** Citi says strong Q1 retailer results in the US is a positive for Breville Group's BRG.AX US sales

** Brokerage says consumer resilience has continued into Q2 even as US retailers cited tailwinds from higher tax refunds in Q1

** Says VA consensus expects the kitchen appliance maker's Americas revenue growth of 4% and 7.2% in 2H26 and FY27, respectively

** Notes US retailer Best Buy BBY.N logged strengthening comparable sales each month in 2026, beneficial for BRG's sales as it invests in shop-in-shops in the retailer

** Adds, similar collaborations with Williams-Sonoma WSM.N and Target Corp TGT.N to be favorable for BRG

** Avg. stock rating of 13 analysts suggest "buy" or higher; their median PT is A$36.92, LSEG-compiled data shows

** YTD, BRG down 2.1%, as of stock's last close