5 Companies Hit 52-Week Highs

Recently, multiple companies have managed to reach yearly highs

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Jan 02, 2019
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According to GuruFocus list of 52-week highs, these Guru stocks have reached their 52-Week Highs.

Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $46.40

Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and supports information technology (IT) products and services worldwide. It operates through three segments: Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), Client Solutions Group (CSG) and VMware. The ISG segment provides traditional and next-generation storage solutions; and rack, blade, tower, and hyperscale servers. The CSG segment offers desktops, notebooks and workstations; displays and projectors; third-party software and peripherals; and support and deployment, configuration, and extended warranty services. The VMware segment offers compute, management, cloud, and networking, as well as security storage, mobility, and other end-user computing infrastructure software.

The price of Dell Technologies Inc. shares has reached $46.40, which is 0.2% off the 52-week high of $46.50. Dell Technologies Inc. has a market cap of $33.34 billion; its shares were traded around $46.40 .

Dell Technologies recently announced its fiscal 2019 third quarter results. For the third quarter, revenue was $22.5 billion, up 15%, and non-GAAP revenue was $22.7 billion, up 14%t from the prior period. During the quarter, the company generated a GAAP operating loss of $356 million, with a non-GAAP operating income of $2.1 billion, down 2%. Cash flow from operations was approximately $833 million.

Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $141.04

Rockwell Collins Inc. is an aviation and high-integrity solutions company serving commercial and military customers. It also provides information management services through voice and data communication networks and solutions worldwide. Rockwell Collins Inc. develops communications and aviation electronics for commercial and military customers worldwide. It employs over 20,000 people. Competencies include communications, navigation, automated flight control, displays, simulation and training, integrated electronics, and information systems. The firm sells to governments, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers, while providing aftermarket services for many of its products. The company recently closed its acquisition of B/E Aerospace, an aircraft seat and cabin manufacturer.

The price of Rockwell Collins Inc. shares has reached $141.04, which is 1.4% off the 52-week high of $142.98. Rockwell Collins Inc. has a market cap of $23.18 billion; its shares were traded around $141.04 with a price-earnings ratio of 22.68 and price-sales ratio of 2.70. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Rockwell Collins Inc. stocks is 0.94%. The forward dividend yield of Rockwell Collins Inc. stocks is 0.94%. Rockwell Collins Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 6.40% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Rockwell Collins Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.

Rockwell Collins Inc. recently reported sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 of $2.208 billion, a 5% increase from the same period in fiscal year 2017. Third quarter fiscal year 2018 earnings per share were $1.66 compared to $1.12 in the prior year's third quarter. Adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 was $1.73 compared to $1.64 in the prior year's third quarter.

Anthem Inc. (ANTX, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $56.86

Anthem Inc. is a health benefits company offering a network-based managed care plans to the large and small employer, individual, Medicaid and Medicare markets. Its business segments are Commercial and Specialty Business, Government Business and Other. With over 40 million medical members, Anthem is one of the largest managed-care organizations in the U.S. The firm provides health insurance services to its members through a plethora of products that encompass every major insurance market--individual, group, and government-sponsored. The firm operates under the highly recognizable Blue Cross/Blue Shield brand in 14 states and has a large nationwide operation.

The price of Anthem Inc. shares has reached $56.86, which is -5.0% off the 52-week high of $54.01. Anthem Inc. has a market cap of $51.94 billion; its shares were traded around $56.86 with a price-earnings ratio of 15.03 and price-sales ratio of 0.75. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Anthem Inc. stocks is 4.62%. The forward dividend yield of Anthem Inc. stocks is 4.62%. Anthem Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 9.60% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Anthem Inc. the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.

Anthem Inc. recently announced third quarter 2018 financial results. Highlights include:

-Third quarter net income was $960 million, growth of 29% over the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income of $3.81 per share grew by 44% year-over-year.

-Medical enrollment increased by 5,000 members sequentially, totaling approximately 39.5 million members as of Sept. 30, 2018.

-Benefit expense ratio was 84.8% driven by solid medical cost performance.

-Full-year 2018 GAAP net income is now expected to be greater than $14.46 per share. Full-year 2018 adjusted net income is now expected to be greater than $15.60 per share.

-Fourth quarter 2018 dividend of 75 cents per share declared to shareholders.

Exelon Corp. (EXCU, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $51.95

Exelon Corp. is a power retailer engaged in the utilities sector of U.S. The company is involved in the power generation and transmission activities. The Generation segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Since acquiring Pepco in 2016, Exelon serves more customers than any other U.S. utility, with 10 million power and gas customers at its six regulated utilities in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware and Washington, D.C. Exelon owns 11 nuclear plants and 33 gigawatts of generation capacity throughout North America, producing 20% of U.S. nuclear power and 5% of all U.S. electricity. The company is the largest power retailer in the U.S., serving about 200 terawatt-hours of load.

The price of Exelon Corp. shares has reached $51.95, which is 0.8% off the 52-week high of $52.36. Exelon Corp. has a market cap of $33.16 billion; its shares were traded around $51.95 with a price-earnings ratio of 11.56 and price-sales ratio of 1.22. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Exelon Corp. stocks is 1.56%. The forward dividend yield of Exelon Corp. stocks is 6.26%. Exelon Corp. had an annual average earnings growth of 5.40% over the past five years.

Exelon Corp. recently reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2018. Exelon's GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2018 decreased to 76 cents per share from 85 cents per share in the third quarter of 2017. Adjusted operating earnings increased to 88 cents per share in the third quarter of 2018 from 85 cents per share in the third quarter of 2017.

Delhaize Group SA (DEG, Financial) reached the 52-week high of $28.11

Delhaize Group SA is a food retailing company. Its primary store format consists of food supermarkets. Its store network also includes other store formats such as proximity stores, cash and carry and specialty stores. Delhaize Group SA was founded in Belgium in 1867. It operates food supermarkets. Its conducts its retail operations through its businesses in multiple countries around the world. Its store network also includes other store formats such as proximity, cash and carry and specialty stores. Its competitors include international, national, regional and local supermarket chains, supercenters, independent grocery stores, specialty food stores, warehouse club stores, retail drug chains, convenience stores, membership clubs, general merchandisers, discount retailers and restaurants. Food retail chains generally compete on the basis of location, quality of products, service, price, product variety, store condition and e-commerce offer. The company's brands include Delhaize, Taste of Inspirations, 365, Care, Delhaize Eco and Delhaize Bio.

The price of Delhaize Group SA shares has reached $28.11, which is 1.2% off the 52-week high of $28.45. Delhaize Group SA has a market cap of $11.67 billion; its shares were traded around $28.11. The trailing 12-month dividend yield of Delhaize Group SA stocks is 1.78%. The forward dividend yield of Delhaize Group SA stocks is 1.78%.

Ahold Delhaize has recently reported a strong third quarter with improved sales across the board and strong growth of underlying operating income. Highlights include:

-Net sales of €15.8 billion, up 3.6% at constant exchange rates.

-U.S. comparable sales up 3.0% (excluding hurricane up 2.5%) with positive volume growth.

-Net consumer online sales up 27.6% at constant exchange rates.

-Underlying operating margin of 4.1%, up 0.2% points, supported by synergies.

-Net income up 26.7% to €459 million, up 26.0% at constant exchange rates.

-Strong free cash flow of €538 million, up €112 million, full year guidance raised to at least €2.0 billion.

Note: I do not own the stocks discussed.