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This ASX biotech could jump more than 30%, one broker says

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  • Nanosonics Ltd shares have fallen almost 30% over the past year, but according to the team at RBC Capital Markets, they could be primed for a recovery.
  • First, let's look at the company's most recent news – its FY26 financial results and the announcement of a share buyback.
  • The company's revenue was up 3% to $203.9 million, while EBIT was $16 million, down 10%.
  • The company had no debt and cash on hand of $155.2 million at the end of the year, having completed a $20 million buyback.
  • Its price target for Nanosonics shares has increased from $3 to $3.75, compared with a share price of $2.88.

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Nanosonics Ltd shares have fallen almost 30% over the past year, but according to the team at RBC Capital Markets, they could be primed for a recovery.

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Nanosonics Ltd shares have fallen almost 30% over the past year, but according to the team at RBC Capital Markets, they could be primed for a recovery.

The broking house has just released a new research report on the company and has assigned it an outperform rating and a share price target, to get to shortly.

First, let's look at the company's most recent news – its FY26 financial results and the announcement of a share buyback.

Nanosonics' main revenue-generating business at the moment is its Trophon division up 9%.

The company's revenue was up 3% to $203.9 million, while EBIT was $16 million, down 10%.

If the Trophon division is looked at on a stand-alone basis, its EBIT would be $50.6 million.

The company had no debt and cash on hand of $155.2 million at the end of the year, having completed a $20 million buyback.

Nanosonics also announced a new, $40 million buyback for FY27.

Chief Executive Officer Michael Kavanagh said:.

Its price target for Nanosonics shares has increased from $3 to $3.75, compared with a share price of $2.88.

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