Last week's top five stocks that reached close to their 52-week lows were Genzyme Corp, Apollo Group Inc, Ralcorp Holdings Inc, Aqua America Inc, and MetroPCS Communications Inc. 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 Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industries. 49 banks have reached their 52-week lows, while 23 have reached their 52-week highs, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 2.13. In the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry, 6 stocks have reached their 52-week lows, while 24 have reached their 52-week high, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 0.25.
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Genzyme Corporation is a global biotechnology company dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. The company has a market cap of $13.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.28 with a P/E ratio of 17.4 and P/S ratio of 2.9. Genzyme Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 20.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Genzyme Corp. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Genzyme recently reported its third quarter results. The company announced that its third-quarter revenue was $1.06 billion, compared with $1.16 billion in the same period a year ago. Results reflect the impact of the temporary interruption in production of Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection) and Fabrazyme® (agalsidase beta) associated with the remediation of the company’s Allston manufacturing facility.
Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 458,264 shares as of 09/30/2009, an increase of 32586.4% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.24% of the $10.76 billion portfolio of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC. Ruane Cunniff sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009.
Sell:: Chmn, President and CEO Henri A Termeer sold 9,637 shares of GENZ stock on 05/26/2009 at the average price of 56.54, the price of the stock has decreased by 12.84% since. Many other insiders have also decreased their positions in the company.
Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. They operate through their subsidiaries, the University of Phoenix, Inc., the Institute for Professional Development, the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corporation, Western International University, Inc., and Apollo Learning Group, Inc. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $8.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.86 with a P/E ratio of 12.79 and P/S ratio of 2.09. Apollo Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 29.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apollo Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Apollo Group recently reported its third quarter 2009 results. The company announced that its net revenue for the quarter was over $1 billion, up 26% compared to results as of the third quarter of 2008. Net income was $1.26 per share, compared to 85 cents per share in the third quarter of 2008. “We are pleased to report a record third quarter, driven largely by continuing increases in enrollments and improved student retention at University of Phoenix,” said Co-Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Group, Chas Edelstein. “When our students succeed academically, we succeed financially and, for the first time in a quarter, Apollo surpassed the $1 billion revenue mark.”
Ken Heebner bought 1,000,000 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2009, which is 1.1% of the $6.72 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP. Wallace Weitz bought 138,110 shares in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009, which is 0.64% of the $1.67 billion portfolio of Weitz Wallace R & Co. Andreas Halvorsen owns 1,761,300 shares as of 06/30/2009, a decrease of 69.53% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 2.18% of the $5.74 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP. Steve Mandel sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009. Ken Heebner sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009.
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. is primarily engaged in the manufacturing, distribution and marketing of private label and branded ready-to-eat cereal products and snacks, branded and private label crackers and cookies, and branded baby food and juices. The Company has a market cap of $3.07 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.31 with a P/E ratio of 13.6 and P/S ratio of 1.1. Ralcorp Holdings Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 16% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Ralcorp Holdings Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Ralcorp recently reported results for the third quarter of 2009. The company announced that its diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.31 for the quarter and $3.69 for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $1.73 and $4.81 for the corresponding periods last year, including the effects of certain special items related to Ralcorp's investment in Vail Resorts, Inc.
Andreas Halvorsen bought 8,600 shares in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009, which is 0.01% of the $5.74 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP. David Dreman owns 349,682 shares as of 06/30/2009, which accounts for 0.68% of the $3.12 billion portfolio of Dreman Value Management. Ron Baron owns 1,933,600 shares as of 06/30/2009, which accounts for 0.98% of the $13.75 billion portfolio of Baron Funds. Ron Baron owns 1,933,400 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.82% of the $13.75 billion portfolio of Baron Funds. John Keeley owns 1,335,252 shares as of 06/30/2009, which accounts for 1.4% of the $5.82 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management.
Sell:: CEO & President David P Skarie sold 3,499 shares of RAH stock on 08/19/2009 at the average price of 61.22, the price of the stock has decreased by 11.29% since. Many other insiders have also decreased their positions in the company.
Aqua America is the largest publicly-traded U.S.-based water utility serving residents in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, Maine, Missouri, New York, South Carolina and Kentucky. The company has a market cap of $2.15 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.84 with a P/E ratio of 20.6 and P/S ratio of 3.4. The dividend yield of Aqua America Inc. stocks is 3.4%. Aqua America Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 7.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Aqua America Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Aqua America, Inc. recently reported increased operating revenues for the quarter ending September 30, 2009 compared to the same period last year, despite extremely unfavorable weather conditions, including a historically wet summer in the company's Mid-Atlantic operation, which led to actual declines in customer water usage. Revenues for the quarter ending September 30, 2009 were $180.8 million compared to $177.1 million in 2008, a 2.1 percent increase.
