Our 52-week low list can be a great place to find out-of-favor sectors and undervalued stocks that are owned by value Gurus. This is the highlights of the stocks that have reached their 52-week lows: The Hershey Company, Nabors Industries Ltd, AutoNation Inc, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc, and Fair Isaac Corp.
This week’s top two out of favor industries are the Banking Industry and the Retail Industry. 46 banking companies have reached the 52-week low, and 24 have reached the 52-week high. The high/low ratio of the Banking Industry is 1.92. 17 retail companies have reached the 52-week low, and 18 have reached the 52-week high. The high/low ratio of the Retail Industry is 0.94.
The Hershey Company (HSY, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $41.7
The prices of The Hershey Company (HSY) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $41.7, which is 27.1% off the 52-week high of $56.75. The Hershey Company is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 has added to their positions during the past quarter, and none reduced their positions.
The Hershey Company engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various types of chocolate and confectionery, refreshment and snack products, and food and beverage enhancers in the United States and internationally. The Hershey Company has a market cap of $9.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $41.7 with P/E ratio of 30.98 and P/S ratio of 1.94. The dividend yield of The Hershey Company stocks is 2.8%.
Shares of Hershey declined to a great extent because of rising dairy prices and increased competition. The candy maker also posted a third-quarter loss of 27 cents a share.
Gurus' Positions with HSY
The Hershey Company is owned by 3 Gurus.
1 Guru Increased Positions in HSY: Brian Rogers owns 2,500,000 shares as of 09/30/2007, an increase of 150% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.47% of the $23.8 billion portfolio of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund.
2 Gurus Kept Positions in HSY Unchanged or Slightly Adjusted: Chris Davis owns 8,826,930 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 0.45% of the $93.61 billion portfolio of Davis Selected Advisers. Ruane Cunniff owns 4,900 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for less than 0.01% of the $12.38 billion portfolio of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc.
Insiders' Positions with HSY
SVP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. Burton H Snyder sold 15,800 shares of HSY stock on 05/30/2007 at the average price of $52.52, the price of the stock has decreased by -20.6% since.
SVP, Chief People Officer Marcella K Arline sold 30,300 shares of HSY stock on 05/30/2007 at the average price of $52.51, the price of the stock has decreased by -20.59% since.
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $27.56
The prices of Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $27.56, which is 25.7% off the 52-week high of $36.42. Nabors Industries Ltd. is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking.
Nabors Industries, Ltd. operates as a land drilling contractor. The company conducts oil, gas, and geothermal land drilling operations in the United States, Alaska, Canada, South and Central America, the Middle East, the Far East, and Africa. Nabors Industries Ltd. has a market cap of $7.78 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.56 with P/E ratio of 8.33 and P/S ratio of 1.58.
Nabors Industries Ltd, along with other oil companies like National Oilwell Varco Inc, has reported a sharp rise in third-quarter profit. This news failed to lift shares of oil drillers.
Gurus' Positions with NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd. is owned by 3 Gurus. All of them Kept Positions in NBR Unchanged or Slightly Adjusted: Kenneth Fisher owns 674,043 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 0.07% of the $37102.94 billion portfolio of Fisher Asset Management, LLC. Martin Whitman owns 9,090,000 shares as of 07/31/2007, which accounts for 3.01% of the $8.84 billion portfolio of Third Avenue Value Fund. Ronald Muhlenkamp owns 3,769,362 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 4.68% of the $2.69 billion portfolio of Muhlenkamp Fund.
Insiders' Positions with NBR
Vice President/Administration Daniel Mclachlin sold 6,250 shares of NBR stock on 05/14/2007 at the average price of $34.36, the price of the stock has decreased by 19.79% since.
AutoNation Inc. (AN, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $17.12
The prices of AutoNation Inc. (AN) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $17.12, which is 27.4% off the 52-week high of $23.19. AutoNation Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter.
AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company offers a range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, vehicle maintenance and repair services. AutoNation Inc. has a market cap of $3.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.12 with P/E ratio of 11.58 and P/S ratio of 0.19. AutoNation stocks are at 3-year low.
AutoNation Inc. reported that its third-quarter profit tumbled 12 percent. Its Chairman and Chief Executive Mike Jackson said he expected auto sales will be hurt by confidence-sapping weakness in the housing market and slow sales well into 2008 despite tight management of expenses and inventory.
Gurus' Positions with AN
AutoNation Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus.
