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6 days ago
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3 Low-Volatility Stocks Skating on Thin Ice
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn't always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere. Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. Keeping that in mind, here are three low-volatility stocks to avoid and some better opportunities instead. Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.69 Founded in 1999 by two engineers from MIT, Akamai (NASDAQ:AKAM) provides software for organizations to efficiently deliver web content to their customers. Why Are We Out on AKAM? Sales trends were unexciting over the last three years as its 4.5% annual growth was well below the typical software company Bad unit economics and steep infrastructure costs are reflected in its gross margin of 59.1%, one of the worst among software companies Long payback periods on sales and marketing expenses limit customer growth and signal the company operates in a highly competitive environment Akamai is trading at $76.17 per share, or 2.8x forward price-to-sales. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including AKAM in your portfolio, it's free. Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.87 Established in 2018 as a spin-off from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Frontdoor (NASDAQ:FTDR) is a provider of home warranty and service plans. Why Are We Wary of FTDR? Number of home service plans has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings Capital intensity will likely ramp up in the next year as its free cash flow margin is expected to contract by 2.4 percentage points Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam At $55.95 per share, Frontdoor trades at 18.5x forward P/E. If you're considering FTDR for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.58 Operating as a majority-owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems since its founding in 1983, US Cellular (NYSE:USM) is a regional wireless telecommunications provider serving 4.6 million customers across 21 states with mobile phone, internet, and IoT services. Why Should You Sell USM? Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 1.6% annually over the last five years Adjusted operating margin profits fell over the last five years as its sales dropped and it struggled to adjust its fixed costs Falling earnings per share over the last five years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term U.S. Cellular's stock price of $62.78 implies a valuation ratio of 5.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than USM. Market indices reached historic highs following Donald Trump's presidential victory in November 2024, but the outlook for 2025 is clouded by new trade policies that could impact business confidence and growth. While this has caused many investors to adopt a "fearful" wait-and-see approach, we're leaning into our best ideas that can grow regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Take advantage of Mr. Market by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Kalagram — a mini India of crafts and culture to come up in Dwarka Sector 7
Artistically designed huts dedicated to the culture of different states and regions across India, with space for artisans to exhibit and sell their handicrafts, an amphitheatre for screenings and musical performances, and a culinary centre — an elaborate village habitat-themed hub for all things art and heritage is set to come up in the city soon, officials aware of the matter said. Named Kalagram (which translates to village of art, adhering to the established theme), the Central Public Works Department will develop the cultural complex in Dwarka's Sector 7 within the campus of the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT). The project, which was cleared by the Union ministry of culture in 2023, has already received a funding sanction of ₹1 crore. The construction work is expected to complete within a year, said officials. CPWD has already floated tenders for the same. 'Once operational, the complex is expected to become a major attraction not only for Delhi residents but also for tourists and artists from across the country. It will serve as a platform for rural artisans to gain urban exposure, create economic opportunities, and enable cross-cultural learning,' said CCRT chairman, Vinod Narayan Indurkar. The initiative is part of the government's larger Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) campaign — a tribute to 75 years of Indian independence — and is being developed with a vision of showcasing the country's diverse traditional and contemporary art forms, Indurkar added. According to minutes from the 2023 board meeting, Kalagram's focus will be on 'imbibing architectural, aesthetic, historic, environmental, archaeological and even spiritual and symbolic values embedded in our heritage.' Spanning over 2.3 acres, Kalagram is being envisioned as a 'mini India', offering a panoramic view of the cultural mosaic that defines the nation. The complex will house 12 artistically designed huts, each dedicated to a different region of India and reflecting its unique craft, textile, and art traditions. These huts will provide space to artisans from across the country to exhibit and sell their handicrafts. In addition to these permanent structures, it will also feature temporary kiosks, an amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 400 people, and spaces for exhibitions, workshops, and live performances. It will be functional throughout the year to maintain consistent footfall and public engagement. There are also provisions for multiple conference rooms, and in the next phase of development, a hostel facility is expected to be added to accommodate artists and participants. 'We are in contact with artistes and performers from across the country, who will be invited for live performances and shows every day. We want to develop Kalagram as a lively and active space where people can spend time. That is why we are also developing a large open cafeteria,' said Indurkar. He added that the walls and other spaces within Kalagram will be adorned with handicraft and folk art from different regions across the country. The Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) last month granted design and development approval for the project. Officials familiar with the matter said the project has been carefully designed to blend into the urban character of Dwarka while adding a distinct cultural identity to the area. The detailed project report (DPR) states that the project has been conceived on the theme of a 'village habitat'. From the entrance structures to the material used, all elements will be in sync with a typical village environment, officials said, which will include walls finished with mud plaster, and roof of huts made with corrugated bamboo sheets. 