0151 GMT - It is tough to dismiss mining services contractors like Perenti in the current commodities cycle, says Citi analyst William Park. "There is no shortage of opportunities out there across mining and drilling services, with PRN remaining disciplined when it comes to return hurdles and capital allocation," Park says in a client note. That should underpin a solid 1H result for Perenti, which reports next month, he says. "We expect PRN to reiterate FY26 guidance, improving rig utilization trends with respect to Drilling Services, and provide an update on its CEO succession process," Park says. Citi reiterates a buy rating and a target price of A$3.10 on the stock. Perenti is up 2.4% at A$2.96. (rhiannon.hoyle@wsj.com; @RhiannonHoyle)
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January 26, 2026 20:51 ET (01:51 GMT)
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