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August 02, 2017

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Today's Upgrades and Downgrades
A2M - THE A2 MILK CO Upgrade to Buy from Neutral Citi
CYB - CYBG Upgrade to Outperform from Neutral Credit Suisse
FLN - FREELANCER Downgrade to Neutral from Buy UBS
MNS - MAGNIS RESOURCES Downgrade to Underperform from Outperform Macquarie
NVT - NAVITAS Downgrade to Neutral from Outperform Macquarie
SYR - SYRAH RESOURCES Downgrade to Neutral from Outperform Macquarie
A2M  THE A2 MILK COMPANY LIMITED

Dairy

Overnight Price: $4.16

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Citi rates A2M as Upgrade to Buy from Neutral (1) -

Citi has upgraded its rating to Buy from Neutral while increasing its price target by no less than 41% to $5.15. Consider this a mea culpa from a team of analysts who had been the bears in the market when it comes to selling milk and milk products into the Chinese market.

Underlying the above changes, the analysts lifted FY18 EPS estimate by 34%. The justification given is the out of stocks situation that a2 Platinum has experienced since March. This, say the analysts, indicates demand remains stronger than expected.

Target price is $5.15 Current Price is $4.16 Difference: $0.99
If A2M meets the Citi target it will return approximately 24% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $5.15, suggesting upside of 22.5% (ex-dividends)

Forecast for FY17:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 10.6, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 1.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 0.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 39.7.

Forecast for FY18:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 15.6, implying annual growth of 47.2%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 4.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 27.0.

This company reports in NZD. All estimates have been converted into AUD by FNArena at present FX values.

Market Sentiment: 0.8

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

ACX  ACONEX LIMITED

Cloud services

Overnight Price: $3.66

Morgan Stanley rates ACX as Overweight (1) -

Morgan Stanley expects the company will re-invest to drive top-line growth towards the 20% long-term guidance.

The broker notes consensus has sales growth missing guidance in every forward year but has margin expansion of 600 basis points to FY19 and believes this is unrealistic. Instead, Morgan Stanley expects margin to be reinvested to drive sales growth.

Overweight retained. Industry view is In-line. Target is $5.05.

Target price is $5.05 Current Price is $3.66 Difference: $1.39
If ACX meets the Morgan Stanley target it will return approximately 38% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.15, suggesting upside of 11.5% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Morgan Stanley forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 5.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 73.20.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.4, implying annual growth of 13.3%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 109.4.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgan Stanley forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 5.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 73.20.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 5.3, implying annual growth of 55.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 70.2.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

ANN  ANSELL LIMITED

Medical Equipment & Devices

Overnight Price: $21.73

Citi rates ANN as Sell (5) -

Citi research has drawn focus to the fact that organic growth has been largely absent at Ansell for quite some time.

This leads to the analysts' preference for the company to use the proceeds from the Wellness division sale to buy back shares instead of trying to add yet more acquisitions.

Sell rating retained. Target unchanged at $20.

Target price is $20.00 Current Price is $21.73 Difference: minus $1.73 (current price is over target).
If ANN meets the Citi target it will return approximately minus 8% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $22.74, suggesting upside of 3.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Citi forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 57.91 cents and EPS of 140.14 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.66%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 15.51.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 131.2, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 55.7, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 16.7.

Forecast for FY18:

Citi forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 58.21 cents and EPS of 118.41 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.68%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 18.35.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 175.5, implying annual growth of 33.8%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 61.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.8%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.5.

This company reports in USD. All estimates have been converted into AUD by FNArena at present FX values.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

BIN  BINGO INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Industrial Sector Contractors & Engineers

Overnight Price: $1.85

Macquarie rates BIN as Outperform (1) -

Changes to landfill levies in Queensland, on balance, are likely to be positive for the company, in Macquarie's opinion.

The stock has sold off on the prospect of negative news associated with an investigation into the waste industry. Macquarie considers the reaction in the stock overdone on the basis of current facts.

Outperform rating and $2.33 target.

Target price is $2.33 Current Price is $1.85 Difference: $0.48
If BIN meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 26% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 8.90 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 20.79.

Forecast for FY18:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 5.80 cents and EPS of 11.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.14%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 15.81.

Market Sentiment: 1.0

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

CCP  CREDIT CORP GROUP LIMITED

Business & Consumer Credit

Overnight Price: $18.09

Morgans rates CCP as Hold (3) -

Credit Corp's 20% profit growth was broadly in line with the broker's expectations. FY18 guidance of 9-14% growth looks readily achievable. 

