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Business Insider
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
ALS (CPBLF) Receives a Buy from Goldman Sachs
In a report released yesterday, Niraj Shah from Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on ALS (CPBLF – Research Report), with a price target of A$17.80. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $11.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Shah covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as ALS, Brambles , and Reliance Worldwide Corp.. According to TipRanks, Shah has an average return of 4.8% and a 50.67% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to Goldman Sachs, ALS also received a Buy from J.P. Morgan's Russell Gill in a report issued today. However, yesterday, Jefferies downgraded ALS (Other OTC: CPBLF) to a Hold. The company has a one-year high of $12.55 and a one-year low of $8.19. Currently, ALS has an average volume of 8,065.
Business Insider
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Goldman Sachs Keeps Their Buy Rating on Incitec Pivot (ICPVF)
In a report released on May 12, Niraj Shah from Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Incitec Pivot (ICPVF – Research Report), with a price target of A$3.05. The company's shares closed last Friday at $1.50. Confident Investing Starts Here: Quickly and easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Shah is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 3.5% and a 48.30% success rate. Shah covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Brambles , Reece Limited, and Reliance Worldwide Corp.. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Incitec Pivot with a $1.93 average price target, representing a 28.47% upside. In a report released on May 13, UBS also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a A$3.25 price target.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Online Retail Stocks Q1 Recap: Benchmarking Wayfair (NYSE:W)
As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it's time to take stock of this quarter's best and worst performers in the online retail industry, including Wayfair (NYSE:W) and its peers. Consumers ever rising demand for convenience, selection, and speed are secular engines underpinning ecommerce adoption. For years prior to Covid, ecommerce penetration as a percentage of overall retail would grow 1-2% annually, but in 2020 adoption accelerated by 5%, reaching 25%, as increased emphasis on convenience drove consumers to structurally buy more online. The surge in buying caused many online retailers to rapidly grow their logistics infrastructures, preparing them for further growth in the years ahead as consumer shopping habits continue to shift online. The 5 online retail stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts' consensus estimates by 1% while next quarter's revenue guidance was in line. In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 3.2% on average since the latest earnings results. Founded in 2002 by Niraj Shah, Wayfair (NYSE:W) is a leading online retailer of mass-market home goods in the US, UK, Canada, and Germany. Wayfair reported revenues of $2.73 billion, flat year on year. This print exceeded analysts' expectations by 0.7%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a mixed quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates but a decline in its buyers. "Despite persistent category volatility which marked a fourth consecutive year beginning with contraction, we were able to once again outperform our peers and take healthy market share while driving meaningful improvements in profitability. Year-over-year growth excluding the impact of Germany came in nicely positive - driven by the US business up 1.6% against a category that we estimate declined over the same time frame. Tariffs are clearly top of mind for everyone - while there's a lot of uncertainty in the broader economy, we have direct line of sight and strong conviction on what we need to do for both our customers and our suppliers," said Niraj Shah, CEO, co-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair. Wayfair delivered the slowest revenue growth of the whole group. The company reported 21.1 million active buyers, down 5.4% year on year. Interestingly, the stock is up 8.3% since reporting and currently trades at $32.71. Read our full report on Wayfair here, it's free. Known for its glass tower car vending machines, Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) provides a convenient automotive shopping experience by offering an online platform for buying and selling used cars. Carvana reported revenues of $4.23 billion, up 38.3% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 6.2%. The business had an exceptional quarter with a solid beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates and impressive growth in its units. Carvana scored the biggest analyst estimates beat and fastest revenue growth among its peers. The company reported 133,898 units sold, up 45.7% year on year. The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 3.9% since reporting. It currently trades at $268.80. Is now the time to buy Carvana? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Founded by Jeff Bezos after quitting his stock-picking job at D.E. Shaw, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is the world's largest online retailer and provider of cloud computing services. Amazon reported revenues of $155.7 billion, up 8.6% year on year, in line with analysts' expectations. It was a mixed quarter as it posted a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates but operating income guidance for next quarter missing analysts' expectations. Interestingly, the stock is up 1.8% since the results and currently trades at $193.20. Read our full analysis of Amazon's results here. Launched in 2003 by software engineers Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, Revolve (NASDAQ:RVLV) is a fashion retailer leveraging social media and a community of fashion influencers to drive its merchandising strategy. Revolve reported revenues of $296.7 million, up 9.7% year on year. This print met analysts' expectations. