Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC) shares are in demand on Thursday after the ASX-listed property group announced another major divestment.

At the time of writing, the Lendlease share price is up 5.84% to $3.08.

That adds to a better recent run for the ASX real estate stock, which has now climbed almost 10% over the past month.

However, shareholders are still sitting on some heavy losses in 2026. Lendlease shares remain down about 40% since the start of the year, showing just how much pressure the stock has been under.

Here’s what the company told the market today.

Lendlease sells Keyton stake

According to the release, Lendlease is selling its remaining interest in the Keyton Retirement Living Trust.

Current co-investor Aware Super will acquire Lendlease’s 25.1% interest for $525 million, with the net proceeds to be used to reduce group debt.

The deal is in line with the company’s half-year 2026 book value and remains subject to conditions, including regulatory approvals.

Lendlease is targeting completion in the first half of FY27.

Keyton is a retirement living business, and the sale adds another piece to Lendlease’s plan to simplify the group and recycle capital out of its non-core assets.

That has been a major focus for Lendlease as it works through its turnaround. Over the past year, sentiment has been weighed down by debt concerns, asset sales, and earnings pressure.

More capital recycling

The latest deal adds to a growing list of moves from Lendlease’s Capital Release Unit (CRU).

The company said it has now announced or completed more than $3.4 billion of capital recycling transactions since its May 2024 strategy update.

That includes asset sales across Australian communities, US military housing, international land and inventory, retail and office interests, and other holdings.

Management said the “focus remains on balancing value realisation with speed of execution.”

Can the recovery continue?

Today’s gain is a welcome change for Lendlease shareholders, but it doesn’t erase what has been a brutal year.

The stock is still down around 40% since the start of 2026, so the market is unlikely to get carried away on one deal.

The $525 million Keyton sale gives Lendlease more cash to reduce debt and keeps its capital recycling plan moving.

But there’s still a lot of work to do. The company needs to keep completing asset sales, bring debt down further, and avoid selling assets too cheaply.

Until that happens, the Lendlease share price could move sideways from here.

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S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are down 0.3% to 8,780.1 points on Thursday.

Meanwhile, three experts have revealed their views on three ASX 200 shares.

Let’s see what they think. 

Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR)

The Karoon Energy share price is $1.29, down 5.8% today and down 17% in the calendar year to date (YTD). 

Karoon Energy shares tumbled 11% last Tuesday when the company issued production downgrades.

Calendar year 2026 total production guidance was revised to a range of 7.2 MMboe to 8.2 MMboe.

That’s down from 8.1 MMboe to 9.2 MMboe previously.

Citi reiterated its buy rating on this ASX 200 energy share but cut its 12-month target from $2.50 to $1.75.

Last week, oil prices slumped back to pre-war levels after the US and Iran signed an interim deal and began new talks in Switzerland.

Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB)

The Brambles share price is $19.57, up 2.6% today, and down 14% YTD.

Christopher Watt from Bell Potter has a hold rating on this ASX 200 industrials share. 

On The Bull, Watt explained: 

The underlying franchise remains high quality, but a recent trading update introduced uncertainty around supply constraints, freight costs, plant inefficiencies and softer conditions in parts of Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Management has presented a credible plan to improve capacity through new pallets and service centres, but the financial recovery may take longer than the operational fix.

With earnings expectations still at risk, the outlook is balanced.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

The REA share price is $133.43, up 1.4% today and down 28% YTD. 

Michael Ardrey from Bell Potter has a sell rating on this ASX 200 communications share. 

REA expects no growth in home values across the combined capital cities in CY26, and a rebound to 5.5% growth in CY27.

Ardrey explained the broker’s reiterated sell recommendation: 

Our thesis rests on REA’s share price declining from a reduction in EPS forecasts in-line with market pricing, driven by: (1) Elevated near-term RBA cash rate forecast driving softening in demand for lending, (2) Recent budget measures adversely impacting investment in property as an asset class, largely in the investor book partially offset by owner-occupied; (3) Both factors combining to negatively impact average national dwelling values and listing volumes more than offsetting Buy yield for REA; and (4) REA’s history of EPS declines in a falling 12-mth average dwelling price environment.

The analyst gave REA shares a 12-month target of $133, down from $137.

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In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is out of form and in the red. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down 0.4% to 8,773.8 points.

Four ASX shares that are falling more than most today are listed below. Here’s why they are dropping:

Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO)

The Judo Capital share price is down 40% to 92.5 cents. Investors have been selling the small business lender’s shares after it increased its cost of risk and downgraded its earnings guidance. Judo Capital now expects its FY 2026 cost of risk to be in the range of $116 million to $122 million. This has been driven by three exposures across different sectors that have recently emerged. As a result, Judo Capital now expects its profit before tax in FY 2026 to be between $163 million and $169 million. This is down meaningfully from its previous guidance of between $180 million and $190 million. The company’s CEO, Chris Bayliss, said: “While today’s update is partly a result of the macro environment, it is nevertheless disappointing.”

Minerals 260 Ltd (ASX: MI6)

The Minerals 260 share price is down almost 12% to 83.5 cents. The gold industry is a sea of red on Thursday following another pullback in the gold price. This has seen the S&P/ASX All Ords Gold Index drop 5% today. In other news, this morning, Minerals 260 released results from the ongoing drilling program at its 100% owned 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project. It is possible that some investors were expecting stronger results than those that were released.

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)

The Santos share price is down 3% to $7.03. Investors have been selling energy shares today following another pullback in oil prices overnight. Traders were selling oil after tankers continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index is down 2.5% this afternoon.

Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR)

The Worley share price is down almost 9% to $11.20. This morning, this professional services company revealed that the Middle East conflict has continued to impact its earnings. Worley now estimates the impact to FY 2026 underlying EBITA to be up to $60 million. This is up materially from its previous estimate of $30 million to $40 million. It explains: “The extended duration and ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict continues to cause disruption to the progress of existing projects. While there have been no project cancellations, customers continue to delay the commencement and award of new projects.”

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