Broker Views
The Broker Views tell you what brokers are tipping and any that are making the news.
RBC Capital downgrades Admiral to 'sector perform'
Thursday 22 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Admiral Group on Thursday to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' and slashed the price target to 3,100p from 3,600p.
Deutsche Bank lifts price target on Vodafone
Thursday 22 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank lifted its price target on 'buy' rated Vodafone on Thursday to 150p from 140p.
Berenberg starts Concurrent Technologies at 'buy'
Thursday 22 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on embedded computer products manufacturer Concurrent Technologies with a 275p target price and a 'buy' rating on Thursday, calling the group a "top 'PIC'".
Broker tips: Halma, Weir, Smiths, Admiral, Phoenix, JD Sports
Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg took a fresh look at the UK capital goods sector on Wednesday, stating 2026 would likely see the acceleration of fiscal dominance among key global geographies with geopolitics, and fiscal support driving strategic industry growth to varying degrees in many jurisdictions.
Goldman Sachs downgrades Admiral, upgrades Phoenix
Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs downgraded Admiral but upgraded Phoenix on Wednesday as it took a look at the European insurance sector.
Berenberg upgrades Smiths to 'buy', raises target prices on Halma and Weir
Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg took a fresh look at the UK capital goods sector on Wednesday, stating 2026 would likely see the acceleration of fiscal dominance among key global geographies with geopolitics, and fiscal support driving strategic industry growth to varying degrees in many jurisdictions.
Shore Capital notes 'encouraging' update from JD Sports but stays cautious
Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has kept a 'hold' rating on JD Sports Fashion given the "muted outlook" for the sports apparel retailer next year, but said it sees a number of positives in Wednesday's trading update.
Broker tips: Whitbread, IHG, Marshalls, Bango
Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg downgraded Premier Inn owner Whitbread to 'hold' from 'buy', as it said the company has been the victim of exogenous factors outside of its control that have left the five-year plan out of reach.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on Bango
Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on software firm Bango from 244p to 212p on Tuesday following the group's full-year trading update.
Citi downgrades European equities, cites tariff uncertainty
Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded Continental European equities to 'neutral' from 'overweight' on Tuesday as it said the latest step-up in transatlantic tensions and tariff uncertainty dent the near-term investment case, casting doubt on broad-based earnings per share inflection in 2026.
Berenberg downgrades Whitbread, upgrades IHG
Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg downgraded Premier Inn owner Whitbread on Tuesday to 'hold' from 'buy', as it said the company has been the victim of exogenous factors outside of its control that have left the five-year plan out of reach.
RBC Capital lowers target price on Marshalls
Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets lowered their target price on natural stone and concrete products manufacturer Marshalls from 240p to 195p on Tuesday as they took "a more cautious view" on the group's full-year 2026 trading performance.
Broker tips: Vodafone, Johnson Service Group, Hochschild Mining, Greencore
Monday 19 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Citi lifted its price target on Vodafone to 100p from 85p on Mponday as it put Kenyan telecoms firm Safaricom in its forecasts.
JPMorgan downgrades Hochschild Mining to 'neutral' but lifts price target
Monday 19 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan downgraded Hochschild Mining on Monday and placed the shares on 'negative catalyst watch' as it took a look at EMEA gold miners.
Citi lifts price target on Vodafone, maintains 'neutral' rating
Monday 19 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Citi lifted its price target on Vodafone on Monday to 100p from 85p as it put Kenyan telecoms firm Safaricom in its forecasts.
Berenberg nudges up target price on Johnson Service Group
Monday 19 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg nudged up their target price on Johnson Service Group from 195 to 205p after the group reported "another resilient performance".
RBC ups targets for Greencore as Bakkavor acquisition lifts growth potential
Monday 19 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets has raised its target price for Greencore from 300p to 330p and reiterated an 'outperform' rating on the stock, highlighting the upside potential from the convenience food group's acquisition of Bakkavor.
Berenberg lifts Genus forecasts, remains bullish for year ahead
Friday 16 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has raised its target price for Genus following the animal genetics group's first-half trading update on Friday, keeping the stock at a 'buy' citing "multiple catalysts" for the year ahead.
Berenberg lifts Genus forecasts, remains bullish for year ahead
Friday 16 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has raised its target price for Genus following the animal genetics group's first-half trading update on Friday, keeping the stock at a 'buy' citing "multiple catalysts" for the year ahead.
Broker tips: Close Brothers, BP, Genus
Friday 16 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Close Brothers sparked on Friday after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and hiked its price target to 625p from 475p.
