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Overview of the S&P/ASX 200: Weekly Recap
The 52-Week Series provides vital insights into the S&P/ASX 200 stocks, highlighting those that have reached new yearly highs and lows over the past week. Monitoring these trends proves essential for discerning movements in various sectors and stocks, influenced by factors such as commodity price fluctuations, shifts in demand patterns, and earnings reports.
52-Week Highs and Lows by Sector
The following summary illustrates the performance of sectors in the Australian stock market:
- Financials: 5 highs, 1 low
- Industrials: 2 highs, 0 lows
- Discretionary: 2 highs, 0 lows
- Real Estate: 2 highs, 1 low
- Telecommunication: 2 highs, 0 lows
- Staples: 1 high, 0 lows
- Materials: 0 highs, 1 low
- Health Care: 0 highs, 0 lows
- Technology: 0 highs, 0 lows
- Energy: 0 highs, 0 lows
- Utilities: 0 highs, 0 lows
Insights from Recent Data
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Defensive Strength:
Stocks classified as defensive, including Commonwealth Bank, Coles, and Telstra, are witnessing significant gains, marking consistent 52-week highs. Investors appear to prioritise these companies for their stable earnings and reliable dividends. - Market Stabilisation:
The S&P/ASX 200 is currently around 3% above levels observed before Liberation Day and is close to its all-time high from February 14. Following a robust recovery from a 16% drawdown in April, the market shows strong performance, though it still has room for growth before reattaining recent peaks.
Financials Reaching 52-Week Highs
The following table lists the S&P/ASX 200 financial constituents that hit a 52-week high last week, organised by the percentage change over the past year:
| Ticker | Company | Close | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBA | Commonwealth Bank | $169.66 | 3.0% | 63.6% |
| MPL | Medibank Private | $4.71 | 3.7% | 46.3% |
| SOL | Washington H Soul Pattinson | $37.32 | 1.6% | 34.2% |
| BOQ | Bank of Queensland | $7.49 | 1.4% | -4.7% |
| ASX | ASX | $71.00 | 1.4% | -17.0% |
Other ASX 200 Stocks Making 52-Week Highs
The following table presents various ASX 200 stocks that achieved 52-week highs recently, sorted by percentage change over the last year:
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WES | Wesfarmers | $79.56 | Discretionary | 5.0% | 60.9% |
| APE | Eagers Automotive | $19.10 | Discretionary | 5.4% | 52.2% |
| ALQ | ALS | $17.28 | Industrials | 9.7% | 33.5% |
| TCL | Transurban Group | $14.38 | Industrials | 3.5% | -2.4% |
| SGP | Stockland | $5.55 | Real Estate | 4.3% | 36.7% |
| CQR | Charter Hall Retail Reit | $3.82 | Real Estate | 2.1% | -9.9% |
| COL | Coles Group | $21.93 | Staples | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| TLS | Telstra Group | $4.58 | Telecommunication | 3.2% | 14.5% |
| EVT | EVT | $14.67 | Telecommunication | 8.0% | 1.7% |
Stocks Hitting 52-Week Lows
The following table details the ASX 200 constituents that registered 52-week lows recently:
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLC | Lendlease Group | $5.22 | Real Estate | 0.0% | -56.3% |
| XYZ | Block | $67.50 | Financials | -23.6% | -53.6% |
| AMC | Amcor | $14.23 | Materials | -4.6% | -19.6% |
This overview provides a snapshot of the current landscape in the S&P/ASX 200, highlighting notable trends, company performances, and sector dynamics, essential for investors and market watchers alike.