'The exhibition huts have been placed at different levels in such a way to have the OAT as a contiguous part of the display area, thus enabling the visitors to enjoy cultural activities being arranged in the OAT from time-to-time. Site planning has been done in such a way that minimum trees will have to be cut,' the DPR mentions. Officials from the culture ministry said that Kalagram will not just be a tourist destination, but a functional cultural hub, serving students, art practitioners, scholars, and general visitors as a 'living ecosystem of culture and learning', adding that the project will draw from India's ancient gurukul system in its layout and learning modules. Established in 1979, CCRT has been promoting India's intangible heritage through educational programmes, scholarships for young artists, and its popular Virasat Kamaladevi Festival, which honours the contributions of cultural stalwart Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
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Akamai (NASDAQ:AKAM) Posts Q1 Sales In Line With Estimates, Quarterly Revenue Guidance Slightly Exceeds Expectations
Web content delivery and security company Akamai (NASDAQ:AKAM) met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 2.9% year on year to $1.02 billion. The company expects next quarter's revenue to be around $1.02 billion, coming in 1.1% above analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.70 per share was 8.6% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Akamai? Find out in our full research report. Revenue: $1.02 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.01 billion (2.9% year-on-year growth, in line) Adjusted EPS: $1.70 vs analyst estimates of $1.57 (8.6% beat) Adjusted Operating Income: $307 million vs analyst estimates of $285.2 million (30.2% margin, 7.7% beat) The company slightly lifted its revenue guidance for the full year to $4.13 billion at the midpoint from $4.1 billion Management slightly raised its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $6.25 at the midpoint Operating Margin: 15.2%, down from 16.9% in the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 5.4%, down from 17.7% in the previous quarter Market Capitalization: $12.11 billion "Akamai delivered a solid start to the year with our results meeting or exceeding expectations," said Dr. Tom Leighton, Akamai's Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1999 by two engineers from MIT, Akamai (NASDAQ:AKAM) provides software for organizations to efficiently deliver web content to their customers. A company's long-term sales performance is one signal of its overall quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years. Unfortunately, Akamai's 4.5% annualized revenue growth over the last three years was weak. This was below our standard for the software sector and is a poor baseline for our analysis. This quarter, Akamai grew its revenue by 2.9% year on year, and its $1.02 billion of revenue was in line with Wall Street's estimates. Company management is currently guiding for a 4.3% year-on-year increase in sales next quarter. Looking further ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to grow 3.2% over the next 12 months, similar to its three-year rate. This projection doesn't excite us and suggests its products and services will face some demand challenges. Software is eating the world and there is virtually no industry left that has been untouched by it. That drives increasing demand for tools helping software developers do their jobs, whether it be monitoring critical cloud infrastructure, integrating audio and video functionality, or ensuring smooth content streaming. Click here to access a free report on our 3 favorite stocks to play this generational megatrend. The customer acquisition cost (CAC) payback period measures the months a company needs to recoup the money spent on acquiring a new customer. This metric helps assess how quickly a business can break even on its sales and marketing investments. Akamai's recent customer acquisition efforts haven't yielded returns as its CAC payback period was negative this quarter, meaning its incremental sales and marketing investments outpaced its revenue. The company's inefficiency indicates it operates in a highly competitive environment where there is little differentiation between Akamai's products and its peers. We enjoyed seeing Akamai beat analysts' EBITDA expectations this quarter. We were also glad its EPS guidance for next quarter exceeded Wall Street's estimates. On the other hand, revenue was just in line. Overall, this print had some key positives. The market seemed to be hoping for more, and the stock traded down 1.4% to $84.35 immediately after reporting. Big picture, is Akamai a buy here and now? What happened in the latest quarter matters, but not as much as longer-term business quality and valuation, when deciding whether to invest in this stock. We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it's free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
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1 Profitable Stock with Solid Fundamentals and 2 to Steer Clear Of
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn't mean it will thrive tomorrow. Not all profitable companies are created equal, and that's why we built StockStory - to help you find the ones that truly shine bright. That said, here is one profitable company that leverages its financial strength to beat the competition and two best left off your watchlist. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 13.4% Founded in 1999 by two engineers from MIT, Akamai (NASDAQ:AKAM) provides software for organizations to efficiently deliver web content to their customers. Why Is AKAM Risky? Sales trends were unexciting over the last three years as its 4.9% annual growth was well below the typical software company Sky-high servicing costs result in an inferior gross margin of 59.4% that must be offset through increased usage Long payback periods on sales and marketing expenses limit customer growth and signal the company operates in a highly competitive environment Akamai's stock price of $75.22 implies a valuation ratio of 2.7x forward price-to-sales. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including AKAM in your portfolio, it's free. