According to GuruFocus updates, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-Week Highs: AutoZone Inc. (AZO, Financial), Broadcom Corp. (BRCM, Financial), The Estee Lauder Companies (EL, Financial), Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU, Financial), and Genzyme Corp. (GENZ, Financial).
AutoZone Inc. (AZO) Reached the 52-Week High of $251.2
Autozone is the nation's specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories, primarily focusing on do-it-yourself customers. Autozone Inc. has a market cap of $11.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $251.2 with a P/E ratio of 16.6 and P/S ratio of 1.5. Autozone Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 17.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Autozone Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
On Sep 21, AutoZone, Inc. reported net sales of $2.4 billion for its fourth quarter (16 weeks) ended August 28, 2010, an increase of 9.5% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 (16 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at least one year, increased 6.7% for the quarter. Net income for the quarter increased $32.8 million, or 13.9%, over the same period last year to $268.9 million, while diluted earnings per share increased 27.7% to $5.66 per share from $4.43 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Autozone Inc. is in the portfolios of Edward Lampert, Murray Stahl, Wallace Weitz, Jean-Marie Eveillard, Jeremy Grantham, Steven Cohen, Mario Gabelli, Ruane Cunniff, David Dreman, and George Soros.
This month, Sell: Director William C Crowley and Sell: 10% Owner Edward S Lampert sold shares of AZO stock. Sell: Chairman, President & CEO William C Rhodes Iii sold shares in October.
Broadcom Corp. (BRCM) Reached the 52-Week High of $43.22
Broadcom Corporation is a developer of highly integrated siliconsolutions that enable broadband digital data transmission to the home and within the business enterprise. Broadcom Corp. has a market cap of $21.76 billion; its shares were traded at around $43.22 with a P/E ratio of 22.3 and P/S ratio of 4.8. The dividend yield of Broadcom Corp. stocks is 0.8%.
On October 26, Broadcom Corporation reported unaudited financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Net revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was a record $1.806 billion. This represents an increase in net revenue of 12.6% compared with the $1.604 billion reported for the second quarter of 2010 and an increase of 44% compared with the $1.254 billion reported for the third quarter of 2009. Net income computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the third quarter of 2010 was $327 million, or $.60 per share (diluted), compared with GAAP net income of $278 million, or $.52 per share (diluted), for the second quarter of 2010, and GAAP net income of $85 million, or $.16 per share (diluted), for the third quarter of 2009.
Broadcom Corp. is in the portfolios of Pioneer Investments, David Tepper, and Jeremy Grantham.
This month, Sell: Executive Vice President & CFO Eric Brandt , Sell: Director Robert E Switz and Sell: EVP, Ops. & Central Eng. Neil Y. Kim sold shares of BRCM stock. Sell: President & CEO Scott A Mcgregor sold shares in July.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Reached the 52-Week High of $75.37
Estee Lauder Co. is one of the world's manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has a market cap of $14.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $75.37 with a P/E ratio of 26.1 and P/S ratio of 1.9. The dividend yield of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. stocks is 0.8%. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 5.6% over the past 10 years.
On Oct 29, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2010 that were sharply higher than the prior-year period. For the quarter, the Company had net sales of $2.09 billion, a 14% increase compared with $1.83 billion reported in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales increased 15% from a year ago. The Company reported net earnings for the quarter of $191.1 million, a 36% increase from the $140.7 million last year. Diluted net earnings per common share rose 34% to $.95, compared with $.71 reported in the prior year. All mention of net earnings in the body of this press release refers to net earnings attributable to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., which reflects the adjustment for noncontrolling interests.
Estee Lauder Co. is in the portfolios of Robert Karr, Andreas Halvorsen, Steve Mandel, Steven Cohen, Jeremy Grantham, Louis Moore Bacon, Jim Simons, Bruce Koyner, and George Soros.
This month, Sell: Grat Remainder Trust Fbo 1992 sold 15,700 shares of EL stock.
Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) Reached the 52-Week High of $59.24
Peabody Energy is the largest private-sector coal company in the world. Peabody Energy Corp. has a market cap of $15.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $59.24 with a P/E ratio of 22.5 and P/S ratio of 2.7. The dividend yield of Peabody Energy Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Peabody Energy Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 29% over the past 10 years.