The company's medium term organic growth outlook is strong and highly visible now that current strategies are starting to materialise in the US and mature in Lending, the broker suggests. Hold retained on relatively fair value. Target rises to $19.50 from $19.35.

Target price is $19.50 Current Price is $18.09 Difference: $1.41
If CCP meets the Morgans target it will return approximately 8% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 68.00 cents and EPS of 135.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.76%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 13.40.

Forecast for FY19:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 75.00 cents and EPS of 149.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.15%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 12.14.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

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Ord Minnett rates CCP as Accumulate (2) -

FY17 underlying net profit of $55.2m was up 20.1% and slightly above Ord Minnett's forecasts. The broker highlights the more diversified business.

The company has deployed capital into its US PDL and consumer lending divisions in the face of increased pressure on the Australian PDL business, maintaining return-on-equity targets.

Ord Minnett notes the company has long held a desire for the US business to account for a meaningful proportion of group earnings and remains optimistic on the outlook. Accumulate rating retained.  Target is raised to $19.00 from $18.50.

Target price is $19.00 Current Price is $18.09 Difference: $0.91
If CCP meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately 5% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY18:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 66.00 cents and EPS of 135.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.65%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 13.40.

Forecast for FY19:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 74.00 cents and EPS of 151.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.09%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.98.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

CYB  CYBG PLC

Banks

Overnight Price: $4.41

Credit Suisse rates CYB as Upgrade to Outperform from Neutral (1) -

Following the June quarter trading update Credit Suisse upgrades earnings estimates by 1-4%. The broker observes strong execution on the cost restructuring story while revenues remain intact. Bad debts are low and stable.

Rating is upgraded to Outperform from Neutral. Target is $5.25.

Target price is $5.25 Current Price is $4.41 Difference: $0.845
If CYB meets the Credit Suisse target it will return approximately 19% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.93, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in September.

Forecast for FY17:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 3.35 cents and EPS of 36.85 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 0.76%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.96.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 32.1, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 5.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.7.

Forecast for FY18:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 7.13 cents and EPS of 42.79 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 1.62%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 10.29.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 37.6, implying annual growth of 17.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.6.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources


Macquarie rates CYB as Neutral (3) -

Management has provided an agreement to close the defined benefit pension plan to further accruals. Macquarie also observes a good pick up in loan growth in the third quarter, led by owner-occupied mortgages. Cost savings are also running ahead of guidance.

Macquarie retains a Neutral rating on the stock and reduces the target to $4.88 from $4.95. FY17 earnings per share estimates are raised by 6% and FY18 by 2% on the back of the revisions to costs.

Target price is $4.88 Current Price is $4.41 Difference: $0.475
If CYB meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 11% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.93, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in September.

Forecast for FY17:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 6.70 cents and EPS of 36.85 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 1.52%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.96.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 32.1, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 5.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.7.

Forecast for FY18:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 51.92 cents and EPS of 40.19 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 11.79%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 10.96.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 37.6, implying annual growth of 17.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.6.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources


Morgans rates CYB as Hold (3) -

CYBG posted 5.8%pa mortgage growth in the nine months to June, up from 4.9%pa for the first half. The broker is nevertheless more excited about the prospect of IRB accreditation.

The bank reported a tier one capital ratio of 12.4% but the broker is mindful of the fact stricter IRB requirements may detract from any capital release. Hold and $4.83 target retained.

Target price is $4.83 Current Price is $4.41 Difference: $0.425
If CYB meets the Morgans target it will return approximately 10% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.93, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in September.

Forecast for FY17:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 3.35 cents and EPS of 35.17 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 0.76%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 12.52.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 32.1, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 5.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.7.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 8.37 cents and EPS of 43.54 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 1.90%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 10.12.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 37.6, implying annual growth of 17.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.6.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

FDV  FRONTIER DIGITAL VENTURES LIMITED

Online media & mobile platforms

Overnight Price: $0.73

Morgans rates FDV as Add (1) -

Frontier's portfolio of online advertising portals performed well in June Q, posting revenue growth of 69% mostly thanks to real estate commissions. The strong A$ is nevertheless providing a headwind, the broker notes.

The broker lifts its target to 77c from 76c and retains an Add (High Risk) rating.

Target price is $0.77 Current Price is $0.73 Difference: $0.04
If FDV meets the Morgans target it will return approximately 5% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY17:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 2.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 36.50.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 1.30 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 56.15.

