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:
CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL)
According to a note out of Citi, its analysts have retained their buy rating and $265.00 price target on this biotechnology giant's shares. This follows the announcement of US tariffs on pharmaceutical products and news that its chief financial officer has resigned. Citi remains positive despite the negative news flow and believes that investors should be taking advantage of recent weakness. The broker also appears to optimistic that a positive update at its Capital Markets Day next month could be the key to getting its shares heading higher again. The CSL share price ended the week at $207.79.
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS)
A note out of Bell Potter reveals that its analysts have retained their buy rating on this defence and space company's shares with a massively improved price target of $11.00. The broker believes that Electro Optic Systems is in a strong position for growth as a market leader in counter-UAS solutions. Especially given its expertise in directed energy solutions and its exposure to increases in defence budgets globally. This is magnified by higher spending allocations to counter-drone technology, such as the European Union's proposed drone wall. It feels this underscores the critical need for counter-UAS. The EOS share price was fetching $8.75 at Friday's close.
Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)
Another note out of Bell Potter reveals that its analysts have retained their buy rating and $26.50 price target on this retail company's shares. Bell Potter was relatively pleased with the Peter Alexander and Smiggle owner's FY 2025 results. This includes the marginal recovery in Smiggle's performance early in FY 2026. In light of this, Bell Potter believes that Premier Investments is cheap compared to peers, especially considering the Premier Retail division has two global roll-out worthy brands offering ~7% EBIT growth in FY 2026 and a P/E ratio of just ~12x excluding equity investments. It also notes that it has a strong balance sheet that would be supportive of M&A. The Premier Investments share price ended the week at $19.40.
