According to GuruFocus, the market was down about 1% last week, which was not as bad as some of the previous weeks. Last week's top five stocks that reached their 52-week lows were WalMart Stores Inc, Microsoft Corp, The Proctor and Gamble Company, General Electric, and Pfizer.
Last week's top two out of favor industries were the Personal and Household Goods and Travel/Leisure industries. 48 stocks in the Personal and Household Goods industry have reached their 52-week lows, while 3 have reached their 52-week highs, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 16. In the Travel/Leisure industry, 14 stocks have reached their 52-week lows, while 1 has reached its 52-week high, giving the company a low/high ratio of 14.
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WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $47.12
The prices of WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $47.12, which is 25.6% off the 52-week high of $63.17. WalMart Stores Inc. is owned by 20 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 6 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 14 reduced their positions.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the world's largest retailer. The company has a market cap of $202.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.12 with a P/E ratio of 14.7 and P/S ratio of 0.53. The dividend yield of WalMart Stores Inc. stocks is 1.84%. WalMart Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated WalMart Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Walmart recently reported its third quarter fiscal 2009 results. The company announced that its Income from continuing operations for the third quarter was $3.033 billion, an increase of 6.6 percent from $2.846 billion in the third quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the thirdquarter of fiscal year 2009 increased to $0.77 from the previous year’s third quarter result of $0.70 per share. The prior year included a net benefit of $0.01 per share due to the recognition of $46.5 million in after-tax gains from the sale of certain real estate properties.
“We are very pleased with our results this quarter,” said Lee Scott, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. president and chief executive officer. “Despite economic difficulties around the world, we achieved solid sales and earnings growth and we are optimistic about the upcoming holidays. At a time when our customer is feeling the pressure of atough economy, Wal-Mart’s price leadership is more important than ever.”
WalMart Stores Inc. is owned by 20 Gurus. Ken Heebner bought 7,950,000 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008. George Soros owns 3,791,890 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 518.68% from the previous quarter. Kenneth Fisher owns 6,399,249 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 1.21% of the $31.63 billion portfolio of Fisher Asset Management, LLC. Richard Snow sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008.
Exec VP and CFO Thomas M Schoewe sold 82,537 shares of WMT stock on 08/18/2008 at the average price of $59.2; the price of the stock has decreased by 20.41% since.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $17.1
The prices of Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $17.1, which is 50.3% off the 52-week high of $34.39. Microsoft Corp. is owned by 29 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 11 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 17 reduced their positions.
Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a wide range of software products for a multitude of computing devices. The Company has a market cap of $175.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.1 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Microsoft Corp. stocks is 2.64%.
Microsoft recently reported its second quarter results. The company had a revenue of $16.63 billion for the second quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008, a 2% increase over the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $5.94 billion, $4.17 billion and $0.47, declines of 8%, 11% and 6%, respectively, compared with the prior year.
Client revenue declined 8% as a result of PC market weakness and a continued shift to lower priced netbooks. However, strong annuity licensing drove Server & Tools revenue growth of 15%. Entertainment and Devices revenue grew 3% driven by strong holiday demand for Xbox 360 consoles with a record 6 million units sold in the quarter.
Microsoft Corp. is owned by 27 Gurus. Mark Hillman bought 999,759 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 11,053,602 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 188.8% from the previous quarter. John Hussman owns 3,500,000 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 2.68% of the $3.49 billion portfolio of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc..
10% Owner Corp Microsoft bought 1,411,381 shares of MSFT stock on 10/15/2008 at the average price of $17.5; the price of the stock has decreased by 2.29% since.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $54.5
The prices of The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $54.5, which is 25.5% off the 52-week high of $73.15. The Procter & Gamble Company is owned by 14 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 9 reduced their positions.
The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures and markets a broad range of consumer products in many countries throughout the world. It has a market cap of $172.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.5 with a P/E ratio of 15.4 and P/S ratio of 2.06. The dividend yield of The Procter & Gamble Company stocks is 2.77%.
The Procter & Gamble Company recently reported its fiscal 2008 results. The company announced that its net sales increased 9% compared to the fiscal 2007 results. The company also said its Diluted Earnings Per Share increased 20%, to $3.64 per share. Free cash flow from operating activities was $12.8 billion, or 106% of earnings, well above the estimated 90% of earnings.
Ken Heebner bought 718,700 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008, which is 0.44% of the $11.29 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP. PRIMECAP Management owns 380,762 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 137.98% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.05% of the $55.92 billion portfolio of PRIMECAP Management. Ruane Cunniff owns 180,120 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 0.13% of the $9.47 billion portfolio of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett owns 105,847,000 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 10.55% of the $69.89 billion portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway.
COB and CEO, Director Alan G Lafley sold 20,000 shares of PG stock on 11/06/2008 at the average price of $63.12; the price of the stock has decreased by 13.66% since.
