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3D Systems DDD recently announced an advancement in dental technology, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting 510(k) clearance for its advanced multi-material, monolithic jetted denture solution.
The technology combines NextDent Jet Denture Teeth and NextDent Jet Denture Base, along with advanced jetting technology, software and services, to produce high-quality, durable and aesthetically pleasing dentures.
By integrating the FDA-cleared solution, dental laboratories can now enhance efficiency in denture production, leading to improved patient experiences.
The latest FDA clearance will help DDD expand its expertise in the digital dentistry market, offering benefits such as reduced material waste, lower capital investment and faster turnaround times for prosthetics.
3D Systems Corporation Price and Consensus
3D Systems Corporation price-consensus-chart | 3D Systems Corporation Quote
Will DDD Benefit From a Robust Dental Portfolio?
The dental 3D printing market is gaining traction, which is expected to reach $2 billion by 2028, positioning 3D Systems as a frontrunner, poised to meet the evolving needs of the growing market and enhance patient experiences worldwide.
DDD is further expanding its footprint in the digital dentistry market. In June, it announced an expanded focus on digital dentistry with a multi-year, quarter-billion-dollar agreement for clear aligners and new advancements in oral applications, including night guards and multi-material dentures.
3D Systems advancements in additive manufacturing, including larger printer sizes, increased speed and reliability, are driving mass customization and attracting major players across various industries.
To bolster its additive manufacturing capabilities in July, 3D Systems and Precision Resource announced a strategic partnership to enhance additive manufacturing capabilities, integrating 3D Systems DMP technology to accelerate the production of critical components.
The company also announced that NAMI, in collaboration with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), deployed multiple 3D Systems and 3D printing technologies to localize spare parts production, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the energy sector.
DDD Suffers from Persistent Headwinds
Despite 3D System’s robust portfolio, macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties have been a concern. Persistent inflation has kept customer budgets under pressure.
3D Systems’ shares have plunged 58.7% year to date compared with the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 19.4%.
In second-quarter 2024, DDD generated revenues of $113.3 million, down 11.7% year over year. The downtick was mainly due to reduced printer sales from macroeconomic challenges affecting hardware demand, partly offset by growth in materials and services.
For 2024, DDD projects non-GAAP revenues to be between $450 million and $460 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $455.89 million, indicating a 6.59% decline year over year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at a loss of 47 cents per share, up 292% in the past 30 days.
What Investors Should do With DDD Stock?
DDD 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 DDD stands at 0.76X, higher than its Zacks Computer - Mini computers industry’s 0.70X, reflecting a stretched valuation.
3D Systems currently carries Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), which implies that investors should stay away from investing in this stock at present.
Top-Rank Stocks To Buy
AudioEye AEYE, Aspen Technology AZPN and Badger Meter BMI are some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector. AudioEye and Aspen Technology currently sport Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, while Badger Meter carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
AudioEye’s shares have surged 283.6% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for AEYE is pegged at 25%.
Aspen Technology’s shares have moved up 6.1% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for AZPN is currently projected at 13.12%.
Badger Meter’s shares have appreciated 38.3% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for BMI is currently projected at 17.91%.
Zacks Investment Research
Fastly FSLY shares have returned 10.5% over the past month, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology Sector’s decline of 2.6% and the Zacks Internet - Software industry’s return of 0.8%.
FSLY’s positive share price movement has been driven by revenue growth, which increased 8% year over year to $132.4 million in the second quarter of 2024, exceeding its guidance midpoint ($130 million to $134 million). This was driven by 13% growth in Security revenues and 6% growth in Network services revenues.
The year-over-year top-line growth highlights the success of its enhanced go-to-market strategy, improved customer acquisition and expanding sales through platform solutions.
Customer acquisition efforts saw solid progress in the second quarter of 2024, with the enterprise customer count rising to 601, a sequential increase of 4%. On a year-over-year basis, FSLY grew its enterprise customer count by 50. At the end of the second of 2024, the total customer base reached 3,295, a net increase of 5 compared to the previous quarter.
Fastly’s investment in edge cloud innovations and AI-driven solutions like the AI Accelerator are anticipated to drive future prospects. So, should investors jump into the FSLY stock based on these drivers?
Fastly, Inc. Price and Consensus
Fastly, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Fastly, Inc. Quote
Let’s dig deeper to find out.
Expanding Edge Computing Footprint Aids FSLY’s Prospects
Fastly is focusing on edge computing, which is becoming a key part of its platform, driving momentum with next-generation applications.
The Fastly platform, a software-driven edge network, delivers top-tier services, such as network delivery, security, computing and observability. The focus remains on investing in advanced technology innovations that strengthen the platform and enhance its capabilities for the future of web application development.
Fastly introduced the beta version of Fastly AI Accelerator, an AI proxy designed to boost performance and reduce costs for application developers by utilizing large language models.
Fastly's AI Accelerator harnesses the power of edge computing to provide exceptional global performance. Developers can integrate this technology with just a single line of code, enabling quick adoption and a streamlined, cost-effective development experience.
Security enhancements are an area the company is digging into. Fastly introduced new offerings, including an enhanced Managed Security Service with Bot Management and a 30-minute service level agreement for notifying customers of security incidents.
For 2024, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $535.98 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 5.93%. The consensus mark for earnings loss is 14 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days.
Zacks Rank & Valuation
FSLY currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Although its Value Score of D suggests a stretched valuation at this moment, a strong portfolio and an expanding clientele justify this premium valuation.
