According to GuruFocus updates, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-Week Highs: Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU, Financial), The Travelers Company Inc. (TRV, Financial), UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH, Financial), Deere & Company (DE, Financial), and Lorillard Inc. (LO, Financial).
Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) Reached the 52-Week High of $57.65
Peabody Energy is the largest private-sector coal company in the world. Peabody Energy Corp. has a market cap of $15.52 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.65 with a P/E ratio of 22 and P/S ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Peabody Energy Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Peabody Energy Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 29% over the past 10 years.
On November 11, Peabody Energy Corp. reported its results for the second quarter of 2010 ended September 30. Revenue was down 3% to £4,977m. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 3% to £1,452m primarily due to improved efficiency leading to lower costs. Foreign exchange movements had no significant impact on revenue or EBITDA in the quarter. Total group operating costs reduced by £216m, or 5%, to £4,343m. Depreciation and amortisation decreased by 3% to £737m reflecting lower levels of capital expenditure last year. Excluding depreciation and amortisation, group operating costs reduced by £194m or 5%..
Peabody Energy Corp. is in the portfolios of RS Investment Management, Ken Heebner, PRIMECAP Management, Stanley Druckenmiller, Paul Tudor Jones, Jeremy Grantham, Steven Cohen, John Keeley, and Mario Gabelli.
In September, Sell: Chairman and CEO Gregory H Boyce and Sell: Executive Vice President & CFO Michael C. Crews sold shares of BTU stock. Sell: Director Sandra Van Trease sold 4,525 shares in October; Sell: Pres & Chief Comm. Officer Richard A Navarre and Sell: EVP - Chief Admin. Officer Sharon D Fiehler sold shares in July.
The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV) Reached the 52-Week High of $56.31
St. Paul Travelers is a provider of commercial property-liability insurance and asset management services. The Travelers Companies Inc. has a market cap of $26.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $56.31 with a P/E ratio of 8.5 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of The Travelers Companies Inc. stocks is 2.5%. The Travelers Companies Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 28.3% over the past 5 years.
On October 21, The Travelers Companies, Inc. reported net income of $1.005 billion, or $2.11 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, compared to $935 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. Operating income in the current quarter was $858 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, compared to $914 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
The Travelers Companies Inc. is in the portfolios of David Einhorn, Jeff Auxier, Mason Hawkins, Diamond Hill Capital, Bill Frels, Steven Romick, Irving Kahn, Dodge & Cox, John Buckingham, Richard Aster Jr, Hotchkis & Wiley, NWQ Managers, James Barrow, Brian Rogers, Paul Tudor Jones, Jeremy Grantham, George Soros, Charles Brandes, David Dreman, John Keeley, Mario Gabelli, and Steven Cohen.
Last week, Sell: EVP and Chief Admin Officer Andy F Bessette, Sell: EVP & General Counsel Kenneth Franklin Spence Iii, Sell: Chairman & Chief Exec. Officer Jay S Fishman, Sell: SVP & Controller Douglas K Russell, and Sell: Director John H Dasburg sold shares of TRV stock. Sell: Vice Chairman and CFO Jay S Benet sold shares in September.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) Reached the 52-Week High of $36.67
UnitedHealth Group Inc. offers health care coverage and related services to help people achieve improved health and well-being through all stages of life. Unitedhealth Group Inc. has a market cap of $41.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.67 with a P/E ratio of 9.2 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Unitedhealth Group Inc. stocks is 1.4%. Unitedhealth Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 22.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Unitedhealth Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
On October 19, UnitedHealth Group reported third quarter results, including strong revenue growth in both its Health Benefits and Health Services business groups. Third quarter 2010 net earnings were $1.14 per share. Third quarter revenues increased by $2 billion year-over-year.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. is in the portfolios of Ronald Muhlenkamp, Edward Owens, Richard Snow, Jeff Auxier, Diamond Hill Capital, Donald Yacktman, lee Ainslie, Jeremy Grantham, John Hussman, David Tepper, John Buckingham, James Barrow, Sarah Ketterer, Eric Mindich, Richard Perry, Louis Moore Bacom, David Dreman, Wallace WEitz, Paul Tudor Jones, Mario Gabelli, Steven Cohen, Bruce Koyner, Dodge & Cox, Bill Frels, and George Soros.
Last week, Sell: Director William C Jr Ballard and Sell: Director Gail R Wilensky sold shares of UNH stock.Sell: Director Douglas W Leatherdale sold 40,000 shares last month. In September, Sell: Director Richard T Burke, Sell: EVP, Human Capital Lori Sweere, and Sell: EVP & CEO Publc Sr Mkts Grp Larry C Renfro sold shares.
Deere & Company (DE) Reached the 52-Week High of $76.86
Deere & Company is the one world's foremost producers of agricultural equipment as well as a manufacturer of construction, forestry, and commercial and consumer equipment. Deere & Company has a market cap of $32.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $76.86 with a P/E ratio of 20.2 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Deere & Company stocks is 1.5%. Deere & Company had an annual average earning growth of 12.9% over the past 10 years.
