According to GuruFocus' list of 52-week highs, these guru stocks have reached their 52-week highs.
Republic Services reaches 52-week high of $47.96
Republic Services Inc. (RSG, Financial) provides services in the domestic nonhazardous solid waste industry. It provides nonhazardous solid waste collection services for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers through 336 collection operations in 39 states and Puerto Rico. The company owns or operates 199 transfer stations, 190 active solid waste landfills and 69 recycling centers. It also operates 69 landfill gas and renewable energy projects.
The price of Republic Services' shares has reached $47.96, which is 1.7% off the 52-week high of $48.76. Republic Services has a market cap of $16.49 billion; its shares were traded around $47.96 with a P/E ratio of 22.95 and P/S ratio of 1.80. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Republic Services stock is 2.47%. The forward dividend yield of Republic Services stock is 2.53%. Republic Services had an annual average earnings growth of 6.70% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Republic Services the business predictability rank of 3-star.
Republic Services recently reported net income of $156.7 million, or 45 cents per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31 versus $172.4 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, for the comparable 2015 period. Excluding certain expenses, on an adjusted basis, net income for the three months ended March 31 was $167.3 million, or 48 cents per diluted share.
EVP Chief Administrative Officer Jeffrey A. Hughes sold 1,371 shares of Republic Services stock on March 31 for $48 per share. The price of the stock has decreased by 0.08% since.
Ventas reaches 52-week high of $66.10
Ventas Inc. (VTR, Financial) is a real estate investment trust with a portfolio of seniors housing and health care properties located throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. It invests in seniors housing and health care properties through acquisitions and lease its properties to unaffiliated tenants or operate them through independent third-party managers. The company has three segments: triple-net leased properties, senior living operations and MOB operations.
The price of Ventas shares has reached $66.10, which is 0.2% off the 52-week high of $66.20. Ventas has a market cap of $22.35 billion; its shares were traded around $66.10 with a P/E ratio of 49.72 and P/S ratio of 6.50. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Ventas stocks is 4.49%. The forward dividend yield of Ventas stocks is 4.43%. Ventas had an annual average earnings growth of 7.80% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Ventas the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Ventas recently announced that normalized Funds From Operations (FFO) per diluted common share was $1.04 for the quarter ended March 31. Normalized FFO for the quarter ended March 31 was $351.7 million. Weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the first quarter 2016 increased to 339.2 million, compared to 329.2 million in the first quarter 2015.
Director Douglas Crocker IIÂ sold 5,940 shares of Ventas stock for $62.91 per share on March 30. The price of the stock has increased by 5.07% since.
Aon PLC reaches 52-week high of $104.78
Aon PLC (AON, Financial) provides risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage and human resource consulting and outsourcing, delivering distinctive client value via effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon operates through two reportable business segments: Risk Solutions and HR Solutions. Risk Solutions acts as an adviser and insurance and reinsurance broker, helping clients and managing their risks via consultation. The HR Solutions segment partners with organizations to solve their complex benefits, talent and related financial challenges.
The price of Aon PLC shares has reached $104.78, which is 1.9% off the 52-week high of $106.78. Aon PLC has a market cap of $27.76 billion; its shares were traded around $104.78 with a P/E ratio of 21.30 and P/S ratio of 2.54. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Aon PLC stocks is 1.17%. The forward dividend yield of Aon PLC stocks is 1.26%. Aon PLC had an annual average earnings growth of 9.70% over the past 10 years.
The company recently reported net income for shareholders was $315 million in first quarter 2016, or $1.15 per share, compared to $328 million, or $1.14 per share, for the prior-year quarter. Net income per share attributable to Aon shareholders, adjusted for certain items, decreased 1% to $1.35, compared to $1.37 in the prior-year quarter, including a 5 cents per share unfavorable impact on adjusted net income.
Chairman/CEO - ARS Stephen P. McGill sold 24,199 shares of AON stock for $92.89 per share on Feb. 9. The price of the stock has increased by 12.8% since.
3M reaches 52-week high of $168.89
3M Co. (MMM, Financial) was incorporated in 1929 under the laws of Delaware to continue operations begun in 1902. The company is a diversified technology company. Its products involve expertise in product development, manufacturing and marketing. Its segments involve Safety and Graphics, Electronics and Energy, Health Care and Consumer.
3M recently reported first-quarter 2016 earnings of $2.05 per share, an increase of 10.8% versus the first quarter of 2015. Sales declined 2.2% year on year to $7.4 billion. Organic local-currency sales declined 0.8% while acquisitions, net of divestitures, added 1.6% to sales.
Sr. VP & CFO Nicholas C. Gangestad sold 2,612 shares of 3M stock for $166.52 per share on May 4. The price of the stock has increased by 1.42% since.
Chubb reaches 52-week high of $125.22
Chubb Ltd. (CB, Financial) with its direct and indirect subsidiaries provides insurance and reinsurance organization, serving the needs of a diverse group of clients. It offers commercial insurance products and service offerings such as risk management programs, loss control and engineering and complex claims management. It provides specialized insurance products ranging from Directors & Officers (D&O) and professional liability to various specialty-casualty and umbrella and excess casualty lines to niche areas such as aviation and energy. It also offers personal lines insurance coverage including homeowners, automobile, valuables, umbrella liability and recreational marine products.
The price of Chubb shares has reached $125.22, which is -1.6% off the 52-week high of $123.17. Chubb has a market cap of $57.81 billion; its shares were traded around $125.22 with a P/E ratio of 16.63 and P/S ratio of 2.17. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Chubb stock is 2.15%. The forward dividend yield of Chubb stock is 2.18%. Chubb had an annual average earnings growth of 6.60% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Chubb the business predictability rank of 3-star.
Chubb reported first quarter 2016 operating EPS of $2.26 versus $2.25 prior year; operating EPS with 14-day stub period is $2.29; P&C combined ratio is 90.0% and annualized operating ROE is 10.2%, and operating return on tangible equity is 18.5%.
CFO Philip V. Bancroft sold 14,027 shares of Chubb stock for $109.45 per share on Feb. 9. The price of the stock has increased by 14.41% since.
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