June Boon: 20 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
July 9, 2012 2:04 PM
June Boon: 20 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks<br><br>
The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq all enjoyed robust gains in June as investors capitalized on some bargains in the wake of Mays sell-off by snapping up shares across multiple sectors.
After losing 6.2% of its total value in May, the S&P 500 rebounded with aplomb in June, rallying up 4% to close out the month at 1,362.16.
Heres a detailed review of the 20 best-performing S&P 500 stocks from last month:
Source: Standard & Poors
After losing 6.2% of its total value in May, the S&P 500 rebounded with aplomb in June, rallying up 4% to close out the month at 1,362.16.
Heres a detailed review of the 20 best-performing S&P 500 stocks from last month:
Source: Standard & Poors
20. QEP Resources, Inc. (NYSE: QEP)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $26.32
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $29.97
Percentage Gain: 13.87%
Business: Oil & Gas Exploration
52-Week High: $45.20
52-Week Low: $23.56
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $29.97
Percentage Gain: 13.87%
Business: Oil & Gas Exploration
52-Week High: $45.20
52-Week Low: $23.56
19. Southwestern Energy Co. (NYSE: SWN)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $28.03
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $31.93
Percentage Gain: 13.91%
Business: Oil & Gas Production/Exploration
52-Week High: $49.25
52-Week Low: $25.63
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $31.93
Percentage Gain: 13.91%
Business: Oil & Gas Production/Exploration
52-Week High: $49.25
52-Week Low: $25.63
18. VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $38.23
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $43.57
Percentage Gain: 13.97%
Business: Digital Certificate Services
52-Week High: $45.10
52-Week Low: $27.00
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $43.57
Percentage Gain: 13.97%
Business: Digital Certificate Services
52-Week High: $45.10
52-Week Low: $27.00
17. PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $9.36
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $10.70
Percentage Gain: 14.32%
Business: Homebuilding/Financial Services
52-Week High: $11.19
52-Week Low: $3.29
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $10.70
Percentage Gain: 14.32%
Business: Homebuilding/Financial Services
52-Week High: $11.19
52-Week Low: $3.29
16. Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $21.10
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $24.15
Percentage Gain: 14.45%
Business: Oil & Gas Refining
52-Week High: $28.68
52-Week Low: $16.40
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $24.15
Percentage Gain: 14.45%
Business: Oil & Gas Refining
52-Week High: $28.68
52-Week Low: $16.40
15. Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $34.65
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $39.71
Percentage Gain: 14.60%
Business: Construction Materials & Chemicals
52-Week High: $48.09
52-Week Low: $25.06
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $39.71
Percentage Gain: 14.60%
Business: Construction Materials & Chemicals
52-Week High: $48.09
52-Week Low: $25.06
14. The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $47.68
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $54.76
Percentage Gain: 14.85%
Business: Manufacturer/Specialty Chemicals
52-Week High: $74.31
52-Week Low: $44.43
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $54.76
Percentage Gain: 14.85%
Business: Manufacturer/Specialty Chemicals
52-Week High: $74.31
52-Week Low: $44.43
13. Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $73.08
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $83.94
Percentage Gain: 14.86%
Business: Software/Cloud Computing
52-Week High: $87.99
52-Week Low: $50.21
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $83.94
Percentage Gain: 14.86%
Business: Software/Cloud Computing
52-Week High: $87.99
52-Week Low: $50.21
12. EQT Corp. (NYSE: EQT)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $46.38
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $53.63
Percentage Gain: 15.63%
Business: Oil & Gas Exploration
52-Week High: $73.10
52-Week Low: $43.69
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $53.63
Percentage Gain: 15.63%
Business: Oil & Gas Exploration
52-Week High: $73.10
52-Week Low: $43.69
11. News Corp. (Nasdaq: NWSA)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $19.20
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $22.29
Percentage Gain: 16.09%
Business: Media/TV Broadcasting, Newspapers
52-Week High: $22.94
52-Week Low: $13.38
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $22.29
Percentage Gain: 16.09%
