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EBAY has been trending up nicely over the last year, gaining 49% and paying a yield of 1.69%. EBAY is also quite cheap at a 12.6x forward earnings valuation. Growth outlook is not exciting, expecting revenue growth of 2-3% annually and mid-single digit EPS growth. Recent quarterly results have seen strong EPS growth. Our prior comments are relatively unchanged. We think it is a high cash flow, mature value stock and would not expect it to continue delivering over 45% returns. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
Just upgraded. They just reported earnings and beat across the board. The stock was down a little, but is up over 50% this year. Many drivers here: collectibles, precious metals, even cars, consumer to consumer business, great balance sheet and buying back shares.
Strength in certain categories. Actually really big in automotive parts, a $10B industry. Also strong in fashion, refurbished goods. Under the radar, already starting to have a comeback. Will have a resurgence as people look for AMZN alternatives. Yield is 1.33%.
Business model "old" in terms of internet business. Under threat from companies like Meta (Facebook). Better names to select (like Meta). Not sure what catalyst is for growth. Would not recommend buying at this time.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The online sales platform of EBAY is rightly valued now and is selected as a TOP PICK. Trading at 10x earnings, compared to 13x for peers and under 3x book, its strategy for streamlining operations will help improve its earnings going forward. It pays a nice dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cash flow. We recommend setting a stop loss at $35, looking to achieve $65.50 -- upside potential over 50%. Yield 2.08% (Analysts’ price target is $65.23)
(A Top Pick Nov 19/20, Up 41.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with EBAY has triggered its stop at $70. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 34% when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position.
(A Top Pick Nov 19/20, Up 51.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with EBAY is progressing well. We now recommend trailing the stop (from $65) to $70. If triggered, this would all but guarantee a net investment return of 34%, considering our recommendation to previously cover half the position.
(A Top Pick Apr 15/21, Up 47.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with EBAY is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $49.50) to $65.00. If triggered this would all but guarantee a investment return over 29%, when including the previous recommendation to cover half.
(A Top Pick Nov 19/20, Up 27.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with EBAY has achieved its $63 objective. To be disciplined, we are recommending covering 50% of the position. We would also recommend trailing up the stop to $49.50 -- right near the original acquisition level. This will all but gurantee a minimum return exceeding 13%.
EBAY has been trending up nicely over the last year, gaining 49% and paying a yield of 1.69%. EBAY is also quite cheap at a 12.6x forward earnings valuation. Growth outlook is not exciting, expecting revenue growth of 2-3% annually and mid-single digit EPS growth. Recent quarterly results have seen strong EPS growth. Our prior comments are relatively unchanged. We think it is a high cash flow, mature value stock and would not expect it to continue delivering over 45% returns.
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