Market Sentiment: 1.0

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

FLN  FREELANCER LIMITED

IT & Support

Overnight Price: $0.50

UBS rates FLN as Downgrade to Neutral from Buy (3) -

First half results were materially below UBS expectations. Job conversion issues affected the marketplace division and the take rate also fell.

The broker is positive on the longer-term potential of the business but recognises, at this stage, a lack of revenue growth will be a key consideration for investors.

Rating is downgraded to Neutral from Buy. Target is reduced to $0.70 from $1.50.

Target price is $0.70 Current Price is $0.50 Difference: $0.2
If FLN meets the UBS target it will return approximately 40% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY17:

UBS forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 0.00 cents.

Forecast for FY18:

UBS forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 0.00 cents.

Market Sentiment: 0.0

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

FMG  FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LTD

Iron Ore

Overnight Price: $5.82

Ord Minnett rates FMG as Accumulate (2) -

The company will re--purchase the Solomon power station for US$348m. This will remove a lease liability of just over US$300m, attracting financing costs of 11-13%. In sourcing the power plant should, therefore, incrementally lower the company's costs.

This represents a sensible use of cash flow, in Ord Minnett's opinion. The company sold the power plant in 2012 for US $300m as it was under pressure for cash flow.

Separately, the company has also noted that the South Hedland power station has not yet satisfied requisite performance criteria. While legal issues continue the company will continue to purchase electricity from other generators. Ord Minnett finds it unclear why this situation has emerged but does not consider it material.

Target is $6.50. Accumulate rating retained.

Target price is $6.50 Current Price is $5.82 Difference: $0.68
If FMG meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately 12% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $5.73, suggesting upside of 0.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 39.66 cents and EPS of 89.90 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 6.81%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 6.47.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 89.2, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 35.3, implying a prospective dividend yield of 6.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 6.4.

Forecast for FY18:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 25.00 cents and EPS of 52.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.30%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.19.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 49.3, implying annual growth of -44.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 20.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.6%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 11.5.

This company reports in USD. All estimates have been converted into AUD by FNArena at present FX values.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

IPH  IPH LIMITED

Legal

Overnight Price: $4.45

Morgans rates IPH as Add (1) -

The broker believes the strong A$ is the reason for recent weakness in the IPH share price and the broker has also dropped its target to $5.51 from $6.47. But an Add rating is retained on a below market multiple and attractive 5.2% yield.

The broker sees weakness as a buying opportunity given IPH's strong balance sheet and significant debt capacity allows for accretive acquisitions.

Target price is $5.51 Current Price is $4.45 Difference: $1.06
If IPH meets the Morgans target it will return approximately 24% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $5.54, suggesting upside of 26.1% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 23.00 cents and EPS of 28.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 5.17%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 15.89.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 27.8, implying annual growth of 26.8%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 23.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 5.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 15.8.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 24.00 cents and EPS of 31.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 5.39%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.35.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 30.9, implying annual growth of 11.2%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 25.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 5.7%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.2.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

ISD  ISENTIA GROUP LIMITED

Software & Services

Overnight Price: $1.76

Deutsche Bank rates ISD as Buy (1) -

Deutsche Bank finds the investment qualities that underpin the stock still in evidence, notwithstanding competitive and execution issues. The company remains the leading media monitoring business in Australia and still has a dominant market share, reminds the broker.

Continuing losses in King Content may be a poor reflection on the company but they do not change the broker's view on the value of the group. FY17 guidance has been downgraded, with revenue of $155m expected and EBITDA of $41.5m.

The broker retains a Buy rating and reduces the target to $2.40 from $2.55.

Target price is $2.40 Current Price is $1.76 Difference: $0.64
If ISD meets the Deutsche Bank target it will return approximately 36% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $2.07, suggesting upside of 14.2% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Deutsche Bank forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 5.00 cents and EPS of 12.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.84%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.67.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 12.3, implying annual growth of 1.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 6.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.7.

Forecast for FY18:

Deutsche Bank forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 7.00 cents and EPS of 14.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.98%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 12.57.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 13.9, implying annual growth of 13.0%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 7.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.9%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.0.

Market Sentiment: 0.7

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources


Macquarie rates ISD as Outperform (1) -

The company has downgraded FY17 team guidance and now expects underlying EBITDA of $41.5m. The board has written down the remaining value of King Content to zero, which will result in a -$37.8m impairment.

