The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a bumpy, yet still positive, day so far during this Wednesday's trading. At the time of writing, the ASX 200 has gained a tentative 0.11%.
But some ASX 200 shares are convincingly outperforming the market today. In fact, we've seen a flurry of new 52-week highs this Wednesday on the ASX. Let's go through not five, not 10, but 12 ASX 200 shares that have just clocked new 52-week highs.
These ASX 200 shares are at new 52-week highs today
Here are the 12 ASX 200 shares that have seen new 52-week highs today:
- Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) – Wesfarmers shares have sunk into the red at present. But earlier this morning, the ASX 200 conglomerate rose as high as $51.94 a share.
- Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) – the famous ASX 200 telco Telstra has also scaled new heights today. After several new highs over the past week, Telstra has once again hit a new high watermark for the past 12 months, going as high as $4.30 during today's trading.
- REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) – ASX 200 real estate company REA Group is another ASX 200 share having a great time this Wednesday. REA shares clocked $142.34 this afternoon, which is the company's new 52-week high.
- Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) – Healthcare leader Cochlear is next up. This company, famous for its hearing assistance devices, has had a bouncy day. But that hasn't stopped it from nailing a new 52-week high of $243.94 a share today.
- Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd (ASX: FPH) – This is another ASX 200 share that has seen more than one new high in recent days. But today's session has raised the bar, with Fisher & Paykel hitting a high of $25.30 a share this morning.
- Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) – Another famous ASX 200 share, Qantas is our next company soaring to new heights. Qantas lifted to $6.94 a share this morning, although investors have since cooled their jets and sent the shares lower.
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- Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) – Investing house Soul Patts is another stock feeling the love this Wednesday. Soul Patts shares have also hit a few new highs of late. But today's benchmark is $31.11 a share for the company.
- Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX: SDF) – Insurance company Steadfast has seen its shares inch higher this session as well. The company closed at $5.93 a share yesterday but clocked a new high of $5.99 just after lunchtime.
- Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) – Oil refiner and service station operator Viva is another ASX 200 share that has seen its share price rocket this Wednesday. Viva shares are currently up more than 4% and hit a new 52-week high of $3.26 a share soon after market open.
- Technology One Ltd (ASX: TNE) – Next we have ASX 200 tech share TechnologyOne. TechnologyOne shares are having a top day today, and rose to a new high of $15.28 mid-morning. The company is now up more than 30% over just the past six months.
- Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU) – ASX 200 gold shares have been on fire of late, and Perseus is no exception. The gains continue for the company today, with Perseus climbing to a new 52-week high of $2.43 this morning.
- Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) – Our twelfth and final ASX 200 share to look at today is travel company Webjet. Webjet shares have had a bouncy day, but still managed to hit a new 52-week high of $7.35 a share during this Wednesday's session.
