Top Stock Reports for Facebook, Alibaba & Mastercard

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Friday, December 27, 2019

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today’s Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Facebook (FB), Alibaba Group (BABA) and Mastercard (MA). These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.” data-reactid=”17″>The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today’s Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Facebook (FB), Alibaba Group (BABA) and Mastercard (MA). These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.

>>” data-reactid=”18″>You can see all of today’s research reports here >>>

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Facebook’s shares have outperformed the S&P 500 year to date (+58.5% vs. +27.9%). The Zacks analyst believes that growth in Instagram Stories and Feed, and Facebook News Feed is expected to aid mobile ad revenues.” data-reactid=”19″>Facebook’s shares have outperformed the S&P 500 year to date (+58.5% vs. +27.9%). The Zacks analyst believes that growth in Instagram Stories and Feed, and Facebook News Feed is expected to aid mobile ad revenues.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="The company’s initiatives to improve privacy, transparency and authenticity of ads are likely to boost user trust and engagement. The launch of Facebook View app, Facebook Pay and catalogs in the WhatsApp Business app aimed at small businesses is noteworthy. Further, partnerships with ESPN and Fox for sports-related streaming on Facebook Watch are a positive.” data-reactid=”20″>The company’s initiatives to improve privacy, transparency and authenticity of ads are likely to boost user trust and engagement. The launch of Facebook View app, Facebook Pay and catalogs in the WhatsApp Business app aimed at small businesses is noteworthy. Further, partnerships with ESPN and Fox for sports-related streaming on Facebook Watch are a positive.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="However, a persistent mix shift toward Stories is anticipated to hurt ARPU. Also, the company’s rising regulatory headwinds, including the antitrust investigation and the EU’s investigation of Libra, are concerns.” data-reactid=”21″>However, a persistent mix shift toward Stories is anticipated to hurt ARPU. Also, the company’s rising regulatory headwinds, including the antitrust investigation and the EU’s investigation of Libra, are concerns.

>>)” data-reactid=”22″>(You can read the full research report on Facebook here >>>)

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Shares of Alibaba have gained +29.4% in the past three months against the Zacks Internet Commerce industry’s rise of +13.4%. The Zacks analyst believes that Alibaba is benefiting from steady improvement in core commerce along with strong growth in metrics.” data-reactid=”23″>Shares of Alibaba have gained +29.4% in the past three months against the Zacks Internet Commerce industry’s rise of +13.4%. The Zacks analyst believes that Alibaba is benefiting from steady improvement in core commerce along with strong growth in metrics.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Further, Alibaba’s strengthening cloud business with its expanding customer base continues to drive its performance. Its New Retail strategy is also gaining significant momentum in the market. This is aiding growth in its Tmall Import, Hema fresh food grocery business and Intime Department Stores.” data-reactid=”24″>Further, Alibaba’s strengthening cloud business with its expanding customer base continues to drive its performance. Its New Retail strategy is also gaining significant momentum in the market. This is aiding growth in its Tmall Import, Hema fresh food grocery business and Intime Department Stores.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Additionally, the consolidation of Ele.me and Cainiao Network is acting as a tailwind. However, the company’s increasing investments, uncertain economy and macro headwinds in China are major concerns. Also, rising competition poses a risk.” data-reactid=”25″>Additionally, the consolidation of Ele.me and Cainiao Network is acting as a tailwind. However, the company’s increasing investments, uncertain economy and macro headwinds in China are major concerns. Also, rising competition poses a risk.

>>)” data-reactid=”26″>(You can read the full research report on Alibaba here >>>)

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Mastercard‘s shares have gained +13.1% over the past six months against the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry’s rise of +8.4%. The Zacks analyst believes that the company’s revenues are gaining from higher switched transactions, increase in cross-border volume and gross dollar volume.” data-reactid=”27″>Mastercard‘s shares have gained +13.1% over the past six months against the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry’s rise of +8.4%. The Zacks analyst believes that the company’s revenues are gaining from higher switched transactions, increase in cross-border volume and gross dollar volume.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Numerous acquisitions made over the years have fueled its inorganic growth. The company is benefiting from shifts in payments, from physical to digital. Investment in technology has also kept the company at the forefront of the rapidly changing payments industry. Its solid capital position enables investment in business.” data-reactid=”28″>Numerous acquisitions made over the years have fueled its inorganic growth. The company is benefiting from shifts in payments, from physical to digital. Investment in technology has also kept the company at the forefront of the rapidly changing payments industry. Its solid capital position enables investment in business.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has been revised 1.1% upward over the last 60 days. However, escalating costs might put pressure on margins. In order to gain customers and new business, Mastercard has been incurring high levels of costs under rebates and incentives, which remain a concern.” data-reactid=”29″>The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has been revised 1.1% upward over the last 60 days. However, escalating costs might put pressure on margins. In order to gain customers and new business, Mastercard has been incurring high levels of costs under rebates and incentives, which remain a concern.

