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3D Systems Earnings: Improvements Outshine Plunging 3D Printer Sales
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Cash on the rise
Despite reporting a net loss, 3D Systems generated $12.9 million in operating cash flow during the second quarter and ended with $176.2 million in cash on its books, an increase of $6.4 million from the first quarter. Through the first six months of this year, 3D Systems generated over $31 million in operating cash flow -- more than enough to cover the $7.6 million it simultaneously invested in capital expenditures -- money spent on factories, sites, and equipment to fund its future growth.
Final thoughts
At the end of the day, there were several positive aspects of 3D Systems' earnings to suggest that the company is making notable improvements in its business. However, its diversified business model masked the reality that its core business of selling 3D printers deteriorated further. Unfortunately, without a notable improvement in 3D printer sales, it's difficult to argue that 3D Systems' business is anywhere near making a full recovery.
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Final thoughts At the end of the day, there were several positive aspects of 3D Systems' earnings to suggest that the company is making notable improvements in its business. Unfortunately, without a notable improvement in 3D printer sales, it's difficult to argue that 3D Systems' business is anywhere near making a full recovery. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology.
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Cash on the rise Despite reporting a net loss, 3D Systems generated $12.9 million in operating cash flow during the second quarter and ended with $176.2 million in cash on its books, an increase of $6.4 million from the first quarter. Through the first six months of this year, 3D Systems generated over $31 million in operating cash flow -- more than enough to cover the $7.6 million it simultaneously invested in capital expenditures -- money spent on factories, sites, and equipment to fund its future growth. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Cash on the rise Despite reporting a net loss, 3D Systems generated $12.9 million in operating cash flow during the second quarter and ended with $176.2 million in cash on its books, an increase of $6.4 million from the first quarter. Final thoughts At the end of the day, there were several positive aspects of 3D Systems' earnings to suggest that the company is making notable improvements in its business. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology.
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Cash on the rise Despite reporting a net loss, 3D Systems generated $12.9 million in operating cash flow during the second quarter and ended with $176.2 million in cash on its books, an increase of $6.4 million from the first quarter. Through the first six months of this year, 3D Systems generated over $31 million in operating cash flow -- more than enough to cover the $7.6 million it simultaneously invested in capital expenditures -- money spent on factories, sites, and equipment to fund its future growth. Unfortunately, without a notable improvement in 3D printer sales, it's difficult to argue that 3D Systems' business is anywhere near making a full recovery.
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2016-08-02 00:00:00 UTC
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Can Stratasys (SSYS) Pull Off a Surprise in Q2 Earnings?
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Stratasys Ltd.SSYS is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Aug 4. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 60%. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors at Play
Stratasys reported better-than-expected first-quarter results and provided an encouraging guidance for full year 2016. However, year-over-year revenue comparisons were unfavorable. The company's quarterly results were negatively impacted by difficult market conditions and lower-than-expected performance at its MakerBot business.
Moreover, some customers are delaying their purchases owing to the current economic conditions. In the 3D printer business, the majority of customers have moved toward the lower-priced uPrint, which may affect the company's margins in the to-be-reported quarter. Competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind.
STRATASYS LTD Price and EPS Surprise
STRATASYS LTD Price and EPS Surprise | STRATASYS LTD Quote
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Stratasys is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Earnings ESP for Stratasys is 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at a loss of 7 cents per share.
Zacks Rank: Stratasys carries a Zacks Rank #3 which when combined with an ESP of 0.00% makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies you may want to consider as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Qualys, Inc. QLYS , with an Earnings ESP of +12.50% and a Zacks Rank #3
CenturyLink, Inc. CTL with an Earnings ESP of +1.70% and a Zacks Rank #3
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Competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Click to get this free report QUALYS INC (QLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report CENTURYLINK INC (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors at Play Stratasys reported better-than-expected first-quarter results and provided an encouraging guidance for full year 2016.
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Click to get this free report QUALYS INC (QLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report CENTURYLINK INC (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. STRATASYS LTD Price and EPS Surprise STRATASYS LTD Price and EPS Surprise | STRATASYS LTD Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that Stratasys is likely to beat earnings this quarter.
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Click to get this free report QUALYS INC (QLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report CENTURYLINK INC (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. STRATASYS LTD Price and EPS Surprise STRATASYS LTD Price and EPS Surprise | STRATASYS LTD Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that Stratasys is likely to beat earnings this quarter.
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Competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Click to get this free report QUALYS INC (QLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report CENTURYLINK INC (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 60%.
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2016-08-02 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Printing Stock Earnings to Watch: DDD vs. SSYS
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In this video we take a look at a few 3D printing stocks which are reporting earnings this week. While both have similar fundamentals-including a Zacks Rank #3 and a 'D' grade from a fundamental look-there are some stark differences between both of the companies heading into the report. Let's take a quick look at both below…
3D Systems (DDD)
DDD is still looking to get back to its heyday in early 2014 as shares remain extremely depressed from those highs. It hasn't helped that the company has seen estimates fall off a cliff, while it has a poor history in earnings season too.
3D SYSTEMS CORP Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
3D SYSTEMS CORP Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote
3D Systems reports before the bell on 8/3.
Stratasys (SSYS)
SSYS has also had trouble coming back from its big slump, as shares have seen earnings estimates plunge in recent months. However, SSYS has seen a much better history of outperformance when it comes to beating earnings estimates, so there is still some hope for this 3D printing stock this earnings season.
STRATASYS LTD Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
STRATASYS LTD Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | STRATASYS LTD Quote
Stratasys reports before the bell on 8/4.
For more in-depth analysis of these companies, make sure to watch our short video on the topic. And for additional insights on trading earnings reports, listen to podcast below:
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Let's take a quick look at both below… 3D Systems (DDD) DDD is still looking to get back to its heyday in early 2014 as shares remain extremely depressed from those highs. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D-PRINTING ETF (PRNT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While both have similar fundamentals-including a Zacks Rank #3 and a 'D' grade from a fundamental look-there are some stark differences between both of the companies heading into the report.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D-PRINTING ETF (PRNT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Let's take a quick look at both below… 3D Systems (DDD) DDD is still looking to get back to its heyday in early 2014 as shares remain extremely depressed from those highs. 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote 3D Systems reports before the bell on 8/3.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D-PRINTING ETF (PRNT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Let's take a quick look at both below… 3D Systems (DDD) DDD is still looking to get back to its heyday in early 2014 as shares remain extremely depressed from those highs. 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote 3D Systems reports before the bell on 8/3.
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Let's take a quick look at both below… 3D Systems (DDD) DDD is still looking to get back to its heyday in early 2014 as shares remain extremely depressed from those highs. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D-PRINTING ETF (PRNT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In this video we take a look at a few 3D printing stocks which are reporting earnings this week.
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2016-08-01 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Corp. Earnings: 2 Trades for Volatile DDD Stock
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Quite a bit of wind has been taken out of the 3D printing revolution's sails in the past year. While 3D printing is still taking off in the corporate and manufacturing markets, serious consumer demand has yet to materialize. As a result, companies like 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD ) saw expectations decline because there was more emphasis put on consumer demand than industry growth, and DDD stock followed suit.
For its part, DDD stock appears to finally be leveling off following Wall Street's 3D printing hype. And we'll get a look at how well 3D Systems is managing this Wednesday, when the company steps into the earnings limelight to release its Q2 earnings figures.
By the numbers, 3D Systems is expected to post a profit of 6 cents per share, up sharply from 3 cents per share in the same quarter last year. Revenue is seen falling 5.6% to $161.01 million. As proof that hype in the brokerage community has been reined in, EarningsWhispers.com reports a whisper number of 6 cents per share, in line with the consensus.
But, have expectations fallen too far? Looking at Zacks data, we find that only one analyst rated DDD stock a "buy," compared to 9 "holds," and 4 "sell" ratings. Furthermore, the 12-month consensus price target for DDD stock arrives at $13.98 - a premium of only 4.4% to Friday's close. Should 3D Systems offer up better than expected earnings, it could shake a few of these bears loose.
But analysts aren't the only ones betting against DDD stock. For instance, 24.9 million DDD shares are currently sold short as of the most recent reporting period. This wealth of short interest accounts for more than 26% of DDD stock's total float and could provide fuel for a covering rally.
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Click to Enlarge Regarding options activity on DDD stock, if short sellers are nervous, they aren't showing it buy hedging their positions with call options.
Specifically, the August put/call open interest ratio for DDD arrives at 1.01, with puts and calls in parity among near-term options. However, there is a hint of caution in the weekly Aug. 5 series, where the put/call ratio rests at 0.60.
Overall, weekly Aug. 5 series implieds are pricing in a potential post-earnings move of about 9% in DDD stock. This places the upper bound price near $14.44 and the lower bound near $12.06.
2 Trades for DDD Stock
Put Spread: For those traders looking to side with the prevailing bearish sentiment on DDD stock, an Aug $12/$13 bear put spread has plenty of potential. At last check, this spread was offered at 13 cents, or $13 per pair of contracts. Breakeven lies at $12.87, while a maximum profit of 87 cents, or $87 per pair of contracts, is possible if DDD stock closes at or below $12 when August options expire.
Call Spread: While the potential for a major surprise is unlikely, there is plenty of sideline money to help push DDD stock well above its expected move on better-than-expected results. Traders wanting to take a chance on a contrarian position might want to consider an August $14/$15 bull call spread. At last check, this spread was asked at 17 cents, or $17 per pair of contracts. Breakeven lies at $14.17, while a maximum profit of 83 cents, or $83 per pair of contracts, is possible if DDD stock closes at or above $15 when August options expire.
As of this writing, Joseph Hargett did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
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Breakeven lies at $12.87, while a maximum profit of 87 cents, or $87 per pair of contracts, is possible if DDD stock closes at or below $12 when August options expire. Call Spread: While the potential for a major surprise is unlikely, there is plenty of sideline money to help push DDD stock well above its expected move on better-than-expected results. Apple Inc and The Casualty List (AAPL, JBSS, CALM) Bear of the Day: Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) The post 3D Systems Corp. Earnings: 2 Trades for Volatile DDD Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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Breakeven lies at $12.87, while a maximum profit of 87 cents, or $87 per pair of contracts, is possible if DDD stock closes at or below $12 when August options expire. Breakeven lies at $14.17, while a maximum profit of 83 cents, or $83 per pair of contracts, is possible if DDD stock closes at or above $15 when August options expire. Apple Inc and The Casualty List (AAPL, JBSS, CALM) Bear of the Day: Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) The post 3D Systems Corp. Earnings: 2 Trades for Volatile DDD Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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As a result, companies like 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD ) saw expectations decline because there was more emphasis put on consumer demand than industry growth, and DDD stock followed suit. GoPro Inc: Can GPRO Stock Take Flight Click to Enlarge Regarding options activity on DDD stock, if short sellers are nervous, they aren't showing it buy hedging their positions with call options. 2 Trades for DDD Stock Put Spread: For those traders looking to side with the prevailing bearish sentiment on DDD stock, an Aug $12/$13 bear put spread has plenty of potential.
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Specifically, the August put/call open interest ratio for DDD arrives at 1.01, with puts and calls in parity among near-term options. As a result, companies like 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD ) saw expectations decline because there was more emphasis put on consumer demand than industry growth, and DDD stock followed suit. For its part, DDD stock appears to finally be leveling off following Wall Street's 3D printing hype.
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2016-08-01 00:00:00 UTC
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Can 3D Systems (DDD) Spring an Earnings Surprise in Q2?
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is slated to report second-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on Aug 3.
Last quarter, the company posted a massive negative earnings surprise of 400.0%. Also, 3D Systems has had an unimpressive earnings history wherein it missed estimates thrice in the last four quarters, leading to an average negative surprise of 158.3%.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors to Consider
3D Systems' broad portfolio of healthcare offerings is likely to turn out to be the strongest profit churners for the second quarter of 2016. Leveraging on its core competence in expanding healthcare solutions is one of the company's five-pronged core growth strategies. During first-quarter 2016, revenue from healthcare and related applications increased 12% year over year, driven by the company's extensive offerings, as well as expansion by clients who print medical and dental devices.
Particularly, precision healthcare offerings like printers and materials, surgical simulation and planning and printing of devices and tools contributed to growth. This apart, the company's other four growth channels, namely, expansion of quickparts services, accelerating 3D printer penetration through channel expansion, launch of integrated 3D authoring solutions platform and strengthening of partnerships are expected to prove conducive to growth in the soon to be reported quarter.
During the second quarter of 2016, 3D Systems released the GibbsCAM 2016 software for production machining and comprehensive 3D scan-to-solidworks software called Geomagic. In addition, the company's operational restructuring initiatives like improving of the sales network as well as undertaking of lean manufacturing initiatives in supply-chain operations are expected to be conducive to results. Also, 3D Systems upped the ante by making some key hires for the quarter and expects them to bolster the company's internal strength in the quarter to be reported and beyond.
McMullen, who was serving as the Executive Vice President and CFO at Eastman Kodak Co, has been appointed in the position of Chief Financial Officer while Vyomesh Joshi has been appointed as the President and CEO.. It will be interesting to watch how these veterans manage to turn things for the company which has been experiencing strong headwinds in recent times.
Over the past few quarters, the company has been witnessing particularly unfavorable broader market conditions that have hit its financial performance severely. The company has been grappling with macroeconomic headwinds such as economic slowdown, inflation, currency fluctuations, commodity prices and credit availability. In the reported quarter, revenues from 3D printing products and services were significantly undermined due to continued challenging market conditions that impacted customers' capital investment cycles and reduced demand across all geographies.
The company's product revenues decreased 11% year over year in the reported quarter, due to lower printer sales. Also, cut-throat competition in the industry coupled with factors like escalating research & development and selling & administrative expenses are likely to mar the financials.
3D SYSTEMS CORP Price and EPS Surprise
3D SYSTEMS CORP Price and EPS Surprise | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that 3D Systems will beat earnings estimates in this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. This is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP : Earnings ESP for the company currently stands at 0.00%. This is because both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the Most Accurate estimate are pegged at a break even.
Zacks Rank : 3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
Note that we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are some companies that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
CDK Global Inc. CDK has an Earnings ESP of +4.26% and a Zacks Rank #1.
MKS Instruments, Inc. MKSI has an Earnings ESP of +2.6% and a Zacks Rank #1.
Analog Devices, Inc. ADI has an Earnings ESP of +2.63% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is slated to report second-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on Aug 3. Click to get this free report MKS INSTRUMENTS (MKSI): Free Stock Analysis Report CDK GLOBAL INC (CDK): Free Stock Analysis Report ANALOG DEVICES (ADI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Particularly, precision healthcare offerings like printers and materials, surgical simulation and planning and printing of devices and tools contributed to growth.
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Click to get this free report MKS INSTRUMENTS (MKSI): Free Stock Analysis Report CDK GLOBAL INC (CDK): Free Stock Analysis Report ANALOG DEVICES (ADI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD is slated to report second-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on Aug 3. 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price and EPS Surprise 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price and EPS Surprise | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that 3D Systems will beat earnings estimates in this quarter.
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Click to get this free report MKS INSTRUMENTS (MKSI): Free Stock Analysis Report CDK GLOBAL INC (CDK): Free Stock Analysis Report ANALOG DEVICES (ADI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD is slated to report second-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on Aug 3. 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price and EPS Surprise 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price and EPS Surprise | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote Earnings Whispers Our proven model does not conclusively show that 3D Systems will beat earnings estimates in this quarter.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is slated to report second-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on Aug 3. Click to get this free report MKS INSTRUMENTS (MKSI): Free Stock Analysis Report CDK GLOBAL INC (CDK): Free Stock Analysis Report ANALOG DEVICES (ADI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Particularly, precision healthcare offerings like printers and materials, surgical simulation and planning and printing of devices and tools contributed to growth.
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3D Systems Corporation Earnings Next Week: 3 Things to Watch
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Image source: 3D Systems.
Earnings season is right around the corner for 3D printing stocks. 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Aug. 3, before the market opens, while Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) will report its earnings the following morning.
Last quarter, 3D Systems reported that revenue fell 5% year over year to $152.6 million, which translated into a net loss of $17.8 million, or $0.16 per share. By and large, the decline in sales was driven by the widespread slowdown in customer spending that 3D Systems and Stratasys have experienced for over a year now. Stratasys has theorized that customers have more capacity in their hands than they need, and it's causing them to delay purchasing new 3D printers.
Given the uncertainty caused by this slowdown, 3D Systems hasn't issued any formal guidance about the second quarter. However, the consensus Wall Street estimate is that revenue will fall by 5.6% year over year to $161 million, and the company will earn an adjusted profit of $0.06 per share.
Beyond the headline figures, there are three areas you can watch to see how 3D Systems' underlying business is progressing.
1. The big picture
With the expectation that 3D printing demand remained under pressure in the second quarter, investors will want to see how each of 3D Systems' segments performed. Last quarter, falling 3D printer sales were offset by modest gains in 3D printing materials and services.
Data source: 3D Systems.
The issue with falling printer sales is that they undermine 3D Systems' razor-and-blade model, where printers fuel ongoing sales of materials and consumables, which tend to carry a higher profit margin.
2. The way forward
Wednesday's upcomingearnings callwill mark the second time that investors get to hear from Vyomesh Joshi -- 3D Systems' newest CEO , who was hired in April. At the time of 3D Systems' first-quarterearnings call Joshi only had about five weeks under his belt -- not nearly enough time to take it all in, let alone make any meaningful impression on the business. Joshi did, however, acknowledge that he was in the process of developing a long-term strategy that aims to improve the company's performance.
Although details are currently scarce, the strategy is centered around improving the quality and reliability of 3D Systems' supply chain, defining a market-based strategy and organizing around it, and strengthening the company's culture. But with another quarter under Joshi's belt, investors will want to key into how the 32-year HP veteran with a history of staging turnarounds plans to return 3D Systems to greater glory.
3. The competitive landscape
There's no hiding the fact that the 3D printing industry has become increasingly competitive with the entrance of Carbon's M1 3D printer and HP's upcoming Multi Jet Fusion printer. These technologies offer promises of faster print speeds and compelling material properties, which threaten to displace 3D Systems and Stratasys as the technological leaders in the market.
Although management has previously remarked that it hasn't seen mounting competitive pressure, it hasn't said how the company plans to respond to these new technologies -- and how quickly it plans to do so. After all, if 3D Systems is slow to respond to a disruptive technology, its competitive positioning in the marketplace weakens.
All eyes on Wednesday
When 3D Systems reports earnings, focus on how the underlying business is performing and what management is saying about the future, rather than on how investors react to the news. While it's a bit premature to see Joshi's mark on the business, he can certainly explain what measures he will be taking, and why he thinks they are the right decisions.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Aug. 3, before the market opens, while Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) will report its earnings the following morning. The way forward Wednesday's upcomingearnings callwill mark the second time that investors get to hear from Vyomesh Joshi -- 3D Systems' newest CEO , who was hired in April. But with another quarter under Joshi's belt, investors will want to key into how the 32-year HP veteran with a history of staging turnarounds plans to return 3D Systems to greater glory.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Aug. 3, before the market opens, while Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) will report its earnings the following morning. Last quarter, 3D Systems reported that revenue fell 5% year over year to $152.6 million, which translated into a net loss of $17.8 million, or $0.16 per share. However, the consensus Wall Street estimate is that revenue will fall by 5.6% year over year to $161 million, and the company will earn an adjusted profit of $0.06 per share.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Aug. 3, before the market opens, while Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) will report its earnings the following morning. The issue with falling printer sales is that they undermine 3D Systems' razor-and-blade model, where printers fuel ongoing sales of materials and consumables, which tend to carry a higher profit margin. All eyes on Wednesday When 3D Systems reports earnings, focus on how the underlying business is performing and what management is saying about the future, rather than on how investors react to the news.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Aug. 3, before the market opens, while Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) will report its earnings the following morning. Last quarter, falling 3D printer sales were offset by modest gains in 3D printing materials and services. All eyes on Wednesday When 3D Systems reports earnings, focus on how the underlying business is performing and what management is saying about the future, rather than on how investors react to the news.
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Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: ESV, EPC, DDD
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Ensco plc (Symbol: ESV), where a total of 63,967 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 6.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 81.6% of ESV's average daily trading volume over the past month of 7.8 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $6 strike put option expiring January 20, 2017 , with 30,000 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 3.0 million underlying shares of ESV. Below is a chart showing ESV's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $6 strike highlighted in orange:
Edgewell Personal Care Co (Symbol: EPC) options are showing a volume of 4,474 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 447,400 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 79.6% of EPC's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 562,040 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $90 strike call option expiring November 18, 2016 , with 2,160 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 216,000 underlying shares of EPC. Below is a chart showing EPC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange:
And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 27,135 contracts, representing approximately 2.7 million underlying shares or approximately 70.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $14 strike put option expiring July 29, 2016 , with 9,909 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 990,900 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for ESV options , EPC options , or DDD options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Particularly high volume was seen for the $14 strike put option expiring July 29, 2016 , with 9,909 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 990,900 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing EPC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange: And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 27,135 contracts, representing approximately 2.7 million underlying shares or approximately 70.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.9 million shares. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ESV options , EPC options , or DDD options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing EPC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange: And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 27,135 contracts, representing approximately 2.7 million underlying shares or approximately 70.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $14 strike put option expiring July 29, 2016 , with 9,909 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 990,900 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ESV options , EPC options , or DDD options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing EPC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange: And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 27,135 contracts, representing approximately 2.7 million underlying shares or approximately 70.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $14 strike put option expiring July 29, 2016 , with 9,909 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 990,900 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ESV options , EPC options , or DDD options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing EPC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange: And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 27,135 contracts, representing approximately 2.7 million underlying shares or approximately 70.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $14 strike put option expiring July 29, 2016 , with 9,909 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 990,900 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ESV options , EPC options , or DDD options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC
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An Investor's Guide to 3D Printing
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3D printing is one of the many inventions that will help characterize the innovation of the 21 st century. It is a process in which a physical object is made from a digital three-dimensional model. In terms of what can be created, the possibilities are as limitless as one's imagination.
So far, 3D printing has been used for creating objects such as parts of a human skull, parts of internal organs, a rocket engine injector, and prosthetics, to name a few. It can also be used to make simpler items, such as a soap dish, screw, or a showerhead.
3D printing is still at a very early stage as an industry, with the earliest technology dating back to the late 1980s. Because it is still so new, investors may not yet know much about the companies focused in creating these products. Let's take a look at some of players in the industry that investors can look out for moving forward.
HP Inc. HPQ
Although best-known for their computers, the Palo Alto, CA-based HP also has a rapidly growing printing division. It is the surviving entity of the split of the Hewlett-Packard Company into Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and HP Inc.
HP announced its plans to sell two 3D printers exclusively for business customers in mid-May. Although its core sales have declined in recent years, the company has hedged its bets in its 3D printing division, and appears to be on the right track. HP's lower end 3200 model sells for $132,000, or $155,000 with extra software, while their 4200 model can go for over $200,000.
HP INC Price and EPS Surprise
HP INC Price and EPS Surprise | HP INC Quote
HP Inc. currently sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
3D Systems Corp. DDD
Based in Rock Hill, SC, DDD offers 3D printers, print materials, on-demand parts services, as well as digital design tools. It offers both professional and desktop 3D printers, as well as 3D scanners that can capture images and render them in 3D. Its CubePro printer retails at $4399, and targets a broader audience than HP's current printers.
As we noted , DDD stock fell over 9% last week after a downgrade from analysts at Piper Jaffray, an investment bank and asset management firm. The downgrade was largely due to 3D printer demand falling below what was planned in the June quarter.
Still, while analysts have not revised earnings estimates for DDD, they are trending upwards over the next two years, which make it worth keeping an eye on.
3D SYSTEMS CORP Price and EPS Surprise
3D SYSTEMS CORP Price and EPS Surprise | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote
3D Systems currently sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Stratasys Ltd. SSYS
Based both in Minneapolis, MN and Rehovot, Israel, SSYS manufactures 3D printers and materials that are used by manufacturers to create models and prototypes. The company's products are used in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and business markets, amongst many others.
SSYS was downgraded alongside DDD under the same aforementioned concerns. However, like DDD it has an uptrend in earnings estimates, and has a revised estimate for this fiscal year of -$0.16 per share, up from -$0.17 60 days ago.
STRATASYS LTD Price and EPS Surprise
STRATASYS LTD Price and EPS Surprise | STRATASYS LTD Quote
Because the Zacks Rank is based on earnings estimate revisions, SSYS currently sits at a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). As our team highlighted , SSYS has notable potential upside.
ExOne Co. XONE
Based in Irwin, PA, XONE provides 3D printers and printed products to industrial customers (Noticing a trend here?). It also offers replacement services as well as training and technical support.
XONE announced on Thursday that it was recently awarded a $1.5 million three-year contract with the U.S. Middle Defense Agency (MDA), under which it will develop silicon carbide components. The company is still very small, but has a growth style score of 'A', reflecting its potential.
EXONE CO/THE Price and EPS Surprise
EXONE CO/THE Price and EPS Surprise | EXONE CO/THE Quote
ExOne currently sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Voxeljet VJET
Based in Friedberg, Germany, VJET provides 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers. The company operates in two segments, systems and services. It provides products to the aerospace, film and entertainment, art and architecture, engineering and consumer product industries.
VJET is another small company that could be threatened by HP's entry into the industry, but has been given upward earnings estimate revisions for this fiscal year as well as the next one. Current estimates for this year stand at a loss of $0.21 per share, up from -$0.22 60 days ago, while next year's estimates stand at -$0.09 compared to -$0.13 60 days ago.
VOXELJET AG-ADR Price and EPS Surprise
VOXELJET AG-ADR Price and EPS Surprise | VOXELJET AG-ADR Quote
VJET currently sits at a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Print ETF PRNT
The 3D printing ETF is one was created on July 18 th , and is managed by Ark Investment Management LLC. As per the firm's website, the fund seeks to "provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the total 3D printing index."
PRNT has exposure to each of the aforementioned firms with weights (in order of appearance) of 5.09%, 4.57%, 4.36%, 4.69%, and 4.93% respectively. It will be rebalanced quarterly, and has a weighted average market cap of $18 billion. PRNT has 40 holdings in total.
PRNT does not yet have a Zacks Rank.
Bottom Line
Although still a fledgling industry, the world of 3D printing still has much left to be discovered. According to McKinsey and Co, the 3D printing market could grow from $4 billion in 2014 to as high as $490 billion by 2025. Considering the massive amount of potential it has, investors should watch this industry's movements in the years to come.
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As we noted , DDD stock fell over 9% last week after a downgrade from analysts at Piper Jaffray, an investment bank and asset management firm. 3D Systems Corp. DDD Based in Rock Hill, SC, DDD offers 3D printers, print materials, on-demand parts services, as well as digital design tools. Still, while analysts have not revised earnings estimates for DDD, they are trending upwards over the next two years, which make it worth keeping an eye on.
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Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp. DDD Based in Rock Hill, SC, DDD offers 3D printers, print materials, on-demand parts services, as well as digital design tools. As we noted , DDD stock fell over 9% last week after a downgrade from analysts at Piper Jaffray, an investment bank and asset management firm.
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Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp. DDD Based in Rock Hill, SC, DDD offers 3D printers, print materials, on-demand parts services, as well as digital design tools. As we noted , DDD stock fell over 9% last week after a downgrade from analysts at Piper Jaffray, an investment bank and asset management firm.
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3D Systems Corp. DDD Based in Rock Hill, SC, DDD offers 3D printers, print materials, on-demand parts services, as well as digital design tools. As we noted , DDD stock fell over 9% last week after a downgrade from analysts at Piper Jaffray, an investment bank and asset management firm. Still, while analysts have not revised earnings estimates for DDD, they are trending upwards over the next two years, which make it worth keeping an eye on.
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2016-07-19 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems and Stratasys Stock Downgraded: 3 Things You Need to Know
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Yesterday was a miserable day to be invested in the 3-D printing industry. In one fell swoop, analysts at Piper Jaffray took down shares of both 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) stock, and archrival Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) , warning that the entire industry appears to be falling apart. Or almost the entire industry.
The news
According to Piper, 3D printer "demand was significantly below plan for both 3D Systems and Stratasys in the June quarter." In fact, as reported on StreetInsider.com , Piper calls its second-quarter 2016 survey results "the poorest we have seen in recent memory."
Accordingly, the analyst warns that "Q2 and 2H results" for both 3D Systems and Stratasys "will come in below consensus expectations." The banker recommends that investors sell 3D Systems, and at the very least not buy Stratasys, rating the former underweight and the latter neutral.
Here are three things you need to know about the news.
"I wonder if there's still a way to make money off this 3D printing thing?" Image source: Getty Images.
1. 3D stocks are down, but there's still hope
Piper's downgrades sent 3D Systems stock down 8% in Monday trading, and cost Stratasys stock 9% of its market cap. At the same time, though, Piper made one interesting observation that may suggest a 3D printing stock that you can actually buy.
According to the analyst, you see, one big reason both of these stocks are flailing, is the launch of a new "Fusion Jet" 3D printer from HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) . According to Piper, "several customers have and will likely continue to pause purchasing to assess" new 3D printers coming on market. At the same time, "several existing DDD and SSYS resellers are likely to partner with HP, which will likely distract channels and stress relationships."
And that sets an investor like me to wondering: Could HP actually be the right 3D printing stock to buy?
2. Maybe
Consider: 3D Systems stock is not currently profitable. Neither is Stratasys stock. Both companies sport negative P/E ratios and are burning cash like it's going out of style. Last year, S&P Global Market Intelligence reported $25.5 million in negative free cash flow at 3D Systems (and $655.5 million in GAAP losses) versus more than $106 million in negative FCF (and nearly $1.4 billion in losses) at Stratasys.
HP, in contrast, is just humming along. 2015 results show positive free cash flow of $2.9 billion, and positive earnings of $4.6 billion.
3. But what about the future?
At last report, HP stock was selling for a P/E ratio of just 7.3. Of course, analysts quoted on S&P Global don't foresee much growth coming out of HP's PC-intensive business. Long-range forecasts average just 1% annual growth for the PCs-and-printers giant.
But HP's monster 5.1% dividend yield goes a long way toward making up the difference between the growth rate, and the P/E, giving the stock a total return ratio of only 1.2, which almost seems cheap enough to buy.
And one final thing: Statistics can be misleading
Granted, growth investors may still find 3D Systems and Stratasys stock more enticing based on their above-average projected growth rates. Analysts who follow these stocks (at least, analysts other than Piper) continue to expect to see earnings growth of 10% annualized at 3D Systems, and 43% growth at Stratasys.
But before taking these estimates at face value, investors might be well advised to ask themselves: Growth of what profits? HP is profitable, and even if it's only growing at 1%, then at least you can trust it will be slightly more profitable next year than this year. But earnings "growth" for the last quarter at both 3D Systems stock and Stratasys was listed as "N/A" on Yahoo! Finance, while revenue "growth" was negative. And I've never quite understood how a company is expected to grow negative profits 10% -- or 43% -- or whether growing negative numbers is really a good idea.
If you ask me, HP may not be the most exciting way to play the 3D printing trend. But it just might be the safest.
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In one fell swoop, analysts at Piper Jaffray took down shares of both 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) stock, and archrival Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) , warning that the entire industry appears to be falling apart. At the same time, "several existing DDD and SSYS resellers are likely to partner with HP, which will likely distract channels and stress relationships." According to the analyst, you see, one big reason both of these stocks are flailing, is the launch of a new "Fusion Jet" 3D printer from HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) .
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In one fell swoop, analysts at Piper Jaffray took down shares of both 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) stock, and archrival Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) , warning that the entire industry appears to be falling apart. At the same time, "several existing DDD and SSYS resellers are likely to partner with HP, which will likely distract channels and stress relationships." Last year, S&P Global Market Intelligence reported $25.5 million in negative free cash flow at 3D Systems (and $655.5 million in GAAP losses) versus more than $106 million in negative FCF (and nearly $1.4 billion in losses) at Stratasys.
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In one fell swoop, analysts at Piper Jaffray took down shares of both 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) stock, and archrival Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) , warning that the entire industry appears to be falling apart. At the same time, "several existing DDD and SSYS resellers are likely to partner with HP, which will likely distract channels and stress relationships." 3D stocks are down, but there's still hope Piper's downgrades sent 3D Systems stock down 8% in Monday trading, and cost Stratasys stock 9% of its market cap.
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In one fell swoop, analysts at Piper Jaffray took down shares of both 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) stock, and archrival Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) , warning that the entire industry appears to be falling apart. At the same time, "several existing DDD and SSYS resellers are likely to partner with HP, which will likely distract channels and stress relationships." And that sets an investor like me to wondering: Could HP actually be the right 3D printing stock to buy?
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2016-07-18 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Corporation Gets Downgraded on Multiple Concerns
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Image source: 3D Systems.
What: Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) were sharply lower on Monday after Troy Jensen, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, downgraded the stock following his channel checks, which suggested that the company experienced a notable slowdown in 3D printer demand during the second quarter. Jensen also downgraded rival Stratasys today on similar concerns.
So what: 3D Systems was downgraded from neutral to underweight and its price target was lowered to $10.25, which represents approximately 23% downside from levels seen today. According to Jensen's second-quarter demand survey, weakness was spread across 3D Systems' entire product portfolio.
Jensen called out multiple challenges plaguing 3D Systems, including weak customer spending that began in early 2015, intensifying competition with the upcoming introduction of Hewlett-Packard 's(NYSE: HPQ) Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer later this year, and the lingering hangover caused by 3D Systems' previous acquisition binge. Combined, these factors paint a picture that "... 3D Systems' challenges go much deeper than an overall spending slowdown, and [we] believe system quality issues and unhappy channel partners continue to negatively impact system demand."
Ultimately, Jensen believes that any cost-savings improvements will likely be offset by increased spending on research and development to remain competitive and improved service and support to keep customers satisfied.
Now what: Although this downgrade has driven 3D Systems' stock lower, the concerns that Jensen voiced were previously well-known to investors. The slowdown in customer spending has been an ongoing issue affecting the majority of 3D printing companies that cater to the professional and industrial 3D printing market. The threat of increased competition facing 3D printing stocks has been covered ad nauseam across the media. And 3D Systems is working to address its internal issues under the new leadership of Vyomesh Joshi , a 32-year HP veteran with a reputation of staging turnarounds.
However, because 3D Systems is selling off on this news, investors likely need more evidence that the company won't languish under the weight of continued weakness in customer spending and more competition. 3D Systems is scheduled to report its second-quarter earnings on Aug. 3, before the market opens.
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What: Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) were sharply lower on Monday after Troy Jensen, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, downgraded the stock following his channel checks, which suggested that the company experienced a notable slowdown in 3D printer demand during the second quarter. And 3D Systems is working to address its internal issues under the new leadership of Vyomesh Joshi , a 32-year HP veteran with a reputation of staging turnarounds. However, because 3D Systems is selling off on this news, investors likely need more evidence that the company won't languish under the weight of continued weakness in customer spending and more competition.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. What: Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) were sharply lower on Monday after Troy Jensen, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, downgraded the stock following his channel checks, which suggested that the company experienced a notable slowdown in 3D printer demand during the second quarter. Now what: Although this downgrade has driven 3D Systems' stock lower, the concerns that Jensen voiced were previously well-known to investors.
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What: Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) were sharply lower on Monday after Troy Jensen, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, downgraded the stock following his channel checks, which suggested that the company experienced a notable slowdown in 3D printer demand during the second quarter. Jensen called out multiple challenges plaguing 3D Systems, including weak customer spending that began in early 2015, intensifying competition with the upcoming introduction of Hewlett-Packard 's(NYSE: HPQ) Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer later this year, and the lingering hangover caused by 3D Systems' previous acquisition binge. Combined, these factors paint a picture that "... 3D Systems' challenges go much deeper than an overall spending slowdown, and [we] believe system quality issues and unhappy channel partners continue to negatively impact system demand."
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What: Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) were sharply lower on Monday after Troy Jensen, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, downgraded the stock following his channel checks, which suggested that the company experienced a notable slowdown in 3D printer demand during the second quarter. Jensen also downgraded rival Stratasys today on similar concerns. Now what: Although this downgrade has driven 3D Systems' stock lower, the concerns that Jensen voiced were previously well-known to investors.
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Why Sprint, Ferro, and 3D Systems Slumped Today
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A flood of new record highs has hit the stock market, and Monday continued the streak for the Dow while sending the S&P 500 to a new high-water mark as well. Solid earnings results from the financial sector lifted the market once again, and investors also focused on merger and acquisition activity in moving some key players higher. Yet the gains in broad market measures were small, at a quarter-percent or less, and many stocks missed out on the record run. Among the weakest performers on Monday were Sprint (NYSE: S) , Ferro (NYSE: FOE) , and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) .
Sprint gets left behind
Sprint fell 5% as investors tried to interpret the decision by its majority owner, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank , to buy chipmaker ARM Holdings . Many investors believe the move suggests SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son isn't terribly interested in trying to squeeze more value from the conglomerate's holdings in Sprint, and that could bode ill for the carrier in its ongoing fight to hold its own against its peers. Competition in the U.S. wireless industry has grown fierce, and the threat of price wars could hurt Sprint more than it would stronger carriers with larger dedicated user bases. Today's downward move might prove unwarranted if SoftBank remains committed to the wireless company, but investors want to see proof of that from Sprint before they get excited about the stock.
Ferro disappoints as buyout hopes fade
Ferro dropped 11% after reports late Friday indicated that the specialty chemicals company had chosen not to proceed after receiving buyout bids from private equity companies. The reports identified Apollo Global Management and CVC Capital Partners as potential acquirers, but they indicated that the bids were below where the stock had been trading last week. The industry has been under some pressure lately because of a flood of consolidation among major players and the focus on higher-value niches within the broader specialty chemicals business. Activist investors have pushed Ferro to pursue a sale, but it's unclear whether today's price drop will be sufficient to spur Ferro to reverse course and take action to pursue negotiations with would-be private equity buyers.
3D Systems falls flat
Finally, 3D Systems declined 8%. The company was just one of the 3-D printing specialists that received negative comments from analysts at Piper Jaffray today, with the analyst company cutting its rating on the stock to underperform. A look at sales volume within the 3-D printing industry showed that product demand has fallen substantially, and one prime culprit is likely HP , which chose to enter the market to sell 3-D printers. The well-known name will pose a threat to smaller players like 3D Systems, which counted on its first-mover advantage to lay the foundation to participate in the long-term growth of the industry. With those efforts having been tenuous at best, 3D Systems will have to fight hard to reestablish itself and overcome competitive pressure that could eventually jeopardize its entire future.
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Among the weakest performers on Monday were Sprint (NYSE: S) , Ferro (NYSE: FOE) , and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) . Solid earnings results from the financial sector lifted the market once again, and investors also focused on merger and acquisition activity in moving some key players higher. Competition in the U.S. wireless industry has grown fierce, and the threat of price wars could hurt Sprint more than it would stronger carriers with larger dedicated user bases.
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Among the weakest performers on Monday were Sprint (NYSE: S) , Ferro (NYSE: FOE) , and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) . Ferro disappoints as buyout hopes fade Ferro dropped 11% after reports late Friday indicated that the specialty chemicals company had chosen not to proceed after receiving buyout bids from private equity companies. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Among the weakest performers on Monday were Sprint (NYSE: S) , Ferro (NYSE: FOE) , and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) . Today's downward move might prove unwarranted if SoftBank remains committed to the wireless company, but investors want to see proof of that from Sprint before they get excited about the stock. Ferro disappoints as buyout hopes fade Ferro dropped 11% after reports late Friday indicated that the specialty chemicals company had chosen not to proceed after receiving buyout bids from private equity companies.
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Among the weakest performers on Monday were Sprint (NYSE: S) , Ferro (NYSE: FOE) , and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) . Yet the gains in broad market measures were small, at a quarter-percent or less, and many stocks missed out on the record run. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems.
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Why are 2 of the Largest 3D Printing Companies Down 10% Today?
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In late-morning trading Monday, 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS were both down by 9.2% and 10.5% respectively. The main catalyst for the drop is the stocks' downgrade by analysts at Piper Jaffray, an investment bank and asset management firm.
DDD was downgraded from neutral to underweight, while SSYS was downgraded from overweight to neutral. The main reason for the downgrade is HP Inc.'s HPQ increased 3D printing capabilities.
HP announced its plans to sell two 3D printers for business customers exclusively in mid-May. Although its core sales have declined in recent years, the company has hedged its bets in its 3D printing division, and appears to be on the right track. HP's lower end 3200 model sells for $132,000, or $155,000 with extra software, while their 4200 model can go for over $200,000.
3D Systems also announced on Monday that their partnership with Mystic Aquarium, ACT Group and middle school students resulted in the creation of a custom-fit boot to increase the mobility of a disabled African penguin.
Within the 3D printing industry, DDD and SSYD are names that are often named in tandem. Headquartered in both Minnesota and Israel, SSYS specializes in 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. DDD is based in Delaware and has subsidiaries in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.
3D Systems Corp. currently sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while Stratasys Ltd. sits at a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Both ranks could be subject to change in the near future due to potential earnings estimate revisions.
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In late-morning trading Monday, 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS were both down by 9.2% and 10.5% respectively. DDD was downgraded from neutral to underweight, while SSYS was downgraded from overweight to neutral. Within the 3D printing industry, DDD and SSYD are names that are often named in tandem.
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Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In late-morning trading Monday, 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS were both down by 9.2% and 10.5% respectively. DDD was downgraded from neutral to underweight, while SSYS was downgraded from overweight to neutral.
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Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In late-morning trading Monday, 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS were both down by 9.2% and 10.5% respectively. DDD was downgraded from neutral to underweight, while SSYS was downgraded from overweight to neutral.
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In late-morning trading Monday, 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS were both down by 9.2% and 10.5% respectively. Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. DDD was downgraded from neutral to underweight, while SSYS was downgraded from overweight to neutral.
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2016-07-18 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys Ltd. Downgraded on Renewed Demand Concerns
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What: Shares of Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) were under pressure on Monday after Piper Jaffray's Troy Jensen downgraded the stock on concerns that demand fell sharply in the second quarter. Jensen also downgraded Stratasys' rival 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today for similar reasons .
So what: Stratasys was downgraded from overweight to neutral and its target price was lowered from $32 to $24, which represents about 14% upside from the $21 level the stock is currently trading. Ultimately, this downgrade was prompted by channel checks and surveys to Stratasys resellers that suggested that "the overall tone remained extremely negative and system demand has seemed to have hit a recent low."
It's worth noting that Jensen's checks on Stratasys fared better than 3D Systems'. However, only 17% of Stratasys' resellers experienced sales that trended above their goals, while 61% of resellers reported disappointing results. Given these results, Jensen believes that "the weakness was spread across the company's entire portfolio, and system growth in each product category slowed for the third consecutive quarter." Jensen believes that the weakness likely stemmed from continued excess supply of 3D printing capacity in the marketplace and also the upcoming entrance of Hewlett-Packard , which may be enticing customers to look outside the Stratasys ecosystem.
In addition to the downgrade, Jensen lowered Stratasys' second-quarter revenue estimate by $1.8 million to $170 million and cut his 2017 sales estimate by $36.6 million to $750 million.
Now what: Between a weak customer spending environment that began in early 2015 and the threat of increased competition, which runs the risk of making Stratasys' technology harder to differentiate, investors remain unclear about Stratasys' growth prospects. In other words, the market's reaction to this downgrade appears to be a reflection of this uncertainty. Investors seeking more clarity on these concerns won't have to wait long, as Stratasys is scheduled to report its second-quarter earnings on Aug. 4, before the market opens.
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Jensen also downgraded Stratasys' rival 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today for similar reasons . What: Shares of Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) were under pressure on Monday after Piper Jaffray's Troy Jensen downgraded the stock on concerns that demand fell sharply in the second quarter. Ultimately, this downgrade was prompted by channel checks and surveys to Stratasys resellers that suggested that "the overall tone remained extremely negative and system demand has seemed to have hit a recent low."
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Jensen also downgraded Stratasys' rival 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today for similar reasons . In addition to the downgrade, Jensen lowered Stratasys' second-quarter revenue estimate by $1.8 million to $170 million and cut his 2017 sales estimate by $36.6 million to $750 million. Now what: Between a weak customer spending environment that began in early 2015 and the threat of increased competition, which runs the risk of making Stratasys' technology harder to differentiate, investors remain unclear about Stratasys' growth prospects.
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Jensen also downgraded Stratasys' rival 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today for similar reasons . What: Shares of Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) were under pressure on Monday after Piper Jaffray's Troy Jensen downgraded the stock on concerns that demand fell sharply in the second quarter. In addition to the downgrade, Jensen lowered Stratasys' second-quarter revenue estimate by $1.8 million to $170 million and cut his 2017 sales estimate by $36.6 million to $750 million.
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Jensen also downgraded Stratasys' rival 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today for similar reasons . Ultimately, this downgrade was prompted by channel checks and surveys to Stratasys resellers that suggested that "the overall tone remained extremely negative and system demand has seemed to have hit a recent low." And we think its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors!
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2016-07-11 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys Up to Strong Buy: Should it Be in Your Portfolio?
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On Jul 9, 2016, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Inc.SSYS to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). With a modest return of 6.5% over the past one year, positive estimate revisions over the last 60 days and an encouraging fiscal 2016 guidance, Stratasysis an attractive investment opportunity.
Why the Upgrade?
Over the past 60 days, one estimate out of six for fiscal 2016 was revised upward, taking the Zacks Consensus Estimate down by 1 cent to loss of 16 cents. Stratasys also delivered positive earnings surprises in the last four quarters with an average beat of 90%.
Stratasys reiterated its fiscal 2016 guidance. The company expects revenues in a range of $700 million to $730 million (mid-point $715 million). The midpoint of the guidance is above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $714 million. Non-GAAP income per share is projected between 17 cents and 43 cents.
The company's sustained efforts on turning around the MakerBot business are impressive. After announcing restructuring plans in Apr 2015, which included 20% job cuts, MakerBot is now trying to accelerate the adoption of 3D technology by raising awareness. In this regard, in July, the company decided to make the MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer available in all of the 600+ Sam's Club stores across the country.