General Electric Company (GE, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $12.13
The prices of General Electric Company (GE) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $12.13, which is 68.4% off the 52-week high of $38.43. General Electric Company is owned by 22 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 11 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 10 reduced their positions.
General Electric is one of the largest and most diversified industrial corporations in the world. GE has a market cap of $138.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.13 with a P/E ratio of 6.7 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of General Electric Company stocks is 8.88%. General Electric Company had an annual average earning growth of 12.7% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated General Electric Company the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
GE recently reported its fourth quarter and full year 2008 results. Highlights:
4Q earnings per share (EPS) of $.37 before preferred dividend (including charges), or $.36 attributable to common shareowners (including charges); 4Q earnings of $3.9 billion
Full-year (FY) EPS of $1.79 before preferred dividend, or $1.78 attributable to common shareowners;
Full-year earnings of $18.1 billion
Richard Aster Jr bought 24,700 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008, which is 0.02% of the $2.63 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund. Ronald Muhlenkamp owns 1,203,847 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 67.25% from the previous quarter.
Warren Buffett owns 7,777,900 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 0.28% of the $69.89 billion portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway.
Chairman and CEO, Director Jeffrey R Immelt bought 50,000 shares of GE stock on 11/13/2008 at the average price of $16.42; the price of the stock has decreased by 26.13% since.
Pfizer Inc (PFE, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $14.58
The prices of Pfizer Inc (PFE) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $14.58, which is 39.7% off the 52-week high of $23.97. Pfizer Inc is owned by 27 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 8 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 13 reduced their positions.
Pfizer Inc is a research-based global pharmaceutical company that discovers and develops innovative value-added products that improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer healthier and more productive lives. It has a market cap of $118 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.58 with a P/E ratio of 6.4 and P/S ratio of 2.43. The dividend yield of Pfizer Inc stocks is 7.31%. Pfizer Inc had an annual average earning growth of 11% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Pfizer Inc the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
Joel Greenblatt bought 29,234 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008, which is 0.85% of the $63 million portfolio of Gotham Capital. Bruce Berkowitz owns 92,993,625 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 26.11% from the previous quarter. Edward Owens owns 16,211,570 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 1.52% of the $19.71 billion portfolio of Vanguard Health Care Fund.
Senior Vice President Natale S Ricciardi sold 10,600 shares of PFE stock on 08/05/2008 at the average price of $19.59; the price of the stock has decreased by 25.57% since.
Last week's top two out of favor industries were the Personal and Household Goods and Travel/Leisure industries. 48 stocks in the Personal and Household Goods industry have reached their 52-week lows, while 3 have reached their 52-week highs, giving the industry a low/high ratio of 16. In the Travel/Leisure industry, 14 stocks have reached their 52-week lows, while 1 has reached its 52-week high, giving the company a low/high ratio of 14.
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WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $47.12
The prices of WalMart Stores Inc. (WMT) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $47.12, which is 25.6% off the 52-week high of $63.17. WalMart Stores Inc. is owned by 20 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 6 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 14 reduced their positions.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the world's largest retailer. The company has a market cap of $202.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $47.12 with a P/E ratio of 14.7 and P/S ratio of 0.53. The dividend yield of WalMart Stores Inc. stocks is 1.84%. WalMart Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated WalMart Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Walmart recently reported its third quarter fiscal 2009 results. The company announced that its Income from continuing operations for the third quarter was $3.033 billion, an increase of 6.6 percent from $2.846 billion in the third quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the thirdquarter of fiscal year 2009 increased to $0.77 from the previous year’s third quarter result of $0.70 per share. The prior year included a net benefit of $0.01 per share due to the recognition of $46.5 million in after-tax gains from the sale of certain real estate properties.
“We are very pleased with our results this quarter,” said Lee Scott, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. president and chief executive officer. “Despite economic difficulties around the world, we achieved solid sales and earnings growth and we are optimistic about the upcoming holidays. At a time when our customer is feeling the pressure of atough economy, Wal-Mart’s price leadership is more important than ever.”
WalMart Stores Inc. is owned by 20 Gurus. Ken Heebner bought 7,950,000 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008. George Soros owns 3,791,890 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 518.68% from the previous quarter. Kenneth Fisher owns 6,399,249 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 1.21% of the $31.63 billion portfolio of Fisher Asset Management, LLC. Richard Snow sold out his holdings in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008.
Exec VP and CFO Thomas M Schoewe sold 82,537 shares of WMT stock on 08/18/2008 at the average price of $59.2; the price of the stock has decreased by 20.41% since.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $17.1
The prices of Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $17.1, which is 50.3% off the 52-week high of $34.39. Microsoft Corp. is owned by 29 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 11 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 17 reduced their positions.
Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a wide range of software products for a multitude of computing devices. The Company has a market cap of $175.33 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.1 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Microsoft Corp. stocks is 2.64%.
Microsoft recently reported its second quarter results. The company had a revenue of $16.63 billion for the second quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008, a 2% increase over the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $5.94 billion, $4.17 billion and $0.47, declines of 8%, 11% and 6%, respectively, compared with the prior year.
