3 ASX 200 stocks notching up new 52-week highs today

It's a good day to own this ASX 200 trio.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is trading relatively flat on Tuesday, having fallen 0.02% at the time of writing. But these ASX 200 stocks are putting on an all-but-forgettable performance.

They've each soared to new 52-week highs today ­– one even posted a new record high.

Let's dive into the new milestones surpassed by the trio and what they've been up to lately.

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3 ASX 200 stocks posting new 52-week highs on Tuesday

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN)

First up is ASX 200 financial stock Suncorp. It leapt 1.4% earlier today to a high of $13.33 – the highest it's been since early 2020.

Interestingly, there's been no price-sensitive news from the Queensland-based company since February.

Not to mention, its home sector, the S&P/ASX 200 Financial Index (ASX: XFJ), has trended lower in 2023. It's currently 1.2% lower than it was at the start of the year.

The company posted its first-half earnings earlier this year, detailing a 44% jump in net profit after tax (NPAT) and a 43% increase in its interim dividend – up to 33 cents per share.

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF)

Meanwhile, stock in ASX 200 health insurer NIB Holdings also reached a new 52-week high today. More than that, its peak of $8.49 represents a record high for the share.

The last time the market heard price-sensitive news from the company was in early March. Then, it was added to the S&P/ASX 100 Index (ASX: XTO).

Before that, the stock plummeted 12% on its first-half earnings, wherein it detailed a 13% increase in NPAT and upped its dividend by 18% to 13 cents per share.

AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)

Finally, stock in ASX 200 energy provider AGL launched to a 52-week high of $9.45 today – marking a 0.6% increase on its previous close. Though, its share price remains 54% lower than it was four years ago.

The last time the market heard a word from AGL was on the release of its first-half earnings in February.

Then, it revealed a 55% drop in NPAT and a $1.1 billion loss – mostly on the back of asset write-downs.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended NIB Holdings. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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