Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends. The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
This is precisely where StockStory comes in - our job is to find you high-quality companies that can win regardless of the conditions. That said, here are two large-cap stocks that still have big upside potential and one that could be stalling.
One Large-Cap Stock to Sell:
Comcast (CMCSA)
Market Cap: $93.75 billion
Formerly known as American Cable Systems, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is a multinational telecommunications company offering a wide range of services.
Why Do We Steer Clear of CMCSA?
- Number of domestic broadband customers has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings
- Capital intensity will likely increase as its free cash flow margin is anticipated to drop by 4.5 percentage points over the next year
- Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
At $26.40 per share, Comcast trades at 7.6x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with CMCSA, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Two Large-Cap Stocks to Watch:
W.W. Grainger (GWW)
Market Cap: $61.25 billion
Founded as a supplier of motors, W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) provides maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and services to businesses and institutions.
Why Is GWW Interesting?
- Healthy operating margin of 14.8% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes, and its profits increased over the last five years as it scaled
- Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- Market-beating returns on capital illustrate that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures
W.W. Grainger is trading at $1,300 per share, or 26.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Corning (GLW)
Market Cap: $130.5 billion
Supplying windows for some of the United States’s earliest spacecraft, Corning (NYSE:GLW) provides glass and other electronic components for the consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and healthcare industries.
Why Are We Bullish on GLW?
- Impressive 14.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Earnings per share grew by 30.3% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
- Free cash flow margin increased by 5.9 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more capital to invest or return to shareholders
Corning’s stock price of $151.66 implies a valuation ratio of 41.2x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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