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June 19, 2020

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Today's Upgrades and Downgrades
CAR - Carsales.Com Downgrade to Hold from Buy Ord Minnett
PMV - Premier Investments Upgrade to Outperform from Neutral Macquarie
SEK - Seek Ltd Upgrade to Buy from Neutral UBS
AIZ  AIR NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

Transportation & Logistics

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Overnight Price: $1.45

Credit Suisse rates AIZ as Underperform (5) -

Air New Zealand expects an underlying pre-tax loss of up to -NZ$120m in FY20. There was no update on current liquidity.

In the absence of a material capital injection Credit Suisse expects the airline would need to access the Crown loan facility early in FY21.

Significant one-off costs have occurred of NZ$600m. Importantly, under the re-based cost structure, the broker expects Air NZ will remain loss-making until its long-haul network re-opens, which may not be until FY22.

Underperform. Target is raised to NZ$0.85 from NZ$0.84.

Current Price is $1.45. Target price not assessed.

Current consensus price target is N/A

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY20:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 7.02 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 20.65.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is -7.1, 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 FY21:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 17.55 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 8.26.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is -20.6, 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.

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

Market Sentiment: -1.0

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Macquarie rates AIZ as Underperform (5) -

FY20 guidance for a loss of -NZ$120m is largely in line with Macquarie's forecasts. Domestic demand the travel of the June-August appears fairly robust and domestic business travel is starting to resume.

Macquarie incorporates an overall liquidity reduction to the second half of around -NZ$600m. Risks around a capital raising also overhang the stock. Underperform rating maintained. Target rises to NZ$1.05 from NZ$0.95.

Current Price is $1.45. Target price not assessed.

Current consensus price target is N/A

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY20:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 3.51 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 41.30.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is -7.1, 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 FY21:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of minus 35.49 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is minus 4.09.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is -20.6, 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.

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

Market Sentiment: -1.0

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ALD  AMPOL

Crude Oil

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Overnight Price: $28.07

UPDATED

Ord Minnett rates ALD as Accumulate (2) -

Ampol has refrained from providing profit guidance for the first half of 2020 due to the pandemic-led disruption and volatility in the hydrocarbon markets. Ord Minnett has been taken aback as the broker notes covid-19 related issues were already acknowledged by the company and are not a new addition.

The broker also notes guidance was provided by peers like Viva Energy Group ((VEA)) and reintroduced by companies that had earlier withdrawn guidance during the early onset of the crisis.

The broker maintains its Accumulate rating with a target price of $30.

Target price is $30.00 Current Price is $28.07 Difference: $1.93
If ALD meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately 7% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $28.39, suggesting downside of -0.5% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY20:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY20 EPS of 89.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 31.54.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 107.8, implying annual growth of -28.8%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 67.8, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.4%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 26.5.

Forecast for FY21:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY21 EPS of 172.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 16.32.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 177.6, implying annual growth of 64.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 107.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.8%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 16.1.

Market Sentiment: 0.1

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ANN  ANSELL LIMITED

Commercial Services & Supplies

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Overnight Price: $35.37

UPDATED

Ord Minnett rates ANN as Hold (3) -

Ansell is expected to benefit from the pandemic, comments Ord Minnett, with the increase in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and related hygiene products more than offsetting any drop in demand for industrial gloves and safety products.

The broker expects more upside potential in case of a rapid economic recovery which will support manufacturing but waits for more evidence. 

FY20-21 earnings forecasts have been increased to reflect current demand.

Ord Minnett retains its Hold recommendation with a target price of $31.15.

This stock is not covered in-house by Ord Minnett. Instead, the broker whitelabels research by JP Morgan.

Target price is $31.15 Current Price is $35.37 Difference: minus $4.22 (current price is over target).
If ANN meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately minus 12% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $32.30, suggesting downside of -7.2% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY20:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY20 EPS of 171.18 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 20.66.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 175.9, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 77.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.8.

Forecast for FY21:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY21 EPS of 187.56 cents.
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 182.9, implying annual growth of 4.0%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 79.3, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.0.

