Latest share tips: Persimmon, Deliveroo & more

Here's your roundup of the latest share tips. See which companies the experts are buying, selling or holding this week.

Persimmon, Deliveroo and Balfour Beatty are among the companies under the spotlight this week.

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1. Persimmon – BUY

Symbol: PSN.L

Index: FTSE 100

The housebuilder’s full-year results were in line with expectations and trading in 2025 is already off to a good start.

Sam Cullen, an analyst at Peel Hunt, has modestly increased his target price to 1,350p and retains his ‘buy’ recommendation. 

“Persimmon is well placed to exploit the market recovery, with a growing outlet base and positive price momentum,” he said.

2. Deliveroo – BUY

Symbol: ROO.L

Index: FTSE 250

The online food delivery firm achieved its first full-year profit of £2.9 million in 2024 – despite the uncertain consumer environment.

Sean Kealy, research analyst at Panmure Liberum, lifted his full-year 2025 earnings forecast by £10 million to £180 million.

“We do, however, reduce our longer-term free cash flow forecasts and this drives a reduction in our target price to 200p,” he said.

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3. Balfour Beatty – BUY

Symbol: BBY.L

Index: FTSE 250

The infrastructure group remains confident in its outlook after reporting an 11% increase in pre-tax profit to £289 million in 2024.

It’s helped by good short-term visibility, significant order book growth and supportive market drivers, according to Andrew Nussey, an analyst at Peel Hunt.

“We are encouraged by the momentum and capabilities aligned to substantial opportunities,” he said. “We maintain our 525p target price and buy rating.” 

4. Craneware – BUY

Symbol: CRW.L

Index: FTSE AIM 100 Index

The healthcare software provider’s half-year results were consistent with the trading update issued back in January.

Harvey Robinson, research analyst at Panmure Liberum, believes the new US administration’s drive for value and transparency is positive for the company.

“We leave our forecasts unchanged at this stage and target price at 2,750p,” he said.

5. Genuit – BUY

Symbol: GEN.L

Index: FTSE 250

The building products group delivered a full-year 2024 operating profit broadly in line with the previous year and slightly ahead of consensus.

Sam Cullen, an analyst at Peel Hunt, believes its results demonstrated “excellent operational improvement” and means it’s well set for volume recovery.

“Genuit is well placed to make further bolt-ons and has a number of deals in the pipeline,” he said. “This should further expand the portfolio, offering increased product and geographic diversity.”

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