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Why Alcoa, 3D Systems, and Sanderson Farms Slumped Today
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Stocks largely stayed in their holding pattern on Tuesday, with the Dow climbing into positive territory even as broader benchmarks posted declines of up to half a percent. A combination of falling oil prices , Presidential election-related nervousness in the U.S., and the beginning of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting on monetary policy all contributed to an uncertain mood among investors. Many also believed that the market was simply ready for a break after extensive volatility to start 2016. Even though the stock market overall behaved relatively well, some stocks lost considerable ground, including Alcoa , 3D Systems , and Sanderson Farms .
Alcoa fell 5% on a generally down day for the materials sector, which responded to falling oil prices and further concerns about the state of the commodities markets worldwide. Alcoa also announced some news related to its impending breakup into two separate pieces, saying that the portion of its business that will focus on value-add products such as aluminum automotive frames and aerospace materials and components will be called Arconic after the spinoff is complete. Meanwhile, the legacy aluminum smelting and refining division will retain the Alcoa name. So far, the company is on track to complete the breakup during the second half of this year, and investors hope that by separating the higher-growth value-add segment from the more commoditized smelting and refining business, they'll realize higher total value than they are currently getting in their shareholdings.
3D Systems dropped 13%, giving back some of its gains from yesterday. The 3-D printing company received analyst downgrades on multiple fronts on Tuesday, and critics expressed concern about the fact that the stock had more than doubled just since mid-January. With the global economy still experiencing low levels of capital expenditures and a reluctance to invest in long-term growth, bearish analysts fear that 3D Systems can't count on the industrial demand that investors have hoped to see in driving its business forward. Until the prospects for 3-D printing become clearer, 3D Systems investors will need to get used to the volatility that the stock has suffered recently.
Finally, Sanderson Farms declined 7%. The meat producer got a downgrade from analysts at Goldman Sachs Tuesday, with the Wall Street firm issuing a sell recommendation on the stock. The analyst firm believes that Sanderson Farms' recent strength is unwarranted and that the risk-reward proposition for the company's shares is imbalanced toward the downside. Even though bullish investors believe that some of the fundamental challenges that Sanderson Farms faced have passed, Goldman believes that weak exports and high domestic supplies of pork, beef, and chicken could all lead to Samuelson continuing to face challenging supply and demand dynamics. Until the overall industry situation changes, Samuelson Farms might not achieve a full recovery as quickly as most investors now hope.
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Alcoa also announced some news related to its impending breakup into two separate pieces, saying that the portion of its business that will focus on value-add products such as aluminum automotive frames and aerospace materials and components will be called Arconic after the spinoff is complete. So far, the company is on track to complete the breakup during the second half of this year, and investors hope that by separating the higher-growth value-add segment from the more commoditized smelting and refining business, they'll realize higher total value than they are currently getting in their shareholdings. With the global economy still experiencing low levels of capital expenditures and a reluctance to invest in long-term growth, bearish analysts fear that 3D Systems can't count on the industrial demand that investors have hoped to see in driving its business forward.
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The meat producer got a downgrade from analysts at Goldman Sachs Tuesday, with the Wall Street firm issuing a sell recommendation on the stock. The analyst firm believes that Sanderson Farms' recent strength is unwarranted and that the risk-reward proposition for the company's shares is imbalanced toward the downside. Even though bullish investors believe that some of the fundamental challenges that Sanderson Farms faced have passed, Goldman believes that weak exports and high domestic supplies of pork, beef, and chicken could all lead to Samuelson continuing to face challenging supply and demand dynamics.
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Even though the stock market overall behaved relatively well, some stocks lost considerable ground, including Alcoa , 3D Systems , and Sanderson Farms . Even though bullish investors believe that some of the fundamental challenges that Sanderson Farms faced have passed, Goldman believes that weak exports and high domestic supplies of pork, beef, and chicken could all lead to Samuelson continuing to face challenging supply and demand dynamics. 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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A combination of falling oil prices , Presidential election-related nervousness in the U.S., and the beginning of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting on monetary policy all contributed to an uncertain mood among investors. Finally, Sanderson Farms declined 7%. The meat producer got a downgrade from analysts at Goldman Sachs Tuesday, with the Wall Street firm issuing a sell recommendation on the stock.
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Technology Sector Update for 03/15/2016: MOMO,NNDM,DDD
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -0.25%
AAPL +1.94%
IBM +0.04%
CSCO -0.63%
GOOG -0.05%
Technology stocks were edging higher this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 rising about 0.1%.
In company news, Momo Inc. ( MOMO ) tumbled Tuesday despite Q4 revenue for the Chinese social networking platform more than doubled compared with the same quarter last year, nevetheless coming up well short of a single-analyst estimate.
Excluding one-time items, the company earned $11.8 million, or $0.06 per American depository share, improving on a $100,000 and $0.16 per ADS net loss last year and topping the $0.04 per ADS profit in the Capital IQ consensus. On a GAAP basis, net income climbed to $6.1 million, or $0.03 per share, from a $2.5 million net loss last year.
Total revenues rose slightly more than 112% over the year-ago period to $39.5 million but lagged the lone analyst call expecting $53.7 million in revenue during the three months ended Dec. 31.
MOMO shares were down nearly 9% at $12.00 each, staying within relatively close range of their $11.65 a share session low.
In other sector news,
(+) NNDM, (+11.6%) Maxim Group begins analyst coverage with a Buy recommendation and a $12 price target.
(-) DDD, (-13.1%) Reduced to Underweight from Neutral at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy.
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(-) DDD, (-13.1%) Reduced to Underweight from Neutral at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy. Technology stocks were edging higher this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 rising about 0.1%. In other sector news, (+) NNDM, (+11.6%) Maxim Group begins analyst coverage with a Buy recommendation and a $12 price target.
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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, (-13.1%) Reduced to Underweight from Neutral at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy. Excluding one-time items, the company earned $11.8 million, or $0.06 per American depository share, improving on a $100,000 and $0.16 per ADS net loss last year and topping the $0.04 per ADS profit in the Capital IQ consensus.
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(-) DDD, (-13.1%) Reduced to Underweight from Neutral at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy. In company news, Momo Inc. ( MOMO ) tumbled Tuesday despite Q4 revenue for the Chinese social networking platform more than doubled compared with the same quarter last year, nevetheless coming up well short of a single-analyst estimate. Excluding one-time items, the company earned $11.8 million, or $0.06 per American depository share, improving on a $100,000 and $0.16 per ADS net loss last year and topping the $0.04 per ADS profit in the Capital IQ consensus.
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(-) DDD, (-13.1%) Reduced to Underweight from Neutral at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy. Top Tech Stocks In company news, Momo Inc. ( MOMO ) tumbled Tuesday despite Q4 revenue for the Chinese social networking platform more than doubled compared with the same quarter last year, nevetheless coming up well short of a single-analyst estimate.
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ExOne Delays Earnings Results by a Week; Keeps Outlook
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The ExOne CompanyXONE recently postponed the date for fourth-quarter 2015 results and the conference call by a week. The company will now report on Mar 22 after the market closes instead of Mar 15. Also, the 3D-Printing machine manufacturer and supplier rescheduled the conference call to Mar 23 from Mar 16.
Additionally, while filing Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ExOne has requested to extend the day of filing its Annual Report 10-K by up to 15 days. The company is likely to file the 10-K on Mar 21.
ExOne demanded the extra time to finalize its consolidated financial statements through additional manual steps due to some material weaknesses in controlling its financial reporting which it has previously reported.
Despite pushing back the earnings release date, shares of ExOne gained approximately 10% yesterday mainly because the company reiterated the full-year guidance as well as the 2015 actual shipment.
ExOne still expects to report revenues of approximately $40 million for 2015 while gross margin is anticipated in the range of 17% to 21%. Selling, general & administrative expenses are likely to remain between $21 million and $23 million, and Research & Development expenses in the range of $6.5 million to $7.5 million.
Further, the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company anticipates capital expenditure of approximately $9 million, and cash and cash equivalents in the band of $18 million to $22 million.
Additionally, ExOne confirmed shipping 11 3D printing machines during the fourth quarter and 38 during the full year ended on Dec 31, 2015. Both the numbers match its earlier guidance.
Some of the optimism can also be attributed to the better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2015 results reported by its peer, 3D Systems Corp. DDD . Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions such as economic slowdown, inflation, currency fluctuations, commodity prices and credit availability, 3D Systems posted solid results.
3D Systems' results indicated that the worst might be over for 3D printing stocks. Some of the other 3D printing stocks that gained in response to this news were Stratasys Ltd. SSYS and Identiv Inc. INVE .
Almost every 3D printing company is taking initiatives to channelize resources into more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. We believe ExOne's reiteration of the full-year guidance shows that it is moving in the right direction.
It is to be noted that the company has been witnessing strong backlog for the last two quarters which give us a hint of the growing customer adoption for ExOne's printing machines.
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Some of the optimism can also be attributed to the better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2015 results reported by its peer, 3D Systems Corp. DDD . Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Despite pushing back the earnings release date, shares of ExOne gained approximately 10% yesterday mainly because the company reiterated the full-year guidance as well as the 2015 actual shipment.
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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 IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some of the optimism can also be attributed to the better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2015 results reported by its peer, 3D Systems Corp. DDD . Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.Click to get this free report >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?
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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 IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some of the optimism can also be attributed to the better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2015 results reported by its peer, 3D Systems Corp. DDD . Further, the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company anticipates capital expenditure of approximately $9 million, and cash and cash equivalents in the band of $18 million to $22 million.
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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 IDENTIV INC (INVE): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some of the optimism can also be attributed to the better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2015 results reported by its peer, 3D Systems Corp. DDD . 3D Systems' results indicated that the worst might be over for 3D printing stocks.
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Dow Jones Ekes By as Wall Street Awaits Fed
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips
U.S. equities mostly moved lower on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting. All eyes are on Wednesday's policy announcement, where a "no hike" decision is widely expected. But the kicker will be to what extent, if at all, policymakers reduce their four quarter-point hike forecast from December.
Currently, the futures market is only pricing in a single rate hike for the year sometime in the summer.
