Industry Overview - The Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry is experiencing growth due to optimized business processes, partnerships, and digital initiatives, with strong demand for concerts and cruise bookings supporting the sector [1][3] - The industry includes various recreation providers such as cruise operators, theme parks, and entertainment venues, thriving on economic growth and consumer demand driven by a healthy labor market and rising disposable income [2] Key Trends - The cruise industry is seeing robust demand, with strong booking volumes particularly in North America and Europe, leading to solid pricing and onboard spending [3] - Theme parks are benefiting from increased visitation and consumer spending, enhanced by technology integration like augmented and virtual reality, while live entertainment is experiencing a surge in ticket sales due to pent-up demand [4] - Easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China have improved investor sentiment, contributing to optimism about the economy and potential trade agreements [5] Industry Performance - The Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry ranks 87, placing it in the top 36% of 245 Zacks industries, indicating positive near-term prospects [6][7] - Despite this, the industry has underperformed the S&P 500, gaining 10.7% over the past year compared to the S&P 500's 12% and the broader sector's 18.4% [9][10] Valuation Metrics - The industry trades at a forward 12-month EV/EBITDA ratio of 60.75X, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 24.69X and the sector's 16.38X, with historical trading ranges between 18.33X and 66.92X [13] Company Highlights - Carnival Corporation is benefiting from strong demand, increased booking volumes, and higher onboard revenues, with a projected sales growth of 4.2% and earnings growth of 30.3% for fiscal 2025 [16][17] - Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality has shown a 9% year-over-year growth in ticket prices and lodging revenue, supported by healthy advance bookings [21] - The Marcus Corporation is optimistic about its film lineup and hotel segment resilience, with expected sales growth of 5.2% and a remarkable 264% increase in earnings for 2025 [23]

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a Buy rating on AMZN, SHOP, and CHWY, indicating confidence in their resilience compared to other eCommerce stocks [24][7]. Core Insights - The digital consumer is perceived as resilient but is showing signs of slowing in Q1 operating trends, with expectations for the upcoming earnings season to reflect this dynamic [2][19]. - There is a downward risk to operating estimates in Q2 and beyond due to higher global tariffs, which could negatively impact consumer demand and gross margins for exposed platforms [2][21]. - The report revises the 2025 US eCommerce growth forecast down to +6% YoY from +7.5%, reflecting lower GDP growth expectations [2][24]. Summary by Sections Ratings, Stock Price Performance and Street Estimate Revisions - AMZN's 12-month price target is revised to $255 from $220, with a current price of $173, indicating a 27% upside [7]. - SHOP's price target is adjusted to $150 from $130, with a current price of $84, showing a 55% upside [7]. - CHWY maintains a price target of $45, with a current price of $35, reflecting a 28% upside [7]. Where is the Digital Consumer Today? - The report suggests that the digital consumer remains resilient, but there is a notable slowdown in travel trends and discretionary eCommerce goods [19][20]. - Investor fears have been more anticipatory, reacting to data points from other industries and soft consumer confidence [19][20]. Downside Analysis: What Could Happen to eCommerce Estimates? - The report highlights that eCommerce could decelerate by as much as -10 percentage points in a recession scenario, starting from a revised baseline of +6% YoY growth in 2025 [47][46]. - The analysis provides downside scenario analyses to help investors understand potential risks to estimates in more negative scenarios [46][22]. Refreshing the US eCommerce Industry Model - The report updates the US eCommerce model, reducing growth forecasts due to macroeconomic headwinds and structural views [2][24]. - The analysis indicates that eCommerce stocks face a higher risk of downward estimate revisions compared to the average company in the Internet coverage [23][24]. Key Industry Trends and High-Frequency Data Heading Into Q1 Earnings - The report discusses the impact of tariffs on consumer goods, suggesting that they could accelerate the shift of consumers towards services, benefiting sectors like experiences, travel, and mobility [23][24]. - It emphasizes the importance of diversifying sourcing to mitigate tariff impacts, particularly for companies like AMZN [54][56].

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