Macquarie Upgrades Woodside Energy as M&A Target Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Woodside Energy (WDS) rose 4.6% on Friday after Macquarie upgraded the stock to Outperform from Neutral with a price target of A$32.80, citing de-rated Qatar assets due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis and potential M&A interest.

By Carl Surran, SA News Editor · Seeking Alpha · July 17, 2026, 17:09 UTC

Macquarie Upgrades Woodside Energy as M&A Target Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Topics: Macquarie Outperform Rating Strait of Hormuz Crisis Woodside Energy

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