Weekly highlight of top insider buys: Dr. Pepper Snapple GP (DPS, Financial), Everest Re Group Ltd. (RE, Financial), Zions Ban Corp. (ZION, Financial), American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO, Financial), and Granite Construction Inc. (GVA, Financial).
Dr. Pepper Snapple GP (DPS): Executive Vice President & CFO Martin M Ellen Bought 2,000 Shares
Executive Vice President & CFO of Dr. Pepper Snapple GP, Martin M Ellen, bought 2,000 shares on 9/10/10 at an average price of $34.73.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. Dr Pepper Snapple Gp has a market cap of $8.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.73 with a P/E ratio of 16.4 and P/S ratio of 1.5. The dividend yield of Dr Pepper Snapple Gp stocks is 2.9%.
On July 29, Dr Pepper Snapple GP reported second quarter 2010 diluted earnings of $0.74 per share compared to $0.62 per share in the prior year period. Year-to-date, the company reported earnings of $1.09 per diluted share compared to $1.14 per share in the prior year period. The company earned $1.14 per diluted share compared to $0.99 in the prior year-to-date period.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. is owned by Whitney Tilson, John Keeley, George Soros, and Robert Olstein.
Last week, Buy: President & CEO Larry D Young, Buy: Executive Vice President & CFO Martin M Ellen, and Buy: Senior Vice President David Thomas bought shares of DPS. In June, Buy: Executive Vice President James R. Trebilcock and Buy: Director John L Adams bought shares.
Everest Re Group Ltd. (RE): Indirect subsidiary of Issuer Reinsurance Holdings I Everest Bought 48,099 Shares
Indirect subsidiary of Issuer of Everest Re Group Ltd., Reinsurance Holdings I Everest, bought 48,099 shares on 9/03/10 at an average price of $82.12.
Everest Re Group, Ltd. is a world leader in property and casualty reinsurance and insurance, offering innovative products, responsive service and unsurpassed financial strength. Everest Re Group Ltd. has a market cap of $4.62 billion; its shares were traded at around $82.12 with a P/E ratio of 9.7 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Everest Re Group Ltd. stocks is 2.4%.
On July 28, Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported second quarter 2010 after-tax operating income1, which excludes net realized capital gains and losses, of $184.8 million, or $3.18 per diluted common share, compared to after-tax operating income1of $256.2 million, or $4.16 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2009. Net income, including net realized capital gains and losses, was $156.7 million, or $2.70 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $272.6 million, or $4.43 per diluted common share, for the same period last year.
Everest Re Group Ltd. is owned by eight Gurus: Prem Watsa, Charles Brandes, Ruane Cunniff, George Soros, David Einhorn, John Keeley, Mason Hawkins, and Chris Davis.
Last week, Buy: Indirect subsidiary of Issuer Reinsurance Holdings I Everest bought 48,099 shares of RE stock.
Zions Ban Corp. (ZION): Senior Vice Pres. James R Abbott Bought 7,100 Shares
Senior Vice Pres. of Zions Ban Corp., James R Abbott, bought 7,100 shares on 9/02/10 at an average price of $19.84.
Zions Bancorporation is a multi-bank holding company. Zions Ban Corp. has a market cap of $3.44 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.84 with and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Zions Ban Corp. stocks is 0.2%.
On July 19, Zions Bancorporation reported a second quarter net loss applicable to common shareholders of $135.2 million or $0.84 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $86.5 million or $0.57 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2010.
Zions Bancorp. is owned by Kenneth Fisher.
Last week, Buy: Senior Vice Pres. James R Abbott bought 7,100 shares of ZION stock. Sell: Subsidiary Pres. David E Blackford sold 4,779 shares in August.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO): Vice Chairman Roger S Markfield Bought 10,000 Shares
Vice Chairman of American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Roger S Markfield, bought 10,000 shares on 9/08/10 at an average price of $14.34.
American Eagle Outfitters is a specialty retailer of all-American casual apparel, accessories, and footwear for men and women between the ages of 16 and 34. American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has a market cap of $2.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.34 with a P/E ratio of 17 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. stocks is 3.1%. American Eagle Outfitters Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 15.5% over the past 10 years.
On May 29, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. announced that earnings for the first quarter ended May 1, 2010 were $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $0.11 per diluted share last year. Adjusted earnings for the period were $0.17 per diluted share, excluding closing charges and an operating loss related to the MARTIN+OSA business of $0.12 per diluted share. This compares to adjusted earnings for the first quarter ended May 2, 2009 of $0.11 per diluted share.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is owned by five Gurus: Whitney Tilson, Richard Aster Jr, George Soros, John Hussman, and Richad Snow.
Last week, Buy: Chairman of the Board, 10% Owner Jay L Schottenstein and Buy: Vice Chairman Roger S Markfield bought shares of AEO stock. Buy: Director Alan Kane bought 169 shares in July.
Granite Construction Inc. (GVA): Director William Howard Powell Bought 5,000 Shares
Director of Granite Construction Inc., William Howard Powell, bought 5,000 shares on 9/03/10 at an average price of $23.95.
Granite Construction, Inc. is a diversified heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer. Granite Construction Inc. has a market cap of $928.6 million; its shares were traded at around $23.95 with a P/E ratio of 171 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Granite Construction Inc. stocks is 2.1%. Granite Construction Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.7% over the past 10 years.
Granite Construction Incorporated reported a net loss of $6.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2010 compared with net income of $17.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2009.
Granite Construction Inc. is owned by five Gurus: George Soros, Kenneth Fisher, PRIMECAP Management, John Keeley, and Michael Price.
