If you are looking for new additions to your portfolio, then it could be worth listening to what analysts are saying about the popular ASX shares named below, courtesy of The Bull. 

Here’s what they are recommending this week:

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ)

The team at Baker Young has named this rail freight operator as an ASX share to buy this week.

It likes Aurizon due to its positive outlook and attractive dividend yield. Baker Young said:

This coal and freight logistics firm delivered better than expected full year 2026 results, in our view. Revenue of $4.194 billion was up 6 per cent on the prior corresponding period and statutory net profit after tax of $362 million was up 19 per cent. A highly encouraging performance at its containerised freight division provides a long term opportunity, in our view. 

Strong global coal prices amid favourable weather conditions to date in New South Wales and Queensland should generate demand for export logistics. While competition for haulage contracts may lower margins, the business outlook remains positive. It was recently trading on an attractive dividend yield above 6 per cent.

NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)

Over at Shaw and Partners, its analysts have named data centre operator NextDC as an ASX share to buy.

It highlights that NextDC continues to benefit from strong demand for data centre infrastructure, which is being driven largely by the artificial intelligence boom.

The good news is that Shaw and Partners believes these structural growth tailwinds will persist for many years. It said:

The company continues to benefit from strong demand for data centre infrastructure, driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence and increasing digitalisation across the economy. NXT is expanding capacity across key Australian markets and maintains a strong development pipeline to support future growth. 

While investment spending remains elevated, management continues to secure long term customer contracts that provide earnings visibility. With structural growth tailwinds expected to persist for many years, NXT remains well positioned to deliver attractive long term shareholder returns.

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)

Baker Young has also named online furniture and homewares retailer Temple & Webster as an ASX share to buy this week.

It is feeling upbeat on the investment opportunity here following a leadership change and its positive medium term growth outlook. It explains:

We don’t regularly play high growth consumer discretionary stocks, but we see an opportunity emerging in this online furniture and homewares retailer. The company delivered record revenue of $664.6 million in full year 2026, up 10.6 per cent on the prior corresponding period. It’s worth noting that new chief executive Susie Sugden was previously the chief marketing officer during the company’s highly successful infancy between 2016 and 2020. The company is focusing on improving margins, which, in our view, is conservative and prudent given the incredibly challenging conditions in the retail sector. 

We believe new management deserves an opportunity to rebase expectations in a sector offering medium term upside. Also, we believe accumulating a position is worth considering for those willing to take relatively high volatility risk.

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

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares fell by almost 3% last week amid soaring oil prices and higher bond yields.

The ASX 200 closed at a 10-week low of 8,741.2 points on Friday.

Here are some fresh stock ratings from the experts.

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD)

The Corporate Travel Management share price increased 9.33% to $2.46 last week.

Corporate Travel Management resumed trading on 3 September after reporting its audited FY25 and FY26 figures.

The stock was suspended in August last year.

Morgans resumed coverage of this ASX travel share with a buy rating and a 12-month price target of $3.06.

The broker said: 

Material earnings restatements have been made. Following years of overcharging clients, CTD will refund them A$246m by 30 September 2027, supported by its new A$175m debt facility. FY27 guidance will be provided at the AGM.

We forecast earnings to fall materially due to a higher AUD, reduced special project work and higher corporate costs. Earnings growth should resume from FY28 given new management’s strategy.

The acceleration of new client wins in the first two months of FY27 is encouraging.

Given what has gone on, it will take time for confidence to rebuild and risks remain. However, we think CTD is a turnaround story under new leadership with material upside potential if it executes.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

The Wesfarmers share price fell 6.32% to $72.82 last week.

James Bills from Shaw and Partners has a hold rating on this ASX 200 consumer discretionary share. 

Bills said (courtesy The Bull):

Wesfarmers remains one of Australia’s premier diversified companies. It’s supported by market leading businesses, including Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks.

The company’s strong balance sheet, disciplined capital allocation and resilient earnings profile continue to underpin shareholder value.

While growth opportunities remain available across several divisions, recent share price levels appear to reflect much of this quality.

Holding Wesfarmers remains appropriate given the company’s strong market position, dependable cash generation and proven ability to create value over the long term.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG)

The Fortescue share price declined 3.19% to $16.67 last week.

Joshua Baker from RaaS Group has a sell rating on this ASX 200 mining share. 

Baker said: 

The iron ore producer generated revenue of $US16.966 billion in full year 2026, up 9 per cent on the prior corresponding period.

Statutory net profit after tax of $US2.860 billion was down 15 per cent, which included a $US525 million non-cash impairment charge relating to the Iron Bridge project and a $US73 million compensation claim expense.

The final, fully franked dividend of 46 cents a share was down from 60 cents a year ago.

Capital expenditure and investment guidance for full year 2027 is forecast to increase over full year 2026.

The outlook for the iron ore price isn’t as appealing as other commodities.

The share price has fallen from $22.99 on May 14 to $17.22 on September 10.

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Corporate Travel Management and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Corporate Travel Management. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

For retirees, building a portfolio of quality ASX dividend shares could provide a valuable income stream alongside superannuation, while retaining potential for long-term growth.

Super remains a cornerstone of retirement planning, but a diversified basket of dividend-paying companies may give investors greater flexibility and regular cash flow.

Start with dependable income

A successful superannuation portfolio isn’t necessarily about chasing the highest dividend yields. Instead, investors should look for companies with resilient earnings, sustainable payouts and the potential to grow dividends over time.

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one example. Supermarkets may not be the most exciting businesses, but Australians continue buying groceries and household essentials through different economic conditions.

Diversification is also important. Building a portfolio dominated by banks or miners can create significant exposure to a particular part of the economic cycle.

Add infrastructure income

APA Group (ASX: APA) could provide another source of diversification for the superannuation portfolio.

APA owns and operates energy infrastructure, including gas pipelines and renewable energy assets. That means its revenue is linked more closely to essential infrastructure and contracted arrangements than simply the underlying commodity price.

For an income-focused portfolio, adding businesses with different earnings drivers can help reduce reliance on any single sector.

Look for dividend consistency

There aren’t many ASX companies with a dividend history quite like Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SHL).

The healthcare giant has paid dividends since 1994 and has increased its payout almost every year since then. The exceptions were 2011 and 2012, when Sonic maintained rather than increased its dividend.

In FY26, Sonic continued its progressive dividend policy, lifting the payout by 1 cent per share to $1.08.

Based on the current share price, that’s a dividend yield of approximately 5.4% before franking credits, or roughly 7% including franking credits.

Of course, a high yield is only attractive if the underlying earnings can support it.

Don’t ignore dividend growth

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is another potential superannuation portfolio candidate.

Its dividend yield isn’t normally among the highest on the ASX. But that’s not necessarily a problem.

Wesfarmers has historically focused on reinvesting in its businesses, improving operations and allocating capital towards growth opportunities. If those investments translate into higher earnings, they could support larger dividends over time.

Foolish takeaway

Generating $50,000 a year requires meaningful capital. For example, a portfolio yielding 5% would need $1 million invested to produce $50,000 in annual income before considering tax, franking credits and changes in dividends.

The key is not simply finding the biggest yields. A diversified superannuation portfolio that combines dependable income, dividend growth, and resilient businesses may offer a more sustainable path to retirement cash flow.

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Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Apa Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Sonic Healthcare and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.