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Affirm Expands Global Footprint: Will It Deliver Sustainable Growth?
ZACKS· 2025-06-06 17:46
Core Insights - Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) is expanding internationally, entering the Canadian and U.K. markets through partnerships with Williams-Sonoma and KAYAK, marking a significant growth phase beyond North America [1][8] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Affirm reported total revenues of $783 million, a 36% increase year-over-year, following growth rates of 17.3% and 46.3% in 2023 and 2024 respectively [2][8] - Active consumers grew by 21% year-over-year to 21.9 million, driven by strong consumer retention and increased partnerships [2][8] - The company anticipates total revenues for fiscal 2025 to be between $3.163 billion and $3.193 billion [2][8] Market Position and Strategy - Affirm focuses on providing transparent and flexible financial services while expanding its international reach through strategic partnerships [3] - The company is scaling its services in retail and travel industries, appealing particularly to Gen Z and Millennials [4] Competitive Landscape - Competitors include PayPal and Sezzle, with PayPal reporting 436 million active accounts and $7.8 billion in net revenues for Q1 2025, while Sezzle reported 2.7 million active consumers and $104.9 million in revenues for the same period [5][6] Valuation and Estimates - Affirm's shares have increased by 85.4% over the past year, outperforming the industry average of 37% [7] - The company trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 4.62, below the industry average of 5.61 [9] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Affirm's 2025 earnings implies a growth of 100.6% from the previous year, with five upward estimate revisions in the past 30 days [10]
4 Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Watch in a Promising Industry
ZACKS· 2025-06-06 17:46
Industry Overview - The Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry is currently experiencing promising prospects due to rising metal prices, supported by the energy-transition trend [1][4] - The industry includes companies producing non-ferrous metals such as copper, gold, silver, cobalt, molybdenum, zinc, aluminum, and uranium, which are essential for various sectors [3] Metal Price Trends - Copper prices have increased by 23% year-to-date, silver by 25%, and gold by 28%, driven by supply disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties [4] - Uranium prices have reached $71.9 per ounce, the highest in over three months, influenced by U.S. policies aimed at enhancing nuclear energy leadership [4] Demand Drivers - The demand for non-ferrous metals is expected to remain high, particularly due to their applications in transportation, construction, and renewable energy sectors [6] - The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is anticipated to significantly increase the demand for non-ferrous metals [6] Industry Challenges - The industry faces challenges such as a shortage of skilled workforce, rising production costs, and supply chain issues, prompting companies to focus on cost-reduction strategies and operational efficiencies [5] - Companies are exploring alternative energy sources to mitigate fuel-price volatility [5] Investment Opportunities - Companies like Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), Coeur Mining (CDE), Centrus Energy (LEU), and Ero Copper (ERO) are well-positioned to capitalize on industry growth through strategic initiatives [2] - Centrus Energy has a $3.8 billion revenue backlog and is developing high-performance nuclear fuel components [18] - Coeur Mining's acquisition of SilverCrest Metals has enhanced its silver production capabilities [22] - Ero Copper is on track for significant growth with ongoing modernization efforts [25] - Freeport-McMoRan is expanding reserves and managing costs effectively [27] Industry Performance - The Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry has underperformed compared to the Zacks Basic Materials sector and the S&P 500 over the past year, with a decline of 17.7% [9] - The industry's current valuation, based on the forward 12-month EV/EBITDA ratio, is 8.13X, significantly lower than the S&P 500's 24.66X [12] Future Outlook - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates bright prospects for the Mining - Non Ferrous industry, currently ranked 63 out of 244 Zacks industries, placing it in the top 25% [7][8]
CarGurus (CARG) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
ZACKS· 2025-06-06 17:46
Core Viewpoint - Growth stocks are appealing due to their potential for above-average financial growth, but identifying those that can fulfill their potential is challenging [1] Group 1: Company Overview - CarGurus (CARG) is highlighted as a recommended growth stock with a favorable Growth Score and a top Zacks Rank [2] - The company has a historical EPS growth rate of 3.7%, but projected EPS growth for this year is expected to be 25.1%, significantly higher than the industry average of 15.6% [5] Group 2: Financial Metrics - CarGurus exhibits a year-over-year cash flow growth of 183.6%, far exceeding the industry average of 6.6% [6] - The annualized cash flow growth rate for CarGurus over the past 3-5 years is 39.8%, compared to the industry average of 4.7% [7] Group 3: Earnings Estimates - The current-year earnings estimates for CarGurus have been revised upward, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate increasing by 23.9% over the past month [8] - CarGurus has achieved a Growth Score of A and a Zacks Rank 1 due to positive earnings estimate revisions, indicating strong potential for growth investors [10]
Why ABM Industries Stock Is Down Today
The Motley Fool· 2025-06-06 17:45
ABM Industries (ABM -12.29%) largely met Wall Street expectations for the quarter, but costs are on the rise and full-year guidance implies some risk of weakness compared to estimates.Investors are on the defensive, sending ABM shares down 13% as of noon ET. Office strength boosts revenueABM supplies cleaning, parking, and other services to a wide range of facilities from office buildings to factories and airports. The company earned $0.86 per share in its fiscal second quarter ending April 30, a penny shy ...
