Here's your roundup of the latest share tips. See which companies the experts are buying, selling or holding this week.
Travis Perkins, Future and Diploma are among the companies under the spotlight this week.
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1. Travis Perkins – BUY
Symbol: TPK.L
Index: FTSE 250
The builders’ merchant saw operating profit fall 23% in the full year 2024 due to lower volumes and increased competition.
However, Sam Cullen, an analyst at Peel Hunt, believes the business still has several advantages, particularly around brand and scale.
“While the road to recovery may not be smooth, we believe the group offers a compelling combination of macro recovery and self-help,” he said.
2. Future – BUY
Symbol: FUTR.L
Index: FTSE 250
The media group’s new chief executive Kevin Li Ying is expected to continue focusing on what adds value for its audience and advertising customers.
That’s the key takeaway from a meeting between him, CFO Sharjeel Suleman and Johnathan Barrett, an analyst at Panmure Liberum.
“There is a clear recognition of the dynamic nature of the media market and a desire to be
first to market with innovation, a strategy that has paid off historically,” said Barrett.
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3. Rotork – BUY
Symbol: ROR.L
Index: FTSE 250
The group’s final results highlighted accelerating momentum and a further share buyback but neither of these appear to be reflected in the stock price.
Harry Philips, an analyst at Peel Hunt, believes there is a substantial upside opportunity and has reiterated his ‘buy’ recommendation.
“The market almost appears to be taking Rotork’s consistency for granted, given the tight trading range,” he said.
4. CLS Holdings – BUY
Symbol: CLI.L
Index: FTSE All-Share
The commercial property investment business has unconditionally exchanged on the sale of Spring Mews Student in Vauxhall for £101.1 million net cash.
Tim Leckie, research analyst at Panmure Liberum, has a ‘buy’ recommendation on the stock and a target price of 140p.
“Shares will be heavily news flow dependent on the income side going forward, in our view,” he said.
5. Diploma – BUY
Symbol: DPLM.L
Index: FTSE 100
The distribution group has grown at double digits and the returns being generated are already improving and compounding.
That’s the view of Lauren Baker Iguaz, an analyst at Peel Hunt, who has increased her target price on the stock from 5,100p to 5,400p.
“Diploma is a high-quality business with a track record of delivering solid growth and high returns through its organic strategy, supported by its M&A proposition,” she said.
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