According to GuruFocus updates, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-Week Highs: Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, Financial), Google Inc. (GOOG, Financial), The CocaCola Company (KO, Financial), PepsiCo Inc. (PEP, Financial), and Visa Inc. (V, Financial).
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Reached the 52-Week High of $27.73
Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for a multitude of computing devices. Microsoft software includes scalable operating systems for servers, personal computers, and intelligent devices; server applications for client/server environments; knowledge worker productivity applications; and software development tools. Microsoft Corp. has a market cap of $247.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.73 with a P/E ratio of 17 and P/S ratio of 4.2. The dividend yield of Microsoft Corp. stocks is 1.8%. Microsoft Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 10% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Microsoft Corp. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
On October 23, Microsoft Corp. announced revenue of $12.92 billion for the first quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009, a 14% decline from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $4.48 billion, $3.57 billion and $0.40 per share, which represented declines of 25%, 18% and 17%, respectively, when compared with the prior year period.
Microsoft Corp. is in the portfolios of Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, John Griffin of Blue Ridge Capital, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, NWQ Managers of NWQ Investment Management Co, HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Richard Pzena of Pzena Investment Management LLC, Charles Brandes of Brandes Investment, Richard Perry of Perry Capital, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Bill Nygren of Oak Mark Fund, PRIMECAP Management, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Brian Rogers of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, Brian Rogers of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Sarah Ketterer of CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital Inc, David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Ronald Muhlenkamp of Muhlenkamp Fund, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, and Dodge & Cox.
Sell:: CFO Christopher P Liddell has been selling shares of MSFT since April. Sell:: President, Entertainment Div. Robert J Bach sold 100,000 shares last month month, and the price of the stock increased by 6.46% since
Sell:: Chief ResearchStrategy Officer Craig J Mundie and Sell:: COO Brian Kevin Turner sold shares in September.
Google Inc. (GOOG) Reached the 52-Week High of $536.12
Google Inc. is a public and profitable company focused on search services. Named for the mathematical term `googol` Google operates web sites at many international domains with the most trafficked being www.google.com. Google is widely recognized as the `World's Best Search Engine` and is fast accurate and easy to use. The company also serves corporate clients including advertisers content publishers and site managers with cost-effective advertising and a wide range of revenue generating search services. Google's breakthrough technology and continued innovation serve the company's mission of `organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful. Google Inc. has a market cap of $169.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $536.12 with a P/E ratio of 27.7 and P/S ratio of 7.8.
Google Inc. is in the portfolios of Robert Karr of Joho Capital, Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors LP, Bill Miller of Legg Mason Value Trust, Ken Heebner of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP, PRIMECAP Management, Steve Mandel of Lone Pine Capital, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, and Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC.
In August, Sell: SVP & CFO Patrick Pichette sold 1,246 shares of GOOG stock; the price of the stock has increased by 4.18% since.Sell: SVP Prod. Mgmt. Jonathan J Rosenberg and Sell: SVP Engineering & Research Robert Alan Eustace sold shares three months ago.
The CocaCola Company (KO) Reached the 52-Week High of $53.31
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, and is the leading producer and marketer of soft drinks. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's best-known brand, The Coca-Cola Company markets four of the world's top five soft drink brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, and Sprite. The CocaCola Company has a market cap of $123.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.31 with a P/E ratio of 17.6 and P/S ratio of 3.8. The dividend yield of The Cocacola Company stocks is 3.1%. The Cocacola Company had an annual average earning growth of 5.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated The Cocacola Company the business predictability rank of 2-star.
On July 21, The Coca-Cola Company reported healthy second quarter 2009 operating results with unit case volume increasing 4 percent, successfully cycling 3 percent growth in the prior year quarter. Internationally, the company achieved broad-based unit case volume growth of 5 percent, cycling 5 percent growth in the prior year quarter. In the quarter, unit case volume growth increased strongly in key emerging markets with 33 percent growth in India and 14 percent growth in China.
The CocaCola Company is in the portfolios of Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, Steve Mandel of Lone Pine Capital, Bill Gates of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, David Winters of Wintergreen Advisors, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Tweedy Browne of Tweedy Browne CO LLC, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, Richard Snow of Snow Capital Management, L.P., Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Richard Aster Jr of Meridian Fund, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Capital Management, and Dodge & Cox.
