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Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today September 18th:
Audioeye AEYE: This company which engages in creating cloud-based cross-platform/cross-browser screen reader solution for web browsing, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 27.0% over the last 60 days.
Audioeye, Inc. Price and Consensus
Audioeye, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Audioeye, Inc. Quote
Audioeye's has a PEG ratio of 1.79 compared with 19.28 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Audioeye, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Audioeye, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Audioeye, Inc. Quote
Charles River Associates CRAI: This company which is one of the leading global consulting firms, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.0% over the last 60 days.
Charles River Associates Price and Consensus
Charles River Associates price-consensus-chart | Charles River Associates Quote
Charles River Associates has a PEG ratio of 1.50 compared with 1.86 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Charles River Associates PEG Ratio (TTM)
Charles River Associates peg-ratio-ttm | Charles River Associates Quote
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ZIM: This company which provides container shipping and related services, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 592.4% over the last 60 days.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. Price and Consensus
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. price-consensus-chart | ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. Quote
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' has a PEG ratio of 0.04 compared with 0.38 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. PEG Ratio (TTM)
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. peg-ratio-ttm | ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. Quote
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Maximus, Inc. MMS benefits from its strong relationship with governments, allowing the company to generate recurring revenues from long-term contracts. MMS’ strong cash flow and ability to borrow a hefty credit to meet working capital requirements provide a competitive edge. However, it is witnessing declining net income due to rising operating expenses and non-recurring costs.
MMS reported impressive third-quarter fiscal 2024 results. Quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.7 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.4% and increased more than 100% on a year-over-year basis. Revenues of $1.3 billion beat the consensus mark by 3% and rose 10.6% from the year-ago quarter's level.
How is Maximus Faring?
Maximus, with its experience of more than 40 years, has become the leading operator of government health and human services programs across the globe. Its expertise in business process management and capabilities to deliver cost-effective, efficient and high-scale solutions make it a profitable partner for governments. Maximus generates recurring revenues from the long-term contracts provided by the governments. The company seeks long-term relationships with clients in existing and adjacent markets.
MMS is also focused on expanding its ground in clinical services and long-term services and supports. Furthermore, rising longevity and complex healthcare needs have heightened governments’ need for social benefits and safety-net programs. We expect this to continue driving demand for the company’s services.
Maximus has a strong cash flow from operations attributed to its profitable business and effective receivables management. In working capital urgencies, the company can borrow $600 million through a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase N.A. MMS' expertise in government programs and ability to deliver defined, measurable outcomes provide it with a competitive edge over its peers.
Maximus, Inc. Revenue (TTM)
Maximus, Inc. revenue-ttm | Maximus, Inc. Quote
Its current ratio (a measure of liquidity) at the end of third-quarter fiscal 2024 was 1.59, higher than the year-ago quarter’s 1.46. A current ratio of more than 1 suggests that the company should not have issues meeting its short-term obligations.
MMS paid cash dividends of $68 million in fiscal 2023, $68.7 million in fiscal 2022 and $68.8 million in fiscal 2021. Consistency in dividend payments makes this company a favorable investment choice for dividend-seeking investors.
Although Maximus is reaping the benefits of the above-discussed positives, it has been dealing with the declining income in the past few years. The decline can be attributed to headwinds like paused Medicaid redetermination activity, rising operating expenses and non-recurring costs, and PACT-related investments. Net income decreased 20.6% year over year in 2023 and 30% in 2022.
MMS' Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
MMS carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present.
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Business Services sector are AppLovin APP and Charles River Associates CRAI.
AppLovin sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
APP has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 20%. It delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 21.1%, on average.
Charles River Associates flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 16%. CRAI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 23.5%, on average.
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Samsara IOT shares have increased 40.8% in the year-to-date period compared with the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s rise of 19.9% and the Zacks Internet - Software sector’s rise of 14.2%.The uptick can be attributed to Samsara’s expanding clientele and strong partner base.
Samsara’s momentum in customer acquisition during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 is evident as it added 169 customers with more than $100,000 in Annual Recurring Revenues (ARR), reflecting sustained growth.
