Governance Structure Upgrade: Ben & Jerry's is enhancing its board governance to ensure the continuity of its tripartite mission, planning to disallow re-election for directors serving over nine years by 2026, thereby increasing transparency and accountability to drive future social change.
Commitment to Social Responsibility: Since 2000, Ben & Jerry's has donated over $70 million through its foundation to social causes; although the foundation has refused further funding post-audit, the company remains committed to supporting grassroots organizations worldwide.
Audit Findings Response: A recent audit of the foundation revealed significant deficiencies in financial controls and governance, prompting the company to implement new ethical guidelines and conflict of interest policies to strengthen governance and ensure long-term resilience.
Future Development Strategy: The governance changes align with those of parent company TMICC, aiming to further solidify Ben & Jerry's influence and brand value in the global market through ongoing investments in social responsibility.
MICC
$16.47+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on MICC
Wall Street analysts forecast MICC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MICC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast MICC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MICC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 15.870
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Current: 15.870
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Goldman Sachs
Sam Darbyshire
Neutral
initiated
$16
2025-12-12
New
Reason
Goldman Sachs
Sam Darbyshire
Price Target
$16
2025-12-12
New
initiated
Neutral
Reason
Goldman Sachs analyst Sam Darbyshire initiated coverage of Magnum Ice Cream with a Neutral rating and $16 price target. The firm sees limited near-term catalysts for the shares given the company's "muted" organic growth and cash flow in 2026, the analyst tells investors in a research note. It wants to see evidence that Magnum can deliver margin expansion ahead of expectations before recommending the shares.
Morgan Stanley
David Roux
Overweight
initiated
€16.50
2025-12-10
Reason
Morgan Stanley
David Roux
Price Target
€16.50
2025-12-10
initiated
Overweight
Reason
Morgan Stanley analyst David Roux initiated coverage of Magnum Ice Cream with an Overweight rating and EUR 16.50 price target. The firm views the shares as "too cheap" given the company's earnings growth trajectory.
BofA
analyst
Neutral
initiated
€13.80
2025-12-10
Reason
BofA
analyst
Price Target
€13.80
2025-12-10
initiated
Neutral
Reason
BofA initiated coverage of Magnum Ice Cream with a Neutral rating and EUR 13.80 price target. While the rationale behind the split from Unilever to create the largest player globally in ice cream with 21% share "makes sense" and should lead to better capital allocation, the benefits from the transformation likely will take time and "properly start" in FY27, the analyst tells investors.
JPMorgan
Neutral
initiated
EUR 14
2025-12-09
Reason
JPMorgan
Price Target
EUR 14
2025-12-09
initiated
Neutral
Reason
JPMorgan initiated coverage of Magnum Ice Cream with a Neutral rating and EUR 14 price target. The firm believes the company's ramped up costs and weaker free cash flow in the short-term will limit the stock's valuation upside.
About MICC
Magnum Ice Cream Company NV is a Netherlands-based company primarily engaged in the food manufacturing industry, specifically in the ice cream and frozen dessert. The Company focuses on producing and marketing ice cream products under globally recognized brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto, and Wall’s. Their key product is Magnum ice cream, which is a packaged frozen dessert. The Group has organized its business into three segments: Europe and ANZ, representing Europe (which includes the United Kingdom and Ireland), Australia and New Zealand; Americas, representing North America and South America; and Rest of the World (RoW), representing Africa, Asia and the Middle East (which includes Turkey).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
