Up 70% in 12 months: Why this high-flying ASX 200 tech stock can keep rising

Bell Potter has good things to say about this high-flyer. Let's see why it is bullish.

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Key points

  • Bell Potter is optimistic about this tech stock recommending it as a buy due to strong Q1 FY 2026 performance and excellent fund inflows.
  • The ASX 200 tech stock exceeded market expectations with $5.2 billion in net inflows, driven by high gross inflows and effective retention strategies.
  • Bell Potter retains a buy rating with a $135.00 price target, suggesting an 18% potential upside, supported by its growth trajectory and market conditions.

If you are looking for exposure to the tech sector, then read on!

That's because listed below is one strong-performing ASX 200 tech stock that analysts at Bell Potter are bullish on right now.

Which ASX 200 tech stock?

The tech stock that Bell Potter is recommending as a buy to clients is Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB).

It is a specialist investment platform provider with over $140 billion in total funds under administration (FUA).

Bell Potter notes that Hub24 continued to deliver the goods in the first quarter of FY 2026, with strong funds inflows during the three months. The broker summarised its update as follows:

HUB detailed a strong 1Q26 update with platform net inflows better than expected, and in addition, market movements provided further uplift than forecast.

The broker notes that the ASX 200 tech stock's fund inflows "considerably beat" the market's expectations during the quarter. It explains:

HUB reported +$5.2bn of platform net inflows and this considerably beat consensus expectations for +$4.4bn (BPe +$4.5bn). The result was driven by +$8.9bn (BPe +$8.5bn) gross inflows and $3.7bn (BPe $4.0bn) outflows with no migrations as seen in prior quarters.

However, the key positive from the period was the implied net inflows late in the quarter. Bell Potter adds:

Our key positive was implied net inflows in the latter part of 1Q26. HUB provided a strong print for the first seven weeks with +$2.6bn so this suggests a similar outcome in the final seven weeks which we think is a good result given the cadence. HUB has continued to grow its run-rate ex-migrations around +30% on the pcp. The company also maintained LFL proportion growth for retail which we think points to continued execution within large national advice groups.

Time to buy

In response to the update, Bell Potter has retained its buy rating with an improved price target of $135.00 (from $125.00).

Based on its current share price of $114.15, this implies potential upside of 18% for investors over the next 12 months.

Commenting on its buy recommendation, the broker concludes:

The current environment feels like FY22 when HUB traded around 37x blended forward EBITDA and market inflows are increasing from record levels. To that end we also think there is underappreciation of the expanded growth runway, with an appetite to allocate more advised clients and capital on platform. Investors have continued to re-rate HUB when exceeding expectations and we see emerging upside risk to FY27 guidance. Buy.

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 Hub24. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Hub24. 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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