In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost 0.2%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5% and the Russell 2000 ended with a 1.6% loss. Treasury bonds were little changed, the dollar was mixed, gold lost 0.9% and crude oil fell 2% to close at $36.44 a barrel.
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Technology stocks led the way with a 0.4% gain thanks to a 2% rise in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) followed by defensive utilities and consumer staples (suggesting a touch of risk aversion is in the air). Health care stocks were the laggards, down 1.6%.
After a big gain on Monday, 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 12.6% after it was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan on valuation and revenue concerns. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (NYSE: VRX ) fell 50.5% after missing Q4 earnings expectations and issuing weaker-than-expected forward guidance. Biotech stocks fell 3.9%.
Both energy and materials stocks, which have been leading the way out of the Feb. 11 low, were weak as doubts grow about the sustainability of the recent commodity bounce. Industrial metals stocks were hit hard by a few sell-side downgrades in the area.
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There was some weakness overnight after the Bank of Japan left its monetary policy unchanged and dampened some of the negative response to negative interest rates unleashed in January - which, in turn, fueled fears that the Japanese are reaching the limit of what cheap money stimulus can do. The policy statement scrapped language that the BoJ would cut rates further into negative territory if needed.
On the economic front, U.S. retail sales disappointed, falling 0.1% in February over January. January was downwardly revised to a 0.4% decline. Core retail sales were flat, missing expectations for a 0.2% rise. Producer price inflation fell more than expected on the drag from energy prices. Core PPI remained flat.
Technically, stocks look very vulnerable here as the Dow contends with epic, two-year downtrend resistance amid Fed policy risks and an increase in selling pressure over the past week. Breadth was negative on Tuesday, with decliners outpacing advancers by 1,099 on the New York Stock Exchange.
As a result, I have recommended by Edge subscribers move to cash while Edge Pro subscribers are focusing on a couple of short-side play including the April $57.50 American Express Company (NYSE: AXP ) puts.
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After a big gain on Monday, 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 12.6% after it was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan on valuation and revenue concerns. Technically, stocks look very vulnerable here as the Dow contends with epic, two-year downtrend resistance amid Fed policy risks and an increase in selling pressure over the past week. (AAPL)Alphabet Inc: Banging on the Door of an $87B Market (GOOG, GOOGL) The post Dow Jones Ekes By as Wall Street Awaits Fed appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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After a big gain on Monday, 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 12.6% after it was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan on valuation and revenue concerns. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips U.S. equities mostly moved lower on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting. In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost 0.2%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5% and the Russell 2000 ended with a 1.6% loss.
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After a big gain on Monday, 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 12.6% after it was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan on valuation and revenue concerns. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips U.S. equities mostly moved lower on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting. 10 Cinderella Stocks to Buy for 2016 Technology stocks led the way with a 0.4% gain thanks to a 2% rise in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) followed by defensive utilities and consumer staples (suggesting a touch of risk aversion is in the air).
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After a big gain on Monday, 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) fell 12.6% after it was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan on valuation and revenue concerns. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips U.S. equities mostly moved lower on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting. January was downwardly revised to a 0.4% decline.
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Technology Sector Update for 03/15/2016: WDC,SNDK,NNDM,DDD
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT +0.64%
AAPL +2.29%
IBM -0.06%
CSCO -0.45%
GOOG -0.25%
Technology stocks extended their earlier gains this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 rising about 0.4%.
In company news, Western Digital ( WDC ) shares declined Tuesday after shareholders at the hard-disk manufacturer and at flash memory company SanDisk ( SNDK ) both voted today to approve their proposed merger.
About 98% of SanDisk shareholders voted in favor of the $19 billion deal, the company said. Western Digital shareholders also voted in favor of a separate proposal to issue additional stock needed to complete the deal.
The deal still needs to receive regulatory approval in China and is expected to close around mid-year.
WDC shares were down over 5% at $45.72 apiece, earlier slipping to a session low of $45.79 a share. SNDK shares were down almost 1% at $75.86 a share in late trade.
In other sector news,
(+) NNDM, Maxim Group begins analyst coverage with a Buy recommendation and a $12 price target.
(-) DDD, Reduced to Underweight from Neutral in a downgrade at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy.
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(-) DDD, Reduced to Underweight from Neutral in a downgrade at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy. Western Digital shareholders also voted in favor of a separate proposal to issue additional stock needed to complete the deal. In other sector news, (+) NNDM, Maxim Group begins analyst coverage with a Buy recommendation and a $12 price target.
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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, Reduced to Underweight from Neutral in a downgrade at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy. In company news, Western Digital ( WDC ) shares declined Tuesday after shareholders at the hard-disk manufacturer and at flash memory company SanDisk ( SNDK ) both voted today to approve their proposed merger.
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(-) DDD, Reduced to Underweight from Neutral in a downgrade at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy. Technology stocks extended their earlier gains this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 rising about 0.4%. In company news, Western Digital ( WDC ) shares declined Tuesday after shareholders at the hard-disk manufacturer and at flash memory company SanDisk ( SNDK ) both voted today to approve their proposed merger.
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(-) DDD, Reduced to Underweight from Neutral in a downgrade at JP Morgan while Gabelli & Co drops investment recommendation to Hold from Buy. Technology stocks extended their earlier gains this afternoon, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 rising about 0.4%. In company news, Western Digital ( WDC ) shares declined Tuesday after shareholders at the hard-disk manufacturer and at flash memory company SanDisk ( SNDK ) both voted today to approve their proposed merger.
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3D Systems Corporation and The Fresh Market Inc Soar on Flat Day for Stocks
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Stocks opened in the red this morning, but climbed throughout the trading session to end the day mostly flat. By the closing bell, the S&P 500 had lost three points, or 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 16 points, or 0.1%.
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However, individual stocks making big moves included 3D Systems and The Fresh Market , which both logged more than 20% gains today.
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3D Systems soared 25% on heavy trading volume. Shares of the 3D printing specialist are now up over 65% year-to-date, though they still remain more than 50% below their all-time high set last April.
Source: 3D Systems
Today's pop came after the company posted surprisingly strong quarterly results . Sales slipped 2% to $183 million, which was right in line with management guidance and above consensus estimates.
Adjusted earnings were $20 million, or $0.19 per share, far outpacing the $0.03 per share that Wall Street was expecting. "While market conditions remain challenging and uncertain," interim CEO Andrew Johnson said in a press release, "timing of healthcare and industrial customer orders, as well as contributions from acquisitions supported revenue during the quarter."
Gross profit margin held steady at 48% of sales, and like rival Stratasys did earlier this month, 3D Systems managed positive cash flow: The business flipped from a $4 million cash loss during the third quarter to a $7 million gain in the fourth. "We are taking steps to reduce costs and better prioritize our resources," executives explained in an investor presentation.
Looking ahead, management is hoping that an expensive shift away from consumer printers will be the right long-term move. To that end, the company has introduced new entries in its professional and industrial manufacturing verticals that it believes represent better markets to compete in. That shift, plus a restructuring plan aimed at reining in overhead expenses, could put the company on a path to steadier growth.
Private equity buyout
The Fresh Market stock rose 24% after announcing that it would be acquired for $1.36 billion, or $28.50 per share. The company, which operates 186 specialty grocery shops around the U.S., agreed to a buyout with Apollo Global Management after shopping itself around to major supermarket chains, reportedly including Kroger .
Kroger has been stealing share from high-margin rivals like The Fresh Market by using its low-cost profile to compete on price in the organic and natural food segments.
As things stand now, Fresh Market shareholders are set to receive a 53% premium on their shares based on the closing price before news of that auction process broke last month.
Source: The Fresh Market
"We are excited about this transaction with Apollo, which recognizes the value of The Fresh Market's strong brand and significant growth prospects while providing stockholders with an immediate and substantial premium," CEO Rick Anicetti said in a press release. "We look forward to working with [Apollo] to build on our progress in achieving our strategic plan to deliver long-term profitable growth," Anicetti added.
It's still possible that an outside bid -- from Kroger or another rival -- will come in and boost the final transaction price. After all, the deal announced today leaves the door open for such offers but only for the next 21 days. Once that short period ends, the transaction will move toward an expected closing sometime by the end of June.
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"While market conditions remain challenging and uncertain," interim CEO Andrew Johnson said in a press release, "timing of healthcare and industrial customer orders, as well as contributions from acquisitions supported revenue during the quarter." Kroger has been stealing share from high-margin rivals like The Fresh Market by using its low-cost profile to compete on price in the organic and natural food segments. As things stand now, Fresh Market shareholders are set to receive a 53% premium on their shares based on the closing price before news of that auction process broke last month.
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Data by YCharts However, individual stocks making big moves included 3D Systems and The Fresh Market , which both logged more than 20% gains today. Positive cash flow 3D Systems soared 25% on heavy trading volume. Gross profit margin held steady at 48% of sales, and like rival Stratasys did earlier this month, 3D Systems managed positive cash flow: The business flipped from a $4 million cash loss during the third quarter to a $7 million gain in the fourth.
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Data by YCharts However, individual stocks making big moves included 3D Systems and The Fresh Market , which both logged more than 20% gains today. Gross profit margin held steady at 48% of sales, and like rival Stratasys did earlier this month, 3D Systems managed positive cash flow: The business flipped from a $4 million cash loss during the third quarter to a $7 million gain in the fourth. Source: The Fresh Market "We are excited about this transaction with Apollo, which recognizes the value of The Fresh Market's strong brand and significant growth prospects while providing stockholders with an immediate and substantial premium," CEO Rick Anicetti said in a press release.
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Positive cash flow 3D Systems soared 25% on heavy trading volume. Adjusted earnings were $20 million, or $0.19 per share, far outpacing the $0.03 per share that Wall Street was expecting. Source: The Fresh Market "We are excited about this transaction with Apollo, which recognizes the value of The Fresh Market's strong brand and significant growth prospects while providing stockholders with an immediate and substantial premium," CEO Rick Anicetti said in a press release.
