Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

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

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It was another busy week for Australia's top brokers. This has led to the release of a number of broker notes.

Three broker buy ratings that you might want to know more about are summarised below. Here's why brokers think these ASX shares are in the buy zone:

Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE)

According to a note out of Bell Potter, its analysts have retained their buy rating on this uranium producer's shares with a lowered price target of $2.90. This follows the release of the company's guidance for FY 2026. Bell Potter notes that Boss Energy is guiding to production of 1.6Mlbs, which was well short of its estimate of 1.99Mlbs. It was also lower than the market's estimate of 1.7Mlbs. However, while this was undoubtedly disappointing, Bell Potter feels that the post-update selloff has created a buying opportunity for investors. Especially given its view that uranium prices will continue to rise over the coming years. It notes that this would provide margin relief for Boss Energy should its production costs remain elevated. The Boss Energy share price ended the week at $1.71.

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)

A note out of Macquarie reveals that its analysts have retained their outperform rating on this travel agent's shares with a trimmed price target of $15.20. This follows the release of a market update from Flight Centre last week. Unfortunately, that update revealed that the company has downgraded its earnings guidance range for FY 2025 to $285 million to $295 million (from $300 million to $335 million). And while Macquarie was disappointed with the news, it highlights that broader travel activity is improving and is creating a better outlook into FY 2026. In light of this, the broker appears to believe that investors should pick up Flight Centre's shares while they are down. The Flight Centre share price was fetching $12.32 at Friday's close.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

Analysts at Morgan Stanley have retained their overweight rating and $235.00 price target on this cloud accounting platform provider's shares. According to the note, Morgan Stanley isn't worried by a rival's expansion into the US mid-market segment. That's because it believes that there will be no material threat to Xero's US business given its focus on smaller businesses. And given that Morgan Stanley estimates that this is a US$21 billion market opportunity for Xero, it gives it a significant long term growth opportunity. The Xero share price ended the week at $174.75.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Xero. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group and Xero. 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.

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