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also put up a solid beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates and a narrow beat of analysts' number of active customers estimates. The company reported 2.7 million active buyers, up 6% year on year. The stock is down 6.6% since reporting and currently trades at $17.70. Read our full, actionable report on Revolve here, it's free. Founded in 2010 by Harvard Business School student Bom Kim, Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) is an e-commerce giant often referred to as the "Amazon of South Korea". Coupang reported revenues of $7.91 billion, up 11.2% year on year. This number missed analysts' expectations by 1.9%. All in all, it was a mixed quarter for the company. Coupang had the weakest performance against analyst estimates among its peers. The company reported 23.6 million active buyers, up 8.8% year on year. The stock is up 8.4% since reporting and currently trades at $26. Read our full, actionable report on Coupang here, it's free. Thanks to the Fed's series of rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has cooled significantly from its post-pandemic highs, drawing closer to the 2% goal. This disinflation has occurred without severely impacting economic growth, suggesting the success of a soft landing. The stock market thrived in 2024, spurred by recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November), and a notable surge followed Donald Trump's presidential election win in November, propelling indices to historic highs. Nonetheless, the outlook for 2025 remains clouded by potential trade policy changes and corporate tax discussions, which could impact business confidence and growth. The path forward holds both optimism and caution as new policies take shape. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Top 5 Growth Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Join Paid Stock Investor Research Help us make StockStory more helpful to investors like yourself. Join our paid user research session and receive a $50 Amazon gift card for your opinions. Sign up here.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
W Q1 Earnings Call: Wayfair Navigates Tariff Volatility Amid Flat Sales, Margin Improvement
Online home goods retailer Wayfair (NYSE:W) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $2.73 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was significantly above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy W? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $2.73 billion vs analyst estimates of $2.71 billion (flat year on year, 0.7% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.10 vs analyst estimates of -$0.20 (significant beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $106 million vs analyst estimates of $79.21 million (3.9% margin, 33.8% beat) Operating Margin: -4.5%, up from -8.6% in the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow was -$139 million, down from $102 million in the previous quarter Active Customers: 21.1 million, down 1.2 million year on year Market Capitalization: $4.32 billion Wayfair's first quarter results were shaped by management's focus on operational flexibility and supplier partnerships in the face of ongoing tariff uncertainty and a contracting home goods market. CEO Niraj Shah emphasized, 'Our platform's breadth of global suppliers and unbranded, highly substitutable product categories have allowed us to maintain competitive pricing, even as tariffs and economic headwinds persisted.' Looking ahead, management pointed to continued cost control, supplier engagement, and investment in high-return initiatives as key drivers for the remainder of the year. CFO Kate Gulliver described the approach as 'leaning into areas where we see a clear path to gain share while simultaneously growing adjusted EBITDA dollars and free cash flow in 2025.' The team remains focused on actions that can deliver profitable growth despite macroeconomic volatility. Wayfair's leadership detailed a quarter marked by resilient U.S. performance, supplier-driven marketplace dynamics, and targeted cost control, while also outlining the impact of tariffs and their strategy for navigating industry volatility. Supplier Competition and Pricing: Management highlighted how Wayfair's platform encourages intense competition among over 20,000 suppliers, which has limited suppliers' willingness to raise prices despite higher tariffs. This dynamic, according to Shah, is reinforced by the largely unbranded and substitutable nature of home goods sold on the site. CastleGate Fulfillment Leverage: The company's logistics network, CastleGate, was cited as a key tool for helping suppliers lower fulfillment costs and enable faster delivery. In Q1, many suppliers increased inventory imports ahead of anticipated tariffs, temporarily raising upfront costs for Wayfair but expected to improve product availability and price competitiveness in future quarters. Supplier Advertising Momentum: Wayfair's supplier advertising business continued to expand, with adoption growing over 40% among suppliers spending at least 100 basis points of their revenue on advertising. The company is testing new features, such as co-bidding for off-site advertising, to drive further adoption. International Business Exit: Leadership reiterated the