Benchmark Maintains Buy on Dun & Brandstreet

Benchmark is out with its report today on Dun & Brandstreet DNB, maintaining Buy. In its report, Benchmark writes, "D&B trades at 12x our 2011E EPS of $6.22 and 8x our 2011E EBITDA of $575 million. While we recognize strategic value within D&B's assets, until there is some sign of stabilization and accelerated growth in North American operations, especially risk management, our rating will likely remain Hold. Our $82 price target is based on 13x 2011E EPS." Shares of DNB closed Friday at $72.55.