On Oct 19, Peabody Energy reported third quarter 2010 EBITDA of $571.3 million, a 67 percent increase from the prior-year quarter. Income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter more than doubled prior-year levels to $237.6 million and $0.83, respectively. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rose 102 percent to $0.99 per share.
Peabody Energy Corp. is in the portfolios of RS Investment Management, Ken Heebner, Bruce Koyner, PRIMECAP Management, Mario Gabelli, George Soros, Jeremy Grantham, John Keeley, and Steven Cohen.
This month, Sell: Director Robert B Karn Iii sold 11,926 shares of BTU stock. Sell: Director Sandra Van Trease sold 4,525 shares in October. Sell: Chairman and CEO Gregory H Boyce and Sell: Executive Vice President & CFO Michael C. Crews sold shares in September, and Sell: Pres & Chief Comm. Officer Richard A Navarre and Sell: EVP - Chief Admin. Officer Sharon D Fiehler sold shares in July.
Genzyme Corp. (GENZ) Reached the 52-Week High of $71.31
Genzyme Corporation is a global biotechnology company dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Genzyme Corp. has a market cap of $18.17 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.31 with a P/E ratio of 79.3 and P/S ratio of 4.1. Genzyme Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 17.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Genzyme Corp. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
On October 20, Genzyme Corp. reported third-quarter earnings growth driven by increased shipments of Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection). Patients in the United States began returning to normal dosing levels last month, and patients globally are expected to be able to do so this quarter. Earnings growth in the third quarter was also driven by strong revenue from Lumizyme™ (alglucosidase alfa) and cost reduction measures. Third-quarter revenue was $1.0 billion, compared with $923.8 million in the same period last year.
Genzyme Corp. is in the portfolios of Carl Icahn, Steven Cohen, Michael Price, Edward Owens, Richard Perry, Chris Shumway, Eric Mindich, John Buckingham, Murray Stahl, John Paulson, Richard Perry, Louis Moore Bacon, Stanley Druckenmiller, Mario Gabelli, Jeremy Grantham, Jean-Marie Eveillard, Ruane Cunniff, and Kenneth Fisher.
Sell: Corp Contrllr,ChiefAccntOfficr Jason Amello sold 6,640 shares of GENZ stock in August. Sell: Exe VP,President Int'l Group Sandford D Smith and Sell: SrVP,Chief Human Resources Off Zoltan A Csimma sold shares in July.
AutoZone Inc. (AZO) Reached the 52-Week High of $251.2
Autozone is the nation's specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories, primarily focusing on do-it-yourself customers. Autozone Inc. has a market cap of $11.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $251.2 with a P/E ratio of 16.6 and P/S ratio of 1.5. Autozone Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 17.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Autozone Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
On Sep 21, AutoZone, Inc. reported net sales of $2.4 billion for its fourth quarter (16 weeks) ended August 28, 2010, an increase of 9.5% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 (16 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at least one year, increased 6.7% for the quarter. Net income for the quarter increased $32.8 million, or 13.9%, over the same period last year to $268.9 million, while diluted earnings per share increased 27.7% to $5.66 per share from $4.43 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Autozone Inc. is in the portfolios of Edward Lampert, Murray Stahl, Wallace Weitz, Jean-Marie Eveillard, Jeremy Grantham, Steven Cohen, Mario Gabelli, Ruane Cunniff, David Dreman, and George Soros.
This month, Sell: Director William C Crowley and Sell: 10% Owner Edward S Lampert sold shares of AZO stock. Sell: Chairman, President & CEO William C Rhodes Iii sold shares in October.
Broadcom Corp. (BRCM) Reached the 52-Week High of $43.22
Broadcom Corporation is a developer of highly integrated siliconsolutions that enable broadband digital data transmission to the home and within the business enterprise. Broadcom Corp. has a market cap of $21.76 billion; its shares were traded at around $43.22 with a P/E ratio of 22.3 and P/S ratio of 4.8. The dividend yield of Broadcom Corp. stocks is 0.8%.
On October 26, Broadcom Corporation reported unaudited financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Net revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was a record $1.806 billion. This represents an increase in net revenue of 12.6% compared with the $1.604 billion reported for the second quarter of 2010 and an increase of 44% compared with the $1.254 billion reported for the third quarter of 2009. Net income computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the third quarter of 2010 was $327 million, or $.60 per share (diluted), compared with GAAP net income of $278 million, or $.52 per share (diluted), for the second quarter of 2010, and GAAP net income of $85 million, or $.16 per share (diluted), for the third quarter of 2009.
