Market Overview - The S&P 500 rose by 5% in June, driven by optimism regarding trade deals, a ceasefire in the Middle East, and potential interest rate cuts in 2025 [1] - Positive economic indicators, including strong manufacturing data, increased factory orders, and a favorable jobs report for June, alleviated recession fears [1] July Market Conditions - As July begins, the job market remains robust, inflation is cooling, and companies are set to announce earnings [2] - Trade disagreements may cause short-term market fluctuations, but new trade agreements could provide additional momentum [2] Stock Recommendations - Recommended stocks based on relative price strength include Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Jabil Inc. (JBL), Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC), and Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM) [3][9] Relative Price Strength Strategy - Investors should assess stocks based on earnings growth and valuation multiples, while also considering their performance relative to industry peers [4] - Underperforming stocks should be avoided, while those outperforming their sectors in price should be prioritized for potential returns [5] Investment Criteria - Stocks that have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 1, 4, and 12 weeks, along with positive earnings estimate revisions, indicate growth potential [6][8] - A focus on analyst optimism regarding upcoming earnings is crucial, as upward revisions can lead to price gains [7] Screening Parameters - Stocks must show positive relative price changes over 1, 4, and 12 weeks, and have positive current-quarter estimate revisions [8] - Stocks must have a minimum price of $5 and an average 20-day volume of at least 50,000 for adequate liquidity [10] Company Profiles - **Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)**: Market cap of $84.7 billion, expected EPS growth of 16% year-over-year for fiscal 2026, with a trailing earnings surprise of 2.3% [11][12] - **Jabil Inc. (JBL)**: Expected EPS growth rate of 16.6% over three to five years, with a 102% share price increase in the past year [13][14] - **Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC)**: Market cap of $1.2 billion, expected EPS growth of 71.4% for fiscal 2025, with a 75.7% share price increase in the past year [14][15] - **Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM)**: Expected EPS growth rate of 51.7% over three to five years, with a 43.8% year-over-year growth estimate for 2025 and a 17.6% share price increase in the past year [16][17]

BANGKOK, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced that its management will present virtually at the Rosenblatt Securities 5th Annual Technology Summit. The Fabrinet presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. PDT). A live webcast, as well as a replay, will b ...

BANGKOK, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced that its management will present at the 53rd Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston, MA. The Fabrinet presentation is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (7:00 a.m. PDT). A live webca ...

Record Third Quarter Revenue Exceeds Guidance Range BANGKOK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced its financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2025. Seamus Grady, Chief Executive Officer of Fabrinet, said, “We had a very strong third quarter with revenue of $872 million ...

Core Viewpoint - ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. reported a net revenue of NT$148,153 million for Q1 2025, reflecting an 11.6% increase year-over-year but an 8.7% decrease sequentially. The net income attributable to shareholders was NT$7,554 million, up from NT$5,660 million in Q1 2024 but down from NT$9,312 million in Q4 2024 [1][3][16]. Financial Performance - **Net Revenues**: NT$148,153 million in Q1 2025, up 11.6% YoY, down 8.7% QoQ [1][16]. - **Net Income**: NT$7,554 million in Q1 2025, up from NT$5,660 million in Q1 2024, down from NT$9,312 million in Q4 2024 [1][16]. - **Earnings Per Share**: Basic EPS of NT$1.75 (US$0.106) and diluted EPS of NT$1.64 (US$0.100) for Q1 2025 [1][16]. Revenue Breakdown - **ATM Operations**: Net revenues of NT$86,668 million, up 17.3% YoY, down 1.9% QoQ [5][15]. - **EMS Operations**: Net revenues of NT$62,295 million, up 4.9% YoY, down 16.8% QoQ [5][18]. Cost Structure - **Cost of Revenues**: NT$123,260 million for Q1 2025, down from NT$135,633 million in Q4 2024 [6][16]. - **Raw Material Costs**: NT$72,343 million, representing 49% of total net revenues [6]. - **Labor Costs**: NT$16,997 million, representing 11% of total net revenues [6]. Margins - **Gross Margin**: Increased to 16.8% in Q1 2025 from 16.4% in Q4 2024 [6]. - **Operating Margin**: Decreased to 6.5% in Q1 2025 from 6.9% in Q4 2024 [6]. Non-Operating Items - **Net Interest Expense**: NT$1,256 million [6]. - **Net Foreign Exchange Loss**: NT$1,675 million, primarily due to the appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the New Taiwan dollar [6]. - **Net Gain on Valuation of Financial Assets**: NT$2,873 million [6]. Customer Concentration - The top five customers accounted for approximately 44% of total net revenues in Q1 2025, with two customers each contributing over 10% [12]. - The top ten customers contributed 61% of total net revenues in Q1 2025, compared to 60% in Q4 2024 [12]. Capital Expenditures - Equipment capital expenditures in Q1 2025 totaled US$892 million, with significant allocations to packaging and testing operations [12]. Liquidity and Capital Resources - Current ratio was 1.04 and net debt to equity ratio was 0.41 as of March 31, 2025 [12]. - Total unused credit lines amounted to NT$358,413 million [12]. Company Overview - ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of semiconductor manufacturing services, offering comprehensive solutions in assembly and testing, with a global presence across multiple countries [9].