Last week’s top five stocks that reached their 52-week lows were WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT, Financial), People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT, Financial), Cephalon Inc. (CEPH, Financial), Harris Corp. (HRS, Financial), and Sunoco Inc. (SUN, Financial). According to GuruFocus updates, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-week lows.
Last week’s top two out of favor industries were the Banking and Retail industry. 15 banks have reached their 52-week lows, while 2 have reached their 52-week highs, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 7.5 In the Retail industry, 3 stocks have reached their 52-week lows, while 2 have reached their 52-week high, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 1.5
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WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT) Reached the 52-Week Low of $47.85
The prices of WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $47.85, which is 26.5% off the 52-week high of $63.17. WalMart Stores Inc. is owned by 19 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 6 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 11 reduced their positions.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the world's largest retailer. The company has a market cap of $187.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.85 with a P/E ratio of 13.9 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of WalMart Stores Inc. stocks is 2.2%. WalMart Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated WalMart Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Walmart recently reported its results for the first quarter of 2009. On May 14, 2009, the company announced that its first-quarter net sales were more than $93 billion, down slightly from results a year ago. However, this includes a negative impact from the valuation of many currencies against the U.S. dollar. Without that impact, net sales were over $98 billion.
Andreas Halvorsen bought 1,016,100 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2009, which is 1.48% of the $3.58 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP. George Soros owns 1,817,589 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 286.72% from the previous quarter. John Hussman owns 2,250,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 12.5% from the previous quarter. Arnold Van Den Berg owns 1,640,793 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 21.92% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 6.83% of the $1.25 billion portfolio of Century Management. Donald Yacktman sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2009.
Buy: Executive Vice President Mary Susan Chambers bought 1,500 shares of WMT stock on 05/22/2009 at the average price of $49.41; the price of the stock has decreased by 3.16% since.
People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) Reached the 52-Week Low of $15.12
The prices of People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $15.12, which is 33.0% off the 52-week high of $21.75. People's United Financial Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 1 reduced their positions.
People's Bank is a diversified financial services company providing consumer and commercial banking services in addition to insurance trust and financial advisory services. Through its subsidiaries People's provides brokerage and financial advisory services asset management equipment financing and insurance services. People's United Financial Inc. has a market cap of $5.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.12 with a P/E ratio of 32.9 and P/S ratio of 4.4. The dividend yield of People's United Financial Inc. stocks is 4.1%. People's United Financial Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1% over the past 5 years.
People's Bank is a diversified financial services company providing consumer and commercial banking services in addition to insurance trust and financial advisory services. Through its subsidiaries People's provides brokerage and financial advisory services asset management equipment financing and insurance services. People's United Financial Inc. has a market cap of $5.24 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.05 with a P/E ratio of 32.7 and P/S ratio of 4.3. The dividend yield of People's United Financial Inc. stocks is 4.1%. People's United Financial Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1% over the past 5 years.
Ron Baron owns 1,718,050 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 17.03% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.32% of the $9.64 billion portfolio of Baron Funds. John Paulson owns 2,750,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 12.24% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.53% of the $9.36 billion portfolio of Paulson & Co..
Many gurus are decreasing their positions in the company.
Cephalon Inc. (CEPH) Reached the 52-Week Low of $55.04
The prices of Cephalon Inc. (CEPH) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $55.04, which is 31.4% 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 the discovery development and marketing of products to treat sleep disorders neurological disorders, cancer, and pain. The company has a market cap of $4.06 billion; its shares were traded at around $55.04 with a P/E ratio of 10.9 and P/S ratio of 2.1. 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. This position accounts for 0.29% of the $5.4 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP. Richard Aster Jr owns 217,200 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 40.8% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.87% of the $1.69 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund.
Harris Corp. (HRS) Reached the 52-Week Low of $28.66
The prices of Harris Corp. (HRS) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $28.66, which is 48.4% off the 52-week high of $53.91. Harris Corp. is owned by 5 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 2 reduced their positions.
Harris Corporation is an international company focused on communications equipment for voice data and video applications. The company has a market cap of $3.79 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.66 with a P/E ratio of 7.3 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Harris Corp. stocks is 2.8%. Harris Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 21.3% over the past 10 years.
Harris Corp. recently reported its third quarter 2008 results. The company announced that its net income was 86 cents per diluted share, and revenue was up slightly. "Our company performed very well in the third quarter with higher revenue and strong earnings," said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president and CEO. "However, order rates declined in the quarter and are expected to remain weak in the near-term, which will have a significant impact on expected results in fiscal 2010. Beyond fiscal 2010, our company is well-positioned to return to growth. We will continue to invest in acquisitions and new products to expand into adjacent markets where our advanced technologies and capabilities are discriminators. For example, feedback from our customers that have begun fielding our new Falcon lll ® manpack radios has been overwhelmingly positive. The Falcon III 117G is JTRS-approved and offers the most advanced capabilities available in the market, including wideband networking. We are confident that the radios will be widely fielded in both the U.S and international markets."
