Tabcorp, Life360 shares up 120% this year: What's next for these ASX 200 shares?

Will the price surges keep on going?

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Key points
  • Tabcorp Outlook: Shares up 119.79% this year; UBS sees earnings growth, with a potential 9% upside, while Catapult Wealth advises selling to lock in gains.
  • Life360 Trajectory: Shares climbed 119.69% in the past year; analysts predict 18.85% upside due to new tech features and market expansion plans.
  • Market Context: Both stocks have significantly outperformed the ASX 200, reflecting mixed outlooks with strategic growth for Life360 and cautious optimism for Tabcorp.

The Tabcorp Holding Ltd (ASX: TAH) share price closed 0.48% higher on Thursday at $1.06 a piece. Over the past month, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) company's shares have increased by 3.43%, and over the year, the shares are 119.79% higher.

Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) shares, meanwhile, were 0.20% lower at the close of the ASX on Thursday. The shares were trading for $49.10 a piece. Over the month, the shares have fallen 7.74%, but are up 119.69% over the year.

For context, the ASX 200 Index closed 0.46% lower on Thursday at 8,885.5 points after inflation data spooked investors. For the month, the index is 0.41% higher, and for the year, the index is 8.62% higher.

It's clear that over the past year, both Tabcorp and Life360 shares have far outperformed the ASX 200 Index. But what can we expect going forward? Is there more upside ahead? Or have they run their course?

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What's next for Tabcorp shares?

Tabcorp is an ASX 200 share that dominates Australia's gambling industry. It's a leading provider of wagering and gaming products and services in Australia, and in May 2022, demerged its Lotteries and Keno businesses into the separately listed Lottery Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLC).

There hasn't been any recent price-sensitive news out of the gambling business. But back in August, it delivered a strong half-year result where it announced an 11.8% increase in revenue and an underlying operational expenditure of 2.4%.

Brokers are betting big on the shares too. TradingView data shows that 8 out of 12 brokers have a buy or strong buy rating on the shares, with a maximum target price of $1.15. At the time of writing, that represents a potential 9% upside over the next 12 months.

Earlier this month, top broker UBS upgraded its outlook on the ASX 200 share. It added that after a period of change in leadership and strategy, combined with a soft market, the broker sees an earnings and cash flow upside for the company going forward.

However, analysts at Catapult Wealth rate the shares as a sell and think investors should lock in recent price gains and put their money to work elsewhere.

What's next for Life360 shares?

Life360 is a US-based software development company that has taken the tech industry by storm this year. 

The dual-listed (on the Nasdaq and the ASX) company has frequently been listed as an unstoppable ASX growth share, especially after the launch of a new GPS pet-tracking feature.

The company is set to continue its growth trajectory, too. Following its new pet-related software, the business plans to turn its attention to an elderly-focused solution.

Most analysts expect more upside to come too. According to TradingView data, 9 out of 11 analysts have a buy or strong buy rating on the shares. The maximum target price is $58.35, which, at the time of writing, represents a potential 18.85% upside for investors over the next 12 months.

Following its latest pet software announcement, E&P Capital confirmed its positive recommendation on the stock, with a $46.57 valuation.

Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley is more bullish, with an overweight rating and a $58.50 price target on its shares.

Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies 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 Life360 and The Lottery Corporation. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended The Lottery Corporation. 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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