On August 18, Deere & Company reported net income was $617.0 million, or $1.44 per share, for the third quarter ended July 31, compared with $420.0 million, or $0.99 per share, for the same period last year. Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 16 percent, to $6.837 billion, for the third quarter and were up 6 percent, to $18.803 billion, for nine months. Net sales of the equipment operations were $6.224 billion for the quarter and $17.009 billion for nine months, compared with $5.283 billion and $16.030 billion for the corresponding periods last year.
Deere & Company is in the portfolios of Ken Heebner, Mario Gabelli, Ken Heebner, Brian Rogers, Kenneth Fisher, Pioneer Investments, Kenneth Fisher, Paul Tudor Jones, Steven Cohen, Bruce Koyner, Tom Russo, and Jeremy Grantham.
In October, Sell: Senior Vice President & CFO James M. Field and Sell: President WW C&F Division Michael J Mackshares of DE stock. Sell: Pres.Ag&Turf Div.N/A,Aust,Asia David C Everitt and
Sell: President, John Deere Credit James Israel sold shares in September, and Sell: President WW C&F Division Michael J Mack sold shares in August.
Lorillard Inc. (LO) Reached the 52-Week High of $87.8
Lorillard Inc. is the third largest manufacturer of cigarettes in the United States. Lorillard, Inc has a market cap of $13.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $87.8 with a P/E ratio of 13.4 and P/S ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Lorillard, Inc stocks is 5%.
On October 25, Lorillard, Inc. announced that 2010 third quarter net earnings rose 16.6% percent to $274 million and diluted earnings per share increased 26% to $1.81. This compared to $235 million or $1.44 per diluted share reported for the third quarter of 2009. Net sales increased $148 million, or 10.4%, to a record level of $1.567 billion for the third quarter of 2010, compared to $1.419 billion for the third quarter of 2009. Third quarter operating income increased $73 million, or 18.6%, from the same quarter of 2009 also to a record level of $465 million. These improved results were driven by a 5.8% increase in total unit volume and higher average net selling prices.
Lorillard Inc. is in the portfolios of David Williams, Jim Simons, Stanley Druckenmiller, Chase Coleman, Jean-Marie Eveillard, Eric Mindich, Bruce Koyner, Jeremy Grantham, James Barrow, David Dreman, Steven Cohen, and George Soros.
Last month, Sell: Senior VP, GC and Secretary Ronald S. Milstein, Sell: Chairman Martin L. Orlowsky, and Sell: Senior VP Thomas R. Staab sold shares of LO stock.
Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) Reached the 52-Week High of $57.65
Peabody Energy is the largest private-sector coal company in the world. Peabody Energy Corp. has a market cap of $15.52 billion; its shares were traded at around $57.65 with a P/E ratio of 22 and P/S ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Peabody Energy Corp. stocks is 0.6%. Peabody Energy Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 29% over the past 10 years.
On November 11, Peabody Energy Corp. reported its results for the second quarter of 2010 ended September 30. Revenue was down 3% to £4,977m. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 3% to £1,452m primarily due to improved efficiency leading to lower costs. Foreign exchange movements had no significant impact on revenue or EBITDA in the quarter. Total group operating costs reduced by £216m, or 5%, to £4,343m. Depreciation and amortisation decreased by 3% to £737m reflecting lower levels of capital expenditure last year. Excluding depreciation and amortisation, group operating costs reduced by £194m or 5%..
Peabody Energy Corp. is in the portfolios of RS Investment Management, Ken Heebner, PRIMECAP Management, Stanley Druckenmiller, Paul Tudor Jones, Jeremy Grantham, Steven Cohen, John Keeley, and Mario Gabelli.
In September, Sell: Chairman and CEO Gregory H Boyce and Sell: Executive Vice President & CFO Michael C. Crews sold shares of BTU stock. Sell: Director Sandra Van Trease sold 4,525 shares in October; Sell: Pres & Chief Comm. Officer Richard A Navarre and Sell: EVP - Chief Admin. Officer Sharon D Fiehler sold shares in July.
The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV) Reached the 52-Week High of $56.31
St. Paul Travelers is a provider of commercial property-liability insurance and asset management services. The Travelers Companies Inc. has a market cap of $26.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $56.31 with a P/E ratio of 8.5 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of The Travelers Companies Inc. stocks is 2.5%. The Travelers Companies Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 28.3% over the past 5 years.
On October 21, The Travelers Companies, Inc. reported net income of $1.005 billion, or $2.11 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, compared to $935 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. Operating income in the current quarter was $858 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, compared to $914 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
The Travelers Companies Inc. is in the portfolios of David Einhorn, Jeff Auxier, Mason Hawkins, Diamond Hill Capital, Bill Frels, Steven Romick, Irving Kahn, Dodge & Cox, John Buckingham, Richard Aster Jr, Hotchkis & Wiley, NWQ Managers, James Barrow, Brian Rogers, Paul Tudor Jones, Jeremy Grantham, George Soros, Charles Brandes, David Dreman, John Keeley, Mario Gabelli, and Steven Cohen.