The expansion included an impressive record of 14 customers with more than $1 million in ARR, underscoring the increasing adoption of its platform by large enterprises.
IOT concluded the fiscal second quarter with an ARR of $1.26 billion, up 36% year over year.
Samsara Inc. Price and Consensus
Samsara Inc. price-consensus-chart | Samsara Inc. Quote
However, the question investors should ask is whether this bull run will continue for Samsara’s shares or not.
Will IOT Benefit From a Strong Portfolio?
IOT is experiencing strong growth as a result of the ongoing digitization wave, leveraging its advanced AI solutions to benefit various industries. This includes construction, food and beverage, transportation, warehousing and agriculture.
In August, Samsara’s advanced AI solutions enhanced Lanes Group’s fleet safety, leading to a 72% increase in driver safety scores, a 92% reduction in mobile phone usage and a £3,000 decline in average claim value within just eight months.
Samsara also expanded its clientele by partnering with AT&T T to enhance its offerings for public safety customers.
In June, Samsara introduced new products and solutions at its Beyond conference, including a FirstNet Trusted Vehicle Gateway for enhanced public safety communications through AT&T’s network.
Samsara's strong growth and adoption of its video-based safety, vehicle telematics, and equipment monitoring products have also been noteworthy.
In the second quarter fiscal 2025, Samsara’s Video-Based Safety and Vehicle Telematics apps each surpassed $500 million in ARR, with Equipment Monitoring and other products exceeding $150 million, all growing more than 30% year over year.
The company empowered United Natural Foods UNFI to drive sustainability and safety advancements across its extensive operations, like fleet management, on the back of its solutions.
In April, Samsara announced that United Natural Foods chose Samsara to drive sustainability and safety progress by adopting its Vehicle Telematics, Asset Gateways, Environmental Monitors and Video-Based Safety solutions.
IOT Q3 Guidance Positive
For third-quarter fiscal 2025, Samsara expects revenues to be between $309 million and $311 million, suggesting 30-31% year-over-year growth. Non-GAAP earnings are expected to be between 3 cents and 4 cents.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues is currently pegged at $310.65 million, suggesting 30.78% growth year over year.
The consensus mark for earnings is currently pegged at 4 cents, increased by a penny in the past 30 days.
IOT Stock – Buy, Sell or Hold?
Samsara stock is not so cheap, as the Value Score of F suggests a stretched valuation at this moment.
The forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio for IOT stands at 23.75X, higher than its Zacks Internet - Software sector’s 3.11X, reflecting a stretched valuation.
IOT currently carries Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) suggesting that it may be wise to wait for a more favorable entry point in the stock.
AEYE Stock is A Better Pick
AudioEye AEYE is another top-ranked stock in the broader sector, sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
AEYE has a Growth Score of A. Its long-term earnings growth rate is currently pegged at 25%.
Zacks Investment Research
Garmin GRMN shares are up 34.4% year to date (YTD), outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 19.9% and the Zacks Electronics-Miscellaneous Products industry’s appreciation of 12.3%.
This outperformance can be attributed to its strong top-line growth backed by robust portfolio presence across multiple business segments, including Outdoor, Fitness, Aviation and Marine.
Garmin’s growing efforts toward product innovation, diversification and market expansion are boosting the performance of its segments, especially Fitness, Marine and Auto OEM.
Strong Fitness Growth Aids GRMN’s Top Line
In the first half of 2024, revenues increased 17% year over year to $2.89 billion. GRMN sold 8,545 units in the first half of 2024 compared with 7,372 in the first half of 2023.
The top line benefited from strong Fitness (27% of revenues) revenue growth (33% over the year-ago period), driven by solid demand for advanced wearables.
Auto OEM revenues (9% of revenues) surged (48% over the year-ago period) due to growth in domain controllers. Marine revenues (21% of revenues) increased (21% over the year-ago period) due to a strong contribution from its JL Audio acquisition.
