About weeks ago we were so depressed and disgusted by the daily losses in equity value, started, we decided to start a new column that tracks the companies that reached 52-week high recently. It has been so far an illuminating exercise. In the past two weeks, we discovered that the following categories of companies are making 52-week highs:
The list says a lot about our society: Americans are driving older cars, shopping in cheaper stores, buying guns (for protection, I assume, not for something else), and more encouragingly, going back to school. Stock market is smart sometimes, it figures things out a lot faster than most of us.
Perhaps I should devise an American Frugality Index and an ETF tracking these companies.
Well, here we go again: according to GuruFocus updates, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-Week Highs recently, in the order of interesting level.
Fidelity National Financial Inc. FNF Reached the 52-Week High of $19.24
If stock market in a leading indicator of business and economy, having Fidelity National Financials, a title insurance company reach 52-Week High is definitely noteworthy.
Fidelity National Title Group Inc. is a provider of title insurance specialty insurance and claims management services. FNT is one of the nation's largest title insurance companies through its title insurance underwriters. FNT also provides flood insurance personal lines insurance and home warranty insurance through it specialty insurance business. FNT also is a leading provider of outsourced claims management services to large corporate and public sector entities through its minority-owned subsidiary Sedgwick CMS.
Fidelity National Financial Inc. has a market cap of $4.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.24 with a P/E ratio of 174.9 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Fidelity National Financial Inc. stocks is 3.2%.
FNF is in the portfolios of Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Arnold Schneider of Schneider Capital Management, Richard Pzena of Pzena Investment Management LLC, Ken Heebner of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP, John Keeley of Keeley Fund Management, and Charles Brandes of Brandes Investment.
Recent Trades of Fidelity National Financial Inc. by Directors and Officers:
Sell: Director William Lyon sold 306,377 shares of FNF stock on 02/17/2009 at the average price of $17.68; the price of the stock has increased by 8.82% since.
Sell: Director William P Ii Foley sold 123,500 shares of FNF stock on 12/22/2008 at the average price of $16.09; the price of the stock has increased by 19.58% since.
Mylan Laboratories Inc. MYL Reached the 52-Week High of $14.02
Mylan Inc. is one of the world's leading quality generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies. The Company offers one of the industry's broadest and highest quality product portfolios a robust product pipeline and a global commercial footprint through operations in more than 90 countries. Through its controlling interest in Matrix Laboratories Limited, Mylan has direct access to one of the largest active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers in the world. Dey L.P. Mylan's fully integrated specialty business provides the Company with innovative and diversified opportunities in the respiratory and allergy therapeutic areas.
Mylan Laboratories Inc. has a market cap of $4.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.57 with a P/E ratio of 18.3 and P/S ratio of 0.8. Mylan Laboratories Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 16.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated the business predictability of. Mylan Laboratories Inc. 2.5-Star
MYL is in the portfolios of David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, Charles Brandes of Brandes Investment, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC.
Great! As a society we have discovered yet another way of saving money: buying generic drugs. Why it takes us so long.
Rohm and Haas Company ROH Reached the 52-Week High of $78.35
Rohm & Haas Co. is a specialty chemical company. Rohm and Haas technology is found in paints and coatings adhesives and sealants household products personal computers and electronic components and construction materials. It also helps bring food to the table -- fruits and vegetables -- and salt an essential ingredient for life. In addition to serving the specialty crop market Rohm and Haas offers a wide range of turf and ornamental products designed for use by golf course and lawn care professionals.
Rohm and Haas Company has a market cap of $15.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $78.35 with a P/E ratio of 23.6 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Rohm and Haas Company stocks is 2.1%. Rohm and Haas Company had an annual average earning growth of 4.4% over the past 10 years.
ROH is being bought out by The Dow Chemical Company. It is a deal that will go through after all. On March 9, 2009, The Dow Chemical Company and Rohm and Haas Company announced that the companies have reached an agreement to close Dow's previously announced acquisition of Rohm and Haas on April 1, 2009. The agreement resolves the litigation initiated by Rohm and Haas against Dow on January 26, 2009 with a resolution that is beneficial for each party. The settlement agreement involves a new substantial equity investment in Dow of $2.5 billion and at Dow's option an additional $500 million of equity, at the closing of the merger by the two largest shareholders of Rohm and Haas, one of which is the Haas Family Trusts. The other shareholders will receive the original cash consideration at the closing.Â
ROH is in the portfolios of John Paulson of Paulson & Co., HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, PRIMECAP Management, Dodge & Cox, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC.
