** Charter Hall Retail REIT CQR.AX rises as much as 4% to A$4.16, their highest level since Dec 29
** Analysts at Citi expect upside risk to HY earnings with upside risk potential to forecast for FY26
** CQR reports HY earnings on Feb 6
** Citi says CQR and associated fund executed better than expected fund raising in 2025; sees earnings benefit from improved funding costs
** Brokerage rates stock "Buy"
** 5 of 10 analysts rate the stock "Buy" or higher, 5 "Hold"; their median PT is A$4.41 – according to data compiled by LSEG
** Stock ended up 29.2% in 2025
(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)
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