Garmin Ltd. Price and Consensus
Garmin Ltd. price-consensus-chart | Garmin Ltd. Quote
GRMN’s 2024 Guidance Positive
Garmin raised its 2024 revenue guidance from $5.75 billion to $5.95 billion. Pro-forma earnings guidance increased from $5.40 per share to $6 per share.
Fitness revenues are now expected to grow 20% year over year. It also raised the Marine segment’s revenue growth rate to 15% for the year. However, Garmin maintained its 7% Outdoor revenue growth estimate as well as Auto OEM’s 50% growth rate for 2024.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 revenues is pegged at $5.97 billion, indicating growth of 14.11% year over year.
The consensus mark for 2024 earnings is pegged at $6.05 per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting growth of 8.23% year over year.
Expanding Portfolio Aids GRMN’s Prospects
Garmin’s expanding Venu, Lily and Vivoactive smartwatch series, featuring new health and wellness capabilities, such as body battery energy monitoring, enhanced sleep tracking, stress and respiration analysis and heart rate monitoring, is a plus for its Fitness segment.
Its strong Fitness portfolio with new wearable launches helps in improving Garmin’s competitive position against the likes of Apple AAPL, Fitbit parent Alphabet GOOGL, Samsung and Huawei, among others. Year to date, Garmin shares have outperformed Apple and GOOGL, shares of which have returned 15.6% and 12.7%, respectively.
The launch of the Edge 1050 premium cycling computer with a vibrant color touchscreen display and built-in speaker for audible feedback, the Forerunner 165 Series, an affordable GPS-running smartwatch that offers customized training plans and health metrics on a vibrant AMOLED display and Garmin Pay mobile payments in the Fitness segment is a major positive.
The recent introduction of the Approach Z30 smart laser rangefinder, which has a range relay feature and sends distance measurements to a suitable Garmin smartwatch or the Garmin Golf smartphone app might gain traction in the Outdoor segment.
Garmin’s launch of the GC 245 and GC 255 cameras, specifically designed to enhance proximity awareness and confidence while docking, might anticipate a further rise in the Marine segment. However, weakness in the Aviation segment is noteworthy.
Strong Liquidity Aids GRMN’s Prospects
Garmin’s strong liquidity is noteworthy. As of June 29, 2024, it had approximately $3.4 billion of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
In the first half of 2024, cash flow increased 25% over the same year-ago period to $690.6 million.
In the second quarter of 2024, GRMN paid a dividend of approximately $144 million and purchased $10 million of its stock.
Garmin now expects 2024 free cash flow to be approximately $900 million.
Zacks Rank & Valuation
Garmin’s Value Score of D suggests a stretched valuation at this moment. Although its strong portfolio is noteworthy, the modest growth prospect doesn’t justify the premium valuation.
Garmin stock is trading at a premium with a forward 12-month Price/Sales of 5.27X compared with the industry’s 1.51X.
GRMN carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present, implying investors should wait for a better entry point into the stock.
A Top-Ranked Stock to Buy
AudioEye AEYE is a top-ranked stock in the broader sector, which is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
AEYE shares have returned a whopping 315.1% YTD. The long-term earnings growth rate for AudioEye is currently pegged at 25%.
Zacks Investment Research
Amphenol APH shares have gained 27.6% year to date (YTD), outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s appreciation of 19.9% and the Zacks Electronics – Connectors industry’s return of 27.3%.
The momentum in APH shares can be attributed to its strong first-half 2024 results. Net sales grew 9% year over year organically and 15% at constant currency, driven by strong organic growth in key end markets, including IT datacom, commercial aerospace, automotive and defense markets, and moderate improvement in the mobile devices market, along with contributions from APH’s acquisition program.
Amphenol achieved record orders of $4.061 billion in second-quarter 2024, up 33% year over year and 21% on a sequential basis. APH saw strong bookings from IT datacom customers focused on AI. This strong performance resulted in a solid book-to-bill ratio of 1.12:1.
