Core Viewpoint - Sea Limited (SE) has shown strong performance in FQ2'24, leading to a reiteration of the Buy rating due to robust revenue growth, improved guidance, and a favorable PEG ratio [1][2]. Financial Performance - SE reported revenues of $3.8 billion in FQ2'24, reflecting a 1.8% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase and a 22.9% year-over-year (YoY) increase [2]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $448.5 million, up 11.8% QoQ but down 12% YoY [2]. - E-commerce gross orders reached 2.5 billion, showing a 3.8% QoQ decline but a 40.3% YoY increase [2]. Market Position - SE holds a leading e-commerce market share of 48% in Southeast Asia, with significant shares in key markets: Indonesia (40%), Thailand (49%), Vietnam (61%), and the Philippines (54%) [2]. - The company is experiencing growth in advertising revenues, contributing to a core marketplace revenue growth of $1.8 billion, which is up 5.8% QoQ and 41.4% YoY [2]. Growth Opportunities - Management has indicated "meaningful room" for expanding ad take rates, which are currently below industry averages in more mature markets [2]. - SE's R&D and marketing expenditures increased to $1.07 billion, up 37.8% YoY, aimed at enhancing ad bidding algorithms and improving returns on ad spend [2]. - The introduction of Live Ads has contributed to a 20% YoY growth in the advertising consumer base [2]. Future Guidance - SE expects Shopee to become adjusted EBITDA positive from Q3 2024 and has revised its full-year GMV growth guidance for 2024 to mid-20% [2]. - The consensus estimates project a CAGR of 16.1% for revenue and a CAGR of 77.6% for adjusted EPS through FY2026 [4]. Valuation Metrics - SE's forward non-GAAP P/E ratio is 41.70x, which appears high but is justified by a low PEG ratio of 0.53x, indicating a favorable valuation compared to peers [7][8]. - The projected adjusted EPS for FY2026 is $4.39, suggesting a potential doubling upside to a long-term price target of $183.00 [8].

■ 1 1 1 ur 018 ne I F 1 l i i ni 日 - kokkai Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) saw the strong trends in the first quarter continue into the second quarter, with all three businesses showing strong growth and improvement in profitability. Sea Limited continues to have an attractive business model, encompassing e-commerce, gaming and fintech. Management has been focusing on stabilizing and improving the business trends for the gaming business, while there continues to be a long runway for the e-commerce and fintech busine ...

Washington, D.C., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of its clients Relentless Inc., Huntress Inc. and SeaFreeze Fleet LLC, the New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. Alongside NCLA's Relentless Inc. v. Dept. of Commerce lawsuit, this historic case defeated the Chevron doctrine. Now, NCLA urges the Court to overturn the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Natio ...

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Sea Limited's (SE) shares have surged 100.6% year to date compared with the Zacks Computer & Technology sector's rise of 21.7%. The rise in stock price reflects investors' confidence in SE's portfolio strength and cost-management initiatives. However, the question the investors should now ask whether this bull run will continue for Sea Limited shares or not? SE Shares Rides on Decent Q2 Earnings Sea Limited reported decent second-quarter 2024 financial results, with revenues increasing 23% year over year to ...

A Greek-flagged oil tanker was left adrift and ablaze in the Red Sea following strikes off the Yemeni coast, Greek and U.K. authorities have indicated. The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency on Wednesday reported that a fire had erupted aboard a tanker, which lost engine power and was no longer "under command." It came after a gunfire attack from two small boats roughly 77 nautical miles west of Yemeni port Hodeidah, which is under the control of the Houthi militant group. The UKMTO did not name the vess ...

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thitivong Summary I am neutral on Expeditors International of Washington (NYSE:EXPD), as there is very little visibility into the earnings growth outlook over the medium term. While I acknowledge the near-term strength stemming from the Red Sea conflict situation, I don't think the market appreciates what happens when the conflict gets resolved. EXPD is currently trading at 23x (the high end of its historical trading range), which means there is plenty of room to fall if the risk I highlighted below plays o ...