Bell Potter upgrades Fortescue to Hold, cuts price target to $17.40
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Fortescue's FY26 iron ore C1 cash costs came in above guidance and FY27 cost guidance stepped higher, driven by diesel inflation and a stronger AUD:USD. Higher USD-denominated unit costs and elevated capex guidance pressure near-term margins and earnings sensitivity, despite record FY26 shipments. Bell Potter upgraded the stock to Hold from Sell after share price weakness, while trimming valuation on cost and outlook headwinds.
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Fortescue (FMG) reported FY26 full-year iron ore C1 cash costs of US$18.74/wmt, above its prior guidance range of US$17.50–US$18.50/wmt. It also lifted FY27 cost guidance to US$20.50–US$21.75/wmt, representing a 13% year-on-year increase. The cost increase was mainly driven by higher diesel prices and a stronger AUD:USD exchange rate. The currency move directly raises operating costs denominated in U.S. dollars and puts pressure on the Australian dollar exchange rate.
