Skip Header
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This is a third-party news feed and may not reflect Fidelity’s views.

Jefferies upgrades Ashmore to 'buy', shares jump

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Ashmore to 'buy' from 'hold' on Tuesday and hiked the price target to 285p from 170p as it cited an attractive risk/reward and said that Q4 2025 marked a turning point in the emerging markets cycle. It noted that Ashmore delivered a $2.6bn increase of net new money, with about 50% of gross inflows coming from new mandates as institutions rebuild their strategic EM exposure.

"The EM flow cycle typically accelerates once it turns," Jefferies said. "Despite the recent rally, Ashmore shares trade below 2016 levels when, from a similar AUM base, it subsequently added circa $20bn of NNM, and its stock doubled."

The broker said the current valuation still embeds only a modest recovery relative to that period, despite a stronger revenue mix, substantial surplus capital and the scarcity value of a scaled EM specialist.

"If momentum persists and flows begin to broaden beyond institution‑led mandates, we think there remains meaningful potential for further re‑rating," it said.

At 0915 GMT, the shares were 4.2% higher at 248.80p.

Share this article

Related Sharecast Articles

Air France-KLM submits bid for stake in Portugal's TAP
(Sharecast News) - Air France-KLM said it had submitted a non-binding offer to buy a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as part of the Portuguese government's plan to privatise its national airline.
Sorted Group proposes to dispose of its main trading subsidiary
(Sharecast News) - Sorted Group announced a proposal to dispose of its main trading subsidiary Sorted Group Limited on Thursday, for a nominal £1, in a move that would see the company become an AIM cash shell and pursue a new acquisition-led strategy.
Speedy Hire warns on worsening market conditions despite strategic progress
(Sharecast News) - Tools and equipment hire company Speedy Hire said on Thursday that it had delivered "significant strategic progress" in FY26, highlighted by its "transformational" partnership with Proservice and continued momentum across its core operations, but also cautioned that trading conditions had deteriorated further in the final quarter amid budget uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and customer‑driven delays.
RBC Capital Markets upgrades Berkeley to 'outperform'
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets upgraded housebuilder Berkeley from 'sector perform' to 'outperform' on Thursday, noting the group had "acted decisively" to the challenges it had faced.

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.