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Weekly Recap of S&P/ASX 200: 52-Week Stock Performance
In this week’s edition of our 52-Week Series, we analyse the S&P/ASX 200 stocks that have reached new highs and lows over the last week. Monitoring these trends aids in discerning the underlying forces affecting various sectors of the market.
When multiple stocks within a sector achieve new highs or lows, it signals significant market trends influenced by factors like commodity price shifts, evolving demand patterns (including advancements in AI, defensive strategies, and consumer performance), or companies meeting or failing to meet earnings projections.
52-Week Highs and Lows by Sector
- Materials: 5 Highs, 0 Lows
- Industrials: 5 Highs, 0 Lows
- Discretionary: 4 Highs, 1 Low
- Financials: 3 Highs, 0 Lows
- Telecommunications: 3 Highs, 0 Lows
- Technology: 3 Highs, 0 Lows
- Real Estate: 2 Highs, 1 Low
- Health Care: 1 High, 0 Lows
- Utilities: 1 High, 1 Low
- Energy: 0 Highs, 0 Lows
- Staples: 0 Highs, 0 Lows
Insights from the Data
Last week, 27 S&P/ASX 200 stocks reached new yearly highs, indicating strong market dynamics, despite overall volatility marked by a 1.0% drop on Monday and a negative weekly close. Notable trends include:
- Solid performance in the industrial and technology sectors.
- Mining companies exhibited robust operational outcomes, particularly Newmont, which reported excellent Q2 earnings alongside strong results from BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue.
- Healthcare showed signs of revival, with ResMed reaching a yearly high, despite limited activity elsewhere.
- Conversely, only two stocks touched new lows, primarily due to disappointing trading results.
ASX 200 Stocks Achieving 52-Week Highs
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APE | Eagers Automotive | $18.81 | Discretionary | -3.9% | 52.8% |
| HVN | Harvey Norman | $5.62 | Discretionary | -0.5% | 36.4% |
| TLC | The Lottery Corporation | $5.45 | Discretionary | 0.9% | 20.6% |
| TAH | Tabcorp | $0.77 | Discretionary | -3.8% | -24.1% |
| HUB | Hub24 | $104.53 | Financials | -1.0% | 330.2% |
| NWL | Netwealth Group | $36.64 | Financials | -1.3% | 195.5% |
| CGF | Challenger | $7.92 | Financials | -5.3% | 13.8% |
| RMD | Resmed Inc | $41.30 | Health Care | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| VNT | Ventia Services Group | $5.08 | Industrials | -3.8% | 90.3% |
| MND | Monadelphous Group | $19.01 | Industrials | 2.0% | 79.2% |
| ALQ | ALS | $18.07 | Industrials | -0.2% | 57.8% |
| QUB | Qube Holdings | $4.32 | Industrials | -1.1% | 56.0% |
| DOW | Downer EDI | $6.84 | Industrials | -1.3% | 27.9% |
| NEM | Newmont Corporation | $95.38 | Materials | 7.1% | N/A |
| ORI | Orica | $21.27 | Materials | 1.4% | 27.9% |
| LYC | Lynas Rare Earths | $10.73 | Materials | 7.4% | 23.1% |
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Performance data reflects share price as of Friday, July 25, 2025.
ASX 200 Stocks Facing 52-Week Lows
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP | Bapcor | $3.72 | Discretionary | -27.6% | -43.2% |
| HMC | HMC Capital | $3.70 | Real Estate | -3.9% | -29.8% |
Performance data reflects share price as of Friday, July 25, 2025.
This comprehensive overview offers valuable insights into market movements and sector-specific performance, underscoring the dynamism of the S&P/ASX 200.
