ASX shares are climbing higher on Tuesday afternoon as investor jitters calm, oil prices fall, and gold edges higher.

Here are three ASX shares that brokers expect will help drive the share market higher over the next 12 months.

And one of them is tipped to jump 322%!

Generation Development Group Ltd (ASX: GDG)

The diversified financial services company’s shares have consistently and continually tumbled lower over the past year. 

At the time of writing, they’re trading for $2.68 each, down around 55% for the year to date and 63% lower than an all-time high in October last year. 

It looks like the share price decline is mostly investors taking their gains off the table after a strong rally through 2025.

The company itself continues to perform well. Its FY26 results showed Generation Development Group is performing well operationally. The company posted record funds under management of $6.5 billion in August, which is a 37% year-on-year increase. 

Its underlying NPAT also increased 21% to $40.7 million, and group revenue climbed 23% to $178.7 million.

The company also said that it thinks it is well-placed to benefit from strong structural tailwinds across superannuation, retirement, and managed account markets in FY27. Management expects continued FUM growth, supported by adviser adoption and stable product revenue margins.

Brokers are very optimistic that the shares can stage a turnaround. Market Index data shows that all brokers agree on a strong buy rating on the ASX shares. The $5.62 average target price implies about 109% upside at the time of writing.

Wildcat Resources Ltd (ASX: WC8)

The ASX lithium shares are down 2% for the day at the time of writing, trading at 27 cents each. That’s a 28% decline for the year to date, but the shares are still trading around 30% higher than 12 months ago.

In late August, the company reported strong lithium drill results at its Bolt Cutter Central and Tabba Tabba projects in WA. The company has identified multiple high-grade lithium drill intersections across Bolt Cutter Central and Tabba Tabba, including 16m at 1.5% Li₂O and 13.9m at 2.0% Li₂O.

The company is focused on delivering a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Bolt Cutter Central and advancing technical studies at Tabba Tabba, set for release in the second half of 2026. 

Wildcat is also targeting key new drill regions for further resource upgrades in the months ahead.

Experts are optimistic that Wildcat can reach its Tabba Tabba lithium project milestones and expand its Bolt Cutter discovery.

The company is also expected to benefit from an improving lithium market. If lithium demand from EVs and battery storage keeps rising, the ASX shares could benefit from a boom in demand.

Market Index data shows that all brokers have a strong buy rating on the shares. The $1.15 average target price implies a potential 322% upside, at the time of writing. 

Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL)

Deep Yellow is an ASX uranium development company with a portfolio of Australian and global projects. At the time of writing, its shares are down around 0.5% for the day, to an annual low of $1.09 a piece. For the year to date, the shares are now down around 44% and 46% lower than 12 months ago.

Rising bond yields and higher interest rates have acted as strong headwinds for ASX uranium shares over the past year. Uranium developers like Deep Yellow need upfront capital, and it takes several years to become profitable. Investors have also been rotating towards more stable or defensive assets in times of volatility.

It’s not all bad news, though. In August, the company announced it had completed two major milestones at its flagship Tumas Project in Namibia. These included a long-term water supply agreement and finalisation of local ownership arrangements. The company is now focused on successfully progressing its Tumas Project towards a Final Investment Decision in Q4 2026.

Brokers are also bullish that the ASX shares can keep climbing. Market Index data shows the majority have a strong buy rating, and the $2.28 average target price implies an upside of around 109% at the time of writing.

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Generation Development Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are down slightly in Tuesday lunchtime trade.

At the time of writing, the ASX bank shares are down around 0.1% to $151.11 each. Today’s decline means the shares are down around 7% over the past month, and around 6% lower for the year to date.

For context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up around 0.5% for the day, at the time of writing. This index is down around 3% over the past month and largely flat for the year to date.

The question now is, are CBA shares a buy? Or will any investment made today turn into an inevitable loss by October 2027?

Let’s take a look.

Analyst outlooks on CBA shares

Higher oil prices, a stubbornly high inflation rate, a tight jobs market, and the potential for more interest rate increases are all strong headwinds for CBA over the next 12 months.

And brokers aren’t too positive on the outlook for the bank shares going forward.

Market Index data shows all experts have a strong sell rating on the shares. The $125.20 average target price implies a downside of around 17% at the time of writing.

The data is similar on TradingView. The majority of analysts (14 out of 16) have a sell or strong sell rating on CBA shares. Another two rate the bank shares as a hold.

The average $128.29 target price implies the shares could fall around 15% over the next 12 months. Although some are even more bearish and think they have the potential to crash around 40% to $90 by this time next year, at the time of writing.

So, if I buy $10,000 of CBA shares today, what could they be worth by this time next year?

If broker forecasts come to fruition, a $10,000 investment in CBA shares today could be worth significantly less by October 2027. Average downsides of 15% to 17% could see $10,000 turn into $8,300 to $8,500 within the next 12 months.

If the more bearish expert forecasts come to fruition, a $10,000 investment today could drop to $6,000 by this time next year.