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Mid-Day Market Update: GW Pharma Jumps On Positive Epidiolex Results; Harte Hanks Shares Decline
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Midway through trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.04 percent to 17,206.74 while the NASDAQ gained 0.01 percent to 4,748.83. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.30 percent to 2,016.19.
Leading and Lagging Sectors
On Monday, cyclical consumer goods & services shares gained by 0.24 percent. Top gainers in the sector included Kandi Technologies Group Inc (NASDAQ: KNDI ), Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: PKOH ), and Lifetime Brands Inc (NASDAQ: LCUT ).
In trading on Monday, energy shares dipped by 1.43 percent. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE: TA ), down 15 percent, and Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU ), down 18 percent.
Top Headline
The Fresh Market Inc (NASDAQ: TFM ) agreed be acquired by Apollo Global Management LLC (NYSE: APO ) for $28.50 per share in cash.
In an approximately $1.4 billion in cash buyout, shareholders are set to receive $28.50 per share. This calculates to an approximately 53 percent premium over the February 10 closing price and an approximately 24 percent premium over last Friday's closing price.
Equities Trading UP
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR (NASDAQ: GWPH ) shares shot up 121 percent to $84.99 after the company announced positive Phase III data on Epidiolex. The study found that the drug significantly reduced seizures in children suffering from Dravet Syndrome, a condition for which there are currently no FDA-approved treatments.
Shares of Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ZYNE ) got a boost, shooting up 66 percent to $13.99. Zynerba reported a Q4 loss of $0.62 per share on revenue of $49,000.
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 25 percent to $14.45. 3D Systems reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $0.19 per share on revenue of $183.4 million.
Equities Trading DOWN
NQ Mobile Inc (ADR) (NYSE: NQ ) shares dropped 18 percent to $3.79 after the company issued an update on the FL Mobile divestment. NQ Mobile is expected to report Q4 financial results on March 21, 2016.
Shares of Harte Hanks Inc (NYSE: HHS ) were down 23 percent to $2.80. Harte Hanks entered into a new $110 million credit facility over 5 years.
TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE: TA ) was down, falling around 15 percent to $8.04. TravelCenters of America reported a Q4 loss of $0.04 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion.
Commodities
In commodity news, oil traded down 3.77 percent to $37.05, while gold traded down 0.11 percent to $1,245.40.
Silver traded down 0.74 percent Monday to $15.49, while copper fell 0.29 percent to $2.23.
Eurozone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.72 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.62 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index fell 0.40 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX climbed 1.49 percent, and the French CAC 40 surged 0.28 percent, while U.K. shares rose 0.65 percent.
Economics
There were no major US economic releases Monday.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 25 percent to $14.45. Top Headline The Fresh Market Inc (NASDAQ: TFM ) agreed be acquired by Apollo Global Management LLC (NYSE: APO ) for $28.50 per share in cash. Equities Trading UP GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR (NASDAQ: GWPH ) shares shot up 121 percent to $84.99 after the company announced positive Phase III data on Epidiolex.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 25 percent to $14.45. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE: TA ), down 15 percent, and Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU ), down 18 percent. This calculates to an approximately 53 percent premium over the February 10 closing price and an approximately 24 percent premium over last Friday's closing price.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 25 percent to $14.45. Midway through trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.04 percent to 17,206.74 while the NASDAQ gained 0.01 percent to 4,748.83. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.72 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.62 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index fell 0.40 percent.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 25 percent to $14.45. Midway through trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.04 percent to 17,206.74 while the NASDAQ gained 0.01 percent to 4,748.83. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE: TA ), down 15 percent, and Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU ), down 18 percent.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks
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Energy and financial services stocks pressured equities Monday, but when the closing bell rang, the S&P 500 was left with a tolerable loss of just 0.13% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite posted slight gains.
"Mixed" was the order of the day for stocks, which is not surprising when considering the Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day meeting on Wednesday. Most fixed-income traders are not betting the central bank raises rates again this week, but economic data indicate the U.S. economy, the world's largest, is far from a recession. That could mean the Fed catches bond markets off guard and proceeds with another small rate hike this week.
What was not small were the gains posted today by 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE: HOT ) and Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ).
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
3D Systems, a provider of 3D printing services, saw its shares surge 25% on volume that was more than quadruple the daily average after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings of 19 cents per share on revenue of $183.4 million. Analysts expected earnings of 6 cents a share on revenue of $183 million.
DDD said that while it is pleased with the sequential improvement in revenue, industry conditions remain challenging and that demand could be "uneven" going forward . Healthcare and industrial customers were the primary revenue drivers in the fourth quarter, said DDD.
Shares of DDD are up more than 65% year-to-date.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT)
Shares of hotelier Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc soared 7.8% on turnover that was more than seven times the daily average after China's Anbang Insurance Group unveiled a competing, unsolicited bid to Marriott International Inc's (NYSE: MAR ) offer to acquire HOT. The Chinese company is offering $12.8 billion for HOT.
Some analysts believe Marriott could be compelled to sweeten its offer for HOT, which if accepted, would create the world's largest hotel chain, according to Reuters . The Reuters piece also noted that if Anbang Insurance is successful in acquiring HOT, that deal would represent the largest Chinese acquisition of U.S. real estate assets to date.
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)
Elon Musk's Tesla Motors Inc rallied 3.7% after Baird analysts upgraded TSLA shares to "outperform" with a $300 price target. That implies significant potential upside from where TSLA currently resides.
In an excerpt of a note posted by Barron's , Baird analysts said, "…Although we were concerned about the rate of Model X deliveries, recent data points show production is accelerating, which should drive deliveries and margin expansion throughout 2016…"
Shares of TSLA are down about 10% this year.
At the time of this writing, Todd Shriber did not own any of the aforementioned securities.
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What was not small were the gains posted today by 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE: HOT ) and Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ). The 10 Best Funds for Your 401k 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) 3D Systems, a provider of 3D printing services, saw its shares surge 25% on volume that was more than quadruple the daily average after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings of 19 cents per share on revenue of $183.4 million. DDD said that while it is pleased with the sequential improvement in revenue, industry conditions remain challenging and that demand could be "uneven" going forward .
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What was not small were the gains posted today by 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE: HOT ) and Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ). More From InvestorPlace 6 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can't Afford to Ignore9 Small Caps That Will Lead the Market Back5 Stocks to Buy for March The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today's Best Stocks appeared first on InvestorPlace . The 10 Best Funds for Your 401k 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) 3D Systems, a provider of 3D printing services, saw its shares surge 25% on volume that was more than quadruple the daily average after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings of 19 cents per share on revenue of $183.4 million.
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What was not small were the gains posted today by 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE: HOT ) and Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ). More From InvestorPlace 6 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can't Afford to Ignore9 Small Caps That Will Lead the Market Back5 Stocks to Buy for March The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today's Best Stocks appeared first on InvestorPlace . The 10 Best Funds for Your 401k 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) 3D Systems, a provider of 3D printing services, saw its shares surge 25% on volume that was more than quadruple the daily average after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings of 19 cents per share on revenue of $183.4 million.
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The 10 Best Funds for Your 401k 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) 3D Systems, a provider of 3D printing services, saw its shares surge 25% on volume that was more than quadruple the daily average after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings of 19 cents per share on revenue of $183.4 million. More From InvestorPlace 6 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can't Afford to Ignore9 Small Caps That Will Lead the Market Back5 Stocks to Buy for March The post Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today's Best Stocks appeared first on InvestorPlace . What was not small were the gains posted today by 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE: HOT ) and Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ).
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Soars on Earnings Beat
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up as much as 26% Monday following positive results for Q4.
3D Systems reported earnings per share of 19 cents for the fourth quarter of 2015. This is down from the 21 cents it reported during the same time last year. However, it surpassed Wall Street's estimate of 3 cents per share.
Revenue reported by 3D Systems during Q4 2015 was $183.4 million. This is down 2% from revenue reported during Q4 2014. Analysts were expecting the company to report revenue of $$166.4 million for the quarter.
"While market conditions remain challenging and uncertain, timing of healthcare and industrial customer orders as well as contributions from acquisitions supported revenue during the quarter," Andrew Johnson, interim CEO of 3D Systems, said in a statement.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up as much as 26% Monday following positive results for Q4. More From InvestorPlace: 5 Penny Stocks to Buy Now5 S&P 500 Stocks to Sell for March7 Big-Upside Value Stocks to Buy That NOBODY Talks About The post 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Soars on Earnings Beat appeared first on InvestorPlace . 3D Systems reported earnings per share of 19 cents for the fourth quarter of 2015.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up as much as 26% Monday following positive results for Q4. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. More From InvestorPlace: 5 Penny Stocks to Buy Now5 S&P 500 Stocks to Sell for March7 Big-Upside Value Stocks to Buy That NOBODY Talks About The post 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Soars on Earnings Beat appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up as much as 26% Monday following positive results for Q4. More From InvestorPlace: 5 Penny Stocks to Buy Now5 S&P 500 Stocks to Sell for March7 Big-Upside Value Stocks to Buy That NOBODY Talks About The post 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Soars on Earnings Beat appeared first on InvestorPlace . 3D Systems reported earnings per share of 19 cents for the fourth quarter of 2015.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) stock was up as much as 26% Monday following positive results for Q4. More From InvestorPlace: 5 Penny Stocks to Buy Now5 S&P 500 Stocks to Sell for March7 Big-Upside Value Stocks to Buy That NOBODY Talks About The post 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Soars on Earnings Beat appeared first on InvestorPlace . 3D Systems reported earnings per share of 19 cents for the fourth quarter of 2015.
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Earnings Reaction History: 3D Systems Corporation, 58.3% Follow-Through Indicator, 5.4% Sensitive
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Expected Earnings Release: 03/14/2016, Premarket
Avg. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $8,279,208
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: 5.8%
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 5.8%.
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: 5.8% 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 5.8%. 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: $8,279,208 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: 5.8% 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 5.8%. 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: 5.8% 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 5.8%. 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: $8,279,208 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: $8,279,208 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: 5.8% 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 5.8%.
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3D Systems Corporation Earnings: Headwinds Remain and Restructuring Is Underway
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As expected, 3D Systems fourth-quarter earnings, released on Monday morning, fell in line with the preliminary results it announced a few weeks ago. 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 21%.