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 8.5% Best known for its SPAM brand, Hormel (NYSE:HRL) is a packaged foods company with products that span meat, poultry, shelf-stable foods, and spreads. Why Does HRL Fall Short? Falling unit sales over the past two years imply it may need to invest in product improvements to get back on track Easily substituted products (and therefore stiff competition) result in an inferior gross margin of 16.7% that must be offset through higher volumes Sales over the last three years were less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 4.9% annually while its revenue was flat At $30.71 per share, Hormel Foods trades at 18x forward price-to-earnings. If you're considering HRL for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 4.4% Formerly known as Apollo Medical Holdings until early 2024, Astrana Health (NASDAQ:ASTH) operates a technology-powered healthcare platform that enables physicians to deliver coordinated care while successfully participating in value-based payment models. Why Are We Positive On ASTH? Annual revenue growth of 33.3% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle Revenue outlook for the upcoming 12 months is outstanding and shows it's on track to gain market share Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 18.7% annually Astrana Health is trading at $31.90 per share, or 7x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like Axon (+711% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
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Akamai Delivers Infrastructure Support to Ensure Uninterrupted Linux Kernel Development
Akamai picks up the hosting of bringing long-term stability to development and maintenance of the open source Linux operating system CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Development work on the Linux kernel — the core software that underpins the open source Linux operating system — has a new infrastructure partner in Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. The company's cloud computing service and content delivery network (CDN) will support the main distribution system for Linux kernel source code and the primary coordination vehicle for its global developer network. Akamai signed a multi-year agreement with the Linux Kernel Organization to provide infrastructure services to the project and its global cohort of developers. The work of these engineers — many of whom work as volunteers — is critical to maintaining the security and performance of the world's most widely deployed open source operating system. Linux and its derivatives are used by most if not all governments, research laboratories, nonprofit organizations, and corporations globally. It powers smartphones, industrial devices, consumer products, and the data centers that enable cloud computing. It also runs most of the internet, all of the world's top 500 supercomputers, and the world's stock exchanges. The Linux kernel is massive — approximately 28 million lines of code. Since 2005, more than 13,500 developers from more than 1,300 different companies have contributed to the Linux kernel. Additionally, there are many kernel versions, and developers update the code constantly, distributing that code to developers who are working on various distributions of Linux. Akamai now delivers the infrastructure that these developers and their users rely on, at no cost, supporting the Git environments developers use to access kernel sources quickly, regardless of where they're based. "Like the rest of the world, Akamai depends on Linux. By supporting we're giving back to the community, just as we've done via our commitments to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)," said Alex Chircop, Chief Architect, Akamai Cloud, and member of the CNCF's Technical Oversight Committee. "The foundation of our cloud platform is built on a long history of Linux and open source technologies. It's the Lin in Linode. By providing stable, secure, and unwavering support for we're doing our part to contribute to the preservation of the world's most widely deployed open source software, Linux." "Akamai has deep roots in the open source community," said Chris Aniszczyk, Chief Technology Officer of CNCF. "As an important member of CNCF, they have actively contributed to key projects, including OpenTelemetry, Argo, and Prometheus, and donated US$1 million in infrastructure credits for compute infrastructure projects. The support they are providing the Linux kernel further showcases the company's long-standing stewardship and commitment to the people and software who make open source projects what they are today." Akamai is a Gold Member of the CNCF and a Platinum Sponsor of KubeCon — and, earlier this year, Akamai pledged US$1 million to CNCF projects. Akamai developers have contributed to the Linux kernel to make it more secure, are active contributors to several CNCF-hosted projects, and have participated in projects that have won the Levchin Prize for Real-World Cryptography. In 2022, Akamai acquired Linux cloud pioneer Linode, followed by Ondat in 2023, a cloud-based storage technology provider with a Kubernetes-native platform for running stateful applications anywhere at scale. The cloud company is certified as part of CNCF's Certified Kubernetes Conformance Program. Its Linode Kubernetes Engine is a fully managed K8s container orchestration engine for deploying and managing containerized applications and workloads. Akamai also announced that it is providing infrastructure and delivery support for Alpine Linux, one of the most popular Linux distributions. About AkamaiAkamai is the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Our market-leading security solutions, superior threat intelligence, and global operations team provide defense in depth to safeguard enterprise data and applications everywhere. Akamai's full-stack cloud computing solutions deliver performance and affordability on the world's most distributed platform. Global enterprises trust Akamai to provide the industry-leading reliability, scale, and expertise they need to grow their business with confidence. Learn more at and or follow Akamai Technologies on X and LinkedIn. About The Linux Kernel OrganizationThe Linux Kernel Organization is a California Public Benefit Corporation established in 2002 to distribute the Linux kernel and other open source software to the public without charge. Recognized as a 501(c)3 private operating foundation, the Linux Kernel Organization is managed by The Linux Foundation, which provides full technical, financial, and staffing support for running and maintaining the infrastructure. ContactsAkamai Media Relationsakamaipr@ Akamai Investor Relationsinvrel@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Akamai Technologies, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