Better Ranked Picks
Fortinet FTNT, PayPal PYPL and Aspen Technology AZPN are some better-ranked stocks in the same industry. Each stock currently sports 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 rate for Fortinet, PayPal and Aspen Technology is currently pegged at 16.25%, 15.90 and 13.12%, respectively.
Zacks Investment Research
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
See the full list of top ranked stocks here.
Learn more about the Growth score and how it is calculated here.
Zacks Investment Research
Have you been paying attention to shares of Badger Meter (BMI)? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 6% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $215.94 in the previous session. Badger Meter has gained 38.4% since the start of the year compared to the 20.3% move for the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the 11.1% return for the Zacks Instruments - Control industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?
The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on July 19, 2024, Badger Meter reported EPS of $1.12 versus consensus estimate of $0.98 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 7.86%.
For the current fiscal year, Badger Meter is expected to post earnings of $4.09 per share on $821.88 million in revenues. This represents a 30.25% change in EPS on a 16.81% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $4.66 per share on $891.5 million in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 13.92% and 8.47%, respectively.
Valuation Metrics
Badger Meter may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Badger Meter has a Value Score of D. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and B, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 52.3X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 25.4X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 51.9X versus its peer group's average of 20.7X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 2.92. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks Rank
We also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Badger Meter currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Badger Meter meets the list of requirements. Thus, it seems as though Badger Meter shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.
Zacks Investment Research
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For most investors, how much a stock's price changes over time is important. Not only can it impact your investment portfolio, but it can also help you compare investment results across sectors and industries.
Another thing that can drive investing is the fear of missing out, or FOMO. This particularly applies to tech giants and popular consumer-facing stocks.
What if you'd invested in Badger Meter (BMI) ten years ago? It may not have been easy to hold on to BMI for all that time, but if you did, how much would your investment be worth today?
Badger Meter's Business In-Depth
With that in mind, let's take a look at Badger Meter's main business drivers.
Incorporated in 1905 and headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Badger Meter, Inc. is a leading provider of water solutions, which include flow measurement, quality and other system parameters. The company’s products measure water, oil, chemicals, and other fluids and are known for accuracy, long-lasting durability, and for providing valuable and timely measurement data. The company’s cloud-hosted software suite, BEACON, allows consumer engagement tools that permit end-water customers to view and manage their water usage activity. The ORION branded family of radio endpoints includes ORION (ME), ORION (SE) applications, and ORION Cellular for an infrastructure-free AMI solution.
Badger Meter’s product lines fall into two categories — utility water and flow instrumentation. The utility water product line consists of either mechanical or static (ultrasonic) water meters and related radio and software technologies and services that are used by water utilities to generate water and wastewater revenues. Badger Meter estimates that about 70% of water meters installed in the United States have been converted to some form of radio solution technology.
The flow instrumentation product line mainly caters to water applications in the wider industrial markets. This product line consists of meters, valves, and other sensing devices for measuring and controlling the volume of liquids and gases, such as water, air, and steam, that pass through a pipe or pipeline. Badger Meter estimates that more than 90% of its products are used in water-related applications. Typically, flow instrumentation instruments are sold through manufacturers' agents and to original equipment manufacturers as the main flow-measuring component of a system or product.
Bottom Line
Putting together a successful investment portfolio takes a combination of research, patience, and a little bit of risk. For Badger Meter, if you bought shares a decade ago, you're likely feeling really good about your investment today.
According to our calculations, a $1000 investment made in September 2014 would be worth $8,323.85, or a 732.39% gain, as of September 18, 2024. Investors should keep in mind that this return excludes dividends but includes price appreciation.
Compare this to the S&P 500's rally of 181.51% and gold's return of 101.51% over the same time frame.
Analysts are anticipating more upside for BMI.
Solid customer demand for its unique smart water solutions and disciplined operational execution is driving Badger Meter’s performance. The robust adoption of cellular AMI solutions, including E-Series ultrasonic meters, ORION Cellular endpoint sales and increased BEACON Software-as-a-Service sales propelled the firm’s top-line growth in the second quarter. Margins are gaining from higher volumes and positive SEA leverage. A debt-free balance sheet and frequent product launches bode well. An incremental customer backlog conversion is a tailwind. With the launch of BlueEdge in this quarter, the company aims to expand global market penetration. However, it expects to witness tougher year-over-year comparisons as the year progresses and expects higher expenses owing to accretive investment strategies. A rise in copper prices is a headwind. Shares have gained 6.02% over the past four weeks and there have been 1 higher earnings estimate revisions for fiscal 2024 compared to none lower. The consensus estimate has moved up as well.
Zacks Investment Research
3D Systems Corp shares are trading higher by 6.46% to $2.55 Tuesday afternoon after the company announced it received FDA clearance for its monolithic jetted denture solution.
What Else: 3D systems says the FDA clearance allows dental laboratories to potentially improve the efficiency of denture production. Glidewell, a producer of restorative dental devices, has begun integrating the technology into its production workflow. “We look forward to implementing 3D Systems’ new workflow,” said Glidewell CEO Stephenie Goddard.
Neil McCaffrey, Vice President and General Manager of Dental at 3D Systems, stated that this FDA clearance aligns with the company's broader strategy to expand its digital dentistry portfolio.
3D systems says the solution integrates various elements of the company's hardware, software and materials technology into a streamlined production process.
How To Buy DDD Stock
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for 3D Systems – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
In the the case of 3D Systems, which is trading at $2.58 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 38.76 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from Benzinga Pro, DDD has a 52-week high of $6.85 and a 52-week low of $1.72.
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