These initiatives reflect MakerBot's strategy to increase the accessibility of desktop 3D printing for retail shoppers, which in turn can accelerate its adoption. We believe that these initiatives will drive the company's performance over the long run.
Furthermore, the company's focus on the 3D printing market presents favorable long-term opportunities. Data from the Wohlers Report 2014 revealed that the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in 2013 to $12.8 billion by 2018 and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenues by 2020, with a CAGR of 34%.
Moreover, pent-up demand for 3D printing products is expected from the automotive consumer products, government and defense, industrial/business machines, education research, and others (arts and architecture) segments.
However, some customers are delaying their purchases owing to the current economic conditions. In the 3D printer business, majority of customers have moved toward the lower priced uPrint, which may affect the company's margins in the upcoming quarters. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind.
Besides Stratasys, investors may consider Applied Materials, Inc. AMAT and Box, Inc. BOX , both Zacks Rank #1 stocks in the technology sector.
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Click to get this free report BOX INC-A (BOX): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLD MATLS INC (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. With a modest return of 6.5% over the past one year, positive estimate revisions over the last 60 days and an encouraging fiscal 2016 guidance, Stratasysis an attractive investment opportunity.
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Click to get this free report BOX INC-A (BOX): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLD MATLS INC (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. On Jul 9, 2016, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Inc.SSYS to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Click to get this free report BOX INC-A (BOX): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLD MATLS INC (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. On Jul 9, 2016, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Inc.SSYS to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Click to get this free report BOX INC-A (BOX): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLD MATLS INC (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. On Jul 9, 2016, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Inc.SSYS to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC
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Instant Analysis: Alcoa Opens 3D Printing Metal Powder Plant as It Aims to Become a Major Industry Player
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Impact refers to impact on Arconic investors.
Does it matter?
It remains to be seen how successful Arconic will be with its 3D printing initiatives, including the new metal powder plant, or how large a portion of its overall business they'll comprise. Its progress bears watching by investors in the soon-to-be company. The metal 3D printing space, along with the industry in general, is projected to continue to experience strong growth. So, the company's prospects look good, especially given Alcoa's deep roots and expertise in developing metal alloys and metal powders.
3D Systems, which makes metal 3D printers, doesn't produce metal powders. It could potentially be a future customer of Arconic on this end, as it buys raw material to supply to customers who purchase its metal printers, and for use in its 3D printing services operation. Arconic's endeavors into advancing 3D printing techniques for the aerospace industry, however, could put it in direct competition with 3D Systems, along with Stratasys. Stratasys doesn't make metal 3D printers, but both leading 3D printing companies offer metal 3D printing services to aerospace and other industrial companies.
Arcam (NASDAQOTH: AMAVF) investors should especially watch Arconic's progress, as its new 3D printing powder plant makes it a direct competitor to the Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company. Arcam's Canadian subsidiary AP&C produces titanium and titanium alloy powders for the metal 3D printing industry.
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It remains to be seen how successful Arconic will be with its 3D printing initiatives, including the new metal powder plant, or how large a portion of its overall business they'll comprise. Arconic's endeavors into advancing 3D printing techniques for the aerospace industry, however, could put it in direct competition with 3D Systems, along with Stratasys. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology.
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3D Systems, which makes metal 3D printers, doesn't produce metal powders. Stratasys doesn't make metal 3D printers, but both leading 3D printing companies offer metal 3D printing services to aerospace and other industrial companies. Arcam's Canadian subsidiary AP&C produces titanium and titanium alloy powders for the metal 3D printing industry.
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3D Systems, which makes metal 3D printers, doesn't produce metal powders. Stratasys doesn't make metal 3D printers, but both leading 3D printing companies offer metal 3D printing services to aerospace and other industrial companies. Arcam (NASDAQOTH: AMAVF) investors should especially watch Arconic's progress, as its new 3D printing powder plant makes it a direct competitor to the Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company.
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3D Systems, which makes metal 3D printers, doesn't produce metal powders. Stratasys doesn't make metal 3D printers, but both leading 3D printing companies offer metal 3D printing services to aerospace and other industrial companies. Arcam (NASDAQOTH: AMAVF) investors should especially watch Arconic's progress, as its new 3D printing powder plant makes it a direct competitor to the Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company.
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2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Unveils Version 13 of Cimatron Tooling Software
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3D Systems CorporationDDD recently unveiled a revamped version of its Cimatron software that will help design and manufacture molds, dies and discrete parts. This enhanced product reflects one of the company's five-pronged long-term strategies of offering an integrated 3D authoring solutions platform, including software, perceptual devices and tools, to maximize growth.
An integral part of 3D Systems' end-to-end solutions, Cimatron, boasts a loyal customer base and has garnered a solid reputation among clients for optimizing workflow. The recently launched version will significantly maximize productivity and minimize overhead costs in the digital manufacturing workflow. It is also packed with features like new CAD for tooling functionalities, new mold-design applicative tools, plate machining solution, electrode mirroring tools and hybrid design environments, and improved NC programming capabilities and so on.
Cimatron 13 has already been beta tested by a one-source solution provider Bastech. The preliminary results confirm that this software saves 70% on mold design time, 14% on injection cycle time and 16% on mold costs. With intensified competition in tool shops, 3D Systems believes that its latest offering will gain solid traction as it drastically reduces delivery time without compromising on quality.
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3D Systems is currently pursuing a growth strategy that essentially focuses on five strategic initiatives. Apart from offering the integrated 3D authoring solutions platform, the other strategies include the expansion of quickparts services, acceleration of 3D printer penetration through channel expansion, introduction of new products and enhancement of 3D printing materials, and offering healthcare solutions applications. We believe that the company's initiatives coupled with the encouraging 3D printing prospects, which is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 44% from 2014 to 2019 as per a Canalys report, bodes well for the company's long-term growth.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Better-ranked stocks in the industry include Mercury Systems, Inc. MRCY , Key Tronic Corp. KTCC and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS . While Mercury Systems and Key Tronic Corp sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Stratasys holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems CorporationDDD recently unveiled a revamped version of its Cimatron software that will help design and manufacture molds, dies and discrete parts. Click to get this free report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This enhanced product reflects one of the company's five-pronged long-term strategies of offering an integrated 3D authoring solutions platform, including software, perceptual devices and tools, to maximize growth.
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Click to get this free report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD recently unveiled a revamped version of its Cimatron software that will help design and manufacture molds, dies and discrete parts. This enhanced product reflects one of the company's five-pronged long-term strategies of offering an integrated 3D authoring solutions platform, including software, perceptual devices and tools, to maximize growth.
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Click to get this free report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD recently unveiled a revamped version of its Cimatron software that will help design and manufacture molds, dies and discrete parts. This enhanced product reflects one of the company's five-pronged long-term strategies of offering an integrated 3D authoring solutions platform, including software, perceptual devices and tools, to maximize growth.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD recently unveiled a revamped version of its Cimatron software that will help design and manufacture molds, dies and discrete parts. Click to get this free report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This enhanced product reflects one of the company's five-pronged long-term strategies of offering an integrated 3D authoring solutions platform, including software, perceptual devices and tools, to maximize growth.
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3D Systems' New CFO Is Heavily Incentivized to Drive Stock Price Over $30
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3D Systems '(NYSE: DDD) new chief financial officer, John McMullen, started the job on July 1. McMullen, formerly the CFO of Eastman Kodak , previously worked with 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi at what was then Hewlett-Packard Co. and is now HP Inc .
Joshi, who took over the top spot at the struggling 3D printing company in April, is still getting his management team in order. In addition to McMullen's appointment, 3D Systems in June also announced the departures of its chief marketing and chief operating officers; both of those positions are as yet unfilled.
Let's take a look at McMullen's compensation package, keeping in mind that investors want to see the company pay enough to attract top talent, but not be overly generous. Ideally, the makeup of top executive compensation packages will be aligned with the best interests of long-term shareholders. This is especially important with CFOs, as they control a company's financial strings and set its financial roadmap. Thus they can significantly affect a company's reported financial results, which in turn drive its stock's performance.
CFO McMullen's compensation package
The following chart summarizes McMullen's compensation package, according to 3D Systems' SEC filing. The employment agreement has an initial two-year term.
Data source: SEC filing. *Excludes cost of $1 per share to acquire restricted stock and $12.92 per share to exercise options. **$12.92 is closing stock price on the date of McMullen's employment agreement.
Here's approximately how much McMullen will make over his two-year employment term under several (of many) scenarios, assuming he receives the full amount for his annual bonuses:
All scenarios assume the 25,000 shares that automatically vest on McMullen's first and second anniversaries are trading at the same price (unchanged/$12.92, $30, or $40) that is achieved by the shares during that year, as indicated. This is unrealistic, but it's a decent ballpark.
Don't get hung up on the details. The bottom line is that McMullen is heavily incentivized to drive the stock price over $30 and then again over $40. He could make as "little" as $2.1 million (or less, if the stock price is lower than $12.92 at the time of his anniversaries) over two years if the stock price objectives aren't met; and as much as about $9.6 million if all stock price objectives are achieved in year one.
Joshi has a very similarly comprised compensation package, though with higher numbers, so he's also similarly incentivized.
Does this align with the interests of long-term investors?
The short answer: It's better aligned with the interests of long-term shareholders than were the company's former top executive compensation packages, but it's not ideal, in my opinion.
3D Systems has recently changed the structure of its compensation packages for top execs. Neither its former CFOs (McMullen is the fourth CFO in less than two years) nor its longtime former CEO Avi Reichenthal had stock-based incentives linked to the company's stock price -- nor to any other financial performance metrics, for that matter.
On predetermined dates or at the discretion of the board's compensation committee, these execs received stock options and shares of restricted stock, which vested on predetermined dates, regardless of the company's performance or stock price. The new packages are a step in the right direction, as they at least provide some objective performance incentive.
That said, incentivizing top execs to drive the company's stock price higher can result in their making decisions aimed at boosting a company's short-term financial performance at the expense of its long-term performance. This isn't to suggest that McMullen isn't in the game for the long term. However, the board could have done a better job aligning his performance incentives with the interests of long-term shareholders.
Investor takeaway
Keep in mind how 3D Systems' CFO -- and CEO -- are being incentivized as you make your stock buy, hold, and sell decisions.
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DDD data by YCharts 3D Systems '(NYSE: DDD) new chief financial officer, John McMullen, started the job on July 1. Let's take a look at McMullen's compensation package, keeping in mind that investors want to see the company pay enough to attract top talent, but not be overly generous. Neither its former CFOs (McMullen is the fourth CFO in less than two years) nor its longtime former CEO Avi Reichenthal had stock-based incentives linked to the company's stock price -- nor to any other financial performance metrics, for that matter.
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DDD data by YCharts 3D Systems '(NYSE: DDD) new chief financial officer, John McMullen, started the job on July 1. The short answer: It's better aligned with the interests of long-term shareholders than were the company's former top executive compensation packages, but it's not ideal, in my opinion. On predetermined dates or at the discretion of the board's compensation committee, these execs received stock options and shares of restricted stock, which vested on predetermined dates, regardless of the company's performance or stock price.
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DDD data by YCharts 3D Systems '(NYSE: DDD) new chief financial officer, John McMullen, started the job on July 1. He could make as "little" as $2.1 million (or less, if the stock price is lower than $12.92 at the time of his anniversaries) over two years if the stock price objectives aren't met; and as much as about $9.6 million if all stock price objectives are achieved in year one. On predetermined dates or at the discretion of the board's compensation committee, these execs received stock options and shares of restricted stock, which vested on predetermined dates, regardless of the company's performance or stock price.
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DDD data by YCharts 3D Systems '(NYSE: DDD) new chief financial officer, John McMullen, started the job on July 1. CFO McMullen's compensation package The following chart summarizes McMullen's compensation package, according to 3D Systems' SEC filing. That said, incentivizing top execs to drive the company's stock price higher can result in their making decisions aimed at boosting a company's short-term financial performance at the expense of its long-term performance.
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Tech ETFs with Exposure to Hardware, Internet Segments
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State Street Global Advisors is helping investors sift through the technology space to target internet and hardware sub-industries with two new exchange traded funds.
SSGA recently launched the SPDR S&P Technology Hardware ETF (NYSEArca: XTH) and the SPDR S&P Internet ETF (NYSEArca: XWEB) . Both new funds come with a 0.35% expense ratio.
"The US technology-related landscape includes a wide range of companies; from younger firms focused on cutting edge products to the largest, most well-known brands," Nick Good, co-head of the Global SPDR business at State Street Global Advisors, said in a press release. "Investors have asked us for solutions to help refine their investment options by gaining access to technology-related sub-industries that are found in XTH and XWEB. In addition, with a modified equal weighted approach, investors may reduce the risk of being limited to a portfolio driven by one or two large names, relative to a market cap weighted approach."
XTH will try to reflect the performance of the S&P Technology Hardware Select Industry Index, which is comprised of the hardware segment of the S&P Total Market Index.
Related: Brexit is a Problem for Tech ETFs
Specifically, the ETF includes a 42.8% tilt toward tech hardware storage & peripherals, 31.0% electronic equipment & instruments and 26.1% electronic components. XTH's top holdings include FEI Company (NasdaqGS: FEIC) 3.0%, Lexmark International ( LXK ) 3.0% and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) 3.0%.
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XWEB will try to reflect the performance of the S&P Internet Select Industry Index, which is comprised of internet names taken from the S&P Total Market Index.
Related: Internet ETFs to Capitalize Off Growth in E-Commerce
The Internet ETF will include a 78.5% weight toward internet software & services and 21.3% toward internet retail. Top holdings include LinkedIn (NasdaqGS: LNKD) 3.1%, Twitter (NasdaqGS: TWTR ) 2.5% and Zillow Group (NasdaqGS: Z) 2.3%.
Due to their more equal-weight methodologies, both XTH and XWEB may lean toward more mid- and small-cap companies.
The more widely observed Technology Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLK ) includes a 16.0% position in tech hardware storage & peripherals, 1.6% electronic equipment and 18.4% internet software & services.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
This article was provided by our partner Tom Lydon of etftrends.com.
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XTH's top holdings include FEI Company (NasdaqGS: FEIC) 3.0%, Lexmark International ( LXK ) 3.0% and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) 3.0%. State Street Global Advisors is helping investors sift through the technology space to target internet and hardware sub-industries with two new exchange traded funds. "Investors have asked us for solutions to help refine their investment options by gaining access to technology-related sub-industries that are found in XTH and XWEB.
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XTH's top holdings include FEI Company (NasdaqGS: FEIC) 3.0%, Lexmark International ( LXK ) 3.0% and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) 3.0%. SSGA recently launched the SPDR S&P Technology Hardware ETF (NYSEArca: XTH) and the SPDR S&P Internet ETF (NYSEArca: XWEB) . Related: Brexit is a Problem for Tech ETFs Specifically, the ETF includes a 42.8% tilt toward tech hardware storage & peripherals, 31.0% electronic equipment & instruments and 26.1% electronic components.
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XTH's top holdings include FEI Company (NasdaqGS: FEIC) 3.0%, Lexmark International ( LXK ) 3.0% and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) 3.0%. SSGA recently launched the SPDR S&P Technology Hardware ETF (NYSEArca: XTH) and the SPDR S&P Internet ETF (NYSEArca: XWEB) . Trending on ETF Trends Oil ETFs That Hand More Control to Traders TrimTabs Looks to Launch Another Float Shrink ETF ETF TMI: Strategy Shares Debuts Two ETFs; Global Markets on Fire Direxion's New Bearish Junk Bond ETF to Hedge Market Risks U.S. Commodity Funds Planning Canadian Crude ETF XWEB will try to reflect the performance of the S&P Internet Select Industry Index, which is comprised of internet names taken from the S&P Total Market Index.
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XTH's top holdings include FEI Company (NasdaqGS: FEIC) 3.0%, Lexmark International ( LXK ) 3.0% and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) 3.0%. State Street Global Advisors is helping investors sift through the technology space to target internet and hardware sub-industries with two new exchange traded funds. Trending on ETF Trends Oil ETFs That Hand More Control to Traders TrimTabs Looks to Launch Another Float Shrink ETF ETF TMI: Strategy Shares Debuts Two ETFs; Global Markets on Fire Direxion's New Bearish Junk Bond ETF to Hedge Market Risks U.S. Commodity Funds Planning Canadian Crude ETF XWEB will try to reflect the performance of the S&P Internet Select Industry Index, which is comprised of internet names taken from the S&P Total Market Index.
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Brexit Fallout Causes 3D Systems' Stock to Tumble
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If there's one thing that markets hate, it's uncertainty. It's possible that the uncertainty of the Brexit, coupled with the uncertainty facing 3D Systems and the industry in general, could be driving 3D printing stocks to sell off more than the S&P 500 .
After all, 3D Systems is in the midst of a massive transformation to improve its growth prospects and operating performance after it proved a serial disappointment to investors. At the same time, customer demand has slowed notably across the industry; Stratasys believes the slow demand was created by too much 3D printing capacity.
In April, 3D Systems' former CEO, Avi Reichental, was replaced by a 32-year Hewlett-Packard veteran, Vyomesh Joshi, who comes with a track record of significantly improving operating profits . Since his start date, Joshi has wasted no time overhauling management and getting right down to business. The company recently announced that it has replaced its chief financial, operating, and marketing officers, and Joshi has begun his three-part plan to return the company to greater glory. The plan involves listening and learning, setting strategy, and reorganizing the company to support any strategy changes.
Now what: While it's encouraging that Joshi is cleaning house and distancing the company from its previous management, investors have little insight into how these changes will result in improved performance. Until there is greater clarity about whether 3D Systems is showing signs of improvement, the clouds of uncertainty currently looming over the stock are likely to remain. In other words, investors may not be willing to bid up shares as markets assess the fallout from the Brexit.
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Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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DDD data by YCharts . After all, 3D Systems is in the midst of a massive transformation to improve its growth prospects and operating performance after it proved a serial disappointment to investors. In April, 3D Systems' former CEO, Avi Reichental, was replaced by a 32-year Hewlett-Packard veteran, Vyomesh Joshi, who comes with a track record of significantly improving operating profits .
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. DDD data by YCharts . At the same time, customer demand has slowed notably across the industry; Stratasys believes the slow demand was created by too much 3D printing capacity.
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DDD data by YCharts . It's possible that the uncertainty of the Brexit, coupled with the uncertainty facing 3D Systems and the industry in general, could be driving 3D printing stocks to sell off more than the S&P 500 . The company recently announced that it has replaced its chief financial, operating, and marketing officers, and Joshi has begun his three-part plan to return the company to greater glory.
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DDD data by YCharts . If there's one thing that markets hate, it's uncertainty. The company recently announced that it has replaced its chief financial, operating, and marketing officers, and Joshi has begun his three-part plan to return the company to greater glory.
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2 Beaten-Up 3D Printing Stocks: Are They Bargains?
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In recent years, investing in 3D printing stocks has required a strong stomach and high tolerance for pain. Since the start of 2014, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) have underperformed the S&P 500 by a shocking margin:
DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts .
For long-term investors, big price dips can create a buying opportunity, assuming the underlying business fundamentals remain intact. Let's investigate whether either of these 3D printing stocks are now in bargain territory.
3D Systems
Currently valued at $1.6 billion, 3D Systems' market cap hasn't been this low since early 2012. This time around, shares of 3D Systems are trading at nearly 30 times forward earnings. By comparison, the small-cap-focused Russell 2000 index is currently trading at nearly 18 times forward earnings. To put it simply, shares of 3D Systems trade at a 66% premium to the average small cap in the index.
By other popular valuation metrics, 3D Systems isn't in bargain territory:
Data sources: Yahoo! Finance, FTSE, and iShares.
If a stock is trading at a premium to its benchmark, one would think that the business has been performing well and meeting or exceeding investor expectations.
Unfortunately, 3D Systems has been a serial disappointment since its all-time high, plagued with execution issues ranging from product delays to quality control issues and inefficient uses of capital. In hindsight, it's abundantly clear that former CEO Avi Reichental's multiyear strategy of acquiring 10 to 15 companies per year, to expand 3D Systems' market opportunity, distracted management from effectively managing the business's day-to-day needs.
Vyomesh Joshi. Image source: LinkedIn.
Only recently has 3D Systems begun cleaning house by replacing Reichental with Vyomesh Joshi -- a 32-year HP executive who led the tech giant's $26 billion printing business for 11 years. During this period, Joshi was considered instrumental in doubling the unit's operating profits. Since Joshi's April start date, 3D Systems has brought on a new CFO, COO, and CMO. According to 3D Systems, these shakeups are part of Joshi's three-part plan to remake the company, which involves listening and learning, setting strategy, and reorganizing the company to support any strategy changes.
Stratasys
Like 3D Systems, Stratasys' $1.2 billion market cap hasn't been this low since early 2012. Currently, the stock is trading at over 32 times forward earnings, representing a 77.8% premium above the Russell 2000. By other measures, however, Stratasys trades at a more favorable valuation than 3D Systems:
Data sources: Yahoo! Finance, FTSE, and iShares.
Stratasys' problems started to snowball in 2015, when customer demand for its professional and industrial 3D printers notably slowed, and its consumer 3D printing unit, MakerBot, experienced strong fallout from the marketplace due to prolonged product reliability issues with its Smart Extruder, a 3D printhead that was introduced in all of its fifth-generation 3D printers. Stratasys believes the slowdown in customer demand was created by the robust growth the industry experienced in previous years, which resulted in customers now having more 3D printing capacity on hand than needed.
As it awaits customer demand to strengthen, Stratasys has been working to reorganize the company, streamline costs, improve execution, and improve profitability. Although the progress has been slow to show up in its quarterly results (likely because customers demand hasn't picked up yet), Stratasys introduced the Smart Extruder+ for its MakerBot printers earlier this year, which addresses the reliability problems associated with its predecessor. More recently, the company has announced that CEO David Reis is retiring at the end of this month and will be replaced by longtime board member Ilan Levin.
The uncertainty of bargains
The challenge with buying bargains is that investors are often betting on companies to stage a successful turnaround, which is inherently uncertain. Technically, Stratasys is cheaper than 3D Systems on most valuation metrics, but that doesn't necessarily make it a bargain. After all, it's not like Stratasys' business fundamentals stayed the same even though the stock dropped -- they haven't. Most notably, customer demand has weakened and the company is undergoing what's likely to be a prolonged restructuring process.
Ultimately, between the uncertainty surrounding restructuring efforts and the demand picture (which is also impacting 3D Systems), I'm hesitant to call either beaten-up stock a bargain.
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Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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Since the start of 2014, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) have underperformed the S&P 500 by a shocking margin: DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts . Only recently has 3D Systems begun cleaning house by replacing Reichental with Vyomesh Joshi -- a 32-year HP executive who led the tech giant's $26 billion printing business for 11 years. Although the progress has been slow to show up in its quarterly results (likely because customers demand hasn't picked up yet), Stratasys introduced the Smart Extruder+ for its MakerBot printers earlier this year, which addresses the reliability problems associated with its predecessor.
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Since the start of 2014, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) have underperformed the S&P 500 by a shocking margin: DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts . By other popular valuation metrics, 3D Systems isn't in bargain territory: Data sources: Yahoo! Stratasys Like 3D Systems, Stratasys' $1.2 billion market cap hasn't been this low since early 2012.
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Since the start of 2014, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) have underperformed the S&P 500 by a shocking margin: DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts . 3D Systems Currently valued at $1.6 billion, 3D Systems' market cap hasn't been this low since early 2012. Only recently has 3D Systems begun cleaning house by replacing Reichental with Vyomesh Joshi -- a 32-year HP executive who led the tech giant's $26 billion printing business for 11 years.
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Since the start of 2014, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) have underperformed the S&P 500 by a shocking margin: DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts . To put it simply, shares of 3D Systems trade at a 66% premium to the average small cap in the index. Only recently has 3D Systems begun cleaning house by replacing Reichental with Vyomesh Joshi -- a 32-year HP executive who led the tech giant's $26 billion printing business for 11 years.
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Instant Analysis: 3D Printing Start-Up Carbon Is One of 2016's "50 Smartest Companies"
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Does it matter?
It's a nice honor for Carbon to be named to such a list, but it doesn't matter per se to investors in 3D Systems, Stratasys, or others 3D printing companies. However, it does reflect that a group of respected tech experts believes that Carbon's Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) 3D printing tech is innovative and that the company's industry-first subscription-based business model will prove effective. So, Carbon's progress certainly bears watching by 3D printing investors.
In April, Carbon launched its M1 3D printer, powered by its CLIP tech, which is reportedly up to 100 times faster than the leading 3D printing technologies. The company's powerful backers include Google Ventures, Alphabet 's venture capital arm, while its board members include former Ford CEO Alan Mulally and former DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman.
Carbon's not the only potentially compelling new competition for 3D Systems and Stratasys. HP Inc. unveiled in May its Jet Fusion 3D 3200 printer, powered by its Multi Jet Fusion technology. This reportedly speedy 3D printer will be available for delivery in the fall.
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Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A shares and C shares), Amazon.com, Baidu, Ford, Illumina, and Tesla Motors. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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It's a nice honor for Carbon to be named to such a list, but it doesn't matter per se to investors in 3D Systems, Stratasys, or others 3D printing companies. In April, Carbon launched its M1 3D printer, powered by its CLIP tech, which is reportedly up to 100 times faster than the leading 3D printing technologies. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology.
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The company's powerful backers include Google Ventures, Alphabet 's venture capital arm, while its board members include former Ford CEO Alan Mulally and former DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman. HP Inc. unveiled in May its Jet Fusion 3D 3200 printer, powered by its Multi Jet Fusion technology. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A shares and C shares), Amazon.com, Baidu, Ford, Illumina, and Tesla Motors.
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It's a nice honor for Carbon to be named to such a list, but it doesn't matter per se to investors in 3D Systems, Stratasys, or others 3D printing companies. However, it does reflect that a group of respected tech experts believes that Carbon's Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) 3D printing tech is innovative and that the company's industry-first subscription-based business model will prove effective. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology.
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It's a nice honor for Carbon to be named to such a list, but it doesn't matter per se to investors in 3D Systems, Stratasys, or others 3D printing companies. In April, Carbon launched its M1 3D printer, powered by its CLIP tech, which is reportedly up to 100 times faster than the leading 3D printing technologies. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.
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Instant Analysis: 3D Systems Taps CEO's Former HP Colleague as New CFO
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Image source: 3D Systems.
What happened
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced on Wednesday that John N. McMullen will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1. McMullen is currently CFO of Eastman Kodak Co. and previously worked with 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi at what was then Hewlett-Packard Co. and is now HP Inc. . He succeeds current CFO David Styka, who will remain "to provide operational and financial support to Management."
This move marks the third shake-up in the C-suite at the struggling 3D printing company since Joshi came on board in April. Last week, 3D Systems announced the resignations of COO Mark Wright, effective June 17, and Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Lewis, which was effective on June 10. Given the circumstances (new CEO and both departures announced on same day), it's safe to assume that both execs were likely forced out. No predecessors were announced to fill the COO and CMO roles.
The market had a muted response to the new CFO news, with 3D Systems' stock price falling less than 1% yesterday.
Does it matter?
Only time will tell how much a new CFO will matter for 3D Systems, which has been struggling to grow revenue since the start of 2015. The widespread slowdown in purchasing among enterprise customers has also negatively affected prime competitor Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) , which has attributed the tepid demand to excess capacity in the field.
This CFO move isn't a surprise. Executive changes are expected when a new CEO comes on board any company because the new leader will often want to choose his or her own top team. It's also not a surprise that Joshi tapped McMullen, as the two worked together at HP.
3D Systems incoming CFO John McMullen. Image source: 3D Systems.
McMullen's been CFO at Kodak, which is in the midst of transforming itself into an advanced materials company, since June 2014, according to his LinkedInprofile . Prior to Kodak, McMullen had a 32-year career at HP and its acquired companies, Compaq Computer and Digital Equipment Corp. His positions included senior VP of finance and corporate treasurer at HP, CFO of HP's imaging and printing group, and VP of finance and strategy for Compaq's worldwide sales and services group.
Stratasys has also had a huge recent shake-up at the top, as it announced earlier this month that David Reis was stepping down as CEO and being replaced by board member Ilan Levin, effective July 1. 3D Systems and Stratasys are no doubt getting their houses in order as they prepare for increased competition from new entrants, notably, HP and start-up Carbon (formerly Carbon3D).
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What happened 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced on Wednesday that John N. McMullen will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1. The widespread slowdown in purchasing among enterprise customers has also negatively affected prime competitor Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) , which has attributed the tepid demand to excess capacity in the field. Stratasys has also had a huge recent shake-up at the top, as it announced earlier this month that David Reis was stepping down as CEO and being replaced by board member Ilan Levin, effective July 1.
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What happened 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced on Wednesday that John N. McMullen will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1. Last week, 3D Systems announced the resignations of COO Mark Wright, effective June 17, and Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Lewis, which was effective on June 10. Prior to Kodak, McMullen had a 32-year career at HP and its acquired companies, Compaq Computer and Digital Equipment Corp. His positions included senior VP of finance and corporate treasurer at HP, CFO of HP's imaging and printing group, and VP of finance and strategy for Compaq's worldwide sales and services group.
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What happened 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced on Wednesday that John N. McMullen will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1. McMullen is currently CFO of Eastman Kodak Co. and previously worked with 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi at what was then Hewlett-Packard Co. and is now HP Inc. . Prior to Kodak, McMullen had a 32-year career at HP and its acquired companies, Compaq Computer and Digital Equipment Corp. His positions included senior VP of finance and corporate treasurer at HP, CFO of HP's imaging and printing group, and VP of finance and strategy for Compaq's worldwide sales and services group.
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What happened 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced on Wednesday that John N. McMullen will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1. McMullen is currently CFO of Eastman Kodak Co. and previously worked with 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi at what was then Hewlett-Packard Co. and is now HP Inc. . This move marks the third shake-up in the C-suite at the struggling 3D printing company since Joshi came on board in April.
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10 “Growth” Stocks That Just Don’t Have It Anymore
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Many companies that were growing fast just two years ago, even last year, have suffered major setbacks. Almost always these are stocks that the market goes "all in" on - growth stocks that investors believe will just never stop ramping up.
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But naturally, if all anyone is interested in is rampant growth … well, investors start to get spooked, especially when you're talking about smaller, unproven companies. Reality starts to sink in, and investors start taking a closer look at the overvalued stock prices and reconsider their positions.
That's when the collapses happen, and they happen fast.
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So, let's take a look at 10 such growth stock that have "lost" it for the time being. While this will help us avoid some potential landmines, we might also find a good rebound opportunity or two.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Restoration Hardware (RH)
Restoration Hardware ( RH ) has fallen nearly 75% over the last 12 months due to a rapid, unseen deceleration of growth that its management still refuses to acknowledge as a long-term problem.
The company has grown revenue at a compound annualized rate of more than 20% for the past three years. However, Restoration Hardware is now expected to grow sales by just 3.5% this year, and with RH itself guiding for growth of 1% to 3%, those expectations may be too high.
In retrospect, a growth retailer that built its entire strategy around brick-and-mortar and catalogs was never going to sustain its rapid growth for long.
With management seemingly oblivious to the fact - still anticipating that revenue will eventually grow from $2 billion to $5 billion annually without making major changes - I'm not sure when things will get better for RH stock investors.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Whole Foods Market (WFM)
Whole Foods Market, Inc. ( WFM ) built its entire brand around organic and natural foods, which worked great in years past with consumers trending toward those products.
But like every trend/fad, the consumption growth has slowed, prices have come under pressure and bigger competitors - even the likes of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT ) - have jumped in to take their respective piece of the market.
The end result is a company that went from a compound annualized growth rate of 10% over the past three years to expected growth of just 2.7% this year.
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Unfortunately for investors, WFM stock still trades at a rich 20 times forward earnings estimates despite the fact that earnings are expected to decline from $1.61 per share last year to $1.53 this year, before rebounding to just $1.58.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Tableau Software (DATA)
It's crazy to think that Tableau Software Inc ( DATA ) will grow sales by almost 30% this year, and yet it's being talked about as a company whose growth is well behind it.
Of course, the problem isn't that DATA isn't still growing - it's how quickly Tableau has fallen from a company averaging 72% annual growth amid an increase in competition from the big boys in tech.
With just $850 million in revenue expected this year, and Tableau's margins near breakeven, there are legitimate concerns that DATA stock will never support its market capitalization of $4 billion. Notably, that valuation represents a loss of 55% in the past year.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Twitter ( TWTR )
Much like Tableau, Twitter Inc's ( TWTR ) expected revenue growth looks good, at 22%.
The problem is when you consider that monthly average users (MAUs) are no longer growing in a meaningful manner, and that Twitter has consistently lost ad pricing power to Facebook Inc ( FB ).
Furthermore, Twitter has thrown all its punches, monetizing the 500 million users who consume but do not directly use Twitter, and even taking a $70 million stake in music streaming service SoundCloud , yet guidance continues to fall lower.
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As a result, TWTR stock has fallen 55% in the past year, and could still fall even lower if guidance does not start accelerating.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: 3D Systems (DDD)
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) exploded with growth in the years before 2014, and despite a rough 2015, DDD still has a compound annualized revenue growth rate of 23.5% for the past three years.
That growth rate is sure to come down as DDD is expected to post its first-ever year of declining revenues, illustrating how 3D printing has not become the breakthrough technology or industry that so many investors expected in previous years.
This realization has pushed DDD to under $15, which is a big drop from the near $100 it touched in early 2014. And while 3D Systems is expected to rebound with 42% earnings growth next year, that's on an estimated top-line improvement of just 8.2% - not a screaming endorsement.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX)
ValeantPharmaceuticals Intl Inc ( VRX ) tripled its debt over the past three years to ensure that it could achieve double-digit growth for many years to come.
Unfortunately, after averaging revenue growth of 44% over the last three years, that growth is no more. Looking ahead, Valeant's revenue is expected to be flat over the next two years compared to 2015.
And yet …
I think VRX is a good investment. It has lost 90% of its value, and yet the company still is expected to produce $1.7 billion in free cash flow, meaning it trades at less than 5x this year's FCF.
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That's cheap, and makes VRX very attractive despite having no growth prospects.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Michael Kors (KORS)
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd ( KORS ) is a perfect example of a company that still has growth, but has lost growth in an important part of its business.
KORS is no longer a big growth company in North America, and the double-digit comparable-sales growth it once produced consistently is now a thing of the past. With the majority of KORS revenue coming from North America, the company is now guiding that total sales this year will be flat year-over-year.
Thankfully, the company is now focused on margins, e-commerce, direct-to-consumer sales and growing its presence in emerging markets. These are promising areas for Michael Kors, and with KORS stock trading at 10 times forward earnings, investors have to like what the company is offering.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Groupon (GRPN)
Groupon Inc ( GRPN ) does not have the explosiveness it once did, but despite many years of reduced growth, GRPN has still maintained a double-digit rate. This was due to the strong performance of its e-commerce business.
However, ongoing declines in the couponing and travel business, coupled with a slowdown in e-commerce, has analysts expecting Groupon to post its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue - a 3.2% slide.
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Hence, GRPN has peaked with about $3 billion in annual revenue, and as a result, it is hard to see how the company adds long-term value for shareholders.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Gilead Sciences (GILD)
Gilead Sciences, Inc. ( GILD ) is another company that enjoyed many years of growth - much of which was unexpected - but has since hit a wall with seemingly no way out.
The company's HCV franchise was an even bigger blockbuster than investors and analysts expected, with it fueling annualized growth of 50% over the past three years. However, revenue is expected to decline 4.5% this year and another 1.6% next year.
What makes matters worse is that the losses could continue for a while, with GILD not seeming to have any additional big blockbusters in its pipeline.
While the stock looks like a value at just 7 times earnings, it has become ever-so-clear that Gilead Sciences needs to put its big cash pile to work via acquisition to fuel growth.
Until that happens, GILD stock will likely remain dead money.
Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: Pandora (P)
Pandora Media Inc ( P ) is still growing revenue, with its top-line expected to increase 20% this year, but one of its important metrics that fuel long-term growth is no longer rising.
The fact is listeners and listening hours have peaked for Pandora, with consumers now having a slew of options from the likes of Apple Inc. ( AAPL ), Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN ) and iHeartRadio, among others.
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Yes, revenue is growing, and briskly - Pandora is expected to bolster sales by 22% this year and 18% next - but one has to wonder how long that will last.
As of this writing, Brian Nichols was long KORS, RH and VRX.
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Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: 3D Systems (DDD) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) exploded with growth in the years before 2014, and despite a rough 2015, DDD still has a compound annualized revenue growth rate of 23.5% for the past three years. That growth rate is sure to come down as DDD is expected to post its first-ever year of declining revenues, illustrating how 3D printing has not become the breakthrough technology or industry that so many investors expected in previous years. This realization has pushed DDD to under $15, which is a big drop from the near $100 it touched in early 2014.
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Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: 3D Systems (DDD) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) exploded with growth in the years before 2014, and despite a rough 2015, DDD still has a compound annualized revenue growth rate of 23.5% for the past three years. That growth rate is sure to come down as DDD is expected to post its first-ever year of declining revenues, illustrating how 3D printing has not become the breakthrough technology or industry that so many investors expected in previous years. This realization has pushed DDD to under $15, which is a big drop from the near $100 it touched in early 2014.
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Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: 3D Systems (DDD) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) exploded with growth in the years before 2014, and despite a rough 2015, DDD still has a compound annualized revenue growth rate of 23.5% for the past three years. That growth rate is sure to come down as DDD is expected to post its first-ever year of declining revenues, illustrating how 3D printing has not become the breakthrough technology or industry that so many investors expected in previous years. This realization has pushed DDD to under $15, which is a big drop from the near $100 it touched in early 2014.
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Growth Stocks That Have Lost It: 3D Systems (DDD) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) exploded with growth in the years before 2014, and despite a rough 2015, DDD still has a compound annualized revenue growth rate of 23.5% for the past three years. That growth rate is sure to come down as DDD is expected to post its first-ever year of declining revenues, illustrating how 3D printing has not become the breakthrough technology or industry that so many investors expected in previous years. This realization has pushed DDD to under $15, which is a big drop from the near $100 it touched in early 2014.
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3D Systems Management Shakeup: McMullen to be New CFO
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Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD announced that its Chief Financial Officer's position has been taken up by veteran executive John N. McMullen, who was most recently serving as the Executive Vice President and CFO of Eastman Kodak Co. KODK .
Management Shakeup
This appointment closely follows last week's management shakeup with the company's chief operating officer Mark Wright and chief merchandising officer Cathy Lewis resigning from their positions. McMullen's predecessor David Styka, who spent only about a year as the company's CFO, has chosen to stay with the 3D printer company to provide operational and financial support to the management.
McMullen brings to the table over three decades of experience in progressive finance leadership. Before Kodak, he had a successful career of 32 years at HP Inc. HPQ , where he fulfilled various finance positions.
3D Systems expects McMullen to leverage his significant aptitude to help build an effective business model, as well as devise a suitable cost structure and scalable process, to enable the company to drive its profitability. His appointment will be effective from Jul 1, 2016.
Short Term Challenges
The executive overhaul seems to be part of management's strategy to restructure the company under its new leader and former HP printing chief Vyomesh Joshi, who was named the CEO just two months back.
Similar to other 3D printing companies, 3D Systems has faced a lot of turbulence and has struggled with execution and performance in the past year and a half.
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Over the past few quarters, the company has been experiencing particularly unfavorable broader market conditions that have badly hit its financial performance. It is grappling with macroeconomic headwinds such as economic slowdown, inflation, currency fluctuations, commodity prices and credit availability. These conditions continue to impact 3D Systems' performance and future outlook negatively.
Also, competition is intensifying in the field, and 3D Systems' operations could be impacted by the changes that HP is attempting to bring to the business models in the industry.
Long-Term Vision: Changing Winds?
The newly appointed CEO plans to direct the company toward improved quality and reliability in its operations, and will rationalize and optimize its supply chain. To this end, the company has already begun to implement changes in its planning and procurement processes for superior inventory management, and plans to execute cost control strategies as well.
The management plans to create a market-based strategy which will focus on identifying industries and end users to which 3D Systems' technology can provide a sustained advantage. Thereafter, with this strategy as the focal point, the company will be able to define and build its operating model.
3D Printing is Here To Stay
3D printing is a disruptive technology that is here to stay and has huge implications for many industries. This is substantiated by the Wohlers Report 2016, which forecasts that the 3D printing market will grow 29% in 2016 to $6.7 billion, and will rise to $8.8 billion by 2017.
For its part, 3D Systems is taking numerous steps to channelize its resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. 3D Systems also conducted numerous successful product launches and strategic deals, which could help the company to capitalize on the technology's prospects and establish a strong operating base.
We believe that these initiatives, coupled with the reconstituted management's turnaround plan, might just turn the fortunes around for this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) company.
A better-ranked stock in the broader computer & technology sector is TransAct Technologies Incorporated TACT , which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD announced that its Chief Financial Officer's position has been taken up by veteran executive John N. McMullen, who was most recently serving as the Executive Vice President and CFO of Eastman Kodak Co. KODK . Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems expects McMullen to leverage his significant aptitude to help build an effective business model, as well as devise a suitable cost structure and scalable process, to enable the company to drive its profitability.
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Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD announced that its Chief Financial Officer's position has been taken up by veteran executive John N. McMullen, who was most recently serving as the Executive Vice President and CFO of Eastman Kodak Co. KODK . Management Shakeup This appointment closely follows last week's management shakeup with the company's chief operating officer Mark Wright and chief merchandising officer Cathy Lewis resigning from their positions.
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Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD announced that its Chief Financial Officer's position has been taken up by veteran executive John N. McMullen, who was most recently serving as the Executive Vice President and CFO of Eastman Kodak Co. KODK . McMullen's predecessor David Styka, who spent only about a year as the company's CFO, has chosen to stay with the 3D printer company to provide operational and financial support to the management.
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Click to get this free report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD announced that its Chief Financial Officer's position has been taken up by veteran executive John N. McMullen, who was most recently serving as the Executive Vice President and CFO of Eastman Kodak Co. KODK . 3D Systems expects McMullen to leverage his significant aptitude to help build an effective business model, as well as devise a suitable cost structure and scalable process, to enable the company to drive its profitability.
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3D Systems Virtual Reality Training Module: World's First
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In a bid to expand its healthcare portfolio, 3D Systems CorporationDDD has developed a virtual reality training module for Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair. Leveraging on core competence in healthcare solutions applications is one of the five strategies adopted by the company to maximize growth and the recent launch bears testimony to that.
TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair Module
With this launch, 3D System aims to improve medical training which is a crucial determinant of patient outcome. This module will be available on the company's LAP Mentor laparoscopic surgical simulator and RobotiX Mentor simulator for robotic procedures. The virtual reality TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair training module provides a realistic anatomical environment for medical personnel, allowing them to perfect their skills ahead of real life surgeries.
Meanwhile, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) points out that even though MIS Laparoscopic TAPP technique is a far superior process than open surgeries, the latter is preferred on account of steep learning curve and other formidable challenges associated with the former. 3D Systems' TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair training module comes into play here as it is designed to eliminate such challenges and enhance the skill of medical personnel.
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Healthcare Portfolio
Over the past couple of years, 3D Systems has been systematically expanding its healthcare product suite to include concepts ranging from educational training modules to simulation and from customized pre-operative surgical planning applications to 3D printed tools and implants. During the first quarter of 2016, revenues from healthcare and related applications increased 12% year over year, driven by the company's extensive offerings as well as expansion by clients who print medical and dental devices. Particularly, precision healthcare offerings like printers and materials, surgical simulation and planning and printing of devices and tools contributed strongly to growth.
Why a Zacks Rank #5?
Unfavorable broader market conditions over the past few quarters have significantly hit the financial performance of 3D Systems. Also, prolonged sluggishness in the industry has resulted in dismal earnings performances in three of the past four quarters. During first-quarter 2016, 3D printing products and service sales were undermined by adverse market conditions that impacted customers' capital investment cycles and demand across all geographies. Also, intensifying competition and currency fluctuations are adding to the company's woes, without any immediate respite in sight.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Key Tronic Corp. KTCC , TransAct Technologies Incorporated TACT and Zix Corporation ZIXI . Each of these stocks holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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In a bid to expand its healthcare portfolio, 3D Systems CorporationDDD has developed a virtual reality training module for Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair. Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The virtual reality TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair training module provides a realistic anatomical environment for medical personnel, allowing them to perfect their skills ahead of real life surgeries.
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Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In a bid to expand its healthcare portfolio, 3D Systems CorporationDDD has developed a virtual reality training module for Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair. The virtual reality TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair training module provides a realistic anatomical environment for medical personnel, allowing them to perfect their skills ahead of real life surgeries.
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In a bid to expand its healthcare portfolio, 3D Systems CorporationDDD has developed a virtual reality training module for Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair. Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote Healthcare Portfolio Over the past couple of years, 3D Systems has been systematically expanding its healthcare product suite to include concepts ranging from educational training modules to simulation and from customized pre-operative surgical planning applications to 3D printed tools and implants.
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In a bid to expand its healthcare portfolio, 3D Systems CorporationDDD has developed a virtual reality training module for Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair. Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Particularly, precision healthcare offerings like printers and materials, surgical simulation and planning and printing of devices and tools contributed strongly to growth.
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3D Systems (DDD): Will the String of Launches Drive Growth?
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Premium provider of 3D products and services, 3D Systems CorporationDDD , has pioneered the development of a direct 3D scan-to- computer-aided design ("CAD") solution with the launch of a 3D scan-to-SOLIDWORKS software-Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. This is the third major product launch made in the second quarter of 2016 after GibbsCAM 2016 software and ProJet MJP 2500 Series, reflecting the company's strategy to rake in higher profits and garner greater market traction.
A Revolutionary Offering
A registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes, SOLIDWORKS is a computer program specializing in solid modeling CAD and computer-aided engineering (CAE). 3D Systems' latest offering has been engineered to offer end-to-end solutions for industrial designers and engineers, capable of processing 3D scan data precisely in the SOLIDWORKS environment.
3D Systems is bullish about the speed and accuracy prowess of its Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS software and believes this will greatly simplify scan-to-CAD workflow of professionals. Some of the noteworthy features of Geomagic include scan registration, automated smoothing, mesh editing, surfacing and automated "Smart Selection" tools.
