7 ASX shares attracting upgraded ratings this week

Brokers have new confidence in BHP, Endeavour, Sims, and other ASX stocks this week.

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S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are 1.25% lower at 8,675.6 points on Thursday.

Data shows 124 ASX 200 companies are in the red today.

This includes a hefty 3.7% share price decline for the market's largest listed company, BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP).

Meanwhile, several brokers have lifted their ratings on select ASX shares this week.

Let's take a look.

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Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV)

The Endeavour share price is $2.98, up 3.7% today and down 19% in the calendar year to date (YTD).

Last week, Endeavour unveiled a strategy involving $300 million in cost savings by FY29, including $100 million in FY27.

The group wants to strengthen Dan Murphy's price leadership, modernise BWS' digital experience, and lift its hotels performance. 

Endeavour will divest non-core assets, including most of its winery and vineyard portfolio.

The group also lowered its dividend payout ratio to a range of 50% to 75% of underlying net profit after tax (NPAT).

Citi upgraded the ASX 200 consumer discretionary share to a buy rating on Wednesday.

However, the broker reduced its 12-month price target from $3.45 to $3.25.

This still implies a potential near-10% upside ahead.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

The BHP Group share price is $62.51, down 3.7% today, and up 40% over six months.

Germany's DZ Bank AG upgraded the ASX 200 mining share to a hold rating this week.

DZ Bank has a $65 price target on BHP shares.

This suggests that only 4% upside is left for the next 12 months.

Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC)

The Graincorp share price is $5.09, up 2% today, and down 38% over six months.

Jarden upgraded the ASX 200 consumer staples share to a hold rating on Tuesday.

The broker lowered its price target from $5.50 to $5.40.

This implies potential capital growth of 6% over the next year.

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR)

The Dicker Data share price is $11.16, down 1.4% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 technology share has lifted 22%.

Morgan Stanley upgraded Dicker Data shares to a buy rating this week.

The broker raised its 12-month price target from $10.30 to $11.

This implies the tech stock is fully valued today.

Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF

The Nufarm share price is $2.87, up 0.7% on Thursday and up 24% YTD.

UBS upgraded the chemical and seed technology company to a buy rating this week.

Following Nufarm's FY25 results, the broker lifted its target on the ASX 200 agriculture share from $2.80 to $3.50.

This suggests a 22% upside is on the way.

Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM)

The Sims share price is $27.68, down 2.5% today and up 52% YTD.

Morgan Stanley upgraded Sims shares to a hold rating on Monday.

The broker has a $24 target, implying a 13% downside over the next 12 months.

Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH)

The Tabcorp share price is 80 cents, down 0.6% today and down 32% over the past month.

Morgans upgraded the ASX 200 consumer discretionary share to a buy rating this week.

The broker said:

Following the announcement of AUSTRAC's investigation this month, the TAH share price has fallen approximately 37%.

While we expect the investigation to remain an overhang for the foreseeable future, at these levels the stock appears materially undervalued.

Current trading conditions remain supportive in our view and position the company well for a strong upcoming result, despite inherent uncertainty surrounding the scope of the investigation and the quantum of potential penalties.

Morgans has a share price target of $1.07, implying 34% potential capital growth ahead.

Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has positions in BHP Group. 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 positions in and has recommended Dicker Data. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group. 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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