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Lynas and Sonic Healthcare shares hit 52-week lows
Lynas Rare Earths and Sonic Healthcare shares both reached 52-week lows on Monday.
Lynas produces and processes rare earths, materials used in technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence equipment.
It plans to acquire Meteoric Resources, which owns a rare earths project in Brazil, but investors may be concerned about the cost, processing challenges and impact on existing shareholders.
Sonic runs pathology and diagnostic businesses in several countries, but it needs to improve its US operations, integrate acquisitions and manage regulatory changes.
Demand for medical testing could support Sonic over time, while analysts forecast higher earnings for both companies in coming years.
Analysts also expect Sonic to pay dividends that could yield about 5.8% to 6.3% at its current share price, though the article notes its payouts leave limited room for setbacks.
Lynas's growth plans and Sonic's recovery and dividends may interest investors, but both companies still face risks and will need to deliver on their plans.
Lynas Rare Earths and Sonic Healthcare shares fell to fresh 52-week lows on Monday, according to Motley Fool AU.
Lynas reached $12.14, about 40% lower than a year earlier.
Sonic Healthcare reached $18.11, down approximately 18% in 2026.
The article said Lynas may offer longer-term growth potential but faces concerns over a proposed acquisition and its development costs.
It said Sonic faces operational challenges, while forecast dividends could appeal to patient income investors.
- Who
- Lynas Rare Earths and Sonic Healthcare, two companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
- What
- Their shares fell to fresh 52-week lows. Lynas reached $12.14 and Sonic Healthcare $18.11.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026, according to the article’s publication date.
- Where
- On the Australian Securities Exchange.
- Why
- The article described heavy selling pressure. It cited investor concerns about Lynas’s proposed acquisition and Sonic’s operational challenges.
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Lynas announced an agreement to acquire Meteoric Resources, which owns the Caldeira rare earths project in Brazil.
Lynas shares fell to a 52-week low of $12.14.
Sonic Healthcare shares fell to a 52-week low of $18.11.
- Lynas share price
- $12.14
- Sonic Healthcare share price
- $18.11
- Lynas 12-month change
- Down around 40%
- Sonic 2026 change
- Down approximately 18%
- Proposed acquisition
- Meteoric Resources, owner of Brazil’s Caldeira rare earths project
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