VS MEDIA Announces Closing of an Additional $1.1 Million Following its Recent Public Offering of Ordinary Shares, Bringing the Total Gross Proceeds to Approximately $9.2 Million
GlobeNewswire· 2025-06-06 17:45
Core Viewpoint - VS Media Holdings Limited has successfully closed a public offering of 4,774,235 ordinary shares at a price of $0.229 per share, generating additional gross proceeds of $1,093,300, which supplements a previous offering announced on May 30, 2025 [1] Group 1: Offering Details - The total gross proceeds from the two closings of the offering amounted to $9,176,100, with net proceeds of $8,401,749 after deducting placement agent fees and other expenses of $774,351 [2] - The total number of issued ordinary shares has increased to 40,070,298, all priced at $0.229 per share [1] Group 2: Regulatory Information - The securities were offered under a registration statement on Form F-1, which was declared effective by the SEC on May 6, 2025, and the offering was made only by means of a prospectus [3] Group 3: Company Overview - VS Media Holdings Limited, founded in 2013, operates a network of over 1,500 digital creators and partners with more than 1,000 brands across Asia Pacific, focusing on content-driven social commerce and effective marketing services [5]
Sensata Technologies, Inc. Data Breach Alert Issued By Wolf Haldenstein
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-06 17:45
Core Points - Sensata Technologies, Inc. experienced a data breach in March 2025, potentially compromising personal information of individuals in their database [2][3] - The stolen personal information includes names, Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, payment card information, medical information, health insurance information, and dates of birth [3] - Affected individuals are being notified and warned that their personal information may be available for sale on the dark web [4] Company Information - Sensata is headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and is involved in the technology sector [2] - Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of those impacted by the data breach, indicating potential legal ramifications for Sensata [1][6]
Above Food Ingredients Inc. Meets Compliance Requirements
Prnewswire· 2025-06-06 17:45
REGINA, SK, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Above Food Ingredients Inc. (NASDAQ: ABVE) ("the Company"), acknowledges receipt of a formal notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC regarding non-compliance with Listing Rule 5450(b)(3)(C), regarding minimum market value of publicly held shares (PR market value). The company is very pleased that this condition has been met as of May 27, 2025.Furthermore, the Company is very pleased that, as of May 27, 2025, it has met Listing Rules 5810(c)(3)(A) and 5450(a)(1) ...
Amazon Eyes $7 Billion In Savings By 2032 With Robots And AI Powering Delivery and Fulfillment: Analyst
Benzinga· 2025-06-06 17:42
Bank of America Securities analyst Justin Post maintained a Buy rating on Amazon.com Inc AMZN with a price target of $248 on Friday.Post noted that Amazon is designing an indoor obstacle course for humanoid robots, one of many steps to train them for package delivery.The initial course is the size of a coffee shop, per the Information report, but the analyst said it would likely increase before testing expands to public roads.Also Read: Amazon Expands Global Data Centers, Boosts Access To Nvidia AI Chips Fo ...
SMR Stock Trades Higher Than Industry at 90.42X P/S: Hold or Fold?
ZACKS· 2025-06-06 17:36
Key Takeaways NuScale Power is gaining from rising demand for clean energy and AI-powered data centers. SMR shares are up 73.2% YTD but trade at a steep 90.42X forward P/S ratio.NuScale Power (SMR) shares are currently overvalued, as suggested by its Value Score of F.In terms of the forward 12-month price/sales (P/S), SMR is trading at 90.42X, significantly higher than its median of 29.14X and the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 6.30X.Price/Sales (F12M)Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchHowever, ...
Sterling Gains 65% in 3 Months: Should Investors Buy the Stock Now?
ZACKS· 2025-06-06 17:36
Key Takeaways STRL jumped 65.4% in three months, outperforming its peers and the broader Construction sector. E-Infrastructure revenue rose 18% in Q1, driven by strong data center demand and project backlog strength. Backlog hit $2.1B with $1.2B from E-Infrastructure, plus a $0.75B pipeline of future phase work.Shares of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) have gained 65.4% over the past three months, outperforming 24.8% growth in the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry. The stock has also surp ...