According to GuruFocus list of 52-week highs, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-Week Highs.
Anthem Inc. (ANTX, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $53.70
Anthem Inc. is a health benefits company offering a network-based managed care plans to the large and small employer, individual, Medicaid and Medicare markets. Its business segments are Commercial and Specialty Business, Government Business and Other. With over 40 million medical members, Anthem is one of the largest managed-care organizations in the United States. The firm provides health insurance services to its members through a plethora of products that encompass every major insurance market--individual, group, and government-sponsored. The firm operates under the highly recognizable Blue Cross/Blue Shield brand in 14 states and has a large nationwide operation.
The prices of Anthem Inc. shares have reached $53.70, which is 0.6% off the 52-week high of $54.01. Anthem Inc. has a market cap of $49.05 billion; its shares were traded around $53.70 with a P/E ratio of 15.32 and P/S ratio of 0.65. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Anthem Inc. stocks is 4.89%. The forward dividend yield of Anthem Inc. stocks is 4.89%. Anthem Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 9.60% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Anthem Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
Anthem Inc. reported recently solid fourth quarter and full year 2017 financial results that reflected a continued focus on improving execution while also funding investments to advance its strategic priorities for sustained long-term growth. Operating revenue was $22.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017, an increase of $1.0 billion, or 4.5 percent, versus the $21.5 billion in the prior year quarter. Operating cash outflow was $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017, bringing full year 2017 operating cash flow to $4.2 billion, or 1.1 times net income. Fourth quarter net income was $4.67 per share while adjusted net income was $1.29 per share.
Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $89.12
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a designer and retailer of technical athletic apparel operating in North America and Australia. Its yoga-inspired apparel is marketed under the lululemon athletica and ivivva athletica brand names. Lululemon is an athletic wear manufacturer and retailer, with virtually all products sold under its namesake brand. Women's apparel makes up most sales, but menswear (18% of sales in 2016) and accessories (about 8%) are expanding segments. Lululemon operates roughly 400 stores, with more than 300 in North America and the remaining in Australia, East Asia, and the United Kingdom. Company-operated stores and direct-to-consumer digital sales account for more than 90% of revenue; the rest comes through wholesale, outlets and showrooms.
The prices of Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU, Financial) shares have reached $89.12, which is 0.5% off the 52-week high of $89.54. Lululemon Athletica Inc. has a market cap of $12.07 billion; its shares were traded around $89.12 with a P/E ratio of 46.91 and P/S ratio of 4.58. Lululemon Athletica Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 25.90% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Lululemon Athletica Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU, Financial) recently announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, 2018:
-Net revenue was $928.8 million, an increase of 18% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. On a constant dollar basis, net revenue increased 16%.
-Gross profit was $522.5 million, an increase of 22% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. Adjusted gross profit was $522.4 million, an increase of 22%.
-Gross margin was 56.3%, an increase of 210 basis points compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. Adjusted gross margin was 56.2%, an increase of 200 basis points.
-Income from operations was $256.3 million, an increase of 30% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. Adjusted income from operations increased $61.5 million, or 31%, to $258.1 million.
-Diluted earnings per share were $0.88 compared to $0.99 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.33 compared to $1.00 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.
Tapestry Inc. (TPR, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $52.61
Tapestry Inc. functions in the luxury goods industry. Its products include women's and men's bags, accessories, business cases, footwear, wearables and jewelry. Tapestry is a designer and retailer of handbags, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Approximately 52% of sales came from North American Coach retail and wholesale distribution in fiscal 2017; Coach also sells its products through international-owned retail, foreign department stores, and international wholesale-serviced specialty shops. Acquisitions include Stuart Weitzman (8% of revenue in fiscal 2017) and Kate Spade (expected to contribute just over 20% of fiscal 2018 revenue).
The prices of Tapestry Inc. shares have reached $52.61, which is 1.8% off the 52-week high of $53.57. Tapestry Inc. has a market cap of $14.99 billion; its shares were traded around $52.61 with a P/E ratio of 46.97 and P/S ratio of 2.89. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Tapestry Inc. stocks is 2.57%. The forward dividend yield of Tapestry Inc. stocks is 2.57%. Tapestry Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 0.70% over the past 10 years.
Tapestry Inc. recently reported second quarter results for the period ended Dec. 30, 2017. Net sales totaled $1.79 billion for the second fiscal quarter as compared to $1.32 billion in the prior year, an increase of 35% on both a reported and constant currency basis. Gross profit totaled $1.18 billion on a reported basis, while gross margin for the quarter was 66.0% on a reported basis compared to 68.6% in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, gross profit totaled $1.20 billion, while gross margin was 67.0% as compared to 68.6% in the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $63 million on a reported basis, with earnings per diluted share of 22 cents. This compared to reported net income of $200 million with earnings per diluted share of 71 cents in the prior year period.
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. (SSNC, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $53.64
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. provides software and software-enabled services including SaaS to the asset and wealth management, alternative investment management, and financial advisory markets. SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. is a provider of software and software-enabled services for financial services providers in the asset and wealth management, alternative investment management, and financial advisory markets. Its solutions automate complex business processes such as trading, modeling, portfolio management and reporting, accounting, and performance measurement. The firm generates revenue through monthly or transaction-based fees for its software-enabled services over the course of contracts signed for two to five years. A majority of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, and the rest from Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions.
The prices of SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. shares have reached $53.64, which is 0.7% off the 52-week high of $53.99. SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $11.08 billion; its shares were traded around $53.64 with a P/E ratio of 34.61 and P/S ratio of 6.78. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. stocks is 0.51%. The forward dividend yield of SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. stocks is 0.52%. SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 19.20% over the past five years.
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2017. SS&C reported GAAP revenue of $438.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, up 9.3% compared to $400.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. GAAP revenue for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017 was $1.68 billion, increasing 13.1% from $1.48 billion in 2016. GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $113.3 million, or 25.8% of GAAP revenue, compared to $95.3 million, or 23.8% of GAAP revenue, in 2016's fourth quarter, representing an 18.9% increase. GAAP operating income for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017 was $396.9 million, or 23.7% of GAAP revenue, compared to $288.7 million, or 19.5% of GAAP revenue, for 2016, representing a 37.5% increase.
Nasdaq Inc. (NDAQ, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $85.53
Nasdaq Inc. is a provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, information and public company services. Nasdaq has four segments. The market services segment, approximately 35% of operating income, is driven by transaction fees from the company's North American, Nordic, and Baltic exchanges. Corporate services, 25% of operating income, is securities listings, investor relations, and public relations services. Information services, 25% of operating income, sells and licenses trading and index data. The technology segment, nearly 15% of operating income, provides trading technology to financial exchanges and brokerages.
The prices of Nasdaq Inc. shares have reached $85.53, which is 1.7% off the 52-week high of $87.00. Nasdaq Inc. has a market cap of $14.25 billion; its shares were traded around $85.53 with a P/E ratio of 19.79 and P/S ratio of 3.66. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Nasdaq Inc. stocks is 1.75%. The forward dividend yield of Nasdaq Inc. stocks is 2.04%. Nasdaq Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 2.10% over the past 10 years.
Nasdaq Inc. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017. Fourth quarter 2017 net revenues were $635 million, up $36 million, or 6%, from $599 million in the prior year period. GAAP operating expenses were $392 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, an increase of $6 million from $386 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. On a GAAP basis, net income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $246 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $224 million, or a loss of $1.35 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2016.
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