1 Guru Initiated Positions in AN: HOTCHKIS & WILEY bought 11,671,300 shares in the quarter ended 06/30/2007, which is 0.79% of the $33.15 billion portfolio of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC.
2 Gurus Kept Positions in AN Unchanged or Slightly Adjusted: Bruce Sherman owns 2,054,100 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 0.22% of the $21.42 billion portfolio of Private Capital Management. Edward Lampert has been a long term holder of AutoNation Inc. He owns 49,790,434 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 6.76% of the $16.53 billion portfolio of ESL Investments.
Insiders' Positions with AN
Recent Trades of AutoNation Inc. CEO:
Chairman and CEO Michael J Jackson sold 225,000 shares of AN stock on 05/14/2007 at the average price of $20.92, the price of the stock has decreased by -18.16% since.
Recent Trades of AutoNation Inc. Directors and Officers:
Director Robert R Grusky bought 1,000 shares of AN stock on 09/10/2007 at the average price of $17.43, the price of the stock has decreased by -1.78% since.
Director Carlos A Migoya bought 1000 shares of AN stock on 05/07/2007 at the average price of $20.83, the price of the stock has decreased by -17.81% since.
Director Robert J Brown sold 98,157 shares of AN stock on 06/14/2007 at the average price of $22.51, the price of the stock has decreased by -23.94% since.
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $19.64
The prices of Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $19.64, which is 30.6% off the 52-week high of $28.21. Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 added to their positions during the past quarter. 1 reduced their positions.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides onshore contract drilling services to independent oil and natural gas operators in North America. Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. has a market cap of $3.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.64 with P/E ratio of 5.25 and P/S ratio of 1.33. The dividend yield of Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. stocks is 2.4%. PTEN is also close to 3-year low.
Gurus' Positions with PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus. All of then kept the positions unchanged or slightly adjusted. Richard Snow owns 6,396,618 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 2.38% of the $0 million portfolio of Snow Capital Management, L.P. Robert Rodriguez owns 3,972,300 shares as of 09/30/2007, which accounts for 7.5% of the $1.2 billion portfolio of FPA Capital. Ronald Muhlenkamp owns 2,242,899 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 2.19% of the $2.69 billion portfolio of Muhlenkamp Fund.
Fair Isaac Corp. (FIC, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $34.27
The prices of Fair Isaac Corp. (FIC) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $34.27, which is 21.5% off the 52-week high of $42.97. Fair Isaac Corp. is owned by 4 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. None of them reduced their positions.
Fair Isaac Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides analytic, software, and data management products and services to automate and improve decisions. Fair Isaac Corp. has a market cap of $1.9 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.27 with P/E ratio of 20.71 and P/S ratio of 2.30. The dividend yield of Fair Isaac Corp. stocks is 0.2%.
For years, Fair Isaac Corp. was the wonderboy of the credit industry. But it is getting its shares of blame recently as the sub-prime blowup.
Gurus' Positions with FIC
Fair Isaac Corp. is owned by 4 Gurus.
1 Guru Initiated Positions in FIC: George Soros bought 291,281 shares in the quarter ended 06/30/2007, which is 0.37% of the $3.15 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC.
1 Guru Increased Positions in FIC: David Dreman owns 864,675 shares as of 06/30/2007, an increase of 42.98% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.18% of the $19.55 billion portfolio of Dreman Value Management.
2 Gurus Kept Positions in FIC Unchanged or Slightly Adjusted: Martin Whitman owns 337,082 shares as of 07/31/2007, which accounts for 0.15% of the $8.84 billion portfolio of Third Avenue Value Fund. Mason Hawkins owns 1,931,700 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 0.23% of the $33.96 billion portfolio of Southeastern Asset Management.
Insiders' Positions with FIC
Director George Battle bought 6,000 shares of FIC stock on 08/02/2007 at the average price of $38.67, the price of the stock has decreased by -11.38% since.
Director James Kirsner bought 12,000 shares of FIC stock on 05/09/2007 at the average price of $36.1, the price of the stock has decreased by -5.07% since.
Vice President Larry Rosenberger sold 10,000 shares of FIC stock on 09/27/2007 at the average price of $36.15, the price of the stock has decreased by -5.2% since.
Executive V.P. & C.O.O. Michael Howard Campbell sold 10,000 shares of FIC stock on 08/13/2007 at the average price of $37.01, the price of the stock has decreased by -7.4% since.
Vice President Larry Rosenberger sold 4,700 shares of FIC stock on 06/29/2007 at the average price of $40, the price of the stock has decreased by -14.33% since.
