The Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) share price is in focus today after Frasers Group plc extended its on-market takeover bid for Accent Group Limited, giving investors more time to consider their options.

What did Accent Group report?

• Frasers Group plc has extended its on-market takeover offer for Accent Group Limited shares.
• The new closing date for the offer is 4:00pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
• No changes have been made to the other terms of the offer.
• Accent Group Limited ordinary shares remain quoted on the ASX throughout the offer period.

What else do investors need to know?

The extension of the takeover offer provides Accent Group shareholders with additional time to assess whether to accept Frasers Group’s bid. Investors should note that the offer’s terms and price remain unchanged despite this extension.

Frasers Group, which already owns or controls a portion of Accent Group shares, is seeking to acquire all remaining ordinary shares. There is no indication of revised terms, so the original offer conditions still apply.

What’s next for Accent Group?

Accent Group shareholders now have until at least 30 September 2026 to make a decision. Unless further extended or withdrawn, this is the final date for the current bid.

Shareholders are encouraged to review the notice of extension and consider any updates that may be released. Ongoing transparency from both Accent Group and Frasers Group will help investors stay informed about the process.

Accent Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, the Accent Group shares have declined 51%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which is flat over the same period.

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Investors have been rotating out of the resources sector into the previously out of favour industrials sectors over the past couple of months, the team at Canaccord Genuity says.

And while some of these stocks have rebounded strongly, “in most cases this has followed a dramatic de-rating through the first half of CY26, leaving many companies still trading at compelling discounts to historical valuations” they said.

CG has identified three companies which they believe continue to offer an attractive combination of earnings growth and valuation upside despite the recent rally.

Let’s see who they like.

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL)

CG said in its research note that Aristocrat fell more than 20% in early CY26, “as a series of weaker operating trends weighed on sentiment”.

They added:

While headline earnings had remained broadly in line with expectations, momentum weakened across several key drivers, including softer gaming operations (notably net adds) and a miss in Interactive, which together drove a year-long downgrade cycle in consensus estimates, contributing to the stock’s underperformance.

CG said the first half result steadied the ship, and there had been a recovery in sentiment towards the company and its valuation multiple.

They added:

Although, despite rebounding ~40% from its CY26 lows, Aristocrat remains compelling from a valuation perspective. The stock trades on a forward PE of ~22x, only modestly above its five- and ten-year average multiples. Relative to the ASX All Industrials Index, Aristocrat trades on a 12% forward PE premium, below its historical average premium of 22%.

CG said in their view the stock warranted a greater premium supported by a number of factors including a sustainable mid-teens earnings per share growth outlook.

Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)

CG said this biotechnology company was “one of the most attractive buying opportunities” among the stocks they screened.

They said the company was sharply sold off through 2025 following a string of negative pipeline developments, with the share price remaining under pressure into this year.

But the news flow has been positive this year, CG said, with progress on a number of fronts.

They added:

Telix’s recent 2Q26 update reinforced the strength of its Precision Medicine franchise which continues to deliver share gains, with a +10% beat to consensus revenue, which follows a similar sized beat in the prior quarter. In combination, this news flow has helped to rebuild confidence in Telix’s execution – and the long-term valuation upside potential within its development assets – supporting a strong re-rating, with the stock currently >70% above its CY26 lows.

CG said despite the already solid gains the stock still offered “material valuation upside” from current levels.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

This company was caught up in the indiscriminate technology sell off earlier this year CG said, “however, there has been no tangible evidence of any deterioration in the company’s underlying fundamentals”.

The broker added:

While the stock has re-rated sharply to trade back on a forward P/E of 51x, broadly in line with its five-year average, we continue to see scope for multiple expansion as evidence builds that the business is on the right side of the AI-led structural shift, supported by continued new customer growth and healthy PBT expansion. With the stock having traded as high as 83x in mid-2025, before AI disruption concerns emerged, we believe there remains a compelling case for further valuation upside.

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Motley Fool contributor Cameron England has positions in Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Technology One and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price is in focus today after the company’s second quarter report showed sales revenue rose 6% to $1,349 million, as overall production increased 3% on the prior quarter.

What did Santos report?

• Sales revenue for Q2 2026 was $1,349 million, up 6% quarter on quarter
• Production reached 23.1 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), up 3% compared to Q1
• First-half production: 45.6 mmboe; full year guidance narrowed to 99–105 mmboe
• Free cash flow from operations for H1 was approximately $378 million, impacted by commissioning and timing items
• Capital expenditure $481 million in Q2; 20% lower in H1 versus last year, reflecting project transitions
• Realised LNG pricing increased to $11.21 per mmBtu, a 4.9% rise on Q1

What else do investors need to know?

The Barossa project reached 97% of planned production rates, with cargoes now being loaded around every eight days. The Pikka Phase 1 development is progressing, with first oil wells online and plateau production expected in Q3.

Santos made significant progress on several projects, taking a final investment decision for both the Agogo Production Facility tie-in and PNG LNG oil infill campaign. These are expected to deliver strong internal rates of return. The company also secured a new 10-year gas sales agreement with the South Australian Government, with proceeds funding the Moomba Central Optimisation project.

The half was impacted by timing of cargo receipts and an under-lift position in PNG (about 1.3 mmboe), which is expected to be reversed in the second half. Higher realised LNG pricing and expected production uplift are likely to boost free cash flow in the latter half of 2026.

What did Santos management say?

Santos Managing Director and CEO Kevin Gallagher said:

Production increased towards the end of the second quarter as Barossa ramped up and Pikka came online, with Barossa now producing at 97 per cent of planned rates. The challenges encountered during commissioning activities have essentially delayed our transition to a higher production, higher cash flow generating portfolio, until the second half of the year. Subsequently, we expect continued strong production growth through the third quarter as Barossa maintains steady state production and Pikka grows to plateau rate

2026 was always going to be a transition year for Santos with two major development projects coming online and significant commissioning activities to be completed before establishing steady-state performance at both assets. Our initial production guidance had a large band of uncertainty as a result. However, with Barossa’s ramp-up nearing completion and Pikka’s first wells online, we have narrowed our production guidance to 99 to 105 mmboe for the full year.

What’s next for Santos?

Looking ahead, Santos expects production to grow further as Barossa maintains high output and Pikka moves to plateau rates in the third quarter. The company targets full-year production of 99–105 mmboe and is optimistic about stronger realised LNG pricing in the second half, due to industry pricing lags.

Strategically, Santos will remain focused on completing its ongoing development projects, including new drilling across PNG and Australia, and progressing carbon capture initiatives. Management will review cash flow timing in relation to the interim dividend, with strong operational momentum expected in the second half.

Santos Limited share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Santos shares have risen 1%, matching the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has also risen 1% over the same period.

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