Validea Kenneth Fisher Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 2/11/2025
Stock Ratings Update: Validea's Price/Sales Investor model, based on Kenneth Fisher's strategy, has upgraded QuinStreet Inc. (QNST) from 40% to 60% and Telefonica Brasil SA (ADR) (VIV) from 58% to 80%, indicating increasing interest in both stocks due to their fundamentals and valuations.
Company Descriptions: QuinStreet specializes in performance marketplaces for financial and home services, while Telefonica Brasil offers a range of mobile and fixed telecommunications services in Brazil under the Vivo brand.
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Three Delivery Service Stocks to Monitor as the Industry Faces Challenges
Industry Overview: The Zacks Internet - Delivery Services industry includes companies providing various online services such as food delivery, travel booking, and web hosting, with many facing challenges in profitability due to high R&D and marketing costs.
Growth Drivers: Increased smartphone usage and internet penetration are driving growth in the industry, while shifting consumer preferences towards online services and technological innovations enhance customer experiences.
Economic Risks: The industry faces potential risks from tariff wars affecting small businesses and advertising spending, alongside higher upfront costs for expansion that could impact profitability amid intense competition from major tech companies.
Performance and Outlook: The industry has underperformed compared to the S&P 500 and the broader tech sector, with a Zacks Industry Rank indicating poor near-term prospects and a negative earnings outlook for constituent companies.
MakeMyTrip (MMYT) Shares Rise 5.2%: Is Further Growth Ahead?
Stock Performance: MakeMyTrip (MMYT) shares rose 5.2% to $82.6, driven by increased trading volume and a 3.2% gain over the past month, reflecting optimism in the travel sector despite seasonal disruptions.
Earnings Expectations: The company is projected to report quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, a 10.3% increase year-over-year, with revenues expected to reach $313.62 million, up 17.3% from the previous year.
Earnings Estimate Trends: The consensus EPS estimate for MMYT has remained stable over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may be influenced by future earnings estimate revisions.
Industry Comparison: QuinStreet (QNST), another company in the same industry, has also maintained its EPS estimate at $0.21, with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), highlighting a similar market sentiment.
