In a recent report, broker Macquarie released an updated price guide and guidance for Reliance Reliance Worldwide Corp Ltd (ASX: RWC) and Brickworks Ltd (ASX:BKW).
The report focussed on US contractors and construction, and how this impacts the Australian market.
It indicated labour availability is improving. However supply chain concerns and rising project costs persist amid volatile U.S. trade policies.
Despite a temporary tariff relief, affordability challenges and weak consumer sentiment are expected to keep industry volumes under pressure.
Let's explore what the broker had to say about these two impacted companies in particular.
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Reliance Worldwide
This water technology company is down 8.27% so far this year.
At the time of writing, shares in Reliance Worldwide are trading at $4.66 each.
Macquarie seems optimistic the company can navigate short term hurdles.
It has a price target of $5.55 – indicating a 19.1% upside.
According to Macquarie the current share price is attractive.
However the broker acknowledges the impact on consumer confidence based on rapid shifts in trade policy.
Despite a strong run in recent weeks, we think RWC remains attractive – positioned for tariffs, geared to any recovery (and somewhat insulated from remodelling pressures) and still attractively valued.
The company was also listed by Macquarie as one of the ASX 200 stocks set to benefit from the US-China tariff deal.
What are other brokers saying?
It seems other brokers also see opportunity in Reliance Worldwide shares based on their current price.
Bell Potter has a target price of $5.18, indicating a 11.2% upside.
Trading View has a 12 month price target of $5.16. Online brokerage platform SelfWealth has an average price target of $5.07.
Brickworks
Brickworks manufactures and distributes building products in Australia. It also has exposure to industrial property developments in the United States.
Its share price has risen 8.64% so far in 2025, however Macquarie is neutral on the outlook for Brickworks.
The broker has a price target of $26.00 on Brickworks shares, below the current price of $27.65.
The broker listed policy developments, interest rate movements and changes in the macro context as factors that could influence future outcomes.
Outlook from other brokers is mixed, with a $32.00 price target and "buy" recommendation placed on the company by broker Bell Potter.
Online broker SelfWealth suggests the current share price is trading "near fair value" with an average price target of $28.30.