Macquarie believes closing or selling King Content would be a positive move. Nevertheless, the main focus is on Australasia where revenue has gone backwards in the second half.

The broker suspects that, after three successive downgrades, it will takes time to rebuild investor confidence but continues to envisage value over the next 12 months.

Outperform retained. Target is reduced to $2.00 from $2.10.

Target price is $2.00 Current Price is $1.76 Difference: $0.24
If ISD meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 14% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $2.07, suggesting upside of 14.2% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 6.00 cents and EPS of 11.90 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.41%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.79.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 12.3, implying annual growth of 1.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 6.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.7.

Forecast for FY18:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 6.90 cents and EPS of 13.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.92%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 12.85.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 13.9, implying annual growth of 13.0%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 7.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.9%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.0.

Market Sentiment: 0.7

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources


UBS rates ISD as Neutral (3) -

A disappointing and difficult fourth quarter has affected FY17 guidance and disappointed UBS. FY17 EBITDA guidance of $41.5m implies a -6% miss to the broker's prior earnings forecasts.

Going forward, the broker believes the company is in a better position, as it has a stronger competitive offering and ability to increase prices.

The stock does not look expensive on an FY18 price/earnings ratio of 12.3x and UBS recognises there may be value appeal but, without seeing the full composition of the result, maintains a Neutral recommendation. Target is reduced to $1.80 from $1.90.

Target price is $1.80 Current Price is $1.76 Difference: $0.04
If ISD meets the UBS target it will return approximately 2% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $2.07, suggesting upside of 14.2% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

UBS forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 7.00 cents and EPS of 13.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.98%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 13.54.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 12.3, implying annual growth of 1.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 6.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.7.

Forecast for FY18:

UBS forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 7.00 cents and EPS of 14.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.98%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 12.57.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 13.9, implying annual growth of 13.0%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 7.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.9%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.0.

Market Sentiment: 0.7

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

LVH  LIVEHIRE LIMITED

Jobs & Skilled Labour Services

Overnight Price: $0.65

Morgans rates LVH as Add (1) -

LiveHire will team with Randstad to build a talent community for accounting and finance professionals in Singapore, making Randstad the company's first major Asian client. If successful, the broker would expect a further rollout across Asia of LiveHire's model.

No change to forecasts at present. Add and 68c target retained.

Target price is $0.68 Current Price is $0.65 Difference: $0.03
If LVH meets the Morgans target it will return approximately 5% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 2.80 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 23.21.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 1.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 38.24.

Market Sentiment: 1.0

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MIN  MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED

Iron Ore

Overnight Price: $12.78

Deutsche Bank rates MIN as Buy (1) -

Both of the company's lithium assets exceeded Deutsche Bank's expectations in the June quarter.

Mount Marion spodumene production was 45% ahead of the broker's estimates. The broker's valuation increases by 10% with the larger Wodgina plant and longer mine life after a 64% upgrade to resources.

Buy rating retained. Target is raised to $13 from $12.

Target price is $13.00 Current Price is $12.78 Difference: $0.22
If MIN meets the Deutsche Bank target it will return approximately 2% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $13.60, suggesting upside of 7.9% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Deutsche Bank forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 48.00 cents and EPS of 117.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.76%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 10.92.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 108.6, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 39.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 11.6.

Forecast for FY18:

Deutsche Bank forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 72.00 cents and EPS of 145.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 5.63%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 8.81.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 106.2, implying annual growth of -2.2%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 57.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.6%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 11.9.

Market Sentiment: 1.0

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MNS  MAGNIS RESOURCES LIMITED

Rare Earth & Minerals

Overnight Price: $0.48

Macquarie rates MNS as Downgrade to Underperform from Outperform (5) -

Changes to Tanzanian law have had negative impact on the share prices of many companies with exposure to the country.

Magnis Resources has continuing uncertainty relating to its special mining licence and mineral development agreements, with the potential for the government to increase its free-carried share to 16%.

A lack of progress at Nachu and confusing messages leaves Macquarie to question the direction of the company. Downgrade to Underperform from Outperform. Target is reduced to $0.30 from $1.05.

Target price is $0.30 Current Price is $0.48 Difference: minus $0.18 (current price is over target).
If MNS meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately minus 38% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 1.90 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 25.26.

Forecast for FY18:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 1.80 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 26.67.

