12 Best Italian Stocks to Buy in 2025

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3) Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. (OTC:BCUCY)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A

Average Upside Potential: ~78.8%

Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. (OTC:BCUCY) is engaged in the production and sale of clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products. It is headquartered in Solomeo, Italy. Stifel Nicolaus analyst Daniele Alibrandi maintained a bullish stance on the company’s stock, giving a “Buy” rating. As per the analyst, Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. (OTC:BCUCY)’s efforts to build exclusivity and trust with the help of strategic events and partnerships were recognized, improving the brand’s status and relationships. Such strategic initiatives, together with its defensive market exposure and promising growth opportunities, backed a “Buy” rating on the company’s stock.

On January 13, Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. (OTC:BCUCY) released preliminary figures for the year 2024. The company’s revenues came in at €1,278.4 million primarily because of positive sales across the year. The Q4 2024 was also strong, in which the company saw a turnover of €358 million, the best result ever in absolute terms, reflecting an increase of 11.6% YoY. Notably, brand positioning, high level of craftsmanship, and brand appeal are some of the main factors that drove strong results.

Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. (OTC:BCUCY) believes that strong opportunities continue to arise for its brand. This, together with exclusive positioning and promising prospects across all geographical areas and distribution channels, can support the company’s target of 10% growth for the years 2025 and 2026 and boosts its vision of doubling 2023 turnover by 2030.

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