As noted earlier, BMO Capital upgraded Cott (COTT) to Outperform from Market Perform. Analyst Amit Sharma upgraded the stock based on valuation and his belief that its "attractive earnings growth outlook" makes its stock more likely to rise than a number of its peers' shares. He says that the improved visibility of the company's HOD water/coffee business makes him more confident that it can lower its exposure to structurally challenged beverage areas. He adds that this development can enable its cash flow to rise by at least 10% over the next 2-3 years.