Westpac's 1Q Beat Fails to Shift Bear -- Market Talk

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0006 GMT - Westpac's stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit does nothing to shift the bearish view of the stock at Morgan Stanley. Investor expectations, combined with limited scope for a positive surprise on margins, costs and capital management, keep MS analyst Richard E. Wiles underweight on the stock. He tells clients in a note that the share-price performance heading into the profit announcement suggested that investors were expecting a better result. A derating of the stock's earnings multiple looks possible given Westpac aims to win back market share and has a materially lower capital buffer. MS lifts its target price 3.5% to A$35.70. Shares are down 0.9% at A$40.17. (stuart.condie@wsj.com)

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