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BlackBerry (BB.TO)

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This summary was created by AI, based on 16 opinions in the last 12 months.

BlackBerry, now primarily a software company focused on the automotive industry and cybersecurity, is experiencing significant transformations. While the recent quarterly results have been impressive, showcasing accelerated growth and strong guidance, many experts express caution regarding its overall valuation and sustainability. Some reviews highlight the company's interesting technology, particularly in car security software, while others remind investors of its previous status as a fallen champion with limited upside potential. Despite a notable upward trend in performance and a positive cash flow, volatility and competition in the sector raise concerns, suggesting that potential investors may want to take profits or adopt a wait-and-see approach before committing further.

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Overvalued
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DON'T BUY

Not a good time to buy shares with recent under performance of tech & hardware.
Revenues down to record low.
Shifting to cyber security business units. 
Unprofitable 9 out past 10 years.
Would not invest. 
Too difficult to tell future of business. 

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 02/23, Up 13%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Out PAST TOP PICK with BB is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $4.25) to $5.25 at this time.  

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Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research.

BB is now trading at 4.4x times' Price/Sales. In 4Q-2023, the company’s revenue declined by -18.4% to $151M, in line with the estimates and EPS is -$0.02, beating estimates of -$0.07. The balance sheet is okay, with net debt of $17M. However, the trailing twelve-month cash flow is concerning, as the company generated -$263M. 

The company announced a strategic reveiw which has given shares some support but we wouldn't view it as coming from a posiiton of strength and are not sure we see a whole lot of reason to be excited here. 
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Don't buy shares.
Company has had better days.
Trajectory downward.
Tech not good anymore.

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Results have been sporadic for a number of years.
Hard company to model going forward.
Better names to own in the tech sector (predictable earnings).
Not a strong business for the past 10 years.
Customers turning over etc.

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

The forgotten Canadian cell phone developer has re-invented itself in the cybersecurity space and is investing heavily into AI technology - partnering with Amazon's web services.  Although operating at quarterly loss, cash reserves are growing and it trades at under 2x book.  We recommend placing a stop-loss at $4.25, looking to achieve $8.00 -- upside potential over 33%.  Yield 0%

(Analysts’ price target is $8.03)
DON'T BUY
There's got to be a market for the old among us who prefer a keyboard. He wants it to do well. BlackBerry, unlike its competitors, is made by workers who aren't chained to their factories and forbidden to leave. How can anyone in good conscience buy an Apple product? Frustrating stock. Security is important, and you'd think this would be the moment they could capitalize on that. It may be the baby thrown out with the bathwater, but value stocks can take a long time to come back.
DON'T BUY
Not a good chart. Better places to invest money, Expecting shares to languish.
TRADE
He trades it. Fair bit of volatility. Involved in autonomous vehicles.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 13/21, Down 33%) Think longer term on a highly speculative stock. It still has interesting fundamentals but is not for risk-adverse investors.
DON'T BUY
Shadow of its former self. Innovated into software side, but this is in the penalty box. Better opportunities elsewhere with longer runways, such as in cybersecurity. Look at ZS for web gateways, SPLK for security information management, or PANW for network security.
DON'T BUY
It's going through a multi-year transition into software. She still can't see where their revenues focus will be and suspects they will need to make acquisitions to grow. Can't see an entry point.
DON'T BUY
He no longer follows this. It was a meme stock last year. It's now a software company. BB doesn't interest him.
DON'T BUY
Problems. Other cybersecurity companies are eating its lunch. Trouble hanging onto core business. Corporate governance not good. Don't touch.
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