Daniel Grizelj/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis Criteo (NASDAQ:CRTO) is showing strong momentum in its transition into a fast-growing adtech software provider. Upgraded management guidance for 2024 revenue and EBITDA has resulted in a 16% return since our last article three months ago, on February 15th 2024. However, Criteo’s EBITDA multiple has remained largely flat….
Daniel Grizelj Since posting strong Q1 results, Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PGY) has climbed nearly 21%. The company showed strong growth in network volume, revenues, and adjusted EBITDA, while also sharing a strong full year guidance. In my opinion, Pagaya could continue witnessing substantial growth due to its expansion in the fast growing POS financing vertical,…
Alvin Man In September 2023, I covered Air Canada with a buy rating, but the stock has not performed as expected, trading flat whereas the S&P 500 returned 18%. I believe it shows how challenging airline investments are and also reflects the challenges that airlines are currently facing on costs that are continuing to rise…
TBE Dear readers/followers, Investing in one of the largest steel businesses on the planet should be a fairly simple choice – unfortunately, it isn’t. The company I’m reviewing here, ThyssenKrupp (OTCPK:TYEKF), is a company that continues to underperform. I had a “BUY” thesis/stance in my last article on the company, which you can find here….
Luis Alvarez I am updating my previous analysis on Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) in light of Q3 2024 earnings, which were released pre-market on Thursday, May 2nd. I had previously rated Cardinal Health a buy for the following reasons: The business was successfully growing on multiple fronts with plenty of room to go Cost mitigation was…
Jacek_Sopotnicki Investment Thesis After falling 65% since April 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery’s (NASDAQ:WBD) valuation is at an all-time low. A forward FCF yield of ~25% and the huge potential of its streaming service Max provide us with a compelling entry point. Short introduction In April 2022 Discovery merged with WarnerMedia to create a new media…
FG Trade Investment Thesis Since we last covered Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK), the largest fintech company in South Africa, the company has made significant progress in its turnaround efforts, made another acquisition, upgraded management, and is now ready to accelerate growth. However, the stock price has not yet fully reflected these developments. Outgoing CEO Chris…
Yuji Sakai Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) recently reported better than expected quarterly earnings, and the outlook for 2024 includes net sales growth and EBITDA growth. With a diversified product offering, KALU also promised net debt/EBITDA reduction, lean manufacturing, and other operational efficiency efforts, which may bring net income growth and dividend growth in the coming…
Michael H Exxon Mobil Corporation is the titan of the oil industry. I wrote an article a couple of months ago explaining why I thought that the American Energy Titan was slated to dominate the last chapter of the Energy industry. Furthermore, that chapter is likely to be longer than a lot of folks appear…
valentinrussanov/E+ via Getty Images Fiserv (NYSE:FI), not Pfizer or Fiverr, is one of the largest fintech in the world with $94 billion in market cap, $19 billion in annual revenues, and $3 billion in net income. The stock has a multidecade history of outperforming the S&P 500, and over the last 6 months, has accumulated…
Userba011d64_201 As buying low and selling high is the well-known and fundamental principle of investing, I believe, less-known lower middle-market lender Monroe Capital (NASDAQ:MRCC), could be one of the options that perfectly fits on principle. Its stock price lost nearly 27% in value in the past three years due to temporary setbacks, such as a…
Robert Way Citigroup Inc.’s (NYSE:C) stock has enjoyed a scintillating twelve months, much to the relief of those who endured the ‘false-hope’ stages in late 2021 and 2022. C Stock 5-Y Returns (Seeking Alpha) We last covered the stock in April last year, when we assigned it a buy rating. Our premise back then was…
Spencer Platt Dear readers/followers, I’ve covered Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) and other advertising giants before, buying them during trough valuation and selling them at attractive prices. In my last article, which by the way you can find here, I made a point for why Omnicom represented a “BUY” but not the “best” buy out there. This…
Editor’s note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome Kenio Fontes as a new contributor. It’s easy to become a Seeking Alpha contributor and earn money for your best investment ideas. Active contributors also get free access to SA Premium. Click here to find out more » Jacek_Sopotnicki In recent years, Warner Bros. (NASDAQ:WBD) has faced…
Capuski/E+ via Getty Images I discovered this stock around the time of Charlie Munger’s passing and it reminded me of one of his investment philosophies. He is said to have famously remarked, “It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.” But as I…
dontree_m We are writing this article as part of a 12-part series, usually with a monthly article, where we will suggest two high-income dividend stocks each time. Over the course of the year, we hope to have roughly 25 such stocks and a portfolio with 8% sustainable income. A million-dollar invested in such a portfolio…
xrrr/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis: I take the view that Swatch Group (OTCPK:SWGAY) is potentially undervalued at this time and could see upside back to the $16 level. I take a bullish view on Swatch Group. The Swatch Group is a famous Swiss manufacturer of watches and jewelry, and is the largest watch…
Justin Sullivan British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI) (BATS) is the largest tobacco company in the world by revenue followed by Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) and Altria Group, Inc. (MO). The company has a rich history going back to the 19th century, and it has survived two world wars while still paying dividends to shareholders….