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

Market Sentiment: 0.1

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BLD  BORAL LIMITED

Building Products & Services

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Overnight Price: $3.68

Credit Suisse rates BLD as Neutral (3) -

Credit Suisse considers the most important question regarding the US business is whether it can return to benchmark profitability.

Furthermore, analysis indicates that the asset base is too high, warranting a write-down.

Target is raised to $3.50 from $2.65, reflecting the restructuring value potential. Still, the broker is concerned about the earnings downside. Neutral retained.

Target price is $3.50 Current Price is $3.68 Difference: minus $0.18 (current price is over target).
If BLD meets the Credit Suisse target it will return approximately minus 5% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $3.31, suggesting downside of -11.7% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY20:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 9.50 cents and EPS of 18.81 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.58%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 19.56.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 19.2, implying annual growth of -17.2%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 11.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 19.5.

Forecast for FY21:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 12.80 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 28.75.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 17.1, implying annual growth of -10.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 8.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 21.9.

Market Sentiment: 0.4

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CAR  CARSALES.COM LIMITED

Automobiles & Components

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Overnight Price: $17.51

UPDATED

Ord Minnett rates CAR as Downgrade to Hold from Buy (3) -

FY20 guidance for Carsales.com points towards operating income between $228-$232m which indicates a growth of 5-6% over FY19. Ord Minnett finds this impressive in the face of volume disruptions and a challenging new car market.

There is also a rebound in dealer activity with lead volumes growing strongly between April 22 and June 16. Public transport restrictions are also acting as a catalyst, notes the broker.

Ord Minnett considers the company to be fully valued and downgrades to Hold from Buy with the target price increasing to $17.06 from $15.72.

Target price is $17.06 Current Price is $17.51 Difference: minus $0.45 (current price is over target).
If CAR meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately minus 3% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $16.29, suggesting downside of -7.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY20:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 39.80 cents and EPS of 46.80 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.27%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 37.41.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 49.6, implying annual growth of 41.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 40.3, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 35.5.

Forecast for FY21:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 50.20 cents and EPS of 59.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.87%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 29.68.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 58.2, implying annual growth of 17.3%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 45.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.6%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 30.2.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

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MTS  METCASH LIMITED

Food, Beverages & Tobacco

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Overnight Price: $2.85

Citi rates MTS as Neutral (3) -

Metcash will report its FY20 result on June 22. Citi expects food & grocery will be a beneficiary of industry trends, noting Metcash delivered the strongest growth across the industry through the stockpiling in March.

Feedback suggests outperformance has continued in the first half of FY21. Hardware is expected to continue to underperform Bunnings ((WES)). Neutral rating and $2.95 target.

Target price is $2.95 Current Price is $2.85 Difference: $0.1
If MTS meets the Citi target it will return approximately 4% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $2.99, suggesting upside of 5.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in April.

Forecast for FY20:

Citi forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 12.00 cents and EPS of 23.80 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.21%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.97.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 23.0, implying annual growth of 10.6%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 12.6, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.3.

Forecast for FY21:

Citi forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 11.00 cents and EPS of 19.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.86%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 15.00.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 19.2, implying annual growth of -16.5%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 11.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.7.

Market Sentiment: 0.4

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Macquarie rates MTS as Neutral (3) -

Macquarie updates numbers ahead of the results. Channel checks point to strong sales at local supermarkets and liquor stores during the height of the pandemic.

The key for the share price to continue performing will be the ability of the business to cement newly-won retail customers as the economy returns to normal, in the broker's view. Neutral maintained. Target is $2.82.

Target price is $2.82 Current Price is $2.85 Difference: minus $0.03 (current price is over target).
If MTS meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately minus 1% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $2.99, suggesting upside of 5.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in April.

Forecast for FY20:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 12.60 cents and EPS of 23.10 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.42%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 12.34.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 23.0, implying annual growth of 10.6%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 12.6, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.3.