Market Sentiment: -1.0

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MPL  MEDIBANK PRIVATE LIMITED

Insurance

Overnight Price: $2.77

Ord Minnett rates MPL as Hold (3) -

Ord Minnett believes  FY17 is a re-investment year for the company and does not expect any signs of growth in the share price until volume trends improve. The broker maintains a Hold rating and raises the target to $3.00 from $2.95.

Target price is $3.00 Current Price is $2.77 Difference: $0.23
If MPL meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately 8% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $2.69, suggesting downside of -2.6% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 12.00 cents and EPS of 15.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.33%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 18.47.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 15.6, implying annual growth of 2.6%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 11.7, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.7.

Forecast for FY18:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 12.00 cents and EPS of 15.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.33%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 18.47.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 15.0, implying annual growth of -3.8%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 11.7, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 18.4.

Market Sentiment: -0.4

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NHF  NIB HOLDINGS LIMITED

Insurance

Overnight Price: $5.73

Ord Minnett rates NHF as Accumulate (2) -

Ord Minnett observes the company has performed well since its last result and remains positive on FY18 guidance, observing some upside to consensus forecasts.

The broker believes that margins will remain strong in FY18 and growth be much faster versus the industry on the back of strong marketing expenditure.

Ord Minnett retains an Accumulate recommendation and raises the target to $6.10 from $5.90.

Target price is $6.10 Current Price is $5.73 Difference: $0.37
If NHF meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately 6% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $5.34, suggesting downside of -6.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 16.00 cents and EPS of 27.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.79%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.22.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 27.0, implying annual growth of 27.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 16.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 21.2.

Forecast for FY18:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 20.00 cents and EPS of 29.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.49%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 19.76.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 27.5, implying annual growth of 1.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 18.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 20.8.

Market Sentiment: -0.1

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NVT  NAVITAS LIMITED

Education & Tuition

Overnight Price: $4.47

Citi rates NVT as Neutral (3) -

Navitas' FY17 release missed expectations and Citi analysts have lowered forecasts for the years ahead, now not expecting growth to return until FY19.

The analysts also highlight negative enrolment trends in the US. Neutral rating retained, but the target price drops to $4.80 from $5.30.

Target price is $4.80 Current Price is $4.47 Difference: $0.33
If NVT meets the Citi target it will return approximately 7% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.48, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY18:

Citi forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 19.50 cents and EPS of 21.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.36%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.29.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 21.8, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 18.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.7.

Forecast for FY19:

Citi forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 21.50 cents and EPS of 24.40 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.81%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 18.32.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 24.5, implying annual growth of 12.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.5.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

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Credit Suisse rates NVT as Underperform (5) -

FY17 results were soft, with FY17 EBITDA down -6%, but broadly in line with Credit Suisse estimates. The company has disclosed that FY17 includes $10m in EBITDA from the closed Macquarie and Curtain Sydney campuses that will disappear going forward.

Credit Suisse observes the stock is often classed as a growth stock and trades on an accordingly rich multiple, yet FY17 earnings per share were below FY11 and the broker expects earnings to take another step down in FY18.

The broker questions whether a stock with a long track record of disappointing earnings deserves a premium to the market and retains an Underperform rating. Target is reduced to $3.80 from $4.00.

Target price is $3.80 Current Price is $4.47 Difference: minus $0.67 (current price is over target).
If NVT meets the Credit Suisse target it will return approximately minus 15% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $4.48, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY18:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 16.50 cents and EPS of 20.62 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.69%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.68.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 21.8, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 18.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.7.

Forecast for FY19:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 18.60 cents and EPS of 23.31 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.16%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 19.18.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 24.5, implying annual growth of 12.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.5.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

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Deutsche Bank rates NVT as Hold (3) -

FY17 results were lower than Deutsche Bank estimated, affected by the adverse ruling in the UK VAT case and lower university partnership margins.

Changes to the broker's estimates reflect the results as well as the quantification of the impact of closing colleges and the adult migrant English program reduction in FY18.

Hold rating retained.  Target is reduced to $4.30 from $4.70.

Target price is $4.30 Current Price is $4.47 Difference: minus $0.17 (current price is over target).
If NVT meets the Deutsche Bank target it will return approximately minus 4% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $4.48, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY18:

Deutsche Bank forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 17.00 cents and EPS of 21.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.80%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.29.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 21.8, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 18.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.7.

