The number of 52-week low stocks has decreased dramatically throughout the past few weeks. There are fewer and fewer 52-week stocks too. Last week's top five of these companies were C.R. Bard Inc, SAIC Inc, Cephalon Inc, Burger King Holdings Inc, Flowers Foods Inc. According to GuruFocus updates, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-week lows.
The number of out of favor industries has also fallen. Currently, the top two out of favor industries each have a low/high ratio of 1. These industries are the Travel/Leisure and Health Care Equipment and Services industries.
For full details about guru stocks at 52-week lows and more information, click here: http://www.gurufocus.com/52weeklow.php.
C.R. Bard Inc. (BCR, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $71.49
The prices of C.R. Bard Inc. (BCR) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $71.49, which is 28.8% off the 52-week high of $98.86. C.R. Bard Inc. is owned by 2 Gurus we are tracking. All reduced their positions in the company.
C.R. Bard Inc. is one of the worldwide leaders in developing manufacturing and supplying healthcare products that focus on Vascular Urology and Oncology Disease States. In addition Bard offers a complete line of advanced Surgical Specialty products and services that address needs in hernia repair performance irrigation hemostasis and other areas. C.R. Bard Inc. has a market cap of $7.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.49 with a P/E ratio of 15.6 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of C.R. Bard Inc. stocks is 0.9%. C.R. Bard Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 14.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated C.R. Bard Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
C. R. Bard recently reported its first quarter 2009 results. The company said that its net sales were $596.4 million, up 2% from results a year ago. T imothy M. Ring, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, “Despite a challenging sales quarter, due primarily to currency headwinds and distributor inventory reductions, we delivered solid adjusted EPS growth. We accomplished this through gross margin expansion and diligent expense management without compromising our investment in R&D. Our business is healthy and growing, and we remain confident in our long-term strategy.”
Richard Aster Jr owns 336,807 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 1.59% of the $1.69 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund. Ken Heebner owns 44,700 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 85.58% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.07% of the $5.4 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP.
Sell: Chairman and CEO Timothy M Ring sold 14,147 shares of BCR stock on 05/01/2009 at the average price of $71.23; the price of the stock has increased by 0.37% since.
SAIC Inc. (SAI, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $17.47
The prices of SAIC Inc. (SAI) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $17.47, which is 21.0% off the 52-week high of $21.49. SAIC Inc. is owned by 1 Gurus we are tracking. He reduced his positions in the company. Another guru also sold out his holdings in the company.
SAIC INC is a scientific engineering and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world in national security energy and the environment critical infrastructure and health. The company's approximately 40000 employees serve customers in the Department of Defense the intelligence community the U.S. Department of Homeland Security other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. SAIC Inc. has a market cap of $7.06 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.47 with a P/E ratio of 15.7 and P/S ratio of 0.7.
SAIC reported its fourth quarter results on March 25, 2009. The company reported that its profit rose 21%, and revenue was up 8% to $2.52 billion. "Make no mistake, this performance was no accident," Ken Dahlberg, chairman and chief executive, told analysts during a conference call. "We laid out our approach for transforming the company ... and that approach is paying off."
Ron Baron owns 2,715,666 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.53% of the $9.64 billion portfolio of Baron Funds. Steve Mandel sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 12/31/2008.
Sell: Group President K Stuart Shea sold 3,500 shares of SAI stock on 01/07/2009 at the average price of $19.71; the price of the stock has decreased by 11.36% since.
Cephalon Inc. (CEPH, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $58.31
The prices of Cephalon Inc. (CEPH) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $58.31, which is 29.7% off the 52-week high of $80.26. Cephalon Inc. is owned by 4 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 3 reduced their positions. Cephalon is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on thediscovery development and marketing of products to treat sleep disordersneurological disorders cancer and pain. In addition to an active research and development program they market products in the United States and various countries in Europe. Cephalon Inc. has a market cap of $4 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.31 with a P/E ratio of 11.5 and P/S ratio of 1.9. Cephalon Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 10.1% over the past 5 years.