This state-of-the-art software can dramatically reduce the time needed for rebuilding CAD data which in turn can be used to accelerate design cycle, create innovative offerings and maximize profits. Also, Geomagic is compatible with multiple 3D scanners including FARO, Nikon, Artec and 3D Systems, to name a few.
As a matter of fact, 3D measurement and imaging technology company, FARO Technologies, has already included Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS as one of the two exclusive bundles offered with its recently released FARO Design ScanArm. It will also be available as an integrated offering for customers of Artec 3D, a professional handheld 3D scanners provider. We believe such collaborations will boost market traction of the software.
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Why a Zacks Rank #5?
Despite the series of product launches over the past few quarters, 3D Systems has been experiencing unfavorable broader market conditions that have hit its financial performance. Continuing with that, the company came up with another dismal earnings in the third quarter. During the first quarter of 2016, revenues from 3D printing products and services were significantly undermined due to continued challenging market conditions that impacted customers' capital investment cycles and demand across all geographies.
The company's products revenue decreased 11% year over year in the reported quarter, hurt by lower printer sales. Also, intensifying competition and currency fluctuations are adding to the company's woes, without any immediate respite in sight.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Key Tronic Corp. KTCC , TransAct Technologies Incorporated TACT and Zix Corporation ZIXI . Each of these stocks holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Premium provider of 3D products and services, 3D Systems CorporationDDD , has pioneered the development of a direct 3D scan-to- computer-aided design ("CAD") solution with the launch of a 3D scan-to-SOLIDWORKS software-Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is the third major product launch made in the second quarter of 2016 after GibbsCAM 2016 software and ProJet MJP 2500 Series, reflecting the company's strategy to rake in higher profits and garner greater market traction.
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Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Premium provider of 3D products and services, 3D Systems CorporationDDD , has pioneered the development of a direct 3D scan-to- computer-aided design ("CAD") solution with the launch of a 3D scan-to-SOLIDWORKS software-Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price 3D SYSTEMS CORP Price | 3D SYSTEMS CORP Quote Why a Zacks Rank #5?
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Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Premium provider of 3D products and services, 3D Systems CorporationDDD , has pioneered the development of a direct 3D scan-to- computer-aided design ("CAD") solution with the launch of a 3D scan-to-SOLIDWORKS software-Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. 3D Systems' latest offering has been engineered to offer end-to-end solutions for industrial designers and engineers, capable of processing 3D scan data precisely in the SOLIDWORKS environment.
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Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Premium provider of 3D products and services, 3D Systems CorporationDDD , has pioneered the development of a direct 3D scan-to- computer-aided design ("CAD") solution with the launch of a 3D scan-to-SOLIDWORKS software-Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. 3D Systems' latest offering has been engineered to offer end-to-end solutions for industrial designers and engineers, capable of processing 3D scan data precisely in the SOLIDWORKS environment.
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Instant Analysis: Shakeup Continues at 3D Systems With 2 C-Level Executives Leaving
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What happened?
3D Systems Corporation 's(NYSE: DDD) chief operating officer and chief marketing officer resigned on Tuesday, according to an SEC filing. The 3D printing company and Mark Wright "agreed" that Wright would resign from his positions as executive vice president and COO, effective as of the close of business on June 17, according to the Form 8-K. The language read similarly for Cathy Lewis, currently executive vice president and CMO, though Lewis' last day is June 10.
The filing stated that no new compensatory or severance arrangements have been entered into in connection with either executive's departure.
Wright has been COO of 3D Systems since October 2014. Previously, he was employed at EMC Corp. for over 18 years, serving as COO of the company's flash product division, senior vice president of operations, and most recently senior vice present of business development and operations, according to his bio on 3D Systems' website.
Lewis joined 3D Systems in October 2009. She's been CMO and an executive vice president since October 2014, and previously served as vice president of global marketing, according to Bloomberg. Prior to 3D Systems, Lewis was CEO of Desktop Factory, a short-lived desktop 3D printer start-up, following a two-decade career in 2D printing, where she held several VP-level positions at Xerox and a senior VP-level marketing position at Ikon Office Solutions.
Does it matter?
It remains to be seen how much these moves will matter for 3D Systems, which has been particularly struggling to grow revenue since the start of 2015 amid a widespread slowdown in buying among enterprise customers.
Shakeups among top executives when a new CEO comes on board are common, as the new leader often wants to choose his or her own top team. Given these resignations were announced on the same day, investors can probably assume that both execs were forced out by CEO Vyomesh Joshi. In April, Joshi, a longtime top HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett-Packard) 2D-printing exec, took the helm of 3D Systems, which had been operating without a permanent CEO since the departure of Avi Reichental in October.
For the short term, at least, 3D Systems should conserve some money -- especially welcome for a company that has a negative cash flow -- since no successors were announced to fill the COO and CMO slots. These top positions, however, will almost certainly eventually be filled; it should be interesting to see if Joshi brings on board any former or current HP Inc. execs.
The major personnel changes at 3D Systems and Stratasys -- which announced last week that David Reis was stepping down as CEO and was being replaced by board member Ilan Levin effective July 1 -- are surely meant to strengthen the old-guard 3D printing companies as they prepare to battle with new entrant HP and start-up Carbon.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D Systems Corporation 's(NYSE: DDD) chief operating officer and chief marketing officer resigned on Tuesday, according to an SEC filing. In April, Joshi, a longtime top HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett-Packard) 2D-printing exec, took the helm of 3D Systems, which had been operating without a permanent CEO since the departure of Avi Reichental in October. For the short term, at least, 3D Systems should conserve some money -- especially welcome for a company that has a negative cash flow -- since no successors were announced to fill the COO and CMO slots.
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3D Systems Corporation 's(NYSE: DDD) chief operating officer and chief marketing officer resigned on Tuesday, according to an SEC filing. The 3D printing company and Mark Wright "agreed" that Wright would resign from his positions as executive vice president and COO, effective as of the close of business on June 17, according to the Form 8-K. She's been CMO and an executive vice president since October 2014, and previously served as vice president of global marketing, according to Bloomberg.
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3D Systems Corporation 's(NYSE: DDD) chief operating officer and chief marketing officer resigned on Tuesday, according to an SEC filing. The 3D printing company and Mark Wright "agreed" that Wright would resign from his positions as executive vice president and COO, effective as of the close of business on June 17, according to the Form 8-K. Previously, he was employed at EMC Corp. for over 18 years, serving as COO of the company's flash product division, senior vice president of operations, and most recently senior vice present of business development and operations, according to his bio on 3D Systems' website.
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3D Systems Corporation 's(NYSE: DDD) chief operating officer and chief marketing officer resigned on Tuesday, according to an SEC filing. The 3D printing company and Mark Wright "agreed" that Wright would resign from his positions as executive vice president and COO, effective as of the close of business on June 17, according to the Form 8-K. Wright has been COO of 3D Systems since October 2014.
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Will 3D Systems' Turnaround Plan Help to Boost the Stock?
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Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD seems to be well on track with its 3-step turnaround plan, which aims to channelize its resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets.
Successful implementation of the strategy will also likely boost the company's stock price, which has plunged 37% in the past year.
The recently appointed CEO, Vyomesh Joshi, disclosed in the company's quarterlyearnings callthat 3D Systems will initially focus on improving quality and reliability of its operations, and will rationalize and optimize its supply chain. To this end, the company has already begun to implement changes in its planning and procurement processes for superior inventory management, and plans to execute cost-control strategies as well.
The second step would be to craft a market-based strategy which will focus on identifying industries and end users to which 3D Systems' technology can provide a sustained advantage. This strategy will then act as the focal point, around which the company will be able to define and build its operating model.
The third and final step in the turnaround of this company would be creating a robust organizational structure that will support the strategy and enable 3D Systems to capitalize on the incredible opportunities that the market offers.
In fact, according to a recent regulatory filing, the company's Chief Operating Officer Mark Wright and Chief Merchandising Officer Cathy Lewis have both resigned from their positions. The resignations seem to be part of management's strategy to restructure the company under its new leader.
Similar to other 3D printing companies, 3D Systems has struggled with execution and performance in recent years.
Over the past few quarters, the company has been experiencing unfavorable broader market conditions that have badly hit its financial performance. It is grappling with a strong volatility in macroeconomic factors such as economic slowdown, inflation, currency fluctuations, commodity prices and credit availability. These conditions continue to impact the company's performance negatively.
3D Systems is taking initiatives to channelize its resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. 3D Systems also conducted numerous successful product launches and strategic deals, which could help it to combat these persistent challenges in the near future.
Also, 3D Systems' healthcare business is showing strong performance, driven by a rising demand from customers who print medical and dental devices. The company is also focusing on enhancing its existing 3D printers line, reinforcing partnerships and boosting productivity.
We believe that these initiatives, coupled with 3D Systems' 3-step turnaround plan, might just turn the fortunes around for the company.
3D Systems currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), but that can change given the positive estimate revisions it is seeing of late. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2016 earnings has moved up from 7 cents to 9 cents per share.
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Key Tronic Corp. KTCC , TransAct Technologies Incorporated TACT and Zix Corporation ZIXI . Each of these stocks holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD seems to be well on track with its 3-step turnaround plan, which aims to channelize its resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The recently appointed CEO, Vyomesh Joshi, disclosed in the company's quarterlyearnings callthat 3D Systems will initially focus on improving quality and reliability of its operations, and will rationalize and optimize its supply chain.
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Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD seems to be well on track with its 3-step turnaround plan, which aims to channelize its resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. Some better-ranked stocks in the broader computer & technology sector include Key Tronic Corp. KTCC , TransAct Technologies Incorporated TACT and Zix Corporation ZIXI .
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Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD seems to be well on track with its 3-step turnaround plan, which aims to channelize its resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. Successful implementation of the strategy will also likely boost the company's stock price, which has plunged 37% in the past year.
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Leading 3D printer maker 3D Systems CorporationDDD seems to be well on track with its 3-step turnaround plan, which aims to channelize its resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. Click to get this free report TRANSACT TECH (TACT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report KEY TRONIC (KTCC): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIX CORP (ZIXI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. To this end, the company has already begun to implement changes in its planning and procurement processes for superior inventory management, and plans to execute cost-control strategies as well.
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Stratasys (SYSS) Stock Gaining Momentum Now: Here's Why
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Shares of Stratasys Inc.SSYS have been gaining solid momentum of late. One of the major reasons behind this could be the company's better-than-expected results for first-quarter 2016, along with an encouraging guidance for the full year.
Notably, the stock has gained approximately 14% since it reported first-quarter results on May 9.
Though the company posted an adjusted loss in the quarter (excluding amortization, impairment and other one-time items but including stock-based compensation), the figure was narrower than the year-ago quarter level.
Moreover, the company's revenues managed to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate despite witnessing a year-over-year decline. Notably, quarterly results were hurt by difficult market conditions and a lower-than-expected performance at the MakerBot business.
Nonetheless, the company's sustained efforts on turning around the MakerBot business were impressive. After announcing restructuring plans in Apr 2015, which included 20% job cuts, MakerBot is now trying to accelerate the adoption of 3D technology by raising awareness. In this regard, in July, the company decided to make the MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer available in all of the 600+ Sam's Club stores across the country.
Earlier, they had been available in a few select Sam's Club stores only. These initiatives reflect MakerBot's strategy to increase the accessibility of desktop 3D printing for retail shoppers, which in turn, can accelerate its adoption. We believe that these initiatives will drive the company's performance over the long run.
Furthermore, the company's focus on the 3D printing market presents favorable long-term opportunities. Data from the Wohlers Report 2014 revealed that the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in 2013 revenues to $12.8 billion by 2018 and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenues by 2020, with a CAGR of 34%. Moreover, pent-up demand for 3D printing products is expected from the automotive consumer products, government and defense, industrial/business machines, education research, and others (arts and architecture) segments.
Additionally, TechNavio expects the global 3D Printer market to grow at a CAGR of 45% during the 2014-2019 period. Being the 3D printing industry leader, these trends bode well for Stratasys and indicate strong growth prospects, going ahead.
However, some customers are delaying their purchases owing to the current economic conditions. In the 3D printer business, majority of customers have moved toward the lower priced uPrint, which may affect the company's margins in the upcoming quarters. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind as well.
Currently, Stratasys carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
A couple of better-ranked stocks in the technology sector are DST Systems Inc. DST and Synopsys Inc. SNPS , both of which sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind as well. Click to get this free report DST SYSTEMS (DST): Free Stock Analysis Report SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In this regard, in July, the company decided to make the MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer available in all of the 600+ Sam's Club stores across the country.
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Click to get this free report DST SYSTEMS (DST): Free Stock Analysis Report SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind as well. Data from the Wohlers Report 2014 revealed that the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in 2013 revenues to $12.8 billion by 2018 and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenues by 2020, with a CAGR of 34%.
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Click to get this free report DST SYSTEMS (DST): Free Stock Analysis Report SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind as well. Data from the Wohlers Report 2014 revealed that the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in 2013 revenues to $12.8 billion by 2018 and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenues by 2020, with a CAGR of 34%.
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind as well. Click to get this free report DST SYSTEMS (DST): Free Stock Analysis Report SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, the stock has gained approximately 14% since it reported first-quarter results on May 9.
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UPS Is Launching a 3D-Printing Service With a Significant Competitive Advantage
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Delivery service giant United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) announced on May 18 that it's launching an industrial-strength, on-demand 3D-printing service network this summer. The operation will link its global logistics network with 3D printers at more than 60 UPS stores in the U.S. and Fast Radius' on-demand production facility in Louisville, Kentucky.
Start-up Fast Radius, in which UPS has invested, is located on the UPS Supply Chain Solutions Campus, near UPS' worldwide air hub at the Louisville International Airport. This location should provide UPS' 3D printing service with a significant delivery speed advantage over such services offered by 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) , Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) , and others.
This news didn't get as much press as it deserves because it was overshadowed by HP Inc. 's highly anticipated launch of its first 3D printer the day before.
Here's what you should know.
Several of Fast Radius' 3D printers. Image source: Fast Radius.
UPS' 3D printing network
UPS isn't a newbie to the 3D printing space; its UPS Store was the first nationwide retailer to offer in-store 3D printing services in 2014. The company rolled out this service in collaboration with Stratasys, with Stratasys' uPrint 3D printers the exclusive machines used.
The delivery service titan upped its involvement in 3D printing in May 2015, when it initially partnered with Fast Radius (then named CloudDDM -- DDM stands for "direct digital manufacturing") for the launch of a nearly fully automated 3D printing factory equipped with 100 printers, according to TheWall Street Journal. The rollout of the 3D printing network, however, takes things to a new level, as the network will make the partners' 3D printing services accessible to significantly more potential users.
UPS is also teaming up with German software giant SAP (NYSE: SAP) on this initiative. SAP's supply chain solutions will be integrated with UPS' manufacturing solutions and global logistics network to simplify the industrial manufacturing process.
How the process generally works:
Customers place their 3D printing orders on Fast Radius' website.
Orders will be directed to the optimal manufacturing facility (Fast Radius contracts out capabilities that it doesn't possess) or UPS Store location based on geography, speed, and product quality requirements.
Orders can be shipped as early as same day.
Any person or company globally can use the network.
The 3D printing network's speed advantage
Setting up operations on the UPS Supply Chain Campus was a key part of Fast Radius' business plan. This location, coupled with UPS' expertise in logistics and Fast Radius' nearly fully automated 3D-printing platform allows the company to generally take orders "up to 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, or when most suppliers are having to box up an order for pick-up, and still get them delivered next day," according to its website.
Fast Radius' nearly fully automated factory. The company was formerly named CloudDDM. Image source: Fast Radius.
About Fast Radius
Fast Radius' on-demand rapid prototyping and manufacturing capabilities include both traditional manufacturing techniques and 3D printing. In this way, it's more similar to Proto Labs than to 3D Systems or Stratasys. UPS invested in this start-up last year through its venture capital arm.
The company's website shows that it works with both polymers and metals, and possesses all the major 3D printing technologies, including fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography (SLA), PolyJet, and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS).
There's an unknown with respect to its 3D printers. The company's website says that it uses "automated additive manufacturing systems built on proprietary technology." Its website also includes a snippet from Metal Miner 's interview with co-founder and Chairman Mitch Free, where Free is quoted as saying, "Our printers are purpose-built and not commercially available." These quotes could suggest that the 3D printers themselves are proprietary, but that doesn't seem seem likely, at least not entirely. For instance, PolyJet is Stratasys' proprietary technology, which means that others cannot manufacture printers using this tech.
I reached out to Fast Radius with several questions about the 3D printers and have not heard back. So, I can only speculate. I'd guess that the company has purchased some to many of its 3D printers from manufacturers, such as Stratasys, and then significantly altered them. Standard commercialized models would need to be altered given that Fast Radius' platform is nearly fully automated.
Fast Radius has global expansion plans, according to co-founder and CEO Rick Smith's statement in UPS' press release. The company's website lists Steelcase, Flex, GoPro, and Georgia-Pacific as customers.
Why UPS is testing the 3D printing waters
UPS' forays into 3D printing are likely as much about defense as offense. Like many companies involved in the manufacturing supply chain, the delivery giant can't yet know exactly how 3D printing will impact its business, as industry dynamics are in the early stages of unfolding. UPS obviously doesn't want to see 3D printing take a big chunk out of its $58-billion-per-year package and freight transportation empire, just as the internet significantly cut into its document delivery business.
Given UPS' 3D printing services network speed advantage, competitors such as 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Proto Labs will need to continue to successfully differentiate their service offerings.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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This location should provide UPS' 3D printing service with a significant delivery speed advantage over such services offered by 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) , Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) , and others. The delivery service titan upped its involvement in 3D printing in May 2015, when it initially partnered with Fast Radius (then named CloudDDM -- DDM stands for "direct digital manufacturing") for the launch of a nearly fully automated 3D printing factory equipped with 100 printers, according to TheWall Street Journal. The company was formerly named CloudDDM.
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This location should provide UPS' 3D printing service with a significant delivery speed advantage over such services offered by 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) , Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) , and others. The delivery service titan upped its involvement in 3D printing in May 2015, when it initially partnered with Fast Radius (then named CloudDDM -- DDM stands for "direct digital manufacturing") for the launch of a nearly fully automated 3D printing factory equipped with 100 printers, according to TheWall Street Journal. The company was formerly named CloudDDM.
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The delivery service titan upped its involvement in 3D printing in May 2015, when it initially partnered with Fast Radius (then named CloudDDM -- DDM stands for "direct digital manufacturing") for the launch of a nearly fully automated 3D printing factory equipped with 100 printers, according to TheWall Street Journal. This location should provide UPS' 3D printing service with a significant delivery speed advantage over such services offered by 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) , Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) , and others. The company was formerly named CloudDDM.
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This location should provide UPS' 3D printing service with a significant delivery speed advantage over such services offered by 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) , Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) , Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) , and others. The delivery service titan upped its involvement in 3D printing in May 2015, when it initially partnered with Fast Radius (then named CloudDDM -- DDM stands for "direct digital manufacturing") for the launch of a nearly fully automated 3D printing factory equipped with 100 printers, according to TheWall Street Journal. The company was formerly named CloudDDM.
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HP Inc. vs. Carbon: How Do These Compelling New 3D Printing Entrants Stack Up?
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Diversified 3D printing industry leaders 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) will face increasing competition as more companies enter the enterprise space. The dynamic duo among new entrants is 2D-printing king HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) and start-up Carbon (formerly Carbon3D), each of which recently launched a super-speedy 3D printer.
HP released on May 17 its Jet Fusion 3D 3200, powered by its proprietary Multi Jet Fusion technology, following closely behind Carbon's April 1 launch of its M1 3D printer, powered by its proprietary Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) tech.
To help investors get a clearer grasp of these printers and the companies behind them, this article compares some key factors. It's not meant to be all-inclusive (we don't have enough data to fairly compare some critical factors related to parts quality), nor is it meant to suggest that HP and Carbon are each other's primary competitor.
1. Company type
Advantage: N/A.
Both companies possess certain advantages. HP's old guard status means it has an already-established distribution network and corporate connections. Carbon's start-up status means that it's likely more nimble.
2. Leadership
Advantage: N/A.
Weisler and Nigro clearly have more relevant and in-depth business experience than DeSimone; however, founder-CEOs like DeSimone are often incredibly driven to grow their "babies." Moreover, DeSimone is getting advice from the top venture capital firms funding the company, and likely from former Ford CEO Alan Mulally, who joined Carbon's board last June.
Weisler, who has been with HP for about four years, led the company's global printing and personal systems group for more than two years prior to being selected to head HP Inc. Most of his 25-year IT career has been spent outside of the U.S. Prior to joining HP, he served as COO of one of Lenovo's business units. Nigro previously headed HP's imaging & printing business, and early in his career was part of the team that developed HP's first color inkjet printer.
DeSimone is considered a leading authority on polymer chemistry. He's currently on leave as Chancellor's Eminent Professor of Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill and Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University, and held 150 issued patents when I interviewed him last April. He's already leveraged knowledge gained in university labs to create products ranging from an environmentally friendly dry cleaning solvent to nanocarriers for vaccines. These inventions led to companies Micell Technologies and Liquidia Technologies, respectively.
3. Financials
Advantage: HP.
Image source: HP Inc. HP's financial might will help further develop its Multi Jet Fusion tech.
HP is a behemoth compared with Carbon, and has gobs more cash. However, it also needs more cash to service its fairly hefty debt. The deciding factor here came down to cash flow. HP's existing businesses, most notably its 2D printer business, throw off a good amount of cash. Carbon doesn't have an existing revenue stream.
Beyond Google Ventures, new investors in Carbon's series C round included Russian billionaire Yuri Milner and Reinet Fund SCA FIS. Carbon's existing investors Sequoia Capital, Silver Lake Kraftwerk, and Northgate Capital also participated. Autodesk 's investment was converted to equity during this round.
4. Business model
Advantage: N/A.
It should be interesting to see how the two companies' widely different business models play out in the market. Like Carbon, 3D Systems and Stratasys both have proprietary business models across hardware, software, and materials. Like HP, their product distribution models are sales-based, though they also both have significant services operations.
5. Partner companies
Advantage: N/A.
HP's list of "partners" appears more impressive at initial glance. However, Carbon has yet to reveal the name of the athletic shoe company that's been testing its 3D printer. It's still possible the company is Nike even though the industry giant is on HP's list of "partners." After all, healthcare titan Johnson & Johnson is working with both companies. Moreover, not all of the companies on HP's list are truly "partners." Some are "manufacturers providing input," rather than "strategic partners" or "co-development partners," according to HP's press release.
The bottom line is that both HP and Carbon are working with some incredible companies, which should help them compete with 3D Systems and Stratasys.
6. Speed of 3D printer or technology
Advantage: Carbon.
Image source: Carbon. Carbon's speed advantage is a result of its continuous printing process and lack of needing to print support structures.
Carbon's CLIP is currently faster than HP's Multi Jet Fusion, based upon what we know.
7. Current materials and color offerings
Advantage: Carbon.
Carbon has the clear advantage here. It's been underreported that HP is currently only offering one material and subscribing to Henry Ford's famous words about the Model T: You can have it in any color "so long as it is black."
Both companies plan to expand their materials and color offerings. The importance of materials can't be overstressed. It doesn't matter how fast a printer can churn out objects if the material needed for a certain application isn't available. Color will also matter immensely in certain applications.
8. Pricing
Advantage: N/A.
A customer will pay $155,000 -- or the price of HP's full solution -- for subscribing to Carbon's M1 package for about three years and four months (I did the math to give a point of comparison.) However, this isn't comparing apples to apples because of the printers' reportedly different capabilities, including speed.
Wrap-up
Both Carbon and HP appear to be shaping up to be compelling competitors to 3D Systems, Stratasys, and others in the 3D printing space, not to mention potentially some companies in the traditional manufacturing industry. However, it's much too early to conclude anything more definitive.
Investors shouldn't read into what I've written here and assume that Carbon and HP are each other's main competitor. That said, Carbon's M1 currently has the speed and materials advantages over HP's Jet Fusion 3D 3200, while HP has the deeper pockets. Both new printers have speed advantages over 3D Systems' and Stratasys' polymer printers, while HP in particular lags the industry's two largest players with respect to materials and color offerings.
Something big just happened
I don't know about you, but I always pay attention when one of the best growth investors in the world gives me a stock tip. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner (whose growth-stock newsletter was the best performing in the U.S. as reported by The Wall Street Journal)* and his brother, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, just revealed two brand new stock recommendations. Together, they've tripled the stock market's return over the last 13 years. And while timing isn't everything, the history of Tom and David's stock picks shows that it pays to get in early on their ideas.
Click here to be among the first people to hear about David and Tom's newest stock recommendations.
*"Look Who's on Top Now" appeared in The Wall Street Journal in Aug. 2013, which references Hulbert's rankings of the best performing stock picking newsletters over a 5-year period from 2008-2013.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Diversified 3D printing industry leaders 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) will face increasing competition as more companies enter the enterprise space. Moreover, DeSimone is getting advice from the top venture capital firms funding the company, and likely from former Ford CEO Alan Mulally, who joined Carbon's board last June. Wrap-up Both Carbon and HP appear to be shaping up to be compelling competitors to 3D Systems, Stratasys, and others in the 3D printing space, not to mention potentially some companies in the traditional manufacturing industry.
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Diversified 3D printing industry leaders 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) will face increasing competition as more companies enter the enterprise space. HP released on May 17 its Jet Fusion 3D 3200, powered by its proprietary Multi Jet Fusion technology, following closely behind Carbon's April 1 launch of its M1 3D printer, powered by its proprietary Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) tech. Nigro previously headed HP's imaging & printing business, and early in his career was part of the team that developed HP's first color inkjet printer.
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Diversified 3D printing industry leaders 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) will face increasing competition as more companies enter the enterprise space. Nigro previously headed HP's imaging & printing business, and early in his career was part of the team that developed HP's first color inkjet printer. That said, Carbon's M1 currently has the speed and materials advantages over HP's Jet Fusion 3D 3200, while HP has the deeper pockets.
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Diversified 3D printing industry leaders 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) will face increasing competition as more companies enter the enterprise space. 4. Business model Advantage: N/A. Speed of 3D printer or technology Advantage: Carbon.
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2 Prominent Billionaires Just Increased Their Stake in 3D Systems' Stock
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To recap, investors soured on the 3D printing company's growth prospects after a series of earnings disappointments and ongoing operational challenges, including product shipment delays and quality issues. In hindsight, 3D Systems' hyper-aggressive acquisition strategy, masterminded by former CEO Avi Reichental, gave the company severe indigestion.
Now that Reichental has been replaced with Vyomesh Joshi, a retired HP (NYSE: HPQ) printing executive who was considered instrumental in doubling the operating profits of HP's $26 billion printing business during an 11-year period, 3D Systems appears poised to regain its focus and deliver improved operating performance.
Although Joshi has only been on the job for a couple of months, his first order of business will be focused on "... improving quality, reliability and supply chain. The next phase for us is to develop a strategy to drive profitable growth with operational excellence and an appropriate cost structure." In other words, investors buying 3D Systems today would have to believe that Joshi is capable of delivering on these promises in a reasonable amount of time.
... Or not to buy
On a high level, there are three main reasons to avoid 3D Systems' stock:
1.Operational challenges. Despite optimism surrounding Joshi's ability to improve 3D Systems' operations, the company faces major challenges. In the last five years, 3D Systems' cash conversion cycle, which measures in days how quickly cash goes through the sales process, from sitting in the bank, to buying inventory, selling inventory, and collecting payment, has nearly tripled. This suggests that the company isn't efficiently using cash and could be providing looser credit terms to customers to drive sales.
DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts
2.Customer weakness. Over the last five quarters, 3D Systems experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending from large industrial and professional customers. Whether it's due to an oversupply of 3D printing capacity in the marketplace, general industrial sluggishness, falling oil prices , the strong dollar, or increasing competition, there are too many factors to clearly assess when customer demand will improve. Ultimately, without healthy customer demand, 3D Systems' growth prospects are less attractive.
3.Increasing competition. In the coming years, 3D Systems faces new competition from several notable entrants, armed with 3D printing technologies that could make 3D Systems' portfolio appear inferior. This list includes Carbon's recently released M1 printer that's 25-times to 100-times faster than anything before it , and HP's upcoming Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer that promises to be 10-times faster than leading extrusion-based and material jetting technologies. From a purchasing manager's point of view, the more viable 3D printing options there are, the more difficult it likely becomes for 3D Systems' printers to stand out.
Final thoughts
While there are justifiable reasons to consider or avoid 3D Systems' stock, the answer comes down to the individual's risk tolerance and convictions. For those considering 3D Systems, it largely hinges on customer demand improving, Joshi driving better operational performance, and competition that proves to pack more bark than bite. An investor who passes on 3D Systems is likely more inclined to believe there are too many negative factors that could plague its prospects.
Ultimately, until there's greater visibility about which direction 3D Systems is heading, the bulls and bears will battle it out, and short-term bouts of volatility will likely persist.
Something big just happened
I don't know about you, but I always pay attention when one of the best growth investors in the world gives me a stock tip. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner (whose growth-stock newsletter was the best performing in the U.S. as reported by The Wall Street Journal)* and his brother, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, just revealed two brand new stock recommendations. Together, they've tripled the stock market's return over the last 13 years. And while timing isn't everything, the history of Tom and David's stock picks shows that it pays to get in early on their ideas.
Click here to be among the first people to hear about David and Tom's newest stock recommendations.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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DDD data by YCharts To recap, investors soured on the 3D printing company's growth prospects after a series of earnings disappointments and ongoing operational challenges, including product shipment delays and quality issues. DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts 2.Customer weakness. Whether it's due to an oversupply of 3D printing capacity in the marketplace, general industrial sluggishness, falling oil prices , the strong dollar, or increasing competition, there are too many factors to clearly assess when customer demand will improve.
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DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts 2.Customer weakness. DDD data by YCharts To recap, investors soured on the 3D printing company's growth prospects after a series of earnings disappointments and ongoing operational challenges, including product shipment delays and quality issues. For those considering 3D Systems, it largely hinges on customer demand improving, Joshi driving better operational performance, and competition that proves to pack more bark than bite.
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DDD data by YCharts To recap, investors soured on the 3D printing company's growth prospects after a series of earnings disappointments and ongoing operational challenges, including product shipment delays and quality issues. DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts 2.Customer weakness. Now that Reichental has been replaced with Vyomesh Joshi, a retired HP (NYSE: HPQ) printing executive who was considered instrumental in doubling the operating profits of HP's $26 billion printing business during an 11-year period, 3D Systems appears poised to regain its focus and deliver improved operating performance.
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DDD data by YCharts To recap, investors soured on the 3D printing company's growth prospects after a series of earnings disappointments and ongoing operational challenges, including product shipment delays and quality issues. DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts 2.Customer weakness. Now that Reichental has been replaced with Vyomesh Joshi, a retired HP (NYSE: HPQ) printing executive who was considered instrumental in doubling the operating profits of HP's $26 billion printing business during an 11-year period, 3D Systems appears poised to regain its focus and deliver improved operating performance.
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Is Competition Hurting 3D Systems and Stratasys?
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Later this year, HP will release the first of its Multi Jet Fusion printers, an inkjet-based technology it claims will be 10 times faster than popular competing technologies and twice as cost-efficient. Between HP's enterprise sales channel and expertise in developing inkjet based technologies, the company aims to create a fundamental step change in the 3D printing industry that drives an order of magnitude increase in customer adoption.
More options = more indecision?
When purchasing managers are making equipment spending decisions that could cost over $1 million, it's paramount to ensure the piece of equipment isn't likely to become obsolete before the end of its expected lifespan. That 3D Systems and Stratasys failed to meaningfully capitalize on the growth the 3D printing industry experienced in 2015 suggests there may be other factors beyond macroeconomic sluggishness hurting its performance.
With all of the changes happening in the 3D printing industry right now, it's clear 3D Systems and Stratasys face more competition than ever before. Ultimately, the more viable options there are for purchasing managers to consider, the more difficult it may for their 3D printers to stand out.
Something big just happened
I don't know about you, but I always pay attention when one of the best growth investors in the world gives me a stock tip. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner (whose growth-stock newsletter was the best performing in the U.S. as reported by The Wall Street Journal )* and his brother, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, just revealed two brand new stock recommendations. Together, they've tripled the stock market's return over the last 13 years. And while timing isn't everything, the history of Tom and David's stock picks shows that it pays to get in early on their ideas.
Click here to be among the first people to hear about David and Tom's newest stock recommendations.
*"Look Who's on Top Now" appeared in The Wall Street Journal in Aug. 2013, which references Hulbert's rankings of the best-performing stock-picking newsletters over a 5-year period from 2008-2013.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Between HP's enterprise sales channel and expertise in developing inkjet based technologies, the company aims to create a fundamental step change in the 3D printing industry that drives an order of magnitude increase in customer adoption. That 3D Systems and Stratasys failed to meaningfully capitalize on the growth the 3D printing industry experienced in 2015 suggests there may be other factors beyond macroeconomic sluggishness hurting its performance. *"Look Who's on Top Now" appeared in The Wall Street Journal in Aug. 2013, which references Hulbert's rankings of the best-performing stock-picking newsletters over a 5-year period from 2008-2013.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner (whose growth-stock newsletter was the best performing in the U.S. as reported by The Wall Street Journal )* and his brother, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, just revealed two brand new stock recommendations.
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Between HP's enterprise sales channel and expertise in developing inkjet based technologies, the company aims to create a fundamental step change in the 3D printing industry that drives an order of magnitude increase in customer adoption. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner (whose growth-stock newsletter was the best performing in the U.S. as reported by The Wall Street Journal )* and his brother, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, just revealed two brand new stock recommendations. And while timing isn't everything, the history of Tom and David's stock picks shows that it pays to get in early on their ideas.
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Ultimately, the more viable options there are for purchasing managers to consider, the more difficult it may for their 3D printers to stand out. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner (whose growth-stock newsletter was the best performing in the U.S. as reported by The Wall Street Journal )* and his brother, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, just revealed two brand new stock recommendations. And while timing isn't everything, the history of Tom and David's stock picks shows that it pays to get in early on their ideas.
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Walt Disney Co Sets Its Sights on Lightning-Fast 3D Printing
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Figure 1 from Disney's patent application No. 20160107380. Image source: U.S. Patent Office
Disney's 3D printer with "nearly instantaneous" printing capabilities
Disney's patent application , filed in October 2014, is titled "Three Dimensional (3D) Printer With Near Instantaneous Object Printing Using a Photo-Curable Liquid." Such a printer has incredible potential, because speed is one of the key hurdles holding 3D printing back from greater adoption. Materials capabilities, structural integrity, and surface quality are other primary obstacles, with their relative importance depending upon the application.
Disney's technology uses a light source to produce 3D objects from a photo-curable resin that hardens when exposed to light. In one design approach, the printer acts as a "high speed 3D copying machine" that uses an optical assembly to relay a 3D image of the existing object into a vat containing resin (shown in the above diagram). The other primary method described is used for printing objects that don't exist in the physical world or are not available for scanning or copying.
The technology Disney describes is similar to stereolithography (SLA). Unlike SLA, though, Disney's tech doesn't print an object layer by layer, as is typical for 3D printing in general, but produces the object essentially all at once -- it rises from a pool of resin. Moreover, it doesn't need 3D-printed structures to support parts of some objects to prevent them from deforming or falling off due to gravity. An example would be the outstretched arms of a figurine of a Star Wars Stormtrooper. It's the elimination of the pauses between layers coupled with not needing to print support structures that gives Disney's process its considerable speed advantage over leading 3D printing technologies.
This seems quite similar to Carbon's (formerly Carbon3D) Continuous Liquid Interface Production, or CLIP, technology. The well-funded start-up launched its first commercial product, the M1 3D printer, in April to much fanfare.
How a super-speedy 3D printing tech could benefit Disney
We can't know for sure the full range of Disney's plans for its super-fast 3D printing technology, but at least two uses seem extremely likely.
1. Movie-based "experiences" at theme parks.
Speedy printers could be used at the company's theme parks to churn out 3D-printed figurines of visitors participating in what the company calls its movie-based "experiences." In the summer of 2012, Disney offered the first such experience, called "Carbon-Freeze Me." Visitors could have their likenesses put onto Han Solo's body in the famous carbon freezing scene from Star Wars: Episode V --The Empire Strikes Back . In a process that took only 10 minutes, the visitor was digitally scanned, and the product was at some point 3D-printed and mailed to his or her home. The next year, visitors could become Stormtroopers.
These offerings were reportedly extremely popular, despite a rather hefty price tag of $99.95. Super-speedy 3D printers would enable Disney to print these products on site and provide them to customers right then and there. The instant gratification aspect should help make these offerings even more popular, and this is just one such application for the technology at the parks.
2. Costumes and props for movies. Disney's lightning-fast 3D printing technology could also be a boon for its studio entertainment segment directly or indirectly (via contracted prop shops). It could be used to quickly create unique costumes and props for movies -- and time is money in almost any business, especially a big budget feature film production.
3D printing is increasingly being used to produce costumes and props for movies, as well as theatrical productions and other live performances. This statistic shows how quickly the innovative tech has gained a foothold in the film-making space: Leading movie prop and costume specialist FBFX Ltd. last year used 3D printing on 90% of all its projects, up from just 10% three to four years ago. Not only does 3D printing cut down on lead times relative to traditional manufacturing techniques, but it also allows for the production of objects that can't be made any other way. Disney's tech could turbocharge this speed advantage. FBFX is the shop behind the props and costumes for Disney's 2014 blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy , and it used a Stratasys Connex 3D printer to make various props, including the entire armor costume for the character Korath.
There are numerous other potential applications for super-speedy 3D printing, many within Disney's lucrative consumer products realm as well. The company can leverage this technology across its wide-reaching businesses to open up new revenue sources and increase the profitability of many revenue streams that already exist.
Something big just happened
I don't know about you, but I always pay attention when one of the best growth investors in the world gives me a stock tip. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner (whose growth-stock newsletter was the best performing in the U.S. as reported by The Wall Street Journal )* and his brother, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, just revealed two brand new stock recommendations. Together, they've tripled the stock market's return over the last 13 years. And while timing isn't everything, the history of Tom and David's stock picks shows that it pays to get in early on their ideas.
Click here to be among the first people to hear about David and Tom's newest stock recommendations.
*"Look Who's on Top Now" appeared in The Wall Street Journal in Aug. 2013, which references Hulbert's rankings of the best-performing stock-picking newsletters over a 5-year period from 2008-2013.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In one design approach, the printer acts as a "high speed 3D copying machine" that uses an optical assembly to relay a 3D image of the existing object into a vat containing resin (shown in the above diagram). Visitors could have their likenesses put onto Han Solo's body in the famous carbon freezing scene from Star Wars: Episode V --The Empire Strikes Back . It could be used to quickly create unique costumes and props for movies -- and time is money in almost any business, especially a big budget feature film production.
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Image source: U.S. Patent Office Disney's 3D printer with "nearly instantaneous" printing capabilities Disney's patent application , filed in October 2014, is titled "Three Dimensional (3D) Printer With Near Instantaneous Object Printing Using a Photo-Curable Liquid." It's the elimination of the pauses between layers coupled with not needing to print support structures that gives Disney's process its considerable speed advantage over leading 3D printing technologies. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner (whose growth-stock newsletter was the best performing in the U.S. as reported by The Wall Street Journal )* and his brother, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, just revealed two brand new stock recommendations.
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Image source: U.S. Patent Office Disney's 3D printer with "nearly instantaneous" printing capabilities Disney's patent application , filed in October 2014, is titled "Three Dimensional (3D) Printer With Near Instantaneous Object Printing Using a Photo-Curable Liquid." Unlike SLA, though, Disney's tech doesn't print an object layer by layer, as is typical for 3D printing in general, but produces the object essentially all at once -- it rises from a pool of resin. How a super-speedy 3D printing tech could benefit Disney We can't know for sure the full range of Disney's plans for its super-fast 3D printing technology, but at least two uses seem extremely likely.
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Unlike SLA, though, Disney's tech doesn't print an object layer by layer, as is typical for 3D printing in general, but produces the object essentially all at once -- it rises from a pool of resin. How a super-speedy 3D printing tech could benefit Disney We can't know for sure the full range of Disney's plans for its super-fast 3D printing technology, but at least two uses seem extremely likely. Speedy printers could be used at the company's theme parks to churn out 3D-printed figurines of visitors participating in what the company calls its movie-based "experiences."
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Cincinnati Financial, 3D Systems, Ford, Alphabet and General Motors highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - May 23, 2016- Zacks Equity Research highlights Cincinnati Financial ( CINF ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Ford ( F ), Alphabet ( GOOGL ) and General Motors Co. ( GM ) .
Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:
Bull of the Day:
It is time for investors to face the facts.
An interest rate hike is coming sooner rather than later, with some speculating that a hike could come as early as next month. While the market is still pricing a low chance of this happening, investors are starting to think that one could happen this summer, with recent readings of the CME FedWatch suggesting we are more likely than not to see a hike in July.
However, it has been a long time since we were in a rising rate environment, so some investors might not remember what the best sectors are in this scenario. One sector that tends to benefit is the financial space, with the insurance industry often leading the pack. That is why I am looking to a top ranked stock in this sector, Cincinnati Financial ( CINF ), as one to keep on your radar in the short-term.
Why Insurance?
Cincinnati Financial, like other companies in the insurance segment, takes in premiums from clients and then invests that cash in securities. The idea here is that the income or return earned on the investment portfolio more than makes up for any losses from the insurance policies written, allowing companies to profit from the spread between the two.
CINF and others in the space usually invest a large portion of their portfolio in bonds, so a rate hike would be great news for companies in this space. After all, any future premiums invested in bonds will have higher payouts once rates start to rise, directly contributing to insurance companies' bottom line. This makes insurance a great place to be in a rising rate environment, but why look to CINF in particular?
Why CINF
Cincinnati Financial has been seeing rising earnings estimates as of late, for both the short term and the long term. In fact, we haven't witnessed any revisions lower for the current quarter or the current year in the past sixty days, while we see a similar trend for the next year too.
But it isn't just that we have been seeing rising estimates lately, the pace of these increases has also been impressive as well. In just the past month, the current quarter estimate has increased by over 12%, while the full year and next year estimates have both moved higher by over 7.4%.
And while some might worry about a company living up to lofty expectations, this shouldn't be too much of a concern for CINF. The company has a great track record at earnings season including four straight beats and only two misses in the past five years. Clearly, they know how to manage expectations.
Bear of the Day :
The next biggest thing ever comes around once every six months or so. These shifts in market sentiment can provide opportunities to profit in the short term for sure, but not many of them pan out to live up to the hype. Still, it's a blast trying to find the next "story stock" that's going to revolutionize an industry or change our daily lives.
Not too long ago, the hot topic was 3D printing. The technology was set to change manufacturing in the future. Rather than having to go to the store to pick something up, we'd just download the instructions and print what we needed right there in the comfort of our own home. Personally, I understood the technology but I didn't really buy into the idea. It may change how manufacturing is done but I doubt it's going to change my daily life in any way.
So I've never been very bullish on the consumer 3D printing market. Judging by the recent analyst earnings estimate revisions on today's Bear of the Day it looks like I'm not the only one to share the sentiment. 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Its systems and materials reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing by creating actual parts directly from digital input. That's a fancy way of saying the company makes 3D printers.
Here at Zacks, we've got a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating on the stock with Value and Momentum Style Scores of F. Negative earnings estimate revisions for the stock are coming on the heels of a disappointing earnings report where the company reported a 5 cent loss for the quarter versus consensus calling for a penny loss. Over the last 30 days, two analysts have dropped their earnings estimates for the current year. The revisions have dropped our Zacks Consensus Estimate from a 16 cent gain for the year down to just 7 cents. The current quarter, which analysts originally saw coming in at 2 cents looks to be a breakeven quarter now.
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Forget Lawsuits -- Uber Drivers' Days Are Numbered
Ride-sharing giant Uber Technologies Inc. recently settled a class-action lawsuit by Uber drivers for $100 million. The suit was focused on whether or not to classify Uber drivers as full-time workers (where they would be entitled to benefits) or freelancers. In addition to the monetary cost, it was decided that Uber drivers will not be classified as employees of Uber, nor would they be allowed to unionize.
Despite the significant amount of money settled upon, Douglas O'Connor, the driver originally named in the lawsuit, believes the agreement is not in his interest or that of other drivers, and that he felt "utterly betrayed and sold-out by an unjust settlement result that only benefits Uber."
O'Connor's protest follows those from other drivers who also believe the settlement does not provide enough monetary compensation for mileage and other expenses. And they have a point. The $100 million is actually an initial payment of $84 million across 385,000 drivers, in addition to the likely cut the attorneys will take; the other $16 million will be paid in the event Uber goes public or is acquired at a price 1.5 times higher than its most recent valuation. With these numbers, the settlement equals about $218 per driver (insert grimace emoji here).
No More Drivers
This is not the first lawsuit filed against Uber, nor is it likely to be the last. But the ride-hailing company may have found the perfect way to combat any future lawsuits: just make its drivers disappear.
In Pittsburgh, Uber is testing a specially designed Ford ( F ) Fusion that will be on the streets collecting mapping data, and most importantly, practicing its self-driving capabilities. The company said there will be a trained driver in the driver's seat keeping an eye on operations while the car is in self-driving mode.
Uber partnered with Carnegie Mellon University to further develop its driverless car dreams; the two entities opened the Uber Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh, and are preparing to launch autonomous vehicles in to its fleet by 2020.
"While Uber is still in the early days of our self-driving efforts, every day of testing leads to improvements," the company said in a blog post . "Right now we're focused on getting the technology right and ensuring it's safe for everyone on the road - pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers."
Self-driving and autonomous vehicles are not new concepts. Alphabet's ( GOOGL ) Google division has been designing and testing driverless cars for a while now, and one of Uber's biggest competitors, Lyft, has recently partnered with General Motors Co. ( GM ) in order to test a fleet of self-driving electric taxis on public roads.
