Spectris PLCSXS.LPAST TOP PICKJun 02, 2025Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jul 01, 2024. Market Open.
All his past picks on this date were small-caps and chosen, based on him expecting US interest rates to fall. All were turnaround plays. He used dollar-cost averaging. SXS demand has fallen, but acquisitions are paying off. The dividend is rising, now 3.5%. Also, the UK pound is rising against the CAD. He's still buying.
Small British company, and he doesn’t have to worry about Brexit because 70% of revenues come from outside Britain. Testing and measurement equipment for water, foundations, safety. Weaker quarter, but trading at 9x earnings. Good entry point for half a position. Yield is 2.4%. (Analysts’ price target is £2,746.07)
Demand has slowed. Just have to wait for things to turn around. When profits recover, so should the stock price. Serial acquirer. Yield is 4%, grows roughly 7-10% a year, and very attractive at these levels.