Macquarie names 3 ASX All Ords stocks to deliver the most negative earnings surprises during AGM season

Macquarie expects these three stocks to disappoint during their AGMs.

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Key points

  • AGM season is underway.
  • Macquarie's recent report highlighted Aussie Broadband, Stockland Corporation, Australian Finance Group, JB Hi-Fi, and Downer EDI as companies potentially delivering positive earnings surprises this season.
  • Conversely, Macquarie predicts negative earnings surprises from Treasury Wine, NIB, and Wisetech, with each company facing unique challenges impacting their share performance as they approach their respective AGMs.

AGM season has officially commenced.

This period provides shareholders with an opportunity to hear from management and assess how the business is performing.

The majority of S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XJO) companies will hold their annual general meetings (AGM) in October and November. 

Yesterday, we heard from Transurban Group Ltd (ASX: TCL). REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) is set to hold its AGM today. 

Other notable upcoming AGMs include Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) on 15 October, BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) on 23 October, CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) on 28 October, Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) on 30 October, and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) on 11 November. 

Earlier this week, I revealed 5 companies that Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) expects to deliver the most positive earnings surprises during earnings season, as covered in the broker's 1 October research note, Stocks to buy & sell for 2025 AGM season. These results were based on the views of Macquarie analysts who were polled. 

These were Aussie Broadband Ltd (ASX: ABB), Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP), Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG), JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH), and Downer EDI Ltd (ASX: DOW). 

In the same report, Macquarie also named 3 ASX All Ords stocks that it expects to deliver the most negative earnings surprises. Let's find out which three were named.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)

Treasury Wine Estates was the first stock named. 

The company's shares have fallen nearly 40% for the year to date, and are now trading close to their 52-week low of $6.73.

Macquarie has a neutral rating and price target of $8.00 on Treasury Wine Estates shares.

Treasury Wine will hold its AGM on 16 October.

NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF)

The ASX All Ords stock, which Macquarie analysts named as most likely to deliver negative AGM news, was NIB Holdings. 

NIB shares have surged more than 36% for the year to date. 

Last month, it hit a new all-time high of $8.26.

Macquarie has an underperform rating and price target of $5.60 on NIB shares. 

NIB will hold its AGM on 6 November.

Wisetech Global (ASX: WTC)

The final ASX All Ords stock named by Macquarie analysts was Wisetech Global. 

Wisetech Global shares have had an especially volatile year to date, declining more than 30% over the period. 

Macquarie currently has a neutral rating and price target of $108.50 on Wisetech shares. 

Wisetech will hold its AGM on 21 November.

Motley Fool contributor Laura Stewart has positions in CSL. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Aussie Broadband, CSL, Macquarie Group, Transurban Group, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Coles Group, Macquarie Group, NIB Holdings, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Aussie Broadband, BHP Group, CSL, and Treasury Wine Estates. 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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