strategic decision to exit the German market, reallocating resources to areas with higher expected returns. This action contributed to a 10.9% decline in international segment revenue but improved overall company focus. Cost Structure Optimization: Significant reductions in selling, operations, technology, and administrative expenses were achieved, with SOTG&A down by roughly $50 million year over year. This efficiency supports ongoing investment in growth initiatives and margin improvement. Management expects future performance to hinge on the company's ability to deepen supplier partnerships, maintain cost discipline, and adapt to shifting tariff regimes while expanding high-margin services. Tariff and Supply Chain Adaptation: Wayfair's diversified supplier base and global logistics network are central to mitigating tariff impacts. Management believes that ongoing supplier flexibility and production shifts will help preserve competitive pricing, though the macro demand environment remains unpredictable. Advertising Services Expansion: The push to grow supplier advertising revenue is expected to be a margin driver. New advertising products and increased supplier participation could provide incremental profitability, especially as more suppliers seek volume in a challenging category. Cost Control and Efficiency: Continued focus on reducing structural costs, particularly in operations and technology, is intended to support adjusted EBITDA growth and free cash flow, even if sales growth remains subdued. Christopher Horvers (JPMorgan): Asked about the impact of holiday timing and consumer sentiment on Q1 demand. Management clarified that demand remained stable and suppliers resisted price increases, attributing higher average order value mostly to product mix. Jonathan Matuszewski (Jefferies): Inquired whether suppliers are raising prices on other platforms before Wayfair. Shah responded that most suppliers are cautious about raising prices anywhere and are prioritizing competitiveness across all channels. Brian Nagel (Oppenheimer): Asked whether tariff costs are absorbed by suppliers or affect Wayfair's margins. Shah explained that the platform model means suppliers mostly bear the cost, while Wayfair provides data and logistics tools to help manage these pressures. Ygal Arounian (Citi): Sought clarity on supply chain shifts and supplier flexibility if new tariffs are enacted. Management detailed the diversification of production and the logistics capabilities that support rapid shifts, noting the wide range of countries now supplying goods to Wayfair. Simeon Gutman (Morgan Stanley): Questioned contingency plans if tariffs cause price "sticker shock." Management emphasized improvements in both supplier breadth and internal efficiency since previous tariff episodes, which bolster resilience and margin stability. Looking ahead, the StockStory team will monitor (1) how effectively Wayfair leverages its CastleGate logistics network and supplier relationships to maintain competitive pricing amid tariff shifts, (2) the continued growth and profitability of supplier advertising services, and (3) further progress in cost structure optimization. The impact of new store openings and physical retail expansion will also be important developments to track. Wayfair currently trades at a forward EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.5×. At this valuation, is it a buy or sell post earnings? The answer lies in our free research report. 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 176% over the last five years. 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 Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Small-Cap Stock to Consider Right Now and 2 to Avoid
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors. The downside that can come from buying these securities is precisely why we started StockStory - to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. That said, here is one small-cap stock that could be the next 100 bagger and two best left ignored. Two Small-Cap Stocks to Sell: Wayfair (W) Market Cap: $3.87 billion Founded in 2002 by Niraj Shah, Wayfair (NYSE:W) is a leading online retailer of mass-market home goods in the US, UK, Canada, and Germany. Why Do We Avoid W? Active Customers have declined by 2.1% annually over the last two years, suggesting it may need to revamp its features or user experience to stay competitive Bad unit economics and steep infrastructure costs are reflected in its low gross margin of 30.5% High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 5× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens At $31.17 per share, Wayfair trades at 7.6x forward EV/EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than W. ADT (ADT) Market Cap: $6.81 billion Founded in 1874 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT (NYSE:ADT) is a provider of security, automation, and smart home solutions, offering comprehensive services for home and business protection. Why Do We Think Twice About ADT? Sluggish trends in its customers suggest customers aren't adopting its solutions as quickly as the company hoped Anticipated sales growth of 4.3% for the next year implies demand will be shaky Low returns on capital reflect management's struggle to allocate funds effectively ADT is trading at $8.29 per share, or 9.5x forward P/E. If you're considering ADT for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. One Small-Cap Stock to Watch: Universal Display (OLED) Market Cap: $6.68 billion Serving major consumer electronics manufacturers, Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED) is a provider of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies used in display and lighting applications. Why Are We Positive On OLED?