Broadcom Corp. is in the portfolios of Pioneer Investments, David Tepper, and Jeremy Grantham.
This month, Sell: Executive Vice President & CFO Eric Brandt , Sell: Director Robert E Switz and Sell: EVP, Ops. & Central Eng. Neil Y. Kim sold shares of BRCM stock. Sell: President & CEO Scott A Mcgregor sold shares in July.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Reached the 52-Week High of $75.37
Estee Lauder Co. is one of the world's manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has a market cap of $14.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $75.37 with a P/E ratio of 26.1 and P/S ratio of 1.9. The dividend yield of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. stocks is 0.8%. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 5.6% over the past 10 years.
On Oct 29, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2010 that were sharply higher than the prior-year period. For the quarter, the Company had net sales of $2.09 billion, a 14% increase compared with $1.83 billion reported in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales increased 15% from a year ago. The Company reported net earnings for the quarter of $191.1 million, a 36% increase from the $140.7 million last year. Diluted net earnings per common share rose 34% to $.95, compared with $.71 reported in the prior year. All mention of net earnings in the body of this press release refers to net earnings attributable to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., which reflects the adjustment for noncontrolling interests.
Estee Lauder Co. is in the portfolios of Robert Karr, Andreas Halvorsen, Steve Mandel, Steven Cohen, Jeremy Grantham, Louis Moore Bacon, Jim Simons, Bruce Koyner, and George Soros.
This month, Sell: Grat Remainder Trust Fbo 1992 sold 15,700 shares of EL stock.
Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) Reached the 52-Week High of $59.24
Peabody Energy is the largest private-sector coal company in the world. Peabody Energy Corp. has a market cap of $15.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $59.24 with a P/E ratio of 22.5 and P/S ratio of 2.7. The dividend yield of Peabody Energy Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Peabody Energy Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 29% over the past 10 years.
On Oct 19, Peabody Energy reported third quarter 2010 EBITDA of $571.3 million, a 67 percent increase from the prior-year quarter. Income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter more than doubled prior-year levels to $237.6 million and $0.83, respectively. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rose 102 percent to $0.99 per share.
Peabody Energy Corp. is in the portfolios of RS Investment Management, Ken Heebner, Bruce Koyner, PRIMECAP Management, Mario Gabelli, George Soros, Jeremy Grantham, John Keeley, and Steven Cohen.
This month, Sell: Director Robert B Karn Iii sold 11,926 shares of BTU stock. Sell: Director Sandra Van Trease sold 4,525 shares in October. Sell: Chairman and CEO Gregory H Boyce and Sell: Executive Vice President & CFO Michael C. Crews sold shares in September, and Sell: Pres & Chief Comm. Officer Richard A Navarre and Sell: EVP - Chief Admin. Officer Sharon D Fiehler sold shares in July.
Genzyme Corp. (GENZ) Reached the 52-Week High of $71.31
Genzyme Corporation is a global biotechnology company dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Genzyme Corp. has a market cap of $18.17 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.31 with a P/E ratio of 79.3 and P/S ratio of 4.1. Genzyme Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 17.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Genzyme Corp. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
On October 20, Genzyme Corp. reported third-quarter earnings growth driven by increased shipments of Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection). Patients in the United States began returning to normal dosing levels last month, and patients globally are expected to be able to do so this quarter. Earnings growth in the third quarter was also driven by strong revenue from Lumizyme™ (alglucosidase alfa) and cost reduction measures. Third-quarter revenue was $1.0 billion, compared with $923.8 million in the same period last year.
Genzyme Corp. is in the portfolios of Carl Icahn, Steven Cohen, Michael Price, Edward Owens, Richard Perry, Chris Shumway, Eric Mindich, John Buckingham, Murray Stahl, John Paulson, Richard Perry, Louis Moore Bacon, Stanley Druckenmiller, Mario Gabelli, Jeremy Grantham, Jean-Marie Eveillard, Ruane Cunniff, and Kenneth Fisher.
Sell: Corp Contrllr,ChiefAccntOfficr Jason Amello sold 6,640 shares of GENZ stock in August. Sell: Exe VP,President Int'l Group Sandford D Smith and Sell: SrVP,Chief Human Resources Off Zoltan A Csimma sold shares in July.