JHVEPhoto There are many semiconductor companies to choose from, and many offer compelling valuations and future operational and financial advantages. However, at this time, STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:STM) looks like one of the most compelling. While TSMC (TSM) has become what I consider overvalued at this time, STM remains positioned for an attractive entry. Overview &…
buzbuzzer/iStock via Getty Images Business Overview In my opinion, Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSHA) doesn’t get enough praise or attention from investors. This is a business that has been around since the 60s, has been public since 1996 and over the last 20 or so years, the stock has had a CAGR of 15-20% depending on…
Joe Raedle/Getty Images News When investing in stocks, not every investment is working out. But expecting every investment to work out is an impossible standard and to make money as an investor, it is certainly enough when one out of two investments is becoming a success. Especially for long-term investors, it is enough to have…
Just_Super/iStock via Getty Images Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT) is a global developer and manufacturer of medical devices for chronic diseases. Founded in 1949, Medtronic is now a $111 billion (by market cap) healthcare behemoth that employs 95,000 people. The company reports results across four segments: Cardiovascular, 37% of FY 2023 revenue; Neuroscience, 29%; Medical Surgical, 27%;…
malerapaso We previously covered Realty Income (NYSE:O) in November 2023, discussing why it remained a Buy, with the SRC deal projected to be AFFO accretive without having to rely on expensive debt financing as the management continued to deliver competent growth during an uncertain macroeconomic outlook. We believed that the pessimism embedded in the stock…
JHVEPhoto Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) has been a relatively quiet performer since my last update in the summer, with shares of this Southeastern lender underperforming regional bank peers to varying degrees depending on which index you use. Data by YCharts Alongside its peer group, Hancock was staring fund cost headwinds square in the face the last…
photoman Overview I previously rated Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) as a buy in October 2023. It seems that my timing was ideal, as the stock has now moved up over 46% since then. The price appreciation was more severe than anticipated and happened much quicker than expected. At the time of my original analysis, the dividend…
Teamjackson We present our note on Veolia Environnement SA (OTCPK:VEOEF) (OTCPK:VEOEY), the leading global provider of environmental services to municipal and industrial clients, with a Buy rating. We are drawn by Veolia’s exposure to structural tailwinds, cost-cutting efforts, synergies execution leading to significant growth CAGR, dividend coverage, and a cheap valuation. We see the upcoming…
PM Images Listen here or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Why Austin Hankwitz is focused on profitability and cash flow (0:20). Russell 2000 is weirdly undervalued (3:10). This is an abridged conversation from a recent Investing Experts podcast. Transcript Rena Sherbill: Austin Hankwitz, you host Rich Habits Podcast. Writer for Seeking Alpha….
D. Lentz Above: The Vegas downtown market BYD properties are doing well but have been disrupted by construction. That is mostly past now. The massive proliferation of data and constant hash and rehash of metrics and analysis that accompany the coverage of securities today compels savvy investors to extend their need for more diverse sources…
dontree_m Why is Income Important? For younger folks who have a steady job and are many decades away from retirement, income is probably not important. What they need is the growth of their capital. On the other hand, if you are 50 years old or above or a retiree, income from your investments should take…
Vertigo3d Most investors who follow the Healthcare REIT industry know that seniors housing and nursing facilities have been under pressure since 2020 due to the pandemic, and this coupled with higher interest rates have resulted in depressed share prices for many of those REITS. However, I believe this is a case of ‘everyone knows’ as…
Jean-Luc Ichard Above: The MGM lion’s roar is global. It’s a foundational strategy of the company to be wherever gambling moves going forward. MGM top line highlights FY 2023: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Net revenue: $16.2b vs. $13.16b up 23% y/y. Gains mainly from Las Vegas and Macau properties. U.S. regionals edged down due to…
JulPo FLEETCOR (NYSE:FLT) is an overlooked quality company and, given the current share prices, is looking attractive. We explored various valuation methods including a quantitative DCF model and relative valuation and found FLT to be significantly undervalued. It has underperformed the S&P500 over the past five years while clocking in revenue and EPS growth of…
Andrew Merry/Moment via Getty Images The last time I wrote on (NASDAQ:ITI) was in December 2023, and I mentioned that it has potential, but I said to wait for the breakout before entering. The breakout has finally happened, and it looks quite strong. I think ITI can be rewarding, and I will discuss the reasons…
MarioGuti Shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) have underwhelmed since I last covered the Spanish multinational banking giant in October. The ADSs have delivered a circa 9% total return in that time, roughly matching domestic-oriented peer CaixaBank (OTCPK:CAIXY)(OTCPK:CIXPF) but trailing similarly Spanish/LatAm-focused BBVA (BBVA) as well as European financials (EUFN) more generally. Data by YCharts I…
Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty Images Box (NYSE:BOX) offers a compelling risk/reward at current levels in my view. The leading Content Cloud player trails peers on growth but deserves a better multiple given improving margins, new product catalysts, and secular tailwinds for secure collaboration. After years of inconsistent execution, Box may finally be poised to accelerate…
Leon Neal GSK overview GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) is a British multinational “Big Pharma” established in 2000 by the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. It possesses a leading position in the traditional vaccine (Not mRNA vaccine) and HIV area. In fact, GSK produced the first FDA-approved malaria vaccine. Currently, its best-selling vaccine is Shingrix…
MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images Introduction Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) is one of the largest integrated oil sand producers in Canada. Over the past five years, the shares have fallen over 3%, significantly lagging the S&P 500 as well as the Energy ETF (XLE). However, with demand for energy continuing to grow, Suncor looks in increasingly…
bjdlzx Rubellite Energy (TSX:RBY:CA) (OTCPK:RUBLF) was created as a spin-off of assets by Perpetual Energy (OTCPK:PMGYF, PMT:CA) and shares management with Perpetual. It is a pure-play on the Clearwater oil reservoir in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. In two short years, it has increased production from a few hundred barrels of oil a day to…
Justin Sullivan Thesis In my previous article about Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), I assessed Apple and elucidated why we should disregard the move by Chinese authorities to ban Apple devices for employees of state-owned enterprises. At that time, the fair value stood at $224 with a projected future price of $308.9. In this article, I will…
Viorika International Money Express (NASDAQ:IMXI) looks like a strong addition to portfolios looking for stable growth and relatively low risk at this time. The company’s shares look undervalued to me despite P/E ratio concerns, and profitability weaknesses could be eased through operational shifts. Operations International Money Express, or Intermex, is a specialist in money remittance…
mediaphotos Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) reported earnings on January 24th with a favorable reception. Elevance Health is the largest commercial insurance company in the United States. Its comprehensive business model centers on ‘whole health’. Elevance Health’s services extend across various domains of healthcare. These include medical, pharmaceutical, dental, behavioral health, long-term care, and disability plans…
PM Images FS KKR Capital Corp (NYSE:FSK) delivered across the board for income investors over the past year. Business Development Corporation’s (BDC) are more common among income investors rather than investors focused on generating capital appreciation because BDCs must pay out at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders in the form of a…
Shawn Williams/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Elevator Pitch My investment rating for Samsonite International S.A. (OTCPK:SMSOF) [1910:HK] stays as a Buy. I previously wrote about Samsonite International’s Q1 2021 performance and full-year fiscal 2021 business prospects in an article published on June 17, 2021. The focus of the current write-up is Samsonite International’s near-term financial…
Pgiam/iStock via Getty Images The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets is exactly what it says on the tin: a comprehensive, in-depth guide to global investment markets. It includes a treasure trove of quantitative information regarding U.S. and international equities, bonds, and other investment securities, as well as broader macroeconomic conditions. The guide includes detailed…
Hitra British consumer staples giant Reckitt Benckiser (OTCPK:RBGLY)(OTCPK:RBGPF) has continued to underwhelm, with the dollar-denominated ADSs underperforming the global peer group by circa 12ppt over the past couple of years. Performance has been similarly disappointing since I last covered the company on Seeking Alpha back in 2021, with a negative 15% total return representing nearly…
Leonidas Santana Introduction If someone asked me to explain why I thought MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) was a great company in just one sentence, I’d say “it’s the Amazon of Latin America.” Then when they ask how the Amazon River was able to generate net income and cash flow, I’d tell them I’ve already used up my…
Spencer Platt The Health Care sector was one to generally avoid in 2023. Unless you were significantly overweight (no pun intended) in shares of Eli Lilly (LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NVO), it’s probable that you underperformed the S&P 500 given the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLV) weak returns. Has the tide turned in…
Jelena Stanojkovic/iStock via Getty Images At a Glance Delving into Moderna’s (NASDAQ:MRNA) trajectory, my earlier analysis shed light on its eclectic project range. This spectrum spans from oncology to infectious diseases, with notable breakthroughs in RSV and flu vaccines. Moderna has since leaped forward, especially with mRNA-1083. This vaccine, both innovative and dual-purpose, targets COVID-19…
SHansche Looking for income from marine shipping? Spot rates go up, rates go down, but some shipping companies lock in long-term fixed charter rates, which gives income investors more visibility into future dividends. Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) is one of those companies. It had ~2 years of contract cover for its fleet, worth $1.8B, as…
Jeff Fusco Introduction 7.5%. That’s how much Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) shares have risen since January 2018. This performance is horrible, as investors in the S&P 500 made 75% during this period, with lower risks. After all, a well-diversified basket of 500 stocks almost always has lower risks than a single stock. Data by YCharts My…