Does that mean investors should avoid buying CBA shares?

If capital gain is your plan, CBA shares might not be for you at the current trading price.

But there are some other reasons that the bank shares could still make for a good investment. 

Its large scale and strong operational performance means the company has the potential to be resilient through times of economic volatility, and its cyclical nature also means it can outperform during times of recovery.

And this is fantastic news for passive income-seeking investors.

CBA has a long history of paying its shareholders regular fully-franked dividends dating back to 1992. These are typically paid out every six months, in March and September.

The bank most recently paid its shareholders a $2.70-per-share fully-franked final dividend and a fully-franked full-year dividend of $5.05. That translates to a yield of around 3.3%.

Forecasts suggest the bank will pay its shareholders closer to $5.45 per share in FY27, which translates to a forward dividend yield of roughly 3.6%.

So while your $10,000 investment might not rocket higher in value, you could still earn a tidy passive income off of it. 

Using the current trading price and forecasted $5.45 per share dividend in FY27, I’ve calculated that you could earn around $360 in passive income off a $10,000 investment in FY27.

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

CAR Group vs Seek shares: Which online classifieds company offers better value?

Australians weighing up online classifieds stocks might find themselves choosing between CAR Group Ltd (ASX: CAR) and Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK). Both companies have carved out leading roles in digital marketplaces, but their business models, recent performance, and value for investors are each surprisingly distinct. Whether you’re after dividends, growth, or just a smart long-term buy, there’s plenty to consider in a direct CAR Group vs Seek share showdown.

The case for CAR Group

CAR Group is a genuine heavyweight in the vehicle classifieds space. Best known locally for its flagship Carsales platform, CAR Group has expanded beyond Australia into digital marketplaces in South Korea, the US, and Latin America. According to its company profile, the group directly operates several overseas subsidiaries and holds a majority interest in Brazil’s webmotors.

Three fundamentals stand out for CAR Group:

• Market Cap: $8.34 billion, making it significantly larger than Seek Ltd in pure market size.
• Dividend Yield: 3.84%, with partial franking at 30% – not fully franked but still appealing given current rates.
• Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.828, matched by a reported P/E ratio of 27.02.

CAR Group’s dividend has grown steadily over many years, reflecting a pattern of semi-annual increases. However, its year-to-date return has been negative at -24.5%, indicating the share price has faced a tough period.

The case for Seek

Seek is the dominant name in online employment classifieds, connecting jobseekers with employers and branching out into learning and business sale platforms. Seek’s reach extends well outside Australia across Asia and Latin America, and its inclusion of services like Seek Learning and Seek Volunteer gives it a somewhat diversified edge.

Key points for Seek:

• Dividend Yield: 4.33%, fully franked at 100%, which comes with maximum franking credits for eligible investors.
• Market Cap: $4.24 billion – noticeably smaller than CAR Group, but still a major ASX contender.
• P/E Ratio: 24.88, slightly below CAR Group, though the reported EPS is negative at -$0.858.

Notably, Seek has one of the most consistent and long-standing fully franked dividend histories among Australian tech-leaning businesses. However, its year-to-date return is -45.8%, which is a much steeper decline than CAR Group’s. Also, note: Seek’s reported P/E ratio may be based on a different earnings measure (e.g. underlying or forward earnings) than the EPS figure shown, which is why they may appear inconsistent.

Valuation comparison

Here’s how the numbers stack up side by side:

Metric	CAR Group	Seek
Market Cap	$8.34 billion	$4.24 billion
P/E Ratio	27.02	24.88
Dividend Yield	3.84% (30% franked)	4.33% (100% franked)
Earnings Per Share	$0.828	-$0.858
Dividend per Share	$0.87	$0.52
Year To Date Return	-24.5%	-45.8%

Seek edges ahead on dividend yield and investors get the bonus of full franking credits, which can be a decent tax benefit. CAR Group, on the other hand, is bigger, has a positive EPS, and more modest negative returns this year.

Recent share price momentum

Comparing recent share price performance up to 1 October 2026:

• As of 1 October 2026, CAR Group closed at $22.00. Its year-to-date return stands at -24.5%.
• As of 1 October 2026, Seek finished at $11.85, with a sharper year-to-date slide of -45.8%.
• Both shares have faced selling pressure over 2026, but Seek’s drop has been noticeably more severe over the same period.

Which is the better buy?

If I had to choose today, my pick would be CAR Group. Despite facing a tough year, it remains profitable with a positive EPS, a significantly larger market cap, and less severe recent losses than Seek. CAR Group’s dividend isn’t fully franked, but the blend of yield, size, and ongoing profitability tips the scale for me.

Seek’s fully franked, higher percentage dividend would normally be appealing. But the negative EPS and steeper price decline raise some red flags. The inconsistent EPS and P/E figures for Seek suggest underlying or adjusted measures are in play, so I’d approach its valuation with extra caution.

Of course, both businesses are proven leaders with global reach and clear digital moats. But for value and resilience right now, CAR Group looks just that bit steadier to me.

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