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Top Companies Still Run By Founders

Melisa R. H. Posted On March 22, 2019
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Founders have a vision, and those who are successful create an empire. Some of these companies, though established now, still have them as CEO. Many online platforms come to mind, such as Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, or Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. But there are other companies that are still led by their founder.

Canada has its fair share of entrepreneurs turned successful businessman. Another Canadian unicorn is Shopify, who has become a global leader in e-commerce. There’s also the family-run giants such as Couchetard, Dollarama and Saputo who’s founders still weighs heavily in decisions.

Here are the top companies still run by founders:

💻 Technology

Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T)
A Canadian unicorn that’s grown to be the e-commerce leader. They provide a software platform for online commerce and retail POS systems. The have recently reported a sales growth of 45%, and it’s sure to keep growing as e-commerce spreads.

Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T) — Stockchase
Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T) — Stockchase

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Reported earnings per share were 30% lower than expected. Revenue was $1.2B, $50 million short of expectations. Quarterly results were disappointing, but looking at the bigger picture, growth continues and the company is investing for the future. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

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Evertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T)
An electronic systems manufacturer based in Canada. Their technology is used for broadcasting and in the film industry. They pay a good dividend and are forecasting a 10% increase in earnings. Management is very good and they are a leader in the sector.

Evertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T) — Stockchase
Evertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T) — Stockchase

Follows it, but it's a bit small for his concentrated portfolio.

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Facebook (FB-Q)
The company that is synonymous with social media. They’ve had some scandals, but the technology is hear to stay. They also own Instagram and WhatsApp. They are huge in digital marketing and advertising. Instagram is being touted as the next big thing for e-commerce as users are increasing using it to find items.

Meta Platforms Inc / Facebook (FB-Q) — Stockchase
Meta Platforms Inc / Facebook (FB-Q) — Stockchase

It has had issues in the news that have kept the stock price inexpensive - now undervalued. It is spending a lot of money on the Metaverse. He is not adding because he is unsure of the upside. Advertising revenue is very important so limited growth ahead. Also limited because of size.

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Twitter, Inc (TWTR-N)
The micro-blogging platform that is great for aggregating news and quick communication. Many experts say that the company is here to stay, but they need to update their monetization strategy. If they can figure out the advertising, this could be a good play on social media. Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of twitter, is also the founder of Square (SQ-N), a mobile payment platform.

Twitter, Inc (TWTR-N) — Stockchase
Twitter, Inc (TWTR-N) — Stockchase

Currently trading at $45, $10 under Elon Musk's offer of $54.20. Potential arbitrage opportunity for those confident that the deal will go through. Shane Obata recently gave a buy signal. Social media mentions increased 103% over the last 24h.

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Netflix Inc. (NFLX-Q)
The online, on-demand content streaming service. They’ve moved into production of their own content, which has reaped big benefits. They are facing fierce competition with Amazon, Google and Disney but the company’s cash flow is improving. Their Q4 earnings were very strong, with 27% increase in revenue in the year.

Netflix Inc. (NFLX-Q) — Stockchase
Netflix Inc. (NFLX-Q) — Stockchase

Has fallen from $659 in November to $166 today. You can say the stock has gotten cheaper compared to subscriber count, but will its business keep deteriorating? There's so much competition now. Can they innovate?

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GoPro Inc (GPRO-Q)
The company that created the GoPro action cameras. They shuttered their drone department to focus on video editing and their camera department. Their earnings have been having some problems, and a closer review is required of their product market as well.

GoPro Inc (GPRO-Q) — Stockchase
GoPro Inc (GPRO-Q) — Stockchase

(A Top Pick Jan 25/16. Down 1.98%.) *Short*. Shorted this because we were having momentum to the downside in the market. Also, this had a high valuation.

