52-Week Company Lows

Prices drop for General Electric, Kraft Heinz, Newell Brands, Molson Coors, Omnicom Group and Hormel Foods

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Sep 14, 2017
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According to GuruFocus, these stocks have reached their 52-week lows.

General Electric reached the 52-week low of $24.11

The price of General Electric Co. (GE, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $24.11, which is 27.2% off the 52-week high of $32.38. The company has a market cap of $208.66 billion.

Its shares traded at $24.10 with a price-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.35 and a price-sales (P/S) ratio of 1.79 as of Sept. 13. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.93%. The forward dividend yield is 4.02%.

The industrial company operates in various segments, including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, health care, transportation and appliances and lighting.

Net earnings for the second quarter were $1.2 billion.

Director James S. Tisch bought 100,000 shares for $24.56 per share on Aug. 22. The stock price has decreased by 1.87% since.

Kraft Heinz reached the 52-week low of $81.91

The price of The Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $81.91, which is 18.5% off the 52-week high of $97.77. The company has a market cap of $99.76 billion.

Its shares traded at $81.89 with a P/E ratio of 26.25 and a P/S ratio of 3.86 as of Sept. 13. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.95%. The forward dividend yield is 3.04%.

Kraft Heinz manufactures food and beverage products, including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meat, beverages and other grocery products.

Net sales were $6.7 billion for the second quarter. Net income was $1.2 billion.

Newell Brands reached the 52-week low of $44.22

The price of Newell Brands Inc. (NWL, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $44.22, which is 22.1% off the 52-week high of $55.08. The company has a market cap of $21.67 billion.

Its shares traded at $44.22 with a P/E ratio of 17.66 and a P/S ratio of 1.40 as of Sept. 13. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.89%. The forward dividend yield is 2.07%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 2.80% over the past 10 years.

Newell Brands is engaged in the household products market. Its products include stationery material such as pens and markers, food storage products and hygiene systems.

Net sales for the second quarter of 2017 increased 5.1% to $4.1 billion, compared with $3.9 billion in the prior year.

CEO Michael B. Polk bought 5,000 shares for $43.61 per share on Sept. 13. The stock price has increased by 1.4% since.

Director Scott S. Cowen bought 2,000 shares for $43.6 per share on Sept. 11. The stock price has increased by 1.42% since.

Molson Coors reached the 52-week low of $88.58

The price of Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TAP, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $88.58, which is 23.9% off the 52-week high of $112.19. The company has a market cap of $19.084 billion.

Its shares traded at $88.59 with a P/E ratio of 8.85 and a P/S ratio of 2.19 as of Sept. 13. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.85%. The forward dividend yield is 1.83%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 4.80% over the past 10 years.

Molson Coors is engaged in brewing activities. It has a diverse portfolio of owned and partner brands, including core brands Carling, Coors Light, Molson Canadian and Staropramen, as well as craft and specialty beers such as Blue Moon.

Net sales for the second quarter were $3.091 billion.

Omnicom Group reached the 52-week low of $73.65

The price of Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $73.65, which is 20.1% off the 52-week high of $89.66. The company has a market cap of $17 billion.

Its shares traded at $73.67 with a P/E ratio of 14.88 and a P/S ratio of 1.13 as of Sept. 13. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.00%. The forward dividend yield is 3.02%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 6.90% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Omnicom Group’s business predictability at 4.5 stars.

Omnicom Group is an advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. It provides professional services to clients through multiple agencies.

Net income for the second quarter increased $2.5 million, or 0.8%, to $328.6 million from $326.1 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Hormel Foods reached the 52-week low of $31.33

The price of Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $31.33, which is 21.5% off the 52-week high of $38.84. The company has a market cap of $16.53 billion.

Its shares traded at $31.32 with a P/E ratio of 19.33 and a P/S ratio of 1.81 as of Sept. 13. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.08%. The forward dividend yield is 2.14%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 9.50% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Hormel Foods’ business predictability at 4.5 stars.

Hormel Foods is engaged in manufacturing and sale of variety of food products primarily, pork and turkey and the marketing of those products throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Sales for the third quarter were $2.2 billion.

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer James N. Sheehan sold 35,704 shares for $30.87 per share on Aug. 30. The stock price has increased by 1.46% since.

Group Vice President Donald H. Kremin sold 100,000 shares for $31.66 per share on Sept. 11. The stock price has decreased by 1.07% since.

Director Dakota A. Pippins sold 4,000 shares for $31.6 per share on Sept. 8. The stock price has decreased by 0.89% since.

Executive Vice President Steven G. Binder sold 15,000 shares for $31.23 per share on Sept. 7. The stock price has increased by 0.29% since.

Disclosure: I do not own stock in any of the companies mentioned in the article.