According to GuruFocus list of 52-week highs, these guru stocks have reached their 52-week highs.
Valero Energy Corp. (VLO, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $113.39
Valero Energy Corp. is a petroleum refining and marketing company. The company produces conventional gasolines, distillates, jet fuel, asphalt, petrochemicals, lubricants and other refined products as well as a slate of premium products. Valero Energy is the largest independent refiner in the U.S. It operates 14 refineries with a total throughput capacity of 3.1 million barrels a day in the U.S, Canada and the U.K. Valero also produces 1.3 billion gallons of ethanol a year, and it owns a 68% interest, including the general-partner interest, in Valero Energy Partners LP.
The price of Valero Energy Corp. shares has reached $113.39, which is 0.5% off the 52-week high of $113.92. Valero Energy Corp. has a market cap of $48.86 billion; its shares were traded around $113.39 with a P/E ratio of 11.81 and P/S ratio of 0.50. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Valero Energy Corp. stocks is 2.56%. The forward dividend yield of Valero Energy Corp. stocks is 2.82%. Valero Energy Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 9.90% over the past 10 years.
Valero Energy Corp. recently reported net income attributable to Valero stockholders of $469 million, or $1.09 per share, for the first quarter of 2018 compared to $305 million, or 68 cents per share, for the first quarter of 2017. Excluding the special items reflected in the accompanying earnings release tables, first quarter 2018 adjusted net income attributable to Valero stockholders was $431 million, or $1.00 per share, an increase of 47% in adjusted per share results compared to the first quarter of 2017.
TransUnion (TRU, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $67.10
TransUnion is a risk and information solutions provider. It obtains financial, credit, alternative credit, identity, bankruptcy, lien, judgment, insurance claims, automotive and other relevant information. Transunion is a provider of risk and information solutions to businesses and consumers. The offering includes consumer reports, risk scores and analytical services. Businesses use the products to assess creditworthiness of potential new clients, identify cross-selling opportunities, measure and manage debt portfolio risk, collect debt and investigate potential fraud. Consumers use Transunion's services to gain insight into their credit profiles and access analytical tools designed to improve protection against identity theft. Transunion's customers are primarily located in the U.S.
The price of TransUnion shares has reached $67.10, which is 1.7% off the 52-week high of $68.22. Transunion has a market cap of $12.35 billion; its shares were traded around $67.10 with a P/E ratio of 28.32 and P/S ratio of 6.33.
TransUnion recently announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. Total revenue was $537 million, an increase of 18% (17% on a constant currency basis) compared with the first quarter of 2017. Net income attributable to TransUnion was $73 million, compared with $62 million in the first quarter of 2017. Diluted earnings per share were 38 cents, compared with 33 cents in the first quarter of 2017.
President and CEO James M. Peck sold 209,500 shares of TransUnion stock on April, 27 at the price of $64.64 per share. The price of the stock has increased by 3.81% since.
Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $45.30
Cisco Systems Inc. is a supplier of data networking equipment and software. Its products include routers, switches, access equipment and security and network management software which allow data communication among dispersed computer networks. Cisco Systems is the world's leading supplier of data networking equipment and software. Its products include routers, switches, access equipment and security and network management software that allow data communication among dispersed computer networks. The firm has also entered newer markets, such as video conferencing, Web-based collaboration, data center servers and cloud connectivity solutions.
The price of Cisco Systems Inc. shares has reached $45.30, which is 1.9% off the 52-week high of $46.16. Cisco Systems Inc. has a market cap of $218.23 billion; its shares were traded around $45.30 with and P/S ratio of 4.71. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Cisco Systems Inc. stocks is 2.65%. The forward dividend yield of Cisco Systems Inc. stocks is 2.91%. Cisco Systems Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 6.6% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Cisco Systems Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Cisco recently reported second quarter results for the period ended January 27, 2018. Cisco reported second quarter revenue of $11.9 billion, net loss on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of $(8.8) billion or $(1.78) per share, and non-GAAP net income of $3.1 billion or 63 cents per share.
Republic Services Inc. (RSG, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $68.56
Republic Services Inc. is the provider of solid waste management services in the U.S. In addition, the company operates landfill gas-to-energy projects, as well as an exploration and production waste business. Republic Services is the second-largest provider of solid waste management services in the U.S., with operations in 40 states and Puerto Rico. The company operates 343 collection companies, 204 transfer stations, 90 recycling centers and 195 active solid waste landfills. In addition, the company operates landfill gas-to-energy projects, as well as an exploration and production waste business.
The price of Republic Services Inc. shares has reached $68.56, which is 1.2% off the 52-week high of $69.40. Republic Services Inc. has a market cap of $22.48 billion; its shares were traded around $68.56 with a P/E ratio of 17.40 and P/S ratio of 2.28. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Republic Services Inc. stocks is 1.98%. The forward dividend yield of Republic Services Inc. stocks is 2.01%. Republic Services Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 6.40% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Republic Services Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Republic Services Inc. recently reported net income of $237.7 million, or 72 cents per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2018, versus $187.8 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, for the comparable 2017 period. Excluding certain gains and expenses, on an adjusted basis, net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018, was $246.3 million, or 74 cents per diluted share, versus $187.3 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, for the comparable 2017 period.
Copart Inc. (CPRT, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $52.82
Copart Inc. provides online auctions and vehicle remarketing services in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Brazil. The company offers vehicle sellers with services to process and sell vehicles over the internet. Copart Inc. is a provider of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services targeted primarily at insurance companies, car dealerships, fleet operators and vehicle rental companies. The majority of the vehicles sold through Copart's services are either damaged or recovered stolen vehicles. Copart principally sells to vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, used vehicle importers and exporters and the general public. The company generates revenue from fees paid by vehicle sellers and buyers and/or purchasing and reselling vehicles on its own account. Its main markets include North America and the British Isles.
The price of Copart Inc. shares has reached $52.82, which is 0.6% off the 52-week high of $53.14. Copart Inc. has a market cap of $12.25 billion; its shares were traded around $52.82 with a P/E ratio of 37.22 and P/S ratio of 7.71. Copart Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 12.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Copart Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Copart Inc. recently reported financial results for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2018. For the three months ended Jan. 31, 2018, revenue, gross margin and net income were $459.1 million, $191.6 million and $103.3 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $109.6 million, or 31.3%; an increase in gross margin of $44.8 million, or 30.6%; and an increase in net income of $37.2 million, or 56.3%, respectively, from the same quarter last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the three months were 43 cents compared to 28 cents last year, an increase of 53.6%.
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