Sam Teeger says. He tells clients in a note that the volume of coffee delivered to customers in Breville's fiscal first half rose 71%, and points out that the Australian small-appliance manufacturer appears optimistic. Teeger doesn't expect the Beanz business to be a meaningful near-term share-price driver without increased marketing or M&A, but likes the low-cost model of connecting third-party roasters to customers. Citi has a neutral rating and A$38.20 target price on the stock, which is up 0.8% at A$32.39. (stuart.condie@wsj.com)
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