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May 21, 2026

EU Consumer Sector Specialist Commentary

Daily UpdateEquitiesConsumer DiscretionaryIndustrials

The report highlights a rating downgrade for Ferretti to Neutral while reiterating an Overweight rating for Marks & Spencer following signs of sales momentum. easyJet's H1 results were in line with expectations with focus shifting to H2 fuel costs and capacity growth.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.J.P. Morgan downgrades Ferretti to Neutral (N) due to revenue soft performance, delayed order conversions, and management transition uncertainty.
  • 2.Marks & Spencer (M&S) maintains an Overweight (OW) rating as Q4 and current sales trends show returning momentum.
  • 3.easyJet H1 results were in line with previous guidance, but Q4 bookings are slightly behind the prior year.

Table of Contents

  • Main Highlights for Today
  • In details
  • Data & Laterals
  • Away from Us
  • EU Consumer Research
  • Investor Access
  • Calendar Ahead
  • J.P. Morgan Global Consumer Research
  • J.P. Morgan Macro & Strategy Research
  • J.P. Morgan Consumer Contacts

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Authors

Olivia Petronilho

Securities

EZJMKSFerrettiPepcoABF

Themes

Returning Consumer MomentumLuxury External Uncertainties

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaUnited KingdomPolandUnited States