Uber Still Rules
A $100 million settlement is nothing to a company who is worth over $50 billion. It's an annoyance, really, a small hurdle to overcome. And the settlement, in a way, validates Uber's business model, a model in which it broke new ground in terms of both tech innovation and regulation.
If, and it's looking like when, Uber's self-driving car ventures become a success, there will be no need for drivers at all. Just imagine: you open the Uber app, request a car, and minutes later, a fully autonomous vehicle arrives at your location, ready to take you anywhere. No drivers could significantly reduce the number of lawsuits filed against Uber, and greatly cut down on both costs and headaches for the company.
Had the lawsuit not worked out in their favor, the implications of the settlement would have reached far beyond Uber, but to the entire on-demand, we-commerce culture. The companies that operate in this space-think TaskRabbit -would undoubtedly have been hit hard, more so than they already are.
But thankfully for Uber, and all of its users and investors, it did. Now we can focus on imagining just what these driverless car rides will be like. Will they feel normal? Will there be music or awkward silence?
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - May 23, 2016- Zacks Equity Research highlights Cincinnati Financial ( CINF ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Click to get this free report CINCINNATI FINL (CINF): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FORD MOTOR CO (F): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report GENERAL MOTORS (GM): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Click to get this free report CINCINNATI FINL (CINF): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FORD MOTOR CO (F): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report GENERAL MOTORS (GM): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - May 23, 2016- Zacks Equity Research highlights Cincinnati Financial ( CINF ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - May 23, 2016- Zacks Equity Research highlights Cincinnati Financial ( CINF ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Click to get this free report CINCINNATI FINL (CINF): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FORD MOTOR CO (F): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report GENERAL MOTORS (GM): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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HP Launches Speedy Production-Grade 3D Printer: What 3D-Printing Stock Investors Should Know
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HP's logo depicting voxels. The company's Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing tech prints at the voxel level. Image source: HP Inc.
The highly anticipated day in the 3D printing world arrived on Tuesday, when 2D-printing king HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) unveiled at RAPID, one of the world's largest industry conferences, its speedy polymer commercial 3D printer, the Jet Fusion 3D 3200. The company's now taking orders for the 3200, which will be available in late 2016, while its more powerful sibling, the 4200, will follow in 2017. It also announced a bevy of A-list partners, including Nike (NYSE: NKE) and BMW (NASDAQOTH: BAMXF) .
The Jet Fusion 3200 is reportedly up to 10 times faster than printers powered by the leading 3D-printing technologies, fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS). It's also reportedly the first commercial 3D printer based on an open software and materials platform. So HP's business model is markedly different than the proprietary razor-and-blades-like model employed by leading 3D printing companies 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) .
Here's what investors in 3D Systems, Stratasys, and other 3D printing stocks should know.
Image source: HP Inc.
HP's Jet Fusion 3D 3200 and 4200
HP is touting its Jet Fusion 3200 printer as ideal for prototyping, and the more powerful 4200 for prototyping and short-run manufacturing applications. The 4200 is fast enough to meet same-day production demands, according to HP. Beyond being speedy, these 3D printers sport high precision and resolution capabilities -- with brilliant color capabilities on the docket. The company offers software, a processing station with fast cooling, and materials for both models.
Pricing for the Jet Fusion 3D 3200 printer starts at $130,000, while the full solution (which includes the processing station) starts at $155,000.
Materials
While HP plans to expand its materials offerings, only one material is now available, according to the spec sheet -- PA12 (polyamide 12), commonly called Nylon 12. Moreover, this material currently only comes in black. (And no, this hasn't been well publicized or reported.)
Nylon 12 is an engineering thermoplastic that's tough. It can be used to produce components that need to withstand high vibration, repetitive stress, fatigue, and/or chemical exposure.
Multi Jet Fusion's secret sauce: Voxel-level printing
HP's MJF tech owes its superior speed and other standout features to the fact that it prints at the individual voxel level. (A voxel is the 3D equivalent of a 2D pixel in traditional printing.) Voxel-level printing will allow for limitless combinations of colors and materials, providing customers with unprecedented customization capabilities, according to HP.
The company believes unique applications lie on the horizon, providing the following examples as possibilities:
Printing with embedded intelligence, like sensors in parts, as part of the Internet of Things.
Printing of parts with embedded information, like invisible traces or codes, to deliver a future of increased security and tracking for reinventing supply chains.
"Our 3D printing platform is unique in its ability to address over 340 million voxels per second, versus one point at a time, giving our prototyping and manufacturing partners radically faster build speeds, functional parts and breakthrough economics," said Stephen Nigro, president of HP's 3D printing business.
Image source: HP Inc.
A-list partners and target markets
HP's list of partners includes Nike, BMW, Autodesk, Jabil Circuit,Johnson & Johnson, Materialise, Proto Labs , Shapeways, and Siemens. All but Shapeways, a 3D-printing services operation, are publicly traded. So some developments arising from these partnerships could interest investors.
Athletic apparel and shoe goliath Nike has used 3D printing for prototyping for many years, and announced last November that it planned to expand its use of this innovative tech. Top management said that custom 3D-printed athletic shoes -- beyond extremely limited-edition ones for pro athletes -- are on the horizon.
German luxury automaker BMW has long used the tech for prototyping in concept cars and approval builds. It said in HP's press release that it sees major potential in the partnership for its "future roadmap toward serial part production and personal customization."
Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is exploring the use of 3D printing in its medical-devices business, and announced in January that it's collaborating with start-up Carbon (formerly Carbon3D) to develop custom 3D-printed surgical devices. (To great fanfare, Carbon launched its super-fast M1 3D printer, powered by its compelling Continuous Liquid Interface Production tech, last month.)
Rounding out manufacturing partners are Jabil, one of the world's largest contract manufacturers, and Proto Labs, a quick-turn contract manufacturer focused on prototyping and short-run production. Jabil made news last month when Stratasys' MakerBot announced that it had contracted with the company to produce its desktop 3D printers.
The team-ups with ProtoLabs, Jabil, and Shapeways reflect HP's targeting of 3D-printing services operations. (It's also targeting model shops.) These businesses are "technology agnostic" -- their top interest is having the best equipment available for their customers' needs.
These partnerships could eat into Stratasys' and 3D Systems' businesses, as some jobs that used to be produced on their printers could transition to HP's 3D printers. Moreover, 3D Systems and Stratasys also have significant 3D-printing services operations; it should be interesting to see whether either, or both, eventually include HP 3D printers in their facilities.
Open platform could unleash 3D printing adoption and innovation
HP's Jet Fusion 3D printers are built on an open software and materials platform, which the company believes will help drive 3D-printing adoption by lowering costs and unleashing innovation.
The company is creating a 3D-material app store, and is currently collaborating with certified partners, including Arkema, BASF, Evonik, and Lehmann & Voss, and plans to further open up its ecosystem. On the software end, HP worked with industry leaders Autodesk, Materialise, and Siemens to make the design-to-print process easier and more intuitive. 3D-printing software is currently getting much-needed increased attention, with Stratasys, for example, announcing this week a stepped-up new software initiative.
HP's open-platform business model differs from the proprietary razor-and-blades-like model employed by 3D Systems and Stratasys. Such a model results in an outsize percentage -- relative to revenue -- of profits generated from sales of materials, or "blades." These models can be lucrative when they're working well, but they can stumble when disruptors enter the market with a compelling "razor" that uses less-expensive "blades."
Wrap-up
HP's Jet Fusion 3D printers appear to provide the company with the potential to take some business away from 3D Systems and Stratasys, both of which are heavily involved in the polymer 3D-prototyping market, and to a lesser degree, in the short-run production space. Given their relative fast speeds, they also could increase the size of the entire market, as speed has been a top hurdle holding 3D printing back from expanding beyond prototyping into a greater array of manufacturing applications.
While HP's Multi Jet Fusion tech appears to have major disruptive potential, it doesn't seem likely that any single 3D-printing technology will ever be the best fit for all applications involving polymers. We'll need to wait to see how satisfied early-paying customers are with HP's 3D printer, and how well the company executes to draw more definitive conclusions. Investors, however, shouldn't underestimate HP's threat, especially given its very deep pockets.
There's something big happening this Friday
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So HP's business model is markedly different than the proprietary razor-and-blades-like model employed by leading 3D printing companies 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) . The Jet Fusion 3200 is reportedly up to 10 times faster than printers powered by the leading 3D-printing technologies, fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS). The company is creating a 3D-material app store, and is currently collaborating with certified partners, including Arkema, BASF, Evonik, and Lehmann & Voss, and plans to further open up its ecosystem.
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So HP's business model is markedly different than the proprietary razor-and-blades-like model employed by leading 3D printing companies 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) . Image source: HP Inc. HP's Jet Fusion 3D 3200 and 4200 HP is touting its Jet Fusion 3200 printer as ideal for prototyping, and the more powerful 4200 for prototyping and short-run manufacturing applications. Image source: HP Inc. A-list partners and target markets HP's list of partners includes Nike, BMW, Autodesk, Jabil Circuit,Johnson & Johnson, Materialise, Proto Labs , Shapeways, and Siemens.
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So HP's business model is markedly different than the proprietary razor-and-blades-like model employed by leading 3D printing companies 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) . Image source: HP Inc. HP's Jet Fusion 3D 3200 and 4200 HP is touting its Jet Fusion 3200 printer as ideal for prototyping, and the more powerful 4200 for prototyping and short-run manufacturing applications. Open platform could unleash 3D printing adoption and innovation HP's Jet Fusion 3D printers are built on an open software and materials platform, which the company believes will help drive 3D-printing adoption by lowering costs and unleashing innovation.
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So HP's business model is markedly different than the proprietary razor-and-blades-like model employed by leading 3D printing companies 3D SystemsCorporation (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) . Image source: HP Inc. HP's Jet Fusion 3D 3200 and 4200 HP is touting its Jet Fusion 3200 printer as ideal for prototyping, and the more powerful 4200 for prototyping and short-run manufacturing applications. The company offers software, a processing station with fast cooling, and materials for both models.
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2016-05-21 00:00:00 UTC
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Bear of the Day: 3D Systems (DDD)
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The next biggest thing ever comes around once every six months or so. These shifts in market sentiment can provide opportunities to profit in the short term for sure, but not many of them pan out to live up to the hype. Still, it's a blast trying to find the next "story stock" that's going to revolutionize an industry or change our daily lives.
Not too long ago, the hot topic was 3D printing. The technology was set to change manufacturing in the future. Rather than having to go to the store to pick something up, we'd just download the instructions and print what we needed right there in the comfort of our own home. Personally, I understood the technology but I didn't really buy into the idea. It may change how manufacturing is done but I doubt it's going to change my daily life in any way.
So I've never been very bullish on the consumer 3D printing market. Judging by the recent analyst earnings estimate revisions on today's Bear of the Day it looks like I'm not the only one to share the sentiment. 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Its systems and materials reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing by creating actual parts directly from digital input. That's a fancy way of saying the company makes 3D printers.
Here at Zacks, we've got a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating on the stock with Value and Momentum Style Scores of F. Negative earnings estimate revisions for the stock are coming on the heels of a disappointing earnings report where the company reported a 5 cent loss for the quarter versus consensus calling for a penny loss. Over the last 30 days, two analysts have dropped their earnings estimates for the current year. The revisions have dropped our Zacks Consensus Estimate from a 16 cent gain for the year down to just 7 cents. The current quarter, which analysts originally saw coming in at 2 cents looks to be a breakeven quarter now.
We have the stock uniquely positioned in a vague computer manufacturing industry that includes Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) HP ( HPQ ) and Lenovo ( LNVGY ) .
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3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. These shifts in market sentiment can provide opportunities to profit in the short term for sure, but not many of them pan out to live up to the hype.
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Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions. We have the stock uniquely positioned in a vague computer manufacturing industry that includes Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) HP ( HPQ ) and Lenovo ( LNVGY ) .
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Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Here at Zacks, we've got a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating on the stock with Value and Momentum Style Scores of F. Negative earnings estimate revisions for the stock are coming on the heels of a disappointing earnings report where the company reported a 5 cent loss for the quarter versus consensus calling for a penny loss.
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3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The technology was set to change manufacturing in the future.
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Instant Analysis: Arcam Is Building a New Titanium Powder Plant to Meet Rising 3D Printing Demand
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What happened?
Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company Arcam AB (NASDAQOTH: AMAVF) announced on Thursday that its Canadian subsidiary AP&C is building a new titanium powder processing plant to meet rising demand, driven by the fast growth of 3D printing.
With this expansion, AP&C's total titanium powder production capacity will be at least 750 tons per year, according to Arcam's press release. In February, Arcam added three new atomizing reactors to the five at AP&C's existing facility, and it stated at the time that the expansion brought total production capacity to at least 500 tons per year.So, we can deduce that the new plant will increase the company's total production capacity by about 50%.
Shares of Arcam are up 5.2% to $22.80 per share in late-afternoon trading on Friday.
Does it matter?
This is material news to Arcam and its investors. The metal 3D printing space, along with the entire industry, is projected to continue to experience strong growth. As companies buy more 3D printers, they'll need more raw material for those printers. So, Arcam's AP&C subsidiary is poised to profit as the overall metal 3D printing industry expands.
It's very possible, though we can't know for sure, that Arcam is supplying titanium powder to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , one of the two largest publicly traded 3D printing companies, to provide to customers who buy its metal 3D printers. This portion of 3D Systems' business has generally been a brighter spot over the last couple of years, even as the company has struggled as a whole.
Arcam's flagship business is sales of 3D printers based on its proprietary electron beam melting (EBM) technology to the medical implant and aerospace industries. The company's future looks bright. That said, the stock is only suited for more risk-tolerant investors. Arcam has just one metal technology, so all of its eggs are in one tech basket, and the stock's price-to-earnings ratio is a very high 134, so strong growth is already baked into the price. Moreover, the stock is extremely thinly traded over the counter in the U.S., potentially making it quite volatile.
Something big just happened
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It's very possible, though we can't know for sure, that Arcam is supplying titanium powder to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , one of the two largest publicly traded 3D printing companies, to provide to customers who buy its metal 3D printers. Arcam's flagship business is sales of 3D printers based on its proprietary electron beam melting (EBM) technology to the medical implant and aerospace industries. Arcam has just one metal technology, so all of its eggs are in one tech basket, and the stock's price-to-earnings ratio is a very high 134, so strong growth is already baked into the price.
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It's very possible, though we can't know for sure, that Arcam is supplying titanium powder to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , one of the two largest publicly traded 3D printing companies, to provide to customers who buy its metal 3D printers. Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company Arcam AB (NASDAQOTH: AMAVF) announced on Thursday that its Canadian subsidiary AP&C is building a new titanium powder processing plant to meet rising demand, driven by the fast growth of 3D printing. With this expansion, AP&C's total titanium powder production capacity will be at least 750 tons per year, according to Arcam's press release.
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It's very possible, though we can't know for sure, that Arcam is supplying titanium powder to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , one of the two largest publicly traded 3D printing companies, to provide to customers who buy its metal 3D printers. Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company Arcam AB (NASDAQOTH: AMAVF) announced on Thursday that its Canadian subsidiary AP&C is building a new titanium powder processing plant to meet rising demand, driven by the fast growth of 3D printing. In February, Arcam added three new atomizing reactors to the five at AP&C's existing facility, and it stated at the time that the expansion brought total production capacity to at least 500 tons per year.So, we can deduce that the new plant will increase the company's total production capacity by about 50%.
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It's very possible, though we can't know for sure, that Arcam is supplying titanium powder to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) , one of the two largest publicly traded 3D printing companies, to provide to customers who buy its metal 3D printers. The metal 3D printing space, along with the entire industry, is projected to continue to experience strong growth. As companies buy more 3D printers, they'll need more raw material for those printers.
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2016-05-16 00:00:00 UTC
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New Strong Sell Stocks for May 16th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
1st Constitution BancorpFCCY
3D Systems CorporationDDD
Cal-Maine Foods IncCALM
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. CKEC
Chanticleer Holdings IncHOTR
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 1st Constitution BancorpFCCY 3D Systems CorporationDDD Cal-Maine Foods IncCALM Carmike Cinemas, Inc. CKEC Chanticleer Holdings IncHOTR View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report CAL-MAINE FOODS (CALM): Free Stock Analysis Report CARMIKE CINEMA (CKEC): Free Stock Analysis Report CHANTICLEER HLD (HOTR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 1ST CONSTIT BCP (FCCY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 1st Constitution BancorpFCCY 3D Systems CorporationDDD Cal-Maine Foods IncCALM Carmike Cinemas, Inc. CKEC Chanticleer Holdings IncHOTR View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report CAL-MAINE FOODS (CALM): Free Stock Analysis Report CARMIKE CINEMA (CKEC): Free Stock Analysis Report CHANTICLEER HLD (HOTR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 1ST CONSTIT BCP (FCCY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 1st Constitution BancorpFCCY 3D Systems CorporationDDD Cal-Maine Foods IncCALM Carmike Cinemas, Inc. CKEC Chanticleer Holdings IncHOTR View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report CAL-MAINE FOODS (CALM): Free Stock Analysis Report CARMIKE CINEMA (CKEC): Free Stock Analysis Report CHANTICLEER HLD (HOTR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 1ST CONSTIT BCP (FCCY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 1st Constitution BancorpFCCY 3D Systems CorporationDDD Cal-Maine Foods IncCALM Carmike Cinemas, Inc. CKEC Chanticleer Holdings IncHOTR View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report CAL-MAINE FOODS (CALM): Free Stock Analysis Report CARMIKE CINEMA (CKEC): Free Stock Analysis Report CHANTICLEER HLD (HOTR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report 1ST CONSTIT BCP (FCCY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?
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2016-05-10 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys (SSYS) Posts Q1 Loss, Revenues Top; Keeps View
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stratasys-ssys-posts-q1-loss-revenues-top-keeps-view-2016-05-10
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Stratasys Ltd. SSYS reported first-quarter 2016 adjusted loss per share (excluding amortization, impairment and other one-time items but including stock-based compensation) of 6 cents, which compared favourably with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 15 cents per share.
Also, the company's quarterly loss was narrower than the year-ago loss of 8 cents per share.
Quarter Details
Though Stratasys' revenues declined 2.8% year over year to $167.9 million, it surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $164 million. Product revenues were down 6.3% from the year-ago quarter to $118.6 million. However, revenues from Services increased 6.9% year over year to $49.3 million. The company's soft revenue performance reflects weak performance at its MakerBot business.
Stratasys stated that revenues from the MakerBot business plunged 23% on a year-over-year basis. The decline was primarily due to softness in overall market conditions.
Stratasys' adjusted gross margin (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses but including share-based compensation) expanded 160 basis points (bps) to 54.6%, primarily due to favourable product mix and lower cost of sales.
The company's adjusted operating expenses decreased 8.5% year over year to $93.4 million, primarily due to a lower cost structure. Also, as a percentage of revenues, operating expenses decreased year over year from 59.1% to 55.6%. The decrease was primarily due to lower research and development expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses.
The company posted adjusted operating loss of $1.7 million in the reported quarter compared with adjusted operating loss of $10.5 million a year ago mainly due to lower expenses as a percentage of revenues.
The adjusted net loss (excluding amortization, impairment and other one-time items but including stock-based compensation) of approximately $2.8 million compared favourably with a loss of $4.3 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits of $280.2 million compared with $258.2 million in the previous quarter. Inventories came in at approximately $124.5 million compared with $123.7 million in the fourth quarter. The company does not have any long-term debt.
Guidance
Stratasys reiterated its fiscal 2016 guidance. The company expects revenues in a range of $700 million to $730 million (mid-point $715 million). The midpoint of the guidance is much above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $709 million. Non-GAAP income per share is projected between 17 cents and 43 cents. Currently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at a loss of 21 cents.
Further, the company expects gross margin to be in a range of 54% to 55%. Operating margin is expected to be in a range of 3% to 5%.Capital expenditure is expected to be in a range of $60 million to $70 million.
Conclusion
Stratasys reported better-than-expected first-quarter results and provided an encouraging fiscal 2016 guidance. However, year-over-year revenue comparisons were unfavourable. The company's quarterly results were negatively impacted by difficult market conditions and lower-than-expected performance at its MakerBot business.
Moreover, some customers are delaying their purchases owing to the current economic conditions. In the 3D printer business, the majority of customers have moved toward the lower-priced uPrint, which may affect the company's margins in the upcoming quarters. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind.
Currently, Stratasys carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
A couple of better-ranked stocks in the technology sector are Aspen Technology, Inc. AZPN and TiVo Inc. TIVO , both of which carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Click to get this free report TIVO INC (TIVO): Free Stock Analysis Report ASPEN TECH INC (AZPN): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys' adjusted gross margin (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses but including share-based compensation) expanded 160 basis points (bps) to 54.6%, primarily due to favourable product mix and lower cost of sales.
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Click to get this free report TIVO INC (TIVO): Free Stock Analysis Report ASPEN TECH INC (AZPN): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Stratasys Ltd. SSYS reported first-quarter 2016 adjusted loss per share (excluding amortization, impairment and other one-time items but including stock-based compensation) of 6 cents, which compared favourably with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 15 cents per share.
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Click to get this free report TIVO INC (TIVO): Free Stock Analysis Report ASPEN TECH INC (AZPN): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Quarter Details Though Stratasys' revenues declined 2.8% year over year to $167.9 million, it surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $164 million.
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Click to get this free report TIVO INC (TIVO): Free Stock Analysis Report ASPEN TECH INC (AZPN): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quarter Details Though Stratasys' revenues declined 2.8% year over year to $167.9 million, it surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $164 million.
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2016-05-07 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys to release Q1 earnings May 9
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stratasys-release-q1-earnings-may-9-2016-05-07
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What's Happening
3D printer maker Stratasys will report its first-quarter results on May 9. The company will post its results before the market open, with analysts expecting a loss of 15 cents per share. During the same period last year the company earned four cents per share, and the stock is down 9.4% on the year.
Technical Analysis
SSYS was recently trading at $20.58, down $18.87 from its 12-month high and $6.10 above its 12-month low. Technical indicators for SSYS are bearish and the stock is in a strong downward trend. The stock has fallen below recent support, and has recent resistance below $24.90. Of the 14 analysts who cover the stock, four rate it a "strong buy", one rates it a "buy", six rate it a "hold", one rates it a "sell", and two rate it a "strong sell". The stock receives S&P Capital IQ's 3 STARS "Hold" ranking.
Analyst's Thoughts
The 3D printing sector has been a major disappointment over the last several years, as the technology never hit the mainstream the way analysts expected. One reason to be skeptical of SSYS ahead of its earnings report is the recent report from its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ). DDD reported its third straight quarter of year over year sales declines, as the 3D market continues to struggle. The report pulled DDD lower, and SSYS traded lower in sympathy. The good news for SSYS shareholders is that a lot of the negativity has been priced into the stock, so even if the report shows weakness there should not be a huge amount of downside, since it has already moved lower in expectation of an disappointing report, but the stock will move lower to some degree. The company did report better than expected results back in March, but given the weakness in DDD's recent quarter, I would not suggest taking a bullish stance on the stock ahead of its upcoming report. Should the results show strength, investors may consider setting up a long play on the stock, and with shares trending lower over the last month, traders will still be able to buy into the stock at a good price even if they wait until after the post-earnings move.
Stock Only Trade
I would not suggest setting up a stock-only trade on SSYS ahead of the upcoming earnings report.
Bullish Trade
If you are looking for a bullish hedged option trade on SSYS, consider a June 10/15 bull-put credit spread for a 30-cent credit. That's a potential 6.4% return (55.5% annualized*) and the stock would have to fall 25.6% to cause a problem. There is some downside risk to the stock ahead of the report, but with 25.6% downside protection this trade should be OK even if we do experience a post-earnings dip.
Bearish Trade
If you are looking for a bearish hedged option trade on SSYS, consider a June 25/30 bear-call credit spread for a 50-cent credit. That's a potential 11.1% return (95.6% annualized*) and the stock would have to climb 23.9% to cause a problem.
Covered Call Trade
If you want to set up a long position in the stock, consider a covered call trade to lower your cost basis. Consider a June $17.50 covered call. Buy SSYS shares (typically 100 shares, scale as appropriate), while selling the June $17.50 call for a debit of $16.50 per share. The trade has a target assigned return of 6.0% and a target annualized return of 53.4% (for comparison purposes only).
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Originally published on InvestorsObserver.com
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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One reason to be skeptical of SSYS ahead of its earnings report is the recent report from its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ). DDD reported its third straight quarter of year over year sales declines, as the 3D market continues to struggle. The report pulled DDD lower, and SSYS traded lower in sympathy.
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One reason to be skeptical of SSYS ahead of its earnings report is the recent report from its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ). DDD reported its third straight quarter of year over year sales declines, as the 3D market continues to struggle. The report pulled DDD lower, and SSYS traded lower in sympathy.
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The company did report better than expected results back in March, but given the weakness in DDD's recent quarter, I would not suggest taking a bullish stance on the stock ahead of its upcoming report. One reason to be skeptical of SSYS ahead of its earnings report is the recent report from its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ). DDD reported its third straight quarter of year over year sales declines, as the 3D market continues to struggle.
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The company did report better than expected results back in March, but given the weakness in DDD's recent quarter, I would not suggest taking a bullish stance on the stock ahead of its upcoming report. One reason to be skeptical of SSYS ahead of its earnings report is the recent report from its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ). DDD reported its third straight quarter of year over year sales declines, as the 3D market continues to struggle.
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2016-05-06 00:00:00 UTC
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Oversold Conditions For 3D Systems (DDD)
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/oversold-conditions-3d-systems-ddd-2016-05-06
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30.
In trading on Friday, shares of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 28.0, after changing hands as low as $12.67 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the S&P 500 ETF ( SPY ) is 41.4. A bullish investor could look at DDD's 28.0 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDD shares:
Looking at the chart above, DDD's low point in its 52 week range is $6.00 per share, with $23.98 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $12.85.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, DDD makes up 1.11% of the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund ETF (Symbol: FXL) which is trading lower by about 0.3% on the day Friday.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Friday, shares of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 28.0, after changing hands as low as $12.67 per share. A bullish investor could look at DDD's 28.0 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDD shares: Looking at the chart above, DDD's low point in its 52 week range is $6.00 per share, with $23.98 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $12.85.
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In trading on Friday, shares of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 28.0, after changing hands as low as $12.67 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDD shares: Looking at the chart above, DDD's low point in its 52 week range is $6.00 per share, with $23.98 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $12.85. A bullish investor could look at DDD's 28.0 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side.
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In trading on Friday, shares of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 28.0, after changing hands as low as $12.67 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDD shares: Looking at the chart above, DDD's low point in its 52 week range is $6.00 per share, with $23.98 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $12.85. A bullish investor could look at DDD's 28.0 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side.
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In trading on Friday, shares of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 28.0, after changing hands as low as $12.67 per share. According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, DDD makes up 1.11% of the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund ETF (Symbol: FXL) which is trading lower by about 0.3% on the day Friday. A bullish investor could look at DDD's 28.0 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side.
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2016-05-05 00:00:00 UTC
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DDD Stock: Why 3D Systems Corporation Tumbled After Q1 Earnings
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ddd-stock%3A-why-3d-systems-corporation-tumbled-after-q1-earnings-2016-05-05
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock has had a tough year. Going into Thursday's first-quarter earnings, shares of the 3D printing company were down 42% since early May one year ago. But recently, DDD stock has been showing signs of life, with shares soaring 66% year-to-date as markets realized they'd probably been a little too tough on the company.
However, investors aren't nearly so sanguine about the company's prospects after 3D Systems' Q1 report, which was relatively unremarkable. Earnings per share came in as expected, but revenue didn't, and the company didn't offer guidance.
DDD Stock: Transitioning Away From Consumers
Analysts expected DDD to report non-GAAP earnings of 5 cents per share, which would've been flat year-over-year, and that's precisely what the company reported. Revenue, however, was a bit of a disappointment - even though no one was expecting much.
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Wall Street expected revenue to fall 2.8% year-over-year to clock in at $156.3 million. Instead, revenue came in short of that at $152.6 million, down 5% from Q1 2015. It's no surprise DDD stock isn't rocketing higher on the news.
Are there caveats, though? Yes.
Excluding the consumer segment as well as products and services the company no longer sells, revenue was down just 2%. Far more importantly, DDD has a new leader - the former head of HP Inc's ( HPQ ) printing business, Vyomesh Joshi. Said Joshi:
"I will be focusing on improving quality, reliability and supply chain. The next phase for us is to develop a strategy to drive profitable growth with operational excellence and an appropriate cost structure."
It's clear from the numbers (and an explicit statement in the earnings slideshow) that DDD is shifting away from consumers, which is probably healthy. At the end of the day, there's only so many hobbyists looking to build Batman replicas that you can sell to.
Printer sales were down 24% year-over-year, but off just 17% when you excluded the consumer segment. On demand manufacturing services revenue also fell 15%. But what should console DDD stock owners are the increases in software (+22%) and healthcare (+12%) revenues the company posted.
Gross profit margin is also up from a year ago, advancing 170 basis points from 49.1% to 50.8%. The largest improvement in gross margin was seen in the materials division, where "sales mix and supply chain improvements" helped to fuel the higher figure.
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With that in mind, you can see why Joshi is making supply chain a priority.
Still, with nothing stellar to report, and after such an incredible rally in 2016, it's not hard to see why DDD stock is off slightly today.
It will be interesting in the quarters and (hopefully) years ahead to see whether the new CEOs vision can galvanize some real, impactful changes at the company.
As of this writing, John Divine did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. You can follow him on Twitter at@divinebizkidor email him at editor@investorplace.com.
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But recently, DDD stock has been showing signs of life, with shares soaring 66% year-to-date as markets realized they'd probably been a little too tough on the company. Far more importantly, DDD has a new leader - the former head of HP Inc's ( HPQ ) printing business, Vyomesh Joshi. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock has had a tough year.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock has had a tough year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. But recently, DDD stock has been showing signs of life, with shares soaring 66% year-to-date as markets realized they'd probably been a little too tough on the company.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock has had a tough year. DDD Stock: Transitioning Away From Consumers Analysts expected DDD to report non-GAAP earnings of 5 cents per share, which would've been flat year-over-year, and that's precisely what the company reported. But what should console DDD stock owners are the increases in software (+22%) and healthcare (+12%) revenues the company posted.
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DDD Stock: Transitioning Away From Consumers Analysts expected DDD to report non-GAAP earnings of 5 cents per share, which would've been flat year-over-year, and that's precisely what the company reported. The post DDD Stock: Why 3D Systems Corporation Tumbled After Q1 Earnings appeared first on InvestorPlace . InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock has had a tough year.
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2016-05-05 00:00:00 UTC
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June 24th Options Now Available For 3D Systems (DDD)
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/june-24th-options-now-available-3d-systems-ddd-2016-05-05
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 24th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 24th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $14.00 strike price has a current bid of $1.29. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $14.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $12.71 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $14.17/share today.
Because the $14.00 strike represents an approximate 1% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 58%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract . Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 9.21% return on the cash commitment, or 67.26% annualized - at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost .
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , and highlighting in green where the $14.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $14.50 strike price has a current bid of $1.21. If an investor was to purchase shares of DDD stock at the current price level of $14.17/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $14.50. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 10.87% if the stock gets called away at the June 24th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if DDD shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $14.50 strike represents an approximate 2% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 48%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract , Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 8.54% boost of extra return to the investor, or 62.34% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost .
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 84%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 72%. Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 253 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $14.17) to be 70%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if DDD shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $14.50 strike represents an approximate 2% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 24th expiration.
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Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $14.50 strike represents an approximate 2% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 24th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 24th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
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Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $14.50 strike represents an approximate 2% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 24th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 24th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 24th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $14.50 strike represents an approximate 2% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 24th expiration.
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2016-05-05 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems (DDD) Q1 Loss Wider than Expected, Revenues Weak
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-ddd-q1-loss-wider-than-expected-revenues-weak-2016-05-05
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After a standout beat in the last quarter of 2015, 3D Systems CorporationDDD posted a terrible miss in its first quarter of 2016. The company reported an adjusted loss (including share-based compensation expense) of 5 cents per share for the quarter, which was much wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of a penny.
Shares climbed over 6% pre-market in anticipation of good results, but after the release, the momentum began to fade, with shares up just 1.3% at the time of writing this report.
The company posted a GAAP loss of 16 cents per share, wider than the loss of 12 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. Strained revenue growth dragged the company's bottom line.
Inside the Headlines
The 3D printer maker reported revenues of $152.6 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 5.1%. Revenues declined 2% year-over-year excluding the contribution of consumer products and services. A continued challenging operating environment and lower revenues from 3D printing products restricted top-line growth. Sale of printers also contracted 24% year over year, hurting the top line significantly. However, software and healthcare businesses remained strong, lending some support to the revenues.
However, revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $151 million by a small margin.
Gross margin for the first quarter expanded 170 basis points on a year-over-year basis to 50.8%.
Also, the company's operating expenses fell 2% to $94.3 million, resulting in operating margin expansion of 180 basis points to 61.8%.
Despite challenging growth conditions, 3D Systems continues to focus on expanding its market share through strategic partnerships. The quarter saw 3D Systems partner with two major healthcare companies to expand its Simbionix training product line for women. The move will strengthen its competitive position in the healthcare market and boost results.
The company also upgraded the MultiJet Printing family of 3D printers with the launch of high-throughput ProJet MJP 3600 Series and introduced Geomagic Freeform 2016 software products. These new products are expected to drive the quarterly top-line performance.
In addition, the company is committed to channelize its resources toward more profitable markets. 3D Systems recently announced its decision to stop the production of Cube, the entry-level consumer 3D printer. Although it might hurt revenues in the short term, we believe that it will direct the company's resources toward higher-margin products and thus enhance profitability in the long run.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
3D Systems ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $169.8 million, down from $199.9 million as on Mar 31, 2015. For the first quarter, cash generated from operating activities came in at $18.1 million versus cash used in operating activities of $0.94 million as of Mar 31, 2015.
To Conclude
Over the past few quarters, 3D Systems has been experiencing unfavorable broader market conditions that have badly hit its financial performance. The company is grappling with strong volatility in macroeconomic factors such as economic slowdown, inflation, currency fluctuations, commodity prices and credit availability. These conditions continue to impact the company's performance negatively.
However, the company is taking initiatives to channelize its resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. 3D Systems also conducted numerous successful product launches and strategic deals, which could help the company to combat these persistent challenges in the near future.
Also, 3D Systems' healthcare business is showing strong performance, driven by rising demand from customers who print medical and dental devices. The company is also focusing on enhancing its existing 3D printers line, reinforcing partnerships and boosting productivity.
3D Systems presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Other stocks in the broader sector that are worth a look include Coach, Inc. COH , Pool Corp. POOL and Callaway Golf Co. ELY . All these stocks carry the same rank as 3D Systems.
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After a standout beat in the last quarter of 2015, 3D Systems CorporationDDD posted a terrible miss in its first quarter of 2016. Click to get this free report POOL CORP (POOL): Free Stock Analysis Report CALLAWAY GOLF (ELY): Free Stock Analysis Report COACH INC (COH): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company also upgraded the MultiJet Printing family of 3D printers with the launch of high-throughput ProJet MJP 3600 Series and introduced Geomagic Freeform 2016 software products.
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Click to get this free report POOL CORP (POOL): Free Stock Analysis Report CALLAWAY GOLF (ELY): Free Stock Analysis Report COACH INC (COH): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After a standout beat in the last quarter of 2015, 3D Systems CorporationDDD posted a terrible miss in its first quarter of 2016. The company reported an adjusted loss (including share-based compensation expense) of 5 cents per share for the quarter, which was much wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of a penny.
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Click to get this free report POOL CORP (POOL): Free Stock Analysis Report CALLAWAY GOLF (ELY): Free Stock Analysis Report COACH INC (COH): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After a standout beat in the last quarter of 2015, 3D Systems CorporationDDD posted a terrible miss in its first quarter of 2016. The company reported an adjusted loss (including share-based compensation expense) of 5 cents per share for the quarter, which was much wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of a penny.
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Click to get this free report POOL CORP (POOL): Free Stock Analysis Report CALLAWAY GOLF (ELY): Free Stock Analysis Report COACH INC (COH): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After a standout beat in the last quarter of 2015, 3D Systems CorporationDDD posted a terrible miss in its first quarter of 2016. Despite challenging growth conditions, 3D Systems continues to focus on expanding its market share through strategic partnerships.
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Earnings Reaction History: 3D Systems Corporation, 58.3% Follow-Through Indicator, 6.9% Sensitive
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Expected Earnings Release: 05/05/2016, Premarket
Avg. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $8,170,844
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session. Given its history, traders can expect very active trading in the issue immediately following its quarterly earnings announcement. Historical earnings event related premarket and after-hours trading activity in DDD indicates that the price change in the extended hours is likely to be of limited value in forecasting additional price movement by the following regular session close.
Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions
Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100%
Average next regular session additional gain: 8.4%
Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (4 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 8.4%.
Last 12 Qtrs Negative Only Price Reactions
Percent of time added to extended-hours losses: 37.5%
Average next regular session additional loss: 1.8%
Over that same historical period, when shares of DDD dropped in the extended-hours in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 37.5% of the time (3 events) the stock dropped further, adding to the extended-hours losses by an average of 1.8% by the following regular session close.
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Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100% Average next regular session additional gain: 8.4% Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (4 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 8.4%. Last 12 Qtrs Negative Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours losses: 37.5% Average next regular session additional loss: 1.8% Over that same historical period, when shares of DDD dropped in the extended-hours in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 37.5% of the time (3 events) the stock dropped further, adding to the extended-hours losses by an average of 1.8% by the following regular session close. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $8,170,844 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session.
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Historical earnings event related premarket and after-hours trading activity in DDD indicates that the price change in the extended hours is likely to be of limited value in forecasting additional price movement by the following regular session close. Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100% Average next regular session additional gain: 8.4% Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (4 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 8.4%. Last 12 Qtrs Negative Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours losses: 37.5% Average next regular session additional loss: 1.8% Over that same historical period, when shares of DDD dropped in the extended-hours in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 37.5% of the time (3 events) the stock dropped further, adding to the extended-hours losses by an average of 1.8% by the following regular session close.
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Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100% Average next regular session additional gain: 8.4% Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (4 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 8.4%. Last 12 Qtrs Negative Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours losses: 37.5% Average next regular session additional loss: 1.8% Over that same historical period, when shares of DDD dropped in the extended-hours in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 37.5% of the time (3 events) the stock dropped further, adding to the extended-hours losses by an average of 1.8% by the following regular session close. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $8,170,844 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session.
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Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $8,170,844 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session. Historical earnings event related premarket and after-hours trading activity in DDD indicates that the price change in the extended hours is likely to be of limited value in forecasting additional price movement by the following regular session close. Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100% Average next regular session additional gain: 8.4% Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (4 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 8.4%.
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2016-05-05 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems (DDD) Q1 Earnings Flat Y/Y, Revenues Decline
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-ddd-q1-earnings-flat-y-y-revenues-decline-2016-05-05
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Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp.DDD is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide. The company also provides scanners for a variety of medical and mechanical X-Ray film digital archiving.
3D Systems has been making consistent efforts to strengthen its operational efficiency and expand its business via acquisitions. Surging popularity of 3D printing in almost every field, ranging from automotive and consumer products to defense and industrial/business machines, has provided the much-needed pick-up for the company after a relatively gloomy 2015.
The company has had a bumpy earnings history, wherein it missed estimates two times in the last four quarters, leading to an average negative earnings surprise of 45.8%. However, recent estimate revision activity for DDD has been positive, as the consensus estimate for the stock has moved north over the last couple of months.
Currently, DDD has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) but that could definitely change following its first quarter 2016 earnings report, which has just released. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: DDD's non-GAAP earnings came in at 5 cents per share, in line with the prior-year quarter's figure.
Revenue: Revenues fell 5.1% year over year to $152.6 million.
Key Stats: A continued challenging operating environment and a shift away from consumer products and services led to the year-over-year decline in revenues.
Stock Price: Shares rose 6% in the pre-market trading session at the time of writing, as investors seemed optimistic about the company's results.
Check back later for our full write up on this DDD earnings report later!
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Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp.DDD is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide. However, recent estimate revision activity for DDD has been positive, as the consensus estimate for the stock has moved north over the last couple of months. Currently, DDD has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) but that could definitely change following its first quarter 2016 earnings report, which has just released.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp.DDD is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide. However, recent estimate revision activity for DDD has been positive, as the consensus estimate for the stock has moved north over the last couple of months.
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We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below: Earnings: DDD's non-GAAP earnings came in at 5 cents per share, in line with the prior-year quarter's figure. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp.DDD is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide.
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Currently, DDD has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) but that could definitely change following its first quarter 2016 earnings report, which has just released. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below: Earnings: DDD's non-GAAP earnings came in at 5 cents per share, in line with the prior-year quarter's figure. Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp.DDD is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide.
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What's in Store for Stratasys (SSYS) this Earnings Season?
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Stratasys Ltd. SSYS is set to report first-quarter 2016 results on May 9. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 20.8%. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors at Play
Stratasys reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2015 results. However, year-over-year comparisons were unfavourable. The company's quarterly results were negatively impacted by difficult global macroeconomic conditions and lower-than-expected performance of its MakerBot business.
The company revealed that revenues from the MakerBot business were significantly hurt by overall market weakness and persistent softness related with its business restructuring.
It is worth mentioning that during the quarter, Stratasys cut its workforce by about 10% in an effort to reduce operating costs.
However, some customers are delaying their purchases owing to the current economic conditions. In the 3D printer business, the majority of customers have moved toward the lower-priced uPrint, which may affect the company's margins in the upcoming quarters. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Stratasys is likely to beat estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: ESP for Stratasys is 0.00% since both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at a loss of 15 cents per share.
Zacks Rank: Stratasys' Zacks Rank #3 when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions momentum.
Stocks to Consider
Here are a couple of stocks which you may consider, as our model shows that they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
Synopsys Inc. SNPS , with an Earnings ESP of +6.38% and a Zacks Rank #1
Agilent Technologies, Inc. A , with an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #3
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind. Click to get this free report SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AGILENT TECH (A): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company's quarterly results were negatively impacted by difficult global macroeconomic conditions and lower-than-expected performance of its MakerBot business.
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Click to get this free report SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AGILENT TECH (A): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind. Zacks Rank: Stratasys' Zacks Rank #3 when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
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Click to get this free report SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AGILENT TECH (A): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind. We caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions momentum.
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is a potent headwind. Click to get this free report SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AGILENT TECH (A): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 20.8%.
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Notable Wednesday Option Activity: PANW, DDD, LLNW
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Palo Alto Networks, Inc (Symbol: PANW), where a total of 11,389 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 68.7% of PANW's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $140 strike put option expiring May 20, 2016 , with 4,972 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 497,200 underlying shares of PANW. Below is a chart showing PANW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange:
3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 29,590 contracts, representing approximately 3.0 million underlying shares or approximately 68.5% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $14.50 strike put option expiring May 20, 2016 , with 4,731 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 473,100 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in orange:
And Limelight Networks Inc (Symbol: LLNW) options are showing a volume of 1,100 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 110,000 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 64.5% of LLNW's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 170,660 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $2 strike call option expiring December 16, 2016 , with 545 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 54,500 underlying shares of LLNW. Below is a chart showing LLNW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $2 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for PANW options , DDD options , or LLNW options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Particularly high volume was seen for the $14.50 strike put option expiring May 20, 2016 , with 4,731 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 473,100 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing PANW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 29,590 contracts, representing approximately 3.0 million underlying shares or approximately 68.5% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.3 million shares. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Limelight Networks Inc (Symbol: LLNW) options are showing a volume of 1,100 contracts thus far today.
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Below is a chart showing PANW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 29,590 contracts, representing approximately 3.0 million underlying shares or approximately 68.5% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.3 million shares. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Limelight Networks Inc (Symbol: LLNW) options are showing a volume of 1,100 contracts thus far today. Below is a chart showing LLNW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $2 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for PANW options , DDD options , or LLNW options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing PANW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 29,590 contracts, representing approximately 3.0 million underlying shares or approximately 68.5% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $14.50 strike put option expiring May 20, 2016 , with 4,731 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 473,100 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Limelight Networks Inc (Symbol: LLNW) options are showing a volume of 1,100 contracts thus far today.
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Below is a chart showing PANW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $140 strike highlighted in orange: 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 29,590 contracts, representing approximately 3.0 million underlying shares or approximately 68.5% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $14.50 strike put option expiring May 20, 2016 , with 4,731 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 473,100 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $14.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Limelight Networks Inc (Symbol: LLNW) options are showing a volume of 1,100 contracts thus far today.
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3D Printing Stock Earnings Preview: DDD, SSYS
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Today's video takes a closer look at the 3D printing industry and how this intriguing space is looking this earnings season.
A few years ago, 3D printing was all the rage. Investors viewed it as the next big growth area, and many were billing it as a potential revolution in manufacturing. However, it appears as if the sector may have gotten ahead of itself and it has been struggling to live up to expectations.
This trend led to some pretty big losses for investors over the past few years, but there is hope that the segment has finally bottomed out. We will get some more clarification on this idea over the next several days as two of the most important companies in the space, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS).
DDD is due up first and we are looking for a loss of one cent a share when it gives its quarterly update. We take a closer look at the company's recent history in earnings season, as well as the trend for earnings expectations going forward in this standard-bearer of the industry.
Following that, investors will get an update from SSYS, a top ranked company that is expected to lose 15 cents a share this quarter. We take a closer look at the consensus estimate trend for this stock, and how things might be shaping up in the future here.
Both look to set the tone for expectations in the industry so the upcoming reports could definitely be ones to watch. Make sure to watch our short video for a more in-depth discussion of these companies, and which are looking the most (and least) promising this earnings season! Also, check out our recent article on the best 3D Printing Stocks for this earnings season for a closer look at this industry and how it is shaping up right now.
