Weekly | Can $AAI, $FPH, $JHX, $S32 & $CSC Keep Running?
The $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ enjoyed a very pleasant end to the trading week indeed this Friday.
After yesterday's nasty drop, investors seemed keen to turn over a new leaf before the end of the week. The ASX 200 opened sharply higher and stayed in green territory all session. The index ended up closing with a healthy 1.62% gain, leaving it at 8,731.7 points as we head into the weekend.
1. $Alcoa Corp(AAI.AU)$ +13.65%
Aluminum producer benefiting from tight supply and strong pricing.
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Higher aluminum prices and Q1 2026 results: Realized aluminum prices rose sequentially (LME strength, premiums), driving net income to $425M (vs. prior quarter). Adjusted EBITDA $595M. Prices continued rising into May (exceeding $3,600+/ton at points).
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Supply tightness and market tailwinds: Global aluminum supply constraints (China/Europe cuts, disruptions) supported prices; positive sentiment around industrial demand and hard assets rotation.
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Operational and strategic progress: Improved profitability from higher metal prices + mark-to-market gains; ongoing focus on cost control and initiatives.
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Dividend and momentum: Recent dividend declaration and strong short-term technicals (buy signals on MAs, multi-day gains).
Latest data: Strong YTD performance (~128% 1Y in some metrics), trading with positive MA signals. Valuation reflected commodity leverage
2. $FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE C(FPH.AU)$ +12.73%
Strong reaction to FY26 results released ~May 26.
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Robust FY26 results beat/growth: Operating revenue NZ$2.31B (+14% YoY, +12% constant currency); net profit NZ$468.5M (+24% YoY, +28% CC). Hospital products +18%, strong consumables demand.
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Positive FY27 guidance: Revenue NZ$2.45–2.57B and profit NZ$500–550M expected, with margin improvement despite tariffs.
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Volume + clinical practice drivers: Sustained demand in respiratory/surgical care; installed base driving recurring revenue.
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Analyst upgrades and momentum: Upward revisions (e.g., Jefferies); stock reacted sharply post-results.
Latest data: TTM P/E ~47–50x range pre/post results (premium valuation for growth); 50-day SMA around A$31; strong revenue/earnings momentum.
3. $JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES-CDI(JHX.AU)$ +12.20%
Building materials firm with housing recovery signals and recent momentum.
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Housing market recovery signals + prior guidance raises: Earlier FY26 outlook improvements (siding/trim sales) and Q3 beats supported rebound; US housing normalization and channel inventory improvements.
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Operational optimization and synergies: Manufacturing footprint adjustments for ~$25M annualized savings; AZEK integration progress delivering ahead of schedule.
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Recent price action and technical rebound: Sharp multi-day gains (up ~19% from recent lows in reports); positive sentiment in building materials amid macro shifts.
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Analyst support: Buy ratings with targets implying upside (e.g., ~A$33–40 range).
Latest data: TTM P/E high (~110–120x) due to cyclical recovery; forward P/E lower (~21x); Price/Sales ~2.5x; trading near recent highs with volatility.
4. $SOUTH32 LTD(S32.AU)$ +10.57%
Diversified miner with copper/manganese exposure amid commodity strength.
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Higher commodity prices (copper, etc.): Benefited from elevated base metals; H1 FY26 underlying earnings up significantly on prices.
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Operational recovery and projects: Manganese restarts, Sierra Gorda improvements, Hermosa/Taylor updates; production guidance stability.
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Analyst upgrades and sentiment shift: Citi/others turned more constructive; focus on growth assets and balance sheet.
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Broader resources momentum: Copper demand tailwinds and diversified portfolio resilience.
Latest data: Forward P/E attractive in mining context (~12x in some reports); strong YTD (~31%); recent quarterly production highlights.
5. $Capstone Copper Corp(CSC.AU)$ +10.11%
Copper producer riding high prices and solid operations.
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Record Q1 2026 performance + copper prices: Adjusted EBITDA and EPS records; realized copper ~$5.92/lb. Strong LME prices (+16% QoQ).
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Production and cost execution: Sulphide output solid; C1 cash costs managed (e.g., $2.18/lb at key sites).
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Copper market tailwinds: Sustained high prices from demand (electrification, AI/data centers indirectly).
Latest data: TTM P/E ~16x; strong 1Y performance (~70%+); trading above 50-day SMA with momentum.
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