Forecast for FY21:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 11.00 cents and EPS of 20.10 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.86%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.18.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 19.2, implying annual growth of -16.5%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 11.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.7.

Market Sentiment: 0.4

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NUF  NUFARM LIMITED

Agriculture

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Overnight Price: $4.44

UBS rates NUF as Reinstate coverage with Neutral (3) -

UBS reinstates coverage on Nufarm with a Neutral rating and $5.19 target. The broker considers the stock is fair value and trading in line with its long-term average.

The return to Nufarm is part of the building out of the broker's Australian chemicals coverage.

After several years of adverse weather, UBS assesses agricultural conditions are quite favourable and should support the normalisation of global inventory channels.

Target price is $5.19 Current Price is $4.44 Difference: $0.75
If NUF meets the UBS target it will return approximately 17% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $5.44, suggesting upside of 20.9% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in July.

Forecast for FY20:

UBS forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 9.50 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 46.74.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is -1.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 1.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 0.3%.

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

Forecast for FY21:

UBS forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 3.10 cents and EPS of 21.40 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 0.70%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 20.75.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 21.3, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 4.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 21.1.

Market Sentiment: 0.1

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PMV  PREMIER INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Apparel & Footwear

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Overnight Price: $16.33

Macquarie rates PMV as Upgrade to Outperform from Neutral (1) -

In light of recent online sales growth, Macquarie is of the view that the company's businesses are well-placed in terms of both brand and sales channels. Peter Alexander, Just Jeans and Portmans performed well over May.

The broker continues to assume some short-term rental relief and wage subsidies. Still, Macquarie is cautious about foot traffic, particularly in the UK. Rating is upgraded to Outperform from Neutral and the target raised to $20.11 from $12.62.

Target price is $20.11 Current Price is $16.33 Difference: $3.78
If PMV meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 23% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $15.23, suggesting downside of -9.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in July.

Forecast for FY20:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 34.00 cents and EPS of 77.50 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.08%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.07.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 66.8, implying annual growth of -1.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 41.6, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.5%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 25.1.

Forecast for FY21:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 33.00 cents and EPS of 73.20 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.02%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 22.31.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 73.6, implying annual growth of 10.2%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 54.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.2%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 22.8.

Market Sentiment: 0.6

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SEK  SEEK LIMITED

Jobs & Skilled Labour Services

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Overnight Price: $20.81

UBS rates SEK as Upgrade to Buy from Neutral (1) -

UBS upgrades earnings expectations, anticipating most of the weakness in employment is behind us and job volumes are likely to be flat to slightly ahead from now on.

The broker also envisages potential for some of the new base costs to hold into FY21. Relative to Australian online classified peers, the broker assesses price upside for Seek and upgrades to Buy from Neutral. Target is raised to $23.00 from $15.25.

Target price is $23.00 Current Price is $20.81 Difference: $2.19
If SEK meets the UBS target it will return approximately 11% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $20.05, suggesting downside of -7.9% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY20:

UBS forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 17.00 cents and EPS of 25.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 0.82%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 83.24.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 29.0, implying annual growth of -43.5%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 14.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 0.7%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 75.0.

Forecast for FY21:

UBS forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 16.00 cents and EPS of 29.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 0.77%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 71.76.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 35.4, implying annual growth of 22.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 23.6, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.1%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 61.5.

Market Sentiment: 0.4

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TPW  TEMPLE & WEBSTER GROUP

Furniture & Renovation

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Overnight Price: $5.21

Macquarie rates TPW as Initiation of coverage with Outperform (1) -

Macquarie initiates coverage with an Outperform rating and $5.90 target. Temple & Webster sells furniture and homewares online and its high revenue growth rates have accelerated.

Macquarie considers current growth rates for online retailers are difficult to sustain as restrictions ease, yet the pandemic has likely delivered a step change in the trajectory of online expenditure.

The broker expects continued double-digit revenue growth will lead to materially higher earnings over the next five years.

Target price is $5.90 Current Price is $5.21 Difference: $0.69
If TPW meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 13% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY20:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 7.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 67.66.