Shares of 3D Systems were at one point trading over 26% higher on Monday, reflecting optimism that the slowdown in customer spending that it and rival Stratasys faced throughout 2015 may have turned a corner. For the year, 3D Systems' revenue increased 2% to $666.2 million.
Overall, 3D Systems' earnings showed that industry challenges remain and improving execution will be one of management's main priorities in the future.
A product of its environment
3D Systems' quarterly and full-year results reflect a weak customer demand environment. During all of 2015, 3D Systems and Stratasys experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending across geographies and industries. Stratasys believes the slowdown was driven by customers buying more 3D printing capacity than they needed in previous years, which resulted in a glut of 3D printing supply in customers' hands.
3D Systems' fourth-quarter weakness was driven by weak 3D printer sales, which fell 16.1% year over year to $73.6 million. Compared to the third quarter, 3D Systems' revenue improvement was supported by favorable timing of orders from healthcare and industrial customers.
Table source: SEC filings and author's calculations.
For the year, 3D Systems experienced weakness in hardware and material sales, which were offset by strength in services that included acquisitions.
Table source: 3D Systems.
Margins holding
Although it's a been a challenging environment for 3D printing companies, 3D Systems hasn't seen a notable decline in its gross margins. In general, sustained margins suggest that a company isn't experiencing pricing pressures or differentiation issues.
Excluding the impact of exiting the consumer 3D printing business, which resulted in a $27.4 million charge mainly against inventory, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter gross margin declined 20 basis points year over year to 47.7%. On an annual basis, 3D Systems' adjusted gross profit margin declined by 70 basis points to 47.9%.
The cost of exiting the consumer business
During the earnings call, 3D Systems' management noted that exiting the consumer business to primarily focus on the industrial and professional market means forgoing about $20 million in annual revenue. This $20 million figure represents about 3% of its 2015 full-year revenue.
In other words, beyond the $27.4 million one-time charge related to exiting the consumer 3D printing business, exiting the consumer 3D printing market shouldn't have major impact on the company's overall business.
Looking ahead: Continued uncertainty and more restructuring
Throughout the earnings call, management noted on several occasions that it's in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of its entire business. The goal is to find better ways to prioritize its resources, focus, and strategy, and is almost sure to remain a talking point from management in the quarters ahead. After all, it's an opportunity for management to convey that it's taking corrective actions to improve its operational performance, which it's previously struggled with.
Between ongoing restructuring efforts and how management expects the uncertainty that clouded the 3D printing industry in 2015 will likely continue into 2016, the company has opted not to issue guidance. However, in light off all this uncertainty, investors may find it reassuring that it ended the year with over $155 million in cash, zero long-term debt, and hasn't tapped into its $150 million credit facility.
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As expected, 3D Systems fourth-quarter earnings, released on Monday morning, fell in line with the preliminary results it announced a few weeks ago. Shares of 3D Systems were at one point trading over 26% higher on Monday, reflecting optimism that the slowdown in customer spending that it and rival Stratasys faced throughout 2015 may have turned a corner. Looking ahead: Continued uncertainty and more restructuring Throughout the earnings call, management noted on several occasions that it's in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of its entire business.
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Excluding the impact of exiting the consumer 3D printing business, which resulted in a $27.4 million charge mainly against inventory, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter gross margin declined 20 basis points year over year to 47.7%. On an annual basis, 3D Systems' adjusted gross profit margin declined by 70 basis points to 47.9%. The cost of exiting the consumer business During the earnings call, 3D Systems' management noted that exiting the consumer business to primarily focus on the industrial and professional market means forgoing about $20 million in annual revenue.
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3D Systems' fourth-quarter weakness was driven by weak 3D printer sales, which fell 16.1% year over year to $73.6 million. Excluding the impact of exiting the consumer 3D printing business, which resulted in a $27.4 million charge mainly against inventory, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter gross margin declined 20 basis points year over year to 47.7%. The cost of exiting the consumer business During the earnings call, 3D Systems' management noted that exiting the consumer business to primarily focus on the industrial and professional market means forgoing about $20 million in annual revenue.
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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. Overall, 3D Systems' earnings showed that industry challenges remain and improving execution will be one of management's main priorities in the future. 3D Systems' fourth-quarter weakness was driven by weak 3D printer sales, which fell 16.1% year over year to $73.6 million.
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Trade of the Day: SSYS Stock Could Come Roaring Back
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Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ) - 3D printing stocks were all the rage in 2012 and 2013. In just two years, SSYS stock more than quadrupled in price, hitting an all-time-high above $138 on Jan. 3, 2014.
As the hype faded, the group suffered from profit taking and poor earnings. SSYS stock was decimated, plummeting almost 90% to a low of $14.48 last month. But the industry still has extraordinary growth potential and SSYS stock has formed a bottoming pattern on the chart.
On Monday, SSYS stock jumped 4% after its primary competitor, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. But Stratasys also beat analysts' expectations when it released results last month, and it looks to be the top choice in its field.
For example, Zacks rates SSYS stock a "Strong Buy," while it rates DDD stock a "Sell." A recent Zacks article comparing the two companies concluded: "The numbers say that Stratasys is the better 3D printing stock right now, and is the safest addition to your portfolio due to its strong momentum going forward."
Analysts are anticipating sales growth of 2.2% in 2016 and 9.6% in 2017. Earnings are projected to increase 58% this year to 30 cents per share and jump 140% next year to 72 cents.
Technically, SSYS stock broke from a saucer bottom, slicing through its 50-day moving average at about $19 and then punching through its bearish resistance line at $25. From there, it continued to advance above the 200-day moving average at $27 on very high volume, and then consolidated last week in a bullish flag.
This very bullish activity is a significant reversal that will likely lead to much higher prices. Traders should buy SSYS stock at $25 with a trading target of $30 for a potential short-term gain of 20%. Long-term investors should hold shares for a substantial move higher.
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On Monday, SSYS stock jumped 4% after its primary competitor, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. For example, Zacks rates SSYS stock a "Strong Buy," while it rates DDD stock a "Sell." A recent Zacks article comparing the two companies concluded: "The numbers say that Stratasys is the better 3D printing stock right now, and is the safest addition to your portfolio due to its strong momentum going forward."
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For example, Zacks rates SSYS stock a "Strong Buy," while it rates DDD stock a "Sell." On Monday, SSYS stock jumped 4% after its primary competitor, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ) - 3D printing stocks were all the rage in 2012 and 2013.
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For example, Zacks rates SSYS stock a "Strong Buy," while it rates DDD stock a "Sell." On Monday, SSYS stock jumped 4% after its primary competitor, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ) - 3D printing stocks were all the rage in 2012 and 2013.
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On Monday, SSYS stock jumped 4% after its primary competitor, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. For example, Zacks rates SSYS stock a "Strong Buy," while it rates DDD stock a "Sell." InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Stratasys, Ltd. ( SSYS ) - 3D printing stocks were all the rage in 2012 and 2013.
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3D Systems Posts Striking Q4 Earnings Beat, Shares Soar
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3D Systems CorporationDDD jumped back on the earnings beat track after posting terrible misses in the two trailing quarters. The company reported adjusted earnings of 16 cents for fourth-quarter 2015, which was way ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3 cents.
Shares were up over 15% in pre-market trading , as investors cheered the upbeat results.
However, the company posted a GAAP loss of $5.32 per share, in contrast with earnings of 1 penny in the year-ago quarter. Strained revenue growth, coupled with significant non-cash goodwill and intangibles impairment charges dragged the company's bottom line.
For the full year 2015, the company reported a GAAP loss of $5.85 per share.
Inside the Headlines
The 3D printer maker reported revenues of $183.4 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 2.2%. A continued challenging operating environment and lower revenue from 3D printing products restricted top line growth. However, revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $178 million.
For the full year 2015, revenues rose 1.9% over the previous year to $666.2 million.
Gross margin (excluding charges related to inventory and purchase commitment) for the fourth quarter dipped 20 basis points on a year-over-year basis to 47.7%. Also, the company's selling and administrative expense was up 5.6% to $66.5 million, while research and development expenses fell marginally to $22.4 million.
Despite challenging growth conditions, 3D Systems continues to focus on expansion of 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 expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new cardiovascular anatomical model product line to help medical professionals improve cardiology training and surgical planning routines.
In addition, the company is committed to channelize its resources toward more profitable markets. During the quarter, 3D Systems announced its decision to cease 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 $155.6 million, down from $284.9 million as on Dec 31, 2014. As of Dec 31, 2015, cash utilized in operating activities was $3.1 million compared with a cash flow from operating activities of $51.1 million as of Dec 31, 2014.
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 combat these persistent challenges in the near future.
3D Systems presently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Better-ranked stocks in the broader sector are Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI , Teijin Ltd. TINLY and Johnson Outdoors Inc. JOUT . All these stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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3D Systems CorporationDDD jumped back on the earnings beat track after posting terrible misses in the two trailing quarters. Click to get this free report JOHNSON OUTDOOR (JOUT): Free Stock Analysis Report TEIJIN (TINLY): Free Stock Analysis Report ACTIVISION BLZD (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Strained revenue growth, coupled with significant non-cash goodwill and intangibles impairment charges dragged the company's bottom line.
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Click to get this free report JOHNSON OUTDOOR (JOUT): Free Stock Analysis Report TEIJIN (TINLY): Free Stock Analysis Report ACTIVISION BLZD (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD jumped back on the earnings beat track after posting terrible misses in the two trailing quarters. As of Dec 31, 2015, cash utilized in operating activities was $3.1 million compared with a cash flow from operating activities of $51.1 million as of Dec 31, 2014.
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Click to get this free report JOHNSON OUTDOOR (JOUT): Free Stock Analysis Report TEIJIN (TINLY): Free Stock Analysis Report ACTIVISION BLZD (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD jumped back on the earnings beat track after posting terrible misses in the two trailing quarters. The quarter saw 3D Systems partner with two major healthcare companies to expand its Simbionix training product line for women.
