After a period of seemingly relentless declines, CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) shares have finally found some love in recent weeks.

In fact, the biotech giant’s shares have been on an absolute tear, rising almost 90% since hitting a multi-year low of $90.00 in June.

Those gains are not too surprising given the dirt cheap valuation at the time, but what about the future? 

Do analysts think CSL shares are going higher or lower from here? Let’s dig deeper into things and find out.

Where next for CSL shares?

Before looking at where the company’s shares could be heading, let’s have a quick reminder of why they have rallied.

As I mentioned at the top, the CSL share price was well and truly down in the doldrums at just $90.00.

This was a level that investors hadn’t seen in over a decade. Not even during the COVID market crash did its shares get anywhere near that level.

The market was essentially valuing CSL like it was broken and without a fix. 

However, a much better than expected FY 2026 result and improving confidence in its outlook helped change the narrative and investors came flooding back.

Which is why CSL shares are suddenly trading at $169.50 today.

Though, it is worth noting that this is still well short of its record high, so we are only in the early stages of a full recovery.

What are brokers predicting?

The good news is that a number of top brokers still see value in the company’s shares despite its strong gains over the past three months.

For example, the team at UBS has a buy rating and $181.00 price target on them. This implies potential upside of around 7% over the next 12 months.

Elsewhere, Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating and slightly higher price target of $182.00.

And over at Morgans, its analysts have a buy rating and $187.71 price target, which offers potential upside of approximately 11%. It said:

The FY26 result was broadly in line with expectations, with revenue of US$15.8bn (+3% vs guidance) and underlying NPATA of US$3.1bn. Importantly, underlying Ig demand remains strong, Seqirus delivered seasonal influenza growth despite lower US immunisation rates and transformation savings reached US$176m ahead of target, although Vifor continues to face challenges. 

While FY27 targets flat top line growth, as Vifor remains a significant drag, the earnings trajectory is becoming increasingly skewed towards recovery, supported by stabilising plasma economics, cost-outs and improved commercial execution. We make modest changes to FY27-28 estimates and increase our blended DCF, PE and EV/EBITDA-based target price to A$187.71 on a multiple roll forward. BUY.

It is worth noting that not everyone is positive. Macquarie has a neutral rating and $133.00 price target and Bell Potter is sitting at hold with a $150.00 price target.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in CSL. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended CSL and Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CSL and Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Looking to bank an extra $5,000 of passive income in FY 2027 from Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) shares?

With shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) airline having returned to earth following their record highs in August last year, now could be an opportune entry point to get a market beating yield from those Qantas dividends.

As you may recall, it was only back in April 2025 that Qantas’ twice yearly dividend payouts resumed. The airline suspended its passive income payments in 2020 amid the travel crushing impacts of the global pandemic.

But with air travel having resumed, and profits rolling in, the Qantas dividend is back in play.

Tapping into the ASX 200 airline for dividends

Over the past 12 months, Qantas has declared two fully franked dividends, both 19.8 cents per share.

Qantas paid the interim dividend on 15 April.

The final Qantas dividend will be paid out on 14 October.

That passive income payout is still up for grabs, by the way. Qantas shares trade ex-dividend on 15 September. So, you’ll need to own stock in the Flying Kangaroo at market close on Monday, 14 September, to claim that payout.

This also means that the yield we’re looking at here is partly a trailing yield and partly a pending yield.

Since we know how much the upcoming dividend is and the current Qantas share price, we can calculate the pending yield with certainty.

What we don’t know is the amount of the upcoming interim dividend next year. So, we’ll base that on this year’s interim payout.

Trailing yields, are by their nature, backwards looking. Future Qantas dividend payouts could be higher or lower depending on a range of macroeconomic and company specific factors. For Qantas that includes things like upcoming travel demand, and the trajectory of jet fuel costs, which analysts can only do their best to guess at today.

With that said…

How many Qantas shares do I need to buy for $5,000 in passive income?

Over the past 12 months, Qantas has paid – or shortly will pay – 39.6 cents per share in fully franked dividends.

At the recent share price of $9.05, the ASX 200 airline trades on a fully franked dividend yield (partly trailing, partly pending) of 4.4%.

So, to earn $5,000 of passive income in the 2027 financial year, you’d need to invest $113,636 in the stock today.

Or 12,557 Qantas shares.

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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 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.

If you are lucky enough to have $5,000 to invest in ASX dividend shares, then read on.

That’s because listed below are three top ASX shares that could be great picks for income investors.

Here’s what you need to know about them:

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX: HDN)

The first ASX dividend share to consider is HomeCo Daily Needs REIT.

This property company owns a portfolio of neighbourhood retail, large-format retail, healthcare, and other assets linked to everyday spending.

Its tenants include supermarkets, pharmacies, healthcare providers, childcare operators, pet stores, and other businesses that people continue to use through different economic conditions.

I think this gives HomeCo Daily Needs REIT an attractive income profile. Rental income is supported by a diverse tenant base, while the focus on daily needs can make the portfolio more defensive than property assets that rely heavily on discretionary spending.

For income investors, that combination of recurring rent and a portfolio built around practical, well-used properties could make this a solid long-term option.

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL)

Another ASX dividend share I would look at is Super Retail Group.

It owns some of Australia’s best-known retail brands. This includes Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF, and Macpac, which have built strong positions in their respective markets.

Supercheap Auto benefits from ongoing spending on vehicle maintenance and accessories, BCF is well established in outdoor recreation, rebel is a major sporting goods retailer, and Macpac gives the group exposure to outdoor clothing and equipment. That creates several different sources of earnings under one roof.

Retail spending can be up and down, but Super Retail has established brands, a large store network, and loyal customer bases.

If the company can keep generating strong cash flow from these businesses, it should remain well placed to reward shareholders with dividends over time.

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)

A final ASX dividend share for income investors to consider is Woolworths Group.

Woolworths is at the centre of everyday household spending thanks to its vast supermarket operations. That makes it quite different from many retailers, which may struggle when consumers are under pressure to watch their spending.

And while Woolworths is not necessarily the ASX share investors would choose for the highest dividend yield, it could be a good option for someone building a diversified dividend portfolio.

After all, its combination of defensive earnings, strong cash generation, and a long history of returning money to shareholders is attractive.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Woolworths Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Super Retail Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Super Retail Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended HomeCo Daily Needs REIT. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.