Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is one of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why…

| More on:
a woman

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

In afternoon trade the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has fought back from a heavy decline and is pushing higher. At the time of writing the index is up 0.1% to 5,882.7 points.

Four shares that have failed to follow the market higher are listed below. Here's why they have dropped lower:

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price is down 4% to $2.73 despite the ecommerce company announcing plans to enter the Superannuation market. According to the release, Kogan.com and Mercer have agreed to form an innovative partnership to launch Kogan Super – No Frills Super. It will leverage the company's digital efficiency to be one of Australia's cheapest superannuation options. Judging by the share price reaction, the market doesn't appear overly convinced by the move. Nor am I at this stage, but I'll be watching on with interest.

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH) share price is down over 4% to $3.34 following the release of its full year results. Although the payments company reported a sizeable 48% increase in half year revenue to US$44 million, I suspect the market had been expecting Pushpay to outperform its guidance. I do think when the dust settles that it could be worth considering with a long-term view.

The SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) share price is down 3% to $17.49 despite there being no news out of the job listings giant. This latest decline means that SEEK's shares have now fallen over 22% in the space of two months. I think at this level it is starting to look attractive for investors prepared to make a buy and hold investment.

The Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price has returned from its trading halt and fallen 8% to $11.87. Investors don't appear to have seen enough value in its US$173 million acquisition of Destinations of the World to offset the dilutive effects of the capital raising needed to fund it. While I do think it will boost its B2B business, buying from private equity does pose risks.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro owns shares of SEEK Limited. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of PUSHPAY FPO NZX. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Kogan.com ltd, SEEK Limited, and Webjet Ltd. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Share Fallers

A male investor wearing a blue shirt looks off to the side with a miffed look on his face as the share price declines.
Share Fallers

Why COG, Karoon Energy, Netwealth, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

Read more »

A woman with a sad face looks to be receiving bad news on her phone as she holds it in her hands and looks down at it.
Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, Karoon Energy, ResMed, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping today

These ASX shares are having a tough session. But why?

Read more »

A young woman wearing a blue and white striped t-shirt blows air from her cheeks and looks up and to the side in a sign of disappointment after the ASX shares she owns went down today
Share Fallers

Why Australian Strategic Materials, Boral, Dubber, and Macquarie Technology are falling today

These shares are having a tough hump day. But why?

Read more »

a sad gambler slumps at a casino table with hands on head and a large pile of casino chips in the foreground.
Share Fallers

'Catastrophic' risk: Why Star shares have lost 25% in 4 days

The outcome of this inquiry could determine whether Star Entertainment hits Blackjack or bust.

Read more »

A male investor erupts into a tantrum and holds his laptop above his head as though he is ready to smash it, as paper flies around him, as he expresses annoyance over so many new 52-week lows in the ASX 200 today
Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Macmahon, Star, and Zip shares are sinking today

These ASX shares are falling more than most today.

Read more »

A young woman holds an open book over her head with a round mouthed expression as if to say oops as she looks at her computer screen in a home office setting with a plant on the desk and shelves of books in the background.
Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, NextDC, Predictive Discovery, and Star shares are tumbling today

These shares are starting the week in the red.

Read more »

A male investor wearing a blue shirt looks off to the side with a miffed look on his face as the share price declines.
Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Cettire, Domino's Pizza, and Star shares are falling today

These ASX shares are having a tough end to the week. But why?

Read more »

Three guys in shirts and ties give the thumbs down.
Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Netwealth, Peninsula Energy, and Zip shares are sinking today

These ASX shares are having a tough session. But why?

Read more »