Last month, Buy:: Director Barry Diller bought 510,000 shares of KO stock, and the price of the stock decreased by 1.33%.
PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) Reached the 52-Week High of $60.55
PepsiCo brands are among the best known and most respected in the world and are available in countries and territories throughout the world. PepsiCo's success is the result of superior products, high standards of performance, distinctive competitive strategies, and the high integrity of its people. PepsiCo Inc. has a market cap of $94.34 billion; its shares were traded at around $60.55 with a P/E ratio of 16.4 and P/S ratio of 2.2. The dividend yield of PepsiCo Inc. stocks is 3%. PepsiCo Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated PepsiCo Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
On Oct. 8, PepsiCo, Inc. reported solid profit performance in the third quarter of 2009, reflecting the company's balanced approach to investing in value and innovation in key markets as well as productivity and cost discipline across its businesses. Reported EPS was $1.09, and in constant currency the company delivered 5 percent net revenue growth and an 8 percent increase in core EPS.
PepsiCo Inc. is in the portfolios of Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, Dodge & Cox, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, and Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC.
Last month, Sell:: CEO PepsiCo Americas Beverages Massimo D'amore sold 3,565 shares of PEP. Sell:: CEO, PepsiCo Americas Foods John C Compton, Sell:: Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo Intl Michael D White, Sell:: CFO Richard Goodman, and Sell:: SVP and Controller Peter A Bridgman sold shares in August. Sell:: SVP and Treasurer Lionel L III Nowell sold 28,203 in May.
Visa Inc. (V) Reached the 52-Week High of $75.76
Visa operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities. Visa Inc. has a market cap of $64.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $75.76 with a P/E ratio of 27.5 and P/S ratio of 10.3. The dividend yield of Visa Inc. stocks is 0.6%.
On July 29, Visa Inc. announced financial results for the Company's fiscal third quarter 2009 ended June 30, 2009. On an adjusted basis (reflective of restructuring and purchase amortization), net income for the quarter was $744 million, or $0.98 per diluted class A common share.
Visa Inc. is in the portfolios of Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors LP, Steve Mandel of Lone Pine Capital, John Griffin of Blue Ridge Capital, Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, and Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Reached the 52-Week High of $27.73
Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for a multitude of computing devices. Microsoft software includes scalable operating systems for servers, personal computers, and intelligent devices; server applications for client/server environments; knowledge worker productivity applications; and software development tools. Microsoft Corp. has a market cap of $247.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.73 with a P/E ratio of 17 and P/S ratio of 4.2. The dividend yield of Microsoft Corp. stocks is 1.8%. Microsoft Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 10% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Microsoft Corp. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
On October 23, Microsoft Corp. announced revenue of $12.92 billion for the first quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009, a 14% decline from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $4.48 billion, $3.57 billion and $0.40 per share, which represented declines of 25%, 18% and 17%, respectively, when compared with the prior year period.
Microsoft Corp. is in the portfolios of Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, John Griffin of Blue Ridge Capital, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, NWQ Managers of NWQ Investment Management Co, HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Richard Pzena of Pzena Investment Management LLC, Charles Brandes of Brandes Investment, Richard Perry of Perry Capital, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Bill Nygren of Oak Mark Fund, PRIMECAP Management, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Brian Rogers of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, Brian Rogers of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Sarah Ketterer of CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital Inc, David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Ronald Muhlenkamp of Muhlenkamp Fund, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, and Dodge & Cox.
Sell:: CFO Christopher P Liddell has been selling shares of MSFT since April. Sell:: President, Entertainment Div. Robert J Bach sold 100,000 shares last month month, and the price of the stock increased by 6.46% since
Sell:: Chief ResearchStrategy Officer Craig J Mundie and Sell:: COO Brian Kevin Turner sold shares in September.
Google Inc. (GOOG) Reached the 52-Week High of $536.12
Google Inc. is a public and profitable company focused on search services. Named for the mathematical term `googol` Google operates web sites at many international domains with the most trafficked being www.google.com. Google is widely recognized as the `World's Best Search Engine` and is fast accurate and easy to use. The company also serves corporate clients including advertisers content publishers and site managers with cost-effective advertising and a wide range of revenue generating search services. Google's breakthrough technology and continued innovation serve the company's mission of `organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful. Google Inc. has a market cap of $169.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $536.12 with a P/E ratio of 27.7 and P/S ratio of 7.8.