Recent Trades of Rohm and Haas Company by Directors and Officers include:
Sell: Trustee/Beneficiary John Otto Et Al Haas sold 105,915 shares of ROH stock on 03/12/2009 at the average price of $78.18; the price of the stock has increased by 0.22% since.
AutoZone Inc. (AZO) Reached the 52-Week High of $162.31
This is a repeated showing on this list, but as long as it makes fresh 52-week highs, we are obliged to report on them.
Autozone is the nation's leading specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories primarily focusing on do-it-yourself customers. Each of the company's auto parts store carries an extensive product line for cars vans and light trucks including new and re-manufactured automotive hard parts maintenance items and accessories. Many of the company's domestic auto parts stores also has a commercial sales program which provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local repair garages dealers and service stations.
AutoZone Inc. has a market cap of $9.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $160.82 with a P/E ratio of 15.2 and P/S ratio of 1.4. AutoZone Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 23.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated AutoZone Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
AZO is in the portfolios of Edward Lampert of ESL Investments.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY) Reached the 52-Week High of $35.28
Same as Autozone, these guys keep showing up.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. is a specialty retailer and supplier of automotive aftermarket parts tools supplies equipment and accessories to both ``do-it-yourself`` customers and professional mechanics or service technicians. O'Reilly stores carry an extensive product line consisting of new and remanufactured automotive hard parts such as alternators starters fuel pumps water pumps and brake shoes and pads maintenance items such as oil antifreeze fluids engine additives and appearance products accessories such as floor mats and seat covers.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. has a market cap of $4.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $35 with a P/E ratio of 21.2 and P/S ratio of 1.4. O'Reilly Automotive Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 19% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated O'Reilly Automotive Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
ORLY is in the portfolios of Chuck Akre of Akre Capital Management, LLC, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, PRIMECAP Management, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC.
Recent Trades of O'Reilly Automotive Inc. by Directors and Officers:
Sell: SVP of Store Operations/Sales Jeff M Shaw sold 20,000 shares of ORLY stock on 03/11/2009 at the average price of $34.25; the price of the stock has increased by 2.19% since.
Sell: Director Joe C Greene sold 20,000 shares of ORLY stock on 02/27/2009 at the average price of $32.32; the price of the stock has increased by 8.29% since.
Sell: SVP of Distribution Gregory D Johnson sold 5,000 shares of ORLY stock on 02/26/2009 at the average price of $33.43; the price of the stock has increased by 4.7% since.
Sell: SVP of Merchandise Michael D Swearengin sold 2,800 shares of ORLY stock on 02/24/2009 at the average price of $33; the price of the stock has increased by 6.06% since.
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) Reached the 52-Week High of $31.75
This company is also becoming our permanent candidate.
Family Dollar Stores Inc. is one of the fastest growing discount store chains in the United States. The merchandising concept responsible for this growth provides consumers with good values in low cost basic merchandise for family and home needs. The merchandise is sold at everyday low prices in a no frills low overhead self-service environment. Most merchandise is priced under $10.00. Stores generally range in size from 6000 to 8000 square feet and most are operated under leases.
Family Dollar Stores Inc. has a market cap of $4.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.35 with a P/E ratio of 18.4 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of Family Dollar Stores Inc. stocks is 1.7%. Family Dollar Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 9.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Family Dollar Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
FDO is in the portfolios of Richard Aster Jr of Meridian Fund.
Recent Trades of Family Dollar Stores Inc. by Directors and Officers:
Sell: Executive Vice President Barry W Sullivan sold 7,123 shares of FDO stock on 02/03/2009 at the average price of $29; the price of the stock has increased by 8.1% since.
Sell: Executive Vice President Charles S Jr Gibson sold 82,666 shares of FDO stock on 02/03/2009 at the average price of $29; the price of the stock has increased by 8.1% since.
Sell: Director Sharon A Decker sold 500 shares of FDO stock on 01/29/2009 at the average price of $28.09; the price of the stock has increased by 11.61% since.
Sell: Senior Vice President Charles M Sowers sold 39,080 shares of FDO stock on 01/08/2009 at the average price of $27.88; the price of the stock has increased by 12.45% since.
Sell: Senior Vice President Janet G Kelley sold 36,449 shares of FDO stock on 01/08/2009 at the average price of $28; the price of the stock has increased by 11.96% since.
