Top Insider Sells: INTU, TIF, AVB, MCK, VFC

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Jun 27, 2011
According to GuruFocus Insider Data, these are the largest insider sells during the past week. Intuit Inc. (INTU, Financial): Director David H Batchelder sold 813,063 Shares


Director of Intuit Inc. (INTU) David H Batchelder sold 813,063 shares during the past week at an average price of $50.5.


Intuit's mission is to revolutionize how people manage their financial activities. Intuit Inc. has a market cap of $15.65 billion; its shares were traded at around $50.5 with a P/E ratio of 23.7 and P/S ratio of 4.5. Intuit Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 18.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Intuit Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.


On May 19 2011 Intuit Inc. announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter, which ended April 30. Unless otherwise noted, all growth rates refer to the current period versus the comparable prior-year period. Third-quarter Highlights. Revenue was $1.8 billion, up 15 percent. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were up 23 percent; GAAP diluted earnings per share grew 24 percent. To reflect positive year-to-date performance, the company revised full-year guidance.


Chairman of Exec. Committee Scott D Cook sold 500,000 shares of INTU stock on 05/23/2011 at the average price of 53.03. Scott D Cook owns at least 16,588,228 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 4.77% since.


Tiffany & Co. (TIF, Financial): PRESIDENT James E Quinn sold 115,000 Shares


PRESIDENT of Tiffany & Co. (TIF) James E Quinn sold 115,000 shares on 06/21/2011 at an average price of $75.7.


Tiffany & Co. operates jewelry and specialty retail stores and manufactures products through its subsidiary corporations. Tiffany & Co. has a market cap of $9.34 billion; its shares were traded at around $75.7 with a P/E ratio of 23.6 and P/S ratio of 3.1. The dividend yield of Tiffany & Co. stocks is 1.4%. Tiffany & Co. had an annual average earnings growth of 8.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Tiffany & Co. the business predictability rank of 3-star.


OnMay 26, 2011 Tiffany & Co. reported higher-than-expected net sales and earnings growth in its first quarter ended April 30, 2011. Net sales increased 20% worldwide. Net earnings increased 26% due to the sales growth and improved margins. Management increased its earnings forecast for fiscal 2011.


SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT John S Petterson sold 19,000 shares of TIF stock on 06/17/2011 at the average price of 73.5. John S Petterson owns at least 20,714 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 2.99% since.


Avalonbay Communities Inc. (AVB, Financial): President Timothy J Naughton sold 40,054 Shares


President of Avalonbay Communities Inc. (AVB) Timothy J Naughton sold 40,054 shares on 06/21/2011 at an average price of $127.5.


AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a real estate investment trust. Avalonbay Communities Inc. has a market cap of $11.21 billion; its shares were traded at around $127.5 with a P/E ratio of 31.2 and P/S ratio of 12.5. The dividend yield of Avalonbay Communities Inc. stocks is 2.8%.


On April 27 2011 AvalonBay Communities, Inc. reported that Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders (“Net Income”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $30,341,000. This resulted in Earnings per Share – diluted (“EPS”) of $0.35 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared to EPS of $0.88 for the comparable period of 2010, a decrease of 60.2%. Funds from Operations attributable to common stockholders - diluted (“FFO”) per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 increased 12.5% to $1.08 from $0.96 for the comparable period of 2010.


Senior Vice President James Richard Morris sold 5,794 shares of AVB stock on 06/09/2011 at the average price of 132.39. James Richard Morris owns at least 25,153 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 3.69% since.


McKesson Corp. (MCK, Financial): EVP, Group President Paul C Julian sold 54,666 Shares


EVP, Group President of McKesson Corp. (MCK) Paul C Julian sold 54,666 shares on 06/21/2011 at an average price of $81.55.


McKesson Corporation, the world's largest health care service and technology company, delivers unique supply and information management solutions that reduce costs and improve quality for its health care customers. Mckesson Corp. has a market cap of $20.77 billion; its shares were traded at around $81.55 with a P/E ratio of 16.9 and P/S ratio of 0.2. The dividend yield of Mckesson Corp. stocks is 1%. Mckesson Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 11.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Mckesson Corp. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.


On May 3, 2011 McKesson Corporation reported that revenues for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2011 were $28.9 billion, up 8% compared to $26.6 billion a year ago. Fourth-quarter earnings were $1.62 per diluted share, up 29% compared to $1.26 per diluted share a year ago. Fourth-quarter earnings included four cents per diluted share of US Oncology acquisition-related expenses. For the fiscal year, McKesson had revenues of $112.1 billion and earnings per diluted share of $4.57.


EVP,GC & Chief Compl. Officer Laureen Seeger sold 35,000 shares of MCK stock on 05/26/2011 at the average price of 84.31. Laureen Seeger owns at least 2,404 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 3.27% since.


VF Corp. (VFC, Financial): CFO Robert K Shearer sold 43,600 Shares


CFO of VF Corp. (VFC) Robert K Shearer sold 43,600 shares on 06/17/2011 at an average price of $105.14.


V.F. Corporation designs, manufactures and markets branded jeanswear, intimate apparel, children's playwear, occupational apparel, knitwear and other apparel. Vf Corp. has a market cap of $10.27 billion; its shares were traded at around $105.14 with a P/E ratio of 14 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of Vf Corp. stocks is 2.7%. Vf Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 9.7% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Vf Corp. the business predictability rank of 3-star.


On Apr 29, 2011 VF Corporation announced results for the first quarter of 2011. All per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis. Revenues rose 12% to $1,958.8 million from $1,749.9 million in 2010. All VF coalitions achievedhigher revenues in the quarter, with the strongest growth in Outdoor & Action Sports, where revenues increased 16%. Jeanswear revenues grew 9%, Imagewear revenues rose 12%.


VP & President-International Karl Heinz Salzburger sold 9,632 shares of VFC stock on 06/16/2011 at the average price of 99.69. Karl Heinz Salzburger owns at least 60,500 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 5.47% since.


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