Citi's Top Equity Strategist Gives His 18 Favorite Stocks In The World
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Harley-Davidson
Ticker:
HOG
Industry:
Consumer discretionary
Price Target:
$58.00
P/E ratio:
15.8
EPS estimates:
$3.45
Why:
Improving retail trends, consumer recovery.
Source: Citigroup
Starbucks
Ticker:
SBUX
Industry:
Consumer discretionary
Price Target:
$65.00
P/E ratio:
21.1
EPS estimates:
$2.64
Why:
U.S. turnaround is making progress, international outlook has improved.
Source: Citigroup
Newell Rubbermaid Inc
Ticker:
NWL
Industry:
Consumer discretionary
Price Target:
$24.00
P/E ratio:
13.1
EPS estimates:
$1.80
Why:
Aggressive cost cutting will help offset tough environment, great cash flow.
Source: Citigroup
Procter & Gamble
Ticker:
PG
Industry:
Consumer staples
Price Target:
$83.00
P/E ratio:
17.4
EPS estimates:
$4.31
Why:
Dominant market share, balanced brand portfolio, great cash flow.
Source: Citigroup
Apache Corp
Ticker:
APA
Industry:
Energy
Price Target:
$95.00
P/E ratio:
10.2
EPS estimates:
$8.40
Why:
Growth opportunities, strong balance sheet.
Source: Citigroup
Blackstone Group LP
Ticker:
BX
Industry:
Financials
Price Target:
$20.00
P/E ratio:
10
EPS estimates:
$1.60
Why:
Strong strategic positioning, it's gaining more market share, rising alternative allocations.
Source: Citigroup
Macerich Co
Ticker:
MAC
Industry:
Financials
Price Target:
$65.25
P/E ratio:
17.7
EPS estimates:
$3.13
Why:
Currently trading at a discount, good internal and external growth drivers and a solid balance sheet.
Source: Citigroup
Aetna
Ticker:
AET
Industry:
Health Care
Price Target:
$59.00
P/E ratio:
8.9
EPS estimates:
$5.60
Why:
Great earnings potential.
Source: Citigroup
FedEx Corp
Ticker:
FDX
Industry:
Industrials
Price Target:
$114.00
P/E ratio:
13
EPS estimates:
$6.30
Why:
Significant earnings growth potential.
Source: Citigroup
Lockheed Martin Corp
Ticker:
LMT
Industry:
Industrials
Price Target:
$110.00
P/E ratio:
9.4
EPS estimates:
$9.05
Why:
Well positioned to benefit from Department of Defence spending shifts, resilient cash flow.
Source: Citigroup
CSX Corp
Ticker:
CSX
Industry:
Industrials
Price Target:
$22.00
P/E ratio:
12.5
EPS estimates:
$1.75
Why:
Will probably exceed internal targets, which would result in higher earnings.
Source: Citigroup
Qualcomm
Ticker:
QCOM
Industry:
Information Technology
Price Target:
$75.00
P/E ratio:
14.3
EPS estimates:
$4.22
Why:
Smartphone market remains strong, they're building a chip unit.
Source: Citigroup
Google Inc
Ticker:
GOOG
Industry:
Information Technology
Price Target:
$830.00
P/E ratio:
14.2
EPS estimates:
$52.96
Why:
Will benefit from growth in online advertising.
Source: Citigroup
Western Union Co
Ticker:
WU
Industry:
Information Technology
Price Target:
$14.50
P/E ratio:
9.7
EPS estimates:
$1.68
Why:
Market leader in money transfers, benefit from global recovery.
Source: Citigroup
Texas Instruments Inc
Ticker:
TXN
Industry:
Information Technology
Price Target:
$38.00
P/E ratio:
15.8
EPS estimates:
$1.63
Why:
Will benefit from better-than-expected management of expenses.
Source: Citigroup
Amphenol Corp
Ticker:
APH
Industry:
Information Technology
Price Target:
$79.00
P/E ratio:
16.1
EPS estimates:
$3.81
Why:
It's diversifying its products and expanding, and its end-market is growing.
Source: Citigroup
The AES Corp
Ticker:
AES
Industry:
Utilities
Price Target:
$14.00
P/E ratio:
8.5
EPS estimates:
$1.21
Stock is attractively valued.
Source: Citigroup
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