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Cisco Systems Inc.: Lessons In Valuation

Introduction Cisco Systems (CSCO) reported fiscal Q1 earnings and offered what many consider to be downbeat quarterly revenue guidance.  As a result, Cisco stock was down as much as 9.2% at one point and is currently down about 8%.  In this video I will illustrate how Cisco’s revenue guidance has been expected by analysts forecasts …

Hewlett Packard (HPQ) Stock to Buy Now | FAST Graphs

Stock To Buy Now After Hewlett Packard (HPQ) spun off Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) the company unleashed its growth potential. Prior to the spinoff the original Hewlett Packard was experiencing very sluggish growth. Consequently, unwinding the company was able to accelerate the growth of both Hewlett Packard Enterprises and to even a greater extent HP …

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): Is It Cheap For A Reason?

Introduction Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE) was created on November 1 of 2015 resulting from Hewlett Packard splitting into two entities. In contrast to its hardware focused predecessor, Hewlett Packard Enterprise is focused on the cloud providing information technology and enterprise products, solutions, and services. Since the company was formed it has only been awarded …

Technology Stocks Are Expensive – Here Is One That Is Not

Introduction Information technology is one of the fastest growing sectors in the stock market. Consequently, technology stocks offer the potential for the highest long-term total returns. But unfortunately, there is a fly in the ointment. The promise of technology is no secret, as a result, investors seeking total return have driven most technology stocks to …

Skyworks (SWKS): Technology Growth At An Attractive Valuation

Skyworks Technology Growth Since falling from a high of over $200 a share, Skyworks Solutions Inc. (SWKS) provides investors the opportunity to participate in the growth of 5G and the Internet of things at an attractive valuation. Skyworks offers investors the opportunity to participate in the early innings of 5G expansion worldwide. The company is …

Meta Platforms (Facebook): Buy The Dip? | FAST Graphs

Introduction Meta Platforms, Inc. (FB) a.k.a. Facebook has experienced a double-digit slump in stock price since August. With this video we will conduct a FAST fundamental analysis of the company by the numbers. Importantly, this is a true growth stock, and as such, needs to be looked at differently than you would a traditional company …

CVS Health Corp. (CVS): Fast Fundamental Analysis | FAST Graphs

Introduction According to Zacks Investment Research CVS Health is the world’s 7th largest company by revenue and ranked 7th on the Fortune Global 500 list. The company reported Q3 earnings on November 2, 2021 and reported Non-GAAP EPS of $1.97 beats by $0.18; GAAP EPS of $1.20 misses by $0.20. Revenue of $73.79B (+10.0% Y/Y) …

Micron Technology (MU): Fast Fundamental Analysis

Micron Technology Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) is a cyclical semiconductor manufacturer specializing in memory chips. The company is an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions. The company presents itself as a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate …

Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT): Was The Price Drop An Overreaction?

Lockheed Martin Stock Analysis Lockheed Martin produced a mixed Q3 2021 financial report. Non-GAAP Earnings beat estimates by $0.13 and GAAP earnings beat estimates by $0.22. However, the company’s revenues were short and management guided future revenue growth lower. The market’s reaction was severe with one pundit producing the headline: “Lockheed Martin plunges on bearish …

Intel (INTC): Is The Short-Term Pain Worth The Long-Term Gain?

Intel versus Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia Both analysts and Intel’s management expect to see earnings and cash flows, especially free cash flow, fall precipitously over the next few years. However, the primary reason is because management has decided to take aggressive action to catapult long-term future growth. Consequently, Intel management announced that capital expenditures …