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Nvidia Corp (NVDA-Q)
One of the biggest names in graphics processing units. They reached their high of $270, and they’re trading at $184.28 as of writing. Experts are expecting a move up soon. The stock price took a hit after missing on earnings. Since they are a chip maker, they coincide with the semiconductor market and tech sector.

Nvidia Corp (NVDA-Q) — Stockchase
Nvidia Corp (NVDA-Q) — Stockchase

A remarkable company. It is already there in terms of autonomous driving and AI unlike some other semi-conductor companies. The GPU processor can do multiple tasks at one time unlike the CPU processor. It is down 50% with the sell-off of semi stocks. He is considering acquiring at a decent price and is waiting for…

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Square Inc (SQ-N)
A mobile payment platform and merchant services aggregator. Their organic revenue growth is 53% year over year and they’re a leader in the space. The company is growing, with lots of potential still. The company’s founder and CEO is also the founder and CEO of Twitter.

Block Inc (SQ-N) — Stockchase
Block Inc (SQ-N) — Stockchase

He sold it. He graded it a D for its high 266x earnings. Also, he didn't like that 57% of their revenue comes from crypto fees; he expects these fees to decline. Third, their long-term debt increased from $2.6 million to $4.6 billion in one year. Four, earnings expectations are declining.

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Paycom Software Inc (PAYC-N)
An online payroll and HR technology provider. They also provide data analytics. They’ve had a good track record of beating earnings. However, they are trading at 30-40 PE and is not cheap.

Paycom Software Inc  (PAYC-N) — Stockchase
Paycom Software Inc (PAYC-N) — Stockchase

Paycheque companies are doing well. PAYC does payroll services. PAYC is okay and has pulled back. You can buy it.

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Microsoft (MSFT-Q)
The company that is a giant in the information technology sector. They’ve transitioned from selling physical items to software as a service. We featured this on our “the Top 17 Enterprise Software Stocks”, stock list. They pay a nice dividend, and their subscription base means good recurring revenue with high margins.

Microsoft (MSFT-Q) — Stockchase
Microsoft (MSFT-Q) — Stockchase

It has had a great run. It has good recurring revenue and doesn't rely on advertising. Its earnings multiples are in mid 20's but price replies on growth so not sure of future price. Multiples are shrinking.

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Alphabet Inc (C) (GOOG-Q)
The conglomerate created by Google. A good stock to hold long-term. They’re facing their own scandal in the EU with anti-trust concerns but the fundamentals are great, and they dominate the cloud space.

Alphabet Inc. / Google (GOOG-Q) — Stockchase
Alphabet Inc. / Google (GOOG-Q) — Stockchase

Keeps coming up as one of the best bargains in this bear market. A lot of horses in the stable. 80% of revenue comes from Google Search. 97% of profits come from advertising. If you can find a monopoly out there that's growing, that's where he wants to be. 12-month target of $3330. Down 20%…

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🛍 Consumer

Dollarama Inc. (DOL-T)
The Chairman, Larry Rossy, who led the family run Quebec-based dollar store to an internationally recognized brand stepped down from the company in June 2018. However, he still holds majority stakes in the company and remains the executive chairman. The company is still in the family, being headed by Neil Rossy.

Dollarama Inc. (DOL-T) — Stockchase
Dollarama Inc. (DOL-T) — Stockchase

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. It is doing very well and will probably continue to do well in the current market climate. Has a good free cash flow conversion rate. Also consistent in holding well during recessions and tougher market conditions. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

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Saputo Inc. (SAP-T)
Lino Saputo, the founder of the company, remains the executive chairman of the global cheese manufacturer. The company grows primarily from mergers and acquisitions. They are a leader in their space and are the biggest producer in many countries.

Saputo Inc. (SAP-T) — Stockchase
Saputo Inc. (SAP-T) — Stockchase

Global business. A laggard, but that's the opportunity. Earnings disappointment due to input costs. Fantastic acquirer and integrator. A very comfortable holding.

