Stock Analysis

Can Smartgroup shares outperform from here?

We recently researched Smartgroup Corporation (ASX:SIQ) in The Dynamic Investor. This followed weakness in the share price from a high of $8.43 per share in early March, on the back of market concerns relating to several factors. These include the cessation of the electric vehicle exemption, federal election delaying decisions and slowing like-for-like order growth. Are these factors starting to be reflected in the share price; or is the risk-reward balance unfavourable? About Smartgroup Corporation Smartgroup Corporation provides salary packaging …

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Is it worth buying Medibank on a dip?

Shares in Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) have recently re-rated due to several factors. These include a moderating claims environment and clear strategies to improve policyholder growth and margin expansion. We research the Company in The Dynamic Investor recently. With the shares having since come off their recent highs, do current levels present an attractive entry point? About Medibank Private Medibank Private’s core business is the underwriting and distribution of private health insurance (PHI) policies through its two brands. The first is …

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Why Ansell shares can continue to trend higher

The acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment business (renamed as ‘KBU’) has led to a re-rating in Ansell (ASX:ANN) shares over the six months. KBU is the Company’s first major acquisition in over 10 years in terms of the quantum of both price paid and revenue contribution. With the shares having recently retraced from its highs, we researched Ansell in The Dynamic Investor in mid-March. With the integration of the KBU acquisition progressing well, are there other factors that could …

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Is Sonic Healthcare ready for a recovery?

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) shares have been under pressure over the last 18 months and they are trading well below the highs reach in mid-2023. Sentiment has been impacted by slower delivery of margin improvement initiatives, profit downgrades, and low organic growth rates in the US pathology business. After the Company recently reported interim results (1H25), we researched SHL in The Dynamic Investor. Does the current weakness in the shares present an entry opportunity? About Sonic Healthcare Sonic Healthcare provides highly …

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Time to get defensive with Auckland International Airport shares?

Market sentiment towards Auckland International Airport (ASX:AIA) has been impacted by regulatory uncertainty. Another factor has been downgrades to consensus estimates for FY26 and FY27 in light of lower passenger growth assumptions. The latter emerged following the release of interim results in February (1H25). Accordingly, we consider whether current levels offer value. About Auckland International Airport Auckland International Airport is the owner and operator of Auckland Airport, New Zealand’s largest international airport. The Company owns 1,300ha of land, and hosts …

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