Australian Broker Moves 27 August


A selection of ratings upgrades and downgrades, target price changes, and commentary for ASX stocks from major research houses for 27 August.



Another massive day for broker moves as earnings season winds down for another year.

In this edition, the big brokers reacted with caution to FY20 results from Whitehaven Coal (WHC), lowering their price targets.

In contrast, they were broadly positive towards results from Cleanaway Waste Management (CWY), Metcash (MTS). Each of those companies were the beneficiaries of price target increases.
 
Adbri ABC Jefferies raises Adbri (ABC) price target from $2.10 to $2.50.   
Adbri ABC Citi raises Adbri (ABC) price target from $2.60 to $2.70. Retains neutral rating.  
Adbri ABC Macquarie raises Adbri (ABC) price target from $1.850 to $2.20. Retains underperform rating.  
Ampol ALD UBS raises Ampol (ALD) price target from $22.50 to $27.00. Retains neutral rating.  
Ansell ANN Morgan Stanley raises Ansell (ANN) price target from $28.90 to $43.50. Retains overweight rating.  
APA Group APA Citi lowers APA Group (APA) price target from $12.68 to $11.94. Retains buy rating.  
APA Group APA Macquarie upgrades APA Group (APA) rating from neutral to outperform. Raises price target from $11.36 to $11.72. Is pleased with improvement in performance and outlook.
APA Group APA Morgan Stanley lowers APA Group (APA) price target from $11.66 to $11.38. Retains equalweight rating.  
APA Group APA UBS lowers APA Group (APA) price target from $11.95 to $11.40. Retains buy rating.  
Aurelia Metals AMI Macquarie lowers Aurelia Metals (AMI) price target from $0.700 to $0.600. Retains outperform rating.  
Bingo Industries BIN UBS raises Bingo Industries (BIN) price target from $2.55 to $2.75. Retains buy rating.  
Bravura Solutions BVS Macquarie lowers Bravura Solutions (BVS) price target from $6.00 to $5.50. Retains outperform rating.  
Cleanaway Waste Management CWY Credit Suisse raises Cleanaway Waste Management (CWY) price target from $2.30 to $2.45. Retains neutral rating. Notes FY20 profit in line with expectations. Recovery is underway, and now expecting FY21 NPAT to increase by 14%, FY22 by 23%.
Cleanaway Waste Management CWY Macquarie raises Cleanaway Waste Management (CWY) price target from $2.45 to $2.75. Retains outperform rating. Broker believes co. has performed well despite challenging environment.
Cleanaway Waste Management CWY UBS raises Cleanaway Waste Management (CWY) price target from $2.15 to $2.35. Retains neutral rating. Cites better than expected FY20 results.
Eagers Automotive APE Credit Suisse raises Eagers Automotive (APE) price target from $6.45 to $9.40. Retains neutral rating.  
Eagers Automotive APE Macquarie raises Eagers Automotive (APE) price target from $7.80 to $8.50. Retains neutral rating.  
Eagers Automotive APE Morgan Stanley raises Eagers Automotive (APE) price target from $9.00 to $10.00. Retains overweight rating.  
Eagers Automotive APE UBS raises Eagers Automotive (APE) price target from $7.90 to $10.00. Retains buy rating.  
Fineos Corporation FCL Macquarie raises Fineos Corporation (FCL) price target from $5.87 to $6.06. Retains outperform rating.  
Flexigroup FXL Credit Suisse lowers Flexigroup (FXL) price target from $1.500 to $1.400. Retains neutral rating.  
Flexigroup FXL Macquarie raises Flexigroup (FXL) price target from $1.250 to $1.330. Retains neutral rating.  
Flexigroup FXL UBS lowers Flexigroup (FXL) price target from $1.450 to $1.600. Retains buy rating.  
Home Consortium HMC Credit Suisse downgrades Home Consortium (HMC) rating from outperform to neutral. Lowers price target from $3.22 to $3.21. Blames share price appreciation for deterioration in value.
Japara Healthcare JHC Jefferies lowers Japara Healthcare (JHC) price target from $0.500 to $0.470.   
Japara Healthcare JHC Macquarie lowers Japara Healthcare (JHC) price target from $0.680 to $0.540. Retains neutral rating.  
Jumbo Interactive JIN Morgan Stanley raises Jumbo Interactive (JIN) price target from $12.50 to $14.30. Retains overweight rating.  
Lovisa LOV Citi raises Lovisa (LOV) price target from $5.75 to $6.25. Retains sell rating.  
Lovisa LOV Macquarie raises Lovisa (LOV) price target from $6.00 to $7.50. Retains neutral rating.  
Lovisa LOV Morgan Stanley raises Lovisa (LOV) price target from $6.75 to $7.15. Retains equalweight rating.  