>>)” data-reactid=”30″>(You can read the full research report on Mastercard here >>>)

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Citigroup (C), Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Philip Morris International (PM).” data-reactid=”31″>Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Citigroup (C), Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Philip Morris International (PM).

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<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Note: Sheraz Mian heads the Zacks Equity Research department and is a well-regarded expert of aggregate earnings. He is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and publishes the weekly Earnings Trends and Earnings Preview reports. If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>>” data-reactid=”37″>Note: Sheraz Mian heads the Zacks Equity Research department and is a well-regarded expert of aggregate earnings. He is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and publishes the weekly Earnings Trends and Earnings Preview reports. If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>>

Today’s Must Read

Expanding User Base, Instagram Strength Aids Facebook (FB)

Alibaba (BABA) Banks on New Retail strategy, Cloud Business

Mastercard (MA) Rides on Buyouts, Investment in Technology

Featured Reports

Expense Control Aids Citigroup (C), Low Fee Income A Woe

Per Zacks analyst, Citigroup is working hard on streamlining activities and is focused on cost management.

Strong Global Uptake of MitraClip Therapy Aids Abbott (ABT)

The Zacks analyst is hopeful about the long-term growth prospects of Abbott’s Structural Heart business.

RRPs Drive Phillip Morris (PM), Soft Cigarette Volumes Hurt

Per the Zacks analyst, Phillip Morris is gaining from reduced risk product sales, which grew 63.4% in the third quarter.

Gigafactory 3 Progress to Aid Tesla (TSLA) Amid High Capex

While the ramp up of production at Shanghai Gigafactory is a positive for Tesla, the Zacks analyst is worried about high capex and R&D costs, which may dent profits.

Suncor (SU) Buoyed by Fort Hills Amid Pipeline Concerns

While the impressive production ramp-up at its Fort Hills bodes well for Suncor, the Zacks analyst is worried over pipeline construction in Canada failing to keep pace with the rising domestic oil.

Strong Cash Flow, Systematic Investments Aid Exelon (EXC)

Per the Zacks analyst Exelon’s $22.6 billion long term investment plan to strengthen its infrastructure and consistent cash flow generation capability will assist to lower debts and fund growth.

Cost & Productivity Actions Aid Dow (DOW) Amid Demand Woes

While Dow faces a challenging demand environment in certain markets including agriculture and automotive, it should gain from cost synergy savings and productivity initiatives, per the Zacks analyst.

New Upgrades

Berry (BERY) to Gain From Restructuring Moves & Buyouts

The Zacks analyst believes that Berry Global’s business restructuring moves will help it offer better services to customers. Also, the RPC Group buyout will continue to lend momentum to the company.

Leadership Brands to Drive Helen of Troy’s (HELE) Top Line

Per the Zacks analyst, product launches, marketing efforts and e-commerce plans for Leadership Brands should keep driving Helen of Troy’s sales.

Expense Control & Efforts to Aid Rite Aid (RAD) FY20 Earnings

Per the Zacks analyst, improved pharmacy network at EnvisionRxOptions, higher prescription count at retail pharmacies and tight expense control are likely to aid Rite Aid’s earnings in fiscal 2020.

New Downgrades

Low 737 Deliveries, 787-Engine Issues Hurt Boeing (BA)

Per the Zacks Analyst, low 737 deliveries as a result of the worldwide grounding of 737 Max jets hurts sales.

Arista (ANET) Hurt by Lower Demand from Major Cloud Customer

Per the Zacks analyst, Arista’s fourth-quarter 2019 revenues are likely to fall by almost 8% year over year due to a shift in procurement strategy with lower demand from a significant cloud customer.

Lower Rates, Rising Costs Hurt Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)

Per the Zacks analyst, lower interest rates will put pressure on Associated Banc-Corp’s net interest margin. Further, mounting operating expenses will likely hamper profitability in the near-term.

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