Alphabet is fairly valued according to our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) , but this can change at a moment's notice. Track the value in your watchlist or portfolio and be alerted on when to act. When all projected and extrapolated cash flows are added and discounted, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of US$322.53 per share, versus the recent share price of US$339.71. That implies ...
Alphabet is fairly valued according to our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) , but this can change at a moment's notice. Track the value in your watchlist or portfolio and be alerted on when to act. When all projected and extrapolated cash flows are added and discounted, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of US$322.53 per share, versus the recent share price of US$339.71. That implies the stock is about 5.3% above this DCF estimate, which is a relatively small gap. For Alphabet, the model starts with last twelve month free cash flow of about US$92.6b. Analysts and internal estimates then extend this out, with Simply Wall St using a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity model that includes explicit projections through 2035. For example, projected free cash flow for 2030 is US$194.5b, with a discounted value of US$130.8b. Earlier years between 2026 and 2029 have projected free cash flows in the US$72.3b to US$162.2b range, each discounted back to reflect the time value of money. A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model takes estimates of the cash a company could generate in the future and discounts those amounts back to what they might be worth today. It is essentially asking what a stream of future cash flows is worth in current dollars. Alphabet scores just 2/6 on our valuation checks. See what other red flags we found in the full valuation breakdown . On our checks, Alphabet has a valuation score of 2 out of 6 . This means only some of the metrics we review point to the shares being undervalued. Next we will look at how different valuation methods line up before finishing with a way to frame valuation that can be even more useful than any single model. Recent headlines have focused on Alphabet's position in the broader technology sector and how market sentiment around large tech names has shifted. At the same time, discussions about regulation, competition and long term demand for digital services continue to shape how investors think about the stock. Alphabet'...
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is p...
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence—training smarter chatbots, automating industries, and building the digital future. But there’s one urgent question few are asking: Where will all of that energy come from? AI is the most electricity-hungry technology ever invented. Each data center powering large language models like ChatGPT consumes as much energy as a small city. And it’s about to get worse. Even Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, issued a stark warning: “The future of AI depends on an energy breakthrough.” Elon Musk was even more blunt: “AI will run out of electricity by next year.” As the world chases faster, smarter machines, a hidden crisis is emerging behind the scenes. Power grids are strained. Electricity prices are rising. Utilities are scrambling to expand capacity. And that’s where the real opportunity lies… One little-known company—almost entirely overlooked by most AI investors—could be the ultimate backdoor play. It’s not a chipmaker. It’s not a cloud platform. But it might be the most important AI stock in the US owns critical energy infrastructure assets positioned to feed the coming AI energy spike. As demand from AI data centers explodes, this company is gearing up to profit from the most valuable commodity in the digital age: electricity. The “Toll Booth” Operator of the AI Energy Boom It owns critical nuclear energy infrastructure assets , positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy. , positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy. It’s one of the only global companies capable ...
(RTTNews) - Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) announced a profit for its fourth quarter that Increases, from last year The company's earnings totaled $535 million, or $1.91 per share. This compares with $423 million, or $1.49 per share, last year. Excluding items, Yum! Brands Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $486 million or $1.73 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period rose 6.4% to $...
