It's a question that many S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares investors would be familiar with.
After exceptional share price growth, should you hold on to your outperformers or take your profits while the going is good?
The following four ASX 200 stocks delivered strong share price gains in FY25.
Market analysts tell us what they think investors should do with these holdings now.
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After amazing growth, should you hang on to these ASX 200 stocks?
Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)
The Wesfarmers share price rose by 30% in FY25.
On Tuesday, Wesfarmers shares are 1.64% higher at $86.63 at the time of writing.
Macquarie has a neutral rating on Wesfarmers shares and a price target of $82. This is akin to a hold rating.
In a recent note, Macquarie said:
Management continues to execute, with the stock's valuation continuing to be driven by the key Bunnings and Kmart retail businesses.
We acknowledge the upside risk from new adjacencies, although see much of this factored into the current share price.
Sigma Healthcare (ASX: SIG)
In FY25, Sigma Healthcare was one of nine ASX 200 shares that more than doubled in value.
The ASX healthcare stock ripped 135% higher in FY25.
Today, the Sigma Healthcare share price is down 0.35% to $2.86 at the time of writing.
Macquarie has an underperform rating on Sigma Healthcare shares.
The broker explains:
We retain our Underperform recommendation on SIG as we believe the market is giving too much credit on growth prospects (although we still expect sector leading earnings growth).
The first result as a combined entity with Chemist Warehouse will be telling on growth potential and franchisee economics.
Sigma Healthcare will report its results on Wednesday, 27 August.
Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)
Hub24 shares were among the 5 best ASX 200 financial stocks of FY25 for share price growth.
Shares in the investment and superannuation platform provider rose 92% in FY25.
The Hub24 share price is currently $108.11, up 1.26%.
Bell Potter has a buy rating on Hub24 with a 12-month price target of $115.
This implies further potential upside of 6%.
Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)
Xero shares were among the 5 best-performing ASX 200 tech shares of FY25.
Shares in the cloud-based accounting software provider rose 32% in FY25.
The Xero share price is currently $177.55, up 1.25%.
Morgans has a hold rating on this ASX 200 tech stock.
Analyst Damien Nguyen suggests that new investors wait for a dip before buying Xero shares.
Nguyen commented on The Bull:
While business fundamentals remain solid and are expected to deliver strong growth over the coming years, potential investors may want to wait for a more attractive entry point.
For existing holders, it makes sense to stay invested and monitor how the company executes its growth plans.