This week’s top two out of favor industries are the Banking Industry and the Retail Industry. 46 banking companies have reached the 52-week low, and 24 have reached the 52-week high. The high/low ratio of the Banking Industry is 1.92. 17 retail companies have reached the 52-week low, and 18 have reached the 52-week high. The high/low ratio of the Retail Industry is 0.94.
The Hershey Company (HSY, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $41.7
The prices of The Hershey Company (HSY) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $41.7, which is 27.1% off the 52-week high of $56.75. The Hershey Company is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 has added to their positions during the past quarter, and none reduced their positions.
The Hershey Company engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various types of chocolate and confectionery, refreshment and snack products, and food and beverage enhancers in the United States and internationally. The Hershey Company has a market cap of $9.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $41.7 with P/E ratio of 30.98 and P/S ratio of 1.94. The dividend yield of The Hershey Company stocks is 2.8%.
Shares of Hershey declined to a great extent because of rising dairy prices and increased competition. The candy maker also posted a third-quarter loss of 27 cents a share.
Gurus' Positions with HSY
The Hershey Company is owned by 3 Gurus.
1 Guru Increased Positions in HSY: Brian Rogers owns 2,500,000 shares as of 09/30/2007, an increase of 150% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.47% of the $23.8 billion portfolio of T Rowe Price Equity Income Fund.
2 Gurus Kept Positions in HSY Unchanged or Slightly Adjusted: Chris Davis owns 8,826,930 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 0.45% of the $93.61 billion portfolio of Davis Selected Advisers. Ruane Cunniff owns 4,900 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for less than 0.01% of the $12.38 billion portfolio of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc.
Insiders' Positions with HSY
SVP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. Burton H Snyder sold 15,800 shares of HSY stock on 05/30/2007 at the average price of $52.52, the price of the stock has decreased by -20.6% since.
SVP, Chief People Officer Marcella K Arline sold 30,300 shares of HSY stock on 05/30/2007 at the average price of $52.51, the price of the stock has decreased by -20.59% since.
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $27.56
The prices of Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $27.56, which is 25.7% off the 52-week high of $36.42. Nabors Industries Ltd. is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking.
Nabors Industries, Ltd. operates as a land drilling contractor. The company conducts oil, gas, and geothermal land drilling operations in the United States, Alaska, Canada, South and Central America, the Middle East, the Far East, and Africa. Nabors Industries Ltd. has a market cap of $7.78 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.56 with P/E ratio of 8.33 and P/S ratio of 1.58.
Nabors Industries Ltd, along with other oil companies like National Oilwell Varco Inc, has reported a sharp rise in third-quarter profit. This news failed to lift shares of oil drillers.
Gurus' Positions with NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd. is owned by 3 Gurus. All of them Kept Positions in NBR Unchanged or Slightly Adjusted: Kenneth Fisher owns 674,043 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 0.07% of the $37102.94 billion portfolio of Fisher Asset Management, LLC. Martin Whitman owns 9,090,000 shares as of 07/31/2007, which accounts for 3.01% of the $8.84 billion portfolio of Third Avenue Value Fund. Ronald Muhlenkamp owns 3,769,362 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 4.68% of the $2.69 billion portfolio of Muhlenkamp Fund.
Insiders' Positions with NBR
Vice President/Administration Daniel Mclachlin sold 6,250 shares of NBR stock on 05/14/2007 at the average price of $34.36, the price of the stock has decreased by 19.79% since.
AutoNation Inc. (AN, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $17.12
The prices of AutoNation Inc. (AN) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $17.12, which is 27.4% off the 52-week high of $23.19. AutoNation Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter.
AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company offers a range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, vehicle maintenance and repair services. AutoNation Inc. has a market cap of $3.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.12 with P/E ratio of 11.58 and P/S ratio of 0.19. AutoNation stocks are at 3-year low.
AutoNation Inc. reported that its third-quarter profit tumbled 12 percent. Its Chairman and Chief Executive Mike Jackson said he expected auto sales will be hurt by confidence-sapping weakness in the housing market and slow sales well into 2008 despite tight management of expenses and inventory.
Gurus' Positions with AN
AutoNation Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus.
1 Guru Initiated Positions in AN: HOTCHKIS & WILEY bought 11,671,300 shares in the quarter ended 06/30/2007, which is 0.79% of the $33.15 billion portfolio of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC.