Cephalon recently reported its first quarter 2009 results. The company announced that its sales were $514 million for the quarter, up from $434 million in the first quarter of 2008. For the second quarter of 2009, the company is introducing and sales guidance of $515 to $535 million.
Jean-Marie Eveillard bought 710 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2009, which is less than 0.01% of the $7.39 billion portfolio of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC. Edward Owens owns 1,402,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.61% of the $15.69 billion portfolio of Vanguard Health Care Fund. Ken Heebner owns 230,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 30.3% of from the previous quarter. Richard Aster Jr owns 217,200 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 40.8% of from the previous quarter.
Sell: EVP & CFO J Kevin Buchi sold 15,000 shares of CEPH stock on 12/03/2008 at the average price of $74.28; the price of the stock has decreased by 21.5% since.
Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $16.56
The prices of Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $16.56, which is 46.4% off the 52-week high of $30.31. Burger King Holdings Inc. is owned by 2 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 1 reduced their positions.
Burger King Holdings Inc. through its subsidiaries owns and franchises fast food hamburger restaurants. The company offers various food items such as flame-broiled hamburgers chicken and other specialty sandwiches french fries and soft drinks. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING ? restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. Burger King Holdings has operations in the United States Canada Europe the Middle East Africa the Asia Pacific and Latin America. Burger King Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $2.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.56 with a P/E ratio of 11.6 and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Burger King Holdings Inc. stocks is 1.4%.
Burger King recently reported its fiscal third quarter 2009 results. The company announced that its revenue for the quarter was $600 million, up 1% compared to revenues a year ago. The company also announced that this was its 21 st consecutive quarter of worldwide positive sales, and 20 th consecutive quarter of U.S and Canada positive sales. “We continue to post top-line growth even in this challenging macroeconomic environment,” said John Chidsey, chairman and chief executive officer, Burger King Corp. “We delivered our 21 st consecutive quarter of worldwide positive comp sales, our annual net restaurant growth remains on track and our cash flow generation remains strong.
Richard Aster Jr bought 328,300 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2009, which is 0.45% of the $1.69 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund. Robert Olstein owns 240,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 40.92% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 1.34% of the $411 million portfolio of Olstein Financial Alert Fund.
Buy: Director Sanjeev K Mehra bought 3,520 shares of BKC stock on 05/01/2009 at the average price of $16.99; the price of the stock has decreased by 2.53% since.
Flowers Foods Inc. (FLO, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $21.17
The prices of Flowers Foods Inc. (FLO) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $21.17, which is 36.2% off the 52-week high of $32.11. Flowers Foods Inc. is owned by 1 Gurus we are tracking. He reduced his positions in the company.
Flowers Foods Inc. is one of the largest producers and marketers of a full line of frozen and non-frozen bakery and dessert products in the United States. Flowers Foods consists of Flowers Bakeries and Mrs. Smith's Bakeries. Flowers Foods Inc. has a market cap of $1.97 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.17 with a P/E ratio of 16.6 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Flowers Foods Inc. stocks is 2.8%. Flowers Foods Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 15.5% over the past 5 years.
Flowers Foods recently reported its first quarter 2009 results. The company announced that its first quarter sales were up about 20%. "We remain focused on the bakery segment and we continue to see opportunities for growth. Consumers are eating more at home due to the economy, which translates into more purchases in the bread aisle. Although other food categories in the supermarket are experiencing growth in private label, IRI* reports that private label share in the fresh packaged bread category grew less than one percentage point in the trailing 12 months. The strength of Nature's Own and our other brands allows us to increase our promotional activity, and we will continue to do so to protect and grow our market share and our brand presence," Deese said. "To help offset promotional activities, we are reducing our cost through improved efficiencies and we also will benefit from improved input costs in the second half of the year. We remain confident in our strategy of growing our core markets, expanding into new markets and strengthening the company through strategic acquisitions."
John Keeley owns 3,403,577 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 1.68% of the $4.75 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management.