Medibank Private MPL Morgan Stanley lowers Medibank Private (MPL) price target from $2.75 to $2.70. Retains equalweight rating.  
Metcash MTS Jefferies raises Metcash (MTS) price target from $3.25 to $3.45. Retains buy rating. Expects strong growth in supermarket sector to continue.
Metcash MTS Credit Suisse raises Metcash (MTS) price target from $3.00 to $3.55. Retains outperform rating. Notes FY20 results were better than expected. Impressed with sales growth in hardware.
Metcash MTS Macquarie raises Metcash (MTS) price target from $2.82 to $3.05. Retains neutral rating. Broker is impressed with growth achieved across liquor and hardware. Upgrades earnings expectations for FY21.
Metcash MTS Morgan Stanley raises Metcash (MTS) price target from $3.60 to $3.70. Retains overweight rating. Is pleased with FY20 results, balance sheet progress.
Metcash MTS UBS raises Metcash (MTS) price target from $3.05 to $3.25. Retains buy rating. Cites better than expected FY20 results.
Perseus Mining PRU Macquarie raises Perseus Mining (PRU) price target from $1.250 to $1.300. Retains underperform rating.  
Polynovo PNV Macquarie lowers Polynovo (PNV) price target from $2.60 to $2.55. Retains outperform rating.  
Readytech RDY Macquarie raises Readytech (RDY) price target from $2.20 to $2.40. Retains outperform rating.  
Regis Resources RRL Morgan Stanley raises Regis Resources (RRL) price target from $6.00 to $6.30. Retains overweight rating.  
Regis Resources RRL UBS lowers Regis Resources (RRL) price target from $6.50 to $5.90. Retains buy rating.  
Scentre Group SCG Jefferies raises Scentre Group (SCG) price target from $2.00 to $2.17.   
Seven Group SVW Jefferies raises Seven Group (SVW) price target from $19.60 to $21.60.   
Seven Group SVW Credit Suisse raises Seven Group (SVW) price target from $20.35 to $21.90. Retains outperform rating.  
Seven Group SVW Macquarie raises Seven Group (SVW) price target from $19.10 to $21.10. Retains outperform rating.  
Spark Infrastructure Group SKI Credit Suisse raises Spark Infrastructure Group (SKI) price target from $2.40 to $2.65. Retains outperform rating.  
Steadfast Group SDF Credit Suisse raises Steadfast Group (SDF) price target from $3.75 to $3.80. Retains outperform rating.  
Steadfast Group SDF UBS lowers Steadfast Group (SDF) price target from $4.00 to $3.90. Retains buy rating.  
Super Retail Group SUL Morgan Stanley raises Super Retail Group (SUL) price target from $10.00 to $11.40. Retains overweight rating.  
Wagners Holding Company WGN Credit Suisse downgrades Wagners Holding Company (WGN) rating from outperform to neutral. Raises price target from $1.000 to $1.100. Is concerned about high debt levels and lack of industry growth. Still, operationally, company is performing well.
Whitehaven Coal WHC Citi lowers Whitehaven Coal (WHC) price target from $1.750 to $1.600. Retains buy rating. Blames increasing risk that co. will have to raise capital, and therefore dilute existing holders.
Whitehaven Coal WHC Credit Suisse lowers Whitehaven Coal (WHC) price target from $2.25 to $1.950. Retains outperform rating. Notes FY20 results were in line with expectations. Cites concerns over coal prices.
Whitehaven Coal WHC Macquarie lowers Whitehaven Coal (WHC) price target from $1.400 to $0.900. Retains underperform rating. Sees FY20 results as softer than expected. Is concerned about free cash flow amid lower coal prices.
Whitehaven Coal WHC Morgan Stanley lowers Whitehaven Coal (WHC) price target from $2.30 to $1.900. Retains overweight rating. Broker is not impressed with guidance, sales forecast.
Worley WOR Jefferies lowers Worley (WOR) price target from $11.00 to $10.70.   
Worley WOR Citi lowers Worley (WOR) price target from $13.65 to $13.49. Retains buy rating. Broker is impressed with cost reductions achieved, upgrades FY21 earnings expectations.
Worley WOR Credit Suisse raises Worley (WOR) price target from $11.30 to $11.70. Retains outperform rating.  
Worley WOR Macquarie raises Worley (WOR) price target from $12.31 to $13.46. Retains outperform rating.  
Worley WOR Morgan Stanley raises Worley (WOR) price target from $8.40 to $8.45. Retains underweight rating.  
Worley WOR UBS raises Worley (WOR) price target from $11.75 to $12.32. Retains buy rating.  



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