Auto Part Retailers: O'Reilly Automotive Inc ORLY and AutoZone Inc.AZO
Family Dollar Stores Inc. FDO. Well, the names says it all
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc. (RGR)
Career Education Corp. ( CECO)
The list says a lot about our society: Americans are driving older cars, shopping in cheaper stores, buying guns (for protection, I assume, not for something else), and more encouragingly, going back to school. Stock market is smart sometimes, it figures things out a lot faster than most of us.
Perhaps I should devise an American Frugality Index and an ETF tracking these companies.
Well, here we go again: according to GuruFocus updates, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-Week Highs recently, in the order of interesting level.
Fidelity National Financial Inc. FNF Reached the 52-Week High of $19.24
If stock market in a leading indicator of business and economy, having Fidelity National Financials, a title insurance company reach 52-Week High is definitely noteworthy.
Fidelity National Title Group Inc. is a provider of title insurance specialty insurance and claims management services. FNT is one of the nation's largest title insurance companies through its title insurance underwriters. FNT also provides flood insurance personal lines insurance and home warranty insurance through it specialty insurance business. FNT also is a leading provider of outsourced claims management services to large corporate and public sector entities through its minority-owned subsidiary Sedgwick CMS.
Fidelity National Financial Inc. has a market cap of $4.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.24 with a P/E ratio of 174.9 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of Fidelity National Financial Inc. stocks is 3.2%.
FNF is in the portfolios of Tom Gayner of Markel Gayner Asset Management Corp, Arnold Schneider of Schneider Capital Management, Richard Pzena of Pzena Investment Management LLC, Ken Heebner of CAPITAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT LP, John Keeley of Keeley Fund Management, and Charles Brandes of Brandes Investment.
Recent Trades of Fidelity National Financial Inc. by Directors and Officers:
Sell: Director William Lyon sold 306,377 shares of FNF stock on 02/17/2009 at the average price of $17.68; the price of the stock has increased by 8.82% since.
Sell: Director William P Ii Foley sold 123,500 shares of FNF stock on 12/22/2008 at the average price of $16.09; the price of the stock has increased by 19.58% since.
Mylan Laboratories Inc. MYL Reached the 52-Week High of $14.02
Mylan Inc. is one of the world's leading quality generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies. The Company offers one of the industry's broadest and highest quality product portfolios a robust product pipeline and a global commercial footprint through operations in more than 90 countries. Through its controlling interest in Matrix Laboratories Limited, Mylan has direct access to one of the largest active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers in the world. Dey L.P. Mylan's fully integrated specialty business provides the Company with innovative and diversified opportunities in the respiratory and allergy therapeutic areas.
Mylan Laboratories Inc. has a market cap of $4.13 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.57 with a P/E ratio of 18.3 and P/S ratio of 0.8. Mylan Laboratories Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 16.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated the business predictability of. Mylan Laboratories Inc. 2.5-Star
MYL is in the portfolios of David Dreman of Dreman Value Management, Charles Brandes of Brandes Investment, George Soros of Soros Fund Management LLC.
Great! As a society we have discovered yet another way of saving money: buying generic drugs. Why it takes us so long.
Rohm and Haas Company ROH Reached the 52-Week High of $78.35
Rohm & Haas Co. is a specialty chemical company. Rohm and Haas technology is found in paints and coatings adhesives and sealants household products personal computers and electronic components and construction materials. It also helps bring food to the table -- fruits and vegetables -- and salt an essential ingredient for life. In addition to serving the specialty crop market Rohm and Haas offers a wide range of turf and ornamental products designed for use by golf course and lawn care professionals.
Rohm and Haas Company has a market cap of $15.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $78.35 with a P/E ratio of 23.6 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Rohm and Haas Company stocks is 2.1%. Rohm and Haas Company had an annual average earning growth of 4.4% over the past 10 years.
ROH is being bought out by The Dow Chemical Company. It is a deal that will go through after all. On March 9, 2009, The Dow Chemical Company and Rohm and Haas Company announced that the companies have reached an agreement to close Dow's previously announced acquisition of Rohm and Haas on April 1, 2009. The agreement resolves the litigation initiated by Rohm and Haas against Dow on January 26, 2009 with a resolution that is beneficial for each party. The settlement agreement involves a new substantial equity investment in Dow of $2.5 billion and at Dow's option an additional $500 million of equity, at the closing of the merger by the two largest shareholders of Rohm and Haas, one of which is the Haas Family Trusts. The other shareholders will receive the original cash consideration at the closing.Â
ROH is in the portfolios of John Paulson of Paulson & Co., HOTCHKIS & WILEY of HOTCHKIS & WILEY Capital Management LLC, PRIMECAP Management, Dodge & Cox, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC.
