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listed Xero rises as Citi sees earnings upside ahead of first-half results

By Reuters News23:57 (UTC), 19 October 2026 Updated

** Shares of ASX-listed Xero XRO.AX rise as much as 4.8% to A$63.230, hitting their highest level since September 18

** Citi reiterates a positive catalyst watch on XRO ahead of its 1H27 result, expecting strong top-line growth and upside to FY27 margins from cost controls

** Citi maintains a "buy" rating on Xero with a A$91.55 price target

** Says concerns around Xero's US growth are overdone and do not affect its near-term momentum in the region

** Brokerage says its 1H27 NPAT forecast of A$60 million ($41.86 million) is about 7% above consensus after earnings expectations eased in recent months

** Eleven of 13 analysts rate the stock "buy" or higher and two "hold" with a median price target of A$118.50, as per data compiled by LSEG

** YTD, stock down 46%, including session's moves

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