Downer EDI – Buy Signal
Downer EDI is under Algo Engine buy conditions and is a current holding in our ASX 100 model portfolio.
We see buying support building at the $7.50 level. Watch for the short-term indicators to turn positive.
Downer EDI – Buy Signal
Downer EDI is now under Algo Engine buy conditions and was added into our ASX 100 model portfolio.
We are comfortable with DOW’s broader business, given the track record of earnings delivery. The recent issues DOW encountered within the solar and engineering projects were absorbed within FY19 guidance.
FY 20 earnings should deliver 8% EPS growth, which places the stock on a forward yield of 4.5%.
Downer EDI offers value within the $6.75 – $7.00 range.
Boral, CIMIC & Downer EDI
$280 billion in announced public infrastructure projects by 2020 in Australia, will help support growth for Boral, Downer EDI and CIMIC.
Boral & CIMIC are showing Algo Engine sell signals, whereas, DOW is under a a recent Algo Engine buy signal.
All three names are attractive on a fundamental basis, however, the deep discount in Boral makes it our preferred allocation.
Downer EDI – Take Profit
Downer EDI recently moved into Algo Engine sell conditions after forming a new lower high at $7.50.
Downer reported 1H FY19 revenue of $6.6bn, EBITDA of $413mn and underlying NPATA of A$146mn, up 11% on the same time last year. Full year FY19 earnings are likely to be around $330mn.
We will take another look at the buy-side of Downer on a pullback below $6.80.
CIMIC & Downer EDI
CIMIC and Downer EDI present value following the recent share price weakness.
Downer EDI is still showing negative momentum on the short-term indicator and we recommend waiting for a turn higher.
Buy Downer EDI
During our Opportunities in Review webinar series, we’ve been suggesting Downer EDI as a buy at $6.75.
Downer EDI has confirmed 13% EPS growth for the year ahead, which should support a $7.50 to $8.00 initial price target.
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Downer EDI Boasts 13% Earnings Growth
Downer EDI re-affirmed 13% EPS earnings growth, which looks attractive against an average market growth rate of 5 – 7 %.
Macro conditions remain positive in DOW’s key markets across education, health, mining road & rail transport.
Based on FY20 EPS growth we now have DOW on a forward yield of 4.4%.
Internal momentum indicators are pointing higher and we see scope for an upside move into the $7.80/90 range.
Downer EDI
Looking For More Upside in DOW & CIM
We recommend buying both Downer EDI & CIMIC Group at current levels.
Both of these infrastructure names have pulled back materially from their June highs without any negative changes to their growth prospects.
From a technical perspective, we see medium-term upside targets of $7.50 and $51.50, respectfully.
Keep CIMIC On The Radar
CIMIC was a stand out during the recent earnings season with growth coming in well above market consensus, supported by large infrastructure spending.
We expect 2 – 3 years of above trend growth in CIMIC and see the current weakness as an opportunity to accumulate the stock.
Our buy range is $48.50 to $47.50.
Also keep an eye on any weakness in the share price of Downer EDI, as a buy on the dip opportunity.
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Downer EDI confirms growth expectations
Our Algo Engine generated a buy signal in Downer EDI back in June at $6.60, with the stock price now pushing $8.00, most of the good news is priced in.
The FY18 earnings were announced on Thursday and the numbers were in line with consensus expectations. The highlight is the forward guidance of 13% growth.
FY18 NPATA came in at $296 & FY19 guidance now sits at $335m. This places Downer EDI on a forward yield of 4%.
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