Guru Stocks Making 52-Week High: VF, NKE, SBUX, AEP, and KMB

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Oct 17, 2011
The following are guru stocks which made their 52-week high during the past week:


VF Corp. (VFC) Reached the 52-Week High of $133.95


The prices of VF Corp. (VFC) shares have declined to close to the 52-Week High of $133.95, which is % off the 52-week high of $133.95.


VF Corp. designs, manufactures and markets branded jeanswear, intimate apparel, children's playwear, occupational apparel, knitwear and other apparel. VF Corp. has a market cap of $14.7 billion; its shares were traded at around $133.95 with a P/E ratio of 19.5 and P/S ratio of 1.9. The dividend yield of VF Corp. stocks is 1.9%. 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 Jul 21, VF Corporation announced record results for the second quarter of 2011. Revenues rose 15% to $1,840.1 million from $1,594.1 million in 201. Net income rose to $129.4 million from $110.8 million, while earnings per share increased to $1.17 from $1.00.


VP Admin & General Counsel Candace S. Cummings sold 1,700 shares of VFC stock on 08/31/2011 at the average price of 119.22. Candace S. Cummings owns at least 28,738 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 12.36% since.


Nike Inc. Cl B (NKE, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $92.97


The prices of Nike Inc. Cl B (NKE) shares have declined to close to the 52-Week High of $92.97, which is % off the 52-week high of $93.66.


Nike Inc.'s principal business activity involves the design, development and worldwide marketing of high quality footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. Nike Inc. Cl B has a market cap of $44.15 billion; its shares were traded at around $92.97 with a P/E ratio of 20.1 and P/S ratio of 2.1. The dividend yield of Nike Inc. Cl B stocks is 1.4%. Nike Inc. Cl B had an annual average earnings growth of 11.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Nike Inc. Cl B the business predictability rank of 4-star.


On Sept. 22, 2011 Nike Inc. reported financial results for its fiscal 2012 first quarter ended August 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share and revenue represented new records. Revenues for Nike Inc. increased 18 percent to $6.1 billion, up 11 percent on a currency-neutral basis.


President of Nike Affiliates Roger Wyett sold 37,296 shares of NKE stock on 07/21/2011 at the average price of $90.61. Roger Wyett owns at least 9,093 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 2.6% since.


Starbucks Corp. (SBUX, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $42.22


The prices of Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) shares have declined to close to the 52-Week High of $42.22.


Starbucks Corporation purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related equipments primarily through its company-operated retail stores. Starbucks Corp. has a market cap of $31.5 billion; its shares were traded at around $42.22 with a P/E ratio of 27.7 and P/S ratio of 3. The dividend yield of Starbucks Corp. stocks is 1.3%. Starbucks Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 18.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Starbucks Corp. the business predictability rank of 3-star.


On July 28, 2011 Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended July 3, 2011 and introduced FY12 targets. Total net revenues increased 12% to $2.9 billion. EPS increased 33% to $0.36 in Q3 FY11 compared to $0.27 in Q3 FY10. The board of directors declared a $0.13 per share cash dividend to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2011, which will be paid on Aug. 26, 2011


Pres, Starbucks Coffee Intl John Culver sold 57,001 shares of SBUX stock on 09/01/2011 at the average price of $39.03. John Culver owns at least 101,664 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 8.17% since.


American Electric Power Company (AEP, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $38.66


The prices of American Electric Power Company (AEP) shares have declined to close to the 52-Week High of $38.66.


American Electric Power Company is owned by Gurus we are tracking. Among them, have added to their positions during the past quarter. reduced their positions. American Electric Power is a public utility holding company which owns, directly or indirectly, all of the outstanding common stock of its domestic electric utility subsidiaries and varying percentages of other subsidiaries. American Electric Power Company has a market cap of $18.64 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.66 with a P/E ratio of 12.5 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of American Electric Power Company stocks is 4.8%. American Electric Power Company had an annual average earnings growth of 2% over the past five years.


On April 21, 2011 American Electric Power reported 2011 first-quarter earnings of $353 million or $0.73 per share, compared with $344 million or $0.72 per share in first-quarter 2010.


Director James F. Cordes bought 2,000 shares of AEP stock on 08/05/2011 at the average price of $35.84. James F. Cordes owns at least 2,000 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 7.87% since.


KimberlyClark Corp. (KMB, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $71.91


The prices of KimberlyClark Corp. (KMB) shares have declined to close to the 52-Week High of $71.91.


KimberlyClark Corp. is owned by Gurus we are tracking. Among them, have added to their positions during the past quarter. reduced their positions. Kimberly-Clark Corporation is one of the consumer products companies. KimberlyClark Corp. has a market cap of $28.17 billion; its shares were traded at around $71.91 with a P/E ratio of 15.6 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of KimberlyClark Corp. stocks is 3.9%. KimberlyClark Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 4.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated KimberlyClark Corp. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.


On July 25, 2011, Kimberly-Clark Corporation reported second quarter 2011 results and updated its full-year 2011 key planning assumptions. Second quarter 2011 net sales were an all-time record $5.3 billion and increased 8 percent.