According to GuruFocus updates, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-Week Highs: Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, Financial), Google Inc. (GOOG, Financial), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG, Financial), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, Financial), and International Business Machines Corp (IBM, Financial).
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Reached the 52-Week High of $29.85
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 $265.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.85 with a P/E ratio of 18.5 and P/S ratio of 4.5. The dividend yield of Microsoft Corp. stocks is 1.7%. Microsoft Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 10% over the past 10 years.
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., Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, John Griffin of Blue Ridge Capital, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital Inc, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, NWQ Managers of NWQ Investment Management Co, David Tepper of APPALOOSA MANAGEMENT LP, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Charles Brandes of Brandes Investment, Richard Pzena of Pzena Investment Management LLC, Bill Nygren of Oak Mark Fund, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, PRIMECAP Management, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Brian Rogers of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, Sarah Ketterer of CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, Ronald Muhlenkamp of Muhlenkamp Fund, Richard Snow of Snow Capital Management, L.P., 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 $590.51
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 $186.94 billion; its shares were traded at around $590.51 with a P/E ratio of 30.4 and P/S ratio of 8.5.
Google Inc. is in the portfolios of Robert Karr of Joho Capital, Bill Miller of Legg Mason Value Trust, Ken Heebner of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP, PRIMECAP Management, Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors LP, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, George Soros of Soros Fund Management 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 Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Reached the 52-Week High of $62.34
The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures and markets a broad range of consumer products in many countries throughout the world. Products fall into five business segments: fabric and home care, paper, beauty care, health care, and food and beverage. The Procter & Gamble Company has a market cap of $182.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $62.34 with a P/E ratio of 17.5 and P/S ratio of 2.3. The dividend yield of The Procter & Gamble Company stocks is 2.8%. The Procter & Gamble Company had an annual average earning growth of 10.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated The Procter & Gamble Company the business predictability rank of 5-star.
On Aug. 5, The Procter & Gamble Company announced diluted net earnings per share for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 of $4.26, up 17 percent and exceeding the Company's guidance range of $4.20 to $4.25.
The Procter & Gamble Company is in the portfolios of Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, PRIMECAP Management, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Richard Snow of Snow Capital Management, L.P., Dodge & Cox, David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, and George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC.
In August, Buy:: Director W James Jr Mcnerney bought 3,800 shares of PG stock and the price of the stock has increased by 15.96% since. In November, Sell:: Global Product Supply Officer R Keith Harrison, Sell:: Chief Technology Officer Bruce Brown, and Sell:: COB Alan G Lafley sold shares.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Reached the 52-Week High of $64.85
Johnson & Johnson is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a broad range of products in the health care field in many countries of the world. The company's worldwide business is divided into three segments: Consumer; Pharmaceutical; and Professional. Johnson & Johnson has a market cap of $178.93 billion; its shares were traded at around $64.85 with a P/E ratio of 14.3 and P/S ratio of 2.8. The dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson stocks is 3%. Johnson & Johnson had an annual average earning growth of 12.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Johnson & Johnson the business predictability rank of 5-star.
On Oct 13, Johnson & Johnson today announced sales of $15.1 billion for the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5.3% as compared to the third quarter of 2008. Operational results declined 2.8% and the negative impact of currency was 2.5%. Domestic sales declined 8.1%, while international sales declined 2.5%, reflecting operational growth of 2.4% and a negative currency impact of 4.9%.
Johnson & Johnson is in the portfolios of Prem Watsa of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Inc., Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, Richard Perry of Perry Capital, Tweedy Browne of Tweedy Browne CO LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Richard Pzena of Pzena Investment Management LLC, Brian Rogers of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, Michael Price of MFP Investors LLC, Edward Owens of Vanguard Health Care Fund, John Rogers of ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, PRIMECAP Management, HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, Richard Aster Jr of Meridian Fund, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, Richard Snow of Snow Capital Management, L.P., and Dodge & Cox.
In July, Sell:: Chairman/CEO William C Weldon sold 158,200 shares of JNJ stock, and the price of the stock has increased by 6.08% since. Buy:: Director William D Perez bought 1,000 shares of JNJ stock in August. Sell:: Corporate Controller Stephen J Cosgrove, Sell:: Member, Executive Committee Donald M Jr. Casey, Sell:: VP, General Counsel Russell C Deyo all sold shares in September. Sell:: Member, Executive Committee Colleen A Goggins sold 22,200 shares in August.
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Reached the 52-Week High of $129.68
International Business Machines Corp. uses advanced information technology to provide customer solutions. International Business Machines Corp has a market cap of $170.35 billion; its shares were traded at around $129.68 with a P/E ratio of 13.4 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of International Business Machines Corp stocks is 1.7%. International Business Machines Corp had an annual average earning growth of 4.9% over the past 10 years.
On September 2, the IDC reported that IBM was the top server vendor in 2Q09 with 34.5 percent factory revenue share, outdistancing second-place HP which held 28.5 percent.
International Business Machines Corp. is in the portfolios of Ronald Muhlenkamp of Muhlenkamp Fund, Bill Miller of Legg Mason Value Trust, David Williams of Columbia Value and Restructuring Fund, Ken Heebner of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Irving Kahn of Kahn Brothers & Company Inc., Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, Private Capital of Private Capital Management, Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, John Rogers of ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Dodge & Cox, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, and Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers.
In August, Sell: Senior Vice President Steven A Mills, Sell: Senior Vice President Timothy S Shaughnessy, Sell: Senior Vice President Robert W Jr Moffat, Sell: Senior Vice President Michael E Daniels sold shares of International Business Machines Corp.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Reached the 52-Week High of $29.85
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 $265.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.85 with a P/E ratio of 18.5 and P/S ratio of 4.5. The dividend yield of Microsoft Corp. stocks is 1.7%. Microsoft Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 10% over the past 10 years.
