July's 10 Worst-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
August 21, 2012 6:40 PM
July's 10 Worst-Performing S&P 500 Stocks<br><br>
July means fireworks, summer vacations and, historically, very languid and often negative trading for stocks across all sectors.
But that wasn't really the case in July this time around. As a group, the S&P 500 advanced 1.3% (17.16 points) for the month - down from a 4% surge in June - to close at 1,379.32.
Here's a closer look at the 10 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks in July:
Source: Standard & Poor's
But that wasn't really the case in July this time around. As a group, the S&P 500 advanced 1.3% (17.16 points) for the month - down from a 4% surge in June - to close at 1,379.32.
Here's a closer look at the 10 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks in July:
Source: Standard & Poor's
10. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ANR)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $8.71
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $7.01
Percentage Loss: 19.52%
Business: Coal Production/Processing
52-Week High: $35.15
52-Week Low: $5.75
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $7.01
Percentage Loss: 19.52%
Business: Coal Production/Processing
52-Week High: $35.15
52-Week Low: $5.75
9. Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE: TSN)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $18.83
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $15.01
Percentage Loss: 20.29%
Business: Integrated Poultry Business
52-Week High: $21.06
52-Week Low: $14.07
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $15.01
Percentage Loss: 20.29%
Business: Integrated Poultry Business
52-Week High: $21.06
52-Week Low: $14.07
8. Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $77.44
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $61.60
Percentage Loss: 20.45%
Business: Provider/Managed Health Plans
52-Week High: $96.46
52-Week Low: $59.92
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $61.60
Percentage Loss: 20.45%
Business: Provider/Managed Health Plans
52-Week High: $96.46
52-Week Low: $59.92
7. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $379.95
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $292.33
Percentage Loss: 23.06%
Business: Fast Food Restaurants
52-Week High: $442.40
52-Week Low: $275.49
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $292.33
Percentage Loss: 23.06%
Business: Fast Food Restaurants
52-Week High: $442.40
52-Week Low: $275.49
6. Apollo Group Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $36.19
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $27.20
Percentage Loss: 24.84%
Business: Adult Higher Education Services
52-Week High: $58.29
52-Week Low: $25.77
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $27.20
Percentage Loss: 24.84%
Business: Adult Higher Education Services
52-Week High: $58.29
52-Week Low: $25.77
5. Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $17.03
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $12.37
Percentage Loss: 27.36%
Business: Manufacturer/Distributor Milk Products
52-Week High: $17.50
52-Week Low: $7.83
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $12.37
Percentage Loss: 27.36%
Business: Manufacturer/Distributor Milk Products
52-Week High: $17.50
52-Week Low: $7.83
4. International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $15.75
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $11.32
Percentage Loss: 28.13%
Business: Slot Machines
52-Week High: $18.17
52-Week Low: $10.92
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $11.32
Percentage Loss: 28.13%
Business: Slot Machines
52-Week High: $18.17
52-Week Low: $10.92
3. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE: AMD)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $5.73
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $4.06
Percentage Loss: 29.14%
Business: Semiconductor Manufacturer
52-Week High: $8.35
52-Week Low: $3.89
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $4.06
Percentage Loss: 29.14%
Business: Semiconductor Manufacturer
52-Week High: $8.35
52-Week Low: $3.89
2. Lexmark International Inc. (NYSE: LXK)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $26.58
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $17.49
Percentage Loss: 34.20%
Business: Manufacturer/Laser and Inkjet Printers
52-Week High: $38.34
52-Week Low: $16.10
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $17.49
Percentage Loss: 34.20%
Business: Manufacturer/Laser and Inkjet Printers
52-Week High: $38.34
52-Week Low: $16.10
1. DeVry, Inc. (NYSE: DV)<br><br>
Closing Share Price on 6/29: $30.97
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $19.63
Percentage Loss: 36.62%
Business: Technical/MBA Degree Schools
52-Week High: $46.92
52-Week Low: $18.15
Also see:
July's 10 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
June Boon: 20 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
June Swoon: 20 Worst-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
Ranking The Top-Paying Wirehouses and Regional B-Ds for Million-Dollar Producers
Closing Share Price on 7/31: $19.63
Percentage Loss: 36.62%
Business: Technical/MBA Degree Schools
52-Week High: $46.92
52-Week Low: $18.15
Also see:
July's 10 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
June Boon: 20 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
June Swoon: 20 Worst-Performing S&P 500 Stocks
Ranking The Top-Paying Wirehouses and Regional B-Ds for Million-Dollar Producers
