Many of Australia's top brokers have been busy adjusting their financial models again, leading to the release of a number of broker notes this week.
Three ASX shares brokers have named as buys this week are listed below. Here's why they are bullish on them:
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)
According to a note out of Macquarie, its analysts have retained their outperform rating on this lithium miner's shares with a trimmed price target of $19.00. While the broker was disappointed that Allkem has downgraded its Mt Cattlin production guidance, it expects the Sal de Vida and Olaroz operations to be supportive of its medium term production growth. The Allkem share price is trading at $11.45 on Wednesday.
Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)
A note out of Citi reveals that its analysts have retained their buy rating on this supermarket giant's shares with an improved price target of $20.20. This follows the release of a first-half result that came in comfortably ahead of Citi's expectations. Looking ahead, the broker believes shopping trends are favourable for Coles and feels the market is being too negative on the Ocado partnership. The Coles share price is fetching $18.18 this afternoon.
Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)
Analysts at Morgans have retained their add rating on this investment platform provider's shares with an improved price target of $31.90. Morgans notes that Hub24's first-half underlying EBITDA came in well ahead of its forecasts thanks to higher earnings on pooled cash. The broker remains confident on the future, particularly given the potential for larger transition wins and the runway to secure more clients being intact. The Hub24 share price is trading at $28.83 today.
