Last week’s top five stocks that reached their 52-week lows were BRK.A, PBR, BAC, HPQ and GS, according to GuruFocus list of 52-week lows.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $113,050
The prices of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A (BRK.A) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $113,050, which is 15.7% off the 52-week high of $131,300. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A is owned by 23 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, three have added to their positions during the past quarter. Twelve reduced their positions.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A has a market cap of $186.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $113,050 with a P/E ratio of 17.5 and P/S ratio of 1.4. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A had an annual average earnings growth of 18.2% over the past 10 years.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. recently reported results for the first quarter 2010. The company reported that its operating earnings for the quarter were $1.59 billion, compared to $2.22 billion in the first quarter of 2010. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $1.51 billion, compared to $3.63 billion in the first first quarter of 2010.
Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras (PBR, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $32.76
The prices of Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras (PBR) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $32.76, which is 23.3% off the 52-week high of $41.57. Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras is owned by 19 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 12 have added to their positions during the past quarter. Five reduced their positions.
Petrobras is an integrated company operating in exploration, production, refining, retailing and transportation of petroleum and its byproducts at home and abroad. Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras has a market cap of $121.91 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.76 with a P/E ratio of 8.1 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras stocks is 0.5%. Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras had an annual average earnings growth of 20.2% over the past 10 years.
Dodge & Cox bought 4,956 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is less than 0.01% of the $88.36 billion portfolio of Dodge & Cox. Jean-Marie Eveillard bought 200 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is less than 0.01% of the $19.9 billion portfolio of First Eagle Investment Management, LLC. George Soros owns 1,110,200 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 88.65% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.6991% of the $6.42 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC. David Dreman owns 61,404 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 22.12% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.05% of the $5.32 billion portfolio of Dreman Value Management.
Bank of America Corp. (BAC, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $10
The prices of Bank of America Corp. (BAC) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $10, which is 36.2% off the 52-week high of $15.67. Bank of America Corp. is owned by 40 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 13 have added to their positions during the past quarter. Twenty-three reduced their positions.
Bank of America Corp. is one of the world's financial services companies. Bank Of America Corp. has a market cap of $101.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $10 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Bank Of America Corp. stocks is 0.4%.
Bank of America recently reported results for the first quarter of 2010. The company reported net income of $2 billion, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2011, compared with $3.2 billion, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the year-ago period and a net loss of $1.2 billion, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Kenneth Fisher owns 39,876 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 56.49% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for less than 0.01% of the $37.97 billion portfolio of Fisher Asset Management, LLC. Richard Snow owns 1,664,576 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 15.94% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.82% of the $2.72 billion portfolio of Snow Capital Management L.P.
Director Charles O. Rossotti bought 20,000 shares of BAC stock on 05/27/2011 at the average price of 11.56. Charles O. Rossotti owns at least 39,929 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 13.49% since.
Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $35.09
The prices of Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $35.09, which is 30.1% off the 52-week high of $48.99. Hewlett-Packard Co. is owned by 32 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 17 have added to their positions during the past quarter. Seventeen reduced their positions.
Hewlett Packard is one of the global providers of computing and imaging solutions and services for business and home. Hewlett-Packard Co. has a market cap of $72.78 billion; its shares were traded at around $35.09 with a P/E ratio of 6.9 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of Hewlett-Packard Co. stocks is 1.4%. Hewlett-Packard Co. had an annual average earnings growth of 22.5% over the past five years.
John Paulson bought 25,000,000 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is 2.99% of the $34.27 billion portfolio of Paulson & Co. HOTCHKIS & WILEY owns 15,283,523 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 92.34% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 3.5% of the $17.91 billion portfolio of Hotchkis & Wliey Capital Management LLC. Donald Yacktman owns 4,383,335 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 34.88% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 2.26% of the $7.96 billion portfolio of Yacktman Asset Management Co.
Hewlett Packard recently reported its second quarter 2011 results. The company announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2011. Net revenue of $31.6 billion was up 3% from the prior-year period as reported and up 1% when adjusted for the effects of currency. The company’s diluted earnings per share were $1.05, up 15% from $0.91 a year ago.
SVP, Controller & PAO James T. Murrin sold 18,000 shares of HPQ stock on 04/13/2011 at the average price of 40.97. James T. Murrin owns at least 76,830 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 14.35% since. Other insiders have also decreased their positions in the company.
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $130.16
The prices of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $130.16, which is 26.1% off the 52-week high of $175. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is owned by 34 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 17 have added to their positions during the past quarter. Fifteen reduced their positions.
Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking and securities firm, providing a full range of investing, advisory and financing services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high net worth individuals. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has a market cap of $67.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $130.16 with a P/E ratio of 11.7 and P/S ratio of 1.7. The dividend yield of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. stocks is 1.1%. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 9.8% over the past 10 years.
Goldman Sachs recently reported net revenues of $39.16 billion and net earnings of $8.35 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2010. Diluted earnings per common share were $13.18 compared with $22.13 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Return on average common shareholders’ equity was 11.5% for 2010.
Lee Ainslie bought 817,742 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is 1.36% of the $9.53 billion portfolio of Maverick Capital. George Soros owns 11,300 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 135.42% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.0279% of the $6.42 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC. NWQ Managers owns 1,504,521 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 63.54% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 1.16% of the $20.84 billion portfolio of NWQ Investment Management Co.
