Too Many Clouds Above Dexus to Turn Bullish -- Market Talk

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2119 GMT - Jefferies offers several reasons why it's sticking with a hold call on Dexus. Dexus's intention to buy back up to 10% of stock can boost its funds from operations and net tangible assets. "However, Dexus is arguably selling office at the bottom of the cycle," analyst Andrew Dodds says. Dexus's balance sheet is under pressure with gearing of 34%. That provides limited scope for Dexus to deploy capital into the buyback without selling assets, Jefferies says. Dexus is also in a dispute with Australia Pacific Airports Corp., with upcoming mediation a looming risk. Jefferies says A$41 million of trading profits made by Dexus in 1H has created a large earnings hole that must be filled in FY 2027. Dexus ended Wednesday at A$6.45, above Jefferies's A$6.10 price target. (david.winning@wsj.com; @dwinningWSJ)

 

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