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Click to get this free report JOHNSON OUTDOOR (JOUT): Free Stock Analysis Report TEIJIN (TINLY): Free Stock Analysis Report ACTIVISION BLZD (ATVI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD jumped back on the earnings beat track after posting terrible misses in the two trailing quarters. However, revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $178 million.
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3D Systems Corporation Is Surging: Here's Why
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What: Shares of 3D Systems were surging on Monday after it released its fourth-quarter earnings before the market opened. At one point in early trading, 3D System popped over 27%, while rival Stratasys traded 9% higher.
So what: As expected, 3D Systems' final quarterly results fell in line with the preliminary results it announced a few weeks ago. During the 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. Compared to the third quarter, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter revenue increased 21%. Management attributed this notable sequential improvement to favorable timing of large industrial and healthcare orders that occurred during the quarter.
Overall, the industry challenges that have plagued 3D Systems and Stratasys during 2015 persisted in the fourth quarter. 3D Systems' hardware revenue fell by 16.1% year over year to $73.6 million, reflecting continued weakness in customer spending. Previously, Stratasys theorized that the industry slowdown affecting it and 3D Systems was likely driven by customers purchasing more 3D printers in previous years than they needed. Essentially, this created an oversupply of 3D printing capacity in customers' hands, which has softened demand.
On the profitability front, 3D Systems saw its gross margin fall 20 basis points year over year to 47.7%. This figure excludes the impact of exiting the consumer 3D printing business, which resulted in a $27.4 million charge mostly against inventory.
Now what: Management noted on several occasions on the earnings call that it's in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of its entire business to better prioritize its resources, focus, and strategy. Additionally, management believes the uncertainty that clouded the 3D printing industry in 2015 will likely continue into 2016, and consequently, the company won't be issuing guidance.
Ultimately, it's clear that 2016 will be filled with 3D Systems navigating a host of internal and external challenges. Fortunately, the company ended the year with over $155 million in cash and zero long-term debt, and it hasn't tapped into its $150 million credit facility. This should buy it time to continue restructuring while it waits for the demand picture to improve.
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Management attributed this notable sequential improvement to favorable timing of large industrial and healthcare orders that occurred during the quarter. Now what: Management noted on several occasions on the earnings call that it's in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of its entire business to better prioritize its resources, focus, and strategy. Additionally, management believes the uncertainty that clouded the 3D printing industry in 2015 will likely continue into 2016, and consequently, the company won't be issuing guidance.
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During the 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. Compared to the third quarter, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter revenue increased 21%. 3D Systems' hardware revenue fell by 16.1% year over year to $73.6 million, reflecting continued weakness in customer spending.
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During the 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. 3D Systems' hardware revenue fell by 16.1% year over year to $73.6 million, reflecting continued weakness in customer spending. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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During the 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. Overall, the industry challenges that have plagued 3D Systems and Stratasys during 2015 persisted in the fourth quarter. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Technology Sector Update for 03/14/2016: ANET,MSFT,AAPL,FB,DDD,NQ
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT +0.54%
AAPL +0.24%
IBM +0.43%
CSCO -0.57%
GOOG +0.82%
Technology stocks were holding on to small gains just before the closing bell Monday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 advancing about 0.1%.
In company news, Arista Networks ( ANET ) stumbled Monday after analysts at Jefferies today lowered their price target for the cloud-networking company by over 23%, citing likely trends among customers like Microsoft ( MSFT ), Apple ( AAPL ) or Facebook ( FB ) stepping away from branded hardware solutions.
In particular, the Jefferies analysts believe Arista could be threatened by the Open Compute Project, which is a group of companies that aim to make IT infrastructure more efficient and customizable.
"Based on our conversations with Internet Content Providers, equipment vendors, and component suppliers, it's apparent that there's lots of momentum behind the Open Compute Project movement right now," the Jefferies analysts wrote in a new research note today. "Further, it makes us much more concerned about Arista's business at major customers."
ANET shares were down almost 11% at $56.10 apiece in late trade, recovering slightly from a session low of $55.80 a share earlier today.
In other sector news,
(+) DDD, Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. Revenue slips 2.1% from last year to $183.4 mln, in-line with Feb. 11 update and beating $160 mln consensus.
(-) NQ, Tsinghua Holdings Co. Ltd. subsidiary backs out of proposed $626 mln purchase of 33% minority stake in FL Mobile Inc. from NQ Mobile.
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In other sector news, (+) DDD, Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. Technology stocks were holding on to small gains just before the closing bell Monday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 advancing about 0.1%. In particular, the Jefferies analysts believe Arista could be threatened by the Open Compute Project, which is a group of companies that aim to make IT infrastructure more efficient and customizable.
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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 other sector news, (+) DDD, Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. In company news, Arista Networks ( ANET ) stumbled Monday after analysts at Jefferies today lowered their price target for the cloud-networking company by over 23%, citing likely trends among customers like Microsoft ( MSFT ), Apple ( AAPL ) or Facebook ( FB ) stepping away from branded hardware solutions.
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In other sector news, (+) DDD, Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. Technology stocks were holding on to small gains just before the closing bell Monday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 advancing about 0.1%. In company news, Arista Networks ( ANET ) stumbled Monday after analysts at Jefferies today lowered their price target for the cloud-networking company by over 23%, citing likely trends among customers like Microsoft ( MSFT ), Apple ( AAPL ) or Facebook ( FB ) stepping away from branded hardware solutions.
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In other sector news, (+) DDD, Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. Top Tech Stocks In particular, the Jefferies analysts believe Arista could be threatened by the Open Compute Project, which is a group of companies that aim to make IT infrastructure more efficient and customizable.
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Technology Sector Update for 03/14/2016: PAR,DDD,NQ
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT +0.46%
AAPL +0.22%
IBM +0.42%
CSCO -0.72%
GOOG +0.80%
Technology stocks were edging higher today, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 adding about 0.1% this afternoon.
In company news, PAR Technology Corp ( PAR ) declined Monday after the business software said it fired its chief financial officer after he was found to have been making investments in violation of company policies.
The termination of CFO Michael Bartusek for cause was effective immediately. The company said the improper investments occurred between Sept. 25 and Nov. 6, 2015, and totaled less than $900,000. Bartusek had joined PAR Technology in July.
The company said it has begun an executive search to identify and hire a new chief financial officer. Until that time, Matthew Trinkaus was tapped to serve as acting treasurer and principal accounting officer.
PAR shares were down nearly 14% at $5.36 each, previously dropping to a session low of $5.22 a share.
In other sector news,
(+) DDD, (+27.6%) Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. Revenue slips 2.1% from last year to $183.4 mln, in-line with Feb. 11 update and beating $160 mln consensus.
(-) NQ, (-15.8%) Tsinghua Holdings Co. Ltd. subsidiary backs out of proposed $626 mln purchase of 33% minority stake in FL Mobile Inc. from NQ Mobile.
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In other sector news, (+) DDD, (+27.6%) Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. Technology stocks were edging higher today, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 adding about 0.1% this afternoon. Until that time, Matthew Trinkaus was tapped to serve as acting treasurer and principal accounting officer.
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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 other sector news, (+) DDD, (+27.6%) Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. In company news, PAR Technology Corp ( PAR ) declined Monday after the business software said it fired its chief financial officer after he was found to have been making investments in violation of company policies.
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In other sector news, (+) DDD, (+27.6%) Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. Technology stocks were edging higher today, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 adding about 0.1% this afternoon. In company news, PAR Technology Corp ( PAR ) declined Monday after the business software said it fired its chief financial officer after he was found to have been making investments in violation of company policies.
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In other sector news, (+) DDD, (+27.6%) Reports adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.19, topping Capital IQ consensus by $0.13 per share. Top Tech Stocks In company news, PAR Technology Corp ( PAR ) declined Monday after the business software said it fired its chief financial officer after he was found to have been making investments in violation of company policies.
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What to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
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Stocks moved significantly higher over the last five trading days, marking the third straight week of gains for major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 each rose over 1% last week, just shy of breaking into positive territory for the first time in 2016.
Data by YCharts
The news that's likely to move the market this week includes a major policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, along with quarterly reports from 3D Systems and FedEx .
Monday, March 14 -- 3D Systems' 2016 outlook
3D Systems kicks things off by posting its quarterly results before the market opens on Monday. The 3D printing specialist's stock is up over the last three months but has still only recovered a tiny piece of the 70% loss it has endured since last March.
A printed computer. Source: 3D Systems
Investor optimism was stoked by two recent developments. First, 3D systems announced last month that it expects to book $183 million of fourth quarter sales, equating to a 2% decline, far better than the 14% plunge that Wall Street had feared.
And in early March, rival Stratasys posted robust quarterly results that pushed the stock up 20%, pointing to an end to the industry slowdown that sent both companies' sales plummeting.
In addition to moderating sales and profit declines, 3D Systems shareholders are hoping for improving profitability metrics as well as a goodwill impairment charge that doesn't exceed $570 million, the high end of management's guidance.
Wednesday, March 16 -- The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve concludes a two-day meeting, after which it will publish its updated monetary policy statement at 2:00 p.m. EDT. According to a recent survey by The Wall Street Journal , most economists see the central bank declining to raise interest rates this week after boosting them in December for the first time in seven years.
Fed Chair Janet Yellen at a December press conference. Source: The Federal Reserve
Since late last year, financial markets have endured sharp swings as investors processed a collapse in commodity prices and worried about a global growth slowdown. On the other hand, strong employment gains in the U.S. suggest that fears of an impending recession are overblown. In any case, Wall Street will carefully parse the Fed's statement on Wednesday for clues as to officials' thinking on both the strength of the economy and the projected path of interest rates over the next few years.
Wednesday, March 16 -- FedEx reports holiday earnings results
Package delivery giant FedEx will announce its peak season earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, and consensus estimates peg sales rising 6% to $12.4 billion as profits improve by 16% to reach $2.35 per share.
We know from UPS and its most recent quarterly report that quicker, more expensive shipping methods are growing faster than traditional truck-based delivery right now. Package volume was flat in the UPS ground segment but jumped 10% higher in the next-day air division .
