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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Key points

  • Life360 might just have dialled into its sweet spot, with Bell Potter seeing the recent dip as a prime buying chance, thanks to savvy marketing shifts and strong revenue gains.
  • While REA Group's volume was a bit soft, its impressive yields and robust cash flow have brokers bullish on its potential for ramping up innovation and snapping up global opportunities.
  • Xero's recent performance, especially in cash flow, has brokers maintaining an upbeat outlook, seeing its strategic moves in the US market as key to future growth, despite some scepticism.

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:

Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)

According to a note out of Bell Potter, its analysts have retained their buy rating on this location technology company's shares with an improved price target of $52.50. Bell Potter was pleased with Life360's quarterly update last week, highlighting that revenue and earnings were comfortably ahead of expectations. And while the company's monthly active users (MAU) were softer than expected, Bell Potter points out that this was due to an intentional shift in marketing. Management is focusing paid media on users who are more likely to retain and convert. In response, Bell Potter has lifted its earnings estimates through to 2028 and increased its valuation accordingly. Overall, the broker thinks that weakness caused by the MAU miss has created a buying opportunity for investors. The Life360 share price ended the week at $37.12.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

Another note out of Bell Potter reveals that its analysts have retained their outperform rating and $244.00 price target on this property listings company's shares. Bell Potter notes that  the realestate.com.au operator released a mixed quarterly update last week. It highlights that its listing volumes were lower than expected, but this was offset by stronger than expected yields. Outside this, its analysts highlight that REA Group's strong free cash flow profile allows for sustained platform reinvestment to target double-digit yield growth through the cycle. This includes a next-gen listings platform to drive customer experience and higher quality leads to vendors/value to agents. The REA Group share price was fetching $200.99 at Friday's close.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

Analysts at Morgan Stanley have retained their overweight rating on this cloud accounting platform provider's shares with a trimmed price target of $225.00. According to the note, Morgan Stanley was pleased with Xero's performance during the first half of FY 2026. And although its revenue was slightly weaker than expected, its earnings and free cash flow were ahead of estimates. Outside this, it notes that the market remains sceptical on the Melio acquisition. However, Morgan Stanley is positive and thinks it will prove strategically valuable for its US business. As a result, it remains confident in its growth outlook. The Xero share price ended the week at $122.36.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Life360, REA Group, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Life360 and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360 and Xero. 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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