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., Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, John Griffin of Blue Ridge Capital, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital Inc, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, NWQ Managers of NWQ Investment Management Co, David Tepper of APPALOOSA MANAGEMENT LP, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Charles Brandes of Brandes Investment, Richard Pzena of Pzena Investment Management LLC, Bill Nygren of Oak Mark Fund, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, PRIMECAP Management, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Brian Rogers of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, Sarah Ketterer of CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, Ronald Muhlenkamp of Muhlenkamp Fund, Richard Snow of Snow Capital Management, L.P., 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 $590.51
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 $186.94 billion; its shares were traded at around $590.51 with a P/E ratio of 30.4 and P/S ratio of 8.5.
Google Inc. is in the portfolios of Robert Karr of Joho Capital, Bill Miller of Legg Mason Value Trust, Ken Heebner of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP, PRIMECAP Management, Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors LP, Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, Ron Baron of Baron Funds, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, George Soros of Soros Fund Management 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 Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Reached the 52-Week High of $62.34
The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures and markets a broad range of consumer products in many countries throughout the world. Products fall into five business segments: fabric and home care, paper, beauty care, health care, and food and beverage. The Procter & Gamble Company has a market cap of $182.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $62.34 with a P/E ratio of 17.5 and P/S ratio of 2.3. The dividend yield of The Procter & Gamble Company stocks is 2.8%. The Procter & Gamble Company had an annual average earning growth of 10.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated The Procter & Gamble Company the business predictability rank of 5-star.
On Aug. 5, The Procter & Gamble Company announced diluted net earnings per share for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 of $4.26, up 17 percent and exceeding the Company's guidance range of $4.20 to $4.25.
The Procter & Gamble Company is in the portfolios of Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Wallace Weitz of Weitz Wallace R & Co, PRIMECAP Management, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Richard Snow of Snow Capital Management, L.P., Dodge & Cox, David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, and George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC.
In August, Buy:: Director W James Jr Mcnerney bought 3,800 shares of PG stock and the price of the stock has increased by 15.96% since. In November, Sell:: Global Product Supply Officer R Keith Harrison, Sell:: Chief Technology Officer Bruce Brown, and Sell:: COB Alan G Lafley sold shares.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Reached the 52-Week High of $64.85
Johnson & Johnson is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a broad range of products in the health care field in many countries of the world. The company's worldwide business is divided into three segments: Consumer; Pharmaceutical; and Professional. Johnson & Johnson has a market cap of $178.93 billion; its shares were traded at around $64.85 with a P/E ratio of 14.3 and P/S ratio of 2.8. The dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson stocks is 3%. Johnson & Johnson had an annual average earning growth of 12.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Johnson & Johnson the business predictability rank of 5-star.
On Oct 13, Johnson & Johnson today announced sales of $15.1 billion for the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5.3% as compared to the third quarter of 2008. Operational results declined 2.8% and the negative impact of currency was 2.5%. Domestic sales declined 8.1%, while international sales declined 2.5%, reflecting operational growth of 2.4% and a negative currency impact of 4.9%.
Johnson & Johnson is in the portfolios of Prem Watsa of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Inc., Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, Richard Perry of Perry Capital, Tweedy Browne of Tweedy Browne CO LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Donald Yacktman of Yacktman Asset Management Co., Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers, Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Richard Pzena of Pzena Investment Management LLC, Brian Rogers of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, Michael Price of MFP Investors LLC, Edward Owens of Vanguard Health Care Fund, John Rogers of ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, PRIMECAP Management, HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Arnold Van Den Berg of Century Management, Richard Aster Jr of Meridian Fund, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC, Richard Snow of Snow Capital Management, L.P., and Dodge & Cox.
In July, Sell:: Chairman/CEO William C Weldon sold 158,200 shares of JNJ stock, and the price of the stock has increased by 6.08% since. Buy:: Director William D Perez bought 1,000 shares of JNJ stock in August. Sell:: Corporate Controller Stephen J Cosgrove, Sell:: Member, Executive Committee Donald M Jr. Casey, Sell:: VP, General Counsel Russell C Deyo all sold shares in September. Sell:: Member, Executive Committee Colleen A Goggins sold 22,200 shares in August.
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Reached the 52-Week High of $129.68
International Business Machines Corp. uses advanced information technology to provide customer solutions. International Business Machines Corp has a market cap of $170.35 billion; its shares were traded at around $129.68 with a P/E ratio of 13.4 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of International Business Machines Corp stocks is 1.7%. International Business Machines Corp had an annual average earning growth of 4.9% over the past 10 years.
On September 2, the IDC reported that IBM was the top server vendor in 2Q09 with 34.5 percent factory revenue share, outdistancing second-place HP which held 28.5 percent.
International Business Machines Corp. is in the portfolios of Ronald Muhlenkamp of Muhlenkamp Fund, Bill Miller of Legg Mason Value Trust, David Williams of Columbia Value and Restructuring Fund, Ken Heebner of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP, John Hussman of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc., Robert Olstein of Olstein Financial Alert Fund, Irving Kahn of Kahn Brothers & Company Inc., Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC, Private Capital of Private Capital Management, Mark Hillman of Hillman Capital Management, John Rogers of ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, Dodge & Cox, Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Asset Management, LLC, and Chris Davis of Davis Selected Advisers.
In August, Sell: Senior Vice President Steven A Mills, Sell: Senior Vice President Timothy S Shaughnessy, Sell: Senior Vice President Robert W Jr Moffat, Sell: Senior Vice President Michael E Daniels sold shares of International Business Machines Corp.