Forecast for FY19:

Deutsche Bank forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 20.00 cents and EPS of 25.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.47%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 17.88.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 24.5, implying annual growth of 12.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.5.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

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Macquarie rates NVT as Downgrade to Neutral from Outperform (3) -

FY17 EBITDA was in line with guidance but below Macquarie's forecasts. The broker transfers coverage of the stock to another analyst and downgrades the rating to Neutral from Outperform. Target is lowered to $4.51 from $5.00.

Although industry conditions remain favourable the broker observes a number of company-specific headwinds will affect FY18. Reduced AMEP contracts and a cessation of income from closed colleges leads to a downgrade to FY18 forecasts for earnings per share by -14.2%.

Target price is $4.51 Current Price is $4.47 Difference: $0.04
If NVT meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 1% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.48, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY18:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 16.00 cents and EPS of 20.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.58%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.59.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 21.8, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 18.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.7.

Forecast for FY19:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 18.00 cents and EPS of 22.40 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.03%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 19.96.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 24.5, implying annual growth of 12.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.5.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

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Morgan Stanley rates NVT as Equal-weight (3) -

The company has reiterated its 2020 targets but Morgan Stanley observes the absence of guidance for 2018 is a departure from prior practice. FY17 results were below expectations, with revenue down -5% and EBITDA down -6%.

The broker suggests consensus expectations for FY18 EBITDA of $162m, up 4.5%, may prove optimistic.

Equal-weight rating retained. Target is $4.95. Industry view: Attractive.

Target price is $4.95 Current Price is $4.47 Difference: $0.48
If NVT meets the Morgan Stanley target it will return approximately 11% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.48, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgan Stanley forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 20.50 cents and EPS of 26.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.59%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 17.19.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 21.8, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 18.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.7.

Forecast for FY19:

Morgan Stanley forecasts a full year FY19 EPS of 28.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 15.96.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 24.5, implying annual growth of 12.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.5.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

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UBS rates NVT as Neutral (3) -

FY17 results were below expectations. Normalised EBITDA was down -4% year-on-year. UBS observes the business still has to cycle $24m of EBITDA from lost contracts in FY18.

UBS downgrades forecasts for earnings per share by -9% in FY18-20. Neutral rating retained. Target is reduced to $4.50 from $5.00.

Target price is $4.50 Current Price is $4.47 Difference: $0.03
If NVT meets the UBS target it will return approximately 1% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.48, suggesting upside of 4.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY18:

UBS forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 19.10 cents and EPS of 21.20 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.27%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.08.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 21.8, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 18.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.7.

Forecast for FY19:

UBS forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 19.00 cents and EPS of 23.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.25%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 18.86.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 24.5, implying annual growth of 12.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 19.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.5.

Market Sentiment: -0.2

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PMV  PREMIER INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Apparel & Footwear

Overnight Price: $13.70

Credit Suisse rates PMV as Outperform (1) -

Credit Suisse believes the risks remain favourably skewed for the company. Base case earnings and valuation are reduced to take into account a likely reduction in online channel profitability and stranded store costs.

The broker does not include any unannounced expansion for Smiggle in forecasts. Outperform retained. Target is reduced to $15.04 from $15.38.

Target price is $15.04 Current Price is $13.70 Difference: $1.34
If PMV meets the Credit Suisse target it will return approximately 10% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $15.44, suggesting upside of 13.1% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in July.

Forecast for FY17:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 55.57 cents and EPS of 71.63 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.06%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 19.13.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 69.9, implying annual growth of 5.5%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 52.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.9%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.5.

Forecast for FY18:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 62.28 cents and EPS of 81.22 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.55%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 16.87.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 79.3, implying annual growth of 13.4%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 59.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.4%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.2.

Market Sentiment: 0.8

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REA  REA GROUP LIMITED

Real Estate

Overnight Price: $69.97

Ord Minnett rates REA as Re-instate Coverage with Hold (3) -

Ord Minnett reinstates coverage with a Hold rating and $70 target. The company is considered a leader in its segment, and able to stave off numerous competitors because of its strong network.

Core businesses are maturing and the company will need to look for growth outside of this by moving down the value chain and expanding internationally, in the broker's opinion.

Online advertising expenditure in Australia is expected to surpass 50% of total advertising expenditure this year and Ord Minnett expects this will continue to drive strong top-line growth for online classified advertising companies.

Target price is $70.00 Current Price is $69.97 Difference: $0.03
If REA meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately 0% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $67.40, suggesting downside of -2.2% (ex-dividends)

Forecast for FY17:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 179.0, implying annual growth of -6.8%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 91.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 38.5.