Recent Trades of Rohm and Haas Company by Directors and Officers include:
Sell: Trustee/Beneficiary John Otto Et Al Haas sold 105,915 shares of ROH stock on 03/12/2009 at the average price of $78.18; the price of the stock has increased by 0.22% since.
AutoZone Inc. (AZO) Reached the 52-Week High of $162.31
This is a repeated showing on this list, but as long as it makes fresh 52-week highs, we are obliged to report on them.
Autozone is the nation's leading specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories primarily focusing on do-it-yourself customers. Each of the company's auto parts store carries an extensive product line for cars vans and light trucks including new and re-manufactured automotive hard parts maintenance items and accessories. Many of the company's domestic auto parts stores also has a commercial sales program which provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local repair garages dealers and service stations.
AutoZone Inc. has a market cap of $9.25 billion; its shares were traded at around $160.82 with a P/E ratio of 15.2 and P/S ratio of 1.4. AutoZone Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 23.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated AutoZone Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
AZO is in the portfolios of Edward Lampert of ESL Investments.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ( ORLY) Reached the 52-Week High of $35.28
Same as Autozone, these guys keep showing up.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. is a specialty retailer and supplier of automotive aftermarket parts tools supplies equipment and accessories to both ``do-it-yourself`` customers and professional mechanics or service technicians. O'Reilly stores carry an extensive product line consisting of new and remanufactured automotive hard parts such as alternators starters fuel pumps water pumps and brake shoes and pads maintenance items such as oil antifreeze fluids engine additives and appearance products accessories such as floor mats and seat covers.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. has a market cap of $4.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $35 with a P/E ratio of 21.2 and P/S ratio of 1.4. O'Reilly Automotive Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 19% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated O'Reilly Automotive Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
ORLY is in the portfolios of Chuck Akre of Akre Capital Management, LLC, Ruane Cunniff of Ruane & Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc, PRIMECAP Management, Jean-Marie Eveillard of Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC.
Recent Trades of O'Reilly Automotive Inc. by Directors and Officers:
Sell: SVP of Store Operations/Sales Jeff M Shaw sold 20,000 shares of ORLY stock on 03/11/2009 at the average price of $34.25; the price of the stock has increased by 2.19% since.
Sell: Director Joe C Greene sold 20,000 shares of ORLY stock on 02/27/2009 at the average price of $32.32; the price of the stock has increased by 8.29% since.
Sell: SVP of Distribution Gregory D Johnson sold 5,000 shares of ORLY stock on 02/26/2009 at the average price of $33.43; the price of the stock has increased by 4.7% since.
Sell: SVP of Merchandise Michael D Swearengin sold 2,800 shares of ORLY stock on 02/24/2009 at the average price of $33; the price of the stock has increased by 6.06% since.
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) Reached the 52-Week High of $31.75
This company is also becoming our permanent candidate.
Family Dollar Stores Inc. is one of the fastest growing discount store chains in the United States. The merchandising concept responsible for this growth provides consumers with good values in low cost basic merchandise for family and home needs. The merchandise is sold at everyday low prices in a no frills low overhead self-service environment. Most merchandise is priced under $10.00. Stores generally range in size from 6000 to 8000 square feet and most are operated under leases.
Family Dollar Stores Inc. has a market cap of $4.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.35 with a P/E ratio of 18.4 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of Family Dollar Stores Inc. stocks is 1.7%. Family Dollar Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 9.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Family Dollar Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
FDO is in the portfolios of Richard Aster Jr of Meridian Fund.
Recent Trades of Family Dollar Stores Inc. by Directors and Officers:
Sell: Executive Vice President Barry W Sullivan sold 7,123 shares of FDO stock on 02/03/2009 at the average price of $29; the price of the stock has increased by 8.1% since.
Sell: Executive Vice President Charles S Jr Gibson sold 82,666 shares of FDO stock on 02/03/2009 at the average price of $29; the price of the stock has increased by 8.1% since.
Sell: Director Sharon A Decker sold 500 shares of FDO stock on 01/29/2009 at the average price of $28.09; the price of the stock has increased by 11.61% since.
Sell: Senior Vice President Charles M Sowers sold 39,080 shares of FDO stock on 01/08/2009 at the average price of $27.88; the price of the stock has increased by 12.45% since.
Sell: Senior Vice President Janet G Kelley sold 36,449 shares of FDO stock on 01/08/2009 at the average price of $28; the price of the stock has increased by 11.96% since.