2 Gurus Kept Positions in AN Unchanged or Slightly Adjusted: Bruce Sherman owns 2,054,100 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 0.22% of the $21.42 billion portfolio of Private Capital Management. Edward Lampert has been a long term holder of AutoNation Inc. He owns 49,790,434 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 6.76% of the $16.53 billion portfolio of ESL Investments.
Insiders' Positions with AN
Recent Trades of AutoNation Inc. CEO:
Chairman and CEO Michael J Jackson sold 225,000 shares of AN stock on 05/14/2007 at the average price of $20.92, the price of the stock has decreased by -18.16% since.
Recent Trades of AutoNation Inc. Directors and Officers:
Director Robert R Grusky bought 1,000 shares of AN stock on 09/10/2007 at the average price of $17.43, the price of the stock has decreased by -1.78% since.
Director Carlos A Migoya bought 1000 shares of AN stock on 05/07/2007 at the average price of $20.83, the price of the stock has decreased by -17.81% since.
Director Robert J Brown sold 98,157 shares of AN stock on 06/14/2007 at the average price of $22.51, the price of the stock has decreased by -23.94% since.
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $19.64
The prices of Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $19.64, which is 30.6% off the 52-week high of $28.21. Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 1 added to their positions during the past quarter. 1 reduced their positions.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides onshore contract drilling services to independent oil and natural gas operators in North America. Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. has a market cap of $3.09 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.64 with P/E ratio of 5.25 and P/S ratio of 1.33. The dividend yield of Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. stocks is 2.4%. PTEN is also close to 3-year low.
Gurus' Positions with PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. is owned by 3 Gurus. All of then kept the positions unchanged or slightly adjusted. Richard Snow owns 6,396,618 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 2.38% of the $0 million portfolio of Snow Capital Management, L.P. Robert Rodriguez owns 3,972,300 shares as of 09/30/2007, which accounts for 7.5% of the $1.2 billion portfolio of FPA Capital. Ronald Muhlenkamp owns 2,242,899 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 2.19% of the $2.69 billion portfolio of Muhlenkamp Fund.
Fair Isaac Corp. (FIC, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $34.27
The prices of Fair Isaac Corp. (FIC) shares have declined to close to 52-week low of $34.27, which is 21.5% off the 52-week high of $42.97. Fair Isaac Corp. is owned by 4 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. None of them reduced their positions.
Fair Isaac Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides analytic, software, and data management products and services to automate and improve decisions. Fair Isaac Corp. has a market cap of $1.9 billion; its shares were traded at around $34.27 with P/E ratio of 20.71 and P/S ratio of 2.30. The dividend yield of Fair Isaac Corp. stocks is 0.2%.
For years, Fair Isaac Corp. was the wonderboy of the credit industry. But it is getting its shares of blame recently as the sub-prime blowup.
Gurus' Positions with FIC
Fair Isaac Corp. is owned by 4 Gurus.
1 Guru Initiated Positions in FIC: George Soros bought 291,281 shares in the quarter ended 06/30/2007, which is 0.37% of the $3.15 billion portfolio of Soros Fund Management LLC.
1 Guru Increased Positions in FIC: David Dreman owns 864,675 shares as of 06/30/2007, an increase of 42.98% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.18% of the $19.55 billion portfolio of Dreman Value Management.
2 Gurus Kept Positions in FIC Unchanged or Slightly Adjusted: Martin Whitman owns 337,082 shares as of 07/31/2007, which accounts for 0.15% of the $8.84 billion portfolio of Third Avenue Value Fund. Mason Hawkins owns 1,931,700 shares as of 06/30/2007, which accounts for 0.23% of the $33.96 billion portfolio of Southeastern Asset Management.
Insiders' Positions with FIC
Director George Battle bought 6,000 shares of FIC stock on 08/02/2007 at the average price of $38.67, the price of the stock has decreased by -11.38% since.
Director James Kirsner bought 12,000 shares of FIC stock on 05/09/2007 at the average price of $36.1, the price of the stock has decreased by -5.07% since.
Vice President Larry Rosenberger sold 10,000 shares of FIC stock on 09/27/2007 at the average price of $36.15, the price of the stock has decreased by -5.2% since.
Executive V.P. & C.O.O. Michael Howard Campbell sold 10,000 shares of FIC stock on 08/13/2007 at the average price of $37.01, the price of the stock has decreased by -7.4% since.
Vice President Larry Rosenberger sold 4,700 shares of FIC stock on 06/29/2007 at the average price of $40, the price of the stock has decreased by -14.33% since.
