• 2 ASX shares that could rise up to 45% following earnings results 

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    As earnings season rolls on, brokers are adjusting their outlooks on numerous ASX shares. 

    Two that have just received renewed buy ratings are Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD) and DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT). 

    Genesis Minerals is an Australian gold mining, project development, and exploration company.

    Meanwhile, DigiCo is a data center REIT and developer operating across Australia and North America.

    These ASX shares have performed very differently over the past 12 months. Genesis has risen over 100%, while DigiCo has fallen by 21% over the same span. 

    Despite this varying performance, brokers see upside for both ASX shares. 

    DigiCo a bounceback candidate

    The team at Morgans provided updated guidance on this REIT following the release of its full-year results late last week. 

    The company reported FY26 underlying EBITDA of $127 million, surpassing its $125 million guidance, and declared a 12.0 cent per security distribution, in line with its forecast.

    The broker said the reported signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) would take the Australian portfolio to full capacity – a strong demand signal that de-risks management’s pathway to $250m of EBITDA. 

    However the ramp-up in earnings is back-ended, hence FY27 guidance was ~8% below MorgansF and ~13% below Consensus. Liquidity of ~$1.2bn funds the ~$1.2bn capex bill, with management calling out no need for additional equity. We still see clear value, but the cashflows are pushed out – this is now an FY28-into-FY29 story. Target price unchanged at A$3.60; reaffirm BUY.

    From yesterday’s closing price of $2.48, this price target indicates more than 45% upside. 

    Genesis Minerals had a “transformative” year

    Following the release of FY26 results last week, the team at Bell Potter retained its buy recommendation on these ASX shares. 

    Genesis doubled EBITDA and paid its maiden dividend in FY26, as profit and cash soared on the back of stronger gold production.

    According to Bell Potter, the company delivered FY26 revenue of A$1.74bn and NPAT of A$602m, broadly ahead of expectations, although EBITDA of A$803m was 20% below estimates due to higher costs and lower realised gold prices. 

    Production was solid, while the company maintained a strong net cash position of A$217m and declared its maiden fully franked dividend of 5.0cps. 

    FY26 was a transformative year for GMD, acquiring Magnetic and Vault (pending) that will transition GMD to a top 3 gold producer capable of producing 600-700kozpa. We view FY27 as the build year with standalone guidance as a placeholder for the Strategic Plan in 1H2027, where the long-term production and costs figures will be released.

    Bell Potter has an updated price target of $9.00 on these ASX shares, which is 5% higher than current levels. 

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    Should you invest $1,000 in DigiCo Infrastructure REIT right now?

    Before you buy DigiCo Infrastructure REIT shares, consider this:

    Motley Fool investing expert Scott Phillips just revealed what he believes are the 5 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and DigiCo Infrastructure REIT wasn’t one of them.

    The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*

    And right now, Scott thinks there are 5 stocks that may be better buys…

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  • This ASX financial stock could more than double: Morgans

    A bland looking man in a brown suit opens his jacket to reveal a red and gold superhero dollar symbol on his chest.

    Shares in ASX financial stock Moneyme Ltd (ASX: MME) are down more than 40% over a 12-month period, but after solid growth in lending numbers, Morgans is predicting some serious upside.

    Company closing in on profitability

    Last week, Moneyme released its full-year financial results, which showed that the company’s loan book increased by 34% to $2.08 billion, with record originations during the year, up 34% to $1.23 billion.

    The company’s normalised net loss narrowed to $4.1 million from $15.5 million the previous year. Pleasingly, the company actually made money in the second half, booking a $500,000 profit.

    Moneyme said its proprietary AI product was now delivering benefits across credit decision-making, customer service, finance, marketing and creative production.

    Moneyme Managing Director Clayton Howes said of the result:

    FY26 marked an important inflection point for Moneyme. We demonstrated that our strategy is delivering, growing the loan book to more than $2bn while improving credit quality, strengthening margins and returning to positive Normalised NPAT in the second half. These results show the operating leverage in our business is beginning to emerge. The investments we’ve made over recent years in technology, AI, funding, and risk management are now translating into stronger earnings quality and improved returns as the business continues to scale.

    Mr Howes said the company entered FY27 with multiple growth levers and a larger, higher quality loan book.

    The company said on the outlook:

    We provide guidance for FY27 on an average loan portfolio of ~$2.2bn, our Normalised NPAT is expected to result in a positive range between breakeven and $7m. The Group will continue to invest in AI, brand and marketing, product expansion and direct channel growth to increase scale and operating leverage. Credit cards and white-label partnerships are expected to contribute to the returns profile of the business when these portfolios scale.

