The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was on form in January and climbed to multiple record highs. This ultimately led to the benchmark index ending the month 4.6% higher than it started it at 8,532.3 points.
Not all shares climbed with the market last month. For example, the worst performing ASX 200 shares are listed below. Here's how much they fell:
Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR)
The Star Entertainment share price was the worst performer on the ASX 200 in January with a decline of 36.8%. Investors were rushing to the exits after the struggling casino and resorts operator revealed that it was fighting for survival. It said: "The Group continues to explore other possible liquidity solutions. While discussions continue with respect to a range of different solutions, there is no certainty that any of these negotiations will result in one or more definitive arrangements that might materially increase the Group's liquidity position. In the absence of one or more of those arrangements, there remains material uncertainty as to the Group's ability to continue as a going concern."
Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)
The Premier Investments share price wasn't far behind with a decline of almost 26% last month. While some of this decline was driven by the release of a disappointing trading update, the majority was caused by the demerger of its Apparels business. This business is merging with Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) and shareholders will be granted shares in the department store operator. Premier Investments is left owning the Peter Alexander and Smiggle brands, along with its investment in Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG).
Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP)
The Zip share price was out of form and dropped 17.6% in January. This decline came late in the month when investors responded negatively to the release of its second quarter update. For the three months, Zip reported revenue of $269 million. While this was up 20.5% year on year, it was well short of the consensus estimate of $295 million. The main drag was its US business, which grew revenue slower than the market was expecting likely due to weaker revenue margins.
Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN)
The Coronado Global share price was down 14.3% for the month. This coal miner's shares have been on a downward trajectory over the past 12 months and this continued in January. So much so, the company's shares have now lost approximately 60% of their value since this time last year. A softer than expected quarterly update last month didn't help matters.
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