Analysts Pick Netwealth and Coles as Top ASX Shares

Top ASX shares picked by leading analysts for consideration this week include Netwealth Group (NWL) and Coles Group (COL), both recommended as 'buy' opportunities. NWL's full-year 2026 results showed strong growth, with funds under administration increasing 20.3% to $135.7 billion, despite a compensation payout of about $101 million.

Coles Group also reported impressive results, with group sales revenue up 2.8% to $45.580 billion and supermarket eCommerce sales growing 26.4%. BHP Group (BHP) was recommended as a 'hold' due to its substantial price rise over the past year, while CSL Ltd (CSL) has potential value despite recent challenges.

Nathan Lodge of Securities Vault also picked Falcon Metals (FAL) and Alma Metals (ALM) as 'buy' opportunities, citing their growth potential in the gold and copper sectors. In contrast, Manhattan Gold Corporation (MHC) and Vanadium Resources (VR8) were recommended for sale due to their speculative nature and lack of concrete results.