9 ASX 200 shares with strengthened buy ratings this week

Brokers are positive on Paladin Energy, Coles, WiseTech, Centuria Capital, and other shares.

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are 0.3% higher at 9,061.6 points on the second last day of earnings season.

This week, brokers indicated continued confidence in several ASX 200 shares.

Let's check them out.

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Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)

The Coles share price is $23.40, down 1.4% today and down 3% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 consumer staples share has fallen 2%.

Morgan Stanley renewed its buy rating on Coles shares this week.

The broker has a 12-month price target of $25.

This suggests a potential 6% upside ahead.

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN)

The Mineral Resources share price is $64.35, down 1.6% today and up 74% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 mining share has soared 21%.

Bell Potter renewed its buy rating on Mineral Resources shares today.

The broker has a $75 target, which implies a 15% upside ahead.

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)

The Woolworths share price is $39.04, down 1.3% today and up 38% over 12 months.

This ASX 200 supermarket share has fallen 2% over the past month.

Morgans reiterated its buy rating on Woolworths shares with a price target of $43.50.

This implies potential capital gains of 11% ahead.

Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI)

The Centuria Capital share price is $1.18, down 1.3% today and down 52% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX real estate investment trust (REIT) has slumped 22%.

UBS maintained its buy rating on Centuria Capital shares today.

The broker lowered its target from $2.11 to $1.80, suggesting a 52% upside ahead.

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)

The Paladin Energy share price is $11.77, down 2.6% today and up 62% over 12 months.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 uranium share has ripped 28% higher.

Jefferies reaffirmed its buy rating on Paladin Energy shares yesterday.

The broker raised its price target from $12.50 to $14.50.

This suggests a potential 22% upside ahead.

NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)

The NextDC share price is $14, up 3.1% today and up 2% over 12 months.

This ASX 200 tech share has increased 6% over the past month.

UBS renewed its buy rating on NextDC shares today with a $22.55 target.

This implies potential capital growth of 61% over the next year.

Droneshield Ltd (ASX: DRO)

The Droneshield share price is $1.76, down 1.7% today and down 46% over 12 months.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 industrials share has fallen 2.5%.

Bell Potter renewed its buy rating on Droneshield shares this week.

The broker shaved its 12-month price target from $2.50 to $2.40.

This suggests a potential 35% upside ahead.

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)

The WiseTech share price is $41.89, up 6% today and down 58% over 12 months.

This ASX 200 tech share has risen 21% over the past month.

Morgans reiterated its buy rating on Wisetech shares this week.

The broker cut its target price from $67 to $62.50.

This implies a potential 49% upside ahead.

Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)

The Qantas share price is $9.54, down 1.2% today and down 21% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 airline share has fallen 8%.

Morgan Stanley retained its buy call on Qantas shares today.

The broker raised its target from $12.50 to $12.80.

This suggests a potential 33% upside ahead.

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 positions in and has recommended DroneShield, Jefferies Financial Group, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. 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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