Australia's Charter Hall Retail REIT jumps; Citi sees upside risks to earnings

Charter Hall Retail REIT

15/01/2026 03:42

** Charter Hall Retail REIT CQR.AX rises as much as 4% to A$4.16, their highest level since Dec 29

** Analysts at Citi expect upside risk to HY earnings with upside risk potential to forecast for FY26

** CQR reports HY earnings on Feb 6

** Citi says CQR and associated fund executed better than expected fund raising in 2025; sees earnings benefit from improved funding costs

** Brokerage rates stock "Buy"

** 5 of 10 analysts rate the stock "Buy" or higher, 5 "Hold"; their median PT is A$4.41 – according to data compiled by LSEG

** Stock ended up 29.2% in 2025

 (Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)

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