Forecast for FY18:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 226.5, implying annual growth of 26.5%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 117.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.7%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 30.4.

Market Sentiment: 0.1

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SEK  SEEK LIMITED

Jobs & Skilled Labour Services

Overnight Price: $17.22

Ord Minnett rates SEK as Re-instate Coverage with Accumulate (2) -

Ord Minnett reinstates coverage with an Accumulate rating and $20 target. The company is considered a leader in its segment, and able to stave off numerous competitors because of its strong network.

Core businesses are maturing and the company will need to look for growth outside of this by moving down the value chain and expanding internationally, in the broker's opinion.

Online advertising expenditure in Australia is expected to surpass 50% of total advertising expenditure this year and Ord Minnett expects this will continue to drive strong top-line growth for online classified advertising companies.

Target price is $20.00 Current Price is $17.22 Difference: $2.78
If SEK meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately 16% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $16.60, suggesting downside of -5.5% (ex-dividends)

Forecast for FY17:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 58.1, implying annual growth of -44.0%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 42.8, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.4%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 30.2.

Forecast for FY18:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 66.0, implying annual growth of 13.6%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 45.7, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.6%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 26.6.

Market Sentiment: 0.1

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SGR  THE STAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LIMITED

Gaming

Overnight Price: $5.04

Deutsche Bank rates SGR as Buy (1) -

The Queensland government has terminated the proposed ASF integrator resort development on the Gold Coast Spit.

Deutsche Bank believes this is a minor positive for Star Entertainment although the government has not ruled out a future development on the Gold Coast. Nevertheless, it reduces the likelihood that a competing casino will be built.

Buy rating retained. Target is $5.95.

Target price is $5.95 Current Price is $5.04 Difference: $0.91
If SGR meets the Deutsche Bank target it will return approximately 18% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $6.13, suggesting upside of 17.7% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Deutsche Bank forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 15.00 cents and EPS of 27.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.98%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 18.67.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 26.5, implying annual growth of 12.3%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 14.8, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.8%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.6.

Forecast for FY18:

Deutsche Bank forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 15.00 cents and EPS of 29.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.98%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 17.38.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 29.4, implying annual growth of 10.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 15.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.7.

Market Sentiment: 1.0

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UBS rates SGR as Buy (1) -

UBS expects product expansion at Sydney and the Gold Coast should now be a material driver of growth. The broker upgrades normalised forecasts for earnings per share by 2-5% over FY18-20 to reflect this upside.

The Queensland government has terminated the proposed ASF development on the Gold Coast Spit and will move forward with a community-lead masterplan. UBS believes this is a significant positive for Star Entertainment, given the competitive threat that was posed by development at the Spit.

UBS retains a Buy rating and raises the target to $6.23 from $5.76.

Target price is $6.23 Current Price is $5.04 Difference: $1.19
If SGR meets the UBS target it will return approximately 24% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $6.13, suggesting upside of 17.7% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

UBS forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 14.00 cents and EPS of 26.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.78%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 19.38.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 26.5, implying annual growth of 12.3%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 14.8, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.8%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.6.

Forecast for FY18:

UBS forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 14.00 cents and EPS of 30.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.78%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 16.80.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 29.4, implying annual growth of 10.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 15.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.7.

Market Sentiment: 1.0

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SYR  SYRAH RESOURCES LIMITED

Rare Earth & Minerals

Overnight Price: $2.81

Macquarie rates SYR as Downgrade to Neutral from Outperform (3) -

Commissioning has begun at Balama and initial sales contracts have been formalised but delays to construction of some key components have pushed first production to October.

Macquarie now takes a more conservative view on the ramp up. The broker expects the next 12 months will present plenty of technical challenges. Rating is downgraded to Neutral from Outperform. Target is reduced to $3.20 from $3.60.

Target price is $3.20 Current Price is $2.81 Difference: $0.39
If SYR meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 14% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $4.61, suggesting upside of 72.0% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 8.10 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 34.69.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is -9.0, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is N/A.

Forecast for FY18:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 10.50 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 26.76.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 5.3, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 50.6.

Market Sentiment: 0.6

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TCL  TRANSURBAN GROUP

Infrastructure & Utilities

Overnight Price: $11.47

Morgans rates TCL as Hold (3) -

Ahead of Transurban's earnings result, the broker has increased its target to $11.97 from $11.93.The broker expects low double digit growth in earnings but will be more focused on FY18 dividend guidance, for which the broker forecasts 56c.

Hold retained.