That points to the potential for decent profit gains for FedEx, which has been hurt by a broad shift in preference toward deferred shipping services. Its express segment logged a major profitability improvement last quarter (margin rose to 9.4% of sales from 7% the prior year), thanks mainly to cost cuts, along with a minor uptick in volume. Shareholders will be looking for more evidence of efficiency gains over the all-important holiday delivery season.
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And in early March, rival Stratasys posted robust quarterly results that pushed the stock up 20%, pointing to an end to the industry slowdown that sent both companies' sales plummeting. Source: The Federal Reserve Since late last year, financial markets have endured sharp swings as investors processed a collapse in commodity prices and worried about a global growth slowdown. In any case, Wall Street will carefully parse the Fed's statement on Wednesday for clues as to officials' thinking on both the strength of the economy and the projected path of interest rates over the next few years.
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Data by YCharts The news that's likely to move the market this week includes a major policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, along with quarterly reports from 3D Systems and FedEx . And in early March, rival Stratasys posted robust quarterly results that pushed the stock up 20%, pointing to an end to the industry slowdown that sent both companies' sales plummeting. Wednesday, March 16 -- FedEx reports holiday earnings results Package delivery giant FedEx will announce its peak season earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, and consensus estimates peg sales rising 6% to $12.4 billion as profits improve by 16% to reach $2.35 per share.
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Data by YCharts The news that's likely to move the market this week includes a major policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, along with quarterly reports from 3D Systems and FedEx . Wednesday, March 16 -- The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve concludes a two-day meeting, after which it will publish its updated monetary policy statement at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Wednesday, March 16 -- FedEx reports holiday earnings results Package delivery giant FedEx will announce its peak season earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, and consensus estimates peg sales rising 6% to $12.4 billion as profits improve by 16% to reach $2.35 per share.
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Data by YCharts The news that's likely to move the market this week includes a major policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, along with quarterly reports from 3D Systems and FedEx . And in early March, rival Stratasys posted robust quarterly results that pushed the stock up 20%, pointing to an end to the industry slowdown that sent both companies' sales plummeting. Source: The Federal Reserve Since late last year, financial markets have endured sharp swings as investors processed a collapse in commodity prices and worried about a global growth slowdown.
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Stratasys (SSYS) vs. 3D Systems (DDD): Which is the Better 3D Printing Stock?
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Stratasys Limited SSYS and 3D Systems Corp DDD are big players in the growing 3D printing space, with market caps of $1.44 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively. But which stock makes a better investment? Let's take a look at some key stats from both companies to determine the answer to this question.
Stratasys
Stratasys operates as a manufacturer of 3D printers and materials, and its products are used in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, business and industrial equipment, education, jewelry, architecture, dental, and consumer-products markets.
The company holds aZacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and its industry, COMP-PERIPH EQP, falls in the top 14% of all 265 industries ranked on the Zacks Industry Rank.
Stratasys has a beta of 1.79, and a trailing 12 month Return on Equity (ROE) of 0.52%. Itsnet profit margin is -197.25%, with a current ratio of 3.42. Stratasys' EPS is projected to shrink by 194.74% this year, but its projected sales growth is 0.26%. The company's shares trade at a Price/Book ratio of 0.90 and a Price/Sales ratio of 1.83. EPS for Stratasys is expected to grow 14.00%.
In the last 60 days, zero analysts have revised their earnings estimate for Stratasys' upcomingquarter. The company is expected to report $-0.22 per share. It's important to note that Stratasys has an average earnings surprise of 83.33%, and for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter, the 3D printer manufacturer saw a positive EPS surprise of 20.83%.
3D Systems
3D Systems 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.
The company currently sits at a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Its industry, COMP-MINI, falls well below that of Stratasys', sitting in the top 38%, or number 102, of all 265 industries ranked on the Zacks Industry Rank.
It has a beta of 1.26, with a trailing 12 month ROE of -4.51%. 3D Systems has a net profit margin of
-8.52%, significantly higher than Stratasys'. It also has a current ratio of 3.91.The stock trades at a forward PE of 29.3, and a Price/Book of 1.0 and a Price/Sales of 1.9, ratios similar to those of Stratasys. 3D Systems' expected EPS growth is 13.52%.
For next quarter, there has been one positive estimate revision (in the last 30 days) and one negative estimate revision (in the last 60 days). Our earnings consensus for nextquarter sits at $-0.05 per share. 3D Systems has an average earnings surprise of -162.92%.
Bottom Line
Since 2016 began, there have been glimpses of the possible trajectory of 3D Printing stocks for the year. As manufacturing applications increase and markets mature, the return on investment (ROI) is likely to rise. In addition, operating costs are comparatively much lower than the traditional manufacturing process, owing to higher efficiency and lower wastes through sustainable manufacturing practices.
Based on the financial statistics provided, Stratasys and 3D Systems are two very similar companies. Their value ratios are almost identical, and the two companies utilize certain features that have been driving their respective industries forward:low probabilities of errors, ability to develop customized products, proficient use of varied raw materials, and competency modern manufacturing processes.
Investors should note the Zacks Rank for each company. As mentioned above, Stratasys holds a #1 (Strong Buy) while 3D Systems sits at a #4 (Sell). Taken together, the numbers say that Stratasys is the better 3D printing stock right now, and is the safest addition to your portfolio due to its strong momentum going forward. If you like investing in the 3D printing sector, however, make sure to keep an eye out for 3D Systems, as it is likely to financially improve along with its industry.
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Stratasys Limited SSYS and 3D Systems Corp DDD are big players in the growing 3D printing space, with market caps of $1.44 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively. Click to get this free 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. Their value ratios are almost identical, and the two companies utilize certain features that have been driving their respective industries forward:low probabilities of errors, ability to develop customized products, proficient use of varied raw materials, and competency modern manufacturing processes.
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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 To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys Limited SSYS and 3D Systems Corp DDD are big players in the growing 3D printing space, with market caps of $1.44 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively. The company holds aZacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and its industry, COMP-PERIPH EQP, falls in the top 14% of all 265 industries ranked on the Zacks Industry Rank.
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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 To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys Limited SSYS and 3D Systems Corp DDD are big players in the growing 3D printing space, with market caps of $1.44 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively. The company holds aZacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and its industry, COMP-PERIPH EQP, falls in the top 14% of all 265 industries ranked on the Zacks Industry Rank.
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Stratasys Limited SSYS and 3D Systems Corp DDD are big players in the growing 3D printing space, with market caps of $1.44 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively. Click to get this free 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. But which stock makes a better investment?
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3D Systems Opens Healthcare Technology Centre in Colorado
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Premium computer peripherals company 3D Systems CorporationDDD , recently opened its latest 70,000 square foot Healthcare Technology Centre. The new facility will become the main hub for the company's healthcare services, worldwide. The facility would handle the company's complete 3D medical printing and precision healthcare solutions. The facility was unveiled on Mar 10, 2016 in Littleton, CO.
The facility would collaborate with several medical product manufacturers and practitioners from the precision healthcare space to deliver improved patient outcomes and highly optimized workflows. Therefore, the facility would be indispensable for offering or modernizing 3D healthcare solutions including Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP), 3D printed medical implants and devices and immersive surgical simulation.
According to 3D Systems, its new Colorado-based healthcare centre would help in satisfying the booming demand for adaptive and innovative medical equipments to some extent. The company claims that these devices would provide superior insights, outcomes and processes in variable healthcare activities. Thus, the new facility would help dental and medical professionals overcome existing challenges and improve the future healthcare services.
3D Systems 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. We believe that the activities to be conducted at the new facility would definitely upgrade the company's brand status and assist in enhancing its revenues in the near future.
Zacks Rank
3D Systems presently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). The company's trade is presently shadowed by certain macroeconomic issues such as economic slowdown, inflation, currency fluctuations, commodity prices and scarce credit availability.
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks in the same industry are Axcelis Technologies Inc. ACLS , Actua Corporation ACTA and BlackBerry Limited BBRY . All the three companies currently hold a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Premium computer peripherals company 3D Systems CorporationDDD , recently opened its latest 70,000 square foot Healthcare Technology Centre. Click to get this free report AXCELIS TECH (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report ACTUA CORP (ACTA): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report BLACKBERRY LTD (BBRY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The facility would collaborate with several medical product manufacturers and practitioners from the precision healthcare space to deliver improved patient outcomes and highly optimized workflows.
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Click to get this free report AXCELIS TECH (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report ACTUA CORP (ACTA): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report BLACKBERRY LTD (BBRY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Premium computer peripherals company 3D Systems CorporationDDD , recently opened its latest 70,000 square foot Healthcare Technology Centre. Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks in the same industry are Axcelis Technologies Inc. ACLS , Actua Corporation ACTA and BlackBerry Limited BBRY .
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Click to get this free report AXCELIS TECH (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report ACTUA CORP (ACTA): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report BLACKBERRY LTD (BBRY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Premium computer peripherals company 3D Systems CorporationDDD , recently opened its latest 70,000 square foot Healthcare Technology Centre. The facility would handle the company's complete 3D medical printing and precision healthcare solutions.
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Premium computer peripherals company 3D Systems CorporationDDD , recently opened its latest 70,000 square foot Healthcare Technology Centre. Click to get this free report AXCELIS TECH (ACLS): Free Stock Analysis Report ACTUA CORP (ACTA): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report BLACKBERRY LTD (BBRY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The facility would handle the company's complete 3D medical printing and precision healthcare solutions.
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Trade of the Day: 3D Systems (DDD)
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We've opened a bearish trade on 3D Systems ( DDD ). 3D Systems has risen more than 100% since its mid-January low of $6, and we think its bullish momentum has run out. We're not looking for the stock to drop all the way back down to $6 in the run up to its earnings announcement on Tuesday, March 15, before the market opens, but we do anticipate it will drop back down toward support at $10.
3D-printing companies have had a rough go of it during the past couple of years. After peaking just below $100 in 2013, 3D Systems has been in a persistent down-trend because 3D printing just hasn't taken off like so many hoped it would. As more and more companies came into the space, supply quickly outstripped demand.
