It may be time to take profits on three outperforming S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) giants.
That's according to Medallion Financial Group's Philippe Bui and Family Financial Solutions' Jabin Hallihan, who believe the year ahead won't be nearly as lucrative for shareholders as the year just past (courtesy of The Bull).
The ASX 200 giants in question are Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), which has a market cap of almost $102 billion; Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), the biggest company on the ASX with a market cap of almost $289 billion; and JB Hi Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH), with a market cap of almost $13 billion.
All three companies have enjoyed a year of strong outperformance.
Atop the dividends all three stocks pay, over the past 12 months, CBA shares are up 19.3%; Wesfarmers shares have gained 26.3%; and JB Hi-Fi shares have rocketed 41.7%.
Now, here's why these two investment pros think it's time to hit the sell button.
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ASX 200 stocks on the chopping block
"Wesfarmers is a high-quality conglomerate with leading brands, including Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks, but its share price now looks fully valued after a strong multi-year run," said Medallion Financial Group's Bui, who has a sell recommendation on this ASX 200 giant.
According to Bui:
Recently trading on a lofty price/earnings ratio of about 34 times and a modest dividend yield below 3%, the stock commands a premium multiple that's difficult to justify given subdued retail sales, rising cost pressures and softer consumer sentiment.
While Bunnings continues to perform, discretionary divisions like Kmart and Target face tighter household budgets and margin headwinds. The balance sheet remains strong, but near-term growth catalysts are limited.
Bui also has a sell recommendation on CBA shares.
"CBA is Australia's strongest major bank, boasting market leadership, exceptional profitability and a rock solid balance sheet, but its valuation has run ahead of fundamentals," he said of the ASX 200 banking giant.
Bui noted:
Given a recent price/earnings ratio of about 27 times, the stock trades at a significant premium to peers, such as National Australia Bank and ANZ. We expect earnings momentum to subside as loan growth moderates and net interest margins peak.
Also tipped as a sell
Family Financial Solutions' Jabin Hallihan believes the JB Hi-Fi share price has run too hot too quickly.
"The share price of this consumer electronics giant has defied the expectations of many market watchers for the past two years," said Hallihan, who has a sell recommendation on the ASX 200 electronics retailer.
"The shares rose from $44.48 on October 16, 2023, to close at $121 on August 20, 2025. JBH was trading at $113.86 on October 16, 2025," he noted.
According to Hallihan:
The company posted a strong full year result in fiscal year 2025. Total group sales of $10.6 billion were up 10% on the prior corresponding period. Group earnings before interest and tax of $694.1 million were up 7.3%.
With discretionary spending under pressure, we believe it's prudent to lock in some gains. JB Hi-Fi's strong operational performance is priced in, so risks outweigh rewards at these levels.
