Dell's ISG segment grew 34% YoY, driven by a 58% surge in server and networking revenue. Dell shipped $2.9 billion in AI servers during Q3 FY25, with a backlog reaching $4.5 billion. CSG revenue declined 1% YoY as consumer sales fell 18%, offset by a 3% rise in commercial PCs. Dell's AI solutions, including the industry-leading XE9680, outshine Super Micro with unmatched density, liquid cooling efficiency, and turnkey integration. Dell's 25% ISG growth forecast appears conservative, given the AI server market's 35% CAGR and robust enterprise demand. Hispanolistic Investment Thesis While most of the world is racing for AI, few companies are as pivotal in the quiet AI ecosystem as Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL). Much of the attention has fall
SoundHound's Q3 revenue reached $25.1 million, up 89% YoY, driven by demand across multiple industries. Revenue reliance on the largest client dropped from 72% to 12%, diversifying and stabilizing revenue streams. Partnerships with Stellantis and quick-service restaurants position SoundHound in transaction-heavy industries with a $140 billion TAM. Proprietary products like Chat AI and Polaris enable efficiency and scalability across diverse sectors, doubling query capacity. At 35.4x forward P/S, SoundHound's 74% forward growth rate significantly outpaces the sector median of 5.52%. da-kuk/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis SoundHound’s (NASDAQ:SOUN) recent operational improvements have significantly enhanced its investment appeal by mit
Taobao and Tmall generated RMB99 billion in revenue, with strong customer retention and a 2% rise in management revenue. Alibaba Cloud grew 7%, driven by AI services, with adjusted EBITA up 89% and 9% margin increase. The AIDC segment saw 29% YoY growth, with AliExpress focusing on faster delivery to boost margins. Alibaba repurchased $10 billion worth of shares in H1 FY2025, reducing the share count by 4.4% and attracting HK$46 billion inflows. Alibaba’s stock price of $83 is below the $90 target, with neutral momentum and subdued volume, indicating range-bound movement. Robert Way Investment Thesis Following up on my earlier analysis, Alibaba Group (NYSE:
Zeta Global Holdings achieved 42% YoY revenue growth in Q3 2024, excluding political revenue, a robust 31% increase. Scaled client ARPU rose 33% YoY to $557K, highlighting strong upselling and cross-selling within accounts. Adjusted EBITDA grew 59% YoY to $54 million, with margins expanding 2.1 percentage points to 20%. 2024 revenue guidance increased by $61 million to a $986 million midpoint, reflecting 35% YoY growth. Direct revenue now makes up 70% of total revenue, up from 67%, improving gross margins and client control. ArtemisDiana Investment Thesis Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE:ZETA) rewrites the growth playbook in enterprise software and AI-driven marketing. With a disruptive platform and world-class client relationships, Zeta is addi
ZIM outperformed the market, delivering a 32% return in two months, reflecting its undervaluation and growth. Forward P/E ratio of 2.17 (89% below sector median) and forward P/S ratio of 0.42 (74% below). $2.8 billion revenue (+117% YoY), $1.1 billion net income, 55% EBITDA margin, and 45% EBIT margin. Q3 2024 Free Cash Flow reached $1.5 billion, a nearly 5X increase from $328 million in Q3 2023. 50% fleet newbuilds by 2024, including 28 LNG-powered ships, boosting efficiency and aligning with ESG mandates. Michael H/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis Two months after our bullish rating on ZIM Integrated Shipping (NYSE:
Vale’s Q3 iron ore production reached 90.97 million metric tons, the highest since 2019, up 12.9% quarter-over-quarter. Production gains in copper and nickel rose 9.3% and 68.8% respectively, supported by operational improvements in Sossego and Sudbury. Declining iron ore prices, driven by reduced Chinese demand, cut realized prices 7.7% quarter-over-quarter to $90.6 per ton. Rising freight and operational costs, alongside a $956 million provision for the 2015 Mariana dam incident, pressured margins. Premium adjustments on high-grade iron ore mitigated some losses, helping Vale offset declining market prices amid demand fluctuations. Monty Rakusen Investment Thesis Since our last coverage, V
Palantir’s customer base grew 71% from December 2022 to September 2024, reaching 629 customers, driven by strong commercial demand. Commercial customer growth surged 91.5% from Q4 2022 to Q3 2024, positioning Palantir to reduce reliance on government contracts. U.S. commercial customers saw 124.5% growth over the same period, highlighting Palantir’s successful expansion in its domestic market. SBC remains high, reaching $142.4 million in Q3 2024, limiting profitability and diluting shareholder value. With RSI at 81.66, Palantir's stock is overbought, suggesting a potential pullback; current valuation offers a profit-booking opportunity. piranka Investment Thesis As a long-time bull on Palantir (NYSE:PLTR), I’ve seen my conviction in this i
Data Center revenue hit $3.5 billion in Q3 2024, growing 122% year-over-year, fueled by AI demand. Ryzen processors drove Client segment revenue to $1.9 billion, a 29% year-over-year increase, bolstering AMD’s profitability. Data Center operating income soared 240% to $1.041 billion, reflecting strong margins and high-demand products like EPYC CPUs. Gaming revenue dropped 69% to $462 million, while Embedded fell 25%, impacting AMD’s growth diversification. AMD trades near $140, with a technical target of $196, bolstered by November’s favorable seasonality and momentum indicators. da-kuk/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis Since our last coverage, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:
Following Q3 Results, PayPal's Path To $96 Is Clear
PYPL's technical target is revised to $96 by year-end, supported by recent earnings momentum and alignment with key Fibonacci levels. PayPal’s transaction volume grew by 1.47 billion from Q1 2022 to Q3 2024, showing stable user growth and engagement. EPS increased 146% from Q1 2022 to Q3 2024, reflecting effective cost management and improved profitability margins. The forward price-to-sales ratio of 2.5 is 58.52% below its five-year average, highlighting significant undervaluation potential. Non-GAAP operating income grew by 18% YoY in Q3 2024, despite a slight revenue growth deceleration to 6%. JasonDoiy Investment Thesis Since our last coverage, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:
Meta's Q3 Performance Solidifies Technical Path To $625
Meta’s Q3 revenue surged 19% year-over-year to $40.6 billion, driven by strong ad performance and AI integration. Operating margin improved to 43% from 40% last year, reflecting operational efficiency despite high CapEx guidance of $38-40 billion. AI and Reality Labs investments remain central to Meta’s growth, with AI enhancements boosting ad relevancy and user engagement. Meta’s stock target stands at $625, supported by technical levels and improving fundamentals within its core advertising business. grinvalds/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) recently announced surprisingly strong Q3 2024 results, inc