According to GuruFocus list of 52-week highs, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-week highs.
Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $138.26
Rockwell Collins Inc. is an aviation and high-integrity solutions company serving commercial and military customers. It also provides information management services through voice and data communication networks and solutions worldwide. Rockwell Collins Inc. develops communications and aviation electronics for commercial and military customers worldwide. It employs over 20,000 people. Competencies include communications, navigation, automated flight control, displays, simulation and training, integrated electronics, and information systems. The firm sells to governments, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers, while providing aftermarket services for many of its products. The company recently closed its acquisition of B/E Aerospace, an aircraft seat and cabin manufacturer.
The price of Rockwell Collins Inc. shares has reached $138.26, which is 1.0% off the 52-week high of $139.63. Rockwell Collins Inc. has a market cap of $22.73 billion; its shares were traded around $138.26 with a P/E ratio of 22.70 and P/S ratio of 2.66. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Rockwell Collins Inc. stocks is 0.95%. The forward dividend yield of Rockwell Collins Inc. stocks is 0.95%. Rockwell Collins Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 5.80% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Rockwell Collins Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
Rockwell Collins Inc. recently reported sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 of $2.208 billion, a 5% increase from the same period in fiscal year 2017. Third quarter fiscal year 2018 earnings per share were $1.66 compared to $1.12 in the prior year's third quarter. Adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 were $1.73 compared to $1.64 in the prior year's third quarter.
Amphenol Corp. (APH, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $95.35
Amphenol Corp. is engaged in the field of electronic components. It designs and manufactures electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems and coaxial and flat-ribbon cables. Amphenol is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of connectors, cables, and sensor-based products. Amphenol's products are used primarily to transmit electrical and optical signals for a wide range of electronic applications. Primary end markets include voice, video and data communication systems, commercial and military aerospace electronics, industrial factory automation equipment, mobile devices, and transportation applications.
The price of Amphenol Corp. shares has reached $95.35, which is 0.6% off the 52-week high of $95.90. Amphenol Corp. has a market cap of $28.64 billion; its shares were traded around $95.35 with a P/E ratio of 41.64 and P/S ratio of 3.94. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Amphenol Corp. stocks is 0.84%. The forward dividend yield of Amphenol Corp. stocks is 0.96%. Amphenol Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 12.40% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Amphenol Corp. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Amphenol Corp. recently reported GAAP diluted earnings per share for the second quarter 2018 of 91 cents compared to 80 cents for the comparable 2017 period. Adjusted diluted EPS for the second quarter 2018 was a record 90 cents compared to 74 cents for the second quarter of 2017. Sales for the second quarter 2018 were a record $1.981 billion compared to $1.667 billion for the comparable 2017 period.
Vice President and GGM, ICCP William J. Doherty sold 16,000 shares of Amphenol stock on Sept. 7, 2018 at the price of $95.22 per share. The price of the stock has increased by 0.14% since.
The Kroger Co. (KR, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $32.37
The Kroger Co. operates grocery stores. Its coverage includes retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores and convenience stores. Kroger is one of the largest retailers in the U.S. As of the end of fiscal 2016, the company operated 2,796 supermarkets, 784 convenience stores, and 319 jewelry stores in 35 states. In addition to its namesake banner, Kroger operates several other chains, including Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Fry's, Harris Teeter, and Food 4 Less. Building out its established footprint, Kroger acquired Roundy's at the end of fiscal 2015, which afforded it a more meaningful foray into the Chicago market.
The price of The Kroger Co. shares has reached $32.37, which is 1.1% off the 52-week high of $32.74. The Kroger Co. has a market cap of $25.79 billion; its shares were traded around $32.37 with a P/E ratio of 7.82 and P/S ratio of 0.23. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of The Kroger Co. stocks is 1.59%. The forward dividend yield of The Kroger Co. stocks is 1.73%. The Kroger Co. had an annual average earnings growth of 10.40% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated The Kroger Co. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
The Kroger Co. recently reported net earnings of $2.0 billion, or $2.37 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2018, which ended on May 26. Kroger's first quarter adjusted net earnings were $626 million, or 73 cents per diluted share. Net earnings for the first quarter 2017 were $303 million, or 32 cents per diluted share. Adjusted net earnings for the first quarter 2017 were $546 million, or 58 cents per diluted share.
Williams Partners LP (WPZ, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $47.37
Williams Partners LP is an energy infrastructure company that owns the Transco and Northwest natural gas pipelines. The firm owns and operates midstream gathering and processing assets, and interstate natural gas pipelines. It also produces olefins. Williams Partners is a large pipeline company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering and processing and storage assets. It also owns a 60% stake in Discovery, which owns offshore natural gas assets in the Gulf of Mexico. Williams Companies, a publicly traded C-Corporation, owns a 74% interest in Williams Partners. The partnership owns the underlying assets while the corporation holds the stake in the limited partnership.
The price of Williams Partners LP shares has reached $47.37, which is 1.6% off the 52-week high of $48.11. Williams Partners LP has a market cap of $46.26 billion; its shares were traded around $47.37 with a P/E ratio of 65.79 and P/S ratio of 5.48. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Williams Partners LP stocks is 5.16%. The forward dividend yield of Williams Partners LP stocks is 5.31%.
Williams Partners recently reported unaudited second-quarter 2018 net income attributable to controlling interests of $426 million, a $106 million improvement from second-quarter 2017. The company also reported second-quarter 2018 adjusted Ebitda of $1.097 billion, a $7 million decrease from second-quarter 2017. The company generated $705 million in distributable cash flow attributable to partnership operations, compared with $698 million in DCF attributable to partnership operations for second-quarter 2017.
ResMed Inc. (RMD, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $112.04
ResMed Inc. is a part of the health care sector. It develops and distributes medical products for treating and diagnosing respiratory disorders. ResMed develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices -- such as airflow generators and masks -- to treat breathing disorders. It also markets ventilation products, but sleep apnoea remains the company's primary focus. ResMed's reach is truly global, with distribution capabilities in more than 70 countries through wholly owned and independent firms. An increasing proportion of manufacturing capacity is in Singapore, with some still in Australia, where the company was founded.
The price of ResMed Inc. shares has reached $112.04, which is 0.7% off the 52-week high of $112.87. Resmed Inc. has a market cap of $15.99 billion; its shares were traded around $112.04 with a P/E ratio of 51.16 and P/S ratio of 6.89. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Resmed Inc. stocks is 1.27%. The forward dividend yield of Resmed Inc. stocks is 1.32%. Resmed Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 12.40% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Resmed Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
ResMed Inc. recently announced results for its quarter ended June 30, 2018. Revenue for the quarter was $623.6 million, a 12% increase compared to the same period of the prior year. Gross margin in the fourth quarter was 58.1%, lower than the prior year’s quarter gross margin of 58.2%. Income from operations for the quarter was $146.9 million, a 15% increase compared with the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Non-GAAP income from operations for the quarter was $166.0 million, a 19% increase compared to the same period of the prior year.
Chief Financial Officer Brett Sandercock sold 2,000 shares of ResMed stock on Aug. 15 at the price of $107.45 per share. The price of the stock has increased by 4.27% since. Chief Administrative Officer David Pendarvis sold 2,810 shares of ResMed stock on Sept. 4 at the price of $111.26 per share. The price of the stock has increased by 0.7% since.
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