COH – Algo Buy Signal

Posted on | by Leon Hinde

Cochlear is now under Algo Engine buy conditions and has been added to our ASX 100 model portfolio.

We expect 10% EPS growth over the next 12 months. Although, the stock remains expensive at 40x earnings and trading on a 1.8% yield.

Since writing the above post in Dec last year, COH has rallied from $175 to a high of $257. The subsequent pullback has seen buying interest rebuild at the higher low of $210.

This is the second cluster of Algo Engine buy signals and we’ve taken the opportunity to add to our original allocation.

16/12 Update: COH remains a buy at $215.

CSL – Buy

Posted on | by Leon Hinde

CSL has lobbed a US$11.7bn all cash public tender offer for Switzerland based specialty drug company Vifor Pharma.

The acquisition is being funded via a combination of a private placement, SPP and cash/debt, with commencement around 18 Jan-22.

Stockland – Buy

Posted on | by Leon Hinde

is under Algo Engine buy conditions and we see buying interest building above the $4.20 support level.

1Q22 Update and Reconfirming Guidance:

FY22 estimated FFO per security forecast in the range of 34.6 to 35.6 cents. Distribution per security is forecast to be within our target payout ratio of 75% to 85% of FFO.

Current market conditions remain uncertain and challenging with ongoing lockdowns and community transmission of COVID-19. All forward looking statements including FY22 earnings guidance are provided on the basis that the vaccination roll out continues and COVID-19 restrictions ease towards the end of CY21 and are underpinned by the following business assumptions:
• Residential settlement around 6,400 lots
• Residential operating profit margin ~18%
• Land Lease communities delivering ~300 sites in FY22
• Retail rent collection returning to levels experienced prior to recent lockdowns towards the end of CY21