Core Viewpoint - The article highlights three stocks with strong income characteristics and a buy rank for investors to consider, emphasizing their recent earnings estimate increases and dividend yields compared to industry averages [1]. Group 1: Company Summaries - **Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO)**: This agro-industrial company has seen a 17.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days. It has a dividend yield of 3%, significantly higher than the industry average of 0.0% [1]. - **StepStone Group LP (STEP)**: This private equity firm has experienced a 6.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings in the past 60 days. Its dividend yield stands at 2.3%, also above the industry average of 0.0% [1]. - **Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)**: This provider of servers, storage, and PCs has had an 8.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1].

Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, April 10:Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO) : This agro-industrial company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.5% over the last 60 days.Adecoagro has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.84 compared with 12.90 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.Constellium SE (CSTM) : This aluminum solutions provider carries a Zacks Ran ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross sales reached $400 million in Q4 2023, a 5% increase year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA was $96 million, down 9% compared to the same period last year [9] - For the full year, gross sales totaled $1.4 billion, a 7% increase, and adjusted EBITDA was $477 million, a 10% increase, both representing all-time records for the company [9][10] - Net cash from operations for 2023 was $176 million, a 24% increase year-over-year, driven by strong operational performance [10][25] - Net debt decreased by 26% year-over-year to $503 million, reflecting a significant reduction in gross debt [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The sugar, ethanol, and energy business saw a 19% increase in crushing volumes year-over-year, reaching 12.5 million tons, with sugar production hitting a record of 806,000 tons [11][13] - The farming division reported a 29% year-over-year reduction in total production due to adverse weather conditions [12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the farming business was $14 million in Q4, a 34% increase year-over-year, and $103 million for the full year, a 25% increase [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Brazil, the Angelica mill received CORSIA certification, allowing ethanol to be used for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, opening new market opportunities [6] - The average selling price of sugar increased by 24% year-over-year, while ethanol sales were reduced to build stocks in anticipation of higher prices [14][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve its 2030 decarbonization targets by investing in sustainable production models and new technologies [5] - The focus remains on maximizing sugar production due to favorable pricing, while also preparing for potential increases in ethanol prices [19][20] - Expansion projects include increasing sugarcane plantations and biomethane production to replace diesel consumption [27][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2024, anticipating a recovery in crop production due to normal weather conditions in Argentina and Uruguay [7][21] - The company is well-positioned to benefit from strong fundamentals in sugar prices, with 53% of expected 2024 sugar production unhedged [19][20] - The potential return of La Niña is viewed as a mixed opportunity, with some segments potentially benefiting from higher prices due to reduced production in the region [44] Other Important Information - The company plans to distribute at least $70 million in 2024, a new record, based on its distribution policy [5][25] - The company has already repurchased $18 million in shares, representing approximately 1.7% of its stake [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for sugar and ethanol crushing volumes and export market - Management expects to crush approximately 5% more sugarcane than last year, maintaining a production mix favoring sugar due to higher prices [33] Question: Cost outlook for the upcoming season - Costs are expected to remain flat year-over-year, with some components increasing while others decrease, leading to a potential reduction in unit costs [39] Question: Impact of La Niña on operations - La Niña is anticipated to have a neutral to positive impact on sugar and ethanol production, while crop production may face challenges [44] Question: Plans for SAF certification across other mills - The company plans to certify all mills for SAF production, aligning with new regulations and market opportunities [45]

LUXEMBOURG, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO, Bloomberg: AGRO US, Reuters: AGRO.K), a leading sustainable production company in South America, announced today its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. The financial information contained in this press release is based on consolidated financial statements presented in US dollars and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) except for Non - IFRS measures. Please refer to page 27 f ...

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santosha/E+ via Getty Images Thesis I rate Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE:AGRO) a Hold with an end-of-year price target of $14.41, which represents a potential 30% upside to its current price of ~$10.80/share. Using an EV/EBIT multiple of 10x and estimating the EBIT across AGRO's three largest segments, Sugar & Ethanol, Rice, and Dairy, my model suggests AGRO's share price to be worth upwards of $14.41 by the end of 2024, contingent on sugar prices around or above 20 cents/lb. Compared to years prior, Adecoagro has d ...