While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
Even among high-growth companies, some are struggling, which is why we built StockStory - to help you separate winners from losers. Keeping that in mind, here are two Nasdaq 100 stocks driving the future of tech and one best left off your watchlist.
One Stock to Sell:
Comcast (CMCSA)
Market Cap: $89.32 billion
Formerly known as American Cable Systems, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is a multinational telecommunications company offering a wide range of services.
Why Do We Avoid CMCSA?
- Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of domestic broadband customers has underwhelmed
- Capital intensity will likely increase as its free cash flow margin is anticipated to drop by 4.4 percentage points over the next year
- Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
Comcast is trading at $25.12 per share, or 7x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than CMCSA.
Two Stocks to Buy:
Meta (META)
Market Cap: $1.64 trillion
Famously founded by Mark Zuckerberg in his Harvard dorm, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) operates a collection of the largest social networks in the world - Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, along with its metaverse focused Reality Labs.
Why Will META Outperform?
- Monetization efforts are paying off as its average revenue per user has grown by 24.4% annually over the last two years
- Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 60.5% EBITDA margin, and its operating leverage amplified its profits over the last few years
- Performance over the past three years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
At $641.02 per share, Meta trades at 10.7x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
KLA Corporation (KLAC)
Market Cap: $231.5 billion
Formed by the 1997 merger of the two leading semiconductor yield management companies, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) is the leading supplier of equipment used to measure and inspect semiconductor chips.
What Makes KLAC Stand Out?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 14.4% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Healthy operating margin of 40.6% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes, and it turbocharged its profits by achieving some fixed cost leverage
- Strong free cash flow margin of 29.2% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently
KLA Corporation’s stock price of $176.86 implies a valuation ratio of 33.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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