Now could be the time to sell the S&P/ASX 200 index share in this article.
Bell Potter notes that New Hope released its results this month and delivered a profit below expectations.
Though, one positive was that the ASX 200 share is paying a much larger than expected dividend despite the profit weakness.
According to the note, Bell Potter has downgraded the ASX 200 share to a sell rating with a $5.00 price target.
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Now could be the time to sell the S&P/ASX 200 index share in this article.
The share in question is coal miner New Hope Corporation Ltd.
Bell Potter notes that New Hope released its results this month and delivered a profit below expectations.
In FY26, NHC realised an average price of A$145/t and average group FOB cash cost A$89/t for an underlying margin of A$45/t, down 30% YoY with lower realised thermal coal prices.
Though, one positive was that the ASX 200 share is paying a much larger than expected dividend despite the profit weakness.
At 31 July 2026, NHC had cash and liquid investments of $778m and debt of $447m, for net cash of $332m. FY27 guidance was not released; NHC typically publish initial guidance with the October quarterly production report scheduled for November 2026.
According to the note, Bell Potter has downgraded the ASX 200 share to a sell rating with a $5.00 price target.
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