John Keeley owns 141,270 shares as of 06/30/2009, a decrease of 41.14% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.04% of the $5.82 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management.
Buy:: CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT Nicholas Debenedictis bought 10,000 shares of WTR stock on 11/10/2009 at the average price of 16.1, the price of the stock has decreased by 1.61% since.
Michael Price bought 35,000 shares in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009, which is 0.16% of the $338 million portfolio of MFP Investors LLC. Michael Price owns 325,000 shares as of 09/30/2009, an increase of 828.57% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.9% of the $338 million portfolio of MFP Investors LLC. Wilbur Ross owns 3,577,873 shares as of 06/30/2009, which accounts for 11.31% of the $420 million portfolio of Invesco Private Capital, Inc..
MetroPCS recently reported its third quarter results. The company announced that its consolidated total revenue was approximately $896 million, an increase of 30% over third quarter of 2008. “This quarter we focused on managing costs; we delivered solid financial results and positioned the company for future growth. On a consolidated basis, we reported the highest consolidated quarterly Adjusted EBITDA in company history. In a seasonally slow quarter, we reported net additions that were below our expectations, due primarily to elevated churn and a deceleration in gross additions. We believe this was the result of continued U.S. macro-economic weakness, an increasingly competitive environment, and upward adjustments we made to the price of certain handsets,” said Roger D. Linquist, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of MetroPCS.
Sell:: COO Thomas Christopher Keys sold 6,800 shares of PCS stock on 06/01/2009 at the average price of 17.5, the price of the stock has decreased by 65.71% since.
Last week's top two out of favor industries were the Banking and Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industries. 49 banks have reached their 52-week lows, while 23 have reached their 52-week highs, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 2.13. In the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry, 6 stocks have reached their 52-week lows, while 24 have reached their 52-week high, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 0.25.
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Genzyme Corp. (GENZ, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $49.28
The prices of Genzyme Corp. (GENZ) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $49.28, which is 35.4% off the 52-week high of $74.6. Genzyme Corp. is owned by 12 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 4 reduced their positions.Genzyme Corporation is a global biotechnology company dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. The company has a market cap of $13.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.28 with a P/E ratio of 17.4 and P/S ratio of 2.9. Genzyme Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 20.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Genzyme Corp. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Genzyme recently reported its third quarter results. The company announced that its third-quarter revenue was $1.06 billion, compared with $1.16 billion in the same period a year ago. Results reflect the impact of the temporary interruption in production of Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection) and Fabrazyme® (agalsidase beta) associated with the remediation of the company’s Allston manufacturing facility.
Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 458,264 shares as of 09/30/2009, an increase of 32586.4% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.24% of the $10.76 billion portfolio of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC. Ruane Cunniff sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009.
Sell:: Chmn, President and CEO Henri A Termeer sold 9,637 shares of GENZ stock on 05/26/2009 at the average price of 56.54, the price of the stock has decreased by 12.84% since. Many other insiders have also decreased their positions in the company.
Apollo Group Inc. (APOL, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $53.86
The prices of Apollo Group Inc. (APOL) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $53.86, which is 39.6% off the 52-week high of $89.22. Apollo Group Inc. is owned by 7 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 4 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 3 reduced their positions.Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. They operate through their subsidiaries, the University of Phoenix, Inc., the Institute for Professional Development, the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corporation, Western International University, Inc., and Apollo Learning Group, Inc. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $8.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.86 with a P/E ratio of 12.79 and P/S ratio of 2.09. Apollo Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 29.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apollo Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Apollo Group recently reported its third quarter 2009 results. The company announced that its net revenue for the quarter was over $1 billion, up 26% compared to results as of the third quarter of 2008. Net income was $1.26 per share, compared to 85 cents per share in the third quarter of 2008. “We are pleased to report a record third quarter, driven largely by continuing increases in enrollments and improved student retention at University of Phoenix,” said Co-Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Group, Chas Edelstein. “When our students succeed academically, we succeed financially and, for the first time in a quarter, Apollo surpassed the $1 billion revenue mark.”
Ken Heebner bought 1,000,000 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2009, which is 1.1% of the $6.72 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP. Wallace Weitz bought 138,110 shares in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009, which is 0.64% of the $1.67 billion portfolio of Weitz Wallace R & Co. Andreas Halvorsen owns 1,761,300 shares as of 06/30/2009, a decrease of 69.53% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 2.18% of the $5.74 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP. Steve Mandel sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009. Ken Heebner sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009.
