American Tower
This top company printed an all-time high last November and has almost traded back to it, after being down to sideways for almost a year. American Tower Corp. (NYSE: AMT) is one of the largest global real estate investment trusts (REITs), as well as a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multi-tenant communications real estate with a portfolio of approximately 97,000 communications sites. It is on track to own and operate 100,000 cell towers by the end of 2015, in both U.S. and international operations. It is also reported that the company is already processing about 900 applications in its pipeline to add additional carriers to the newly acquired Verizon towers.
Shareholders receive a 2% distribution. The Merrill Lynch price target for the stock is $131. The Wall Street consensus target is $130. The shares closed Tuesday at $110.61.
Comcast
This broadcasting-related stock could have big upside potential. Comcast Corp. (NYSE: CMCSA) is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings.
Comcast investors receive a 1.67% dividend. The Merrill Lynch price target is $84. The consensus price objective is $75.70. Comcast closed trading on Tuesday at $65.83.
Devon Energy
This company is expected to have a substantial portion of its total 2016 production in natural gas, and it also resides on the US 1 list. Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) an independent energy company, primarily engages in the exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) in the United States and Canada. It operates approximately 19,000 wells. It also offers midstream energy services, including gathering, transmission, processing, fractionation and marketing to producers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil and condensates through its natural gas pipelines, plants and treatment facilities.
Investors receive a 0.55% dividend. The $64 Merrill Lynch price target is well above the consensus target of $46.28. Devon closed Tuesday at $43.28.
General Dynamics
This company, like other major defense prime contractors, had a very solid year and makes the US 1 list. General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE: GD) is a worldwide aerospace and defense company, and it has over 96,000 employees worldwide. General Dynamics operates through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems and Information Systems and Technology. The U.S. government is its largest customer, which could continue to bode well if Congress does not change hands.
Investors are paid a 1.98% dividend. Merrill Lynch has a $170 price target, while the consensus estimate is $168.69. The stock closed at $153.55.
Home Depot
This company remains the undisputed leader in the home improvement retail category. Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,270 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico.
Home Depot stores sell various building materials, home improvement products, and lawn and garden products, as well as provide installation, home maintenance and professional service programs to do-it-yourself (DIY), do-it-for-me (DIFM) and professional customers.
Home Depot investors receive a 2.15% dividend. Merrill Lynch has $158 price target. The consensus price objective is $150.55, and shares closed Tuesday at $128.20.
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