(RTTNews) - Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) announced a profit for its fourth quarter that Increases, from last year The company's earnings totaled $535 million, or $1.91 per share. This compares with $423 million, or $1.49 per share, last year. Excluding items, Yum! Brands Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $486 million or $1.73 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period rose 6.4% to $2.514 billion from $2.362 billion last year. Yum! Brands Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $535 Mln. vs. $423 Mln. last year. -EPS: $1.91 vs. $1.49 last year. -Revenue: $2.514 Bln vs. $2.362 Bln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Cognizant Technology ( CTSH ) rose about 3% premarket on Wednesday after fourth quarter results and outlook exceeded expectations. The consulting services provider saw its adjusted EPS grow about 11.5% year-over-year to $1.35, while revenue climbed about 4.9% year-over-year, or 3.8% in constant currency, to $5.33B. Both top and bottom line numb...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Cognizant Technology ( CTSH ) rose about 3% premarket on Wednesday after fourth quarter results and outlook exceeded expectations. The consulting services provider saw its adjusted EPS grow about 11.5% year-over-year to $1.35, while revenue climbed about 4.9% year-over-year, or 3.8% in constant currency, to $5.33B. Both top and bottom line numbers beat analysts estimates . "We have invested in our talent, strengthened our partnership ecosystem and advanced our AI platforms to help clients scale AI across the enterprise. These investments helped us sign 28 large deals in 2025 with large deal TCV growth of nearly 50% year-over-year," said Cognizant's CEO Ravi Kumar S. The company said that on a trailing-12-month basis, bookings increased 5% year-over-year to $28.4B, which represented a book-to-bill of about 1.3x. Bookings in the fourth quarter grew 9% year-over-year. Cognizant added that fourth quarter bookings included 12 large deals, which are deals with a total contract value of $100M or greater, of which two were mega deals, or deals with a total contract value of $500M or greater. Outlook "Our initial 2026 guidance reflects sustained momentum, backed by our commitment to advancing our strategic investments aimed at accelerating our AI-led growth strategy," said CFO Jatin Dalal. Cognizant expects first quarter revenue to be between $5.36B and $5.44B (midpoint at $5.4B) versus a consensus revenue estimate of $5.35B. The company forecast full-year 2026 revenue to be in the range of $22.14B to $22.66B (midpoint at $22.4B) compared to a consensus revenue estimate of $22.13B. For the full year 2026, the company expects adjusted EPS to be in the range of $5.56 to $5.70 (midpoint at $5.63) versus a consensus EPS estimate of $5.63 Buyback and Dividend The company bought back 4.3M shares for $325M during the fourth quarter under its share repurchase program. For the full year, Cognizant bought 17.4M shares for $1.3B. As...
(RTTNews) - CME Group, Inc. (CME) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that Increases, from last year The company's bottom line totaled $1.168 billion, or $3.24 per share. This compares with $863.7 million, or $2.40 per share, last year. Excluding items, CME Group, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $997.7 million or $2.77 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period rose 8....
(RTTNews) - CME Group, Inc. (CME) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that Increases, from last year The company's bottom line totaled $1.168 billion, or $3.24 per share. This compares with $863.7 million, or $2.40 per share, last year. Excluding items, CME Group, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $997.7 million or $2.77 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period rose 8.1% to $1.648 billion from $1.525 billion last year. CME Group, Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $1.168 Bln. vs. $863.7 Mln. last year. -EPS: $3.24 vs. $2.40 last year. -Revenue: $1.648 Bln vs. $1.525 Bln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Analysts Are Watching. On February 3, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock with a $230.00 price target. The firm applauded PLTR for a “drop the mic” quarter, seeing it lead the AI revolution with unmatched AIP moat. Palantir reported its FY4Q25 earnings yesterday, beating Wall Street’s estimates am...
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Analysts Are Watching. On February 3, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock with a $230.00 price target. The firm applauded PLTR for a “drop the mic” quarter, seeing it lead the AI revolution with unmatched AIP moat. Palantir reported its FY4Q25 earnings yesterday, beating Wall Street’s estimates amid rising spending on AI tools from governments and businesses. The company reported $1.41 billion in revenue, ahead of LSEG estimates of $1.33 billion. Palantir (PLTR) Delivers Another ‘Drop-the-Mic’ Quarter, Wedbush Says A laptop and a computer monitor display a detailed stock market technical analysis chart. Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki on Pexels According to CEO Alex Karp, Palantir’s earnings were the best results that he is aware of in tech in the last decade. Webush noted how PLTR delivered another robust drop the mic quarter of beats across the board. Looking ahead, it provided FY26 guidance that exceeded Street estimates. “Palantir reported its FY4Q25 results featuring yet another strong drop the mic quarter of beats across the board while providing FY26 guidance that exceeded Street estimates as the company’s AIP continues to accelerate with US Commercial remaining a core driver of growth. We maintain our OUTPERFORM rating and $230 price target as Palantir is helping lead the AI Revolution into the use case phase as its AIP product moat is unmatched in our view.” Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is a leading provider of artificial intelligence systems. While we acknowledge the potential of PLTR as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden A...
CDW Corporation ( CDW ) declares $0.63/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 2.0% Payable March 10; for shareholders of record Feb. 25; ex-div Feb. 25. See CDW Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on CDW Corporation CDW Corp: Tough To See Upwards Multiple Re-Rating In The Near Term (Rating Downgrade) CDW Corporation 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Pr...