Buy: Chairman-Bd, CEO, President George E Deese bought 10,000 shares of FLO stock on 03/12/2009 at the average price of $20.6; the price of the stock has increased by 2.77% since.
The number of out of favor industries has also fallen. Currently, the top two out of favor industries each have a low/high ratio of 1. These industries are the Travel/Leisure and Health Care Equipment and Services industries.
For full details about guru stocks at 52-week lows and more information, click here: http://www.gurufocus.com/52weeklow.php.
C.R. Bard Inc. (BCR, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $71.49
The prices of C.R. Bard Inc. (BCR) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $71.49, which is 28.8% off the 52-week high of $98.86. C.R. Bard Inc. is owned by 2 Gurus we are tracking. All reduced their positions in the company.
C.R. Bard Inc. is one of the worldwide leaders in developing manufacturing and supplying healthcare products that focus on Vascular Urology and Oncology Disease States. In addition Bard offers a complete line of advanced Surgical Specialty products and services that address needs in hernia repair performance irrigation hemostasis and other areas. C.R. Bard Inc. has a market cap of $7.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.49 with a P/E ratio of 15.6 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of C.R. Bard Inc. stocks is 0.9%. C.R. Bard Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 14.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated C.R. Bard Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
C. R. Bard recently reported its first quarter 2009 results. The company said that its net sales were $596.4 million, up 2% from results a year ago. T imothy M. Ring, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, “Despite a challenging sales quarter, due primarily to currency headwinds and distributor inventory reductions, we delivered solid adjusted EPS growth. We accomplished this through gross margin expansion and diligent expense management without compromising our investment in R&D. Our business is healthy and growing, and we remain confident in our long-term strategy.”
Richard Aster Jr owns 336,807 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 1.59% of the $1.69 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund. Ken Heebner owns 44,700 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 85.58% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.07% of the $5.4 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP.
Sell: Chairman and CEO Timothy M Ring sold 14,147 shares of BCR stock on 05/01/2009 at the average price of $71.23; the price of the stock has increased by 0.37% since.
SAIC Inc. (SAI, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $17.47
The prices of SAIC Inc. (SAI) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $17.47, which is 21.0% off the 52-week high of $21.49. SAIC Inc. is owned by 1 Gurus we are tracking. He reduced his positions in the company. Another guru also sold out his holdings in the company.
SAIC INC is a scientific engineering and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world in national security energy and the environment critical infrastructure and health. The company's approximately 40000 employees serve customers in the Department of Defense the intelligence community the U.S. Department of Homeland Security other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. SAIC Inc. has a market cap of $7.06 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.47 with a P/E ratio of 15.7 and P/S ratio of 0.7.
SAIC reported its fourth quarter results on March 25, 2009. The company reported that its profit rose 21%, and revenue was up 8% to $2.52 billion. "Make no mistake, this performance was no accident," Ken Dahlberg, chairman and chief executive, told analysts during a conference call. "We laid out our approach for transforming the company ... and that approach is paying off."
Ron Baron owns 2,715,666 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.53% of the $9.64 billion portfolio of Baron Funds. Steve Mandel sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 12/31/2008.
Sell: Group President K Stuart Shea sold 3,500 shares of SAI stock on 01/07/2009 at the average price of $19.71; the price of the stock has decreased by 11.36% since.
Cephalon Inc. (CEPH, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $58.31
The prices of Cephalon Inc. (CEPH) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $58.31, which is 29.7% off the 52-week high of $80.26. Cephalon Inc. is owned by 4 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 3 reduced their positions. Cephalon is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on thediscovery development and marketing of products to treat sleep disordersneurological disorders cancer and pain. In addition to an active research and development program they market products in the United States and various countries in Europe. Cephalon Inc. has a market cap of $4 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.31 with a P/E ratio of 11.5 and P/S ratio of 1.9. Cephalon Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 10.1% over the past 5 years.
Cephalon recently reported its first quarter 2009 results. The company announced that its sales were $514 million for the quarter, up from $434 million in the first quarter of 2008. For the second quarter of 2009, the company is introducing and sales guidance of $515 to $535 million.
