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What are experts saying about these ASX 200 stocks soaring higher today?

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It’s been another red opening for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) today. 

However, two ASX 200 stocks that are bucking the trend and charging higher are Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX: REG). 

At the time of writing, Regis Healthcare shares are almost 7% higher on Thursday, while Yancoal shares are rising 4%. 

Why are these ASX 200 stocks rising?

It seems investors are scooping up Regis Healthcare shares this morning after the company announced that FY26 underlying EBITDA is expected to be about $135 million, hitting the top end of its guidance amid strong occupancy across its mature homes.

As The Motley Fool’s Laura Stewart reported earlier today, Regis Healthcare announced: 

  • FY26 underlying EBITDA expected to be approximately $135 million
  • Average Q3 FY26 occupancy in mature homes reached 95.9%, up on the prior period
  • Net refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) inflows of $223 million year to date (March FY26)
  • Total paid-up RAD balance at $2.3 billion as at 31 March 2026
  • One-off profit before tax of $25 million from divestment of two homes in Far North Queensland

This has sent the stock price soaring more than 6% higher. 

Its share price is now up 18% since April 20. 

It’s worth noting that the ASX 200 company also named a new CEO yesterday.

Meanwhile, ASX 200 company Yancoal is also storming higher this morning. 

This marks a third consecutive day in the green, despite no price-sensitive news out of the company this week. 

The coal miner is now up 55% year to date. 

What are experts saying?

At the time of writing, Yancoal shares are trading for $7.78 per share. 

This is below yearly highs of $8.70 hit by the coal miner in late March. 

However, estimates from brokers indicate it could race past this price in the next 12 months. 

Huatai Securities has a buy rating on Yancoal with a $14.40 share price target.

This indicates an upside potential of 85% from current levels. 

Meanwhile, for Regis Healthcare, the company is being tipped to benefit from ageing populations in the long term. 

The ASX 200 company offers aged care facilities, retirement villages, home care, day therapy, and day respite program. 

At the time of writing, Regis Healthcare shares are trading at $6.76 per share. 

This is down 26% from 12-month highs. 

However, 5 analysts’ forecasts via TradingView place a fair price estimate of $8.48 on the ASX 200 stock. 

This indicates upside potential of 25% from current levels. 

The post What are experts saying about these ASX 200 stocks soaring higher today? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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