Netflix Pre-earnings Analysis Netflix investors have been rewarded over the past twelve months as the stock has doubled and nearly reached the $1,000 milestone. From hosting professional boxing matches to live comedy shows, the company has expanded its reach to new heights. However, with earnings quickly approaching, many are wondering whether Netflix can deliver strong enough results to sustain its stock valuation. Once an essential part of the “FAANG” stocks—comprising Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta (formerly Facebook)—Netflix has been excluded from the group as the rise of artificial intelligence and other new technologies gave way to the “Magnificent 7” stocks. Despite this, Netflix’s performance remains strong, suggesting it still holds a significant position in the market. In 2024,...
FedEx Corporation (FDX) Pre-earnings Analysis It has been a year of uncertainty for FedEx investors as the company continues its plans to reshape the business, potentially by spinning off the freight segment into a standalone entity. This move has divided investors—some view it as a strategy to unlock value, while others argue it may not be the best long-term option. Either way, FedEx stock has been stagnant, fluctuating violently between lows of $234.00 and highs of $314.00 this year. As of today’s close, FedEx has delivered a 0% return to its investors in the past twelve months, excluding the dividend, which currently yields 1.95%. The company’s long history of consistent dividend growth has secured its place in dividend-focused portfolios,...
ServiceTitan (TTAN) Initial Public Offering Blockbuster IPOs were a norm in 2020-2021 during times of loose monetary policy, but as interest rates tightened and the economy went into recovery mode, companies who were set to make their public debut decided to hold off till the tides turned. ServiceTitan is one of the largest IPOs since the interest rate hike cycle, initially set to go public at $71 a share, but quickly popped to a high of $105 on their first day of trading (today). This reminded many traders and investors of times in 2020 when IPOs would open 30-50% above their initial estimate, but many learned from those days that early performance is not always an indicator of success in...
Broadcom Pre-earnings Analysis Broadcom shares are trading near all-time highs ahead of the company’s final quarterly earnings report for the year. 2024 has been a remarkable year for the company, with revenue growth of 34%, 43%, and 47% in the first three quarters, respectively. These strong results have set Broadcom on track to achieve its most successful year ever. However, as the earnings release approaches, investors remain cautious about key challenges, particularly the company’s profit margins. Despite robust revenue growth, Broadcom's net income has taken a significant hit this year, dipping into negative territory last quarter due to higher expenses tied to its 2023 acquisition of VMware. This decline in profitability has driven the company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio to...
MP Materials Analysis Shares of MP Materials reached a new two-year high today following China's announcement to ban certain specialty mineral exports to the U.S. This news comes just days after President-Elect Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, likely marking the beginning of a series of retaliatory measures between the two countries. Shares of other precious metals and mining companies also experienced an influx of buyers, as the news could boost U.S. mineral production. MP Materials itself is a relatively small company that has been in operation for only a short time. The Nevada-based materials producer achieved impressive growth from 2020 to 2022, increasing revenue from $134 million to $527 million over three years. However, it saw...