Last week, Sell: EVP and Chief Admin Officer Andy F Bessette, Sell: EVP & General Counsel Kenneth Franklin Spence Iii, Sell: Chairman & Chief Exec. Officer Jay S Fishman, Sell: SVP & Controller Douglas K Russell, and Sell: Director John H Dasburg sold shares of TRV stock. Sell: Vice Chairman and CFO Jay S Benet sold shares in September.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) Reached the 52-Week High of $36.67
UnitedHealth Group Inc. offers health care coverage and related services to help people achieve improved health and well-being through all stages of life. Unitedhealth Group Inc. has a market cap of $41.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $36.67 with a P/E ratio of 9.2 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Unitedhealth Group Inc. stocks is 1.4%. Unitedhealth Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 22.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Unitedhealth Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
On October 19, UnitedHealth Group reported third quarter results, including strong revenue growth in both its Health Benefits and Health Services business groups. Third quarter 2010 net earnings were $1.14 per share. Third quarter revenues increased by $2 billion year-over-year.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. is in the portfolios of Ronald Muhlenkamp, Edward Owens, Richard Snow, Jeff Auxier, Diamond Hill Capital, Donald Yacktman, lee Ainslie, Jeremy Grantham, John Hussman, David Tepper, John Buckingham, James Barrow, Sarah Ketterer, Eric Mindich, Richard Perry, Louis Moore Bacom, David Dreman, Wallace WEitz, Paul Tudor Jones, Mario Gabelli, Steven Cohen, Bruce Koyner, Dodge & Cox, Bill Frels, and George Soros.
Last week, Sell: Director William C Jr Ballard and Sell: Director Gail R Wilensky sold shares of UNH stock.Sell: Director Douglas W Leatherdale sold 40,000 shares last month. In September, Sell: Director Richard T Burke, Sell: EVP, Human Capital Lori Sweere, and Sell: EVP & CEO Publc Sr Mkts Grp Larry C Renfro sold shares.
Deere & Company (DE) Reached the 52-Week High of $76.86
Deere & Company is the one world's foremost producers of agricultural equipment as well as a manufacturer of construction, forestry, and commercial and consumer equipment. Deere & Company has a market cap of $32.58 billion; its shares were traded at around $76.86 with a P/E ratio of 20.2 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Deere & Company stocks is 1.5%. Deere & Company had an annual average earning growth of 12.9% over the past 10 years.
On August 18, Deere & Company reported net income was $617.0 million, or $1.44 per share, for the third quarter ended July 31, compared with $420.0 million, or $0.99 per share, for the same period last year. Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 16 percent, to $6.837 billion, for the third quarter and were up 6 percent, to $18.803 billion, for nine months. Net sales of the equipment operations were $6.224 billion for the quarter and $17.009 billion for nine months, compared with $5.283 billion and $16.030 billion for the corresponding periods last year.
Deere & Company is in the portfolios of Ken Heebner, Mario Gabelli, Ken Heebner, Brian Rogers, Kenneth Fisher, Pioneer Investments, Kenneth Fisher, Paul Tudor Jones, Steven Cohen, Bruce Koyner, Tom Russo, and Jeremy Grantham.
In October, Sell: Senior Vice President & CFO James M. Field and Sell: President WW C&F Division Michael J Mackshares of DE stock. Sell: Pres.Ag&Turf Div.N/A,Aust,Asia David C Everitt and
Sell: President, John Deere Credit James Israel sold shares in September, and Sell: President WW C&F Division Michael J Mack sold shares in August.
Lorillard Inc. (LO) Reached the 52-Week High of $87.8
Lorillard Inc. is the third largest manufacturer of cigarettes in the United States. Lorillard, Inc has a market cap of $13.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $87.8 with a P/E ratio of 13.4 and P/S ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Lorillard, Inc stocks is 5%.
On October 25, Lorillard, Inc. announced that 2010 third quarter net earnings rose 16.6% percent to $274 million and diluted earnings per share increased 26% to $1.81. This compared to $235 million or $1.44 per diluted share reported for the third quarter of 2009. Net sales increased $148 million, or 10.4%, to a record level of $1.567 billion for the third quarter of 2010, compared to $1.419 billion for the third quarter of 2009. Third quarter operating income increased $73 million, or 18.6%, from the same quarter of 2009 also to a record level of $465 million. These improved results were driven by a 5.8% increase in total unit volume and higher average net selling prices.
Lorillard Inc. is in the portfolios of David Williams, Jim Simons, Stanley Druckenmiller, Chase Coleman, Jean-Marie Eveillard, Eric Mindich, Bruce Koyner, Jeremy Grantham, James Barrow, David Dreman, Steven Cohen, and George Soros.
Last month, Sell: Senior VP, GC and Secretary Ronald S. Milstein, Sell: Chairman Martin L. Orlowsky, and Sell: Senior VP Thomas R. Staab sold shares of LO stock.