Recently, Stratasys ( SSYS ) popped, lifting the rest of the industry, as it reported better-than-expected numbers for Q4, but the numbers still weren't good. SSYS still reported product revenue fell by 26%.
3D Systems itself has already had to postpone its earnings announcement this quarter, which is never a good thing. It was originally scheduled for Feb. 29, but management said it needed additional time to work on its Q4 goodwill/asset impairment charge. It is expected to be more than $500 million.
From a technical perspective, the "shooting star" on March 4 has created a strong bearish signal for 3D Systems. Watch for DDD to drop back down from its over-extended levels. Here's how to profit from it:
'Buy to open' the DDD April 11 Puts for a maximum price of $0.85.
We do not have a target or stop loss in place. Instead, we'll be watching the stock's performance to tell us when to exit.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips We've opened a bearish trade on 3D Systems ( DDD ). Watch for DDD to drop back down from its over-extended levels. Here's how to profit from it: 'Buy to open' the DDD April 11 Puts for a maximum price of $0.85.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips We've opened a bearish trade on 3D Systems ( DDD ). The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Watch for DDD to drop back down from its over-extended levels.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips We've opened a bearish trade on 3D Systems ( DDD ). Watch for DDD to drop back down from its over-extended levels. Here's how to profit from it: 'Buy to open' the DDD April 11 Puts for a maximum price of $0.85.
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InvestorPlace InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips We've opened a bearish trade on 3D Systems ( DDD ). Watch for DDD to drop back down from its over-extended levels. Here's how to profit from it: 'Buy to open' the DDD April 11 Puts for a maximum price of $0.85.
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Why Stratasys Fell 10% on Tuesday
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What: Absent of any news, shares of Stratasys fell 10.5% Tuesday, while rival 3D Systems finished 7.7% lower.
So what: Without any notable developments, yesterday's sell-off in 3D printing stocks was likely driven by previous events. Last week, Stratasys reported its fourth-quarter earnings, which beat Wall Street's earnings and guidance expectations. The stock has moved considerably higher since then. Including yesterday's sell-off, Stratasys is still up over 19% since its fourth-quarter earnings, while 3D Systems is essentially flat. In other words, yesterday's sell-off could've merely been a correction.
Stratasys' earnings showed that while there are still problems that the company is working through, management's guidance signaled to investors that the worst of its growth challenges may be over. Throughout 2015, Stratasys has been dealing with slowing customer demand, which it believes was driven by customers purchasing more 3D printing capacity than they needed during previous years. Judging by Stratasys' 2016 guidance, which calls for about 2% revenue growth at the midpoint, it's likely that management largely sees these oversupply concerns waning.
Now what: Until there's more visibility about the health of 3D printing spending in the nearer term, 3D printing stocks may continue to be a volatile bunch and trade at the mercy of investors' nerves. 3D Systems is expected to report earnings no later than March 15, which may confirm what many Stratasys investors are already expecting.
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Stratasys' earnings showed that while there are still problems that the company is working through, management's guidance signaled to investors that the worst of its growth challenges may be over. Judging by Stratasys' 2016 guidance, which calls for about 2% revenue growth at the midpoint, it's likely that management largely sees these oversupply concerns waning. 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. Last week, Stratasys reported its fourth-quarter earnings, which beat Wall Street's earnings and guidance expectations.
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Last week, Stratasys reported its fourth-quarter earnings, which beat Wall Street's earnings and guidance expectations. 3D Systems is expected to report earnings no later than March 15, which may confirm what many Stratasys investors are already expecting. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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So what: Without any notable developments, yesterday's sell-off in 3D printing stocks was likely driven by previous events. Stratasys' earnings showed that while there are still problems that the company is working through, management's guidance signaled to investors that the worst of its growth challenges may be over. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Stratasys Posts Q4 Loss, Revenues Beat Estimates, Guides Well
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Shares of Stratasys Ltd.SSYS went up 17.4% yesterday, after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2015 results wherein both the bottom and top line fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Also, an encouraging fiscal 2016 guidance positively impacted the share price.
The company posted fourth-quarter adjusted loss per share (excluding amortization, impairment and other one-time items but including stock-based compensation) of 18 cents as against earnings of 31 cents in the year-ago quarter.
However, the company's quarterly loss was much narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 24 cents per share.
Quarter Details
Though Stratasys' revenues declined 20.2% year over year to $173.4 million, it surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $165 million. Product revenues were down 26% from the year-ago quarter to $124.3 million. However, revenues from Services increased 1.1% year over year to $49 million. The company' soft revenue performance reflects weak performance at its MakerBot business.
Stratasys stated that revenues from the MakerBot business plunged 62% on a year-over-year basis. The decline was primarily due to softness in overall market conditions coupled with persistent weakness related to the restructuring of its business.
Stratasys' adjusted gross margin (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses but including share-based compensation) contracted 791 basis points (bps) to 47.5%, primarily due to unfavorable product mix and lower sales.
The company's adjusted operating expenses decreased 6.8% year over year to $97.1 million, primarily due to lower cost structure. However, as a percentage of revenues, operating expenses increased year over year from 47.9% to 59%. The increase was primarily due to stepped up investments in sales, marketing and research related to product innovation.
The company posted adjusted operating loss of $14.8 million in the reported quarter as against adjusted operating income of $16.1 million a year ago mainly due to lower revenues and higher expenses as a percentage of revenues.
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits of $258.2 million compared with $304.4 million in the previous quarter. Inventories came in at approximately $123.7 million as against $140.8 million in the third quarter. The company does not have any long-term debt.
Guidance
For fiscal 2016, the company expects revenues in the range of $700 million to $730 million, much above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $698 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 56 cents.
Further, the company expects gross margins to be in the range of 54% to 55%. Operating margins is expected to be in the range of 3% to 5%
Conclusion
Stratasys reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and provided an encouraging fiscal 2016 guidance. However, year-over-year comparisons were unfavorable. The company's quarterly results were negatively impacted by difficult global macroeconomic conditions and lower-than-expected performance at 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, 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 #2 (Buy).
A couple of better-ranked stocks in the technology sector are FormFactor Inc. FORM and MeetMe, Inc. MEET , 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 FORMFACTOR INC (FORM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MEETME INC (MEET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Stratasys Ltd.SSYS went up 17.4% yesterday, after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2015 results wherein both the bottom and top line fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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Click to get this free report FORMFACTOR INC (FORM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MEETME INC (MEET): 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' adjusted gross margin (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses but including share-based compensation) contracted 791 basis points (bps) to 47.5%, primarily due to unfavorable product mix and lower sales.
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Click to get this free report FORMFACTOR INC (FORM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MEETME INC (MEET): 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. The company posted adjusted operating loss of $14.8 million in the reported quarter as against adjusted operating income of $16.1 million a year ago mainly due to lower revenues and higher expenses as a percentage of revenues.
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD is also a potent headwind. Click to get this free report FORMFACTOR INC (FORM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MEETME INC (MEET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company's adjusted operating expenses decreased 6.8% year over year to $97.1 million, primarily due to lower cost structure.
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The decline in capital spending among industrial customers that Stratasys and rival 3D Systems have experienced throughout 2015 has resulted in decreased sales of 3D printers such as the Fortus line shown. Image source: Stratasys.
Stratasys reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 results before the market opened on Thursday. The macroeconomic challenges that the leading diversified 3D printing company has faced throughout 2015 continued into the fourth quarter. Nonetheless, through cost-savings efforts, Stratasys reported revenue and adjusted earnings results that surpassed its guidance, and likely exceeded many investors' expectations since they also surpassed analysts' estimates.
As a result, shares of Stratasys closed up more than 17% on Thursday. Shares of fellow industry bigwig 3D Systems rose nearly 7%. Movement in the stock of one of the two biggies in the 3D printing space will often cause the stock of the other company to move in the same direction. That's because they're both operating in the same business environment, so investors often infer that good or bad news from one company will often be coming from the other company as well.
Stratasys' key Q4 and full-year 2015 numbers
Here's how the headline numbers stack up to the company's year-ago results.
Data sources: Stratasys and Yahoo! Finance.
Notably, Stratasys generated $7.7 million in cash from operations during the fourth quarter. Cash flows often fly under the radar, but are extremely important. Operating and free cash flows are the real McCoys when it comes to money, whereas "earnings" are merely an accounting measure.
Stratasys' quarterly revenue came in at the high end of its guidance of $160 million to $175 million, while its adjusted earnings per share came in significantly better than its guidance of negative $0.17 to negative $0.06. Its GAAP EPS fell far short of its guidance of negative $0.68 to negative $0.54, largely due to the $104 million goodwill impairment charge it took.
Long-term investors shouldn't place too much weight on analysts' estimates. Nonetheless, analysts' expectations coupled with a company's forward guidance often explain stock-price movements. So, it's worth noting that analysts were looking for a fourth-quarter non-GAAP loss of $0.12 per share on revenue of $168.31 million, and full-year adjusted EPS of $0.08 on revenue of $691.63 million. So, Stratasys crushed quarterly earnings expectations and comfortably beat revenue expectations.
Macroeconomic headwinds continue
Statasys' revenue in its "core business" -- sales of 3D printers for the enterprise market -- decreased 14% from the previous-year's period. This is exactly the same year-over-year drop experienced in the third quarter. Unfortunately, these results don't suggest that the daunting macroeconomic headwinds the company has faced since the first quarter of 2015 are subsiding.
As a reminder: Stratasys and 3D Systems have experienced a major slowdown in purchasing among industrial customers throughout 2015. This is more concerning than MakerBot's well-publicized woes since the enterprise business is the profit-engine of the company. Stratasys has attributed the tepid demand from industrial customers to overcapacity in the field due to the large number of 3D printers bought during the previous few years. It continues to say that it doesn't have any indication that businesses are holding off purchasing new 3D printers to see what compelling new products might soon come to market.
Another goodwill impairment charge
Stratasys took a $104 million goodwill impairment charge in the fourth quarter. This marks the fourth such writedown it's taken since the fourth quarter of 2014.
