Paul Harris, CFA EssilorLuxottica ESLOY-OTC TOP PICK Apr 10, 2024

price target N/A The global leader in optical frames, lens and sunglasses. The eyewear business is long-term resilient and will grow. A great demographic play, too. Over the last two years, screen use has soared and has caused a lot of eye problems. They bought Grand Vision, which is transformational in a digital way. Pays a 2.3X dividend. Strong balance sheet and cash flow growth will rise.

(A Top Pick Jul 22/21, Down 11%) Whole spectrum of eyewear business. Screen time has increased demand for kids' eyewear. Demographic play for older adults. Balance sheet getting better. Designer brands. Corporate governance improved.

(A Top Pick Aug 24/21, Down 19%) It is a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses. Has a great balance sheet and should have good growth for the next few years. It acquired Grand Vision, mostly European, which changed the dynamics of the company and helps them to have a broader digital component. Has a 2.3% dividend.

(A Top Pick Sep 30/21, Down 19%) A global leader in design, manufacturing and distribution of eyeglasses as well as frames and has a high market share. Eye wear has an attractive long term growth profile. It is clear where management is heading.

(A Top Pick Jun 29/22, Up 23%)

Great growth from a demographic point of view. Largest player in the world in this area. Almost like an oligopoly, especially in making lenses. Really good lens technology, very innovative. Great story. Buy here and still do well.

Lenses plus frames. Has a lock on the whole value chain. Purchase of Grant Vision will dramatically change its business over the next several years. Use of lenses has increased because of aging demographics plus faster eye deterioration from computer screens. Also a fashion statement. Great technology. Yield is 1.7%.

(Analysts’ price target is $109.40)

So much screen time is deteriorating people's eyesight, so they need glasses. Aging population needs glasses. Fashion statement. Way ahead on technology. Yield is 1.8%.

(Analysts’ price target is $109.40)

Lenses plus frames. Lots of third-party business for the likes of Gucci and Armani. Demographic play, plus a fashion play. Screen time has increased need for glasses earlier. Yield is 1.6%.

(Analysts’ price target is $119.37)

(A Top Pick Dec 28/23, Up 53%)

It is a framing business for eye wear. People need more glasses due to so much computer use which can affect the eyes. Also includes frames for fashionable sunglasses etc. There is lots of growth.