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Have $2,000? These 2 Stocks Could Be Bargain Buys for 2025 and Beyond.
LYFTLyft(LYFT) The Motley Fool·2025-02-18 14:15

Group 1: Super Micro Computer (Supermicro) - Supermicro's stock has declined nearly 70% from its all-time high of 118.81 per share on March 13, 2024, due to accusations of inflating revenue, delayed 10-K filing, and being dropped by its auditor Ernst & Young [3] - The company faced regulatory scrutiny with its financial documents subpoenaed by the DOJ and SEC, which could lead to potential delisting [4] - Management has appointed a new independent auditor and submitted a compliance plan to Nasdaq, aiming to file its 10-K report by February 25, which could alleviate regulatory pressures [4] - If Supermicro resolves its issues, it is expected to see significant revenue growth, with projections of a 57% to 67% increase in fiscal 2025 and a 65% increase in fiscal 2026, reaching 40 billion [5][6] - Analysts predict earnings per share (EPS) growth of 17% in fiscal 2025 and 54% in fiscal 2026, with the stock trading at just 11 times next year's earnings, indicating potential undervaluation [6] Group 2: Lyft - Lyft's stock has dropped over 80% from its all-time high of $78.29 on March 29, 2019, primarily due to slowed sales during the pandemic and a sluggish recovery [7] - In 2024, Lyft surpassed its pre-pandemic peak with 24.7 million active riders, driven by new services and features such as Lyft Pass, Lyft Pink, Women+ Connect, and Price Lock [8] - The company has raised driver incentives and expanded its autonomous robotaxi program to address driver shortages and control long-term costs [9] - Lyft Media has been expanded to generate passive revenue through media content and ads, contributing to business stabilization [9] - Analysts expect revenue and adjusted EPS growth of 13% and 14%, respectively, for 2025, with the stock trading at 16 times forward earnings, suggesting it remains undervalued [10]