Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) shares are slipping today. 

Shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) energy provider closed yesterday trading for $10.48. In afternoon trade on Friday, shares are changing hands for $10.38 apiece, down 1%.  

That sees the Origin Energy share price at its lowest level since April 2025.

Shares are now down 19% from their recent 7 April highs, though only down around 4% over the past 12 months.

Now, nothing has gone drastically wrong for the ASX 200 energy stock. It appears shares have come off the boil amid lower realised LNG prices alongside additional headwinds as the Federal Government undertakes a review of electricity retailers’ pricing practices. 

Which brings us back to our headline question. 

With shares trading at 52-week-plus lows, is Origin Energy a good long-term passive income buy today?

What to look for with ASX passive income stocks

When I’m running my slide rule over potential passive-income stocks, there are a few things I look for.

First, while not a deal-breaker, I prefer to invest in companies that pay fully-franked dividends. That’s because with fully-franked dividend payouts, you get a credit for the 30% in taxes the company has already paid the ATO. We’ll look at the material difference that can make below. 

The second thing I look for in a passive income stock like Origin Energy shares is the company’s dividend track record. By that, I mean, has the company reliably paid dividends for many years without skipping a payout? It’s also a bonus to see those dividend payments increasing over time.

And then I look at the longer-term share price moves compared to the current dividend yield.

Sure, it’s great to see an ASX stock trading at a 10%-plus dividend yield. But if its share price has crashed by 70% over the previous year, then that’s likely a dividend trap to avoid.

Should I buy Origin Energy shares for passive income?

So, how do Origin Energy shares stack up on my passive income checklist?

First, the ASX 200 stock does pay fully-franked dividends. Over the last year, Origin Energy has paid out 60 cents a share in fully-franked dividends. At the current share price, that sees the stock trading on a 5.8% trailing dividend yield. 

Taking those franking credits into account, the grossed-up yield works out to 8.3%.

Second, Origin Energy has made two annual dividend payouts going back to 2019. And since 2022, those dividend payouts have been growing each year.

Then there’s the share price retrace.

While Origin Energy shares have tumbled 19% from their recent April highs, I’m not overly concerned about the 4% one-year decline. 

As a leading Australian power provider, the company should benefit in the long term from the energy security it provides, as well as the nation’s ongoing shift towards electrification.

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S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares rose 2.77% and produced total returns, including dividends, of 7% in FY26.  

Here, we look at which ASX 200 large-cap shares achieved the most capital growth last year. 

Large-cap stocks have a market capitalisation of $10 billion or more.

Many investors favour ASX 200 large-cap shares because they are typically well-established companies that pay reliable dividends.  

Let’s check out last year’s best six performers. 

Best ASX 200 large caps for share price growth

1. PLS Group Ltd (ASX: PLS)

Formerly known as Pilbara Minerals, PLS Group is the largest lithium miner on the ASX 200. 

The PLS Group share price ripped 275% in FY26. 

The ASX 200 large-cap lithium share closed out FY26 at $5.02.   

The company’s flagship is the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine. 

Like all ASX lithium shares, PLS Group benefited from surging commodity prices in FY26. 

Lithium spodumene soared 278%, and carbonate rose 160% over the financial year.  

2. Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN)

The Mineral Resources share price rebounded strongly in FY26, rising 188%.  

Mineral Resources produces lithium and iron ore, and offers a raft of specialised services to other miners. 

The ASX 200 large-cap mining share finished the year at $62.65. 

Value investors returned to Mineral Resources shares in FY26 after corporate governance and financial problems pushed the share price to a 5-year low of $14.05 in April 2025. 

Mineral Resources stopped paying dividends to save cash and reported its strongest half-year result ever for 1H FY26.

Soaring lithium prices and the ramp-up of its Onslow iron ore project contributed to the company’s stronger earnings. 

3. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)

The Lynas Rare Earths share price ripped 115.26% higher in FY26.

The ASX 200 large-cap rare earths share finished the year at $18.06 apiece.  

The Lynas share price had several tailwinds last year. 

Firstly, restricted exports from China amid rising trade and geopolitical tensions continued to push commodity values higher. Neodymium was among them, rising 80%.  

