Numerous Companies Reach Yearly Highs

Recently, a handful of companies achieved 52-week highs

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Oct 03, 2016
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According to GuruFocus list of 52-week highs, these stocks have reached their 52-week highs.

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $85.40

The company develops, markets, publishes and distributes game software and content that can be played by consumers on a variety of platforms, including video game consoles such as the Microsoft Xbox 360 and One and the Sony PlayStation 3 and 4, personal computers (PCs), and mobile phones and tablets. It operates development studios in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. It also engages third parties to assist with the development of games and services at their development and production studios. Its studios and development teams are organized around three divisions: EA Studios, EA Mobile and Maxis. Each division operates with the support from Global Publishing and Marketing organizations, as well as Digital Platform team.

The prices of Electronic Arts Inc shares have reached $85.40, which is 0.5% off the 52-week high of $85.83. Electronic Arts has a market cap of $25.69 billion. Its shares were traded around $85.40 with a price-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.12 and price-sales (P/S) ratio of 6.08.

As of late, Electronic Arts has reported that for the first fiscal quarter of 2017, GAAP net revenue was $689 million, up from $623 million the previous year. Net income was $420 million, down from $422 million. Diluted earnings per share were $1.40, an increase from $1.32 in 2016.

CEO Andrew Wilson sold 50,000 shares of the stock on Sept. 27 at the average price of $85.03. The price of the stock has increased by 0.44% since.

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (EW, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $120.56

The company is the manufacturer of heart valves and repair products used to replace or repair a patient's diseased or defective heart valve. It is also a leader in hemodynamic monitoring systems used to measure a patient's cardiovascular function in the hospital setting. It conducts operations all over world and is managed in the following geographical regions: the United States, Europe, Japan and Rest of World. The products and technologies provided by the company to treat cardiovascular disease or critically ill patients are categorized into the following main areas: Surgical Heart Valve Therapy, Transcatheter Heart Valves and Critical Care.

The prices of Edwards Lifesciences Corp. shares have reached $120.56, which is 1.0% off the 52-week high of $121.73. Edwards Lifesciences has a market cap of $25.66 billion. Its shares were traded around $120.56 with a P/E ratio of 49.82 and P/S ratio of 9.61. Edwards Lifesciences had an annual average earnings growth of 19.00% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Edwards Lifesciences Corp the business predictability rank of 4-star.

Edwards Lifesciences has reported that sales for the second quarter of 2016 grew 23.1% to $759.3 million; underlying sales were up 21%. Meanwhile, GAAP EPS was58 cents, an increase of 13.7%; adjusted EPS grew 33% to 76 cents. Lastly, net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 was $126.6 million, or 58 cents per diluted share.

CVP, Japan & Intercontinental Huimin Wang sold 13,650 shares of the stock on Sept. 6 at the average price of $115.72. The price of the stock has increased by 4.18% since.

Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $179.73

The company is a medical technology company engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of medical devices, instrument systems and reagents used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the general public and the pharmaceutical industry. Its operations include three business segments: BD Medical, BD Diagnostics and BD Biosciences. It has manufacturing operations stationed in the United States, Brazil, Canada, China and other countries.

The prices of Becton Dickinson & Co. shares have reached $179.73, which is 1.1% off the 52-week high of $181.76. Becton Dickinson has a market cap of $38.27 billion. Its shares were traded around $179.73 with a P/E ratio of 34.23 and P/S ratio of 3.13. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Becton Dickinson stocks is 1.47%. The forward dividend yield of Becton Dickinson stocks is 1.47%. Becton Dickinson & Co. had an annual average earnings growth of 6.30% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Becton Dickinson & Co.Ă‚ the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.

The company has reported that revenues for the fiscal third quarter of 2016 of $3.198 billion increased 2.5%. On a comparable, currency-neutral basis, organic adjusted revenues grew 4.0%. Also, diluted earnings per share were $1.80. Finally, adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.35 increased 14.6%, or 19.5% on a currency-neutral basis.

Executive Vice President Linda M Tharby sold 11,704 shares of the stock on Sept. 6 at the average price of $177.27. The price of the stock has increased by 1.39% since.

Intel Corp. (INTC, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $37.75

The company designs and manufactures integrated digital technology platforms. A platform consists of a microprocessor and chipset, and may be enhanced by additional hardware, software and services. Its platforms are used in computing applications, such as notebooks, desktops, servers, tablets, smartphones, automobile infotainment systems, automated factory systems and medical devices. It also develops and sells software and services engaged in security and technology integration. Its segments include Client Computing Group, Data Center Group, Internet of Things Group and Software and services operating segments.

The prices of Intel Corp. shares have reached $37.75, which is 0.8% off the 52-week high of $38.05. Intel Corp has a market cap of $178.6 billion. Its shares were traded around $37.75 with a P/E ratio of 18.24 and P/S ratio of 3.25. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Intel Corp. stocks is 2.70%. The forward dividend yield of Intel Corp. stocks is 2.75%. Intel Corp had an annual average earnings growth of 8.60% over the past 10 years.

Intel Corp. has recently reported that for the second quarter of 2016, GAAP revenue was $13.5 billion, up 3% year-over-year and consistent with outlook, operating income was $1.3 billion, net income was $1.3 billion and a EPS of 27 cents. Intel reported non-GAAP operating income of $3.2 billion, net income of $2.9 billion and EPS of 59 cents. The company generated approximately $3.8 billion in cash from operations, paid dividends of $1.2 billion, and used $804 million to repurchase 26 million shares of stock.

Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sales & Marketing Gregory R Pearson sold 250,192 shares of Intel's stock on Sept. 6 at the average price of $36.5. The price of the stock has increased by 3.42% since.

TransDigm Group Inc. (TDG, Financial) Reached the 52-Week High of $289.12

The company is designer, producer and supplier of engineered aircraft components for use on commercial and military aircraft in service. The company's products include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, NiCad batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, rods and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers, cockpit security components and systems, specialized cockpit displays, aircraft audio systems, specialized lavatory components, seatbelts and safety restraints, engineered interior surfaces, lighting and control technology and military personnel parachutes and cargo delivery systems. The company's business segments are Power & Control, Airframe and Non-aviation.

The prices of TransDigm Group Inc. shares have reached $289.12, which is 1.8% off the 52-week high of $294.38. Transdigm Group has a market cap of $15.4 billion. Its shares were traded around $289.12 with a P/E ratio of 30.56 and P/S ratio of 5.24. Transdigm Group Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 20.80% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Transdigm Group Inc.Ă‚ the business predictability rank of 5-star.

The company has reported net sales for the second quarter of 2016 rose 15.4%, or $106.3 million, to $797.7 million from $691.4 million in the comparable quarter a year ago. Organic net sales growth was 8.3%. Meanwhile, net income was $140.6 million, up 41.9% from $99.1 million the previous year. Lastly, earnings per share were $2.52, up 44.0% from $1.75.

CEO W Nicholas Howley sold 7,500 shares of the stock on Sept. 14 at the average price of $281.5. The price of the stock has increased by 2.71% since.

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