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This pick results from his looking at the application layer 12 months down the road. Model training algorithms are already being monetized in healthcare, education, and now sports/entertainment. Investor day last week saw a lot of AI tools. Yield is 0.5%.
12-month price target of $167.50. Buy 1/3 here around $141, $134, and $125.
Likes the portfolio, though a bit weak in mobile. Discretionary spend on some titles has been a bit lower. Over the long term, can grow 5-6%. 30% free cashflow margins, enough to buy back 5-6% of shares every year. In-game transactions are 99% gross margins. Yield is 0.6%.
(Analysts’ price target is $146.38)They have a lot of sports titles. They lost FIFA, but have their own soccer franchise, plus baseball and basketball. Sports are steady as opposed to companies depending on a few hit games. Ultimately, someone will buy them out, like Netflix or Amazon or Apple, who could pay twice the multiple.
Our PAST TOP PICK with EA has triggered its stop at $114. To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time.