APH also raised the dividend payout by 50% to 16.5 cents per share, indicating strong liquidity. As of June 30, 2024, it had cash and cash equivalents worth $1.3 billion. In the first half of 2024, net cash flow increased 18.2% from the year-ago period to $1.26 billion.
Amphenol Corporation Price and Consensus
Amphenol Corporation price-consensus-chart | Amphenol Corporation Quote
Does APH’s robust portfolio, acquisitions and strong liquidity make the stock attractive? Let us analyze.
APH’s Q3 Outlook Looks Promising
Amphenol expects third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings between 43 cents and 45 cents per share, indicating growth between 10% and 15% on a year-over-year basis.
Net sales are anticipated between $3.7 billion and $3.8 billion, indicating growth between 16% and 19% on a year-over-year basis.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 net sales is pegged at $3.77 billion, suggesting growth of 17.86% over the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus mark for third-quarter 2024 earnings is pegged at 45 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. The estimate indicates growth of 15.38% over the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
Defense, Commercial Aerospace to Aid APH’s Q3 Sales
In terms of end-market, APH expects defense market sales (11% of second-quarter sales) to increase in the mid-single-digit range sequentially, including the benefit of acquisitions (like CIT) and a strong portfolio of high-technology interconnect products.
Commercial aerospace (5% of second-quarter net sales) sales are expected to increase in the mid-40% for third-quarter 2024, driven by the addition of a full quarter of CIT revenues.
Industrial sales (24% of second-quarter sales) are expected to grow in the mid-single-digit range sequentially. Acquisitions, including those of CIT and Lutze US, have expanded Amphenol’s footprint in this end market.
Mobile devices (8% of second-quarter sales) sales are anticipated to increase 20% sequentially. IT datacom (24% of second-quarter sales) sales are expected to grow modestly on a sequential basis.
Factors to Drive APH Stock
Amphenol’s diversified business model lowers the volatility of individual end markets and geographies. Its wide array of interconnect and sensor products boosts long-term prospects.
Acquisitions are helping Amphenol expand its position across a broad array of technologies and markets. In May, APH completed the acquisition of CIT, which expanded its footprint across defense, commercial air and industrial end markets.
The company completed the acquisition of Lutze US in May and expects to close Lutze Europe by the end of third-quarter 2024. On a combined basis, the Lutze business generates $175 million in annual sales. This acquisition strengthens APH’s broad offering of high-technology interconnect products for industrial markets and expands the range of value-added interconnect products.
The recently announced acquisition of CommScope’s Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) businesses expands Amphenol’s footprint in the areas of base station antennas and related interconnect solutions, as well as distributed antenna systems. These businesses are expected to generate revenues of $1.2 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 25% in 2024.
Amphenol’s long-term prospects benefit strong spending by countries around next-generation defense technologies. Strong demand for jet-liners and next-gen aircraft is bullish for the commercial aerospace segment.
APH plans to expand its high-technology interconnect antenna and sensor offerings, both organically and through complementary acquisitions in the industrial domain. The pending DAS and OWN acquisitions will expand its footprint in the mobile networks market.
Amphenol’s solutions are critical for both high-speed power and fiber optic interconnect solutions. The growing use of AI and machine learning is driving these technologies, benefiting APH’s long-term prospects in the IT datacom end market.
These factors bode well for Amphenol’s top-line growth over the long term. Its strong cash flow generating ability is noteworthy. Amphenol expects to deliver a strong cash flow in the near term despite a slight rise in capital expenditure as it increases spending on defense and IT datacom markets.
Amphenol Trades at Premium
Amphenol’s Value Score of D suggests a stretched valuation at this moment.
In terms of forward P/E, APH is currently trading at 32.58X higher than the broader sector’s 26.07X.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Amphenol currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which implies that investors should wait for better entry points in the stock.
AudioEye AEYE, Aspen Technology AZPN, and Fortinet FTNT are a few better-ranked stocks in the broader sector. Each of these stocks currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The long-term earnings growth rates for AudioEye, Aspen Technology and Fortinet are pegged at 25%, 13.12%, and 16.25%, respectively.
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