SmallCapPower | January 28, 2016: Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is calculated using regression analysis, and it can be viewed as the stock’s responsiveness to swings in the market. A Beta of about 1 indicates similar levels of volatility to the market index, and the stocks on our list today have historically been even less prone to severe price fluctuations.
Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE: STZ) – $146.11
Distillers & Wineries
Constellation Brands, Inc. is an international beverage alcohol company. Its operating segments include Beer, Wine and Spirits and Corporate Operations and Other. The Company’s wine portfolio is complemented by select spirits brands and other select beverage alcohol products. It is a multi-category supplier (beer, wine and spirits) of beverage alcohol in the United States. The Company’s customers include wholesale distributors, retailers, on premise locations and government alcohol beverage control agencies.
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Market Cap: $29,641,682,698
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Revenue (LTM): $11,357,400,000
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Beta (3 Year, weekly): 0.76
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YTD Price Change: 4.4%
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) – $49.03
Integrated Telecommunications Services
Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) is a holding company that, acting through its subsidiaries, provides communications, information and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses and governmental agencies. Its segments include Wireless and Wireline.
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Market Cap: $191,399,792,364
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Revenue (LTM): $227,812,000,000
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Beta (3 Year, weekly): 0.74
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YTD Price Change: 1.8%
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) – $69.49
Toys & Juvenile Products
Electronic Arts Inc is a game software content and services provider that develops, markets, publishes and distributes game software content for consumers of various video game machines and electronic devices. It also provides game software-related services. The Company’s brands include Battlefield, Mass Effect, Need for Speed, Dragon Age, The Sims, Bejeweled and Plants v. Zombies, as well as brands based on licensed intellectual property such as FIFA, Madden NFL and Star Wars.
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Market Cap: $21,557,631,921
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Revenue (LTM): $4,329,000,000
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Beta (3 Year, weekly): 1.05
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YTD Price Change: 0.9%
Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) – $53.78
Apparel & Accessories Retailers
Ross Stores, Inc. is an off-price retailer of name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family. The Company operates two brands of off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores, Ross Dress for Less (Ross) and dd’s DISCOUNTS. The Ross brand stores offers its products at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices every day.
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Market Cap: $21,926,972,974
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Revenue (LTM): $25,637,368,000
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Beta (3 Year, weekly): 0.94
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YTD Price Change: 0.6%
Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) – $111.06
Restaurants & Bars
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. is a pizza retail chain that operates pizza stores at 11,900 locations in over 80 markets. The Company operates in three business segments: domestic stores, international franchise and supply chain. Its basic menu features pizza products in various sizes and crust types. Its store also offers oven-baked sandwiches, pasta, boneless chicken and wings, bread side items, desserts and Coca-Cola soft drink products.
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Market Cap: $6,098,632,319
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Revenue (LTM): $2,620,322,000
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Beta (3 Year, weekly): 0.71
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YTD Price Change: 0.3%
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