This month, Buy: Director Claes Bjork and Buy: Director William Howard Powell bought shares of GVA stock.
For the complete list of stocks that bought by their company executives, go to: Insider Buys.
Dr. Pepper Snapple GP (DPS): Executive Vice President & CFO Martin M Ellen Bought 2,000 Shares
Executive Vice President & CFO of Dr. Pepper Snapple GP, Martin M Ellen, bought 2,000 shares on 9/10/10 at an average price of $34.73.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. Dr Pepper Snapple Gp has a market cap of $8.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.73 with a P/E ratio of 16.4 and P/S ratio of 1.5. The dividend yield of Dr Pepper Snapple Gp stocks is 2.9%.
On July 29, Dr Pepper Snapple GP reported second quarter 2010 diluted earnings of $0.74 per share compared to $0.62 per share in the prior year period. Year-to-date, the company reported earnings of $1.09 per diluted share compared to $1.14 per share in the prior year period. The company earned $1.14 per diluted share compared to $0.99 in the prior year-to-date period.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. is owned by Whitney Tilson, John Keeley, George Soros, and Robert Olstein.
Last week, Buy: President & CEO Larry D Young, Buy: Executive Vice President & CFO Martin M Ellen, and Buy: Senior Vice President David Thomas bought shares of DPS. In June, Buy: Executive Vice President James R. Trebilcock and Buy: Director John L Adams bought shares.
Everest Re Group Ltd. (RE): Indirect subsidiary of Issuer Reinsurance Holdings I Everest Bought 48,099 Shares
Indirect subsidiary of Issuer of Everest Re Group Ltd., Reinsurance Holdings I Everest, bought 48,099 shares on 9/03/10 at an average price of $82.12.
Everest Re Group, Ltd. is a world leader in property and casualty reinsurance and insurance, offering innovative products, responsive service and unsurpassed financial strength. Everest Re Group Ltd. has a market cap of $4.62 billion; its shares were traded at around $82.12 with a P/E ratio of 9.7 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Everest Re Group Ltd. stocks is 2.4%.
On July 28, Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported second quarter 2010 after-tax operating income1, which excludes net realized capital gains and losses, of $184.8 million, or $3.18 per diluted common share, compared to after-tax operating income1of $256.2 million, or $4.16 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2009. Net income, including net realized capital gains and losses, was $156.7 million, or $2.70 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $272.6 million, or $4.43 per diluted common share, for the same period last year.
Everest Re Group Ltd. is owned by eight Gurus: Prem Watsa, Charles Brandes, Ruane Cunniff, George Soros, David Einhorn, John Keeley, Mason Hawkins, and Chris Davis.
Last week, Buy: Indirect subsidiary of Issuer Reinsurance Holdings I Everest bought 48,099 shares of RE stock.
Zions Ban Corp. (ZION): Senior Vice Pres. James R Abbott Bought 7,100 Shares
Senior Vice Pres. of Zions Ban Corp., James R Abbott, bought 7,100 shares on 9/02/10 at an average price of $19.84.
Zions Bancorporation is a multi-bank holding company. Zions Ban Corp. has a market cap of $3.44 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.84 with and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Zions Ban Corp. stocks is 0.2%.
On July 19, Zions Bancorporation reported a second quarter net loss applicable to common shareholders of $135.2 million or $0.84 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $86.5 million or $0.57 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2010.
Zions Bancorp. is owned by Kenneth Fisher.
Last week, Buy: Senior Vice Pres. James R Abbott bought 7,100 shares of ZION stock. Sell: Subsidiary Pres. David E Blackford sold 4,779 shares in August.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO): Vice Chairman Roger S Markfield Bought 10,000 Shares
Vice Chairman of American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Roger S Markfield, bought 10,000 shares on 9/08/10 at an average price of $14.34.
American Eagle Outfitters is a specialty retailer of all-American casual apparel, accessories, and footwear for men and women between the ages of 16 and 34. American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has a market cap of $2.95 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.34 with a P/E ratio of 17 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. stocks is 3.1%. American Eagle Outfitters Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 15.5% over the past 10 years.
On May 29, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. announced that earnings for the first quarter ended May 1, 2010 were $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $0.11 per diluted share last year. Adjusted earnings for the period were $0.17 per diluted share, excluding closing charges and an operating loss related to the MARTIN+OSA business of $0.12 per diluted share. This compares to adjusted earnings for the first quarter ended May 2, 2009 of $0.11 per diluted share.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is owned by five Gurus: Whitney Tilson, Richard Aster Jr, George Soros, John Hussman, and Richad Snow.
Last week, Buy: Chairman of the Board, 10% Owner Jay L Schottenstein and Buy: Vice Chairman Roger S Markfield bought shares of AEO stock. Buy: Director Alan Kane bought 169 shares in July.
Granite Construction Inc. (GVA): Director William Howard Powell Bought 5,000 Shares
Director of Granite Construction Inc., William Howard Powell, bought 5,000 shares on 9/03/10 at an average price of $23.95.
Granite Construction, Inc. is a diversified heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer. Granite Construction Inc. has a market cap of $928.6 million; its shares were traded at around $23.95 with a P/E ratio of 171 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Granite Construction Inc. stocks is 2.1%. Granite Construction Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.7% over the past 10 years.
Granite Construction Incorporated reported a net loss of $6.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2010 compared with net income of $17.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2009.
Granite Construction Inc. is owned by five Gurus: George Soros, Kenneth Fisher, PRIMECAP Management, John Keeley, and Michael Price.
This month, Buy: Director Claes Bjork and Buy: Director William Howard Powell bought shares of GVA stock.
For the complete list of stocks that bought by their company executives, go to: Insider Buys.
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