S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares lifted 2.77% and delivered a total return, including dividends, of 7% in FY26.
On The Bull this week, two experts give us their views on three ASX 200 shares.
Let's take a look.
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Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL)
Materials was the strongest sector of FY26, rising 47% and producing a total return of 52% for investors.
The Regis Resources share price increased 37% to finish the year at $6.03.
Regis Resources benefitted from an 18% lift in the gold price last financial year.
John Athanasiou from Red Leaf Securities has a buy rating on this ASX 200 gold share for FY27.
He said:
Unaudited gold production of 101,500 ounces in the June quarter of 2026 was up 12 per cent on the prior quarter.
Group gold production guidance for full year 2026 is at the top end of guidance at 379,000 ounces.
The company had $1.21 billion in cash and bullion on hand at June 30, 2026, an increase of $692 million over the full financial year.
Earnings remain highly sensitive to gold price movements.
However, improving cash generation and a stronger balance sheet provide support through the cycle.
Regis remains a clean, leveraged expression to the gold theme.
Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)
Woolworths was the top-performing company for capital growth within the ASX 200 consumer staples sector in FY26.
The Woolworths share price rose 29% to finish the year at $40.03 on 30 June.
Andrew Wielandt from DP Wealth Advisory has a hold rating on Woolworths shares.
He explained:
The supermarket giant generates a strong return on equity, but profits are tighter.
The company generated group sales of $18.1 billion in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, up 4.5 per cent on the prior corresponding period.
Guidance for reported full year 2026 Australian food earnings before interest and tax growth is expected to be in the mid to high single digit range, but no longer at the upper end of the range.
Defensive earnings from supermarkets should underpin its business despite the weakening Australian economy.
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN)
The Mineral Resources share price ripped 188% to finish FY26 at $62.65.
Mineral Resources stock was on the rebound last financial year after a shocker in FY25.
Soaring lithium prices and the ramp-up of its Onslow iron ore project contributed to stronger earnings in the first half.
Mineral Resources reported its strongest half-year result ever with record revenue of $3.1 billion and EBITDA of $1.2 billion for 1H FY26.
Athanasiou has a sell rating on this ASX 200 mining share.
He said:
MIN is a diversified resources company, with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia.
The diversified model provides some cash flow stability via mining services, but overall earnings remain cyclical and exposed to volatile bulk commodity markets.
Higher leverage amplifies downside risk during commodity downturns.
Execution complexity across multiple divisions adds additional risk relative to simpler, more focused producers.
While the company retains strategic asset value, earnings stability remains inconsistent, in our view.
Until we see a reduction in leverage and earnings volatility, the stock remains a sell, or in the underweight category.
