Investment accounts
Adult accounts
Child accounts
Choosing Fidelity
Choosing Fidelity
Why invest with us Current offers Fees and charges Open an account Transfer investments
Financial advice & support
Fidelity’s Services
Fidelity’s Services
Financial advice Retirement Wealth Management Investor Centre (London) Bereavement
Guidance and tools
Guidance and tools
Choosing investments Choosing accounts ISA calculator Retirement calculators
Share dealing
Choose your shares
Tools and information
Tools and information
Share prices and markets Chart and compare shares Stock market news Shareholder perks
Pensions & retirement
Pensions, tax & tools
Saving for retirement
Approaching / In retirement
Approaching / In retirement
Speak to a specialist Creating a retirement plan Taking tax-free cash Pension drawdown Annuities Investing in retirement Investment Pathways
JPMorgan 'repositioning for a recovery' as it upgrades host of housebuilders
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded a host of names in the housebuilding sector on Friday as it said it was "repositioning for a recovery". JPM said: "Overall, despite the backdrop of a likely subdued 2024E from an operational perspective, we take a more positive stance on the sector this year, as we see scope for likely positive sentiment/newsflow from the upcoming UK election (with housing expected to be a key focus) before positioning for a recovery in 2025E, likely aided by rate cuts.
"Furthermore, irrespective of which political party wins the upcoming election, we expect the Government to increasingly focus on boosting affordable housing and reforming the planning system in coming years."
The bank lifted its stance on Barratt Developments, Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey to 'overweight' from 'neutral'. The price targets were upped to 560p from 370p, to 1,510p from 1,190p and to 150p from 101p, respectively.
JPM upgraded Redrow to 'neutral' from 'underweight', bumping up the price target to 760p from 410p.
Vistry was upgraded to 'overweight' from 'underweight' and the price target hiked to 1,380p from 580p.
The bank said it sees Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry as key beneficiaries of boosting affordable homes/reforming planning.
As far as Barratt is concerned, JPM said it sees an attractive entry-point given the year-to-date move (-19%) and compelling investment case with the proposed acquisition of Redrow (subject to closing).
JPMorgan downgraded Bellway and Berkeley to 'neutral' from 'overweight' and lifted the price target on Bellway to 2,780p from 2,170p.
Share this article
Related Sharecast Articles
Important information: This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice. When you are thinking about investing in shares, it’s generally a good idea to consider holding them alongside other investments in a diversified portfolio of assets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Award-winning online share dealing
Search, compare and select from thousands of shares.
Expert insights into investing your money
Our team of experts explore the world of share dealing.
Policies and important information
Accessibility | Conflicts of interest statement | Consumer Duty Target Market | Consumer Duty Value Assessment Statement | Cookie policy | Diversity and Inclusion | Doing Business with Fidelity | Fidelity gender pay report | Investing in Fidelity funds | Legal information | Modern slavery | Mutual respect policy | Privacy statement | Remuneration policy | Security | Statutory and Regulatory disclosures | Whistleblowing policy
Please remember that past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance, the performance of investments is not guaranteed, and the value of your investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. When investments have particular tax features, these will depend on your personal circumstances and tax rules may change in the future. This website does not contain any personal recommendations for a particular course of action, service or product. You should regularly review your investment objectives and choices and, if you are unsure whether an investment is suitable for you, you should contact an authorised financial adviser. Before opening an account, please read the ‘Doing Business with Fidelity’ document which incorporates our client terms. Prior to investing into a fund, please read the relevant key information document which contains important information about the fund.
This website is issued by Financial Administration Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (FCA Register number 122169) and registered in England and Wales under company number 1629709 whose registered address is Beech Gate, Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6RP.
