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'Foundation' Stocks: Kraft, Verizon and Waste Management

Kraft Foods (KFT) logo"We like stocks. And we like a lot of 'em. We focus on broadly diversified investments in undervalued stocks for their long-term appreciation potential," says value investor John Buckingham.

The money manager and editor of The Prudent Speculator explains, "Each month, we suggest a group of stocks that could help serve as a portfolio foundation. Here's a look at three such portfolio 'foundation' stocks: Kraft Foods (KFT), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Waste Management (WM).

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Is Waste Management Headed to $45 and Beyond?

Europe, the U.S., and then probably the rest of the developing world, will transition to a low-waste world, and then eventually, to a zero-waste world. And in America, that means good things for Waste Management (WM), which I first wrote about on March 25, 2009 at a price of $25.74.

This winter, WM pushed higher, to about $39, and I obviously still like the shares here.

Waste Management, a promising recycler, has the right business model at the right time. As noted, the percent of businesses and citizens who recycle is likely to continue to rise -- as the value of just about every resource, scrap, and waste product rises, and as communities transition from 'low-waste' to 'no-waste' policies.

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Waste Management: The Right Business Model, at the Right Time

If, as calculated, you took advantage of Waste Management's (WM) side-ways action this summer to scoop-up some shares, you made the correct move.

Waste Management, which I first wrote about on March 25, 2009 at a price of $25.74, has pushed higher since, and I obviously still like the shares here.

Waste Management, a promising recycler, has the right business model at the right time. The percent of businesses and citizens who recycle is likely to continue to rise -- as the value of just about every resource, scrap, and waste product rises -- and as communities transition from 'low-waste' to 'no-waste' policies.

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Waste Management (WM): Investing in Garbage

Waste Management (WM) logo"I'm usually advising investors to avoid garbage, but today I'm advising the opposite," says Jack Adamo, adding, "Waste Management (WM), the largest provider of solid waste disposal in the U.S., is my latest recommendation.

The editor of Insiders Plus explains, "The company also has a growing recyclable and waste-to-energy business.

"The two biggest players, itself and Republic Group, have been on a long road of consolidating the industry. There will eventually only be three of four players.

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Waste Management: Waste Not, Profit Alot

Waste Management (WM), first discussed here on March 25, 2009 at a price of $25.74, has seen its shares meander this summer, but just look on that sideways action as an extended opportunity to scoop-up shares of a promising recycler.

Look for Waste Management to post a 2-3% revenue increase in 2010, as higher prices offset modestly lower volume.

The recession hurt WM's results 2009, as the commercial impact of reduced industrial output rippled throughout the U.S. economy. But in the second half of 2010, volume should start to increase again.

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Waste Management (WM): No Glamor, but Reliability

Waste Management (WM) logo"Managing waste is about as far from glamorous as you can get. But it's essential, and offers relatively reliable growth and defensive qualities that should appeal to conservative investors," says growth stock expert Stephen Leeb.

The editor of The Complete Investor explains, "Waste Management (WM) is the largest waste-management operator in the U.S. and Canada, with about a 25 percent market share.

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Waste Management Is in an Uptrend

The positive story continues with Waste Management (WM), which I first wrote about on March 25, 2009 at a price of $25.74.

Look for Waste Management to post a 3% to 5% revenue increase in 2010, as higher prices offset modestly lower volume.

The recession hurt WM's results in 2009, as the commercial impact of reduced industrial output rippled throughout the U.S. economy. But that's just a temporary, cycling downturn. The long-term trend looks very good for WM, and here's why: 20 million customers, 273 owned/operated landfills, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 98 recycling plants, and more than 100 beneficial-use landfill gas projects. Margins should also improve in 2010. A decent $1.26 annual dividend complements the capital appreciation story.

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Earnings Highlights: Campbell, Dell, Goodyear, JCPenney, Merck, Playboy ...

Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks:

  • Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) lower Q4 earnings topped estimates and same-store sales also declined.
  • Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) reaffirmed its earnings outlook but lowered its revenue forecast for the full year.
  • Daimler AG (DAI) provided guidance for the year that included slashing its dividend, sending shares lower.
  • Dell Inc. (DELL) lower Q4 earnings beat estimates by a penny but it didn't offer guidance, sending shares lower.
  • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT) easily topped Q4 earnings estimates and revenue increased as well.

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Waste Management Rises After Better-Than-Expected Results

Waste Management Inc. (WM) shares jumped nearly 4% after the company reported Tuesday that adjusted net income for the fourth quarter came to $257 million, or $0.52 per share, compared with $241.0 million, or $0.49 per share, for the year-ago quarter. Revenue for the fourth quarter totaled $3.0 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year ago. Analysts expected to see $0.48 per share and $2.9 billion.

For the full year, Waste Management posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.00, compared with $2.22 EPS for 2008. Full-year revenue came to $11.8 billion, down from $13.4 billion for 2008. Analysts expected to see $1.96 per share and $11.7 billion.

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Waste Management Knows Something Can Be Made out of Almost Anything

Waste Management (WM) remains well-positioned to profit from the long-term, secular recycling and no-waste trends, and that's the main reason I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company's shares, first recommended on March 25, 2009, at a price of $25.74.

The recession hurt WM's results in 2009, as the commercial impact of reduced industrial output rippled throughout the U.S. economy. But that's just a temporary, cycling downturn. The long-term trend looks very good for WM, and here's why: 20 million customers, 267 owned/operated landfills, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 105 recycling plants, and more than 100 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.

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Waste Management: Waste little, profit much

The U.S. and global recycling trend has not only continued – its intensifying. In fact, communities are starting to shift from a theory of 'low waste' to a theory of 'no waste' – recycle or reuse everything, which is why I'm Reiterating my Buy rating for Waste Management (WM), first recommended on March 25, 2009 at a price of $25.74. If you bought WM in March, you're up about 26%.

Waste Management posted Q3 EPS of 54 cents, 1 cent above the First Call Q3 EPS estimate of 53c. Institutional investors (IIs) are looking past WM's likely 2-4% revenue decline in 2009 to volume growth in 2010, as demand for both trash and recycling services increases as the U.S. economic recovery gains steam. The First Call FY2009/FY2010 EPS estimates for WM are $1.95 to $2.13.

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Earnings highlights: Coach, Corning, Goodyear, Visa, Waste Management ...

Here are some highlights from last week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:

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Waste Management (WMI) will recycle trashed bank ticker

WMI logoWaste Management (NYSE: WMI - option chain) announced its earnings yesterday and dropped almost 5% on the report, but also sneaked in a little tidbit that I find amusing. WMI declared that as of 8/5, it will trade on the NYSE as WM, which until earlier this year designated Washington Mutual. How appropriate that a company that specializes in, um... waste management, has collected this trashed ticker from the curb and will recycle it for its own purposes.

WMI CEO David Steiner did not mention that connection in the company's announcement, instead saying,"From our trucks to our uniforms, the very recognizable WM represents our company and our people. The WM symbol reinforces how customers, communities and shareholders have come to think of us over the past years, and aligns our branding with our stock symbol." I guess that makes sense it you picture a green Waste Management truck or the logo attached to this post, but I imagine the board members considering the change and relishing how apt it would be.

As for the stock itself, yesterday's earnings came in a penny below expectations and guided downwards for the rest of the year, but this business is not going away any time soon. Also, yesterday's stock dip could have been the result of raised expectations, as WMI had been rising steadily for almost all of July. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on WMI.

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Waste Management knows recycling is a long-term trend

I'm Reiterating my Buy rating for Waste Management (NYSE: WMI), first recommended on March 25, 2009 at a price of $25.74.

Look for rough sailing for the remainder of 2009 for Waste Management, and that should limit the topside to shares for Q3 and Q4. Still, any sign that the U.S. economy continues to strengthen will send institutional investors back into WMI, on increased demand for both trash and recycling services.

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