Michael Price owns 65,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 428.46% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 1.05% of the $178 million portfolio of MFP Investors LLC. Kenneth Fisher owns 53,995 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.01% of the $20.33 billion portfolio of Fisher Asset Management, LLC. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 1,600 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for less than 0.01% of the $7.39 billion portfolio of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC. David Williams owns 5,400,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 3.41% of the $5505.54 billion portfolio of Columbia Value and Restructuring Fund. Ronald Muhlenkamp owns 540,413 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 2.94% of the $532 million portfolio of Muhlenkamp Fund.
Sell: Director Karen L Katen sold 4,408 shares of HRS stock on 05/12/2009 at the average price of $29.37; the price of the stock has decreased by 2.42% since.
Sell: President - BCD Timothy E Thorsteinson sold 8,000 shares of HRS stock on 02/19/2009 at the average price of $39.98; the price of the stock has decreased by 28.31% since.
Sunoco Inc. (SUN) Reached the 52-Week Low of $22.73
The prices of Sunoco Inc. (SUN) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $22.73, which is 52.5% off the 52-week high of $47.85. Sunoco Inc. is owned by 2 Gurus we are tracking.
Sunoco Inc. is principally a petroleum refiner and marketer with interests in coke making. Sunoco Inc. has a market cap of $2.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.73 with a P/E ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Sunoco Inc. stocks is 5.3%. Sunoco Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 16.9% over the past 10 years.
Sunoco recently reported its first quarter 2009 results. The company reported net income of $12 million, or 10 cents per share, compared to a net loss of 50 cents per share in the first quarter of 2008. “In a period of significant demand weakness, we were able to earn $23 million in Refining and Supply by effectively optimizing operations in a very difficult market,” said Lynn Elsenhans, Sunoco’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In addition, our non-refining businesses earned $57 million in the first quarter. While lower demand and rising feedstock costs limited the contribution from Retail Marketing and Chemicals, Logistics earnings of $30 million reflected another record quarterly result from Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. and our Coke segment earned $25 million.”
Richard Aster Jr owns 9,800 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.02% of the $1.69 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund. Brian Rogers owns 2,912,200 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.68% of the $11.33 billion portfolio of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund.
Buy: Director John K Wulff bought 5,500 shares of SUN stock on 05/14/2009 at the average price of $29.77; the price of the stock has decreased by 23.65% since.
Last week’s top two out of favor industries were the Banking and Retail industry. 15 banks have reached their 52-week lows, while 2 have reached their 52-week highs, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 7.5 In the Retail industry, 3 stocks have reached their 52-week lows, while 2 have reached their 52-week high, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 1.5
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WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT) Reached the 52-Week Low of $47.85
The prices of WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $47.85, which is 26.5% off the 52-week high of $63.17. WalMart Stores Inc. is owned by 19 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 6 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 11 reduced their positions.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the world's largest retailer. The company has a market cap of $187.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.85 with a P/E ratio of 13.9 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of WalMart Stores Inc. stocks is 2.2%. WalMart Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated WalMart Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Walmart recently reported its results for the first quarter of 2009. On May 14, 2009, the company announced that its first-quarter net sales were more than $93 billion, down slightly from results a year ago. However, this includes a negative impact from the valuation of many currencies against the U.S. dollar. Without that impact, net sales were over $98 billion.
Andreas Halvorsen bought 1,016,100 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2009, which is 1.48% of the $3.58 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP. George Soros owns 1,817,589 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 286.72% from the previous quarter. John Hussman owns 2,250,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 12.5% from the previous quarter. Arnold Van Den Berg owns 1,640,793 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 21.92% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 6.83% of the $1.25 billion portfolio of Century Management. Donald Yacktman sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2009.
Buy: Executive Vice President Mary Susan Chambers bought 1,500 shares of WMT stock on 05/22/2009 at the average price of $49.41; the price of the stock has decreased by 3.16% since.
People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) Reached the 52-Week Low of $15.12
The prices of People's United Financial Inc. (PBCT) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $15.12, which is 33.0% off the 52-week high of $21.75. People's United Financial Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 1 reduced their positions.
People's Bank is a diversified financial services company providing consumer and commercial banking services in addition to insurance trust and financial advisory services. Through its subsidiaries People's provides brokerage and financial advisory services asset management equipment financing and insurance services. People's United Financial Inc. has a market cap of $5.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.12 with a P/E ratio of 32.9 and P/S ratio of 4.4. The dividend yield of People's United Financial Inc. stocks is 4.1%. People's United Financial Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1% over the past 5 years.
