11 ASX 200 shares with reaffirmed buy ratings post-results

Brokers retained a positive view on CSL, BHP, Flight Centre, NextDC, and other shares post-results.

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are up 0.55% at 9,027.8 points on Thursday.

Following the August reporting season, brokers have reviewed their ratings and 12-month price targets on hundreds of ASX stocks.

Here are some companies that scored reaffirmed buy ratings following their latest financial reports.

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CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL)

The CSL share price is $175.12, up 0.7% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 healthcare share has ripped 41% higher.

Morgans renewed its buy rating on CSL shares with a 12-month price target of $187.71.

This suggests a potential 7% upside ahead.

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN)

The Mineral Resources share price is $63.69, up 2.5% today.

This ASX 200 mining share has ascended 10% over the past month.

RBC Capital reiterated its buy rating on Mineral Resources shares with a price target of $80.

This implies a potential 25% upside ahead.

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)

The Santos share price is $8.26, up 7.4% today.

This ASX 200 energy share has increased 8% over the past month.

Citi renewed its buy rating on Santos shares.

The broker raised its 12-month price target from $8.30 to $9.

This suggests a potential 9% upside ahead.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

The BHP share price is $64.01, down 1% today after going ex-dividend.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 copper share has risen 5%.

Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its buy rating on BHP shares.

The broker raised its 12-month target from $67.50 to $68.

This suggests a potential 6% upside ahead.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)

The Lynas share price is $15.46, up 2.3% today.

This ASX 200 mining share has leapt 10% over the past month.

JP Morgan reiterated its buy rating on Lynas shares with a price target of $19.10.

This implies a potential 23% upside ahead.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC)

The Nine Entertainment share price is 97 cents, up 1% today.

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

Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its buy rating on Nine shares with a 12-month target of $1.40.

This suggests a potential 42% upside ahead.

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)

The Coles share price is $23.58, up 0.3% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 consumer staples share has fallen 3%.

Morgan Stanley reiterated its buy rating on Coles shares.

The broker increased its price target from $25 to $25.80.

This implies potential capital gains of 9% ahead.

Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)

The Qantas share price is $9.35, up 1.3% today.

This ASX 200 travel share has fallen 9% over the past month.

Morgan Stanley renewed its buy rating on Qantas shares with a $12.80 target.

This implies potential capital growth of 36% over the next year.

NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)

The NextDC share price is $12.70, down 0.2% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 tech share has fallen 6%.

UBS renewed its buy rating on NextDC shares with a $23.45 target.

This suggests a potential 85% upside ahead.

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)

The Paladin Energy share price is $11.31, up 1.8% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 uranium share has soared 20%.

Canaccord Genuity renewed its buy rating on Paladin Energy shares.

The broker raised its 12-month price target from $15.40 to $15.80.

This suggests a potential 40% upside ahead.

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)

The Flight Centre share price is $11.52, down 0.3% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 travel share has fallen 13%.

JP Morgan renewed its buy rating on Flight Centre shares with a $15.30 target.

This suggests a potential 32% upside ahead.

Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. 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 CSL and JPMorgan Chase. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group, CSL, Flight Centre Travel Group, and Nine Entertainment. 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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