Weekly 52-Week Highs Highlight: MS, MKL, PPG, EA

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Jun 29, 2015

According to GuruFocus list of 52-week highs, Morgan Stanley, Markel Corporation, PPG Industries Inc, and Electronic Arts Inc have all reached their 52-week highs.

Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $39.50

Morgan Stanley was originally incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1981. Morgan Stanley has a market cap of $77.82 billion; its shares were traded at around $39.50 with a P/E ratio of 19.60 and P/S ratio of 2.21. The dividend yield of Morgan Stanley stocks is 1.14%.

For its first quarter of 2015, the company generated net revenues of $9.9 billion and earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $1.18. This compares with $9.0 billion and $0.74 respectively for the year-ago quarter. ROE from continuing operations was 14.2%, and the company increased its quarterly dividend 50% to $0.15 per share.

Markel Corporation (MKL, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $811.00

Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving in niche markets. The company has a market cap of $11.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $811.00 with a P/E ratio of 27.50 and P/S ratio of 2.19. Markel Corporation had an annual average earnings growth of 12.50% over the past 5 years.

For its first quarter 2015, Markel Corporation grew operating revenue 5% year-over-year to $1.3 billion. Net income was $13.49 per diluted share, which compares to $6.25 for the prior year quarter. Book value per share was $564.29 by the end of the first quarter 2015.

PPG Industries Inc (PPG, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $118.95

PPG Industries Inc has a market cap of $32.08 billion; its shares were traded at around $118.01 with a P/E ratio of 28.30 and P/S ratio of 2.13. The dividend yield of PPG Industries Inc stocks is 1.16%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 5.50% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated PPG Industries Inc the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.

PPG Industries Inc. has released its first quarter 2015 results. Net sales for the quarter were $3.7 billion, up 1% over the prior year quarter. Net income from continuing operations was $321 million, or $2.33 per diluted share, compared to $277 million, or $1.97 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014.

Electronic Arts Inc (EA, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $67.63

Electronic Arts Inc a Delaware corporation was incorporated in 1982. Electronic Arts Inc has a market cap of $21.28 billion; its shares were traded at around $67.63 with a P/E ratio of 25.30 and P/S ratio of 4.87.

The company has released its fiscal fourth quarter 2015 results ended March 31, 2015. For the quarter, GAAP revenue was $1.18 billion versus $1.12 billion in the prior year quarter. Net income was $395 million, or $1.19 per diluted share compared to $367 million, or $1.15 per share in the year-ago quarter. Operating cash flow was $198 million.

EVP & CFO Blake J Jorgensen sold 3,909 shares of EA stock on 06/01/2015 at the average price of $63.06. EVP, and Chief Talent Officer Gabrielle B Toledano sold 8,000 shares of EA stock on 06/22/2015 at the average price of $66.57.

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