CDW Corporation ( CDW ) declares $0.63/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 2.0% Payable March 10; for shareholders of record Feb. 25; ex-div Feb. 25. See CDW Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on CDW Corporation CDW Corp: Tough To See Upwards Multiple Re-Rating In The Near Term (Rating Downgrade) CDW Corporation 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation CDW Corporation Non-GAAP EPS of $2.57 beats by $0.13, revenue of $5.51B beats by $180M CDW Corporation Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on CDW Corporation
Global software, financial services and asset management stocks get hit by concerns about competition from a new AI automation tool released by Anthropic PBC. Investors are fretting that many businesses will come under increased threat from advances in generative AI. Novo Nordisk shares plunged after the company shocked investors by forecasting a steep decline in sales, evidence of an intensifying...
Global software, financial services and asset management stocks get hit by concerns about competition from a new AI automation tool released by Anthropic PBC. Investors are fretting that many businesses will come under increased threat from advances in generative AI. Novo Nordisk shares plunged after the company shocked investors by forecasting a steep decline in sales, evidence of an intensifying price war in obesity drugs. UBS shares drop after the bank’s CFO said more headwinds in US wealth should be expected in the first half following 4Q net outflows, the third straight quarter of declines. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
IDEX press release ( IEX ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.10 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $899M (+4.2% Y/Y) beats by $16.61M . Record orders of $979 million increased 20% on a reported basis and 16% organically, driven mostly by strength in HST. Utilized $73 million for share repurchases. Operating cash flow of $680 million increased 2% and was 141% of net income, up from 132% Free cash flow of $617 millio...
IDEX press release ( IEX ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.10 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $899M (+4.2% Y/Y) beats by $16.61M . Record orders of $979 million increased 20% on a reported basis and 16% organically, driven mostly by strength in HST. Utilized $73 million for share repurchases. Operating cash flow of $680 million increased 2% and was 141% of net income, up from 132% Free cash flow of $617 million increased 2% and yielded conversion of 103%, up from 101%. 2026 Outlook (1) Full year organic sales projected to increase 1% to 2% over the prior year Full year adjusted diluted EPS of $8.15 to $8.35 vs. consensus of $8.31 First quarter 2026 organic sales projected to increase approximately 1% from the prior year period First quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $1.73 to $1.78 vs. consensus of $1.85 . More on IDEX IDEX Corporation: Q4 Earnings Are Coming Up Quick, Look For Signs Of Growth IDEX Corporation: Value Creator Is Not Delivering IDEX Corporation's Underperformance Has Been Value Driven IDEX Q4 2025 Earnings Preview IDEX's new CFO is key catalyst for investors: BNP Paribas analyst
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Rising memory prices are quietly becoming a problem across tech, and they're starting to show up everywhere from smartphones to AI data centers. According to a new note from GF Securities, chip shortages and higher pricing for NAND and LPDDR memory are squeezing margins just as demand stays soft. For phone makers, the math is getting uncomfortable. Memory ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Rising memory prices are quietly becoming a problem across tech, and they're starting to show up everywhere from smartphones to AI data centers. According to a new note from GF Securities, chip shortages and higher pricing for NAND and LPDDR memory are squeezing margins just as demand stays soft. For phone makers, the math is getting uncomfortable. Memory now makes up roughly 20% to 30% of a smartphone's total build cost, up from about 10% to 20% in the past. With consumers holding onto phones longer, GF Securities expects global smartphone shipments to fall about 6% in 2026. That combination leaves little room for error. Apple, though, is in a different spot. The firm says Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL). is still outperforming thanks to its scale and negotiating power. Analysts believe Apple is already in talks with Korean suppliers to secure better pricing, which could help protect margins while rivals struggle to absorb higher costs. The same issue is playing out in AI infrastructure. Higher memory prices are pushing up data center costs, adding billions to large builds and helping explain why companies like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META) have been revising capex plans upward. Even AI servers built around NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips are getting more expensive as memory takes up a bigger share of total costs.
Valvoline press release ( VVV ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.37 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $462M (+11.6% Y/Y) beats by $0.98M . System-wide store sales increased 13% to $924 million and system-wide same store sales ( SSS ) grew 5.8% 2 Reported a loss from continuing operations, primarily due to the FTC required divestiture of certain Breeze stores, of ($32) million and diluted loss per share of ($0.25)...