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Friday 16 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: Dunelm, Atalaya Mining, Hays
Thursday 15 Jan 2026 - Shore Capital still sees reasons to 'buy' Dunelm despite festive slump
Thursday 15 Jan 2026 - RBC Capital cuts Hays price target
Thursday 15 Jan 2026 - Berenberg hikes target price on Atalaya Mining following FY update
Thursday 15 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: Reckitt Benckiser, Liontrust Asset Management
Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 - Berenberg lowers target price on Liontrust Asset Management
Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 - RBC Capital downgrades Reckitt, factors in Essential Home sale
Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Pearson, JD Sports
Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 - Deutsche Bank downgrades BAE Systems to 'hold'
Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 - JD Sports AI deal a 'small positive', says Citi
Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 - JPMorgan trims Pearson price target
Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: Pearson, WPP, Auto Trader, Travis Perkins
Monday 12 Jan 2026 - Travis Perkins 'likely' to miss profit forecasts, says Jefferies
Monday 12 Jan 2026 - Citi starts Pearson at 'buy' as it takes a look at media stocks
Monday 12 Jan 2026 - Berenberg slashes Auto Trader target price on Deal Builder issues
Monday 12 Jan 2026 - Berenberg says Glencore-Rio deal makes sense, copper exposure the focus
Friday 09 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: AB Foods, M&S, Prudential
Friday 09 Jan 2026 - Shore Capital downgrades AB Foods after profit warning
Friday 09 Jan 2026 - Berenberg upgrades Marks & Spencer to 'buy'
Friday 09 Jan 2026 - JPMorgan lifts Prudential target price, reiterates 'overweight'
Friday 09 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: BT Group, Safestore
Thursday 08 Jan 2026 - Jefferies upgrades Safestore to 'buy'
Thursday 08 Jan 2026 - Citi reiterates 'sell' rating on BT Group
Thursday 08 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: Vodafone, NatWest, Lloyds, Playtech
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 - Barclays downgrades NatWest to 'equalweight' after strong run
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 - Citi starts coverage of Playtech at 'buy'
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 - Jefferies flags downside risks for Unilever, stays at 'underperform'
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 - Berenberg upgrades Vodafone to 'buy', shares spark
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 - RBC keeps 'outperform' on Burberry ahead of Q3 update
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 - Morgan Stanley upgrades Rentokil, downgrades DCC
Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 - Bank of America downgrades Adidas and JD Sports, shares tumble
Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 - Shore Capital hails Next update but sees tough trading backdrop for 2026
Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 - JPMorgan places Ocado on 'positive catalyst watch', shares spark
Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 - JPMorgan places Ocado on 'positive catalyst watch', shares spark
Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 - RBC Capital upgrades Diageo to 'outperform'
Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: Ocado, JD Sports, Rentokil, RS Group, DCC
Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 - Citi reiterates 'buy' on Fresnillo, hikes price target
Monday 05 Jan 2026 - Berenberg upgrades Johnson Matthey to 'buy', shares surge
Monday 05 Jan 2026 - Broker tips: Johnson Matthey, Fresnillo
Monday 05 Jan 2026 - Sale of Secure Trust Bank's motor finance arm 'very positive', says Shore Capital
Monday 29 Dec 2025 - Broker tips: Computacenter, Integrafin
Friday 19 Dec 2025 - Peel Hunt downgrades Computacenter to 'hold'
Friday 19 Dec 2025 - Berenberg maintains 'buy' rating on Integrafin following FY results
Friday 19 Dec 2025 - Broker tips: Rentokil Initial, Currys
Thursday 18 Dec 2025 - BoA upgrades Rentokil to 'buy', shares spark
Thursday 18 Dec 2025 - Berenberg highlights buying opportunity at Currys after H1 beat
Thursday 18 Dec 2025 - Broker tips: M&G, Glencore, HSBC
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 - KBW upgrades HSBC to 'outperform'
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 - UBS downgrades M&G to 'neutral', says shares fairly valued
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 - UBS upgrades Phoenix Group to 'buy', shares spark
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 - Berenberg upgrades Glencore to 'buy'
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 - Broker tips: Solid State, Zigup
Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 - Panmure Liberum hikes target price on Zigup
Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 - Berenberg starts Solid State at 'buy'
Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 - Broker tips: Savills, Travis Perkins, Smith & Nephew, Tesco, Next, Sainsbury's, AB Foods
Monday 15 Dec 2025 - Shore Capital starts Savills at 'buy'
Monday 15 Dec 2025 - Panmure Liberum sees earnings upside at Travis Perkins
Monday 15 Dec 2025
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