Jean-Marie Eveillard bought 710 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2009, which is less than 0.01% of the $7.39 billion portfolio of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC. Edward Owens owns 1,402,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.61% of the $15.69 billion portfolio of Vanguard Health Care Fund. Ken Heebner owns 230,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 30.3% of from the previous quarter. Richard Aster Jr owns 217,200 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 40.8% of from the previous quarter.
Sell: EVP & CFO J Kevin Buchi sold 15,000 shares of CEPH stock on 12/03/2008 at the average price of $74.28; the price of the stock has decreased by 21.5% since.
Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $16.56
The prices of Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $16.56, which is 46.4% off the 52-week high of $30.31. Burger King Holdings Inc. is owned by 2 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 1 reduced their positions.
Burger King Holdings Inc. through its subsidiaries owns and franchises fast food hamburger restaurants. The company offers various food items such as flame-broiled hamburgers chicken and other specialty sandwiches french fries and soft drinks. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING ? restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. Burger King Holdings has operations in the United States Canada Europe the Middle East Africa the Asia Pacific and Latin America. Burger King Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $2.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.56 with a P/E ratio of 11.6 and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Burger King Holdings Inc. stocks is 1.4%.
Burger King recently reported its fiscal third quarter 2009 results. The company announced that its revenue for the quarter was $600 million, up 1% compared to revenues a year ago. The company also announced that this was its 21 st consecutive quarter of worldwide positive sales, and 20 th consecutive quarter of U.S and Canada positive sales. “We continue to post top-line growth even in this challenging macroeconomic environment,” said John Chidsey, chairman and chief executive officer, Burger King Corp. “We delivered our 21 st consecutive quarter of worldwide positive comp sales, our annual net restaurant growth remains on track and our cash flow generation remains strong.
Richard Aster Jr bought 328,300 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2009, which is 0.45% of the $1.69 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund. Robert Olstein owns 240,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 40.92% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 1.34% of the $411 million portfolio of Olstein Financial Alert Fund.
Buy: Director Sanjeev K Mehra bought 3,520 shares of BKC stock on 05/01/2009 at the average price of $16.99; the price of the stock has decreased by 2.53% since.
Flowers Foods Inc. (FLO, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $21.17
The prices of Flowers Foods Inc. (FLO) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $21.17, which is 36.2% off the 52-week high of $32.11. Flowers Foods Inc. is owned by 1 Gurus we are tracking. He reduced his positions in the company.
Flowers Foods Inc. is one of the largest producers and marketers of a full line of frozen and non-frozen bakery and dessert products in the United States. Flowers Foods consists of Flowers Bakeries and Mrs. Smith's Bakeries. Flowers Foods Inc. has a market cap of $1.97 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.17 with a P/E ratio of 16.6 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Flowers Foods Inc. stocks is 2.8%. Flowers Foods Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 15.5% over the past 5 years.
Flowers Foods recently reported its first quarter 2009 results. The company announced that its first quarter sales were up about 20%. "We remain focused on the bakery segment and we continue to see opportunities for growth. Consumers are eating more at home due to the economy, which translates into more purchases in the bread aisle. Although other food categories in the supermarket are experiencing growth in private label, IRI* reports that private label share in the fresh packaged bread category grew less than one percentage point in the trailing 12 months. The strength of Nature's Own and our other brands allows us to increase our promotional activity, and we will continue to do so to protect and grow our market share and our brand presence," Deese said. "To help offset promotional activities, we are reducing our cost through improved efficiencies and we also will benefit from improved input costs in the second half of the year. We remain confident in our strategy of growing our core markets, expanding into new markets and strengthening the company through strategic acquisitions."
John Keeley owns 3,403,577 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 1.68% of the $4.75 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management.
Buy: Chairman-Bd, CEO, President George E Deese bought 10,000 shares of FLO stock on 03/12/2009 at the average price of $20.6; the price of the stock has increased by 2.77% since.