Forecast for FY21:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 10.10 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 51.58.

Market Sentiment: 1.0

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WPL  WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED

NatGas

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Overnight Price: $21.75

Citi rates WPL as Buy (1) -

Chevron is investigating the sale of its interest in North West Shelf LNG. Citi notes Woodside Petroleum has indicated a desire to acquire additional equity and has pre-emptive rights.

Regardless of whether Woodside will eventually buy out Chevron, Citi would prefer management tolled Scarborough through the North West Shelf.

While this may come at a cost there are many benefits, in the broker's view. Buy/High Risk rating retained. Target is $27.97.

Target price is $27.97 Current Price is $21.75 Difference: $6.22
If WPL meets the Citi target it will return approximately 29% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $25.07, suggesting upside of 13.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY20:

Citi forecasts a full year FY20 EPS of 76.36 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 28.48.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 66.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 28.8, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 33.1.

Forecast for FY21:

Citi forecasts a full year FY21 EPS of 121.17 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 17.95.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 89.8, implying annual growth of 34.6%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 52.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.4%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 24.6.

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

Market Sentiment: 0.4

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Macquarie rates WPL as Neutral (3) -

Chevron is contemplating selling its 16.67% stake in North West Shelf LNG after several approaches. This is consistent with the company's plans to divest US$5-10bn in assets between 2018-20.

Woodside Petroleum may be one of the bidders, although the company is yet to comment. Macquarie suggests the exit of Chevron would considerably improve Woodside Petroleum's negotiating position vis-a-vis backfill and further gas resource development.

All partners have pre-emptive rights, allowing them to match an outsider's bid in proportionate share. Neutral. Target is $23.50.

Target price is $23.50 Current Price is $21.75 Difference: $1.75
If WPL meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 8% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $25.07, suggesting upside of 13.4% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY20:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 38.70 cents and EPS of 81.27 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 1.78%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 26.76.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 66.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 28.8, implying a prospective dividend yield of 1.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 33.1.

Forecast for FY21:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY21 dividend of 65.50 cents and EPS of 133.08 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 3.01%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 16.34.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 89.8, implying annual growth of 34.6%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 52.5, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.4%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 24.6.

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

Market Sentiment: 0.4

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Today's Price Target Changes
Company Last Price Broker New Target Prev Target Change
ANN Ansell $34.79 Ord Minnett 31.15 28.00 11.25%
BLD Boral $3.75 Credit Suisse 3.50 2.65 32.08%
CAR Carsales.Com $17.59 Ord Minnett 17.06 15.72 8.52%
MTS Metcash $2.83 Macquarie 2.82 2.65 6.42%
NUF Nufarm $4.50 UBS 5.19 10.75 -51.72%
PMV Premier Investments $16.80 Macquarie 20.11 12.62 59.35%
SEK Seek Ltd $21.76 UBS 23.00 15.25 50.82%
Summaries
AIZ Air New Zealand Underperform - Credit Suisse Overnight Price $1.45
Underperform - Macquarie Overnight Price $1.45
ALD AMPOL Accumulate - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $28.07
ANN Ansell Hold - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $35.37
BLD Boral Neutral - Credit Suisse Overnight Price $3.68
CAR Carsales.Com Downgrade to Hold from Buy - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $17.51
MTS Metcash Neutral - Citi Overnight Price $2.85
Neutral - Macquarie Overnight Price $2.85
NUF Nufarm Reinstate coverage with Neutral - UBS Overnight Price $4.44
PMV Premier Investments Upgrade to Outperform from Neutral - Macquarie Overnight Price $16.33
SEK Seek Ltd Upgrade to Buy from Neutral - UBS Overnight Price $20.81
TPW Temple & Webster Initiation of coverage with Outperform - Macquarie Overnight Price $5.21
WPL Woodside Petroleum Buy - Citi Overnight Price $21.75
Neutral - Macquarie Overnight Price $21.75
RATING SUMMARY
Rating No. Of Recommendations
1. Buy

4

2. Accumulate

1

3. Hold

7

5. Sell

2

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