JFrog stock rises as Cantor Fitzgerald maintains Overweight rating after strong Q2
On Thursday, UBS analysts raised the price target for ASX Limited stock to AUD69.50 from AUD66.45, while maintaining a Sell rating. The decision comes as ASX Limited experienced strong momentum in May, particularly in cash equities, where the average daily turnover increased by 20% compared to the previous period. This growth outpaced the futures average daily volume, which rose by 8%. According to InvestingPro data, the stock is trading near its 52-week high, with an impressive year-to-date return of 20%.
Equity markets showed a 3.8% increase over the month and a 7.5% rise since the third quarter of 2025, contributing to higher market capitalization levels by the end of May. These levels are expected to support increased annual listing fees in the fiscal year 2026. The company maintains an impressive 95.6% gross profit margin and has consistently paid dividends for 27 consecutive years, as highlighted by InvestingPro.
Despite the positive revenue trends and reports of new cost initiatives, UBS analysts expressed concerns over accelerating depreciation and amortization costs due to rising capital expenditures. They project an earnings per share compound annual growth rate of less than 4% from fiscal years 2025 to 2029.
The analysts noted that ASX Limited is trading at a 26.3x price-to-earnings ratio based on their estimates, indicating limited value appeal. Additionally, they highlighted potential execution and regulatory risks associated with the company’s CHESS replacement project, reinforcing their decision to maintain a Sell rating.
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