Client revenue declined 8% as a result of PC market weakness and a continued shift to lower priced netbooks. However, strong annuity licensing drove Server & Tools revenue growth of 15%. Entertainment and Devices revenue grew 3% driven by strong holiday demand for Xbox 360 consoles with a record 6 million units sold in the quarter.
Microsoft Corp. is owned by 27 Gurus. Mark Hillman bought 999,759 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 11,053,602 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 188.8% from the previous quarter. John Hussman owns 3,500,000 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 2.68% of the $3.49 billion portfolio of Hussman Economtrics Advisors, Inc..
10% Owner Corp Microsoft bought 1,411,381 shares of MSFT stock on 10/15/2008 at the average price of $17.5; the price of the stock has decreased by 2.29% since.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $54.5
The prices of The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $54.5, which is 25.5% off the 52-week high of $73.15. The Procter & Gamble Company is owned by 14 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 2 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 9 reduced their positions.
The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures and markets a broad range of consumer products in many countries throughout the world. It has a market cap of $172.37 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.5 with a P/E ratio of 15.4 and P/S ratio of 2.06. The dividend yield of The Procter & Gamble Company stocks is 2.77%.
The Procter & Gamble Company recently reported its fiscal 2008 results. The company announced that its net sales increased 9% compared to the fiscal 2007 results. The company also said its Diluted Earnings Per Share increased 20%, to $3.64 per share. Free cash flow from operating activities was $12.8 billion, or 106% of earnings, well above the estimated 90% of earnings.
Ken Heebner bought 718,700 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008, which is 0.44% of the $11.29 billion portfolio of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP. PRIMECAP Management owns 380,762 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 137.98% from the previous quarter. This position accounts for 0.05% of the $55.92 billion portfolio of PRIMECAP Management. Ruane Cunniff owns 180,120 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 0.13% of the $9.47 billion portfolio of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett owns 105,847,000 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 10.55% of the $69.89 billion portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway.
COB and CEO, Director Alan G Lafley sold 20,000 shares of PG stock on 11/06/2008 at the average price of $63.12; the price of the stock has decreased by 13.66% since.
General Electric Company (GE, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $12.13
The prices of General Electric Company (GE) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $12.13, which is 68.4% off the 52-week high of $38.43. General Electric Company is owned by 22 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 11 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 10 reduced their positions.
General Electric is one of the largest and most diversified industrial corporations in the world. GE has a market cap of $138.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.13 with a P/E ratio of 6.7 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of General Electric Company stocks is 8.88%. General Electric Company had an annual average earning growth of 12.7% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated General Electric Company the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
GE recently reported its fourth quarter and full year 2008 results. Highlights:
4Q earnings per share (EPS) of $.37 before preferred dividend (including charges), or $.36 attributable to common shareowners (including charges); 4Q earnings of $3.9 billion
Full-year (FY) EPS of $1.79 before preferred dividend, or $1.78 attributable to common shareowners;
Full-year earnings of $18.1 billion
Richard Aster Jr bought 24,700 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008, which is 0.02% of the $2.63 billion portfolio of Meridian Fund. Ronald Muhlenkamp owns 1,203,847 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 67.25% from the previous quarter.
Warren Buffett owns 7,777,900 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 0.28% of the $69.89 billion portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway.
Chairman and CEO, Director Jeffrey R Immelt bought 50,000 shares of GE stock on 11/13/2008 at the average price of $16.42; the price of the stock has decreased by 26.13% since.
Pfizer Inc (PFE, Financial) Reached the 52-Week Low of $14.58
The prices of Pfizer Inc (PFE) shares have declined to close to the 52-week low of $14.58, which is 39.7% off the 52-week high of $23.97. Pfizer Inc is owned by 27 Gurus we are tracking. Among them, 8 have added to their positions during the past quarter. 13 reduced their positions.
Pfizer Inc is a research-based global pharmaceutical company that discovers and develops innovative value-added products that improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer healthier and more productive lives. It has a market cap of $118 billion; its shares were traded at around $14.58 with a P/E ratio of 6.4 and P/S ratio of 2.43. The dividend yield of Pfizer Inc stocks is 7.31%. Pfizer Inc had an annual average earning growth of 11% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Pfizer Inc the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
Joel Greenblatt bought 29,234 shares in the quarter that ended on 09/30/2008, which is 0.85% of the $63 million portfolio of Gotham Capital. Bruce Berkowitz owns 92,993,625 shares as of 09/30/2008, an increase of 26.11% from the previous quarter. Edward Owens owns 16,211,570 shares as of 09/30/2008, which accounts for 1.52% of the $19.71 billion portfolio of Vanguard Health Care Fund.
Senior Vice President Natale S Ricciardi sold 10,600 shares of PFE stock on 08/05/2008 at the average price of $19.59; the price of the stock has decreased by 25.57% since.