People's Bank is a diversified financial services company providing consumer and commercial banking services in addition to insurance trust and financial advisory services. Through its subsidiaries People's provides brokerage and financial advisory services asset management equipment financing and insurance services. People's United Financial Inc. has a market cap of $5.24 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.05 with a P/E ratio of 32.7 and P/S ratio of 4.3. The dividend yield of People's United Financial Inc. stocks is 4.1%. People's United Financial Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 1% over the past 5 years.
Ron Baron owns 1,718,050 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 17.03% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.32% of the $9.64 billion portfolio of Baron Funds. John Paulson owns 2,750,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 12.24% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.53% of the $9.36 billion portfolio of Paulson & Co..
Many gurus are decreasing their positions in the company.
Cephalon Inc. (CEPH) Reached the 52-Week Low of $55.04
The prices of Cephalon Inc. (CEPH) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $55.04, which is 31.4% 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 the discovery development and marketing of products to treat sleep disorders neurological disorders, cancer, and pain. The company has a market cap of $4.06 billion; its shares were traded at around $55.04 with a P/E ratio of 10.9 and P/S ratio of 2.1. 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. This position accounts for 0.29% of the $5.4 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP. Richard Aster Jr owns 217,200 shares as of 03/31/2009, a decrease of 40.8% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.87% of the $1.69 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund.
Harris Corp. (HRS) Reached the 52-Week Low of $28.66
The prices of Harris Corp. (HRS) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $28.66, which is 48.4% off the 52-week high of $53.91. Harris Corp. is owned by 5 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 2 reduced their positions.
Harris Corporation is an international company focused on communications equipment for voice data and video applications. The company has a market cap of $3.79 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.66 with a P/E ratio of 7.3 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Harris Corp. stocks is 2.8%. Harris Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 21.3% over the past 10 years.
Harris Corp. recently reported its third quarter 2008 results. The company announced that its net income was 86 cents per diluted share, and revenue was up slightly. "Our company performed very well in the third quarter with higher revenue and strong earnings," said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president and CEO. "However, order rates declined in the quarter and are expected to remain weak in the near-term, which will have a significant impact on expected results in fiscal 2010. Beyond fiscal 2010, our company is well-positioned to return to growth. We will continue to invest in acquisitions and new products to expand into adjacent markets where our advanced technologies and capabilities are discriminators. For example, feedback from our customers that have begun fielding our new Falcon lll ® manpack radios has been overwhelmingly positive. The Falcon III 117G is JTRS-approved and offers the most advanced capabilities available in the market, including wideband networking. We are confident that the radios will be widely fielded in both the U.S and international markets."
Michael Price owns 65,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, an increase of 428.46% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 1.05% of the $178 million portfolio of MFP Investors LLC. Kenneth Fisher owns 53,995 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.01% of the $20.33 billion portfolio of Fisher Asset Management, LLC. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 1,600 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for less than 0.01% of the $7.39 billion portfolio of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC. David Williams owns 5,400,000 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 3.41% of the $5505.54 billion portfolio of Columbia Value and Restructuring Fund. Ronald Muhlenkamp owns 540,413 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 2.94% of the $532 million portfolio of Muhlenkamp Fund.
Sell: Director Karen L Katen sold 4,408 shares of HRS stock on 05/12/2009 at the average price of $29.37; the price of the stock has decreased by 2.42% since.
Sell: President - BCD Timothy E Thorsteinson sold 8,000 shares of HRS stock on 02/19/2009 at the average price of $39.98; the price of the stock has decreased by 28.31% since.
Sunoco Inc. (SUN) Reached the 52-Week Low of $22.73
The prices of Sunoco Inc. (SUN) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $22.73, which is 52.5% off the 52-week high of $47.85. Sunoco Inc. is owned by 2 Gurus we are tracking.
Sunoco Inc. is principally a petroleum refiner and marketer with interests in coke making. Sunoco Inc. has a market cap of $2.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.73 with a P/E ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Sunoco Inc. stocks is 5.3%. Sunoco Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 16.9% over the past 10 years.
Sunoco recently reported its first quarter 2009 results. The company reported net income of $12 million, or 10 cents per share, compared to a net loss of 50 cents per share in the first quarter of 2008. “In a period of significant demand weakness, we were able to earn $23 million in Refining and Supply by effectively optimizing operations in a very difficult market,” said Lynn Elsenhans, Sunoco’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In addition, our non-refining businesses earned $57 million in the first quarter. While lower demand and rising feedstock costs limited the contribution from Retail Marketing and Chemicals, Logistics earnings of $30 million reflected another record quarterly result from Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. and our Coke segment earned $25 million.”
Richard Aster Jr owns 9,800 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.02% of the $1.69 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund. Brian Rogers owns 2,912,200 shares as of 03/31/2009, which accounts for 0.68% of the $11.33 billion portfolio of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund.
Buy: Director John K Wulff bought 5,500 shares of SUN stock on 05/14/2009 at the average price of $29.77; the price of the stock has decreased by 23.65% since.
