Guru Stocks at 52-Week Low: HSBC Holdings plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Cisco Systems Inc, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Merck & Co. Inc.
The market was down about 8.3%% last week, even though it was up on Friday. Last week’s top five companies that reached their 52-week lows were HSBC Holdings plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Cisco Systems Inc, GlaxoSmithKline plc, and Merck & Co. Inc.
Last week ’s top two out of favor industries were the Oil and Gas Producers and Personal and Household Goods industries. As oil prices set new lows, 106 Oil and Gas companies have reached their 52-week lows, while 1 has reached its 52-week high, giving the Oil and Gas Producers industry a low/high ratio of 106. In the Personal and Household Goods industry, 183 stocks have reached their 52-week lows, while 2 have reached their 52-week highs, giving the Personal and Household Goods industry a low/high ratio of 91.5.
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HSBC Holdings plc (HBC, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $46.86
The prices of HSBC Holdings plc (HBC) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $46.86, which is 41.9% off the 52-week high of $88.85. HSBC Holdings plc is owned by 8 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 has added to their positions during the past quarter. 5 reduced their positions.
HSBC HOLDINGS is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. The company has a market cap of $ million; its shares were traded at around $46.86. The dividend yield of HSBC Holdings plc stocks is 8.75%.
HSBC’s profit decreased by almost $4 billion, or 28 cents per share, compared with the first half of 2007. Net income was also down for the quarter.
Richard Pzena owns 115,665 shares as of 09/30/2008 . Dodge & Cox owns 9,691,920 shares as of 09/30/2008 , which accounts for 0.87% of the $90.25 billion portfolio of Dodge & Cox. Ruane Cunniff owns 3,725 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 77.73% of from the previous quarter.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $22.72
The prices of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $22.72, which is 37.8% off the 52-week high of $49.85. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is owned by 23 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 13 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 10 reduced their positions.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm. The firm has a market cap of $84.68 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.72 with a P/E ratio of 10.47 and P/S ratio of 1.70. The dividend yield of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stocks is 4.41%.
JPMorgan recently reported its 3 rd quarter results for the year 2008. Net income was just of $500 million, compared to 3.5 billion a year ago. Earnings per share were 11 cents compared to 97 cents per share a year ago.
Ken Heebner bought 2,819,700 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008. Arnold Schneider bought 81,600 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 1,113,860 shares as of 09/30/2008 , an increase of 1608.37% from the previous quarter. Mark Hillman owns 751,687 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 39.4% of from the previous quarter.
Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $15.17
The prices of Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $15.17, which is 46.6% off the 52-week high of $30.14. Cisco Systems Inc. is owned by 12 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 6 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 6 reduced their positions.
Cisco Systems Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco has a market cap of $89.21 billion with a P/E ratio of 11.45 and P/S ratio of 2.11.
Ken Heebner bought 1,118,800 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008 . Bill Nygren owns 2,500,000 shares as of 06/30/2008 , an increase of 25% from the previous quarter. PRIMECAP Management owns 3,945,742 shares as of 09/30/2008 . David Tepper owns 615,000 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 69.25% of from the previous quarter. George Soros sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008 .
EVP, Cisco Services and CGO Wim Elfrink sold 10,000 shares of CSCO stock on 11/10/2008 at the average price of $17.77; the price of the stock has decreased by 14.63% since.
GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $32.85
The prices of GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $32.85, which is 35.5% off the 52-week high of $54.36. GlaxoSmithKline plc is owned by 14 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 8 reduced their positions.
GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. It has a market cap of $83.92 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.59 and P/S ratio of 2.40. The dividend yield of GlaxoSmithKline plc stocks is 5.9%.
GlaxoSmithKline recently reported its 3 rd quarter results for the year. EPS was down 9%, and dividend increased by 8%. Higher sales of vaccines and healthcare of consumers helped the company somewhat to lower the impact of competitors in the U.S. pharmaceutical industry.
PRIMECAP Management owns 12,810,450 shares as of 09/30/2008 . Sarah Ketterer owns 235 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 99.7% of from the previous quarter.
Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $24.4
The prices of Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $24.4, which is 56.9% off the 52-week high of $60.77. Merck & Co. Inc. is owned by 14 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 6 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 9 reduced their positions.
Merck & Co. Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Merck & Co. Inc. has a market cap of $51.59 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.4 with a P/E ratio of 11.68 and P/S ratio of 2.07. The dividend yield of Merck & Co. Inc. stocks is 5.56%.
Merck recently initiated coverage at Goldman Sachs. The company gave Merck a Neutral rating and a price target of $36. Goldman Sachs, however, took note of Merck’s slow growth in revenue and limited growth in assets.
HOTCHKIS & WILEY bought 11,057,400 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008 . John Keeley owns 15,000 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 25% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.01% of the $9.04 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management. Chris Davis owns 46,600 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 87.95% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for less than 0.01% of the $74.87 billion portfolio of Davis Selected Advisers.Â
The market was down about 8.3%% last week, even though it was up on Friday. Last week’s top five companies that reached their 52-week lows were HSBC Holdings plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Cisco Systems Inc, GlaxoSmithKline plc, and Merck & Co. Inc.