Valvoline press release ( VVV ): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.37 beats by $0.04 . Revenue of $462M (+11.6% Y/Y) beats by $0.98M . System-wide store sales increased 13% to $924 million and system-wide same store sales ( SSS ) grew 5.8% 2 Reported a loss from continuing operations, primarily due to the FTC required divestiture of certain Breeze stores, of ($32) million and diluted loss per share of ($0.25); 134% below prior year Adjusted EBITDA of $117 million increased 14% and adjusted EPS of $0.37 increased 16%, 18% and 28% increases respectively, considering the impact of Refranchising 1 System-wide net store additions in the quarter totaled 200, including 162 Breeze stores More on Valvoline Valvoline: Visible Demand Drivers And Relatively Cheap Valuation Valvoline Inc. (VVV) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript Valvoline Inc. (VVV) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow Valvoline Q1 2026 Earnings Preview Valvoline targets 20% sales growth and 330–360 new store additions in fiscal 2026 as Breeze acquisition closes
Texas Instruments Inc. has reached an agreement to buy the US chip firm Silicon Laboratories Inc. in a deal valued at $7.5 billion, deepening its exposure to several long-standing markets for chips including the home appliance, power, industrial and medical-device sectors. Silicon Labs investors will receive $231 in cash for each share of the company’s common stock, and the transaction is expected...
Texas Instruments Inc. has reached an agreement to buy the US chip firm Silicon Laboratories Inc. in a deal valued at $7.5 billion, deepening its exposure to several long-standing markets for chips including the home appliance, power, industrial and medical-device sectors. Silicon Labs investors will receive $231 in cash for each share of the company’s common stock, and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, according to a joint statement from the companies. Silicon Labs’s chips are used by makers of everything from smart-home gear and industrial automation to battery storage and commercial lighting. In buying the business, Texas Instruments is signaling that its focus remains on its core business. Last week, the largest maker of analog chips — which convert real-world inputs into electronic signals for cars, factory equipment and a wide range of other products — issued a surprisingly strong sales forecast, suggesting that demand from industrial customers and carmakers is recovering. Because of its outsized role in global supply chains, Texas Instruments has become a barometer of sorts for much of the economy, showing whether businesses have confidence in future sales. Makers of factory gear and vehicles order chips far in advance to account for the months it can take to produce electronic components and assemble finished products. Shares of Silicon Labs were halted earlier on Wednesday after gaining 26% to $172. It has a market value of roughly $4.5 billion. Texas Instruments shares fell 3.4% to $217.50. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as financial advisor to Texas Instruments, A&O Shearman is legal counsel and Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher as strategic communications advisor. Qatalyst Partners is the financial advisor to Silicon Labs, DLA Piper is legal counsel and FGS Global is strategic communications advisor.
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Analysts Are Watching. On February 2, Evercore ISI analyst Mark Mahaney reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock with a $335.00 price target. The firm sees a potential script flip for AMZN from AI laggard to AI winner by 2026. Evercore ISI expects Amazon to deliver results in line with market expectations when it reports on February 5, ...
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Analysts Are Watching. On February 2, Evercore ISI analyst Mark Mahaney reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock with a $335.00 price target. The firm sees a potential script flip for AMZN from AI laggard to AI winner by 2026. Evercore ISI expects Amazon to deliver results in line with market expectations when it reports on February 5, with Q4 revenue estimates of $211 billion (up 12% year-over-year) and operating income of $24.6 billion (11.7% margin), both of whom appear reasonable based on intra-quarter data points. Retail spending trends appear supportive, while Amazon-specific sales indicators appear softer. The stock is still seen as attractive heading into the print, with recent read-throughs from Azure results and third party retail data dampening sentiment. “Fundamentally, we see in AMZN ’26 a potential acceleration/expansion story (revenue growth acceleration & operating margin expansion). And narratively, we see in AMZN ’26 the potential for the script to flip from AI Laggard to AI Winner – in a manner not too dissimilar to GOOGL ’25 (tho not as dramatic.)” Amazon.com’s (AMZN) 2026 Could Mark an AI Script Flip, Evercore Says Copyright: prykhodov / 123RF Stock Photo The firm said that AMZN is its number one Large Cap Net Long. For the first quarter of 2026, consensus estimates are seen as achievable, with greater upside potential on operating income as revenue. Investors will be particularly looking out for evidence that AWS growth can continue to accelerate with clear backlog, the sustainability of retail unit-economics improvements, durability of advertising growth, and updated guidance on capital spending and capacity expansion. The firm models North America Retail Revenue of $127.7 billion (up 10.5% year-over-year), AWS Revenue of $34.6 billion (up 20% year-over-year), and total operating margin of 11.9% for Q4, which is slightly higher than the Street’s expectation of 11.7%. “FCF & CapEx Tr...