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We will get some more clarification on this idea over the next several days as two of the most important companies in the space, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). DDD is due up first and we are looking for a loss of one cent a share when it gives its quarterly update. Click to get this free report SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-R 2000 (IWM): ETF Research Reports STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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We will get some more clarification on this idea over the next several days as two of the most important companies in the space, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). Click to get this free report SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-R 2000 (IWM): ETF Research Reports STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. DDD is due up first and we are looking for a loss of one cent a share when it gives its quarterly update.
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Click to get this free report SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-R 2000 (IWM): ETF Research Reports STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We will get some more clarification on this idea over the next several days as two of the most important companies in the space, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). DDD is due up first and we are looking for a loss of one cent a share when it gives its quarterly update.
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We will get some more clarification on this idea over the next several days as two of the most important companies in the space, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS). DDD is due up first and we are looking for a loss of one cent a share when it gives its quarterly update. Click to get this free report SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-R 2000 (IWM): ETF Research Reports STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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3 Things to Watch When 3D Systems Corporation Reports Earnings on Thursday
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3D Systems is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings and host a conference call on May 5 before the market opens. With 3D Systems' stock up significantly since its fourth-quarter earnings, investors have grown more optimistic about 3D Systems' future. Although 3D Systems hasn't issued guidance due to continued uncertainty facing the industry, the Wall Street community expects 3D Systems' revenue to fall 2.8% year over year to $156.3 million and earn $0.05 per share on an adjusted basis.
Beyond the headline figures, there are three areas to watch and see if 3D Systems' business is poised for improvement.
1.The macro picture
Throughout 2015, 3D Systems experienced a notable slowdown in customer demand across nearly every industry and geography it serves. Consequently, 3D Systems' full-year 3D printer sales fell 9% year over year and material sales fell 5%.
Data source: 3D Systems.
Weakness in 3D printer sales undermines 3D Systems' razor-and-blade business model, where 3D printer sales fuel subsequent sales of higher-margin materials. Most recently, 3D Systems' printer sales fell 16.1% to $73.6 million in the fourth quarter, while material sales increased 2.4%. If customer demand improved in the first quarter, it's reasonable to expect that 3D printer sales fared better than they did in the fourth quarter.
2.New CEO's vision and strategy
On April 1, 3D Systems appointed Vyomesh Joshi as the company's permanent CEO, who replaced former CEO Avi Reichental. Previously, Joshi was a 32-year veteran at HP, and retired as executive vice president of HP's imaging and printer group and part of its executive council. During an 11-year period leading HP's $26-billion printing business, Joshi doubled the unit's operating profits.
Vyomesh Joshi. Image source: LinkedIn.
On paper, Joshi has a proven track record and seems like an ideal candidate for 3D Systems, which has struggled with execution and performance in recent years. However, aside from Joshi's track record, investors know very little about his strategy to improve 3D Systems' operations, competitiveness, and performance. Since May 5 will be Joshi's first conference call, investors will likely have an opportunity to learn more about his vision and strategy.
3.Update on its comprehensive review
Over the last few quarters, 3D Systems has been comprehensively reviewing its entire operations, and started trimming the fat where appropriate. Thus far, 3D Systems decided to exit the consumer 3D printing business, which cost it about $27 million and 3% of its future annual revenue . From a business perspective, exiting the consumer 3D printing space allows 3D Systems to better focus on the industrial and professional 3D printing markets, which are larger and more proven.
Now with Joshi in the picture, the fate of this review and restructuring process may be in limbo. The conference is likely to provide pertinent details about the status of this process.
All eyes on Thursday
When 3D Systems reports earnings on Thursday, focus on how the underlying business is performing rather than how the market reacts to the news. Asking the following three questions will help investors focus on the underlying business:
Did the macro picture improve?
Does Joshi's strategy to improve 3D Systems' performance and competitiveness make sense?
Is progress still being made to restructure the business? If so, is it enough progress?
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1.The macro picture Throughout 2015, 3D Systems experienced a notable slowdown in customer demand across nearly every industry and geography it serves. On paper, Joshi has a proven track record and seems like an ideal candidate for 3D Systems, which has struggled with execution and performance in recent years. Thus far, 3D Systems decided to exit the consumer 3D printing business, which cost it about $27 million and 3% of its future annual revenue .
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Although 3D Systems hasn't issued guidance due to continued uncertainty facing the industry, the Wall Street community expects 3D Systems' revenue to fall 2.8% year over year to $156.3 million and earn $0.05 per share on an adjusted basis. Consequently, 3D Systems' full-year 3D printer sales fell 9% year over year and material sales fell 5%. Most recently, 3D Systems' printer sales fell 16.1% to $73.6 million in the fourth quarter, while material sales increased 2.4%.
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With 3D Systems' stock up significantly since its fourth-quarter earnings, investors have grown more optimistic about 3D Systems' future. Although 3D Systems hasn't issued guidance due to continued uncertainty facing the industry, the Wall Street community expects 3D Systems' revenue to fall 2.8% year over year to $156.3 million and earn $0.05 per share on an adjusted basis. Weakness in 3D printer sales undermines 3D Systems' razor-and-blade business model, where 3D printer sales fuel subsequent sales of higher-margin materials.
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Although 3D Systems hasn't issued guidance due to continued uncertainty facing the industry, the Wall Street community expects 3D Systems' revenue to fall 2.8% year over year to $156.3 million and earn $0.05 per share on an adjusted basis. Since May 5 will be Joshi's first conference call, investors will likely have an opportunity to learn more about his vision and strategy. Asking the following three questions will help investors focus on the underlying business: Did the macro picture improve?
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3D Systems (DDD): Can the Stock Surprise in Q1 Earnings?
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is expected to report first-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on May 5.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors to Consider
3D Systems' strategic initiatives like expansion of quickparts services, acceleration of 3D printer penetration, bolstering healthcare solutions applications, developing affordable consumer printers and providing an integrated 3D authoring solutions platform are likely to boost its first-quarter 2016 results. In addition, operational restructuring like improving of the sales network to make it more productive and scalable as well as undertaking of lean manufacturing initiatives in supply-chain operations are expected to be conducive to the results.
In fourth-quarter 2015, 3D Systems entered into collaboration with two major healthcare companies to expand its Simbionix training product line for women and launched a new cardiovascular anatomical model product line for medical professionals. With such initiatives, we expect the company's healthcare and related applications to act as a major growth driver for the first-quarter results.
This apart, 3D Systems' continuous efforts to expand product lines are also expected to augment growth. During the first quarter of 2016, the company upgraded the MultiJet Printing (MJP) family of 3D printers with the launch of high-throughput ProJet MJP 3600 Series and introduced Geomagic Freeform 2016 software products. These new products are expected to drive the quarterly top-line performance.
We believe, surging popularity of 3D printing in almost every field ranging from automotive and consumer products to defense and industrial/business machines has provided the much-needed pick-up after a relatively gloomy 2015 which saw a deterioration in major 3D printing stocks. As a matter of fact, the stock gained 103.6% year-to-date, reflecting the renewed strength in this industry.
Despite these positives, dismal printer sales over the past few quarters on account of issues like printer mal-performance, which had particularly hurt the sales of professional 3D printers and damaged customer reputation, may continue to bother top-line performance during the quarter. Also, deteriorating macroeconomic conditions like economic slowdown, currency fluctuations and commodity prices volatility may also as significant headwinds.
Of late, adverse currency translations have proved to be a major drag, as a significant part of the company's revenues are generated from international markets. Also, cut-throat competition in the industry coupled with factors like escalating research & development and selling & administrative expenses are likely to mar the company's financials.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that 3D Systems will beat earnings estimates in this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. This is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP : Earnings ESP for the company currently stands at 0.00%. This is because both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the Most Accurate estimate are pegged at a loss of 1 cent.
Zacks Rank : 3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 which when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
Note that we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are some companies that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company SMG has an Earnings ESP of +1.21% and a Zacks Rank #2.
Central Garden & Pet Co. CENT has an Earnings ESP of +3.39% and a Zacks Rank #2.
The Home Depot, Inc. HD has an Earnings ESP of +1.50% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is expected to report first-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on May 5. Click to get this free report HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report CENTRAL GARDEN (CENT): Free Stock Analysis Report SCOTTS MIRCL-GR (SMG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. With such initiatives, we expect the company's healthcare and related applications to act as a major growth driver for the first-quarter results.
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Click to get this free report HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report CENTRAL GARDEN (CENT): Free Stock Analysis Report SCOTTS MIRCL-GR (SMG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD is expected to report first-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on May 5. Factors to Consider 3D Systems' strategic initiatives like expansion of quickparts services, acceleration of 3D printer penetration, bolstering healthcare solutions applications, developing affordable consumer printers and providing an integrated 3D authoring solutions platform are likely to boost its first-quarter 2016 results.
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Click to get this free report HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report CENTRAL GARDEN (CENT): Free Stock Analysis Report SCOTTS MIRCL-GR (SMG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD is expected to report first-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on May 5. Note that we caution against stocks with a Zacks Rank #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is expected to report first-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on May 5. Click to get this free report HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report CENTRAL GARDEN (CENT): Free Stock Analysis Report SCOTTS MIRCL-GR (SMG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. With such initiatives, we expect the company's healthcare and related applications to act as a major growth driver for the first-quarter results.
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NASA Wants a Robotic 3D Printer in Space; These 3 Companies Are Building It
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Made In Space's concept of "Archinauts" 3D-printing satellite components in space. Image source: Made In Space.
Made In Space is surely working away on "Archinaut," its most-recent contract win with NASA that involves building a robotic 3D printer with parts aggregation and assembly capabilities for the International Space Station (ISS). The start-up is fresh off its historic achievement in late March of supplying the first permanent 3D printer that's commercially available to the orbiting lab.
Just as 3D Systems and Stratasys are the leaders of the diversified 3D-printing industry on Earth, privately held Made In Space is on track to become the leader in off-Earth 3D printing. Here's what you should know.
Project Archinaut
Made In Space was awarded a two-year, $20 million contract with NASA late last year for a project officially known as "Versatile In-Space Robotic Precision Manufacturing and Assembly System," though aptly dubbed "Archinaut." The project is part of NASA's Tipping Points program, which funds demonstrations of space technologies on the threshold of offering significant benefits for government and commercial applications.
Archinaut's ambitious aim is to develop the necessary technologies and subsystems to enable the first 3D printing, aggregation, and assembly of large and complex systems in space without astronaut extravehicular activity. In other words, Archinaut involves building a robotic 3D printer that can autonomously 3D-print a portion of a structure in orbit, grab non-3D-printed parts from orbit, and assemble all the parts to construct large and complex space structures.
If all goes well, the ISS will eventually house Archinaut, a robotic 3D printer in an external pod. Image source: NASA.
Phase I of Archinaut will conclude in 2018 in a series of technology demonstrations involving 3D-printing and assembling a large, complex structure. If these tests are successful, Made in Space hopes to continue the project by enlarging the 3D printer for the ISS, and ultimately equipping it with three robotic arms, according to SpaceNews.com . These arms would be able to grab parts sent into orbit from Earth, and also be able to snatch parts from decommissioned orbiting spacecraft for reuse, and then assemble the final product.
NASA's ultimate goal is to be able to construct spacecraft and other large space structures -- such as antennas and base stations -- in orbit, rather than having to launch them from Earth, which is very pricey and limits design possibilities. Archinaut will also provide entirely new space capabilities for commercial entities, such as satellite manufacturers and emerging space platforms.
An Oceaneering robotic arm. Image source: Oceaneering International.
Made in Space's Archinaut teammates
Made In Space, founded in 2010 and based at NASA's Ames Research Laboratory, is teaming up on Archinaut with aerospace and defense giant Northrop Grumman and Oceaneering Space Systems, part of Oceaneering International . Made In Space will lead the team and develop the 3D printer, while Northrop Grumman will provide expertise in systems engineering and software, and Oceaneering will design and build the manipulator arm. Oceaneering has considerable experience developing various robotic systems.
Benefits of in-orbit manufacturing
The benefits of manufacturing large, complex structures in orbit rather than launching them from Earth include:
Faster delivery time
Cost savings
Ability to revolutionize the design of space structures
The cost-savings potential is illustrated by the fact that it costs roughly $10,000 to launch just one pound of payload into orbit, according to NASA. However, the true cost is likely far higher because all materials and parts going to the ISS have to go through a lengthy and costly certification process.
Further cost savings will be possible if and when matter from space bodies, such as the Moon, Mars, and asteroids, is able to be harvested for use as feedstock for in-space 3D printing. Several companies, such as Planetary Resources and Deep Space Industries, have formed with this goal. Planetary Resources counts billionaires Larry Page, CEO and co-founder of Alphabet , and Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, among its founding investors.
Most exciting, perhaps, is that in-space manufacturing opens up greatly increased design possibilities for spacecraft and other structures. The design of structures launched from Earth is severely limited because they must be made to withstand the powerful gravitational and vibrational forces of the launch, not to mention the Earth's gravitational forces in general, and must be constructed in such a way as to fit inside a rocket.
Investing opportunities?
There will certainly be opportunities for individuals to profit from off-Earth 3D printing, or, more broadly, the space economy. Made In Space is a private company, but there's always the possibility that it could go public to raise capital to help fuel further expansion.
The same is true of the asteroid-mining companies. While Northrop Grumman and Oceaneering International are publicly traded companies, they're so huge that their participation in Archinaut isn't likely to notably move the needle with respect to their financial and stock-price performances. That said, it's certainly a positive that they're getting in on the ground floor of the in-space manufacturing industry.
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Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned, though wouldn't mind a manipulator arm that could autonomously pull weeds. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A and C shares). The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Oceaneering International, and Stratasys. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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NASA's ultimate goal is to be able to construct spacecraft and other large space structures -- such as antennas and base stations -- in orbit, rather than having to launch them from Earth, which is very pricey and limits design possibilities. Made In Space will lead the team and develop the 3D printer, while Northrop Grumman will provide expertise in systems engineering and software, and Oceaneering will design and build the manipulator arm. While Northrop Grumman and Oceaneering International are publicly traded companies, they're so huge that their participation in Archinaut isn't likely to notably move the needle with respect to their financial and stock-price performances.
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Made In Space is surely working away on "Archinaut," its most-recent contract win with NASA that involves building a robotic 3D printer with parts aggregation and assembly capabilities for the International Space Station (ISS). In other words, Archinaut involves building a robotic 3D printer that can autonomously 3D-print a portion of a structure in orbit, grab non-3D-printed parts from orbit, and assemble all the parts to construct large and complex space structures. Made in Space's Archinaut teammates Made In Space, founded in 2010 and based at NASA's Ames Research Laboratory, is teaming up on Archinaut with aerospace and defense giant Northrop Grumman and Oceaneering Space Systems, part of Oceaneering International .
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Made In Space is surely working away on "Archinaut," its most-recent contract win with NASA that involves building a robotic 3D printer with parts aggregation and assembly capabilities for the International Space Station (ISS). In other words, Archinaut involves building a robotic 3D printer that can autonomously 3D-print a portion of a structure in orbit, grab non-3D-printed parts from orbit, and assemble all the parts to construct large and complex space structures. Made in Space's Archinaut teammates Made In Space, founded in 2010 and based at NASA's Ames Research Laboratory, is teaming up on Archinaut with aerospace and defense giant Northrop Grumman and Oceaneering Space Systems, part of Oceaneering International .
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Made In Space is surely working away on "Archinaut," its most-recent contract win with NASA that involves building a robotic 3D printer with parts aggregation and assembly capabilities for the International Space Station (ISS). Benefits of in-orbit manufacturing The benefits of manufacturing large, complex structures in orbit rather than launching them from Earth include: Faster delivery time Cost savings Ability to revolutionize the design of space structures The cost-savings potential is illustrated by the fact that it costs roughly $10,000 to launch just one pound of payload into orbit, according to NASA. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Oceaneering International, and Stratasys.
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What to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
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Stocks took a step back last week, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 each lost 1.3%. That drop wasn't enough to derail an overall rise for the month of April, though, and indexes remain in positive territory.
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This week, the highlight of theeconomic calendarmight come on Friday when the government releases its monthly employment report. Wall Street expects the economy to have added roughly 200,000 jobs in April, which is on par with the healthy pace we've seen over the last several months.
Meanwhile, hundreds of companies are set to post earnings results over the next few trading days, including such stock market heavyweights as Tesla , GoPro , and 3D Systems .
Wednesday, May 4 - Tesla's delivery pace
Tesla's stock is up 30% in the last three months amid growing excitement that its mass-market electric automobile, the Model 3, could enjoy strong demand when deliveries begin late next year. But the carmaker will have to navigate several critical operating and financial challenges before the first customer can take a Model 3 for a spin.
Image source: Tesla.
Its Q1 car delivery pace failed to meet management's forecast as part shortages slowed the production ramp-up for the Model X. On Wednesday, investors will be keen to hear if those bottlenecks have been cleared, or if Tesla has many more kinks to work out before it can reach its aggressive delivery pace target.
On the financial side, watch for evidence that the company is meeting CEO Elon Musk's goal of achieving positive cash flow, and non-GAAP profitability for the full year. Progress has been made in 2015: Operating cash flow spiked to $180 million in Q4 2015 compared to a $54 million outflow in the first quarter of 2015, and gross margin ticked up to 21%. Production issues could hamper that progress, though .
Thursday, May 5 - GoPro's sales decline
Wall Street is bracing for bad news when GoPro posts Q1 results on Thursday afternoon: Sales are expected to drop by over 50% as the camera device specialist swings to a loss of $0.60 per share from the prior year's $0.24 per share profit.
Image source: GoPro.
At its last quarterly outing, GoPro's results included a brutal 31% sales decline as profitability dove to 29% of sales from 48% in the year-ago period. Weak demand for the premium-priced Hero 4 device contributed to the slump, as did -- what CEO Nicholas Woodman described as -- a fundamental usability problem with many of its products. "We recognize the need to develop software solutions that make it easier for our customers to offload, access, and edit their GoPro content," he said in a press release .
In addition to the software tweaks, GoPro aims to refresh the design of its devices with help from a flashy new executive hire that used to work at consumer tech kingpin Apple . Investors will be looking for signs that new initiatives like these can help spark a rebound in sales and profitability before competitors edge in on GoPro's turf.
Thursday, May 5 - 3D Systems' growth plan
3D Systems will post its quarterly results before the market opens on Thursday, and expectations are high. After all, shares have doubled so far in 2016 (but remain down 30% over the last full year).
Part of the enthusiasm revolves around new CEO Vyomesh Joshi and what he might bring to the table in terms of experience, operating strategies, and financial plans. Some analysts on Wall Street believe the new appointment could bring cost cuts, and a more focused product plan that will have 3D Systems quickly returning to profitable growth after a disappointing two-year stretch.
For their part, company executives think they can navigate the weak demand environment by shifting away from consumer-printing and toward growth categories like industrial and professional sectors. Still, 3D Systems' changing management philosophy is likely to be the key detail investors are looking to learn about this Thursday.
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On the financial side, watch for evidence that the company is meeting CEO Elon Musk's goal of achieving positive cash flow, and non-GAAP profitability for the full year. In addition to the software tweaks, GoPro aims to refresh the design of its devices with help from a flashy new executive hire that used to work at consumer tech kingpin Apple . Some analysts on Wall Street believe the new appointment could bring cost cuts, and a more focused product plan that will have 3D Systems quickly returning to profitable growth after a disappointing two-year stretch.
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Wednesday, May 4 - Tesla's delivery pace Tesla's stock is up 30% in the last three months amid growing excitement that its mass-market electric automobile, the Model 3, could enjoy strong demand when deliveries begin late next year. Thursday, May 5 - 3D Systems' growth plan 3D Systems will post its quarterly results before the market opens on Thursday, and expectations are high. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Apple, GoPro, and Tesla Motors.
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Meanwhile, hundreds of companies are set to post earnings results over the next few trading days, including such stock market heavyweights as Tesla , GoPro , and 3D Systems . Wednesday, May 4 - Tesla's delivery pace Tesla's stock is up 30% in the last three months amid growing excitement that its mass-market electric automobile, the Model 3, could enjoy strong demand when deliveries begin late next year. Thursday, May 5 - GoPro's sales decline Wall Street is bracing for bad news when GoPro posts Q1 results on Thursday afternoon: Sales are expected to drop by over 50% as the camera device specialist swings to a loss of $0.60 per share from the prior year's $0.24 per share profit.
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Meanwhile, hundreds of companies are set to post earnings results over the next few trading days, including such stock market heavyweights as Tesla , GoPro , and 3D Systems . Thursday, May 5 - GoPro's sales decline Wall Street is bracing for bad news when GoPro posts Q1 results on Thursday afternoon: Sales are expected to drop by over 50% as the camera device specialist swings to a loss of $0.60 per share from the prior year's $0.24 per share profit. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Apple, GoPro, and Tesla Motors.
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The First 3D Printing Facility in Space Is Open for Business!
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While this 3D printer -- dubbed the "Additive Manufacturing Facility" -- is the second 3D printer in space, it's the first 3D printer that's a permanent fixture there, as well as the first that's commercially available. Made In Space, founded in 2010 and based at NASA's Ames Research Center, launched its first 3D printer to the ISS in September 2014, as part of its "3D Printing in Microgravity Experiment" demonstration. It used findings from that mission to develop the AMF.
The AMF is also the first "hardware store in space," with Lowe's the first retailer operating off-Earth. While Made In Space owns the 3D printer, Lowe's will use it to produce branded tools that will be commercially available. Autodesk also clinched a first: Its software was used to design the printer. (Made In Space also used Autodesk's software to design its first 3D printer.)
About the AMF
The AMF is an extrusion-based 3D printer that has a build envelope of 14 cm (w) x 10 cm (d) x 10 cm (h) -- equivalent to about 5.5 x 3.9 x 3.9 inches. In addition to having a larger print volume than its predecessor, it also has expanded materials capabilities. Initially, it will print in more than 30 polymers, including ABS (which is the plastic from which Legos are made), HDPE, and PEI/PC, but it's designed to print with other materials as they become approved for ISS operations. The printer's resolution capabilities are in the 0.1-to-0.44-millimeter range, depending upon material.
The 3D printer can be operated locally and remotely, including from Earth. This remote operability feature opens up the AMF for commercial use, as it allows Made In Space personnel and customers on Earth to upload designs to be 3D-printed. It also provides backup support to those operating the AMF locally.
The AMF is available to research and commercial entities, as well as to NASA and the U.S. National Laboratory on board the ISS. It can be used to produce hardware for experimentation, tools, parts, education purposes, and microgravity research. Built to be modular and upgradable, the AMF will also be used as a research platform to advance other in-space manufacturing techniques.
NASA and other customers will pay Made In Space to use the AMF. The cost will generally range from $6,000 to $30,000 for one print job, Made In Space's head of product strategy, Spencer Pitman, told Tech Crunch, though there are discounts for education initiatives. Pitman said that the company already has orders from more than 20 customers, including for medical research components, parts for satellites and other spacecraft, and parts for school projects, according to Tech Crunch.
Benefits of in-space 3D printing
The benefits of in-space 3D printing include faster delivery time; the ability to design lighter, more optimized parts; and increased safety. Some benefits also result in cost savings.
Being able to produce spare parts and tools in space will be tremendously valuable to NASA and astronauts. Currently, NASA has to launch considerably more parts than any mission will need, which is extremely costly. After all, it's not like astronauts can make quick jaunts to the nearest hardware store or call a contractor like we earthlings can if we're in need of a quick fix.
Another advantage relates to the design of the parts themselves. Objects made on Earth often need to be structurally reinforced to withstand the stresses of the launch, which subjects them to gravitational forces three to nine times those on Earth. This additional weight isn't needed once the object is in orbit, so in-space printing will allow for the creation of ultra-light objects. Less material use means less cost.
These facts illustrate the potential for in-space 3D printing to make life in space easier and considerably less costly:
About 30% of the parts on the ISS could be replaced by 3D-printed constructs, according to Made In Space.
It costs roughly $10,000 to launch just one pound of payload into orbit, according to NASA. However, the true cost is likely far higher because all the materials and parts going to the ISS have to go through a lengthy and costly certification process. NASA has already spent $1.2 billion on spare parts for the ISS, the vast majority of which will never be used, according to Made In Space.
Ultimately, NASA's goal is to include 3D printers on all space missions. Beyond the moneysaving and convenience factors, there's the safety aspect. There's no way even a group of rocket scientists can foresee every conceivable emergency scenario. So, having a 3D printer on board to crank out jerry-rigged fixes on space missions could be lifesaving.
Kick-starting the burgeoning "space economy"
The AMF's availability for commercial business should help kick-start the burgeoning space economy, which some predict could ultimately be a trillion-dollar market. Self-sufficiency, or at least near-self-sufficiency, is a must if humans are to eventually colonize other planets, such as Mars, which SpaceX founder and Chairman Elon Musk believes will occur within 20 years.
The first object -- a prototype of a spacecraft -- ever 3D-printed from asteroid material. Image source: Planetary Resources.
A few companies, such as Planetary Resources and Deep Space Industries, have formed with the goal of mining asteroids to use as feedstock for off-Earth manufacturing. Planetary Resources, in fact, together with its partner 3D Systems, revealed the first object ever 3D-printed using asteroid material at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2016.
One giant leap for investors?
Off-Earth 3D printing will certainly eventually present investment opportunities for individual investors. While Made In Space is currently a private company, there's the possibility that it could go public to raise capital to help fund expansion.
Companies entering the asteroid mining business also bear watching. Planetary Resources, which is building spacecraft for harvesting asteroids, counts billionaires Larry Page, CEO and co-founder of Alphabet (parent company of Google), and Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, among its founding investors.
3D Systems and Stratasys? Personally, I don't think they'll enter the off-Earth 3D printing "space," as it has extremely high barriers to entry, and they have enough potential business on Earth.
One thing's for sure: The sky is no longer the limit for 3D printing -- or its profits.
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The cost will generally range from $6,000 to $30,000 for one print job, Made In Space's head of product strategy, Spencer Pitman, told Tech Crunch, though there are discounts for education initiatives. Planetary Resources, which is building spacecraft for harvesting asteroids, counts billionaires Larry Page, CEO and co-founder of Alphabet (parent company of Google), and Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, among its founding investors. Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned, and will leave the Red Planet to Martians and billionaires if it doesn't have pretty greenery, but will contribute to science by looking after Musk's digs during his extended absence.
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It can be used to produce hardware for experimentation, tools, parts, education purposes, and microgravity research. Benefits of in-space 3D printing The benefits of in-space 3D printing include faster delivery time; the ability to design lighter, more optimized parts; and increased safety. Kick-starting the burgeoning "space economy" The AMF's availability for commercial business should help kick-start the burgeoning space economy, which some predict could ultimately be a trillion-dollar market.
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Made In Space, founded in 2010 and based at NASA's Ames Research Center, launched its first 3D printer to the ISS in September 2014, as part of its "3D Printing in Microgravity Experiment" demonstration. Benefits of in-space 3D printing The benefits of in-space 3D printing include faster delivery time; the ability to design lighter, more optimized parts; and increased safety. These facts illustrate the potential for in-space 3D printing to make life in space easier and considerably less costly: About 30% of the parts on the ISS could be replaced by 3D-printed constructs, according to Made In Space.
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The AMF is also the first "hardware store in space," with Lowe's the first retailer operating off-Earth. Currently, NASA has to launch considerably more parts than any mission will need, which is extremely costly. Ultimately, NASA's goal is to include 3D printers on all space missions.
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2016-04-26 00:00:00 UTC
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Can the Rally in 3D Systems (DDD) Shares Continue?
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3D Systems Corporation DDD has been on the move lately as the stock has risen by 21.6% in the past four weeks, and it is currently trading well above its 20-Day SMA. This is a pretty solid move higher, but the question that has to be on investors' minds right now is; can this trend continue?
While there can be no telling for sure, it is certainly encouraging that earnings estimates have risen in the past few weeks on the company, suggesting that sentiment on DDD is moving in the right direction. In fact, the stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that the recent run could certainly continue for this in-focus company.
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3D Systems Corporation DDD has been on the move lately as the stock has risen by 21.6% in the past four weeks, and it is currently trading well above its 20-Day SMA. While there can be no telling for sure, it is certainly encouraging that earnings estimates have risen in the past few weeks on the company, suggesting that sentiment on DDD is moving in the right direction. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation DDD has been on the move lately as the stock has risen by 21.6% in the past four weeks, and it is currently trading well above its 20-Day SMA. While there can be no telling for sure, it is certainly encouraging that earnings estimates have risen in the past few weeks on the company, suggesting that sentiment on DDD is moving in the right direction.
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3D Systems Corporation DDD has been on the move lately as the stock has risen by 21.6% in the past four weeks, and it is currently trading well above its 20-Day SMA. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While there can be no telling for sure, it is certainly encouraging that earnings estimates have risen in the past few weeks on the company, suggesting that sentiment on DDD is moving in the right direction.
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While there can be no telling for sure, it is certainly encouraging that earnings estimates have risen in the past few weeks on the company, suggesting that sentiment on DDD is moving in the right direction. 3D Systems Corporation DDD has been on the move lately as the stock has risen by 21.6% in the past four weeks, and it is currently trading well above its 20-Day SMA. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Technology Sector Update for 04/26/2016: NTIP,KN,DDD
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -1.64%
AAPL -0.57%
IBM +0.09%
CSCO +0.46%
GOOG -2.38%
Technology stocks pared a large slice of their earlier decline but remained lower shortly before the closing bell, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping over 0.6%.
In company news, Network-1 Technologies Inc. ( NTIP ) advanced Tuesday after the intellectual property portfolio company said its Mirror Worlds Technologies LLC subsidiary agreed to a $17.5 million settlement of a professional liability claim for services dating back to 2008 to 2010.
Network-1 acquired the claim as part of its May 2013 acquisition of the Mirror Worlds' patent portfolio.
NTIP shares were up nearly 13% at $2.34 apiece, or just a penny under their session high.
In other sector news,
(+) KN, Adjusted Q1 EPS of $0.08 beats Capital IQ consensus by $0.05 per share. Revenue slips 0.7% from last year to $185.3 mln, also exceeding the $180.18 mln consensus. Sees Q2 earnings, revenue in-line with estimates.
(-) DDD, Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lowers investment call to Sell from Neutral.
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(-) DDD, Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lowers investment call to Sell from Neutral. Technology stocks pared a large slice of their earlier decline but remained lower shortly before the closing bell, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping over 0.6%. In other sector news, (+) KN, Adjusted Q1 EPS of $0.08 beats Capital IQ consensus by $0.05 per share.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. (-) DDD, Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lowers investment call to Sell from Neutral. In company news, Network-1 Technologies Inc. ( NTIP ) advanced Tuesday after the intellectual property portfolio company said its Mirror Worlds Technologies LLC subsidiary agreed to a $17.5 million settlement of a professional liability claim for services dating back to 2008 to 2010.
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(-) DDD, Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lowers investment call to Sell from Neutral. Technology stocks pared a large slice of their earlier decline but remained lower shortly before the closing bell, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping over 0.6%. In company news, Network-1 Technologies Inc. ( NTIP ) advanced Tuesday after the intellectual property portfolio company said its Mirror Worlds Technologies LLC subsidiary agreed to a $17.5 million settlement of a professional liability claim for services dating back to 2008 to 2010.
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(-) DDD, Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lowers investment call to Sell from Neutral. Technology stocks pared a large slice of their earlier decline but remained lower shortly before the closing bell, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping over 0.6%. In company news, Network-1 Technologies Inc. ( NTIP ) advanced Tuesday after the intellectual property portfolio company said its Mirror Worlds Technologies LLC subsidiary agreed to a $17.5 million settlement of a professional liability claim for services dating back to 2008 to 2010.
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Technology Sector Update for 04/26/2016: AIXG,KN,DDD
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -1.57%
AAPL -0.89%
IBM +0.24%
CSCO +0.39%
GOOG -1.06%
Technology stocks were sharply lower this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping over 1.8%.
In company news, Aixtron SE ( AIXG ) shares jumped to a big gain during Tuesday trading, with the semiconductor-manufacturing equipment company overcoming Q1 financial results that missed expectations on both its top- and bottom-lines.
Net loss during the three months ended March 31 was EUR 0.14 per share, expanding on a EUR 0.08 per share loss during the same quarter last year and trailing the Capital IQ consensus by EUR 0.04 per share. Revenue fell 46.9% from year-ago levels to EUR 21.4 million and lagging the Street view by around EUR 12.88 million.
Aixtron also reaffirmed its in-line FY16 forecast expecting between EUR 170 million to EUR 200 million in revenue compared with the EUR 185.6 million consensus.
AIXG shares were up almost 10% at $5.10 apiece, retreating from a session high of $5.22 a share.
In other sector news,
(+) KN, (+15.3%) Adjusted Q1 EPS of $0.08 beats Capital IQ consensus by $0.05 per share. Revenue slips 0.7% from last year to $185.3 mln, also exceeding the $180.2 mln consensus. Sees Q2 earnings, revenue in-line with estimates.
(-) DDD, (-2.1%) Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lower investment call to Sell from Neutral.
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(-) DDD, (-2.1%) Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lower investment call to Sell from Neutral. Technology stocks were sharply lower this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping over 1.8%. In other sector news, (+) KN, (+15.3%) Adjusted Q1 EPS of $0.08 beats Capital IQ consensus by $0.05 per share.
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(-) DDD, (-2.1%) Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lower investment call to Sell from Neutral. In company news, Aixtron SE ( AIXG ) shares jumped to a big gain during Tuesday trading, with the semiconductor-manufacturing equipment company overcoming Q1 financial results that missed expectations on both its top- and bottom-lines. Aixtron also reaffirmed its in-line FY16 forecast expecting between EUR 170 million to EUR 200 million in revenue compared with the EUR 185.6 million consensus.
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(-) DDD, (-2.1%) Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lower investment call to Sell from Neutral. Net loss during the three months ended March 31 was EUR 0.14 per share, expanding on a EUR 0.08 per share loss during the same quarter last year and trailing the Capital IQ consensus by EUR 0.04 per share. Revenue fell 46.9% from year-ago levels to EUR 21.4 million and lagging the Street view by around EUR 12.88 million.
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(-) DDD, (-2.1%) Needham downgrade to Hold from Buy while Citigroup lower investment call to Sell from Neutral. Technology stocks were sharply lower this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping over 1.8%. Net loss during the three months ended March 31 was EUR 0.14 per share, expanding on a EUR 0.08 per share loss during the same quarter last year and trailing the Capital IQ consensus by EUR 0.04 per share.
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2016-04-23 00:00:00 UTC
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6 Fascinating Facts You Probably Didn't Know About 3D Printing
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In the last several years, 3D printing has exploded onto the mainstream scene. It's gone from a technology primarily known only among techies and investors in such companies as 3D Systems and Stratasys to one that's making headlines in just about every corner of life and industry, from healthcare, education, and entertainment to aerospace and auto.
This is because in recent years, there have been huge technological leaps made in 3D printing, which was invented in the mid-1980s. So, the number of applications for this innovative technology has ballooned, and it promises to increase exponentially as further advances are made.
Here are six facts about this amazing technology that those who don't devour 3D-printing news might not know.
The main name to know in 4D printing is Skylar Tibbits, director of the Self-Assembly Lab at MIT, who coined the term. Tibbits introduced the topic of 4D printing to a larger audience when he presented at the 2013 TED conference. Stratasys and Autodesk are collaborating with Tibbits' MIT lab.
From well-established entertainment titans like Walt Disney to nascent biotechs like Organovo, 3D printing's impact has been broad and deep.
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The article 6 Fascinating Facts You Probably Didn't Know About 3D Printing originally appeared on Fool.com.
Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A andC shares) and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Orbital ATK, and Stratasys. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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It's gone from a technology primarily known only among techies and investors in such companies as 3D Systems and Stratasys to one that's making headlines in just about every corner of life and industry, from healthcare, education, and entertainment to aerospace and auto. From well-established entertainment titans like Walt Disney to nascent biotechs like Organovo, 3D printing's impact has been broad and deep. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A andC shares) and Walt Disney.
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It's gone from a technology primarily known only among techies and investors in such companies as 3D Systems and Stratasys to one that's making headlines in just about every corner of life and industry, from healthcare, education, and entertainment to aerospace and auto. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A andC shares) and Walt Disney.
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This is because in recent years, there have been huge technological leaps made in 3D printing, which was invented in the mid-1980s. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A andC shares) and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Orbital ATK, and Stratasys.
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2016-04-21 00:00:00 UTC
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Interesting DDD Put And Call Options For June 3rd
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the June 3rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 3rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $18.00 strike price has a current bid of $1.56. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $18.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $16.44 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $18.35/share today.
Because the $18.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 58%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract . Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 8.67% return on the cash commitment, or 73.57% annualized - at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost .
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , and highlighting in green where the $18.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $18.50 strike price has a current bid of $1.60. If an investor was to purchase shares of DDD stock at the current price level of $18.35/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $18.50. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 9.54% if the stock gets called away at the June 3rd expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if DDD shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $18.50 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $18.50 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 46%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract , Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 8.72% boost of extra return to the investor, or 74.01% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost .
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 79%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 73%. Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 253 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $18.35) to be 70%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if DDD shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $18.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $18.50 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the June 3rd expiration.
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Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $18.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $18.50 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the June 3rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 3rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
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Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $18.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $18.50 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the June 3rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 3rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 3rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $18.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $18.50 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the June 3rd expiration.
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3D Systems (DDD) in Focus: Stock Moves 10.1% Higher
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3D Systems CorporationDDD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 10% on the day. Shares moved up after the company was upgraded to "buy" from "underperform" at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. This led to solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent uptrend of the company as the stock is now up 44.7% in the past one-month time frame.
None of the estimates for this computer-mini industry stock were revised over the past 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate however moved up over the same time frame, suggesting that more solid trading could be ahead for 3D Systems. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if yesterday's jump can turn into more strength down the road.
3D Systems has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
Investors interested in the space may also consider Lenovo Group Limited LNVGY , carrying a Zacks Rank #2.
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Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 10% on the day. Is DDD going up?
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Why 3D Systems, Ensco, and Seagate Technology Slumped Today
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The stock market ended the week on Friday on a slightly negative note, but once again, volatility in the major market benchmarks was muted. Investors seemed content to allow earnings season to play out a bit further before drawing conclusions about the state of the U.S. economy, and after an impressive recovery from the correction that the stock market suffered earlier in the year, holding onto recent gains is an achievement worth noting. Other markets were mixed, with bond yields falling along with crude oil prices even as gold and silver markets rose. Among the stocks that helped hold down the markets on Friday were 3D Systems , Ensco , and Seagate Technology .
3D Systems fell 6%, giving back much of its sizable gains from yesterday . Analysts responded to the big price jump Thursday by downgrading stocks in the 3-D printing space, and among their arguments was their view that a takeover bid from a tech giant like HP wasn't particularly likely. Even though 3D Systems' stock trades well below its highs over the past couple of years, the state of the 3-D printing industry is still highly in doubt. Moreover, some investors believe that 3D Systems in particular has a competitive disadvantage compared to its rivals in the space, because 3D Systems has historically gravitated toward lower-end printer devices that carry narrower profit margins. Until fundamental conditions in the industry improve, 3D Systems will likely continue to see choppy movements.
Ensco dropped 7% after the offshore drilling services specialist announced that it had priced a secondary offering of shares at price levels well below the current market value. Ensco offered 57 million shares of Class A stock at $9.25 per share, far below the $10.59 price they fetched as of the close on Thursday. The drilling services company also increased the size of the offering by 7 million shares above its original proposal. The offering cited general corporate purposes as the projected use for the proceeds of the sale. Ensco is just one of many companies in the industry that are taking drastic measures to raise capital, and shareholders showed their displeasure at the amount of dilution involved in the secondary offering by sending the stock down toward that offering price.
Finally, Seagate Technology declined 6%. The hard disk drive manufacturer continued to lose ground after a terrible day Thursday, on which it fell 20% in the wake of a warning on revenue and profits for its just-ended fiscal third quarter. Seagate is seeing demand for its smaller drive products start to give way toward cloud-based solutions, and that will put even more pressure on the company to make the transition toward its larger enterprise-targeted drive products. In addition, as solid-state memory solutions become more cost-effective, Seagate will have to figure out how to create a bigger presence in that market as well in order to defend its overall market share in the storage area more broadly. Until that strategy becomes clearer, Seagate could have trouble rebounding from its declines.
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Investors seemed content to allow earnings season to play out a bit further before drawing conclusions about the state of the U.S. economy, and after an impressive recovery from the correction that the stock market suffered earlier in the year, holding onto recent gains is an achievement worth noting. Analysts responded to the big price jump Thursday by downgrading stocks in the 3-D printing space, and among their arguments was their view that a takeover bid from a tech giant like HP wasn't particularly likely. The hard disk drive manufacturer continued to lose ground after a terrible day Thursday, on which it fell 20% in the wake of a warning on revenue and profits for its just-ended fiscal third quarter.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Among the stocks that helped hold down the markets on Friday were 3D Systems , Ensco , and Seagate Technology .
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Among the stocks that helped hold down the markets on Friday were 3D Systems , Ensco , and Seagate Technology . Ensco dropped 7% after the offshore drilling services specialist announced that it had priced a secondary offering of shares at price levels well below the current market value. Ensco is just one of many companies in the industry that are taking drastic measures to raise capital, and shareholders showed their displeasure at the amount of dilution involved in the secondary offering by sending the stock down toward that offering price.
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Among the stocks that helped hold down the markets on Friday were 3D Systems , Ensco , and Seagate Technology . The drilling services company also increased the size of the offering by 7 million shares above its original proposal. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems.
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Stocks Lower Ahead of OPEC-Russia Meeting
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U.S. equities dropped on Friday as investors looked toward the over-the-weekend meeting in Doha between Russia and the various OPEC nations concerning a possible oil supply freeze deal that's been hinted at - and been boosting oil prices and stocks - since February.
In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.2%, the S&P 500 fell 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.2% and the Russell 2000 bucked the trend to gain 0.2%. Treasury bonds moved higher, gold gained 0.7% and crude oil lost 2.7% to close at $40.37 a barrel.
Defensive utility and consumer staples stocks led the way with gains of 0.7% and 0.6%, respectively. Regions Financial Corp (NYSE: RF ) gained 3.1% after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on net interest margin upside.
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Energy stocks led the decliners, falling 1.3% as a group, on the drop in oil. 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 6.2% after being downgraded to neutral by analysts at Citigroup.
The data was mixed on the economic front, with the Empire State manufacturing activity survey surprising to the upside on a rise in new orders but industrial production continuing a recent string of weakness in March falling 0.6% vs. expectations for a flat result pulling the year-over-year decline to 2%. Output has now dropped in six of the last seven months. Consumer sentiment also disappointed, with the University of Michigan survey falling when analysts expected a rise, the fourth consecutive drop driven by a slowdown in expected wage gains and concerns that job growth would slow.
In China, there was evidence the economy has turned a corner. While Q1 GDP growth slowed lightly (rising 6.7% vs. 6.8% previously), other data was more constructive. Industrial production rose 6.8% vs. 5.4% in the January-February period and ahead of the 5.9% expected. Fixed-asset growth improved as did credit growth.
With downside risks to the Chinese economy one of the reasons the Fed has said it wanted to be patient with rate hikes this year, the data should do much to meliorate these concerns and provide policymakers with one less excuse for delaying further policy tightening.
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Turning back to Doha, Wall Street analysts are busily downplaying expectations. Iran remains a wildcard, vowing to not sign any deal unless it allows the country to ramp back up to pre-sanctions output levels near four million barrels per day (vs. around 3.3 million now). A Russian official has warned that any agreement is likely to be loosely worded, which means it probably won't include any hard enforcement mechanisms.
And with major producers already pumping near capacity, a freeze isn't likely to change the supply/demand balance as the IEA noted earlier this week.
In other words, expect some "buy the rumor, sell the news" (or lack of news) on all this next week, which will put a damper on both stocks and crude oil. Also watch for a number of big earnings reports next week, including International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM ), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS ) and Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX ), among others, as the chatter from Fed officials dies down and they enter a media blackout period ahead of their policy meeting later in the month.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 6.2% after being downgraded to neutral by analysts at Citigroup. The data was mixed on the economic front, with the Empire State manufacturing activity survey surprising to the upside on a rise in new orders but industrial production continuing a recent string of weakness in March falling 0.6% vs. expectations for a flat result pulling the year-over-year decline to 2%. With downside risks to the Chinese economy one of the reasons the Fed has said it wanted to be patient with rate hikes this year, the data should do much to meliorate these concerns and provide policymakers with one less excuse for delaying further policy tightening.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 6.2% after being downgraded to neutral by analysts at Citigroup. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips U.S. equities dropped on Friday as investors looked toward the over-the-weekend meeting in Doha between Russia and the various OPEC nations concerning a possible oil supply freeze deal that's been hinted at - and been boosting oil prices and stocks - since February. 7 Blue-Chip Stocks at Risk as the Dow Jones Stalls Energy stocks led the decliners, falling 1.3% as a group, on the drop in oil.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 6.2% after being downgraded to neutral by analysts at Citigroup. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips U.S. equities dropped on Friday as investors looked toward the over-the-weekend meeting in Doha between Russia and the various OPEC nations concerning a possible oil supply freeze deal that's been hinted at - and been boosting oil prices and stocks - since February. Consumer sentiment also disappointed, with the University of Michigan survey falling when analysts expected a rise, the fourth consecutive drop driven by a slowdown in expected wage gains and concerns that job growth would slow.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 6.2% after being downgraded to neutral by analysts at Citigroup. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips U.S. equities dropped on Friday as investors looked toward the over-the-weekend meeting in Doha between Russia and the various OPEC nations concerning a possible oil supply freeze deal that's been hinted at - and been boosting oil prices and stocks - since February. Consumer sentiment also disappointed, with the University of Michigan survey falling when analysts expected a rise, the fourth consecutive drop driven by a slowdown in expected wage gains and concerns that job growth would slow.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Ensco PLC (ESV) and Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks
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With nothing bullish in the way of news to latch onto today, and in the shadow of increasingly alarming industrial production data, the bulls were fighting an uphill battle all day. The S&P 500 's close of 2080.73 was 0.10% below Thursday's closing level.
It could have been worse though, and for owners of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Ensco PLC (NYSE: ESV ) and Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX ) it was worse - these three names lost more ground than any other stocks today.
