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Stockbroker tips from ShareCast

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Broker tips: Oxford Instruments, Pennon

Wed 14 October 2026 14:35

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on Oxford Instruments to 2,840p from 3,000p, noting the recent strength in order intake now looks largely priced in.

Jefferies upgrades Pennon to 'buy'

Wed 14 October 2026 11:30

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Pennon to 'buy' from 'hold' on Wednesday but cut the price target to 380p from 500p.

Berenberg lowers target price on Oxford Instruments

Wed 14 October 2026 10:11

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on Oxford Instruments to 2,840p from 3,000p, noting the recent strength in order intake now looks largely priced in.

Broker tips: Serco, Mears, Victorian Plumbing

Tue 13 October 2026 14:30

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg said Serco and Mears should be the next beneficiaries of renewed interest in the UK outsourcing sector, lifting its target prices on both stocks after the Mitie takeover highlighted what it sees as a clear valuation opportunit

Canaccord Genuity nudges up target price on Victorian Plumbing

Tue 13 October 2026 13:13

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lifted their target price on Victorian Plumbing to 135p from 132p on Tuesday and reiterated their 'buy' stance on the back of a stronger‑than‑expected trading update.

Berenberg hikes target prices on Serco and Mears

Tue 13 October 2026 07:34

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg said Serco and Mears should be the next beneficiaries of renewed interest in the UK outsourcing sector, lifting its target prices on both stocks after the Mitie takeover highlighted what it sees as a clear valuation opportunit

Broker tips: SSP, Cranswick

Mon 12 October 2026 15:05

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg cut its price target on SSP to 225p from 245p on Monday, but reiterated its 'buy' rating on the stock, saying the group delivered resilient fourth‑quarter earnings despite softer free cash flow and a weaker performance in No

Peel Hunt upgrades Cranswick to 'buy'

Mon 12 October 2026 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Peel Hunt upgraded Cranswick to 'buy' from 'add' on Monday and hiked the price target to 6,600p from 6,100p, saying it expects first-half volumes to increase by around 6% and pre-tax profit by approximately 8%, helped by customer growth

Deutsche Bank downgrades Pennon to 'hold', shares slide

Mon 12 October 2026 09:19

(Sharecast News) - Pennon tumbled on Monday after Deutsche Bank cut its stance on the stock to 'hold' from 'buy' and slashed the price target to 380p from 550p.

Berenberg lowers SSP target price to 225p following Q4 figures

Mon 12 October 2026 09:05

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg cut its price target on SSP to 225p from 245p on Monday, but reiterated its 'buy' rating on the stock, saying the group delivered resilient fourth‑quarter earnings despite softer free cash flow and a weaker performance in No