Google Inc. is in the portfolios of Robert Karr of Joho Capital, Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors LP, Bill Miller of Legg Mason Value Trust, Ken Heebner of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP, PRIMECAP Management, Steve Mandel of Lone Pine Capital, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, and Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC.
In August, Sell: SVP & CFO Patrick Pichette sold 1,246 shares of GOOG stock; the price of the stock has increased by 4.18% since.Sell: SVP Prod. Mgmt. Jonathan J Rosenberg and Sell: SVP Engineering & Research Robert Alan Eustace sold shares three months ago.
The CocaCola Company (KO) Reached the 52-Week High of $53.31
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, and is the leading producer and marketer of soft drinks. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's best-known brand, The Coca-Cola Company markets four of the world's top five soft drink brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, and Sprite. The CocaCola Company has a market cap of $123.54 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.31 with a P/E ratio of 17.6 and P/S ratio of 3.8. The dividend yield of The Cocacola Company stocks is 3.1%. The Cocacola Company had an annual average earning growth of 5.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated The Cocacola Company the business predictability rank of 2-star.
On July 21, The Coca-Cola Company reported healthy second quarter 2009 operating results with unit case volume increasing 4 percent, successfully cycling 3 percent growth in the prior year quarter. Internationally, the company achieved broad-based unit case volume growth of 5 percent, cycling 5 percent growth in the prior year quarter. In the quarter, unit case volume growth increased strongly in key emerging markets with 33 percent growth in India and 14 percent growth in China.
The CocaCola Company is in the portfolios of Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, Steve Mandel of Lone Pine Capital, Bill Gates of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, David Winters of Wintergreen Advisors, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Tweedy Browne of Tweedy Browne CO LLC, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, Richard Snow of Snow Capital Management, L.P., Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Richard Aster Jr of Meridian Fund, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Capital Management, and Dodge & Cox.
Last month, Buy:: Director Barry Diller bought 510,000 shares of KO stock, and the price of the stock decreased by 1.33%.
PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) Reached the 52-Week High of $60.55
PepsiCo brands are among the best known and most respected in the world and are available in countries and territories throughout the world. PepsiCo's success is the result of superior products, high standards of performance, distinctive competitive strategies, and the high integrity of its people. PepsiCo Inc. has a market cap of $94.34 billion; its shares were traded at around $60.55 with a P/E ratio of 16.4 and P/S ratio of 2.2. The dividend yield of PepsiCo Inc. stocks is 3%. PepsiCo Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated PepsiCo Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
On Oct. 8, PepsiCo, Inc. reported solid profit performance in the third quarter of 2009, reflecting the company's balanced approach to investing in value and innovation in key markets as well as productivity and cost discipline across its businesses. Reported EPS was $1.09, and in constant currency the company delivered 5 percent net revenue growth and an 8 percent increase in core EPS.
PepsiCo Inc. is in the portfolios of Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, Dodge & Cox, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, and Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC.
Last month, Sell:: CEO PepsiCo Americas Beverages Massimo D'amore sold 3,565 shares of PEP. Sell:: CEO, PepsiCo Americas Foods John C Compton, Sell:: Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo Intl Michael D White, Sell:: CFO Richard Goodman, and Sell:: SVP and Controller Peter A Bridgman sold shares in August. Sell:: SVP and Treasurer Lionel L III Nowell sold 28,203 in May.
Visa Inc. (V) Reached the 52-Week High of $75.76
Visa operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities. Visa Inc. has a market cap of $64.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $75.76 with a P/E ratio of 27.5 and P/S ratio of 10.3. The dividend yield of Visa Inc. stocks is 0.6%.
On July 29, Visa Inc. announced financial results for the Company's fiscal third quarter 2009 ended June 30, 2009. On an adjusted basis (reflective of restructuring and purchase amortization), net income for the quarter was $744 million, or $0.98 per diluted class A common share.
Visa Inc. is in the portfolios of Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors LP, Steve Mandel of Lone Pine Capital, John Griffin of Blue Ridge Capital, Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, and Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc.
