52-Week Company Lows

Details the 52-week lows of the following companies: Exxon Mobil, Procter & Gamble, Merck & Co., General Electric, United Parcel Service, and Kraft Heinz.

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Mar 01, 2018
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According to GuruFocus’ list of 52-week lows, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-week lows.

Exxon Mobil reached the 52-week low of $75.74

The price of Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $75.74, which is 17.2% off the 52-week high of $89.30. The company has a market cap of $321.06 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.36 and a P/S ratio of 1.25 as of Feb. 28. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.06%. The forward dividend yield is 3.97%.

The integrated oil and gas company produces crude oil and natural gas. The company is also engaged in the manufacturing, transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $8.38 billion compared to $1.68 billion for the prior-year period.

Procter & Gamble reached the 52-week low of $78.52

The price of Procter & Gamble Co. (PG, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $78.52, which is 17.1% off the 52-week high of $94.67. The company has a market cap of $197.95 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.94 and a P/S ratio of 3.23 as of Feb. 28. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.49%. The forward dividend yield is 3.42%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 0.50% over the past 5 years.

Procter & Gamble is a consumer goods company. The firm markets its products internationally through various channels which include mass merchandisers, grocery stores, membership club stores, drug stores and department stores.

Net earnings for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2017 were $2.56 billion compared to $7.90 billion for the year-ago period.

Global Sales Officer, Customer Business Development Jeffrey K. Schomburger sold 37,776 shares on Feb. 26 at a price of $81.37. The price of the stock has decreased by 3.5% since.

Chief Research, Development and Innovation Officer Kathleen B. Fish sold 10,192 shares on Jan. 31 at a price of $86.97 and 23,500 shares on Feb. 16 at a price of $82.25. The price of the stock has decreased by 4.53% since.

President of Latin America Selling and Market Operations Juan Fernando Posada sold 9,005 shares on Feb. 15 at a price of $82.09. The price of the stock has decreased by 4.35% since.

Merck & Co. reached the 52-week low of $54.22

The price of Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $54.22, which is 20.1% off the 52-week high of $66.80. The company has a market cap of $147.72 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings (P/E) ratio of 58.30 and a P/S ratio of 3.77 as of Feb. 28. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.46%. The forward dividend yield is 3.51%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 3.40% over the past 10 years.

Merck & Co. is a health care company that delivers health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and animal health products.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $872 million compared to $594 million for the year-ago period.

Director Wendell P. Weeks sold 5,000 shares on Feb. 9 at a price of $53.57. The price of the stock has increased by 1.21% since.

General Electric reached the 52-week low of $14.11

The price of General Electric Co. (GE, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $14.11, which is 54.3% off the 52-week high of $30.54. The company has a market cap of $122.51 billion.

Its shares traded with a P/S ratio of 1.03 as of Feb. 28. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.11%. The forward dividend yield is 3.31%.

The industrial company operates in various segments including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, health care, transportation and appliances and lighting.

Net earnings (loss) for the three months ended Dec. 31 were $9.68 billion compared to $3.66 billion for the prior-year period.

United Parcel Service reached the 52-week low of $104.41

The price of United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $104.41, which is 24.7% off the 52-week high of $135.53. The company has a market cap of $89.96 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.61 and a P/S ratio of 1.39 as of Feb. 28. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.26%. The forward dividend yield is 3.44%. The company had an annual average earnings growth of 10.50% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated United Parcel Service’s business predictability at 3 stars.

United Parcel Service is a package delivery organization and provider of supply chain management solutions. Its services include transportation, distribution, contract logistics, ground freight, ocean freight, air freight, insurance and financing.

Net income for the three months ended Sept. 31, 2017 was $1.26 billion compared to $1.27 billion for the prior-year period.

Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President, Labor Relations Teri P. Mcclure sold 4,500 shares on Feb. 26 at a price of $106.8. The price of the stock has decreased by 2.24% since.

Kraft Heinz reached the 52-week low of $67.05

The price of The Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC, Financial) shares has declined to close to the 52-week low of $67.05, which is 28.6% off the 52-week high of $93.88. The company has a market cap of $81.72 billion.

Its shares traded with a price-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.49 and a P/S ratio of 3.15 as of Feb. 28. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.64%. The forward dividend yield is 3.68%.

Kraft Heinz manufactures food and beverage products including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meat, beverages and other grocery products.

Net income for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2017 was $943 million compared to net income of $843 million for the three months ended Oct. 2, 2016.

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Disclosure: I do not own stock in any of the companies mentioned in the article.