Here's the deal.
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Blame Citigroup for quelling the 114% run-up 3D Systems had dished out between Jan. 30 and yesterday's close (topped up with a 10% gain from DDD yesterday alone thanks to an upgrade). Believing the stock had come too far, too fast relative to plausible results, the bank's investment analysis arm downgraded the 3D printing name today.
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Analyst Kenneth Wong explained :
"(3D System) shares have nearly tripled since troughing mid-February and have doubled year-to-date, despite (3D printer) market conditions that remain unsettled. We believe the upside scenarios from operational efficiencies upside to take-out potential are overstated."
The take-out potential Wong mentioned was in reference to rumors that printer giant HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ ) was mulling an acquisition of 3D Systems.
The downgrade from "Neutral" to "Sell" sent DDD to a loss of more than 6% for the session.
Ensco PLC (ESV)
With just a quick glance, it would be easy to assume today's near-10% pullback from Ensco today was the result of the 2.5% decline in oil prices . And, that may well have had something to do with it.
The bulk of the reason ESV lost so much ground on Friday, though, stemmed from the company's announcement it was going to raise funds by issuing more stock, threatening dilution.
The deep-water drilling company hasn't escaped the implosion of crude oil prices that has impacted the rest of the energy sector as well. ENSCO PLC is cash-strapped and cash-flow-negative like all the others, and still bleeding money. Issuing 57 million more shares of ESV though - 24% of the current float - wasn't the fix investors had in mind.
The salt in the wound: The shares to be issued are being sold at $9.25 apiece , well below Thursday's closing price of $10.59.
Seagate Technology PLC (STX)
Last but not least (and for the third day in a row), disk-drive maker Seagate Technology found its way on the daily "Worst 3" list.
Yesterday's 20% slide from STX was the result of a revenue warning from the company and a subsequent downgrade .
Today's 5.6% pullback may have partially been an extension of that weakness. However, the bulk of today's lull likely stems from an inadvertent dig on Seagate Technology by way of touting alternative memory-maker Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU ).
In short, Raymond James analyst Hans Mosesmann says the memory market is changing in such a way that favors Micron Technology but disfavors Seagate. Of course, it's not as of STX wasn't an easy target.
As of this writing, James Brumley did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
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It could have been worse though, and for owners of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Ensco PLC (NYSE: ESV ) and Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX ) it was worse - these three names lost more ground than any other stocks today. 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Blame Citigroup for quelling the 114% run-up 3D Systems had dished out between Jan. 30 and yesterday's close (topped up with a 10% gain from DDD yesterday alone thanks to an upgrade). The downgrade from "Neutral" to "Sell" sent DDD to a loss of more than 6% for the session.
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It could have been worse though, and for owners of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Ensco PLC (NYSE: ESV ) and Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX ) it was worse - these three names lost more ground than any other stocks today. More From InvestorPlace 5 Stocks to Sell for April 7 Mega-Cap Stocks to Sell or Short 7 F-Rated Stocks You'd Be a Fool to Own The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Ensco PLC (ESV) and Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Are 3 of Today's Worst Stocks appeared first on InvestorPlace . 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Blame Citigroup for quelling the 114% run-up 3D Systems had dished out between Jan. 30 and yesterday's close (topped up with a 10% gain from DDD yesterday alone thanks to an upgrade).
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It could have been worse though, and for owners of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Ensco PLC (NYSE: ESV ) and Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX ) it was worse - these three names lost more ground than any other stocks today. More From InvestorPlace 5 Stocks to Sell for April 7 Mega-Cap Stocks to Sell or Short 7 F-Rated Stocks You'd Be a Fool to Own The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Ensco PLC (ESV) and Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Are 3 of Today's Worst Stocks appeared first on InvestorPlace . 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Blame Citigroup for quelling the 114% run-up 3D Systems had dished out between Jan. 30 and yesterday's close (topped up with a 10% gain from DDD yesterday alone thanks to an upgrade).
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It could have been worse though, and for owners of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Ensco PLC (NYSE: ESV ) and Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX ) it was worse - these three names lost more ground than any other stocks today. More From InvestorPlace 5 Stocks to Sell for April 7 Mega-Cap Stocks to Sell or Short 7 F-Rated Stocks You'd Be a Fool to Own The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Ensco PLC (ESV) and Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Are 3 of Today's Worst Stocks appeared first on InvestorPlace . 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Blame Citigroup for quelling the 114% run-up 3D Systems had dished out between Jan. 30 and yesterday's close (topped up with a 10% gain from DDD yesterday alone thanks to an upgrade).
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In other words, the 38% rise in Stratasys' stock over the last three months is difficult to justify because the industry still faces headwinds. Wong's recent checks suggested that the fundamentals driving the industry remain largely unchanged. If true, it would mean that the notable slowdown in customer demand that Stratasys and 3D Systems experienced throughout 2015 is persisting. To recap, Stratasys believes customers bought too much 3D printing capacity in previous years, which in turn, prompted the slowdown in spending.
Wong also noted that Stratasys' rise in shares comes along with a rise in investor sentiment, and he thinks that the company needs to meet or beat analyst earnings estimates, rather than coming close to meeting them.
Now what: Between Thursday's upgrade of 3D Systems and Friday's downgrade of 3D Systems and Stratasys, it's clear that analyst are currently mixed about the 3D printing industry's near-term prospects. Until there's more visibility about where the 3D printing industry is headed, bouts of volatility are likely to continue as the bulls and bears battle it out.
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In other words, the 38% rise in Stratasys' stock over the last three months is difficult to justify because the industry still faces headwinds. To recap, Stratasys believes customers bought too much 3D printing capacity in previous years, which in turn, prompted the slowdown in spending. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Wong also noted that Stratasys' rise in shares comes along with a rise in investor sentiment, and he thinks that the company needs to meet or beat analyst earnings estimates, rather than coming close to meeting them.
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Wong also noted that Stratasys' rise in shares comes along with a rise in investor sentiment, and he thinks that the company needs to meet or beat analyst earnings estimates, rather than coming close to meeting them. Now what: Between Thursday's upgrade of 3D Systems and Friday's downgrade of 3D Systems and Stratasys, it's clear that analyst are currently mixed about the 3D printing industry's near-term prospects. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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If true, it would mean that the notable slowdown in customer demand that Stratasys and 3D Systems experienced throughout 2015 is persisting. Wong also noted that Stratasys' rise in shares comes along with a rise in investor sentiment, and he thinks that the company needs to meet or beat analyst earnings estimates, rather than coming close to meeting them. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Here's Why 3D Systems Stock Is Soaring
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Essentially, VJ has been tasked with restructuring 3D Systems, which in recent years has struggled with execution, quality control issues, and meeting investor expectations. This comes at a time when industry demand remains soft and competition has intensified .
Now what: On paper, VJ appears to be an ideal candidate for 3D Systems. However, it's premature to say that 3D Systems' stock will return to greater glory simply because a new CEO with promising turnaround experience has been appointed. After all, VJ has only been CEO for a few weeks, and hasn't had much time to outline major details on how his strategy and approach will position the company for longer-term success.
Until VJ outlines his plan and investors can see if it's improving the company's prospects, there's not much investors can do except wait patiently.
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Essentially, VJ has been tasked with restructuring 3D Systems, which in recent years has struggled with execution, quality control issues, and meeting investor expectations. However, it's premature to say that 3D Systems' stock will return to greater glory simply because a new CEO with promising turnaround experience has been appointed. After all, VJ has only been CEO for a few weeks, and hasn't had much time to outline major details on how his strategy and approach will position the company for longer-term success.
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Essentially, VJ has been tasked with restructuring 3D Systems, which in recent years has struggled with execution, quality control issues, and meeting investor expectations. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Bank of America.
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After all, VJ has only been CEO for a few weeks, and hasn't had much time to outline major details on how his strategy and approach will position the company for longer-term success. Until VJ outlines his plan and investors can see if it's improving the company's prospects, there's not much investors can do except wait patiently. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Is Soaring Today
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up on Thursday following an upgrade by analysts at Merrill Lynch.
3D Systems stock was upgraded from an "Underperform" rating to a "Buy" rating by Merrill Lynch analysts. The firm also updated its target price for the stock from $11 to $26.
Merrill Lynch said that it expects positive results from the company following the replacement of former CEO Andy Johnson with current CEO Vyomesh Joshi earlier in April. It also claims that there is room for notable margin expansion, reports Bidness ETC.
Trade-Ideas LLC is calling 3D Systems stock a a strong on high relative volume candidate today. The stock has an average dollar-volume of $69.6 million, has traded 3 million shares and is trading over nine times its normal volume as of Thursday morning, TheStreet.com notes.
DDD shares were up 15% as of Thursday morning.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up on Thursday following an upgrade by analysts at Merrill Lynch. DDD shares were up 15% as of Thursday morning. More From InvestorPlace: 7 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for Retirement 5 Stocks to Sell for April 7 Deep Value Stocks to Buy Soon The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Is Soaring Today appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up on Thursday following an upgrade by analysts at Merrill Lynch. DDD shares were up 15% as of Thursday morning. More From InvestorPlace: 7 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for Retirement 5 Stocks to Sell for April 7 Deep Value Stocks to Buy Soon The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Is Soaring Today appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up on Thursday following an upgrade by analysts at Merrill Lynch. More From InvestorPlace: 7 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for Retirement 5 Stocks to Sell for April 7 Deep Value Stocks to Buy Soon The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Is Soaring Today appeared first on InvestorPlace . DDD shares were up 15% as of Thursday morning.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up on Thursday following an upgrade by analysts at Merrill Lynch. DDD shares were up 15% as of Thursday morning. More From InvestorPlace: 7 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for Retirement 5 Stocks to Sell for April 7 Deep Value Stocks to Buy Soon The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Is Soaring Today appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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3D Systems (DDD): Moving Average Crossover Alert
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Are you a technical investor? If so, it may be time to consider 3D Systems CorporationDDD for your portfolio. The company just saw its 50 Day Moving Average breakout above its 200 Day Simple moving average, a trend that could indicate some bullishness in the future for DDD.
This trend may have already begun, as shares of DDD have moved by higher by 24.3% in just the past month. Plus, DDD has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), so there is plenty of reason to believe that the run for 3D Systems has plenty of life left.
More bullishness may especially be the case when investors consider what has been happening for DDD on the earnings estimate revision front lately. No estimate has gone lower in the past two months, compared to 3 higher, while the consensus estimate has also moved higher too.
So given this move in estimates, and the positive technical factors, investors may want to watch this breakout candidate closely for more gains in the near future.
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This trend may have already begun, as shares of DDD have moved by higher by 24.3% in just the past month. More bullishness may especially be the case when investors consider what has been happening for DDD on the earnings estimate revision front lately. If so, it may be time to consider 3D Systems CorporationDDD for your portfolio.
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The company just saw its 50 Day Moving Average breakout above its 200 Day Simple moving average, a trend that could indicate some bullishness in the future for DDD. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. If so, it may be time to consider 3D Systems CorporationDDD for your portfolio.
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The company just saw its 50 Day Moving Average breakout above its 200 Day Simple moving average, a trend that could indicate some bullishness in the future for DDD. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. If so, it may be time to consider 3D Systems CorporationDDD for your portfolio.
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The company just saw its 50 Day Moving Average breakout above its 200 Day Simple moving average, a trend that could indicate some bullishness in the future for DDD. If so, it may be time to consider 3D Systems CorporationDDD for your portfolio. This trend may have already begun, as shares of DDD have moved by higher by 24.3% in just the past month.
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Why Stratasys, Crocs, and Synaptics Jumped Today
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After the big jump that the stock market has enjoyed during the first part of this week, Thursday's relatively quiet session came as no surprise to veteran market participants. The earliest part of the new earnings season has given investors results that pointed toward sluggish performance in key sectors of the economy, like banking, but most companies have met or exceeded the extremely low expectations that investors had going into the release of first-quarter earnings reports.
Both the Dow and the S&P 500 managed to finish up slightly, but the Nasdaq fell just short of the breakeven mark on the day. Nevertheless, some stocks posted solid gains, and Stratasys , Crox , and Synaptics were among the best performers on Thursday.
Stratasys rose 6% on a strong day for 3D printing stocks, in general, following positive comments from analysts about the prospects of one of the company's main competitors. Merrill Lynch upgraded 3D Systems , and more than doubled its price target on the stock, pointing to its new CEO as likely to drive a successful turnaround for the company.
Even though the analyst firm's comments were directed squarely at its rival, Stratasys has also been making strategic moves of its own in order to try to rebound from a period of falling revenue and substantial losses. As usually happens, the upward movement in the stock price is happening before the fundamentals of Stratasys' business take shape, and the company will need to be successful in order to justify the big rebound that Stratasys shares have already seen so far in 2016.
Crox jumped 8% after investors responded favorably to news of insider buying of the stock. Executive Vice President Daniel Hart filed a notice with the SEC late Wednesday afternoon to report a purchase earlier in the week of 50,000 shares of stock. Those looking at the stock should understand, however, that the purchase was connected with the exercise of stock options, entitling Hart to pay just less than $4 per share for the stock.
Nevertheless, in many similar situations, executives immediately sell the shares they've just received after exercising options. With the move, Hart raised his stake in the shoe maker to more than 300,000 shares, and bullish shareholders hope that the stock will be able to break out of its holding pattern and finally start climbing higher.
Finally, Synaptics was up 7% on the day. Speculation continues that the touch-screen technology specialist might yet receive a buyout offer from a group of Chinese financial institutions and other investors. The company chose not to comment, but reports suggest that Synaptics is trying to negotiate an appropriate price for its shares, but the $110 per-share figure that some believe is likely would represent another 25% increase from where the stock closed Thursday.
Whenever U.S. companies get targeted for acquisition by Chinese buyers, concerns about getting necessary approvals from U.S. regulators is a factor that justifies a discount from the deal price. Yet skeptics point to past deal rumors that haven't yet amounted to anything, and so time will tell whether rumors about Synaptics amount to anything.
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Even though the analyst firm's comments were directed squarely at its rival, Stratasys has also been making strategic moves of its own in order to try to rebound from a period of falling revenue and substantial losses. Executive Vice President Daniel Hart filed a notice with the SEC late Wednesday afternoon to report a purchase earlier in the week of 50,000 shares of stock. With the move, Hart raised his stake in the shoe maker to more than 300,000 shares, and bullish shareholders hope that the stock will be able to break out of its holding pattern and finally start climbing higher.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. As usually happens, the upward movement in the stock price is happening before the fundamentals of Stratasys' business take shape, and the company will need to be successful in order to justify the big rebound that Stratasys shares have already seen so far in 2016.
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As usually happens, the upward movement in the stock price is happening before the fundamentals of Stratasys' business take shape, and the company will need to be successful in order to justify the big rebound that Stratasys shares have already seen so far in 2016. Those looking at the stock should understand, however, that the purchase was connected with the exercise of stock options, entitling Hart to pay just less than $4 per share for the stock. The company chose not to comment, but reports suggest that Synaptics is trying to negotiate an appropriate price for its shares, but the $110 per-share figure that some believe is likely would represent another 25% increase from where the stock closed Thursday.
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Nevertheless, some stocks posted solid gains, and Stratasys , Crox , and Synaptics were among the best performers on Thursday. Finally, Synaptics was up 7% on the day. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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3D Systems Corporation Soars and Seagate Technology PLC Dives on Flat Day for Stocks
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Following two straight days of significant gains, stocks barely budged on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 18 points, or 0.1%, while the S&P 500 finished flat at 2,083 points. Both indexes are in solidly positive territory for the year:
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A few stocks, however, saw notable swings. 3D Printing specialist 3D Systems and storage maker Seagate Technology were two of the biggest movers on Thursday.
3D Systems catches an upgrade
3D Systems shares rose by as much as 19% before ending the day up 10% following an enthusiastic Wall Street upgrade. An analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch issued a dramatic about-face , raising shares to a buy rating from the prior sell recommendation. In addition, Bank of America hiked its price target from $11 to $26 per share.
"We are disappointed that we did not anticipate the weaker demand in the March quarter," CEO Steve Luczo said in a press release. The management team offered several explanations for the poor showing, including weak sales of HDD enterprise products and desktop products in the Chinese markets.
More generally, demand for relatively smaller drives appears to be falling as cloud services make it easier for end users to manage data remotely. This is a long-term positive trend for Seagate, Luczo said, but it could hurt results in the meantime.
Management warned that "many complex issues" in the market right now are combining to make it unusually difficult to forecast demand. Yet it is clear that the hard drive business is being disrupted. As a result, Seagate will need to adjust its operating structure to reflect the new market realities. "The company is in the process of prioritizing our strategic positioning, manufacturing footprint, and operating expense investments to achieve the appropriate level of normalized earnings," Luczo said. Investors can expect to hear more details on these initiatives when Seagate posts its fiscal third quarter earnings on April 29.
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An analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch issued a dramatic about-face , raising shares to a buy rating from the prior sell recommendation. More generally, demand for relatively smaller drives appears to be falling as cloud services make it easier for end users to manage data remotely. "The company is in the process of prioritizing our strategic positioning, manufacturing footprint, and operating expense investments to achieve the appropriate level of normalized earnings," Luczo said.
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3D Systems catches an upgrade 3D Systems shares rose by as much as 19% before ending the day up 10% following an enthusiastic Wall Street upgrade. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. The article 3D Systems Corporation Soars and Seagate Technology PLC Dives on Flat Day for Stocks originally appeared on Fool.com.
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More generally, demand for relatively smaller drives appears to be falling as cloud services make it easier for end users to manage data remotely. This is a long-term positive trend for Seagate, Luczo said, but it could hurt results in the meantime. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Bank of America.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) and Bank of America Corp (BAC) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks
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Led by another day of gains for the financial services sectors, stocks were able to cobble together modest gains Thursday with the S&P 500 inching up 0.02%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1% while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.03%. Financial services names are the second-largest sector weight in the S&P 500 behind technology.
It was another big day of earnings from major U.S. banks, which we address below, with prominent themes being slack revenue, plenty of cost-cutting and concerns about exposure to sour energy debt. Economic data revealed some good news among consumers, which account for about two-thirds of the U.S. economy.
While stocks were choppy most of Thursday, standout performances came from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI ) and Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ).
3D Systems Corporation
Shares of 3D printing firm 3D Systems soared 10.1% on volume that was about triple the daily average after Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded DDD to "buy" from "underperform." That is a two-notch upgrade, a rarity among sell-side analysts, and the bank put a $26 price target on DDD, implying significant upside from Thursday's closing levels.
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BofA Merrill Lynch's price target on DDD is the highest among all analysts, according to Zacks .
The bank cited the arrival of new CEO Vyomesh Joshi as one of the catalysts for DDD shares going forward.
Bank of America Corp (BAC)
Bank of America, one of the largest U.S. banks, rose 2.5%. BAC helped drive another day of gains for the financial services sector despite reporting an 18% drop in first-quarter profits.
"Revenue in five of BofA's six main businesses fell, pulling down total revenue below Wall Street's expectations. Only consumer banking grew," reports Reuters .
BAC earned 20 cents a share in the first quarter, matching analysts' estimates. Revenue of $19.57 billion missed Wall Street forecasts calling for $20.2 billion. BAC's total provisions climbed to nearly $1 billion at the end of the first quarter, but the company said it is comfortable with its reserves for sour energy loans.
Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI)
Oil services provider Baker Hughes climbed 4.6% on heavy volume following reports that the company and Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL ) are in talks to sell assets to private equity firm Carlyle Group that could be valued at more than $7 billion.
The talks are reportedly advanced. HAL has been trying to acquire BHI, but regulators have heavily scrutinized the deal on concerns that the combined company would eliminate competition in the oilfield services industry.
Earlier this month, the Justice Department sued to block HAL's takeover of BHI. HAL would owe BHI $3.5 billion if it walks away from the deal.
At the time of this writing, Todd Shriber did not own any of the aforementioned securities.
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That is a two-notch upgrade, a rarity among sell-side analysts, and the bank put a $26 price target on DDD, implying significant upside from Thursday's closing levels. While stocks were choppy most of Thursday, standout performances came from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI ) and Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ). 3D Systems Corporation Shares of 3D printing firm 3D Systems soared 10.1% on volume that was about triple the daily average after Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded DDD to "buy" from "underperform."
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While stocks were choppy most of Thursday, standout performances came from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI ) and Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ). More From InvestorPlace 7 Dividend Stocks With Oodles of Room to Grow 5 Stocks to Buy for an April Money Shower 7 Dividend Stocks That Have Paid Investors Since the 19th Century The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) and Bank of America Corp (BAC) Are 3 of Today's Best Stocks appeared first on InvestorPlace . 3D Systems Corporation Shares of 3D printing firm 3D Systems soared 10.1% on volume that was about triple the daily average after Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded DDD to "buy" from "underperform."
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While stocks were choppy most of Thursday, standout performances came from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI ) and Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ). More From InvestorPlace 7 Dividend Stocks With Oodles of Room to Grow 5 Stocks to Buy for an April Money Shower 7 Dividend Stocks That Have Paid Investors Since the 19th Century The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) and Bank of America Corp (BAC) Are 3 of Today's Best Stocks appeared first on InvestorPlace . 3D Systems Corporation Shares of 3D printing firm 3D Systems soared 10.1% on volume that was about triple the daily average after Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded DDD to "buy" from "underperform."
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While stocks were choppy most of Thursday, standout performances came from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI ) and Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ). 3D Systems Corporation Shares of 3D printing firm 3D Systems soared 10.1% on volume that was about triple the daily average after Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded DDD to "buy" from "underperform." That is a two-notch upgrade, a rarity among sell-side analysts, and the bank put a $26 price target on DDD, implying significant upside from Thursday's closing levels.
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Technology Sector Update for 04/14/2016: DDD,SUNE,STX
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Technology stocks were riding a narrow decline Thursday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 [^IXT] dipping 0.01%.
In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) rallied Thursday after analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch raised its investment call for the 3-D printer manufacturer to Buy from Underperform with a $26 price target.
In a new research note, the Merrill analysts cited recent efforts by new CEO Vyomesh Joshi to better align the company's cost structure with revenue growth as well as positioning it to take advantage of its product portfolio to boost earnings despite little or no increase in demand for 3-D printers.
DDD shares were up more than 9% at $18.19 apiece, easing from an earlier climb to a session high of $19.76 a share.
In other sector news,
(+) SUNE, Audit committee and independent directors probe identifies accounting issues, including the lack of certain internal control, but no material misstatements or evidence of fraud.
(-) STX, Cuts fiscal Q3 revenue forecast to $2.6 bln, down from prior view expecting 2.7 bln and lagging $2.71 bln consensus. Also Pares Q3 outlook for Q3 non-GAAP gross margin from 25.6% to 23%.
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In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) rallied Thursday after analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch raised its investment call for the 3-D printer manufacturer to Buy from Underperform with a $26 price target. DDD shares were up more than 9% at $18.19 apiece, easing from an earlier climb to a session high of $19.76 a share. In a new research note, the Merrill analysts cited recent efforts by new CEO Vyomesh Joshi to better align the company's cost structure with revenue growth as well as positioning it to take advantage of its product portfolio to boost earnings despite little or no increase in demand for 3-D printers.
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In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) rallied Thursday after analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch raised its investment call for the 3-D printer manufacturer to Buy from Underperform with a $26 price target. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. DDD shares were up more than 9% at $18.19 apiece, easing from an earlier climb to a session high of $19.76 a share.
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In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) rallied Thursday after analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch raised its investment call for the 3-D printer manufacturer to Buy from Underperform with a $26 price target. DDD shares were up more than 9% at $18.19 apiece, easing from an earlier climb to a session high of $19.76 a share. Technology stocks were riding a narrow decline Thursday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 [^IXT] dipping 0.01%.
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In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) rallied Thursday after analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch raised its investment call for the 3-D printer manufacturer to Buy from Underperform with a $26 price target. DDD shares were up more than 9% at $18.19 apiece, easing from an earlier climb to a session high of $19.76 a share. Technology stocks were riding a narrow decline Thursday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 [^IXT] dipping 0.01%.
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Mid-Afternoon Market Update: 3D Systems Shares Climb On Bank Of America Upgrade; Energy XXI Shares Tumble
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Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.05 percent to 17,918.07 while the NASDAQ declined 0.08 percent to 4,943.37. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.01 percent to 2,082.67.
Leading and Lagging Sectors
On Thursday, telecommunications services shares gained by 0.42 percent. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT ), up 4 percent, and NQ Mobile Inc (ADR) (NYSE: NQ ), up 2 percent.
In trading on Thursday, basic materials shares fell by 0.45 percent. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (ADR) (NYSE: SID ), down 13 percent, and Dominion Diamond Corp (NYSE: DDC ), down 9 percent.
Top Headline
Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ) reported a drop in its net income for the first quarter.
The bank posted quarterly net income of $2.7 billion or $0.21 a share for the quarter representing 13 percent year-over-year drop. The results included $1.2 billion or $0.07 a share of unfavorable market-related NII adjustments and $0.9 billion or $0.05 a share in annual retirement-eligible incentive compensation costs. Last year, the company earned $0.25 a share in the first quarter.
Bank of America said that revenue, on a FTE basis, fell 3.24 percent to $20.9 billion from $21.6 billion in the previous year quarter. Street analysts estimated the company to deliver earnings of $0.21 a share and revenue of $20.3 billion.
Equities Trading UP
Sunedison Inc (NYSE: SUNE ) shares shot up 63 percent to $0.605 after the company reported the completion of an investigation conducted by the Board of Director's audit committee and independent directors. The committee found no identified material misstatements in the company's historical financial statements and no substantial evidence to support a finding of fraud or willful misconduct of management.
Shares of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) got a boost, shooting up 11 percent to $18.43. BofA Merrill Lynch upgraded 3D Systems from Underperform to Buy, while raising the price objective from $11 to $26.
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: SNTA ) shares were also up, gaining 61 percent to $0.393. Synta Pharmaceuticals announced plans to merge with privately-held Madrigal Pharmaceuticals.
Equities Trading DOWN
Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX ) shares dropped 19 percent to $27.32 as the company lowered its revenue and adjusted gross margin guidance for the third quarter. The company projected revenue of around $2.6 billion and adjusted gross margin of 23 percent.
Shares of Energy XXI Ltd (NASDAQ: EXXI ) were down 72 percent to $0.181 after the company announced that it and some of its subsidiaries have entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with holders of more than 63 percent of its secured second lien 11.0 percent notes. Energy XXI added that in order to implement the terms of the RSA, it has commenced cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Chiasma Inc (NASDAQ: CHMA ) was down, falling around 13 percent to $9.51 ahead of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision on Friday to approve or reject the company's therapy. The status of its oral treatment for acromegaly, a capsule known as Mycapssa, will be in focus on Friday. The Street's biotechnology expert Adam Feuerstein stated that an investor source believes the FDA will reject Chiasma's capsules because data from a single-arm study failed to demonstrate a clinically meaningful benefit among patients.
Commodities
In commodity news, oil traded up 0.02 percent to $41.77 while gold traded down 1.70 percent to $1,227.10.
Silver traded down 0.89 percent Thursday to $16.18, while copper rose 0.12 percent to $2.17.
Eurozone
European shares closed higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.27 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.46 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index gained 0.90 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX climbed 0.67 percent, and the French CAC 40 gained 0.47 percent, while U.K. shares rose 0.03 percent.
Economics
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.10 percent for March, versus economists' expectations for a 0.20 percent growth.
U.S. jobless claims dropped 13,000 to 253,000 last week. However, economists were projecting initial jobless claims to reach 270,000 in the week.
Natural-gas supplies slipped 3 billion cubic feet for the week ended April 8, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) got a boost, shooting up 11 percent to $18.43. The committee found no identified material misstatements in the company's historical financial statements and no substantial evidence to support a finding of fraud or willful misconduct of management. Equities Trading DOWN Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX ) shares dropped 19 percent to $27.32 as the company lowered its revenue and adjusted gross margin guidance for the third quarter.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) got a boost, shooting up 11 percent to $18.43. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT ), up 4 percent, and NQ Mobile Inc (ADR) (NYSE: NQ ), up 2 percent. Top Headline Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ) reported a drop in its net income for the first quarter.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) got a boost, shooting up 11 percent to $18.43. Shares of Energy XXI Ltd (NASDAQ: EXXI ) were down 72 percent to $0.181 after the company announced that it and some of its subsidiaries have entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with holders of more than 63 percent of its secured second lien 11.0 percent notes. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.27 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.46 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index gained 0.90 percent.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) got a boost, shooting up 11 percent to $18.43. Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.05 percent to 17,918.07 while the NASDAQ declined 0.08 percent to 4,943.37. Equities Trading DOWN Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX ) shares dropped 19 percent to $27.32 as the company lowered its revenue and adjusted gross margin guidance for the third quarter.
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Stratasys Stock Moves Higher on 3D Systems News
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Now what: Over the last three months, Stratasys' stock is up over 50%, even though the company reported that its fourth-quarter revenue fell 20.2% year over year to $173.4 million. This move suggests that investors are expecting better days ahead, which management reinforced when its 2016 full-year revenue guidance called for a 2.7% annual sales increase at the midpoint of the $700 million to $730 million revenue range.
Ultimately, Stratasys' move higher is based on the future being better than the past. Considering the industry has yet to show a meaningful improvement in demand, this may be a risk that's too great for more conservative investors to bet on.
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Considering the industry has yet to show a meaningful improvement in demand, this may be a risk that's too great for more conservative investors to bet on. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. The article Stratasys Stock Moves Higher on 3D Systems News originally appeared on Fool.com.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The article Stratasys Stock Moves Higher on 3D Systems News originally appeared on Fool.com.
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This move suggests that investors are expecting better days ahead, which management reinforced when its 2016 full-year revenue guidance called for a 2.7% annual sales increase at the midpoint of the $700 million to $730 million revenue range. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Now what: Over the last three months, Stratasys' stock is up over 50%, even though the company reported that its fourth-quarter revenue fell 20.2% year over year to $173.4 million. Considering the industry has yet to show a meaningful improvement in demand, this may be a risk that's too great for more conservative investors to bet on. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Why Is 3D Systems (DDD) Stock Soaring Today?
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Although the 3D printing revolution hasn't quite panned out like many investors expected so far, industry leader 3D Systems DDD is soaring over 13% in morning trading Tuesday after an important analyst upgrade.
Merrill Lynch gave 3D Systems' stock the rare double upgrade, moving its rating to "Buy" all the way from "Underperform." It has also raised the price target for the stock to $26, the highest of all analyst firms.
Shares closed at $16.60 on Wednesday, despite the consensus price target sitting at just $12.27.
Merrill Lynch announced the upgrade this morning in a conference call. Wamsi Mohan, the analyst behind the call, cited the company's new chief executive as a major factor, arguing that he has the ability to develop a new strategy and cost structure.
"Our Buy rating on 3D Systems is predicated on the strong likelihood that the new CEO will turn around the business through a new direction and strategy… The alignment of cost structure with revenue growth, implementation of strategic acquisitions, and portfolio optimization can drive earnings expansion, even while end market demand remains subdued," Mohan said.
Today's upgrade comes in the wake of 3D Systems' sale of its education-focused STEAMtrax technology to Polar 3D. Part of 3D Systems' restructuring seems to be including a move away from consumer level 3D printers and in to the more profitable professional and industrial markets.
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Although the 3D printing revolution hasn't quite panned out like many investors expected so far, industry leader 3D Systems DDD is soaring over 13% in morning trading Tuesday after an important analyst upgrade. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Wamsi Mohan, the analyst behind the call, cited the company's new chief executive as a major factor, arguing that he has the ability to develop a new strategy and cost structure.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Although the 3D printing revolution hasn't quite panned out like many investors expected so far, industry leader 3D Systems DDD is soaring over 13% in morning trading Tuesday after an important analyst upgrade. Merrill Lynch gave 3D Systems' stock the rare double upgrade, moving its rating to "Buy" all the way from "Underperform."
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Although the 3D printing revolution hasn't quite panned out like many investors expected so far, industry leader 3D Systems DDD is soaring over 13% in morning trading Tuesday after an important analyst upgrade. Merrill Lynch gave 3D Systems' stock the rare double upgrade, moving its rating to "Buy" all the way from "Underperform."
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Although the 3D printing revolution hasn't quite panned out like many investors expected so far, industry leader 3D Systems DDD is soaring over 13% in morning trading Tuesday after an important analyst upgrade. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Merrill Lynch announced the upgrade this morning in a conference call.
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3D Systems Corporation: Earn Cash in High-Flying DDD
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Merrill Lynch just printed a boatload of profits for 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) shareholders. The gift came in the form of an upgrade shifting Merrill's rating on DDD from Underperform to Buy.
Shares rallied as much as 19% before paring back gains slightly, no doubt on profit-taking from giddy bulls wanting to cash in on their good fortune.
What's particularly impressive is that the profit fest comes after DDD had almost tripled from its mid-January low of $6. So, yeah, consider today's scorcher the exclamation point at the end of an incredibly bullish sentence.
While the popular 3D printing stock remains a far, far cry from its peak it's done one heck of a job resurrecting itself this year. 3D Systems does report earnings on May 5, so time will tell if the buying binge that has taken the stock by storm is justified by a continued earnings recovery.
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While I'd love nothing more than to pile into DDD here, prudence dictates caution. The stock is overbought by darn near any measure, providing a poor risk/reward entry for spectators looking to join the bullish herd. A pullback or some consolidation in the coming days would do wonders in generating a lower risk opportunity.
Were I an owner of 3D Systems with the good fortune of scooping up shares in the single digits, I actually would consider ringing the register here. The massive volume accompanying today's rally could be signaling exhaustion.
Short DDD Puts for Cash
If you think the recovery in DDD stock has staying power, consider selling out-of-the-money puts. The naked put play essentially allows you to get paid for your willingness to buy shares at a discount, a potential win-win for would-be buyers of the stock.
Sell the May $15 put for 70 cents or better. The max reward is limited to the initial 70 cents and will be captured if DDD sits above $15 at May expiration.
The risk is that you have to buy 100 shares at $15 if 3D Systems sits below $15 at expiration. Since you received 70 cents your cost basis would actually be $14.30, which may not be a bad area to go long the stock, especially if this uptrend continues in the months ahead.
At the time of this writing Tyler Craig had no positions in any of the aforementioned securities.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Merrill Lynch just printed a boatload of profits for 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) shareholders. The gift came in the form of an upgrade shifting Merrill's rating on DDD from Underperform to Buy. What's particularly impressive is that the profit fest comes after DDD had almost tripled from its mid-January low of $6.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Merrill Lynch just printed a boatload of profits for 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) shareholders. More From InvestorPlace SunEdison Inc: SUNE Stock Is Still Dead Meat Fitbit Inc: Shape Up Your Portfolio With FIT Options Seagate Technology PLC: Hard Drives Are a Hard Sell The post 3D Systems Corporation: Earn Cash in High-Flying DDD appeared first on InvestorPlace . The gift came in the form of an upgrade shifting Merrill's rating on DDD from Underperform to Buy.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Merrill Lynch just printed a boatload of profits for 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) shareholders. Short DDD Puts for Cash If you think the recovery in DDD stock has staying power, consider selling out-of-the-money puts. More From InvestorPlace SunEdison Inc: SUNE Stock Is Still Dead Meat Fitbit Inc: Shape Up Your Portfolio With FIT Options Seagate Technology PLC: Hard Drives Are a Hard Sell The post 3D Systems Corporation: Earn Cash in High-Flying DDD appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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More From InvestorPlace SunEdison Inc: SUNE Stock Is Still Dead Meat Fitbit Inc: Shape Up Your Portfolio With FIT Options Seagate Technology PLC: Hard Drives Are a Hard Sell The post 3D Systems Corporation: Earn Cash in High-Flying DDD appeared first on InvestorPlace . InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Merrill Lynch just printed a boatload of profits for 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) shareholders. The gift came in the form of an upgrade shifting Merrill's rating on DDD from Underperform to Buy.
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3D Systems (DDD) Offloads its Unit STEAMtrax to Polar 3D
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In line with its strategy to step away from consumer level 3D printers, 3D Systems CorporationDDD offloaded its unit STEAMtrax to Polar 3D. The financial terms of the deal were kept under wraps.
Polar 3D will be acquiring STEAMtrax's technology, customers and its team. Former CEO of STEAMtrax and recently VP, Global K-12 Education at 3D Systems, Dee Kerr is joining Polar 3D as its President.
STEAMtrax is an online, STEAM based curriculum that integrates 3D printing technology, engineering and CAD modeling with fundamental academic streams like science, arts, math, language, social studies and art. The platform's transition to Polar 3D will enable it to leverage the Polar Cloud and integrate a Cloud-based learning system.
STEAMtrax had earlier integrated its 3D design, printing, and scanning programs with 3D System's now discontinued Cube 3D printer and Sense Scanner. The platform can help create customized curricula with problem based, thematic storylines, thus making education relevant and fun.
Polar 3D is committed to implement 3D printing in schools, introducing and developing the educational use of the technology, thus driving the younger generations toward innovation and an entrepreneurial frame of mind.
3D Systems is undergoing a restructuring phase and plans to channelize its resources toward more profitable areas in professional and industrial markets. The leading 3D printer maker recently announced its decision to cease the production of Cube, its entry-level consumer 3D printer. Although this might hurt revenues in the short term, we believe that it will direct the company's resources toward higher margin products, enhancing profitability in the long run.
Over the past few quarters, 3D Systems has been experiencing unfavorable broader market conditions that have badly hit its financial performance. However, with the 3D printing industry gaining traction again after a prolonged period of decline, 3D Systems seems set to chart a favorable long-term growth graph.
In fact, per the Wohlers Report 2014, the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow to $12.8 billion by 2018 from $3.07 billion in 2013 in terms of revenues, and exceed $21 billion by 2020 with a CAGR of 34%. As the industry leader in 3D printing, 3D Systems retains its strength to capitalize on the favorable market conditions.
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Other favorably ranked stocks in the industry are Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , Identiv, Inc. INVE and Lenovo Group Limited LNVGY . While Stratasys sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Identiv and Lenovo carry the same Zacks Rank as 3D Systems.
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In line with its strategy to step away from consumer level 3D printers, 3D Systems CorporationDDD offloaded its unit STEAMtrax to Polar 3D. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Polar 3D is committed to implement 3D printing in schools, introducing and developing the educational use of the technology, thus driving the younger generations toward innovation and an entrepreneurial frame of mind.
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Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In line with its strategy to step away from consumer level 3D printers, 3D Systems CorporationDDD offloaded its unit STEAMtrax to Polar 3D. Other favorably ranked stocks in the industry are Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , Identiv, Inc. INVE and Lenovo Group Limited LNVGY .
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Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In line with its strategy to step away from consumer level 3D printers, 3D Systems CorporationDDD offloaded its unit STEAMtrax to Polar 3D. While Stratasys sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Identiv and Lenovo carry the same Zacks Rank as 3D Systems.
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Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In line with its strategy to step away from consumer level 3D printers, 3D Systems CorporationDDD offloaded its unit STEAMtrax to Polar 3D. Polar 3D will be acquiring STEAMtrax's technology, customers and its team.
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Technology Sector Update for 04/12/2016: DDD,ZHNE,JNPR
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Technology stocks have been starting to stretch out their earlier gains in afternoon trade Tuesday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 increasing around 0.5% this afternoon.
In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) shares were falling this afternoon, resuming a morning slide that followed the 3-D printer company selling its STEAMtrax product line to privately held Polar 3D.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
STEAMtrax is an STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) -based curriculum also integrating computer-aided design modeling and 3D printing with core academic subjects. The STEAMtrax curriculum currently is available for K-8 students with a high school curriculum set to launch in August.
DDD shares recently were down almost 2% at $16.18, giving back a mid-morning advance that lifted the stock back above its break-even mark and retracing an opening drop as low as $16.00 a share.
In other sector news,
(+) ZHNE, (+3.0%) Announces merger plans with Dasan Network Solutions, issuing shares to Dasan that give it a 58% stake in the combined companies, which will be renamed DASAN Zhone Solutions and trade under the "DZSI" ticker.
(-) JNPR, (-8.1%) Trims Q1 outlook, now expecting between $1.09 bln to $1.1 bln in revenue, trailing the $1.17 bln consensus. Sees non-GAAP EPS of $0.35 to $0.37, trailing Street view by at least $0.07 per share.
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In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) shares were falling this afternoon, resuming a morning slide that followed the 3-D printer company selling its STEAMtrax product line to privately held Polar 3D. DDD shares recently were down almost 2% at $16.18, giving back a mid-morning advance that lifted the stock back above its break-even mark and retracing an opening drop as low as $16.00 a share. STEAMtrax is an STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) -based curriculum also integrating computer-aided design modeling and 3D printing with core academic subjects.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) shares were falling this afternoon, resuming a morning slide that followed the 3-D printer company selling its STEAMtrax product line to privately held Polar 3D. DDD shares recently were down almost 2% at $16.18, giving back a mid-morning advance that lifted the stock back above its break-even mark and retracing an opening drop as low as $16.00 a share.
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In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) shares were falling this afternoon, resuming a morning slide that followed the 3-D printer company selling its STEAMtrax product line to privately held Polar 3D. DDD shares recently were down almost 2% at $16.18, giving back a mid-morning advance that lifted the stock back above its break-even mark and retracing an opening drop as low as $16.00 a share. Technology stocks have been starting to stretch out their earlier gains in afternoon trade Tuesday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 increasing around 0.5% this afternoon.
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In company news, 3D Systems ( DDD ) shares were falling this afternoon, resuming a morning slide that followed the 3-D printer company selling its STEAMtrax product line to privately held Polar 3D. DDD shares recently were down almost 2% at $16.18, giving back a mid-morning advance that lifted the stock back above its break-even mark and retracing an opening drop as low as $16.00 a share. Technology stocks have been starting to stretch out their earlier gains in afternoon trade Tuesday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 increasing around 0.5% this afternoon.
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3 Stocks We're Ready to Sell
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At The Motley Fool, we're big fans of buying high-quality companies and sticking with them for the long term. However, you sometimes need to be willing to sell a position when the investment thesis is not playing out as expected, or if the business fundamentals are simply deteriorating.
In that spirit, we asked our contributors to share with our readers which stocks they might consider selling in the middle term, and names such as 3D Systems , Pfizer , and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. popped up during the conversation.
Andres Cardenal : 3D Systems stock is up by 165% from its low point in January, but even after this massive gain, the stock is still down by more than 40% over the last 12 months. This shows that 3D Systems is a tremendously volatile stock, and that's not even the worst part. Volatility would not be much of a problem if the business fundamentals were moving in the right direction, but 3D Systems is a fairly uncertain investment at this stage.
The company is one of the leading players in 3D printing, an exciting industry offering potential for innovative disruption. Nevertheless, just because the industry looks promising doesn't guarantee that different companies in the business will be solid propositions for investors, and 3D Systems is just not delivering in accordance to expectations.
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The bottom line is that Pfizer's cohort of newly approved products are being diluted -- from a value creation standpoint -- by the drugmaker's older products that have lost patent protection. The merger with Allergan would have positioned Pfizer for a possible split in, perhaps, 2018 to solve this problem, but management's decision to shutter the merger after the tax benefits evaporated leaves the company in a precarious position going forward.
Basically, Pfizer is wasting, in my opinion, some of the best years of its Innovative Products business because of its burning desire to lower its effective tax rate. In the process, Pfizer is getting left behind by many of its big pharma peers that are already starting to push past the patent cliff. Worse still, management doesn't appear to have a solid plan in place to finally resolve these lingering patent problems, and that's the main reason I may part with my shares in the not-so-distant future.
JasonHall : This is a tough one for me, but I think in the long run, it's going to be the right decision to sell Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Why is it tough? Because I love the business, and I think it's likely to beat the market's total returns on average over the long term.
So, why sell a business I love? Because I hold shares in an IRA, and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is a master limited partnership, or MLP.
Why does that matter? It matters because MLPs don't pay corporate taxes, passing the tax liability down to investors. And unfortunately, that can lead to owing taxes on distributions, even if the shares are held in a retirement account . It's a terribly inefficient investment in a tax-advantaged retirement account.
Today, it's not a problem, since the income I derive from my Brookfield Infrastructure Partners investment is still below the threshold that would cause me to owe tax on it. But it's in my best interest to not build up enough assets like Brookfield in my retirement accounts over time, since they could turn into a problem down the road. In other words, this is purely a tax-planning move.
For that reason, I'm probably going to sell the units I hold in my IRA, though I'm certainly not selling the ones I own in my taxable investing account. To the contrary, this would be one of the first income investments I'd buy in a taxable brokerage account.
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The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. And we think its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early, in-the-know investors! To be one of them, just click here .
The article 3 Stocks We're Ready to Sell originally appeared on Fool.com.
Andres Cardenal owns shares of 3D Systems. George Budwell owns shares of Allergan PLC and Pfizer. Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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In that spirit, we asked our contributors to share with our readers which stocks they might consider selling in the middle term, and names such as 3D Systems , Pfizer , and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. popped up during the conversation. Basically, Pfizer is wasting, in my opinion, some of the best years of its Innovative Products business because of its burning desire to lower its effective tax rate. Worse still, management doesn't appear to have a solid plan in place to finally resolve these lingering patent problems, and that's the main reason I may part with my shares in the not-so-distant future.
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In that spirit, we asked our contributors to share with our readers which stocks they might consider selling in the middle term, and names such as 3D Systems , Pfizer , and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. popped up during the conversation. Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.
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In that spirit, we asked our contributors to share with our readers which stocks they might consider selling in the middle term, and names such as 3D Systems , Pfizer , and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. popped up during the conversation. A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.
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Today, it's not a problem, since the income I derive from my Brookfield Infrastructure Partners investment is still below the threshold that would cause me to owe tax on it. For that reason, I'm probably going to sell the units I hold in my IRA, though I'm certainly not selling the ones I own in my taxable investing account. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.
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Why Carbon's M1 3D Printer Subscription-Pricing Model Is a Brilliant Move
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Image source: Carbon.
Start-up Carbon, previously known as Carbon3D, commercially launched its much anticipated first 3D printer, the M1, on April 1. The printer targeted at enterprise customers is powered by the company's potentially game-changing Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) 3D-printing technology, which has been demonstrated to be super-speedy and can reportedly produce production-quality polymer parts.