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Alimentation Couche-Tard (B) (ATD.B-T)
The fabled Canadian convenience store is still run by the founder and chairman Alain Bouchard. They continually add value for investors, and are growing through acquisitions. They are also a major distributor of gas and their integration of acquired service stations have been going well. They were largely spared from the pull-back last December, and are hitting their 52-week high.

Alimentation Couche-Tard (B) (ATD.B-T) — Stockchase
Alimentation Couche-Tard (B) (ATD.B-T) — Stockchase

SLF vs. ATD'B ATD is doing very well because oil prices are high. Also, they are on the verge of buying a company. Both add to upside. SLF is the best Canadian insurer, with stable, but slow earnings growth. It will benefit from higher interest rates. Buy and put away and own for the dividend.…

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Amazon.com (AMZN-Q)
The most popular e-commerce and cloud computing company. Their cloud business continues to grow and everyone has shopped on them before. One thing to note, Amazon’s PE is quite high.

Amazon.com (AMZN-Q) — Stockchase
Amazon.com (AMZN-Q) — Stockchase

King of e-commerce and retail. Hints of consumer slowdown get reflected in the stock. But 70% of revenues and profits actually come from AWS, part of a secular trend to server cost-cutting and efficiency. 12-month price target of $3800. A great bargain.

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Boston Beer (SAM-N)
A leading brewer of beer. They’ve won more than 500 awards, and they have a huge market share on the craft beer sector. They recently jumped following a SmarTrend’s Buy recommendation.

Boston Beer (SAM-N) — Stockchase
Boston Beer (SAM-N) — Stockchase

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Unfortunately, SAM has missed all of its last four quarters, and they were wide misses. Its EPS is $-4.31 and worse, has declined 123.17% over the past year. SAM’s PE is -85.1x and profit margin is a woeful -2.73%. In Q1, shipment volumes fell 25% YOY as demand decreased. Revenue fell…

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Under Armour (UA-N)
The apparel company that’s most recognized by their sports line. Their stocks stumbled in 2017 and is now recovering slowly.

Under Armour (UA-N) — Stockchase
Under Armour (UA-N) — Stockchase

They report Friday. Lululemon has been crushing them. Avoid.

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Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA-Q)
The leader in electric vehicles and clean energy. They are getting rid of their stores and cars will be purchased online. A lot of people believe in Elon Musk and he’s delivered quite consistently. This could have some volatility, but in the long-term, it is a great name.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA-Q) — Stockchase
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA-Q) — Stockchase

Continues to like the prospects of the company even with extremely high valuation. Sky high valuation is justified given the advanced nature of software and technology. Results coming in better than expected as production increases with stable costs. Company able to raise prices on products as consumers willing to pay. Autonomous driving presenting large opportunity…

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👨‍⚕️ Healthcare

Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED-T)
Bruce Linton leads the first cannabis producing company in North America to go public. They’re also the first cannabis producer that’s listed on the NYSE.The company has market support for capital, that has raised over $6 billion , with Constellation Brands taking a major stake in the company.

Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED-T) — Stockchase
Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED-T) — Stockchase

A millionaire stock? Vivid imagination. Hasn't made a penny to date. Balance sheet is sloping down, as it's consuming equity. Every time it takes a run, many people run for the exits. Pure speculation, a gamble, fluctuates wildly. Doesn't see the earnings or explosive growth in the Canadian market.

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📦 Courier Services
FedEx (FDX-N)
An American multinational courier delivery company. They’ve pulled back quite a bit after they reduced their expectations for 2019. It’s been affected by macro events and the tariffs war. It is a quality name, with a buying opportunity.

FedEx (FDX-N) — Stockchase
FedEx (FDX-N) — Stockchase

Has fallen 30-35% in line with the tech market and a slowing economy. Cheap price to earnings at 10x earnings, so it's something to look at. A question mark is CEO retiring, but naming his son to one of the largest divisions.

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