Business: Media/TV Broadcasting, Newspapers
52-Week High: $22.94
52-Week Low: $13.38
10. Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $11.44
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $13.29
Percentage Gain: 16.17%
Business: Operates CATV Systems
52-Week High: $26.91
52-Week Low: $10.76
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $13.29
Percentage Gain: 16.17%
Business: Operates CATV Systems
52-Week High: $26.91
52-Week Low: $10.76
9. Iron Mountain, Inc. (NYSE: IRM)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $28.35
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $32.96
Percentage Gain: 16.26%
Business: Records Management
52-Week High: $35.79
52-Week Low: $27.10
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $32.96
Percentage Gain: 16.26%
Business: Records Management
52-Week High: $35.79
52-Week Low: $27.10
8. First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $12.56
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $15.06
Percentage Gain: 19.90%
Business: Manufacturer/Solar Modules
52-Week High: $130.98
52-Week Low: $11.43
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $15.06
Percentage Gain: 19.90%
Business: Manufacturer/Solar Modules
52-Week High: $130.98
52-Week Low: $11.43
7. Sears Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: SHLD)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $49.40
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $59.70
Percentage Gain: 20.85%
Business: Discount Department Stores
52-Week High: $85.90
52-Week Low: $28.89
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $59.70
Percentage Gain: 20.85%
Business: Discount Department Stores
52-Week High: $85.90
52-Week Low: $28.89
6. DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $81.25
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $98.21
Percentage Gain: 20.87%
Business: Dialysis Services
52-Week High: $99.10
52-Week Low: $59.14
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $98.21
Percentage Gain: 20.87%
Business: Dialysis Services
52-Week High: $99.10
52-Week Low: $59.14
5. Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE: EW)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $85.37
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $103.30
Percentage Gain: 21%
Business: Medical Appliances, Equipment
52-Week High: $104.63
52-Week Low: $61.59
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $103.30
Percentage Gain: 21%
Business: Medical Appliances, Equipment
52-Week High: $104.63
52-Week Low: $61.59
4. Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. (NYSE: COG)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $32.54
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $39.40
Percentage Gain: 21.08%
Business: Oil & Gas Exploration, Production
52-Week High: $45.00
52-Week Low: $27.77
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $39.40
Percentage Gain: 21.08%
Business: Oil & Gas Exploration, Production
52-Week High: $45.00
52-Week Low: $27.77
3. Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $36.07
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $44.92
Percentage Gain: 24.54%
Business: Petroleum Refining
52-Week High: $46.52
52-Week Low: $26.35
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $44.92
Percentage Gain: 24.54%
Business: Petroleum Refining
52-Week High: $46.52
52-Week Low: $26.35
2. Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $2.57
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $3.26
Percentage Gain: 26.85%
Business: Telecommunications Services
52-Week High: $5.52
52-Week Low: $2.10
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $3.26
Percentage Gain: 26.85%
Business: Telecommunications Services
52-Week High: $5.52
52-Week Low: $2.10
1. Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE: STZ)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 5/31: $19.29
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $27.06
Percentage Gain: 40.28%
Business: Domestic Wine Producer
52-Week High: $28.97
52-Week Low: $16.42
Also see:
June Swoon: 20 Worst-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
10 Dividend-Paying Stocks Your Clients Will Want in 2012
5 Best-Performing Growth Mutual Funds This Year
May Flowers: 10 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
May Flounders: 10 Biggest S&P Laggards
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $27.06
Percentage Gain: 40.28%
Business: Domestic Wine Producer
52-Week High: $28.97
52-Week Low: $16.42
Also see:
June Swoon: 20 Worst-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
10 Dividend-Paying Stocks Your Clients Will Want in 2012
5 Best-Performing Growth Mutual Funds This Year
May Flowers: 10 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
May Flounders: 10 Biggest S&P Laggards