    Moneyme shares looking cheap broker says

    In a note to clients, Morgans suggested Moneyme was well-positioned.

    The broker said:

    MME has delivered consistent book growth over the medium term and we believe its innovative product suite, targeting niche under-serviced markets, has the potential to further drive topline growth. Whilst now cash profitable, given the pivot of the business to a more normalised book growth rate, we note some near-term risks. We also note that the stock trades at a discount versus our valuation of $0.21 and hence we retain a SPECULATIVE BUY recommendation but flag some continued risks such as: 1) ongoing macro uncertainty/volatility; and 2) softening consumer demand and interest rate pressures more generally. As such, we note this is an investment for the more risk tolerant investor.

    Moneyme shares are currently changing hands for 7.2 cents. The company is valued at $57.7 million.

    The post This ASX financial stock could more than double: Morgans appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

    Should you invest $1,000 in MoneyMe right now?

    Before you buy MoneyMe shares, consider this:

    Motley Fool investing expert Scott Phillips just revealed what he believes are the 5 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and MoneyMe wasn’t one of them.

    The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*

    And right now, Scott thinks there are 5 stocks that may be better buys…

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  • How much superannuation do I need to earn $4,000 a month in passive income?

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    If you’re ready to tap into your superannuation, and aiming to maintain your super balance by living off the passive income it can provide, then you’ve come to the right place.

    Below we’ll look at three quality S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) dividend stocks I’d buy today to form the bedrock of a $4,000 monthly passive income portfolio.

    And we’ll see how much superannuation you’d need to invest in these ASX shares to earn that income without drawing down your super balance over time.

    Do be aware that a properly diversified passive income portfolio will hold more than just three ASX dividend stocks. There’s no magic number. But somewhere in the range of 10 to 15 is a decent ballpark figure.

    Ideally these companies will operate across a range of sectors and locations. This will reduce the risk of your passive income stream taking a big hit if a single sector or company runs into a rough patch.

    With that said…

    Three ASX 200 income shares to buy

    The first stock I’d buy with my superannuation for $4,000 a month in retirement income is Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD).

    Ampol just reported its half-year (H1 2026) results on Monday. The Aussie fuel supplier swung from a $25 million loss in H1 2025 to a statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of $1.36 billion this year.

    With profits surging, Ampol declared a fully franked interim dividend of $1.85 per share. If you want to bank that payout, you’ll need to own shares at market close on 3 September.

    Now, if we add in the 60 cents per share final dividend, Ampol has paid, or shortly will, pay $2.45 a share in dividends over 12 months. At the recent Ampol share price of $41.46, this ASX 200 stock trades on a fully franked 5.9% dividend yield.

    The second ASX 200 stock I’d target for passive income in retirement is Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN).

    Bendigo Bank paid a fully franked interim dividend of 30 cents per share and on Monday declared a final dividend of 30 cents per share. To bank that passive income, you’ll need to own Bendigo Bank shares at market close on 31 August.

    At the recent share price of $10.58, Bendigo Bank shares trade on a 5.7% dividend yield.

    And the third ASX dividend share I’d buy with my superannuation for reliable passive income is Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS).

    Telstra paid an interim dividend of 10.5 cents per share and will shortly pay a final dividend of 10.5 cents per share, both franked at 90%. If you want to grab the final dividend, you’ll need to own shares at market close today.

    At the recent Telstra share price of $4.70, the ASX 200 telco trades on a dividend yield of 4.5%.

    Which brings us back to our headline question.

    How much superannuation do I need for a $4,000 monthly passive income?

    Based on the recent yields, and assuming you invest the same amount in each stock, you could expect to earn an average yield of 5.4%.

    So, for $4,000 a month – or $48,000 a year – in passive income, you’d need $888,889 in superannuation today in order not to draw down that super balance over time.

    The post How much superannuation do I need to earn $4,000 a month in passive income? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

    Should you invest $1,000 in Ampol right now?

    Before you buy Ampol shares, consider this:

    Motley Fool investing expert Scott Phillips just revealed what he believes are the 5 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Ampol wasn’t one of them.

    The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*

    And right now, Scott thinks there are 5 stocks that may be better buys…

    * Returns as of 1 August 2026

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    Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben 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 positions in and has recommended Bendigo And Adelaide Bank and Telstra Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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