** Analysts at Jefferies see Lovisa Holding LOV.AX being able to manage U.S. tariffs with minimal impact to gross profit margin

** Jefferies says most of the fast-fashion jewellery retailer's U.S. competition are in the same boat

** Brokerage estimates ~80 new stores for co taking total store count to ~1,023 as of April 14; says LOV "looks more appealing" with store count accelerating

** Gives PT of A$27.0 and "hold" rating

** However, Jefferies says with tough retail environment, tariff uncertainty and management transition, brokerage views LOV as "high-risk story"

** Analysts on average rate the stock "buy"; their median PT is A$28.70 — LSEG data

** Stock down ~18% this year, as of last close

(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)

((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com))