This helped Lynas deliver an impressive 1H FY26 report, with net profit after tax (NPAT) jumping from $5.9 million to $80.2 million year over year.

Arguably, the most important company-specific catalyst for share price growth in FY26 was the long-term extension of Lynas’ supply agreement with Japan Australia Rare Earths B.V. (JARE) through to 2038.

The deal included a US$110 per kilo floor price for neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide and annual purchase commitments.

4. BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

The BHP share price soared 61.63% in FY26.

The ASX 200 large-cap mining share also took back its crown as the market’s largest listed company during the year. 

The BHP share price finished FY26 at $59.40. 

A rising copper price, which hit a record US$6.60 per pound in May, contributed to BHP’s strong share price rise last year.  

While the Big Australian is still a major iron ore producer, it is now also the world’s largest copper producer.

In 1H FY26, copper accounted for more than half of BHP’s underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). 

5. Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO)

The Rio Tinto share price roared 61.03% higher in FY26. 

Rio Tinto is also a major iron ore producer, but has diversified into lithium and copper in recent years. 

In FY26, lithium and copper were among the fastest-rising commodities relevant to Australia. 

This helped push the ASX 200 large-cap mining share to a closing price of $172.51 on 30 June. 

6. Newmont Corporation CDI (ASX: NST)

The Newmont Corporation share price increased 64.07% in FY26. 

The ASX 200 large-cap gold share benefited from a resilient gold price last year. 

The gold price rose by 18% in FY26, which was a far more subdued performance compared to FY25. 

Newmont shares finished the financial year at $134.52 apiece. 

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has positions in BHP Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

With only a few hours of trade left before today’s closing bell, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up 0.9% since last Friday’s close, with these three surging ASX 200 stocks leaving those gains in the dust.

Here’s what’s been catching ASX investor interest this week. 

Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD)

Genesis Minerals shares closed last Friday trading for $5.39. At the time of writing, shares are swapping hands for $6.18 apiece. That sees this ASX 200 stock up 14.7% for the week.

Most of those gains are being delivered today after the Aussie gold miner released a business update.

Investors reacted positively to the miner reporting that its FY 2026 gold production hit 285,400 ounces. That’s towards the higher end of Genesis Minerals’ full-year guidance of 260,000 ounces to 290,000 ounces.

On the cost front, the gold mine also reported its full-year all-in sustaining cost (AISC) came within its FY 2026 guidance range of $2,500 to $2,700 per ounce.

And the balance sheet is growing, with Genesis Minerals reporting underlying cash and equivalents of $258 million, up from $253 million in March. 

Perpetual Ltd (ASX: PPT)

The second ASX 200 stock shooting the lights out this week is financial services company Perpetual.

Perpetual shares closed last Friday at $15.19 and are currently trading at $19.12. This sees the Perpetual share price up 25.9% over the week.

Perpetual shares leapt 16.8% on Wednesday after the company announced that it had received, and rejected, an unsolicited, non-binding takeover proposal from Windflower. According to the release, Windflower is indirectly controlled by EQT AB. 

Under the terms of the indicative proposal, Perpetual shareholders would have received $21.64 per share in cash, or almost 40% above Tuesday’s closing price.

In explaining its rejection, the Perpetual board noted:

The indicative proposal was highly conditional and did not adequately represent fair value for Perpetual shareholders in the context of a change of control transaction and the board determined that it was not in the best interests of Perpetual shareholders.

Which brings us to…

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU)

The top-performing ASX 200 stock on my list today is Neuren Pharmaceuticals.

Shares in the biopharmaceutical company closed last Friday trading for $12.20. At the time of writing, shares are changing hands for $16.71 each. This sees the Neuren share price up 37% for the week.

Neuren shares closed up a whopping 36.1% on Monday after announcing a crucial regulatory win in the European Union (EU) for its lead drug, DAYBUE.  

DAYBUE is intended to treat neurobehavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome.

Commenting on the positive decision from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), Neuren CEO Jon Pilcher said, “I am so delighted for all stakeholders to see this positive outcome from the CHMP re-examination process recommending marketing authorisation for DAYBU in the EU.”

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Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.