S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares reached a fresh record high of 9,025.5 points last Friday.
Is it time to take profits on some of your shares?
On The Bull last week, experts identified five stocks that have had strong recent runs or reached record high prices in recent weeks.
They reckon these shares have run their course for the moment, and it may be time to lock in some of those gains.
Let's take a look.
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Brokers call out 5 ASX 200 shares with limited growth ahead
Wisetech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)
The biggest ASX 200 tech stock on the market has leapt 50% higher since 4 April, when US tariffs were causing a market spiral.
Tony Locantro from Alto Capital has a sell rating on Wisetech shares, commenting:
WiseTech was recently trading on a lofty price/earnings ratio of 124 times.
Share price strength creates an opportunity to lock in some profits.
Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE)
The Eagers Automotive share price rose to a record $22.67 last Thursday.
The ASX 200 consumer discretionary share has risen 73% in six months.
Arthur Garipoli from Seneca Financial Solutions has a sell rating on Eagers Automotive shares.
Garipoli explains:
APE's performance has been strong due to demand for electric vehicles. The company is well managed.
However, the company's price/earnings ratio is trading well above its long term average, so investors may want to consider locking in some gains.
Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)
Megaport shares are up 25% in six months and closed last week at $14.20.
Garipoli has a sell rating on the ASX 200 tech share, recommending investors consider taking profits.
He comments:
The company has guided to increasing revenue in fiscal year 2026 due to new products and greater market penetration via an increasing sales team.
However, in our view, it appears such a positive outlook has been priced into the stock.
Any delays or issues to fiscal year 2027 sales plans is likely to be punished by the market.
We suggest investors consider taking profits while the share price exhibits strength.
Nick Scali Ltd (ASX: NCK)
The share price of this ASX 200 furniture retailer is up 40% in six months.
The Nick Scali share price reached a fresh record high of $23.60 on Friday.
Locantro has a sell rating on Nick Scali due to economic uncertainty and a high stock price.
He comments:
At these levels, it may be a good time to pocket some profits given the potential for retail sector headwinds in Australia's high cost of living economy.
REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)
The REA share price has risen 13% in six months and closed last Friday at $263.16.
The ASX 200 property share hit an all-time peak of $276.64 in February.
Toby Grimm from Baker Young sees challenges ahead for REA and suggests selling while the stock trades above his valuation.
Grimm says:
REA's financial performance is increasingly driven by price increases rather than volume, in our view.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating REA Group's market power and subscription offerings.
US firm CoStar Group has acquired Domain, which should lead to more intense competition.
In our view, operational and regulatory risks present investors with an opportunity to exit a stock that was recently trading above our valuation.