One of the most unique things about this launch is that the M1 will be available to customers via a subscription-pricing model -- a 3D printing industry first. After giving some background, I'll talk about why this pricing model is a brilliant move that could help Carbon capture business in an environment where the industry's largest players, 3D Systems and Stratasys , are struggling.
Carbon and CLIP
Carbon, founded in 2013, wowed the tech world last March when co-founder and CEO Joseph DeSimone unveiled and demonstrated CLIP at the 2015 TED conference. Things have since moved fast, with the company's total funding now over $140 million. Backers include top venture capital firm Sequoia and big-name tech players Google Ventures ( Alphabet 's venture capital arm) and Autodesk . Early customers include Johnson & Johnson and Ford, with former Ford CEO Alan Mulally joining Carbon's board last spring.
Image source: Carbon.
CLIP was reportedly 25 to 100 times faster than the leading 3D-printing technologies PolyJet, selective laser sintering (SLS), and stereolithography (SLA) when tested last year to produce the same 51-millimeter-diameter complex part. This speed advantage results from CLIP "growing" polymer parts continuously , via harnessing UV light and oxygen, whereas other commercialized 3D-printing techs pause briefly after each layer is printed. Just as important, CLIP reportedly has immense materials possibilities, can produce objects with smoother surface finishes than conventionally 3D-printed parts and, thanks to its continuous production process, with structural consistencies on par with injection-molded ones.
CLIP has the potential to disrupt the manufacturing sector, as speed, materials capabilities, surface quality, and structural integrity are widely considered the top hurdles holding 3D printing back from moving beyond prototyping and select very short-run production applications into a greater array of manufacturing applications.
While the tech is garnering many accolades, there are skeptics. Terry Wohlers of Wohlers Associates, a top 3D-printing insights and consultancy firm, has expressed concerns about CLIP to Bloomberg and other outlets. These center around the tendency of plastic parts produced by the existing commercialized technologies that also use UV light in their processes (SLA and PolyJet) to degrade over time, particularly due to exposure to light. It's a legitimate issue about processes that use UV light, in general, but I'd not pay it too much heed regarding CLIP at this stage. CLIP is, indeed, a close cousin of SLA, though there are meaningful differences and technological advances can certainly occur in decades-old technology.
According to Bloomberg , "DeSimone says his unique processes help, not hurt, the finished product, especially the way Carbon mixes its plastics from distinct components just before printing. This makes them stronger, he says, because they finish binding together after they've been hit with the UV light." DeSimone is considered a leading authority on polymer chemistry. He's on leave as Chancellor's Eminent Professor of Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill and Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University, and held 150 issued patents at this time last year. This isn't to say there are any guarantees -- nobody can know for sure yet how these parts, which are being rigorously tested, will hold up over time. But this isn't a horse I'd bet against.
Carbon's M1
Image source: Carbon.
The M1 is an Internet-connected 3D printer with a build envelope of 144 w x 81 d x 330 h millimeters -- equivalent to about 5.7 x 3.2 x 13 inches. Carbon is touting the M1 as ideal for functional prototyping and low-volume manufacturing applications. Parts produced by the M1 reportedly have the mechanical properties, resolution, and surface finish needed for production applications.
The M1 is about software as much as it's about hardware, which will benefit Carbon and its customers. Offering Internet-connected printers allows Carbon to monitor more than 1 million data points produced by each printer in a day. If an issue is detected, Carbon can send out software fixes, just as it can send out software updates -- very Tesla -like. This model will help improve and speed up the development of the M1 and future CLIP-powered printers.
The company also launched seven novel resins, including a rigid polyurethane, an elastomer with spring-like properties, and a tough resin that can reportedly withstand temperatures of up to 426 degrees Fahrenheit.
Its speed relative to leading 3D-printing techs? Impossible to say. Carbon introduced proprietary resins that nobody else offers, so comparison tests aren't possible. The takeaways on speed, for now, are that CLIP has been demonstrated to sport a considerable speed advantage over leading 3D-printing techs and that the speed advantage will vary depending upon factors such as material and part complexity.
Carbon's industry-first subscription pricing is a great move
The basic M1 subscription package, including software and support, is priced at $40,000 per year, with a minimum three-year term. On-site installation and training is $10,000. The initial accessory pack (required, unless customers already own the items) will run $12,000. Customers get a huge deal if they subscribe to more than one build platform.
Image source: Carbon.
The benefit of the subscription-pricing model to customers, according to Carbon's website, is that it "reduces the overhead involved with capital equipment purchases and the complexity that often comes with the additional service agreements. It makes it possible for customers to leverage CLIP now, without losing the ability to upgrade as new products are released."
This pricing model is a terrific move -- at least initially. (It's possible some customers will eventually want to own their systems.) It should help increase adoption of 3D-printing tech among those companies that have been sitting on the fence due to the high initial upfront costs. It also removes what has likely been, in my opinion, one reason 3D Systems and Stratasys have experienced a significant slowdown in demand for enterprise 3D printers since the start of 2015: the reluctance among some companies to make huge capital expenditures for a 3D printer -- which can reach well into six figures -- because of concerns that it might too soon be outdated by newer technology.
It's impossible, of course, to be certain as to all the factors at play in this slowdown -- and their degree of importance. Stratasys has attributed the weak demand to overcapacity in the field due to the large number of printers purchased during the previous few years. It seems probable that this explanation accounts for the bulk of the slowdown, but it's possible -- even probable -- that at least some companies are delaying their buying decisions due, indeed, to concern that they'll be stuck with pricey tech that's not the best fit for their needs. It's been well known that Carbon and HP Inc . planned to launch 3D printers with reportedly compelling features in 2016, and other large companies, such as Canon, also plan to enter the space.
Final thoughts
While I believe Carbon's subscription-pricing model is a fantastic move -- at least initially -- we'll have to wait to see how it plays out. More important, we'll have to wait to see how satisfied customers are with parts produced by the M1 over the long term, though early customer feedback is very positive.
CLIP has disruptive potential. Even if it turns out to be a humongous winner, however, it's highly unlikely that one 3D-printing tech will ever be the best fit for all applications involving polymers. CLIP, for instance, cannot produce multimaterial objects, a capability that some customers will probably continue to desire for the final stage of prototyping. Stratasys and 3D Systems make printers with such capabilities, with Stratasys' Connex printers particularly favored in this space.
Carbon is moving fast, which isn't surprising given the combination of DeSimone's background (both technically and in putting together and leading teams) and its A-Team backers. If CLIP's promise is even just partially realized, 3D Systems and Stratasys will need to play at the top of their games with respect to innovation and execution if they want to remain the top dogs in the 3D-printing space.
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Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A and C shares), and Ford. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Johnson & Johnson, and Stratasys. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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The printer targeted at enterprise customers is powered by the company's potentially game-changing Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) 3D-printing technology, which has been demonstrated to be super-speedy and can reportedly produce production-quality polymer parts. CLIP was reportedly 25 to 100 times faster than the leading 3D-printing technologies PolyJet, selective laser sintering (SLS), and stereolithography (SLA) when tested last year to produce the same 51-millimeter-diameter complex part. Just as important, CLIP reportedly has immense materials possibilities, can produce objects with smoother surface finishes than conventionally 3D-printed parts and, thanks to its continuous production process, with structural consistencies on par with injection-molded ones.
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Backers include top venture capital firm Sequoia and big-name tech players Google Ventures ( Alphabet 's venture capital arm) and Autodesk . Early customers include Johnson & Johnson and Ford, with former Ford CEO Alan Mulally joining Carbon's board last spring. CLIP has the potential to disrupt the manufacturing sector, as speed, materials capabilities, surface quality, and structural integrity are widely considered the top hurdles holding 3D printing back from moving beyond prototyping and select very short-run production applications into a greater array of manufacturing applications.
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The printer targeted at enterprise customers is powered by the company's potentially game-changing Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) 3D-printing technology, which has been demonstrated to be super-speedy and can reportedly produce production-quality polymer parts. Carbon and CLIP Carbon, founded in 2013, wowed the tech world last March when co-founder and CEO Joseph DeSimone unveiled and demonstrated CLIP at the 2015 TED conference. It also removes what has likely been, in my opinion, one reason 3D Systems and Stratasys have experienced a significant slowdown in demand for enterprise 3D printers since the start of 2015: the reluctance among some companies to make huge capital expenditures for a 3D printer -- which can reach well into six figures -- because of concerns that it might too soon be outdated by newer technology.
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The printer targeted at enterprise customers is powered by the company's potentially game-changing Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) 3D-printing technology, which has been demonstrated to be super-speedy and can reportedly produce production-quality polymer parts. This pricing model is a terrific move -- at least initially. More important, we'll have to wait to see how satisfied customers are with parts produced by the M1 over the long term, though early customer feedback is very positive.
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3D Systems Expands MultiJet Printing with ProJet MJP 2500
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Premium 3D printing products and service provider 3D SystemsDDD recently expanded its MultiJet Printing 3D printers portfolio with the launch of ProJet MJP 2500 Series. Available commercially, the latest line of printers will significantly accelerate engineering workflow of professionals by allowing them to enjoy clean operation and easy post-processing.
Inside the Headlines
Powered by the company's latest MJP EasyClean System, the ProJet MJP 2500 Series is capable of providing hands-off, chemical-free finishing eliminating the need for waterlines and other disposal considerations. Currently available in two variants, MJP 2500 and the MJP 2500 Plus, these printers are compatible with durable white and black plastic as well as rigid plastics like flexible elastomeric black and elastomeric natural that expands its scope of use.
The printers also provide an "in-office 3D printing" solution that will allow professionals to come up with precision models, prototypes and injection-molded-quality parts seamlessly. Moreover, ProJet MJP 2500 Series printers has been designed to help users quickly test ideas, reduce design cycle, slash development costs, reduce time and waste of reprinting broken parts thereby contributing to the overall development of the end products.
These printers also feature the 3DSPRINT software that offers a comprehensive platform to allow file repair, optimal part positioning and print queue management. 3D Systems' beta tester Nike has revealed exceptional results for ProJet MJP 2500 which allows them to print complex geometries that were previously unthinkable.
Bottom Line
3D Systems' recent product launches reflect its strategy to reap synergies from the overall positive sentiment that is currently guiding the 3D printing industry. Infiltration of 3D printing in almost every field ranging from automotive and consumer products to defense and industrial/business machines have reinvigorated fresh interest in this industry after a relatively gloomy 2015 which saw a deterioration in major 3D printing stocks. Going forward, 3D Systems expects its innovative portfolio to drive over 30% organic growth in the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings.
Encouragingly, over the past 30 days, three estimates moved higher for 3D Systems while earnings projections improved constructively, with estimates narrowing from a loss of 5 cents a share 30 days ago, to a loss of 1 penny today, a move of 80%. 3D Systems' impressive recovery has struck a cord with investors with the stock gaining 24% last month. As a matter of fact, 3D Systems bounced back on an earnings surprise recorded in fourth-quarter 2015 after two consecutive misses in the trailing quarters. Meanwhile, we expect the favorable industry trends to help 3D Systems sustain its growth trajectory.
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Other favorably ranked stocks in the industry are Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , Identiv, Inc. INVE and Lenovo Group Limited LNVGY . While Stratasys sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Identiv and Lenovo carry the same Zacks Rank as 3D Systems.
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Premium 3D printing products and service provider 3D SystemsDDD recently expanded its MultiJet Printing 3D printers portfolio with the launch of ProJet MJP 2500 Series. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Available commercially, the latest line of printers will significantly accelerate engineering workflow of professionals by allowing them to enjoy clean operation and easy post-processing.
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Premium 3D printing products and service provider 3D SystemsDDD recently expanded its MultiJet Printing 3D printers portfolio with the launch of ProJet MJP 2500 Series. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Other favorably ranked stocks in the industry are Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , Identiv, Inc. INVE and Lenovo Group Limited LNVGY .
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Premium 3D printing products and service provider 3D SystemsDDD recently expanded its MultiJet Printing 3D printers portfolio with the launch of ProJet MJP 2500 Series. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While Stratasys sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Identiv and Lenovo carry the same Zacks Rank as 3D Systems.
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Premium 3D printing products and service provider 3D SystemsDDD recently expanded its MultiJet Printing 3D printers portfolio with the launch of ProJet MJP 2500 Series. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Other favorably ranked stocks in the industry are Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , Identiv, Inc. INVE and Lenovo Group Limited LNVGY .
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2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC
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Why 3D Systems Stock Surged 36.9% in March
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DDD data by YCharts .
So what: To recap, 3D Systems released preliminary fourth-quarter earnings in February, before the final results were released in March. 3D Systems' final fourth-quarter revenue fell 2% year over year to $183.4 million, which translated to an adjusted profit of $20.9 million, or $0.19 per share. Sequentially, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter revenue increased by an encouraging 21% compared to the third quarter. Considering Wall Street expected 3D Systems to generate a mere $161 million in fourth-quarter revenue prior to its preliminary earnings, it was a solid beat for the company.
Despite the headline beat and stock surge, 3D Systems' hardware sales fell 16.1% year over year, underscoring continued softness in customer spending. Throughout 2015, 3D printing spending slowed considerably across the industry, which Stratasys believes was caused by an oversaturation of 3D printers already in the marketplace. Ultimately, weakness in 3D printing hardware undermines the long-term promise of 3D Systems' razor-and-blade model, where 3D printer sales fuels recurring sales of high-margin materials to help drive earnings growth.
Now what: Although 3D Systems beat Wall Street expectations, the company does not appear to be out of the woods yet. Management is in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of its entire business, and it expects continued softness in customer demand to persist. Until there's more clarity about industry demand and progress of 3D Systems' restructuring efforts, investors are probably in for more volatility.
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DDD data by YCharts . Considering Wall Street expected 3D Systems to generate a mere $161 million in fourth-quarter revenue prior to its preliminary earnings, it was a solid beat for the company. Throughout 2015, 3D printing spending slowed considerably across the industry, which Stratasys believes was caused by an oversaturation of 3D printers already in the marketplace.
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DDD data by YCharts . 3D Systems' final fourth-quarter revenue fell 2% year over year to $183.4 million, which translated to an adjusted profit of $20.9 million, or $0.19 per share. Despite the headline beat and stock surge, 3D Systems' hardware sales fell 16.1% year over year, underscoring continued softness in customer spending.
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DDD data by YCharts . 3D Systems' final fourth-quarter revenue fell 2% year over year to $183.4 million, which translated to an adjusted profit of $20.9 million, or $0.19 per share. Considering Wall Street expected 3D Systems to generate a mere $161 million in fourth-quarter revenue prior to its preliminary earnings, it was a solid beat for the company.
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DDD data by YCharts . 3D Systems' final fourth-quarter revenue fell 2% year over year to $183.4 million, which translated to an adjusted profit of $20.9 million, or $0.19 per share. Considering Wall Street expected 3D Systems to generate a mere $161 million in fourth-quarter revenue prior to its preliminary earnings, it was a solid beat for the company.
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2016-04-04 00:00:00 UTC
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Carbon3D Unveils the M1: The Future of 3D Printing Is Here
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CLIP's superior speed means that designers can iterate prototypes more quickly and bring products to market faster. Shorter product development cycles save on costs and can improve a company's competitiveness by potentially gaining a first-mover advantage in the marketplace. Faster printing times also make lower-volume manufacturing more economical because fewer printers are required to reach production targets and timelines.
A variety of materials
The M1 is currently compatible with seven resins that harden when exposed to UV rays during the printing process. M1 parts can be printed with a wide range of properties, including flexibility, elasticity, stiffness, heat resistance, and toughness. This is not to be confused with a multimaterial printer that can print parts with varying properties during the same print. The M1 can only print with one material during a print job.
3D Systems and Stratasys both offer multimaterial 3D printers, but they're considered more specialized for late-stage prototyping, often used right before a design is sent off to manufacturing. The M1 likely appeals to a wider audience because it's well suited for varying stages of prototyping and even some low-volume manufacturing.
An industry-first business model
Carbon3D will not be selling M1's in the conventional sense. Users who want access to the M1 will have to purchase a three-year minimum subscription for $40,000 per year. This covers onsite servicing and allows users to upgrade when successors are released. It doesn't include the $10,000 installation fee or the $12,000 "required unless comparable items are owned" accessories pack. Extra build platforms and "window cassettes" that regulate the printing process cost a respective $750 and $5,000 each per year. The total cost of ownership could easily surpass six figures a year per printer after printing materials are factored in.
3D Systems' and Stratasys' professional 3D printers often cost well over six figures. Carbon3D claims that its subscription-only business model reduces overhead associated with the traditional high upfront costs of purchasing professional-grade 3D printers and complexity of warranty service agreements.
The other major reason for the subscription model is to support the continued development of the M1's hardware and software ecosystem. The M1 is Internet-connected and each printer can produce over one million data points per day. These data points allow Carbon3D to remotely monitor M1s in the field for issues, and also help improve the user experience through future software updates that expand capabilities and enhance print quality.
A promising start
Carbon3D has raised $141 million since its founding from highly respected venture capital firms as well as tech heavyweights Google and Autodesk . This large cash hoard and serious intellectual backing makes it safe to assume that Carbon3D did its homework when it decided to adopt a subscription business model. Carbon3D is essentially betting that the high cost of professional 3D printer ownership is limiting adoption in the marketplace today.
It's too early to say if Carbon3D's subscription model is brilliant or completely misses the mark. On one hand, the M1's long-term operating costs are likely to exceed even the costliest of 3D printers, which could limit adoption among larger 3D printing users. On the other, the M1 is technologically superior to all other technologies for a significantly lower upfront investment, which could be exactly what the market and prospective 3D printing users has been waiting for.
Ultimately, if the M1 and its subscription plan proves to be successful, 3D Systems and Stratasys may be left catching up to the new industry pacesetter.
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The article Carbon3D Unveils the M1: The Future of 3D Printing Is Here originally appeared on Fool.com.
Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and Alphabet (A & C shares), and The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends the latter. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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Faster printing times also make lower-volume manufacturing more economical because fewer printers are required to reach production targets and timelines. Carbon3D claims that its subscription-only business model reduces overhead associated with the traditional high upfront costs of purchasing professional-grade 3D printers and complexity of warranty service agreements. These data points allow Carbon3D to remotely monitor M1s in the field for issues, and also help improve the user experience through future software updates that expand capabilities and enhance print quality.
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Carbon3D is essentially betting that the high cost of professional 3D printer ownership is limiting adoption in the marketplace today. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and Alphabet (A & C shares), and The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends the latter. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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This is not to be confused with a multimaterial printer that can print parts with varying properties during the same print. The total cost of ownership could easily surpass six figures a year per printer after printing materials are factored in. On one hand, the M1's long-term operating costs are likely to exceed even the costliest of 3D printers, which could limit adoption among larger 3D printing users.
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3D Systems and Stratasys both offer multimaterial 3D printers, but they're considered more specialized for late-stage prototyping, often used right before a design is sent off to manufacturing. Carbon3D is essentially betting that the high cost of professional 3D printer ownership is limiting adoption in the marketplace today. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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2016-04-04 00:00:00 UTC
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Can 3D Systems (DDD) Run Higher on Strong Earnings Estimate Revisions?
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is aprovider of 3D printing products and services that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.
These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on DDD's earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that 3D Systems could be a solid choice for investors.
Current Quarter Estimates for DDD
In the past 30 days, 3 estimates have gone higher for 3D Systems while none has gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates narrowing from a loss of 5 cents a share 30 days ago, to a loss of 1 penny today, a move of 80%.
Current Year Estimates for DDD
Meanwhile, 3D Systems' current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 3 estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from break-even level 30 days ago to earnings of 16 cents per share today, a significant increase.
Bottom Line
The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 20.5% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So investors may definitely want to consider this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock to profit in the near future.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is aprovider of 3D printing products and services that could be an interesting play for investors. These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on DDD's earnings for the coming quarter and year. Current Quarter Estimates for DDD In the past 30 days, 3 estimates have gone higher for 3D Systems while none has gone lower in the same time period.
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Current Year Estimates for DDD Meanwhile, 3D Systems' current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 3 estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. 3D Systems CorporationDDD is aprovider of 3D printing products and services that could be an interesting play for investors. These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on DDD's earnings for the coming quarter and year.
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Current Quarter Estimates for DDD In the past 30 days, 3 estimates have gone higher for 3D Systems while none has gone lower in the same time period. Current Year Estimates for DDD Meanwhile, 3D Systems' current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 3 estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. 3D Systems CorporationDDD is aprovider of 3D printing products and services that could be an interesting play for investors.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD is aprovider of 3D printing products and services that could be an interesting play for investors. These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on DDD's earnings for the coming quarter and year. Current Quarter Estimates for DDD In the past 30 days, 3 estimates have gone higher for 3D Systems while none has gone lower in the same time period.
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Technology Sector Update for 04/04/2016: DDD,HPQ,RKUS,BRCD,SUNE
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -0.45%
AAPL +1.50%
IBM +0.16%
CSCO -1.78%
GOOG -0.71%
Technology stocks were drifting somewhat from their earlier highs, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 posting a 0.4% increase%.
In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after the 3D-printer company today named Vyomesh Joshi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Vyomesh joins 3D Systems from HP Inc ( HPQ ), where he led the hardware company's $26 billion printing business and was was responsible for doubling the printing unit's operating profits during his 11 years in charge.
He succeeds interim-CEO Andy Johnson, who will return to his permanent responsibilities as executive vice president and chief legal officer at 3D Systems.
DDD shares recently were nearly 4% at $15.72 apiece, staying within close range of their $15.85-a-share session high. HPQ was down about 1% at $12.15 a share this afternoon, trading underwater throughout most of today's session.
In other sector news,
(+) RKUS, (+31.7%) Agrees to $1.5 bln acquisition bid by Brocade ( BRCD ), which will pay $14.43 a share for each RKUS share, a 44.3% premium over Friday's closing price.
(-) SUNE, (-51.9%) Reportedly is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to Wall Street Journal.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after the 3D-printer company today named Vyomesh Joshi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. DDD shares recently were nearly 4% at $15.72 apiece, staying within close range of their $15.85-a-share session high. Technology stocks were drifting somewhat from their earlier highs, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 posting a 0.4% increase%.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after the 3D-printer company today named Vyomesh Joshi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. DDD shares recently were nearly 4% at $15.72 apiece, staying within close range of their $15.85-a-share session high.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after the 3D-printer company today named Vyomesh Joshi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. DDD shares recently were nearly 4% at $15.72 apiece, staying within close range of their $15.85-a-share session high. Technology stocks were drifting somewhat from their earlier highs, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 posting a 0.4% increase%.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after the 3D-printer company today named Vyomesh Joshi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. DDD shares recently were nearly 4% at $15.72 apiece, staying within close range of their $15.85-a-share session high. Technology stocks were drifting somewhat from their earlier highs, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 posting a 0.4% increase%.
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Why You Shouldn???t Bet Against 3D Systems (DDD) Stock
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One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is 3D Systems CorporationDDD .This is because this security in the Computer Mini space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. This is arguably taking place in the Computer Mini space as it currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 21 out of more than 250 industries, suggesting it is well-positioned from this perspective, especially when compared to other segments out there.
Meanwhile, 3D Systems is actually looking pretty good on its own too. The firm has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, suggesting analysts are becoming a bit more bullish on the firm's prospects in both the short and long term.
In fact, over the past month, current quarter estimates have narrowed from a loss of 5 cents per share to a loss of a penny per share, while current year estimates have increased from breakeven to earn 16 cents per share. This has helped DDD to earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), further underscoring the company's solid position.
So, if you are looking for a decent pick in a strong industry, consider 3D Systems. Not only is its industry currently in the top third, but it is seeing solid estimate revisions as of late, suggesting it could be a very interesting choice for investors seeking a name in this great industry segment.
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One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is 3D Systems CorporationDDD .This is because this security in the Computer Mini space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This has helped DDD to earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), further underscoring the company's solid position. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is 3D Systems CorporationDDD .This is because this security in the Computer Mini space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This has helped DDD to earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), further underscoring the company's solid position. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is 3D Systems CorporationDDD .This is because this security in the Computer Mini space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This has helped DDD to earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), further underscoring the company's solid position. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is 3D Systems CorporationDDD .This is because this security in the Computer Mini space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This has helped DDD to earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), further underscoring the company's solid position. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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4 Best Tech Stocks for Momentum Investors Right Now
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Most of the stocks ended 2015 on a dismal note due to several global concerns such as decline in oil prices , slowdown in the Chinese economy and the strengthening U.S. dollar. The scenario has not changed much this year too.
The ongoingglobal marketinstability has led several economies to step-up their stimulus plans.
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced its decision to expand bond-buying stimulus program, and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) adopted negative interest rates to boost the economy of their respective countries. Additionally, China's central bank stepped up its efforts to arrest the economic slowdown and any further devaluation of the currency.
The Fed is also advancing cautiously. On Mar 16, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep interest rate between 0.25% and 0.50%. Also, the committee revised the number of rate hikes to two from four, as projected at its December meeting, citing "global and financial developments continue to pose risks."
These positive steps taken by various countries boosted investors' confidence to some extent. In the last one month, Dow Jones Industrial Average DJI , NASDAQ Composite IXIC and S&P 500 GSPC gained 4.84%, 3.53% and 3.54%, respectively.
In terms of the year-to-date (YTD) return, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices gained a respective of 1.67% and 0.98%, while NASDAQ reported a negative 2.76%.
Among the various sectors, technology has remained one of the outperformers with Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF XLK registering YTD and one-month return of 3.78% and 5.06%, respectively.
Launched in Dec 1998, XLK is a passively managed fund designed to deliver the returns of the U.S. technology stocks. The fund, before expenses, seeks to closely match the returns and characteristics of the S&P Technology Select Sector Index.
In view of these bullish sentiments, momentum investing can be a winning strategy for those looking for high returns in a short time. This is because the strategy focuses on hot stocks that have been gaining over the past few weeks or months.
Today, we've zeroed-in on some tech stocks using our premium screen "Momentum Style Score."
What's the Momentum Style Score?
The Momentum Style Score theory states that what has been going up so far will possibly continue to do so in the near future. This indicates the time to buy a stock that is likely to witness share price rise. Nothing is more frustrating than watching a fundamentally sound or inexpensive stock remaining stagnant.
Momentum investors thus strongly believe "the trend is your friend," which implies that stocks that are growing will continue to grow. They make short-term choices among stocks that are scaling up and sell them at the first sign of a downtrend. The basic idea is that once a trend is recognized, it is likely to retain that direction and not move against the flow.
Thus, gambling on momentum stocks might help investors earn higher returns in the short term. Nevertheless, investors should remember that this is a speculative strategy and not meant for the faint hearted.
Where to Put Your Money?
Finding the right momentum stocks is not easy due to market volatility, but if executed properly, momentum stocks can bring in hefty returns.
It is here that our new Style Score System can come in handy. The Zacks Momentum Style Score indicates when the timing is right to grab a stock and make the most of its momentum. Back-tested results show that stocks with Style Scores of 'A' or 'B,' when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) handily outperform others.
Here is the list of four best tech stocks for momentum investors right now:
3D Systems CorporationDDD
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions. The current-year earnings per share (EPS) estimate has been revised upward to 16 cents from a break-even over the past 30 days. The EPS growth estimate is 77.8% for the current year, compared with the industry average of negative 10.9%. The Rock Hill, SC-based company gained 30.7% value in the last one month and has a Momentum Style Score of A.
Stratasys Ltd.SSYS
Eden Prairie, MN-based Stratasys manufactures 3D printers and materials. The company's Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2016 has improved to a loss per share of 20 cents from a loss of 56 cents over the last 30 days. The EPS growth estimate is 11.3% for the current year, as against the industry average of negative 10.9%. The company gained 20.3% value in the last one month and has a Momentum Style Score of A.
Adobe Systems Inc.ADBE
Adobe Systems is a provider of graphic design, publishing, and imaging software for Web and print production. The San Jose, CA-based company's current-year EPS estimate moved 2.3% up over the past 30 days. The stock has a current-year EPS growth estimate of a whopping 50.2%, compared with the industry average of negative 8%. Adobe gained 6.1% share price in the last one month and carries a Momentum Style Score of A.
NetEase Inc.NTES
NetEase is an Internet technology company engaged in the development of applications, services and other technologies in China. The stock's current-year EPS estimate went up 19% over the past 60 days. The stock has a current-year EPS growth estimate of 17.5%, compared with the industry average of negative 8%. The shares of NetEase gained 4.9% in the last one month and carry a Momentum Style Score of A.
Looking Ahead
The abovementioned stocks have grabbed the spotlight with striking performances supported by solid earnings results and strong growth projections. With this in mind, we believe investing in these stocks would yield strong returns for your portfolio in the short term.
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Here is the list of four best tech stocks for momentum investors right now: 3D Systems CorporationDDD 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions. Click to get this free report NETEASE INC (NTES): Free Stock Analysis Report ADOBE SYSTEMS (ADBE): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-TECH SELS (XLK): ETF Research Reports 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Most of the stocks ended 2015 on a dismal note due to several global concerns such as decline in oil prices , slowdown in the Chinese economy and the strengthening U.S. dollar.
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Click to get this free report NETEASE INC (NTES): Free Stock Analysis Report ADOBE SYSTEMS (ADBE): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-TECH SELS (XLK): ETF Research Reports 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here is the list of four best tech stocks for momentum investors right now: 3D Systems CorporationDDD 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions. Among the various sectors, technology has remained one of the outperformers with Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF XLK registering YTD and one-month return of 3.78% and 5.06%, respectively.
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Click to get this free report NETEASE INC (NTES): Free Stock Analysis Report ADOBE SYSTEMS (ADBE): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-TECH SELS (XLK): ETF Research Reports 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here is the list of four best tech stocks for momentum investors right now: 3D Systems CorporationDDD 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions. Finding the right momentum stocks is not easy due to market volatility, but if executed properly, momentum stocks can bring in hefty returns.
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Here is the list of four best tech stocks for momentum investors right now: 3D Systems CorporationDDD 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions. Click to get this free report NETEASE INC (NTES): Free Stock Analysis Report ADOBE SYSTEMS (ADBE): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-TECH SELS (XLK): ETF Research Reports 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The European Central Bank (ECB) announced its decision to expand bond-buying stimulus program, and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) adopted negative interest rates to boost the economy of their respective countries.
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4 3D Printing Stocks Rising From the Ashes (DDD, SSYS, XONE ,VJET)
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The fall from grace suffered by 3D printing stocks has been a sight to behold.
Source: 3D Systems
Once the belle of the ball, these momentum stocks have been destroyed. The quartet included in today's gallery have fallen an average of 86% from their highs. That's not a bear market, it's a broad swath of destruction delivering hair-raising losses to investors with the misfortune of still owning 3D printing stocks in their portfolios.
But enough with kicking shareholders while they're down. Today's missive is one of hope. The price action in many 3D printing stocks is turning higher. And, spoiler alert, they look more bullish than they have since the death spiral began for the industry in 2013.
8 Stocks to Buy That Are Growing Faster Than NFLX
Behold, four 3D printing stocks rising from the ashes.
3D Printing Stocks to Buy: 3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
Source: OptionsAnalytix
We begin with the best of the bunch, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) - not necessarily the best from a fundamental perspective, mind you, but from a price perspective. Spurred by a better-than-expected earnings announcement, DDD stock has scored some serious gains of late.
Since bottoming in mid-January at a lowly $6, DDD is up an impressive 146%.
Of course, skeptics may well observe the stock remains a far cry from its lofty peak around $97. But, hey, one step at a time. The fact is, the price action in DDD looks better than it has in years.
Should the ascent continue, consider pullbacks and breakouts buyable. DDD is the indisputable popularity king among 3D printing stocks, making it the best candidate for option traders.
Buy the August $14 calls for $2.50 or better.
3D Printing Stocks to Buy: Stratasys, Ltd. (SSYS)
Source: OptionsAnalytix
Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ) scored a rousing recovery following its latest earnings announcement as well. Unlike DDD, however, SSYS stock hasn't climbed near as much. Shares are only 65% off their lows. And while DDD has succeeded in climbing above other major moving averages, SSYS remains below the pivotal 200-day moving average.
That said, SSYS has been developing a nice-looking base over the past month, creating a platform to launch off of during its next breakout - a breakout which should take the 3D printing stock back above its 200-day moving average, further improving its technical posture.
While its trading volume lags DDD, the liquidity in SSYS is still adequate for an option play.
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Buy the June $22.50 call for $4.20.
3D Printing Stocks to Buy: ExOne Co (XONE)
Source: OptionsAnalytix
While DDD and SSYS are the big boys in the 3D printing space, traders do have a few other stocks at their disposal for playing the industry. ExOne Co ( XONE ) is one such candidate. Its flight path has mirrored those of its bigger brethren.
XONE stock peaked in mid-2013 amid widespread euphoria surrounding the 3D printing phenomenon, then subsequently cratered as the growth and earnings failed to live up to the hype.
Spectators seeking signs of a turnaround in XONE finally have something to be excited about. The stock has turned a corner, rising above all major moving averages amid a trend reversal for its short-term and intermediate-term trend.
The liquidity in XONE options leaves much to be desired. Buy shares of the stock instead. Consider using the $9 zone as a stop loss.
3D Printing Stocks to Buy: Voxeljet AG (ADR) (VJET)
Source: OptionsAnalytix
Voxeljet AG (ADR) ( VJET ) rounds out the list, and appropriately so. It's the cheapest of the bunch and is the least actively traded. Nonetheless, VJET is strongly correlated the other 3D printing stocks, providing exposure to the space for those looking for a higher-beta avenue into the industry.
Like its peers, VJET has scored a notable rally this year, turning its short-term and intermediate-term trends higher. Unfortunately, it has yet to eclipse its 200-day moving average, which is keeping a lid on its rebound thus far.
Watch for a breakout over the $5.60 level in the days ahead. That's the ideal entry point for those looking to gain further upside in VJET.
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Stay away from the options on this one. Buy shares instead.
At the time of this writing Tyler Craig had no positions on any of the aforementioned securities.
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3D Printing Stocks to Buy: 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Source: OptionsAnalytix We begin with the best of the bunch, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) - not necessarily the best from a fundamental perspective, mind you, but from a price perspective. Spurred by a better-than-expected earnings announcement, DDD stock has scored some serious gains of late. Since bottoming in mid-January at a lowly $6, DDD is up an impressive 146%.
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3D Printing Stocks to Buy: 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Source: OptionsAnalytix We begin with the best of the bunch, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) - not necessarily the best from a fundamental perspective, mind you, but from a price perspective. Spurred by a better-than-expected earnings announcement, DDD stock has scored some serious gains of late. Since bottoming in mid-January at a lowly $6, DDD is up an impressive 146%.
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3D Printing Stocks to Buy: 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Source: OptionsAnalytix We begin with the best of the bunch, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) - not necessarily the best from a fundamental perspective, mind you, but from a price perspective. 3D Printing Stocks to Buy: ExOne Co (XONE) Source: OptionsAnalytix While DDD and SSYS are the big boys in the 3D printing space, traders do have a few other stocks at their disposal for playing the industry. Spurred by a better-than-expected earnings announcement, DDD stock has scored some serious gains of late.
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And while DDD has succeeded in climbing above other major moving averages, SSYS remains below the pivotal 200-day moving average. 3D Printing Stocks to Buy: ExOne Co (XONE) Source: OptionsAnalytix While DDD and SSYS are the big boys in the 3D printing space, traders do have a few other stocks at their disposal for playing the industry. 3D Printing Stocks to Buy: 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Source: OptionsAnalytix We begin with the best of the bunch, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) - not necessarily the best from a fundamental perspective, mind you, but from a price perspective.
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Will 3D Systems (DDD) Continue to Surge Higher?
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As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in 3D Systems CorporationDDD . The stock has moved higher by 42.3% in the past month, while it is also above its 20 Day SMA too. This combination of strong price performance and favorable technical, could suggest that the stock may be on the right path.
We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider DDD's recent earnings estimate revision activity. From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as DDD has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company.
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From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as DDD has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in 3D Systems CorporationDDD . We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider DDD's recent earnings estimate revision activity.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in 3D Systems CorporationDDD . We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider DDD's recent earnings estimate revision activity.
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From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as DDD has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in 3D Systems CorporationDDD .
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As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in 3D Systems CorporationDDD . We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider DDD's recent earnings estimate revision activity. From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as DDD has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company.
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3D Systems Unveils Revolutionary Geomagic Freeform 2016
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Rock Hill, SC-based 3D printing company 3D Systems CorporationDDD recently launched an upgraded software product suite called Geomagic Freeform 2016, including specimens like Geomagic Freeform, Geomagic Freeform Plus and Geomagic Sculpt. This strategic launch comes at an opportune time when the 3D printing industry is awaiting a rebound following a murky 2015 that left 3D printing stocks in disarray.
Inside the Headlines
The revamped offerings from the 3D Systems family have been devised to deliver organic engineering solutions for professionals that will create precise, sculpted 3D designs by eliminating the restrictions of geometric CAD platforms. This in turn will abridge the time gap from design to production in 3D printing. This will allow engineers, designers, artists, model makers and sculptors to increase productivity and reduce their learning curve through faster design production and high-quality 3D data.
Leveraging on the competence of its highly advanced features such as 3D CAD & direct scan data input technique; robust "StructureFX" toolset for working on lattice structures and enhanced 3D print analysis & printability tools; Geomagic Freeform 2016 is expected to resolve 3D printing's most daunting design and manufacturing challenges. These tools will make digital design tangible for users, thus aiding improved performance.
For instance, the Geomagic Freeform Plus supplements conventional 3D printing tools with a host of advanced manufacturing design features like mechanical conversion of digital clay and polygons to NURBS surfaces, mold and die design, shelling and draft analysis, for producing complex organic shapes. Moreover, Geomagic Freeform products are designed to work in tandem with 3D Systems Touch haptic devices that allow users to enjoy the sensation of physical sculpting in a simulated virtual environment.
The Bottom Line
With the 3D printing industry on a roll, 3D Systems' focus on this market presents a favorable long-term opportunity. Also, per the Wohlers Report 2014, the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow to $12.8 billion by 2018 from $3.07 billion in 2013 in terms of revenues, and exceed $21 billion by 2020 with a CAGR of 34%.
In fact, after a prolonged period of decline, the 3D printing industry is finally gaining momentum, according to analysts. 3D Printing stocks kick-started 2016 on an exceptional note, shining bright amid the trading mayhem witnessed in the first two weeks of the year. If the early glimpses are of any indication, the return of 3D Printing stocks on the growth trajectory has only begun.
Following thestellar pricerally earlier in the year, 3D Systems is now again back on track with its earnings trend.. The company had posted massive misses in the two trailing quarters. Bouncing back, 3D Systems reported adjusted earnings of 16 cents in fourth-quarter 2015, substantially ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3 cents. As the industry leader in 3D printing, 3D Systems retains its strength to capitalize on the favorable market conditions.
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Some other stocks worth considering in the industry are Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , The ExOne Company XONE and Lenovo Group Limited LNVGY . While Stratasys and ExOne sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Lenovo bears the same Zacks Rank as 3D Systems.
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Rock Hill, SC-based 3D printing company 3D Systems CorporationDDD recently launched an upgraded software product suite called Geomagic Freeform 2016, including specimens like Geomagic Freeform, Geomagic Freeform Plus and Geomagic Sculpt. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Inside the Headlines The revamped offerings from the 3D Systems family have been devised to deliver organic engineering solutions for professionals that will create precise, sculpted 3D designs by eliminating the restrictions of geometric CAD platforms.
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Rock Hill, SC-based 3D printing company 3D Systems CorporationDDD recently launched an upgraded software product suite called Geomagic Freeform 2016, including specimens like Geomagic Freeform, Geomagic Freeform Plus and Geomagic Sculpt. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Rock Hill, SC-based 3D printing company 3D Systems CorporationDDD recently launched an upgraded software product suite called Geomagic Freeform 2016, including specimens like Geomagic Freeform, Geomagic Freeform Plus and Geomagic Sculpt. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leveraging on the competence of its highly advanced features such as 3D CAD & direct scan data input technique; robust "StructureFX" toolset for working on lattice structures and enhanced 3D print analysis & printability tools; Geomagic Freeform 2016 is expected to resolve 3D printing's most daunting design and manufacturing challenges.
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Rock Hill, SC-based 3D printing company 3D Systems CorporationDDD recently launched an upgraded software product suite called Geomagic Freeform 2016, including specimens like Geomagic Freeform, Geomagic Freeform Plus and Geomagic Sculpt. Click to get this free report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For instance, the Geomagic Freeform Plus supplements conventional 3D printing tools with a host of advanced manufacturing design features like mechanical conversion of digital clay and polygons to NURBS surfaces, mold and die design, shelling and draft analysis, for producing complex organic shapes.
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3D Systems Scores a Second Big Win in the 3D-Printed Shoe Space
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Athletic apparel giant Under Armour used 3D Systems ' selective laser-sintering technology to produce its UA Architech, the world's first performance training shoe with a 3D-printed midsole that's available to the general consumer market. This marks Triple D's second such victory in the burgeoning 3D-printed athletic-shoe space. In November, New Balance announced an exclusive partnership with 3D Systems to make the world's first running shoe with a 3D-printed midsole that will be commercially available.
First, a look at these two shoes, and then I'll discuss why 3D Systems' SLS tech is emerging as a winner in this space.
Image source: Under Armour.
Under Armour's UA Architech
Earlier this month, Under Armour introduced the UA Architech, which sports a 3D-printed lattice-structure midsole, and announced the shoe would be available in a limited edition of 96 pairs on March 18. Folks grabbed up the $300 shoes, which were sold out online before 7 a.m. EST that day, according to my check. The Baltimore-based company plans to release several other 3D-printed shoe models this year, and to launch customized 3D-printed shoes in the future.
Because the Architech is a multipurpose trainer, an athlete can use it to go from an exercise where stability is critical, such as weightlifting, to one where flexibility and a relatively light weight are key, such as running sprints. Under Armour's development process involved studying various geometric shapes and structures in nature and architecture -- hence the shoe's name -- to develop a midsole heel design that would be best suited for such a shoe.
Autodesk 's Within software was used to generatively design the lattice midsole, which is impossible to make using conventional manufacturing techniques. Generative design involves a computer algorithm generating structures based on criteria like durability, flexibility, and weight.
Under Armour apparently used 3D Systems' SLS technology for this initiative. I figured this was the case, because New Balance is using it to produce 3D-printed running shoes. There's no mention anywhere of the technology used to produce the trainers, but I spotted 3D Systems' printer in a Gizmodo video about this story.
Under Armour is likely using the printer on its own, because New Balance's press release in November indicated that it was exclusively collaborating with 3D Systems in its 3D-printed running-shoe efforts. "Exclusive," however, could just apply to 3D printing running shoes, rather than athletic shoes in general.
Image source: New Balance.
New Balance's 3D-printed running shoes to launch in April
New Balance announced last November that it was working in an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems to 3D-print an elastomeric material into a honeycomb-like structure to form midsoles for running shoes. The team used 3D Systems' newly developed elastomeric powder, DuraForm Flex TPU, which was 3D-printed using SLS technology. Elastomers are polymers that are light and flexible, yet strong.
The midsole was designed based on underfoot pressure data from where the runner's foot strikes the surface, with more cushioning in areas of higher-than-average pressure. This project involved collaboration among experts in running and biomechanics, plastics engineering, material development, and generative design.
New Balance's limited-edition -- no word on the exact number -- 3D-printed running shoe will launch first in Boston in April to coincide with the Boston Marathon, and then in select New Balance retail locations around the world. The company reportedly plans to roll out customized versions in 2017, though it hasn't provided details.
3D Systems' S Pro SLS Center. Image source: 3D Systems.
Why 3D Systems' SLS technology is emerging a winner in this space
Selective laser sintering allows for the production of some geometries that are impossible to produce by other 3D-printing technologies, such as stereolithography (SLA) and fused deposition modeling (FDM), let alone by conventional manufacturing methods. This is because the part being made is surrounded by unsintered powder at all times, so it doesn't need special support structures to fabricate overhanging designs. Additionally, because the SLS machine's chamber is always filled with powder material, multiple parts can be positioned to fit within it, making the process more cost-effective.
3D Systems had the patent lock on SLS technology until several key patents expired in 2014. So it's almost a sure thing that any company that's been using SLS technology in its 3D-printing efforts for a while is using a 3D Systems' model.
Image source: Carbon3D.
It's looking like 3D-printed athletic shoes will be a big business in the relatively near future. 3D Systems needs to speed up its SLS technology if it wants to be a major player in mass-produced customized midsoles.
Investors should keep their eyes on start-up Carbon3D, which plans to launch a super-speedy 3D printer in 2016 that reportedly excels at producing elastomers. Carbon3D announced last spring that an unnamed "major athletic apparel" company was testing a 3D printer based on its Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology. I believe it's likely that Nike (my second guess is Under Armour) is the athletic-apparel company that's testing this printer for the production of midsoles for athletic shoes.
Autodesk's generative design technology is also worth a watch. If 3D printing for production purposes beyond small runs takes off -- and there's every reason to believe it will -- Autodesk Within software could be a considerable winner.
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Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned, though she would love a pair of her New Balance running shoes with a customized midsole. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Nike and Under Armour. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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Athletic apparel giant Under Armour used 3D Systems ' selective laser-sintering technology to produce its UA Architech, the world's first performance training shoe with a 3D-printed midsole that's available to the general consumer market. Because the Architech is a multipurpose trainer, an athlete can use it to go from an exercise where stability is critical, such as weightlifting, to one where flexibility and a relatively light weight are key, such as running sprints. Carbon3D announced last spring that an unnamed "major athletic apparel" company was testing a 3D printer based on its Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology.
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Athletic apparel giant Under Armour used 3D Systems ' selective laser-sintering technology to produce its UA Architech, the world's first performance training shoe with a 3D-printed midsole that's available to the general consumer market. New Balance's 3D-printed running shoes to launch in April New Balance announced last November that it was working in an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems to 3D-print an elastomeric material into a honeycomb-like structure to form midsoles for running shoes. Carbon3D announced last spring that an unnamed "major athletic apparel" company was testing a 3D printer based on its Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology.