EVP, Global Head of Compliance Alan M. Cohen sold 5,000 shares of GS stock on 02/25/2011 at the average price of 165.17. Alan M. Cohen owns at least 44,553 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 21.2% since.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $113,050
The prices of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A (BRK.A) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $113,050, which is 15.7% off the 52-week high of $131,300. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A is owned by 23 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, three have added to their positions during the past quarter. Twelve reduced their positions.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A has a market cap of $186.31 billion; its shares were traded at around $113,050 with a P/E ratio of 17.5 and P/S ratio of 1.4. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A had an annual average earnings growth of 18.2% over the past 10 years.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. recently reported results for the first quarter 2010. The company reported that its operating earnings for the quarter were $1.59 billion, compared to $2.22 billion in the first quarter of 2010. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $1.51 billion, compared to $3.63 billion in the first first quarter of 2010.
Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras (PBR, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $32.76
The prices of Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras (PBR) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $32.76, which is 23.3% off the 52-week high of $41.57. Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras is owned by 19 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 12 have added to their positions during the past quarter. Five reduced their positions.
Petrobras is an integrated company operating in exploration, production, refining, retailing and transportation of petroleum and its byproducts at home and abroad. Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras has a market cap of $121.91 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.76 with a P/E ratio of 8.1 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras stocks is 0.5%. Petroleo Brasileiiro Sa Petrobras had an annual average earnings growth of 20.2% over the past 10 years.
Dodge & Cox bought 4,956 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is less than 0.01% of the $88.36 billion portfolio of Dodge & Cox. Jean-Marie Eveillard bought 200 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is less than 0.01% of the $19.9 billion portfolio of First Eagle Investment Management, LLC. George Soros owns 1,110,200 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 88.65% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.6991% of the $6.42 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC. David Dreman owns 61,404 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 22.12% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.05% of the $5.32 billion portfolio of Dreman Value Management.
Bank of America Corp. (BAC, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $10
The prices of Bank of America Corp. (BAC) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $10, which is 36.2% off the 52-week high of $15.67. Bank of America Corp. is owned by 40 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 13 have added to their positions during the past quarter. Twenty-three reduced their positions.
Bank of America Corp. is one of the world's financial services companies. Bank Of America Corp. has a market cap of $101.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $10 with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Bank Of America Corp. stocks is 0.4%.
Bank of America recently reported results for the first quarter of 2010. The company reported net income of $2 billion, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2011, compared with $3.2 billion, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the year-ago period and a net loss of $1.2 billion, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Kenneth Fisher owns 39,876 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 56.49% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for less than 0.01% of the $37.97 billion portfolio of Fisher Asset Management, LLC. Richard Snow owns 1,664,576 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 15.94% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.82% of the $2.72 billion portfolio of Snow Capital Management L.P.
Director Charles O. Rossotti bought 20,000 shares of BAC stock on 05/27/2011 at the average price of 11.56. Charles O. Rossotti owns at least 39,929 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 13.49% since.
Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $35.09
The prices of Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $35.09, which is 30.1% off the 52-week high of $48.99. Hewlett-Packard Co. is owned by 32 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 17 have added to their positions during the past quarter. Seventeen reduced their positions.
Hewlett Packard is one of the global providers of computing and imaging solutions and services for business and home. Hewlett-Packard Co. has a market cap of $72.78 billion; its shares were traded at around $35.09 with a P/E ratio of 6.9 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of Hewlett-Packard Co. stocks is 1.4%. Hewlett-Packard Co. had an annual average earnings growth of 22.5% over the past five years.
John Paulson bought 25,000,000 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is 2.99% of the $34.27 billion portfolio of Paulson & Co. HOTCHKIS & WILEY owns 15,283,523 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 92.34% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 3.5% of the $17.91 billion portfolio of Hotchkis & Wliey Capital Management LLC. Donald Yacktman owns 4,383,335 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 34.88% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 2.26% of the $7.96 billion portfolio of Yacktman Asset Management Co.
Hewlett Packard recently reported its second quarter 2011 results. The company announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2011. Net revenue of $31.6 billion was up 3% from the prior-year period as reported and up 1% when adjusted for the effects of currency. The company’s diluted earnings per share were $1.05, up 15% from $0.91 a year ago.
SVP, Controller & PAO James T. Murrin sold 18,000 shares of HPQ stock on 04/13/2011 at the average price of 40.97. James T. Murrin owns at least 76,830 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 14.35% since. Other insiders have also decreased their positions in the company.
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $130.16
The prices of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $130.16, which is 26.1% off the 52-week high of $175. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is owned by 34 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 17 have added to their positions during the past quarter. Fifteen reduced their positions.
Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking and securities firm, providing a full range of investing, advisory and financing services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high net worth individuals. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has a market cap of $67.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $130.16 with a P/E ratio of 11.7 and P/S ratio of 1.7. The dividend yield of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. stocks is 1.1%. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 9.8% over the past 10 years.
Goldman Sachs recently reported net revenues of $39.16 billion and net earnings of $8.35 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2010. Diluted earnings per common share were $13.18 compared with $22.13 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Return on average common shareholders’ equity was 11.5% for 2010.
Lee Ainslie bought 817,742 shares in the quarter that ended on 03/31/2011, which is 1.36% of the $9.53 billion portfolio of Maverick Capital. George Soros owns 11,300 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 135.42% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.0279% of the $6.42 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC. NWQ Managers owns 1,504,521 shares as of 03/31/2011, an increase of 63.54% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 1.16% of the $20.84 billion portfolio of NWQ Investment Management Co.
EVP, Global Head of Compliance Alan M. Cohen sold 5,000 shares of GS stock on 02/25/2011 at the average price of 165.17. Alan M. Cohen owns at least 44,553 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 21.2% since.