Last week ’s top two out of favor industries were the Oil and Gas Producers and Personal and Household Goods industries. As oil prices set new lows, 106 Oil and Gas companies have reached their 52-week lows, while 1 has reached its 52-week high, giving the Oil and Gas Producers industry a low/high ratio of 106. In the Personal and Household Goods industry, 183 stocks have reached their 52-week lows, while 2 have reached their 52-week highs, giving the Personal and Household Goods industry a low/high ratio of 91.5.
For full details about guru stocks at 52-week lows and more information, click here: http://www.gurufocus.com/52weeklow.php.
HSBC Holdings plc (HBC, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $46.86
The prices of HSBC Holdings plc (HBC) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $46.86, which is 41.9% off the 52-week high of $88.85. HSBC Holdings plc is owned by 8 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 has added to their positions during the past quarter. 5 reduced their positions.
HSBC HOLDINGS is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. The company has a market cap of $ million; its shares were traded at around $46.86. The dividend yield of HSBC Holdings plc stocks is 8.75%.
HSBC’s profit decreased by almost $4 billion, or 28 cents per share, compared with the first half of 2007. Net income was also down for the quarter.
Richard Pzena owns 115,665 shares as of 09/30/2008 . Dodge & Cox owns 9,691,920 shares as of 09/30/2008 , which accounts for 0.87% of the $90.25 billion portfolio of Dodge & Cox. Ruane Cunniff owns 3,725 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 77.73% of from the previous quarter.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $22.72
The prices of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $22.72, which is 37.8% off the 52-week high of $49.85. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is owned by 23 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 13 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 10 reduced their positions.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm. The firm has a market cap of $84.68 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.72 with a P/E ratio of 10.47 and P/S ratio of 1.70. The dividend yield of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stocks is 4.41%.
JPMorgan recently reported its 3 rd quarter results for the year 2008. Net income was just of $500 million, compared to 3.5 billion a year ago. Earnings per share were 11 cents compared to 97 cents per share a year ago.
Ken Heebner bought 2,819,700 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008. Arnold Schneider bought 81,600 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 1,113,860 shares as of 09/30/2008 , an increase of 1608.37% from the previous quarter. Mark Hillman owns 751,687 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 39.4% of from the previous quarter.
Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $15.17
The prices of Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $15.17, which is 46.6% off the 52-week high of $30.14. Cisco Systems Inc. is owned by 12 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 6 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 6 reduced their positions.
Cisco Systems Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco has a market cap of $89.21 billion with a P/E ratio of 11.45 and P/S ratio of 2.11.
Ken Heebner bought 1,118,800 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008 . Bill Nygren owns 2,500,000 shares as of 06/30/2008 , an increase of 25% from the previous quarter. PRIMECAP Management owns 3,945,742 shares as of 09/30/2008 . David Tepper owns 615,000 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 69.25% of from the previous quarter. George Soros sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008 .
EVP, Cisco Services and CGO Wim Elfrink sold 10,000 shares of CSCO stock on 11/10/2008 at the average price of $17.77; the price of the stock has decreased by 14.63% since.
GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $32.85
The prices of GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $32.85, which is 35.5% off the 52-week high of $54.36. GlaxoSmithKline plc is owned by 14 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 8 reduced their positions.
GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. It has a market cap of $83.92 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.59 and P/S ratio of 2.40. The dividend yield of GlaxoSmithKline plc stocks is 5.9%.
GlaxoSmithKline recently reported its 3 rd quarter results for the year. EPS was down 9%, and dividend increased by 8%. Higher sales of vaccines and healthcare of consumers helped the company somewhat to lower the impact of competitors in the U.S. pharmaceutical industry.
PRIMECAP Management owns 12,810,450 shares as of 09/30/2008 . Sarah Ketterer owns 235 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 99.7% of from the previous quarter.
Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $24.4
The prices of Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $24.4, which is 56.9% off the 52-week high of $60.77. Merck & Co. Inc. is owned by 14 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 6 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 9 reduced their positions.
Merck & Co. Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Merck & Co. Inc. has a market cap of $51.59 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.4 with a P/E ratio of 11.68 and P/S ratio of 2.07. The dividend yield of Merck & Co. Inc. stocks is 5.56%.
Merck recently initiated coverage at Goldman Sachs. The company gave Merck a Neutral rating and a price target of $36. Goldman Sachs, however, took note of Merck’s slow growth in revenue and limited growth in assets.
HOTCHKIS & WILEY bought 11,057,400 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008 . John Keeley owns 15,000 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 25% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.01% of the $9.04 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management. Chris Davis owns 46,600 shares as of 09/30/2008 , a decrease of 87.95% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for less than 0.01% of the $74.87 billion portfolio of Davis Selected Advisers.Â