Ralcorp Holdings Inc. (RAH, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $54.31
The prices of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. (RAH) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $54.31, which is 26.4% off the 52-week high of $71.43. Ralcorp Holdings Inc. is owned by 5 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 2 reduced their positions.Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. is primarily engaged in the manufacturing, distribution and marketing of private label and branded ready-to-eat cereal products and snacks, branded and private label crackers and cookies, and branded baby food and juices. The Company has a market cap of $3.07 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.31 with a P/E ratio of 13.6 and P/S ratio of 1.1. Ralcorp Holdings Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 16% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Ralcorp Holdings Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Ralcorp recently reported results for the third quarter of 2009. The company announced that its diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.31 for the quarter and $3.69 for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $1.73 and $4.81 for the corresponding periods last year, including the effects of certain special items related to Ralcorp's investment in Vail Resorts, Inc.
Andreas Halvorsen bought 8,600 shares in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009, which is 0.01% of the $5.74 billion portfolio of Viking Global Investors LP. David Dreman owns 349,682 shares as of 06/30/2009, which accounts for 0.68% of the $3.12 billion portfolio of Dreman Value Management. Ron Baron owns 1,933,600 shares as of 06/30/2009, which accounts for 0.98% of the $13.75 billion portfolio of Baron Funds. Ron Baron owns 1,933,400 shares as of 09/30/2009, which accounts for 0.82% of the $13.75 billion portfolio of Baron Funds. John Keeley owns 1,335,252 shares as of 06/30/2009, which accounts for 1.4% of the $5.82 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management.
Sell:: CEO & President David P Skarie sold 3,499 shares of RAH stock on 08/19/2009 at the average price of 61.22, the price of the stock has decreased by 11.29% since. Many other insiders have also decreased their positions in the company.
Aqua America Inc. (WTR, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $15.84
The prices of Aqua America Inc. (WTR) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $15.84, which is 29.5% off the 52-week high of $21.93. Aqua America Inc. is owned by 1 Guru we are tracking.Aqua America is the largest publicly-traded U.S.-based water utility serving residents in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, Maine, Missouri, New York, South Carolina and Kentucky. The company has a market cap of $2.15 billion; its shares were traded at around $15.84 with a P/E ratio of 20.6 and P/S ratio of 3.4. The dividend yield of Aqua America Inc. stocks is 3.4%. Aqua America Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 7.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Aqua America Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Aqua America, Inc. recently reported increased operating revenues for the quarter ending September 30, 2009 compared to the same period last year, despite extremely unfavorable weather conditions, including a historically wet summer in the company's Mid-Atlantic operation, which led to actual declines in customer water usage. Revenues for the quarter ending September 30, 2009 were $180.8 million compared to $177.1 million in 2008, a 2.1 percent increase.
John Keeley owns 141,270 shares as of 06/30/2009, a decrease of 41.14% of from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.04% of the $5.82 billion portfolio of Keeley Fund Management.
Buy:: CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT Nicholas Debenedictis bought 10,000 shares of WTR stock on 11/10/2009 at the average price of 16.1, the price of the stock has decreased by 1.61% since.
MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $6
The prices of MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $6, which is 68.8% off the 52-week high of $18.75. MetroPCS Communications 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. MetroPCS Communications provides wireless communications services. Metropcs Communications Inc. has a market cap of $2.11 billion; its shares were traded at around $6 with a P/E ratio of 11.7 and P/S ratio of 0.8.Michael Price bought 35,000 shares in the quarter that ended on 06/30/2009, which is 0.16% of the $338 million portfolio of MFP Investors LLC. Michael Price owns 325,000 shares as of 09/30/2009, an increase of 828.57% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.9% of the $338 million portfolio of MFP Investors LLC. Wilbur Ross owns 3,577,873 shares as of 06/30/2009, which accounts for 11.31% of the $420 million portfolio of Invesco Private Capital, Inc..
MetroPCS recently reported its third quarter results. The company announced that its consolidated total revenue was approximately $896 million, an increase of 30% over third quarter of 2008. “This quarter we focused on managing costs; we delivered solid financial results and positioned the company for future growth. On a consolidated basis, we reported the highest consolidated quarterly Adjusted EBITDA in company history. In a seasonally slow quarter, we reported net additions that were below our expectations, due primarily to elevated churn and a deceleration in gross additions. We believe this was the result of continued U.S. macro-economic weakness, an increasingly competitive environment, and upward adjustments we made to the price of certain handsets,” said Roger D. Linquist, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of MetroPCS.
Sell:: COO Thomas Christopher Keys sold 6,800 shares of PCS stock on 06/01/2009 at the average price of 17.5, the price of the stock has decreased by 65.71% since.
