Charles Schwab: Risks Remain, But There May Be Value
Charles Schwab is considered a best of breed financial service company with $7.38 trillion in client assets. Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the perceived weakness in the banking system stemming from rising interest rates, Charles Schwab stock fell more than 30% on fears that it too faced potential solvency issues as […]
Qualcomm: An Objective Look
While in search of inexpensive, consistent dividend growth stocks, Qualcomm found its way back on my radar after the stock price fell over 30% from its highs at the beginning of 2022. At first glance, the company possessed confounding valuation metrics when compared to itself, other chip stocks and its growth rates warranting an objective […]
Disney: The Iger Premium
The Walt Disney Co. investors welcomed the return of Bob Iger as CEO. In November 2022, Disney’s board announced that CEO Bob Chapek was being replaced by the beloved former Disney CEO. Chapek had a tumultuous 11 month tenure at Disney during which the stock price declined by 40%. Chapek’s time as CEO of Disney […]
10 Factors to Evaluate Dividend Growth Stocks
Summary: Dividend growth investing has outperformed the market and offers investors the potential for both income and capital appreciation. Identifying dividend growth stocks involves a holistic approach, as opposed to focusing on one factor like the dividend yield. This article outlines 10 factors to consider in aggregate to evaluate dividend growth stocks. “The very attention […]
Disney: From Stalwart to Show-Me Story
SUMMARY: Disney’s DTC strategy has changed business from a stalwart to a show-me story. Disney’s financial performance and financial metrics have seen a dramatic shift that demonstrates the impact of the DTC business. While management has a plan for profitability for the DTC business, it is by no means a certainty. CNBC played passively […]
Finding Value in Alphabet
SUMMARY: Alphabet’s H1 2022 results have been mediocre which is reflected in the stock’s performance down 36% from its highs in July 2022. Alphabet’s management appears to be turning cautious per recent announcements in the face of uncertainty. The company’s valuation is more compelling than it’s been in years. While we should expect more turbulence […]