Stock Tips: Analysts pivot to energy and logistics this week
Our Stock Tips column taps expert analysts for their highest-conviction buys, cautious holds and strategic sells for the week.
It’s no easy gig analysing share prices and company performance but somebody’s got to do it. Every week two experts from our Share Tips columnist pool give us their recommendations.
Toby Grimm – Baker Young Limited
BUY
ResMed is delivering double digit US sales growth and strong gross margin expansion, while favorable sleep apnea awareness, diagnosis and treatment trends support long term upside potential.
AGL continues to realise attractive returns on renewable and battery energy investments while trading on a low earnings multiple of 10 times and offering an attractive 5% dividend yield
HOLD
The global pathology operator continues to trade below our valuation despite delivering an encouraging update at its November AGM, including an implied Net Profit upgrade for 2026.
There are signs Woolworths is finally gaining traction with promotional activities and improving customer perception, and we see a solid risk/return outlook form current still depressed levels.
SELL
Trading at less than a 2% discount to Caterpillar’s $5/share bid we would take profits to fund other recently sold-off opportunities.
Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN)
While sales growth remains high compared to peers, its latest update revealed slowing momentum in all regions heading into the important end of year period.
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Abigail Cowley – Bell Potter Securities
BUY
A real estate investment trust focusing on logistic, workplace, town centre, and residential property. Strong dividend yield and will benefit from first home buyers’ government scheme.
Wisetech has recently taken a share price hit following a sector downgrade and ongoing governance issues, this presents an attractive buying opportunity, a potential catalyst being the success of their CargoWise Value Pack.
HOLD
Telstra expect the demand for mobile and digital connectivity to increase in the near term as driven by AI and continued technological advancements.
Focusing on property investment in logistics and infrastructure, a booming industry. GMG is integrating AI and robotics into operations to increase efficiency.
SELL
Currently trading at a desirable price to take profits. The company faces regulatory risks with the NSW toll reform.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN)
The company’s financials have significantly underperformed, and its dividend sustainability appears under pressure. Deficiencies in AML/CTF controls have been self-reported to AUSTRAC.
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Originally published as Stock Tips: Analysts pivot to energy and logistics this week
