Buy, hold, sell: Kingsgate, Metcash, Woodside shares

What do the experts think of these shares in the gold mining, consumer staples, and energy segments?

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S&P/ASX All Ords Index (ASX: XAO) shares are down 1.1% to 8,849.4 points on Thursday.

Among the 11 market sectors, only the consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors are in the green.

Let's find out how the experts rate these three ASX All Ords shares.

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Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (ASX: KCN)

The Kingsgate share price is $6.05, down 7.6% today and up 41% over six months.

Mark Elzayed from Investor Pulse has a buy rating on this ASX All Ords gold share.

He explained why on The Bull this week:

Kingsgate operates the Chatree gold mine in Thailand and is benefiting from elevated gold prices and improving operational momentum.

We like the stock because March quarter gold production reached 21,036 ounces, with record margins of $US2613 per ounce.

Total cash and bullion climbed to $213.4 million, while debt was significantly reduced.

Management is also targeting gold production of between 85,000 ounces to 95,000 ounces in full year 2026, supported by stronger grades and ongoing exploration upside near Chatree.

Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS)

The Metcash share price is $3.06, down 1% today and down 17.3% over six months.

Metcash owns the IGA supermarket network.

Jed Richards from Shaw and Partners has a hold rating on this ASX All Ords consumer staples share.

Richards commented: 

Metcash remains a quality defensive business with diverse earnings across food, liquor and hardware. Its strong customer network provides consistent cash flow and resilience during economic uncertainty.

Recent updates show stable margins despite increasing cost pressures, and the company continues to generate an attractive dividend yield.

While growth is modest, its defensive characteristics and reliable income stream support a hold position. It remains well positioned to benefit from steady consumer demand.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS)

The Woodside share price is $30.47, down 0.8% today and up 29% in 2026.

Like most ASX All Ords energy shares, Woodside has benefitted from higher oil and gas prices due to the Iran war.

Richards reckons it's time to take profits, and has a sell rating on Woodside shares.

He said: 

Woodside has benefited from elevated oil and gas prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

However, in our view, the share price strength appears largely macro driven rather than based on underlying company improvements.

Given Middle East tensions are expected to ease over time, energy prices could soften and reduce earnings support.

The stock now appears fully valued. In response to share price gains, it makes sense to lock in profits and re-allocate the proceeds to opportunities with stronger growth outlooks.

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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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