Share prices are always changing, giving investors the ability to choose ASX share opportunities at cheap valuations.
ASX reporting season recently finished. This gave analysts the chance to update their views on businesses, including share price targets.
I’m going to talk about two businesses that analysts suggest could deliver returns of at least 40% or more in the next 12 months.
Macquarie Technology Group Ltd (ASX: MAQ)
This ASX share describes itself as an Australian data centre, cloud, cybersecurity and telecom operator for government and mid-to-large business customers. It aims to provide the best customer services in Australia.
According to CMC Markets, there have been five ratings on the business within the last three months, with four of those being a buy. The average price target is $83.24, suggesting a possible rise of 50% over the next year.
One of the company’s core attractions is that how 95% of its revenue has come from contracted monthly recurring revenue.
The ASX share is heavily investing to unlock future earnings â in FY26 its capital expenditure was $230.5 million, including $186.2 for IC3 SuperWest). In the coming years, its earnings should grow as a result of these investments.
Despite the investing, its underlying operating profit (EBITDA) grew by 2% to $115.9 million during FY26. The EBITDA is expected to rise again, though modestly, in FY27 with IC3 SuperWest phase 1 revenue starting in the second half of FY27.
Mader Group Ltd (ASX: MAD)
The other ASX share I’ll highlight is Mader. It describes itself as a global leader in the provision of specialist technical services across multiple industries.
Its labour market platform allows it to connect a global network of over 520 customers to a skilled in-house workforce of approximately 4,500 personnel on flexible, fit for purpose and cost-effective terms.
According to CMC Invest, there has been three analyst ratings on the business within the last three months, with all of those ratings being a buy. The average price target of those three ratings is $8.86, suggesting a possible rise of 42% over the next 12 months.
FY26 was a solid year of growth for the business, with 15% revenue growth to $1 billion and net profit after tax (NPAT) growth of 15% to $65.4 million. Plus, its balance sheet‘s net debt improved by $44 million, resulting in a net cash position of $35.7 million.
In FY27, the business expects to grow by at least 13% to $1.13 billion, with net profit of at least $72.5 million (that’s 11% growth).
Double-digit growth is a strong level of expansion given the current economic climate.
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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Mader Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Mader Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.