These ASX shares could rise 20% and ~40%

Analysts think buyers of these shares could generate big returns over the next 12 months.

| More on:
A man sees some good news on his phone and gives a little cheer.

Image source: Getty Images

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

Are you looking for big returns for your investment portfolio?

Of course you are! Who wouldn't want to grow their wealth at a rapid rate?

So, without further ado, let's take a look at three ASX shares that analysts have named as buys and are tipping to rise strongly. Here's what you need to know about them:

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)

Morgans thinks that Flight Centre could be an ASX share to buy for big returns.

This is due to the benefits of its transformed business model and the travel recovery. It said:

FLT has the greatest risk, reward profile of our travel stocks under coverage. The risk is centred around execution given its changed business model, while the reward is material if FLT delivers on its 2% margin target. If achieved, this would result in material upside to consensus estimates and valuations. FLT is targeting to achieve this margin in FY25. With greater confidence in the travel recovery and the benefits of Flight Centre's transformed business model already emerging, we think the company is well placed over coming years.

Morgans has an add rating and $27.27 price target on its shares. This implies potential upside of 38% over the next 12 months.

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX: SIQ)

The team at Bell Potter is bullish on Smartgroup and sees the salary packaging company as an ASX share to buy.

It believes the company would be a good option due to its exposure to the growing electric vehicles market. It said:

SIQ provides a unique exposure to the growing demand profile for renewable fuels and vehicle electrification on the ASX. Australia will need to achieve a 50% sales share for low emission vehicles by 2035 to meet transport emission targets of 95.3 Mt CO₂-e; and we view the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard as an additional means to meet this ambition through incentivised dealer volumes. EVs currently represent around 1% of the light duty vehicle stock in Australia.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $11.00 price target on its shares. This suggests that upside of 28% is possible from current levels.

Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR)

Analysts at Goldman Sachs think that this engineering company's shares are undervalued at current levels. Particularly given how the company remains well-placed to benefit from the energy transition. It said:

WOR is well positioned to play a role in enabling the transition from fossil fuels to a more sustainable energy mix in the LT, leveraging its experience in providing engineering and maintenance services for complex energy/chemicals works, existing client relationships, and management's stated focus on expanding the company's transition footprint.

Goldman has a buy rating and $17.50 price target on the ASX share. Based on its current share price of $14.25, this implies potential upside of 23% for investors over the next 12 months. The broker also expects a 3.7% dividend yield in FY 2024.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goldman Sachs Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Smartgroup. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Flight Centre Travel Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Broker Notes

Contented looking man leans back in his chair at his desk and smiles.
Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Breville, Catalyst Metals, and Goodman shares

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these top stocks.

Read more »

Broker written in white with a man drawing a yellow underline.
Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

Read more »

Middle age caucasian man smiling confident drinking coffee at home.
Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Light & Wonder, NAB, and Woodside shares

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks.

Read more »

Smiling man sits in front of a graph on computer while using his mobile phone.
Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares to buy for 2026

Macquarie has buy ratings on this ASX copper mining share and ASX gold mining stock.

Read more »

Broker written in white with a man drawing a yellow underline.
Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

Read more »

A male investor wearing a white shirt and blue suit jacket sits at his desk looking at his laptop with his hands to his chin, waiting in anticipation.
Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Macquarie shares

Does a leading broker think investors should be buying these blue chips? Let's find out.

Read more »

A happy male investor turns around on his chair to look at a friend while a laptop runs on his desk showing share price movements
Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CBA, REA Group, and Xero shares

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks. Let's see if it is bullish on them.

Read more »

A couple stares at the tv in shock, with the man holding the remote up ready to press a button.
Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

Read more »