12 ASX 200 shares that smashed historical peak prices today

Twelve ASX 200 shares rose to new multi-year peaks in an otherwise quiet day of trading.

A piggy bank on the cloud in the blue sky symbolising a record high share price.

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares closed 0.15% higher at 8,409.8 points on Thursday.

Twelve in this group hit new multi-year highs in an otherwise quiet day of trading.

Let's check them out.

Which ASX 200 shares reached new highs today?

Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS)

The Telstra share price jumped to an 8-year high of $4.81 per share on Thursday.

There is no official news relating to the ASX 200 telecommunications share today.

Goldman Sachs has a buy rating on Telstra shares with a 12-month price target of $4.90.

Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI)

Orica shares lifted to a 5-year high of $18.93 per share today.

There is no price-sensitive news from the explosives manufacturer today.

Orica's share buyback program is ongoing.

Goldman Sachs has a buy rating on Orica shares with a newly upgraded price target of $22.10.

West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF)

Three ASX 200 gold shares ascended to new multi-year highs today.

First up is West African Resources, whose share price peaked at a record $2.72 today.

West African Resources has been trending higher since an exploration update last week.

The consensus rating among analysts on CommSec is a strong buy.

Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU)

Stock in fellow African gold miner Perseus Mining lifted to a 14-year high of $3.87 apiece.

There is no news from Perseus today.

The consensus rating on this ASX 200 gold share among analysts on CommSec is a moderate buy.

Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL)

Another gold mining company, Regis Resources, lifted to a 5-year high of $5.04 today on no news from the company.

The consensus rating among analysts on CommSec is a strong buy.

Technology One Ltd (ASX: TNE)

The Technology One share price rose to a new all-time high of $40.97.

While there is no news from Technology One today, the stock has been lifting since its 1H FY25 report.

Technology One announced a 31% boost in net profit after tax (NPAT) to $63 million and lifted its full-year profit growth guidance.

Morgans has a hold rating on this ASX 200 tech share with a price target of $36.85.

Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF)

This ASX 200 financial share hit a 2-year high of $7.70 per share.

The investment management company has no price-sensitive news for the market today.

Goldman Sachs has a buy rating on Challenger shares with a share price target of $7.40.

Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)

The Life360 share price spiked to an all-time high of $33.65 today.

There is no price-sensitive news from the family location app provider today.

Goldman Sachs has a buy rating and a 12-month price target of $31 on Life360 shares.

Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB)

This ASX 200 industrial stock ascended to a record $23.23 per share on Thursday.

There is no news from Brambles today.

Goldman Sachs has a sell rating and a 12-month price target of $18.70 on Brambles shares.

EVT Ltd (ASX: EVT)

The EVT share price hit a three-and-a-half-year high of $16.24 today.

There is no news from the Event and Greater Union cinemas owner today.

The consensus rating on this ASX 200 communications services share on CommSec is a moderate buy.

Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)

The Qantas share price lifted to $10.64 per share.

This is a new all-time high for the ASX 200 airline stock amid no company news today.

Goldman Sachs has a buy rating and a 12-month share price target of $11.80 on Qantas.

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)

This ASX 200 consumer discretionary stock rose to a new record of $21.97.

The online furniture retailer did not release any news today.

Top broker Citi has a buy rating and a price target of $21.10 on Temple & Webster shares.

Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goldman Sachs Group, Life360, Technology One, and Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Telstra Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Challenger, Technology One, and Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on 52-Week Highs

Three people jumping cheerfully in clear sunny weather.
Materials Shares

12 ASX lithium shares rip to 52-week highs

PLS Group and others have reset their 52-week highs as lithium commodity prices continue to rise.

Read more »

Woman attached to rocket flies into the air
52-Week Highs

Scores of ASX mining shares hit 52-week highs

BHP, Rio Tinto, South32, and Mineral Resources shares are among those that hit 52-week highs today.

Read more »

A graphic image of three upward pointing arrows with smoke coming from their bottoms, indicating the arrows are taking off just like the Althea share price today
52-Week Highs

Why Rio Tinto, Evolution Mining and BHP shares just smashed new 52-week highs

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Evolution Mining shares are lifting off today.

Read more »

A man in a business suit holds his coffee cup aloft as he throws his head back and laughs heartily.
Resources Shares

ASX mining shares dominate stocks hitting 52-week highs

BHP, Fortescue, Rio Tinto, and Evolution Mining shares are among those that hit 52-week highs today.

Read more »

Three satisfied miners with their arms crossed looking at the camera proudly
Resources Shares

Major ASX 200 mining shares hit 52-week highs

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares set new 52-week highs today.

Read more »

Concept image of a businessman riding a bull on an upwards arrow.
52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 mining stocks smashing new 52-week highs on Thursday

Investors just sent these two ASX 200 mining stocks rocketing to one-year-plus highs. But why?

Read more »

A female sharemarket analyst with red hair and wearing glasses looks at her computer screen watching share price movements.
Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares outperform as ASX 200 tumbles to four-month low

Several ASX lithium shares have hit new 52-week highs amid the broader market tumbling to a four-month low.

Read more »

Concept image of a businessman riding a bull on an upwards arrow.
Materials Shares

6 ASX lithium shares streak to new 52-week highs

Six ASX lithium shares including Pilbara Minerals have reset their 52-week highs due to rising commodity values.

Read more »