The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is 1.47% higher in early afternoon trade on Wednesday. The latest uptick has dragged the index 3.09% higher for the year to date. But there are some ASX 200 growth shares that I have my eye on, and they’ve all outpaced the index already so far this year.
AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)
AGL shares have rocketed higher today, up 9.32% to $9.68 at the time of writing. The gas and electricity provider’s shares have been pushed higher by the company’s solid first-half result, posted this morning.
AGL reported flat underlying EBITDA and a 6% decline in underlying net profit after tax. Investors were most excited by the company’s revised FY26 guidance figures. AGL now expects full-year underlying EBITDA of $2.02 billion to $2.18 billion. Previously, the range was $1.92 billion to $2.22 billion.
Its underlying net profit guidance was also tightened to $580 million to $680 million, from a much wider range of $500 million to $700 million.
Analysts expect a lot more from the ASX 200 energy shares this year. Data shows 7 out of 9 analysts have a buy or strong buy rating and a maximum target price of $12.72. After today’s price surge, it now implies a 31.92% upside at the time of writing.
Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL)
The ASX 200 gold company’s shares are 5.56% higher today, at $1.84 a piece. There has been no price-sensitive news out of the company today, so the latest uptick is likely off the back of renewed interest in gold stocks as the sector gains momentum.Â
The gold producer released its quarterly results last month, announcing a 10% quarter-on-quarter increase in gold production and confirming FY26 production guidance of 130,000 to 150,000 ounces of gold.
The majority of analysts have a strong buy rating on the stock with a target price of $2.60. That implies a 40.54% upside at the time of writing.
Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE)
Eagers shares are 0.96% higher at the time of writing today, at $26.18 a piece. For the year to date, the ASX 200 auto retailers’ shares are 6.21% higher, and they’re up a whopping 106.96% for the year.
The company has a diversified earnings base and operates the majority of BYD dealerships in Australia. This gives it exposure to the rapidly expanding EV sector. It also announced acquisition of a 65% stake in Canada’s largest auto dealerships late last year.
Analysts think there is more upside to come, too. Half of analysts have a buy or strong buy rating, and the maximum target price is $35.90 a piece. That implies a 36.97% upside at the time of writing.
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