5 Best International Stocks In 2021

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In this article, we discuss the 5 best international stocks in 2021. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these stocks, go directly to the 10 Best International Stocks In 2021.

5. AstraZeneca PLS (NASDAQ: AZN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37

AstraZeneca PLS (NASDAQ: AZN) ranks fifth on the list of 10 best international stocks in 2021. The pharmaceutical company is based in the United Kingdom.

Earlier this year, AstraZeneca PLS (NASDAQ: AZN) purchased pharmaceutical company Alexion Pharmaceuticals for $39 billion. The acquisition is motivated by AstraZeneca’s aim to strengthen its position in immunology.

On August 12th, JPMorgan analyst James Gordon resumed coverage on AstraZeneca PLS (NASDAQ: AZN) with an Overweight rating. The analyst mentioned that he believes that a re-rating of the stock is possible.

The company has a market cap of $181.70 billion and currently offers a dividend yield of 2.39%. In the second quarter of 2021, AstraZeneca PLS (NASDAQ: AZN) reported an EPS of $0.45, missing estimates by $0.24. However, the company’s second-quarter revenue came in at $8.22 billion, beating revenue estimates by $724.60 million. Shares of AstraZeneca PLS (NASDAQ: AZN) gained 4.66% in the last twelve months and 17.24% year-to-date.

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