Target price is $11.97 Current Price is $11.47 Difference: $0.5
If TCL meets the Morgans target it will return approximately 4% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $12.19, suggesting upside of 5.2% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 51.50 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.49%.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 20.4, implying annual growth of 308.0%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 51.6, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 56.8.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 56.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.88%.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 27.2, implying annual growth of 33.3%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 56.3, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.9%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 42.6.

Market Sentiment: 0.6

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

VRT  VIRTUS HEALTH LIMITED

Healthcare services

Overnight Price: $5.63

Morgans rates VRT as Hold (3) -

Ahead of Virtus' result the broker has lowered its target to $5.43 from $5.54 to reflect data from Medicare that suggests IVF cycles are returning to more normal levels. The near term outlook is subdued and the broker expects cautious FY18 commentary.

Hold retained.

Target price is $5.43 Current Price is $5.63 Difference: minus $0.2 (current price is over target).
If VRT meets the Morgans target it will return approximately minus 4% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $6.39, suggesting upside of 14.6% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY17:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 29.00 cents and EPS of 38.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 5.15%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.82.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 38.1, implying annual growth of -7.5%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 28.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 5.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.6.

Forecast for FY18:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY18 dividend of 29.00 cents and EPS of 40.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 5.15%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.08.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 42.9, implying annual growth of 12.6%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 30.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 5.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.0.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

XPD  XPD SOCCER GEAR GROUP LIMITED

Travel, Leisure & Tourism

Overnight Price: $0.04

Morgans - Cessation of coverage

All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources

Summaries
A2M - THE A2 MILK CO Upgrade to Buy from Neutral - Citi Overnight Price $4.16
ACX - ACONEX Overweight - Morgan Stanley Overnight Price $3.66
ANN - ANSELL Sell - Citi Overnight Price $21.73
BIN - BINGO INDUSTRIES Outperform - Macquarie Overnight Price $1.85
CCP - CREDIT CORP GROUP Hold - Morgans Overnight Price $18.09
Accumulate - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $18.09
CYB - CYBG Upgrade to Outperform from Neutral - Credit Suisse Overnight Price $4.41
Neutral - Macquarie Overnight Price $4.41
Hold - Morgans Overnight Price $4.41
FDV - FRONTIER DIGITAL VENTURES Add - Morgans Overnight Price $0.73
FLN - FREELANCER Downgrade to Neutral from Buy - UBS Overnight Price $0.50
FMG - FORTESCUE Accumulate - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $5.82
IPH - IPH Add - Morgans Overnight Price $4.45
ISD - ISENTIA Buy - Deutsche Bank Overnight Price $1.76
Outperform - Macquarie Overnight Price $1.76
Neutral - UBS Overnight Price $1.76
LVH - LIVEHIRE Add - Morgans Overnight Price $0.65
MIN - MINERAL RESOURCES Buy - Deutsche Bank Overnight Price $12.78
MNS - MAGNIS RESOURCES Downgrade to Underperform from Outperform - Macquarie Overnight Price $0.48
MPL - MEDIBANK PRIVATE Hold - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $2.77
NHF - NIB HOLDINGS Accumulate - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $5.73
NVT - NAVITAS Neutral - Citi Overnight Price $4.47
Underperform - Credit Suisse Overnight Price $4.47
Hold - Deutsche Bank Overnight Price $4.47
Downgrade to Neutral from Outperform - Macquarie Overnight Price $4.47
Equal-weight - Morgan Stanley Overnight Price $4.47
Neutral - UBS Overnight Price $4.47
PMV - PREMIER INVESTMENTS Outperform - Credit Suisse Overnight Price $13.70
REA - REA GROUP Re-instate Coverage with Hold - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $69.97
SEK - SEEK Re-instate Coverage with Accumulate - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $17.22
SGR - STAR ENTERTAINMENT Buy - Deutsche Bank Overnight Price $5.04
Buy - UBS Overnight Price $5.04
SYR - SYRAH RESOURCES Downgrade to Neutral from Outperform - Macquarie Overnight Price $2.81
TCL - TRANSURBAN GROUP Hold - Morgans Overnight Price $11.47
VRT - VIRTUS HEALTH Hold - Morgans Overnight Price $5.63
XPD - XPD SOCCER GEAR Cessation of coverage - Morgans Overnight Price $0.04
RATING SUMMARY
Rating No. Of Recommendations
1. Buy

13

2. Accumulate

4

3. Hold

15

5. Sell

3

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