ASX 200 stocks hitting fresh 52-week highs and lows – Week 8
The S&P/ASX Financials Index continued to rise last week, but a few sub-sectors like insurance and asset managers are starting to struggle.
Source: Shutterstock
Mentioned
Welcome back to the 52-week Series – A recap of S&P/ASX 200 stocks that have tagged a fresh yearly highs and lows in the past week. By tracking these 52-week highs and lows, we can spot emerging trends across different stocks and sectors.
When we see clusters of stocks hitting new milestones within a sector, it often signals significant underlying factors – whether it's shifting commodity prices, evolving demand trends (like the current AI boom), or companies exceeding or falling short of earnings expectations.
52-Week Highs and Lows by Sector
Financials: 7 highs, 0 lows
Materials: 6 highs, 1 low
Discretionary: 4 highs, 1 low
Industrials: 3 highs, 0 lows
Technology: 3 highs, 0 lows
Health Care: 3 highs, 3 lows
Telecommunication: 2 highs, 0 lows
Staples: 1 high, 2 lows
Real Estate: 0 highs, 0 lows
Utilities: 0 highs, 0 lows
Energy: 0 highs, 1 low
What Does the Data Tell Us?
Banks soar, insurers and asset managers drop: Major banks extended their rally last week, fueled by a strong CBA result that exceeded expectations on net profit, net interest margins, and dividends. Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index closing higher for the week, some sub-sectors are losing momentum. Insurance stocks like IAG and Suncorp plunged on their half-year results, while Pinnacle Investment fell for five consecutive sessions (6–12 Feb) on valuation concerns.
Gold stocks soar: Gold stocks are running hot after prices hit a record US$2,942 last week. However, a 1.5% pullback on Friday suggests choppiness ahead, especially as gold stocks have rallied in a near-vertical fashion.
Retail showing pockets of strength:Some retailers are pushing higher, with JB Hi-Fi delivering a solid half-year result that beat expectations on revenue, net profit, and dividends. However, margin pressures from promotional activities and price competition remain a concern. Still, the results highlight that quality retailers continue to perform well despite cost-of-living pressures.
Healthcare stocks struggle: CSL and Cochlear both tumbled last week after reporting weaker-than-expected 1H25 earnings, dragging the healthcare sector lower.
ASX 200 Financials Making 52-Week Highs
S&P/ASX 200 financials stock that have hit a 52-week high in the past week. Share price and performance as at 14 February 2025
ASX Materials Making 52-week Highs
S&P/ASX 200 materials stock that have hit a 52-week high in the past week. Share price and performance as at 14 February 2025
ASX 200 Discretionary making 52-week highs
S&P/ASX 200 discretionary stock that have hit a 52-week high in the past week. Share price and performance as at 14 February 2025
Other ASX 200 stocks making 52-week highs
Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coles Group | $ 19.71 | Consumer Staples | 2.3% | 18.5% | |
Sigma Healthcare | $ 3.12 | Health Care | 6.9% | 583.5% | |
Pro Medicus | $ 283.53 | Health Care | -0.1% | 528.5% | |
Ansell | $ 36.09 | Health Care | 3.3% | 37.6% | |
SGH | $ 54.58 | Industrials | 11.2% | 144.8% | |
Computershare | $ 42.51 | Industrials | 20.7% | 83.1% | |
ALS | $ 16.81 | Industrials | 0.3% | 40.9% | |
Bega Cheese | $ 5.89 | Staples | 2.3% | 10.3% | |
Technology One | $ 32.20 | Technology | 0.4% | 213.5% | |
Codan | $ 16.75 | Technology | -1.4% | 96.1% | |
Xero | $ 185.66 | Technology | 1.7% | 75.5% | |
REA Group | $ 270.70 | Telecommunication | 3.3% | 99.0% | |
EVT | $ 12.37 | Telecommunication | 6.7% | -15.5% |
S&P/ASX 200 discretionary stock that have hit a 52-week high in the past week. Share price and performance as at 14 February 2025
ASX 200 Stocks at 52-week lows
Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amotiv | $ 10.00 | Discretionary | -5.8% | -18.0% | |
Viva Energy Group | $ 2.46 | Energy | 0.8% | -1.6% | |
CSL | $ 256.90 | Health Care | -4.8% | -7.3% | |
Cochlear | $ 262.73 | Health Care | -15.2% | 36.3% | |
Polynovo | $ 1.92 | Health Care | 1.1% | 58.3% | |
Coronado Global Resources | $ 0.64 | Materials | -0.8% | -57.8% | |
Graincorp | $ 7.04 | Staples | -4.6% | -11.7% | |
Treasury Wine Estates | $ 10.83 | Staples | 0.5% | -8.4% |
S&P/ASX 200 stock that have hit a 52-week low in the past week. Share price and performance as at 14 February 2025
