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Fly News Breaks for May 3, 2019
TLRY, STX, WMT, KEX, UFS
May 3, 2019 | 09:55 EDT
Catch up on today's top five analyst upgrades with this list compiled by The Fly: 1. Domtar (UFS) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman Sachs with analyst Brian Maguire saying the current valuation on the stock marks an attractive entry point. 2. Kirby (KEX) upgraded to Buy from Underperform at BofA/Merrill with analyst Ken Hoexter stating shares have been under pressure due to overcapacity in the barging market. 3. Walmart (WMT) upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Bernstein with analyst Brandon Fletcher saying that while he thinks Walmart has not been able to return to its full potential for decades, the fully realized vision of what Walmart could be is "so fantastic that, if it even accidentally leans in the right direction," it could create an outsized investment return over several years. 4. Seagate (STX) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Argus with analyst Jim Kelleher stating the company looks to be "closer" to the end of the downturn in its end markets and he expects its "revitalized portfolio" to be well positioned once demand recovers. 5. Tilray (TLRY) upgraded to Hold from Underperform at Jefferies with analyst Owen Bennett saying that while he remains cautious on Tilray's outlook, "this now appears to be much better appreciated by the market" at current valuation levels. This list is just a portion of The Fly's full analyst coverage. To see The Fly's full Street Research coverage, click here.
News For UFS;KEX;WMT;STX;TLRY From the Last 2 Days
STX
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STX
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STX
Apr 23, 2024 | 16:10 EDT
Sees Q4 revenue $1.7B-$2.0B, consensus $1.85B
STX
Apr 23, 2024 | 16:10 EDT
Reports Q3 revenue $1.66B, consensus $1.68B. "Seagate's March quarter revenue grew 6% and non-GAAP EPS more than doubled over the December quarter as we benefit from improving cloud demand, our strong operating discipline and price execution. This combination sets the foundation for a return to target margin performance as the markets recover," said Dave Mosley, CEO. "This constructive demand backdrop is well-timed as we prepare to ramp our Mozaic products, anchored by industry-leading HAMR technology. HAMR-based products offer compelling economic value for our customers and position Seagate to drive further financial performance gains, as well as capitalize on favorable long-term demand for mass capacity storage."
WMT
Apr 23, 2024 | 11:44 EDT
JPMorgan keeps a Neutral rating on Affirm (AFRM) after CNBC reported that One, a Walmart-backed fintech, has begun offering buy now, pay later at certain U.S. Walmart (WMT) locations. The announcement does not come as a complete surprise, as One first announced it was exploring a BNPL service in December 2022, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm points out Affirm expanded its relationship with Walmart in December 2023 to offer BNPL at self-checkout kiosks. For the time being, Affirm will remain a funding option at Walmart but will presumably compete head-to-head with One at the point of sale, adds JPMorgan. It believes the news "highlights the importance, foresight and wisdom" of launching the Affirm Card, which makes Affirm a funding option most anywhere Visa is accepted, while reducing Affirm's reliance on merchant-driven promotion and exclusivity. The firm views the Affirm Card as the company's "ace in the hole."
WMT
Apr 23, 2024 | 09:33 EDT
Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev says Affirm (AFRM) shares are lower today following a report that One, backed by Walmart (WMT), has started offering buy now, pay later loans in-store. However, this is not new news, as this was first reported in December 2022, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says history suggests headline risks for Affirm end up being great buying opportunities. It estimates Walmart accounts for 5% of the company's gross merchandise volume and that all the volume likely won't go away. Affirm's total addressable market is in the trillions, so Walmart supporting buy now, pay later expands the visibility of the category, contends Mizuho. The firm keeps a Buy rating on the stock with a $65 price target.
WMT
Apr 23, 2024 | 08:08 EDT
Walmart's (WMT) majority-owned fintech startup One has begun offering buy now, pay later, or BNPL loans for big-ticket items at some of the retailer's more than 4,600 U.S. stores, putting One in direct competition with Affirm (AFRM), the BNPL leader and exclusive provider of installment loans for Walmart customers since 2019, CNBC's Hugh Son and Melissa Repko reported. Reference Link