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Athletic apparel giant Under Armour used 3D Systems ' selective laser-sintering technology to produce its UA Architech, the world's first performance training shoe with a 3D-printed midsole that's available to the general consumer market. In November, New Balance announced an exclusive partnership with 3D Systems to make the world's first running shoe with a 3D-printed midsole that will be commercially available. New Balance's 3D-printed running shoes to launch in April New Balance announced last November that it was working in an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems to 3D-print an elastomeric material into a honeycomb-like structure to form midsoles for running shoes.
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First, a look at these two shoes, and then I'll discuss why 3D Systems' SLS tech is emerging as a winner in this space. So it's almost a sure thing that any company that's been using SLS technology in its 3D-printing efforts for a while is using a 3D Systems' model. Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned, though she would love a pair of her New Balance running shoes with a customized midsole.
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3D Printing, Driverless Cars, and Drone Delivery Are Solving the Same Problem
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Amid the hectic South by Southwest schedule, one session, " Get Your Goods: Unmanned Systems and 3D Printing " really caught our eye.
It had everything:
A star studded panel: Featuring Gur Kimchi, VP of Amazon.com Prime Air; Ping Fu, chief entrepreneur officer at 3D Systems ; and Richard Pelletier, director of user experience at Ford .
Discussion of major tech trends: The panelists represented companies making major investments in drones, 3D printing, and autonomous vehicles.
Hints of integrating these cutting-edge technologies: The folks on the panel made it clear that there will be systems that use all of these methods to optimize fulfillment.
In this video, we break down what the panelists said and explain how they envision these technologies will be pieced together to bring goods to consumers in the future.
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The article 3D Printing, Driverless Cars, and Drone Delivery Are Solving the Same Problem originally appeared on Fool.com.
Dylan Lewis has no position in any stocks mentioned. Rex Moore has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Amazon.com and Ford. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
Copyright © 1995 - 2016 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Amid the hectic South by Southwest schedule, one session, " Get Your Goods: Unmanned Systems and 3D Printing " really caught our eye. It had everything: A star studded panel: Featuring Gur Kimchi, VP of Amazon.com Prime Air; Ping Fu, chief entrepreneur officer at 3D Systems ; and Richard Pelletier, director of user experience at Ford . Hints of integrating these cutting-edge technologies: The folks on the panel made it clear that there will be systems that use all of these methods to optimize fulfillment.
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Discussion of major tech trends: The panelists represented companies making major investments in drones, 3D printing, and autonomous vehicles. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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A secret billion-dollar stock opportunity The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Discussion of major tech trends: The panelists represented companies making major investments in drones, 3D printing, and autonomous vehicles. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Amazon.com and Ford. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
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3D Printers Gaining Traction With Nike, Boeing, HP Inc.
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The stock charts of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ), the two largest U.S. providers of 3D printers, do not paint a picture of success.
But despite the long declines, the 3D printing industry is stronger than it seems, say industry analysts who track the field. As a group, the Machinery-Material Handling and Automation group that houses the stocks has climbed 20% in the past four weeks -- outpacing all but 3 of the 197 industries tracked by IBD. Analyst consensus calls for powerful earnings rebounds for both 3D Systems and Stratasys this year and next.
And globally, 3D printing technology is being increasingly embraced by corporations, governments and universities.
"If you look at the industry through the lens of investors and share price, that will give you a distorted view of what's happening in the 3D printer market," said Terry Wohlers, president of Wohlers Associates, which provides technical, market and strategic analysis on the 3D printer market.
Industry Growing While Stocks Sag
The stock's steep declines since 2014 really show what analysts often describe as the market getting ahead of itself. The 3D printer companies generated widespread excitement beginning around 2010 on the idea that their products represented an innovative leap in the manufacturing process. The media pounded home the view that 3D printers were the hottest invention since the laser. Investors bought the pitch, and the stocks of 3D Systems and Stratasys soared over a two-year period that ended as the companies began reporting earnings declines in 2013.
As the stocks unraveled, the promise of 3D printing also seemed to fade. Stratasys and 3D Systems were crushed as both continued to post disappointing earnings reports, quarter after quarter. Sales also began to decline on a year-over-year basis over the past two quarters, replacing the double-digit sales growth that had been the norm.
But this year, Wohlers thinks the market for 3D printers, including supplies, will grow 33% to $7.3 billion and will approach $10 billion in 2017. Consensus projections see significant sales upticks for both Stratasys and 3D Systems next year.
Investors also appear to be returning for another look. 3D Systems had climbed 136% as of Friday since marking its low on Jan. 20. Stratasys was up 60% on Friday from its January low.
Some analysts continue to sound a cautious tone on the two stocks, not fully convinced of a full-scale rebound. After Stratasys reported Q4 earnings, Cowen analyst Robert Stone said visibility was still limited, though he raised his price target on the company to 23 from 19. 3D Systems, after it reported Q4 earnings, said industry conditions remain challenging.
Wohlers says the long-term future of the technology is strong.
"When you look at what some of the biggest corporations and brands plan to do , and the investments made, there's a tremendous amount of activity going on," Wohlers said.
Off To A Running Start
One key 3D player is Nike ( NKE ). Two years ago, the athletics wear giant debuted football cleats made from 3D printers, and then showed off another set a year later. Nike said insights from the project " have revolutionized the way the company designs and manufactures footwear." Its most recent creation from 3D printers is the Zoom Superfly Skyknit for sprinters.
Nike's interest in 3D printers is accelerating. At a technology conference in October, Chief Operating Officer Eric Sprunk said the time is coming when consumers can log on to a Nike website to design their own shoe and have it made via 3D printing at a Nike store.
Footwear competitor Adidas is also in the game. In October, it announced Futurecraft 3D , an initiative it started with 3D printer company Materialise ( MTLS ) to create athletic-shoe midsoles tailored to an individual customer's foot. The idea is that shoppers would enter an Adidas store, run briefly on a treadmill and quickly receive a printout of their footprint. An in-store 3D-printer would then serve up a midsole matching the customer's exact contours and pressure points.
The 3D printers use liquid or powder materials and other chemical agents to "print" products by repeatedly depositing thin layers of material bonded together, layer by layer. The technology is increasingly used in aerospace, automotive, medical and consumer product fields, among many other industries. Parts can also be produced with various types of metals, using a different type of printing process -- a laser-based method called laser sintering, or fusing.
Through 3D printing, robust and high-performing parts can be created at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional manufacturing methods. The technology first emerged about 25 years ago, but it only entered the mainstream after 3D Systems and Stratasys began to plumb the consumer market.
General Electric ( GE ) has made big investments in 3D printing, which it calls additive manufacturing . GE used 3D printers to develop complex fuel nozzles for its next-generation jet engine, known as Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP), in a partnership with France-based Snecma.
The new fuel nozzles are at least five times more durable than the previously machined equivalent, according to the company's website. The nozzle, once made with 18 parts that were melded together, is constructed using 3D printers into one part that is 25% lighter. GE says its use of additive manufacturing is groundbreaking, making it possible to produce components that were very difficult or impossible to produce using traditional technologies.
GE says it will invest $3.5 billion in new equipment over the next five years to produce advanced components using additive manufacturing. The company says it has just begun to touch the surface of all the applications that additive manufacturing can provide and that it will revolutionize the way parts are made.
Lockheed Martin (LMT), Airbus (EADSY), NASA, United Technologies ' (UTX) Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce are also becoming big users of 3D technology.
"There's a tremendous amount of activity going on in the 3D printing market," said Wohlers.
Heavyweight Competitors On Deck
This time last year, he said, there were 49 companies worldwide that made industrial-grade 3D printers, priced above $5,000. Today there are nearly 70 of them. At price points below $5,000, there are options from hundreds of 3D printer companies, many of them based in China, he said.
The increase in competition is one of the reasons Stratasys and 3D Systems have struggled, Wohlers said. Another is the entry of HP Inc. (HPQ) into the 3D market. In October 2014, Hewlett-Packard -- which later split into HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) -- said it would introduce 3D printers in 2016. The company said its printers will be faster, more efficient and cost less than products currently on the market.
"We know of companies that were planning to buy 3D printers but decided to wait for HP," Wohlers said.
Many 3D printer companies are based in Europe. They include Germany-based EOS Manufacturing Solutions, one of the largest 3D printer companies with a wide range of 3D printers. Others are Germany-based Voxeljet (VJET) and SLM Solutions, Belgium's Materialise ( MTLS ) and Sweden-based Arcam.
Another competitor is U.S.-based ExOne (XONE), which primarily competes with companies that can produce parts made of metal. These companies include EOS, VoxelJet and Arcam.
Stratasys and 3D Systems have printers that primarily use resin or plastic-based materials, though both companies have expanded into the metals market, primarily through acquisitions.
Huge Reductions In Manufacturing Costs
Tasha Keeney is an analyst at ARK Investment Management, which manages four exchange traded funds and separately managed accounts with about $240 million in assets under management. She says 3D printers are a revolutionary platform that will have a major influence on manufacturing and production.
"We're in the early days of 3D printing and expect a lot of surprises in this space," said Keeney. "We expect to see 3D printing lead to new product designs and ideas, huge reductions in costs, weight declines and shorter supply chains."
While 3D printing is a $5.5 billion market today, ARK projects it will reach more than $40 billion by 2020 -- double Wohlers' forecasts. Keeney estimates 3D printing has penetrated less than 1% of the addressable market.
Despite the increased competition, Keeney believes Stratasys and 3D Systems remain in a strong market position, both in terms of size and breadth of products.
As to what impact HP Inc. might have, she said, "we're watching this closely for the time being, but we're hearing mixed reviews."
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The stock charts of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ), the two largest U.S. providers of 3D printers, do not paint a picture of success. Investors bought the pitch, and the stocks of 3D Systems and Stratasys soared over a two-year period that ended as the companies began reporting earnings declines in 2013. In October, it announced Futurecraft 3D , an initiative it started with 3D printer company Materialise ( MTLS ) to create athletic-shoe midsoles tailored to an individual customer's foot.
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The stock charts of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ), the two largest U.S. providers of 3D printers, do not paint a picture of success. They include Germany-based EOS Manufacturing Solutions, one of the largest 3D printer companies with a wide range of 3D printers. Huge Reductions In Manufacturing Costs Tasha Keeney is an analyst at ARK Investment Management, which manages four exchange traded funds and separately managed accounts with about $240 million in assets under management.
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The stock charts of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ), the two largest U.S. providers of 3D printers, do not paint a picture of success. "If you look at the industry through the lens of investors and share price, that will give you a distorted view of what's happening in the 3D printer market," said Terry Wohlers, president of Wohlers Associates, which provides technical, market and strategic analysis on the 3D printer market. They include Germany-based EOS Manufacturing Solutions, one of the largest 3D printer companies with a wide range of 3D printers.
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The stock charts of 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys ( SSYS ), the two largest U.S. providers of 3D printers, do not paint a picture of success. Analyst consensus calls for powerful earnings rebounds for both 3D Systems and Stratasys this year and next. Industry Growing While Stocks Sag The stock's steep declines since 2014 really show what analysts often describe as the market getting ahead of itself.
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3D Systems vs. Stratasys: 2015 Earnings Results and Valuation Face-Off
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Now that the two leading diversified 3D printing companies, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), have reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 earnings, we can directly compare their 2015 results.
Keep in mind that qualitative factors can be just as meaningful as quantitative ones, and future results are more important than current ones. Even with these caveats, these findings should prove helpful in making investing decisions in this space. We'll look at key stats, 2016 guidance, and current valuations.
Revenue
Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
Advantage: Tie.
Stratasys generated the most revenue in 2015, yet its revenue decreased from 2014, whereas 3D Systems eked out a small gain. So, this one's a draw.
Both companies encountered significant macroeconomic headwinds in their core enterprise businesses throughout 2015. Stratasys has attributed the weak demand from industrial customers to overcapacity of 3D printers in the field due to the large number of printers purchased during the previous few years.
MakerBot, however, is the primary reason that Stratasys' revenue declined from 2014. The desktop 3D-printer maker imploded in the fourth quarter of 2014 due to widespread issues with faulty extruders on the fifth-generation Replicator. MakerBot's quarterly revenue significantly declined on a year-over-year basis throughout 2015.
Stratasys generated $503.9 million in product revenue and $192.0 million in service revenue in 2015. Product revenue declined nearly 18% from 2014, while service revenue jumped 39%. Service revenue increased as much as it did because Stratasys acquired Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies in the third quarter of 2014.
3D Systems generated $257.4 million in product revenue, $150.7 million in materials revenue, and $258.1 million in service revenue. Product and materials revenue declined 9% and 5%, respectively, from 2014, while service revenue rose 22%. Service revenue got a boost in 2015 from the company's acquisition of Latin American service bureau Robtec in the fourth quarter of 2014.
GAAP EPS
Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
Advantage: 3D Systems.
Both companies' poor earnings on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis were heavily due to goodwill impairment charges, with Stratasys writing down $942.4 million of value in its businesses and 3D Systems writing down $537.2 million. 3D Systems' earnings were also negatively affected by the $27.4 million in charges it took in the fourth quarter related to discontinuing its consumer products and services.
Non-GAAP or adjusted earnings per share
Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
Advantage: 3D Systems.
Directly comparing EPS results between companies isn't usually very telling because companies have a varying number of shares outstanding. Relative to 2014's results, however, 3D Systems is the winner -- or, more accurately, the second-place loser -- as its adjusted EPS declined less than Stratasys' did.
GAAP gross profit margin
Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
Advantage: 3D Systems.
3D Systems did a solid job here. Stratasys' GAAP gross margin took a huge hit from the MakerBot implosion. Its gross margin is comprised of a 7.5% product gross margin and a 33.6% service gross margin. In 2014, these two numbers were 50.5% and 38.5%, respectfully.
3D Systems' gross margin is comprised of a 19.5% product gross margin, 75.7% materials gross margin, and a 49.3% service gross margin. Stratasys groups its material sales in with its hardware sales in its "product" category. If we did this for 3D Systems -- to compare apples to apples -- its product category's gross margin would be 40.3%.
I'd venture to guess that 3D Systems' better service gross margin is due to its sizable medical services operation.
Non-GAAP gross profit margin
Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
Advantage: Stratasys.
Both companies posted solid numbers. This metric is the gross margin that's calculated after adding back to gross profit one-time items that increased cost of sales.
These results suggest that average product selling prices are holding up. Stratasys' management, in fact, has said during its 2015 quarterly conference calls that ASPs for its "core" business -- 3D printers sold to enterprise customers -- are, indeed, holding firm. This should be good news when market conditions improve if Stratasys can maintain a leadership position in the industry.
Financial liquidity
Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
Advantage: Tie.
Both companies are in good shape on the net cash front, though Stratasys has the most cash. However, it needs more cash since its operating cash flow is more negative than 3D Systems'.
Research and development spending
Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
Advantage: Stratasys.
Stratasys spent a considerably larger percentage of its revenue on R&D. Positively, both companies increased their absolute-dollar-amount spending on R&D from 2014, despite their flat (3D Systems) or declining (Stratasys) revenue.
Stratasys has generally maintained the advantage on the R&D front. Until 2014, when 3D Systems upped its R&D spending as a percentage of revenue, its R&D spending was only about 7%-8% of its revenue. This isn't surprising, given that 3D Systems has relied on numerous small acquisitions to fuel much of its growth, and less so on its internal product development.
2016 guidance
Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
Advantage: N/A.
Stratasys' 2016 guidance at the midpoint of each metric implies year-over-year revenue growth of 2.7%, adjusted EPS growth of 58%, and GAAP EPS growth of 95%. However, its adjusted EPS outlook range is very broad, so it's better to consider that the company views adjusted EPS from declining about 11% through to increasing up to 126%.
This broad range makes sense as Stratasys said throughout 2015 that it doesn't have good visibility into future market conditions. I was a bit surprised that it didn't delay providing full-year 2016 guidance. 3D Systems is without a permanent CEO, which is likely one reason it chose to delay providing something so critical as guidance.
Valuation
Data source: Yahoo! Finance; data as of March 18.
Advantage: Tie.
Stratasys has a lower P/S and five-year PEG (P/E to projected earnings growth), while 3D Systems has a lower forward P/E.
The PEG is the best valuation metric in this bunch, in my view, because it takes projected growth into account. However, if we had included valuations based on cash flows, then 3D Systems would have the advantage. It has better (less negative) cash flows over the trailing 12 months than Stratasys.
It's a tie -- with bigger battles likely ahead
A score of 3 (3D Systems) to 2 (Stratasys) with 3 metrics a tie is too close to call a winner. While 3D Systems outscored Stratasys, a mediating factor is that Stratasys generally posted better results in 2014, so it had generally higher comparison bars to jump.
Qualitative factors are at least as important as quantitative ones, with probably the most critical such factor being top leadership that strategizes and executes well. Despite the MakerBot fiasco, Stratasys has had the edge here in recent years. However, 3D Systems has a chance to reinvent itself by choosing the right CEO. Both companies need to play at the top of their games in the next few years as 2D-printing king HP and well-funded start-up Carbon3D plan to launch polymer 3D printers for the enterprise market that are reportedly super-speedy and sport other compelling features. Other big-name competitors, notably Canon , have also announced their intentions to enter this space within the next few years. Stratasys only makes 3D printers that print in polymers, while polymer 3D printers account for the bulk of 3D Systems' printer sales, making both companies very vulnerable to competition in this space.
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Now that the two leading diversified 3D printing companies, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), have reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 earnings, we can directly compare their 2015 results. Stratasys' management, in fact, has said during its 2015 quarterly conference calls that ASPs for its "core" business -- 3D printers sold to enterprise customers -- are, indeed, holding firm. Both companies need to play at the top of their games in the next few years as 2D-printing king HP and well-funded start-up Carbon3D plan to launch polymer 3D printers for the enterprise market that are reportedly super-speedy and sport other compelling features.
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Now that the two leading diversified 3D printing companies, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), have reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 earnings, we can directly compare their 2015 results. 3D Systems generated $257.4 million in product revenue, $150.7 million in materials revenue, and $258.1 million in service revenue. GAAP gross profit margin Data source: 2015 earnings reports.
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Now that the two leading diversified 3D printing companies, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), have reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 earnings, we can directly compare their 2015 results. 3D Systems generated $257.4 million in product revenue, $150.7 million in materials revenue, and $258.1 million in service revenue. 3D Systems' gross margin is comprised of a 19.5% product gross margin, 75.7% materials gross margin, and a 49.3% service gross margin.
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Now that the two leading diversified 3D printing companies, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) and Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), have reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 earnings, we can directly compare their 2015 results. However, if we had included valuations based on cash flows, then 3D Systems would have the advantage. Stratasys only makes 3D printers that print in polymers, while polymer 3D printers account for the bulk of 3D Systems' printer sales, making both companies very vulnerable to competition in this space.
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About to Buy 3D Printing Stocks? Read This First
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In the last month, the two largest 3D printing stocks -- 3D Systems and Stratasys -- are up big time. Since their recent 52-week lows, made earlier in 2016, 3D Systems has more than doubled, while Stratasys is up more than 50%.
DDD data by YCharts .
This kind of performance should give an investor pause. After all, when a stock moves sharply in a short period of time, it runs the risk of becoming disconnected from the fundamentals. This disconnect can create an opportunity or hazard, depending on direction.
If a stock appreciates far ahead of the underlying fundamentals that it can support, the margin of safety -- the difference between its intrinsic value and current market price -- is considered to be low. On the contrary, if a stock craters beyond the decline in the underlying business, it can create a higher margin of safety -- and perhaps a buying opportunity.
For 3D printing stocks, the risk is that the underlying business fundamentals, which ultimately drive long-term performance, aren't keeping pace with the recent surge in 3D printing stocks, and prospective investors could have a low margin of safety.
A challenging end to a challenging year
Despite 3D Systems' and Stratasys' recent stock performance, neither company closed out 2015 on a high note. Both companies recently reported that revenue fell in the fourth quarter, reflecting ongoing headwinds facing the industry. Throughout 2015, customer demand for industrial and professional 3D printers notably slowed compared to the previous two years. Stratasys believes that customers currently have an oversupply of 3D printers on their hands that they purchased in earlier years.
To illustrate this weakness, Stratasys' fourth-quarter hardware sales fell 37% year over year, while 3D Systems' hardware sales fell 16%. Hardware sales are a particularly important measure for both companies, because they both employ a razor-and-blade business model that relies on selling 3D printers to then sell high-margin consumables.
Essentially, the fewer 3D printers that either company sells, the weaker its prospects to generate long-term recurring revenue through consumable sales. Ultimately, continued hardware weakness could undermine a major aspect of the long-term investment thesis -- the part where a large installed base of printers fuel recurring sales of high-margin consumables, which, in turn, drives earnings growth.
DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts .
The $1 million question
To recap, 3D Systems and Stratasys have moved significantly higher in the last month. The move appears to be largely driven by improving investor sentiment, measured by falling short interest, and Stratasys' view that the industry isn't expected to deteriorate further. In other words, the recent surge in 3D printing stocks was based on changes in how investors feel about these stocks, which has little to do with improvements in the underlying business fundamentals.
Sure, Stratasys' better-than-expected guidance could be viewed as a fundamental improvement, but 3D Systems did not issue guidance of its own -- a sign that management remains unclear about the future. However, considering 3D Systems and Stratasys share many of the same customers and cater to the same industries, 3D Systems' lack of guidance makes me not want to put too much confidence in Stratasys' guidance.
Finally, it's also possible that investors were being overly pessimistic toward 3D printing stocks before this rally began, and 3D Systems and Stratasys are now merely reflecting that their underlying businesses should be valued more favorably than they were. Even then, it becomes a question of whether 3D Systems' and Stratasys' stock price has a meaningful margin of safety if industry uncertainty persists. That's the big question before buying 3D printing stocks.
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DDD data by YCharts . DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts . If a stock appreciates far ahead of the underlying fundamentals that it can support, the margin of safety -- the difference between its intrinsic value and current market price -- is considered to be low.
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DDD data by YCharts . DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts . For 3D printing stocks, the risk is that the underlying business fundamentals, which ultimately drive long-term performance, aren't keeping pace with the recent surge in 3D printing stocks, and prospective investors could have a low margin of safety.
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DDD data by YCharts . DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts . For 3D printing stocks, the risk is that the underlying business fundamentals, which ultimately drive long-term performance, aren't keeping pace with the recent surge in 3D printing stocks, and prospective investors could have a low margin of safety.
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DDD data by YCharts . DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts . On the contrary, if a stock craters beyond the decline in the underlying business, it can create a higher margin of safety -- and perhaps a buying opportunity.
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4 Reasons to Skip Investing in 3D Systems Corporation Stock (DDD)
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) jumped almost 6% Wednesday alone in what was an up day for the broader market, and an especially strong day for the tech sector.
Impressed? That's nothing compared to the gains DDD stock posted earlier in the week. Following a better-than-expected earnings report, shares of 3D Systems exploded 25% in one day. Add it up, and year-to-date gains for DDD stock are well over 50%.
But what's past is past … right?
Does the rebound in 3D Systems proved that 3D printing as a sector is ready to soar, and that the worst is over for DDD stock specifically?
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To be blunt, the answer is no. There's a laundry list of reasons to be skeptical about the prospects of DDD stock. Here are just a few.
The Biggest Problems With DDD Stock
"Better Than Expected" Isn't the Same as Good . 3D Systems, as mentioned already, soared thanks to an earnings beat. But earnings is largely an expectations game, and it's important to remember that the results were simply less bad than Wall Street was expecting. They were hardly good. In the most recent quarter, sales fell year-over-year , gross margins declined by 15 percentage points - hardly a small margin - and the company failed to give an outlook. In any other world, that would scream "sell." The only reason it didn't was that DDD stock has been screaming "sell" for some time.
There Is Sector-Wide Uncertainty. On the earnings call, management noted that "market conditions remain challenging and uncertain." (Note: Speaking of uncertainty, this was said by the company's interim CEO.) I've expressed a similar sentiment before , and little has changed (especially if execs within the sector are saying it). 3D Systems works within a market that displays amazing long-term promise but remains young. There will be bumps and bruises as companies figure out not just applications for 3D technology, but how to make said applications profitable. You don't want to suffer those bumps and bruises too.
Analysts Aren't Convinced. Want proof that the earnings report from 3D Systems wasn't that great? Look how analysts reacted. Despite the beat and massive pop, not one but two analysts downgraded DDD stock afterward, saying "the rally was excessive given the lack of strong demand and falling printer sales."
The Stock Is Trading for an Unreasonable Premium. Thanks in part to that excessive rally, 3D Systems looks quite frothy. Shares are now trading for over 27 times forward earnings. Meanwhile, long-term earnings growth is slated for less than 8% per year. That's quite the premium. It translates to a PEG ratio north of 5, for starters, and is especially concerning considering the company itself isn't even confident or stable enough to forecast earnings in coming quarters.
Add it up, and 3D Systems comes with red flag after red flag. That's true whether we're dissecting the earnings report or analyzing the broader 3D printing market. And while the latest bounce may seem bullish, it's really just another red flag to add to the row of worries.
Until DDD's market, margins, management and more are ironed out, remain on the sidelines.
Hilary Kramer is the editor of GameChangers , Breakout Stocks Under $10 , High Octane Trader , Absolute Capital Return and Value Authority . She is an accomplished investment specialist and market strategist with more than 25 years of experience in portfolio management, equity research, trading, and risk management. She has extensive expertise in global financial management, asset allocation, investment banking and private equity ventures, and is regularly sought after to provide her analysis on Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business Network and other media.
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Despite the beat and massive pop, not one but two analysts downgraded DDD stock afterward, saying "the rally was excessive given the lack of strong demand and falling printer sales." InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) jumped almost 6% Wednesday alone in what was an up day for the broader market, and an especially strong day for the tech sector. That's nothing compared to the gains DDD stock posted earlier in the week.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) jumped almost 6% Wednesday alone in what was an up day for the broader market, and an especially strong day for the tech sector. That's nothing compared to the gains DDD stock posted earlier in the week. More From InvestorPlace 10 Companies With Dangerous DividendsSunEdison Inc: SUNE Isn't an Investment, It's a 'Flip'7 Big Pharma & Biotech Stocks to Sell or Short The post 4 Reasons to Skip Investing in 3D Systems Corporation Stock (DDD) appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) jumped almost 6% Wednesday alone in what was an up day for the broader market, and an especially strong day for the tech sector. The only reason it didn't was that DDD stock has been screaming "sell" for some time. More From InvestorPlace 10 Companies With Dangerous DividendsSunEdison Inc: SUNE Isn't an Investment, It's a 'Flip'7 Big Pharma & Biotech Stocks to Sell or Short The post 4 Reasons to Skip Investing in 3D Systems Corporation Stock (DDD) appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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The Biggest Problems With DDD Stock "Better Than Expected" Isn't the Same as Good . The only reason it didn't was that DDD stock has been screaming "sell" for some time. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) jumped almost 6% Wednesday alone in what was an up day for the broader market, and an especially strong day for the tech sector.
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Better Buy: Stratasys, Ltd. vs. 3D Systems Corporation
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Image source: Stratasys.
3D Systems versus Stratasys . It's the eternal debate for the 3D printing industry. 3D Systems is a $1.8 billion company that's expected to generate $653 million in revenue this year, while Stratasys is a $1.3 billion company that Wall Street estimates will ring up $711 million in sales. The two have nearly identical business models, have been affected by the ongoing industrywide slowdown in customer spending, are the target of new competition, and have struggled with execution in recent years. Due to these similarities, determining which company may have an advantage over the other requires a deeper look.
Business model: tie
On a high level, 3D Systems and Stratasys primarily sell 3D printers, materials, and services to a broad base of professional and industrial users. The hardware side of both companies employ a razor-and-blade model -- first selling a 3D printer then repeatedly sell proprietary materials over its lifecycle at a high markup. The larger their installed base of 3D printers, the bigger the potential pool of long-term recurring revenue.
On the services side, both companies operate a network of for-hire service centers to 3D print parts on behalf of customers and provide warranty services to its installed base. Service centers also act as a prospecting channel to sell more 3D printers.
Technology: 3D Systems wins
3D Systems has seven 3D printing technologies in its portfolio -- the most diverse technology set of any 3D printing company -- whereas Stratasys has three. Diversification helps 3D Systems mitigate the risk of competition and allows it to target more 3D printing use cases than Stratasys. Theoretically, the more use cases a company or technology can target, the greater its market opportunity.
3D-printed plastic. Image source: 3D Systems.
Beyond technological diversification, 3D Systems caters to a wide range of materials outside of plastic, including various metals and ceramic. Currently, Stratasys' hardware offerings are solely focused on plastic 3D printing, which could theoretically limit its growth potential.
Installed base: Stratasys wins
Despite Stratasys exclusively focusing on plastic 3D printing, the company has amassed the largest installed base in the industry. At the close of fourth quarter of 2015, Stratasys has collectively sold 146,024 3D printers between its Stratasys, Objet, and MakerBot brands. Longer term, this market-leading installed base fuels Stratasys' consumable business, which declined by 1% year over year in the fourth quarter -- an impressive feat, considering 3D printer sales fell 37% in the same period.
Unfortunately, 3D Systems doesn't disclose its installed base data to investors. It also doesn't refute that Stratasys has the world's largest installed base.
Revenue and margin performance: Edge to 3D Systems
In 2015, industrial and professional 3D printing demand slowed across the world, which negatively affected 3D Systems' and Stratasys' businesses. Despite these headwinds, 3D Systems' acquisition strategy allowed it to produce nominal growth, while Stratasys reported an annual revenue decline.
On the margin front, 3D Systems' adjusted gross margin, which excludes the charges related to exiting the consumer 3D printing business, remained more stable than Stratasys adjusted gross margin that excluded one-time charges related to the underperformance of its MakerBot and commercial 3D printing units. Generally speaking, sustained margins suggest a company is managing its costs well and isn't likely to be experiencing pricing pressures or differentiation issues.
Data sources: 3D Systems and Stratasys.
Execution: tie
Throughout 2015, 3D Systems' and Stratasys' execution has been equally dismal. 3D Systems struggled with finding a balance between making acquisitions and focusing on operational excellence. Its multi-year hyper-aggressive acquisition strategy created too many moving parts for management to realistically control, and it started coming at the expense of operational efficiency and quality control.
Customized 3D-printed exoskeleton. Image Source: 3D Systems.
Stratasys' biggest execution blunder was the severe reliability issues it faced surrounding MakerBot's fifth-generation Replicator platform, particularly around the "smart" extruder. The customer fallout was severe enough that management was forced to write off more than the initial cost of the unit -- $403 million, before performance earn-outs - because MakerBot's valuation could no longer be justified relative to its dwindling growth potential.
Competition: Stratasys more at risk
Over the next 18 months, several notable entrants have plans to introduce breakthrough 3D printing technologies that claim to be significantly faster and superior in terms of surface finish than what 3D Systems and Stratasys currently offer. The list includes 2-D printing giant HP , start-up Carbon3D , and imaging juggernaut Canon , which all focus on the same material: plastic.
Arguably, with Stratasys solely focused on plastic 3D printing, it's more exposed to the threat this new competition poses than 3D Systems, which has a taken a multi-material approach to its market opportunity.
Financials: Edge to Stratasys
Financially speaking, 3D Systems and Stratasys are in good shape. They both owe zero long-term debt, have considerable cash, and their current assets cover their total liabilities (current and long term) by a rough factor of 2. In other words, both companies appear to be sufficiently capitalized to weather the currently weak customer spending environment and restructure their businesses.
Data sources: 3D Systems and Stratasys.
No clear winner
After running through the paces, it's clear that 3D Systems and Stratasys are more alike than they are different. Both companies are navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment with gun-shy customers, working to improve their execution while conducting major restructuring efforts, and face similar competitive threats. It would be one thing if one company was executing flawlessly and the other wasn't, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
Ultimately, it's a tough sell for me to say either company is a "better buy" than the other -- nor am I sold on buying either company before execution and the industry environment improves.
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Business model: tie On a high level, 3D Systems and Stratasys primarily sell 3D printers, materials, and services to a broad base of professional and industrial users. The customer fallout was severe enough that management was forced to write off more than the initial cost of the unit -- $403 million, before performance earn-outs - because MakerBot's valuation could no longer be justified relative to its dwindling growth potential. Both companies are navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment with gun-shy customers, working to improve their execution while conducting major restructuring efforts, and face similar competitive threats.
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Currently, Stratasys' hardware offerings are solely focused on plastic 3D printing, which could theoretically limit its growth potential. Installed base: Stratasys wins Despite Stratasys exclusively focusing on plastic 3D printing, the company has amassed the largest installed base in the industry. Longer term, this market-leading installed base fuels Stratasys' consumable business, which declined by 1% year over year in the fourth quarter -- an impressive feat, considering 3D printer sales fell 37% in the same period.
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Technology: 3D Systems wins 3D Systems has seven 3D printing technologies in its portfolio -- the most diverse technology set of any 3D printing company -- whereas Stratasys has three. Installed base: Stratasys wins Despite Stratasys exclusively focusing on plastic 3D printing, the company has amassed the largest installed base in the industry. Revenue and margin performance: Edge to 3D Systems In 2015, industrial and professional 3D printing demand slowed across the world, which negatively affected 3D Systems' and Stratasys' businesses.
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Installed base: Stratasys wins Despite Stratasys exclusively focusing on plastic 3D printing, the company has amassed the largest installed base in the industry. Revenue and margin performance: Edge to 3D Systems In 2015, industrial and professional 3D printing demand slowed across the world, which negatively affected 3D Systems' and Stratasys' businesses. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
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Multiple Downgrades at 3D Systems: Here Are 3 Things You Need to Know
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By now you've heard the news: 3D Systems beat expectations in its fourth-quarter earnings report Monday, sending the shares up 25% . But here's the thing: JPMorgan saw that same news yesterday, and they've come back to market today to say that they're not impressed.
Not one little bit.
The news
In yesterday's announcement, 3D Systems reported earning $0.19 per share in pro forma profits despite experiencing a 2% decline in revenue year over year. Revenue did climb sequentially, however, rising 21% between Q3 and Q4 of 2015. That news, combined with the surprisingly strong pro forma profit, frightened a lot of short-sellers out of the stock, forcing them to buy 3D shares in large numbers to cover their short positions, and sending the stock higher in consequence.
So far, so good. Now let's look at three reasons that JPMorgan (and Gabelli as well -- because according to TheFly.com , both these analysts downgraded the stock today) think that this story is not as good as it looks.
3Dl printers from 3D Systems are a bit bigger than your average printer. Image source: 3D Systems .
Thing No. 1: Pro forma profits are not profits at all
According to StreetInsider's write-up of JPMorgan's downgrade, investors are looking at 3D's results and seeing in them a promise "of a V-shaped recovery." But if you look closely at the news, the "V" looks a whole lot more like an "L".
Take profits for example. 3D Systems makes much of the fact that it earned $0.19 pro forma . But in fact, because 3D took a big writedown on the value of its consumer products business, the GAAP results for the quarter were actually a loss -- and not a small loss either, but $5.32 per share. And for the full year, 3D Systems lost $5.85 per share.
Now, maybe this is a one-time event, but 3D declined to give guidance for the rest of 2016. So the truth is that we really don't know that things are going to "V" back up this year. Indeed, according to JPMorgan, 3D expects that revenues this year will be at best "flat to slightly up." And that would look a whole lot more like an "L" than a "V."
Thing No. 2: Investors misread the news
JPMorgan believes that investors jumped the gun in assuming things are all better now at 3D Systems, that profits have returned, and that the stock will continue to rise. Warns the analyst: "the stock overreacted positively yesterday," and more generally, "we think the stock's ~68% YTD performance ... is a bit excessive given no clear signal end market demand is sharply rebounding."
As a corollary, JPMorgan points out that the 4% price spike at 3D rival Stratasys yesterday, in sympathy to the 3D news, is unrealistic. And while the analyst didn't directly single out ExOne as well, the fact that ExOne stock rose 10% on 3D's news suggests that that one was an overreaction as well. (In fact, the only news out of ExOne yesterday, actually released by the company itself, was that ExOne has postponed the release of its own financial report for 2015.)
Thing No. 3: This is a short squeeze, plain and simple
The upshot of all this, in JPMorgan's estimation, is that Monday was nothing more than a case study in how a short squeeze works.
While 3D Systems beat estimates, the 25% spike in share price on news of a huge GAAP loss came about "primarily" because investors "overreacted" to news that wasn't as good as it sounded. While it's possible that things will turn around at 3D Systems, and even at rivals Stratasys and ExOne, and that such a turnaround will make the stocks more valuable than they were last week, the sharp increase in the stock prices Monday means there's now "minimal margin for error for this execution story."
In short: Any increase in stock price that might have been justified at these stocks has already happened -- and there's no profit left to be had. Accordingly, JPMorgan has downgraded 3D stock to underweight.
And one more thing...
Coming from any other analyst, writing about any other stock, this might all sound like sour grapes. After all, heading into earnings JPMorgan had only a neutral rating on 3D Systems stock, and thus missed out on the big bounce Monday. Frustration over that fact would only be natural.
And yet, JPMorgan isn't the only analyst downgrading 3D Systems today. Gabelli cut the stock, too -- and Gabelli had hung a buy rating on 3D going into earnings.
The fact that this former bull is now less enthusiastic about 3D suggests there's more than just sour grapes at work here. When both JPMorgan and Gabelli tell you that 3D Systems costs too much, that there's no visibility on where the stock is heading in 2016, and that expectations are "low" -- there just might be something to worry about.
And when you look around the industry and see that 3D Systems is losing money, Stratasys is losing money, and ExOne is losing money as well?
I fear it's not just 3D Systems investors who have reason to worry.
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By now you've heard the news: 3D Systems beat expectations in its fourth-quarter earnings report Monday, sending the shares up 25% . As a corollary, JPMorgan points out that the 4% price spike at 3D rival Stratasys yesterday, in sympathy to the 3D news, is unrealistic. After all, heading into earnings JPMorgan had only a neutral rating on 3D Systems stock, and thus missed out on the big bounce Monday.
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By now you've heard the news: 3D Systems beat expectations in its fourth-quarter earnings report Monday, sending the shares up 25% . The news In yesterday's announcement, 3D Systems reported earning $0.19 per share in pro forma profits despite experiencing a 2% decline in revenue year over year. And when you look around the industry and see that 3D Systems is losing money, Stratasys is losing money, and ExOne is losing money as well?
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The news In yesterday's announcement, 3D Systems reported earning $0.19 per share in pro forma profits despite experiencing a 2% decline in revenue year over year. 2: Investors misread the news JPMorgan believes that investors jumped the gun in assuming things are all better now at 3D Systems, that profits have returned, and that the stock will continue to rise. While it's possible that things will turn around at 3D Systems, and even at rivals Stratasys and ExOne, and that such a turnaround will make the stocks more valuable than they were last week, the sharp increase in the stock prices Monday means there's now "minimal margin for error for this execution story."
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The news In yesterday's announcement, 3D Systems reported earning $0.19 per share in pro forma profits despite experiencing a 2% decline in revenue year over year. 3D Systems makes much of the fact that it earned $0.19 pro forma . While 3D Systems beat estimates, the 25% spike in share price on news of a huge GAAP loss came about "primarily" because investors "overreacted" to news that wasn't as good as it sounded.
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Image source: 3D Systems.
What: Coming on the heels of Monday's strong performance , shares of 3D Systems traded notably lower on Tuesday after four Wall Street firms weighed in on its fourth-quarter earnings released yesterday. At its lowest point during the morning trading session, the stock traded nearly 15% lower, while rival Stratasys traded almost 10% lower.
So what:
JP Morgan 's Paul Coster downgraded 3D Systems from neutral to underweight and lowered its price target $1 to $9, noting that investors may be "pricing in unrealistic expectations of a V-shaped recovery." Coster also thinks that 3D Systems' recent surge in shares, which are about 45% higher in the last month, appears excessive compared to the continued uncertainty the industry faces.
The other downgrade came from Gabelli & Co.'s Hendi Susanto, who noted that "... global macroeconomic challenges, weak investment in capital equipment, the negative impact of excess system capacity, longer sales cycle and low market visibility may result in negative sales performance in 2016."
Finally, Jefferies and Goldman Sachs reiterated their neutral views on 3D Systems and maintained their respective price targets of $13 and $10.
Now what: After a dismal 2015, 3D Systems and Stratasys are both about 45% higher in the last month after their earnings suggested that the worst of the customer demand slowdown they've experienced throughout 2015 may be over.
However, whenever a stock moves sharply higher or lower in a short period of time, it runs the risk of becoming disconnected from the underlying business fundamentals that drive longer-term returns. The risk is that 3D Systems' and Stratasys' underlying businesses aren't keeping up with the pace of their stock prices, which can create a low margin of safety for investors.
On one hand, it isn't likely that business is 45% better for 3D Systems and Stratasys in the last month. On the other, it's possible that the market was being overly pessimistic toward the sector before this rally. It could also be a combination of the two -- business has improved some and investors were being a little too harsh.
Ultimately, fundamentals will tell the true story with future earnings. In the meantime, 3D Systems and Stratasys are likely to be a volatile pair as investors continue pondering these questions.
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What: Coming on the heels of Monday's strong performance , shares of 3D Systems traded notably lower on Tuesday after four Wall Street firms weighed in on its fourth-quarter earnings released yesterday. Coster also thinks that 3D Systems' recent surge in shares, which are about 45% higher in the last month, appears excessive compared to the continued uncertainty the industry faces. However, whenever a stock moves sharply higher or lower in a short period of time, it runs the risk of becoming disconnected from the underlying business fundamentals that drive longer-term returns.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. So what: JP Morgan 's Paul Coster downgraded 3D Systems from neutral to underweight and lowered its price target $1 to $9, noting that investors may be "pricing in unrealistic expectations of a V-shaped recovery."
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So what: JP Morgan 's Paul Coster downgraded 3D Systems from neutral to underweight and lowered its price target $1 to $9, noting that investors may be "pricing in unrealistic expectations of a V-shaped recovery." The risk is that 3D Systems' and Stratasys' underlying businesses aren't keeping up with the pace of their stock prices, which can create a low margin of safety for investors. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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What: Coming on the heels of Monday's strong performance , shares of 3D Systems traded notably lower on Tuesday after four Wall Street firms weighed in on its fourth-quarter earnings released yesterday. The risk is that 3D Systems' and Stratasys' underlying businesses aren't keeping up with the pace of their stock prices, which can create a low margin of safety for investors. On one hand, it isn't likely that business is 45% better for 3D Systems and Stratasys in the last month.
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Company News for March 15, 2016
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• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc's ( CMG ) shares increased 1.6% following Securities and Exchange filing that company's executives pay will be connected with the company's share performance
• Shares of GW Pharmaceuticals ( GWPH ) jumped 120.3% after its cannabis-based medicine became a success way of treating severe epilepsy among children
• The Fresh Market, Inc's ( TFM ) shares climbed more than 23.5% after an agreement that Apollo Global Management LLC ( APO ) will acquire Fresh Market
• Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) soared 25.1% after posting fourth quarter revenues of $183.4 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $178 million
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• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc's ( CMG ) shares increased 1.6% following Securities and Exchange filing that company's executives pay will be connected with the company's share performance • Shares of GW Pharmaceuticals ( GWPH ) jumped 120.3% after its cannabis-based medicine became a success way of treating severe epilepsy among children • The Fresh Market, Inc's ( TFM ) shares climbed more than 23.5% after an agreement that Apollo Global Management LLC ( APO ) will acquire Fresh Market • Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) soared 25.1% after posting fourth quarter revenues of $183.4 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $178 million Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report CHIPOTLE MEXICN (CMG): Free Stock Analysis Report GW PHARMA-ADR (GWPH): Free Stock Analysis Report FRESH MARKET (TFM): Free Stock Analysis Report APOLLO GLOBAL-A (APO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report CHIPOTLE MEXICN (CMG): Free Stock Analysis Report GW PHARMA-ADR (GWPH): Free Stock Analysis Report FRESH MARKET (TFM): Free Stock Analysis Report APOLLO GLOBAL-A (APO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc's ( CMG ) shares increased 1.6% following Securities and Exchange filing that company's executives pay will be connected with the company's share performance • Shares of GW Pharmaceuticals ( GWPH ) jumped 120.3% after its cannabis-based medicine became a success way of treating severe epilepsy among children • The Fresh Market, Inc's ( TFM ) shares climbed more than 23.5% after an agreement that Apollo Global Management LLC ( APO ) will acquire Fresh Market • Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) soared 25.1% after posting fourth quarter revenues of $183.4 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $178 million Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc's ( CMG ) shares increased 1.6% following Securities and Exchange filing that company's executives pay will be connected with the company's share performance • Shares of GW Pharmaceuticals ( GWPH ) jumped 120.3% after its cannabis-based medicine became a success way of treating severe epilepsy among children • The Fresh Market, Inc's ( TFM ) shares climbed more than 23.5% after an agreement that Apollo Global Management LLC ( APO ) will acquire Fresh Market • Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) soared 25.1% after posting fourth quarter revenues of $183.4 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $178 million Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report CHIPOTLE MEXICN (CMG): Free Stock Analysis Report GW PHARMA-ADR (GWPH): Free Stock Analysis Report FRESH MARKET (TFM): Free Stock Analysis Report APOLLO GLOBAL-A (APO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc's ( CMG ) shares increased 1.6% following Securities and Exchange filing that company's executives pay will be connected with the company's share performance • Shares of GW Pharmaceuticals ( GWPH ) jumped 120.3% after its cannabis-based medicine became a success way of treating severe epilepsy among children • The Fresh Market, Inc's ( TFM ) shares climbed more than 23.5% after an agreement that Apollo Global Management LLC ( APO ) will acquire Fresh Market • Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) soared 25.1% after posting fourth quarter revenues of $183.4 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $178 million Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report CHIPOTLE MEXICN (CMG): Free Stock Analysis Report GW PHARMA-ADR (GWPH): Free Stock Analysis Report FRESH MARKET (TFM): Free Stock Analysis Report APOLLO GLOBAL-A (APO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.
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