Investors knew that such a charge might be coming. Stratasys stated last quarter that its review of its business units wasn't completed and further writedowns on its enterprise business could be coming. In the third quarter, the company took a whopping $910 million charge, of which $710 million to $730 million was on the enterprise side of the business and the remainder was for beleaguered desktop 3D printer maker MakerBot.
Gross margin drops
Overall gross profit margin decreased from 56% in the year-ago period to 48.1% in Q4 2015. Here's the gross margin trend for 2015:
Image source: Stratasys.
Recent significant events
Initiated a restructuring plan to improve operational efficiencies and working capital; Stratasys expects to see continued positive results of this plan in 2016.
Reduced global workforce by about 10% during the fourth quarter.
Initiated programs to reduce operating expenses and optimize manufacturing.
Introduced the updated Objet Connex3, which features software powered by the Adobe 3D color print engine that enables new color possibilities.
Introduced the MakerBot Smart Extruder+, which is designed to provide improved print performance over a longer period of time. (A widespread issue with faulty extruders was the reason MakerBot imploded in the fourth quarter of 2014, so hopefully these new extruders are a huge improvement.)
What management had to say
In the earnings release, CEO David Reis stated what the company is focusing on:
Reis also commented on the company's goals in this new "transformative" phase of the company's development:
Looking ahead
Stratasys issued full-year 2016 guidance. Here's how its outlook compares with 2015 results:
Data source: Stratasys.
Going into the earnings release, analysts were expecting 2016 adjusted earnings of $0.08 per share on revenue of $700.62 million. So, Stratasys' earnings outlook is significantly brighter than the consensus, and the lower end of its revenue range outlook matches the consensus.
Stratasys provided these additional targets for 2016:
Gross margins to improve modestly to a range of 54% to 55%.
Operating margins of 3% to 5%.
It also provided this expected financial data for 2016:
Taxes expense of $10 million to $11 million, which includes the negative impact of the planned accounting treatment for tax valuation allowance.
Capital expenditures are projected at $60 million to $70 million, with approximately $45 million designated for completing the company's new facility in Israel.
There was no update on the company's long-term operating model, which it said last quarter that it was reviewing and would update, if warranted, when visibility into its prospects has improved.
Final thoughts
Stratasys reported quarterly results that were likely significantly better than most investors were expecting due to the success of its cost-cutting measures. Unfortunately, however, there were no indications that the macroeconomic headwinds related to a decrease in capital spending among industrial customers has improved. That's what needs to happen in order for Stratasys' business performance to improve in a significant way. Positively, Stratasys' outlook for 2016 is also considerably brighter than what most investors were expecting.
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Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. 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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The decline in capital spending among industrial customers that Stratasys and rival 3D Systems have experienced throughout 2015 has resulted in decreased sales of 3D printers such as the Fortus line shown. Macroeconomic headwinds continue Statasys' revenue in its "core business" -- sales of 3D printers for the enterprise market -- decreased 14% from the previous-year's period. Stratasys has attributed the tepid demand from industrial customers to overcapacity in the field due to the large number of 3D printers bought during the previous few years.
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Its GAAP EPS fell far short of its guidance of negative $0.68 to negative $0.54, largely due to the $104 million goodwill impairment charge it took. Another goodwill impairment charge Stratasys took a $104 million goodwill impairment charge in the fourth quarter. Recent significant events Initiated a restructuring plan to improve operational efficiencies and working capital; Stratasys expects to see continued positive results of this plan in 2016.
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Stratasys' quarterly revenue came in at the high end of its guidance of $160 million to $175 million, while its adjusted earnings per share came in significantly better than its guidance of negative $0.17 to negative $0.06. In the third quarter, the company took a whopping $910 million charge, of which $710 million to $730 million was on the enterprise side of the business and the remainder was for beleaguered desktop 3D printer maker MakerBot. What management had to say In the earnings release, CEO David Reis stated what the company is focusing on: Reis also commented on the company's goals in this new "transformative" phase of the company's development: Looking ahead Stratasys issued full-year 2016 guidance.
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Movement in the stock of one of the two biggies in the 3D printing space will often cause the stock of the other company to move in the same direction. Going into the earnings release, analysts were expecting 2016 adjusted earnings of $0.08 per share on revenue of $700.62 million. 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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Noteworthy Thursday Option Activity: SCTY, JOY, DDD
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in SolarCity Corp (Symbol: SCTY), where a total of 63,725 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 6.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 86.1% of SCTY's average daily trading volume over the past month of 7.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $25 strike call option expiring April 15, 2016 , with 7,275 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 727,500 underlying shares of SCTY. Below is a chart showing SCTY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange:
Joy Global Inc (Symbol: JOY) options are showing a volume of 26,693 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.7 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 76.2% of JOY's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.5 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $12 strike put option expiring April 15, 2016 , with 10,139 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.0 million underlying shares of JOY. Below is a chart showing JOY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $12 strike highlighted in orange:
And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) options are showing a volume of 24,112 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.4 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 74.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.2 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $15 strike call option expiring April 15, 2016 , with 3,101 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 310,100 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $15 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for SCTY options , JOY options , or DDD options , 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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Particularly high volume was seen for the $15 strike call option expiring April 15, 2016 , with 3,101 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 310,100 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing JOY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $12 strike highlighted in orange: And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) options are showing a volume of 24,112 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.4 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 74.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.2 million shares.
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That number of contracts represents approximately 2.4 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 74.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.2 million shares. Below is a chart showing JOY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $12 strike highlighted in orange: And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) options are showing a volume of 24,112 contracts thus far today. Particularly high volume was seen for the $15 strike call option expiring April 15, 2016 , with 3,101 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 310,100 underlying shares of DDD.
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Below is a chart showing JOY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $12 strike highlighted in orange: And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) options are showing a volume of 24,112 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.4 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 74.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.2 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $15 strike call option expiring April 15, 2016 , with 3,101 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 310,100 underlying shares of DDD.
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That number of contracts represents approximately 2.4 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 74.4% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.2 million shares. Below is a chart showing JOY's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $12 strike highlighted in orange: And 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) options are showing a volume of 24,112 contracts thus far today. Particularly high volume was seen for the $15 strike call option expiring April 15, 2016 , with 3,101 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 310,100 underlying shares of DDD.
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2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC
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Why 3D Printing Company Stratasys (SSYS) Stock is Soaring Today
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Stratasys SSYS stock is killing it in the market today after posting its fourth quarter earnings results.
The company beat on our EPS consensus estimate of -$0.24, actually posting earnings of -$0.19 per share. This represents a beat of about 20.83%. The company also topped our revenues consensus, which predicted sales totaling $165 million for the quarter. SSYS actually reported sales of $173 million, beating our revenues consensus estimate by about 5%.
These are great beats, but there needs to be more perspective put around why shares are up 17% today.
In spite of the unhealthy macroeconomy, Stratasys beat expectations by a wide margin. This has bolstered hope in the company's ability to be a strong growth candidate this year.
SSYS results were so optimistic that its fellow 3D printing peers' shares have risen today as well. Voxeljet VJET and 3D Systems DDD have seen their shares rise by 7% and 6%, respectively. This could mean that SSYS's earnings results have made its own industry look more attractive.
What's really lifting the stock up today is its optimistic outlook on itself in 2016. This year, the company expects to see EPS between $0.17 and $0.43 this year. This is a huge improvement on our fiscal 2016 consensus going into the report, which currently calls for a loss of $-0.56. This consensus is subject to change.
If SSYS manages to live up to its lofty expectations this year, the stock will likely experience positive share price performance. Over the quarter, Stratasys cut its workforce by about 10% in an effort to reduct operating costs. The company is focused on optimizing manufacturing so that it can boost its profit margins as it moves forward.
The 3D printing company saw revenues of $696 million in 2015, and has issued revenues guidance in a range from $700-$730 million. Stratasys is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), but this is subject to change following the earnings release.
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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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Voxeljet VJET and 3D Systems DDD have seen their shares rise by 7% and 6%, respectively. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys SSYS stock is killing it in the market today after posting its fourth quarter earnings results.
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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 VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Voxeljet VJET and 3D Systems DDD have seen their shares rise by 7% and 6%, respectively. The company beat on our EPS consensus estimate of -$0.24, actually posting earnings of -$0.19 per share.
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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 VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Voxeljet VJET and 3D Systems DDD have seen their shares rise by 7% and 6%, respectively. Stratasys SSYS stock is killing it in the market today after posting its fourth quarter earnings results.
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Voxeljet VJET and 3D Systems DDD have seen their shares rise by 7% and 6%, respectively. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys SSYS stock is killing it in the market today after posting its fourth quarter earnings results.
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3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week
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Don't let this be you this week. Read below for help on that. Photo: Dmitry Kalinin, via Flickr.
Do you own shares of action-camera technology specialist Ambarella , 3D printing manufacturer 3D Systems , or up-and-coming burger joint The Habit ? If so, prepare yourselves for a wild week ahead.
Ideally, investors wouldn't worry about the movements of their stocks in any given week or month. But we know you're human, and that you might have a tough time stomaching such large moves. That's why we're writing this -- to help prepare you.
The reason why these stocks are likely to make such big moves is because they are all reporting quarterly earnings, and they are all heavily shorted. That's a recipe for volatility. If you don't believe me, check out the three stocks I highlighted in February, which moved an average of 15% following their respective releases.
Read below to find out what's really worth paying attention to, and what's just noise.
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The article 3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week originally appeared on Fool.com.
Brian Stoffel owns shares of GoPro. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Ambarella and GoPro. 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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Do you own shares of action-camera technology specialist Ambarella , 3D printing manufacturer 3D Systems , or up-and-coming burger joint The Habit ? Check out the $15,978 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. In fact, one MarketWatch reporter argues that if more Americans knew about this, the government would have to shell out an extra $10 billion annually.
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3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week from Photo: 3D Systems, The Habit Restaurants, Ambarella. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Ambarella and GoPro. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems.
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3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week from Photo: 3D Systems, The Habit Restaurants, Ambarella. The article 3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week originally appeared on Fool.com. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Ambarella and GoPro.
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3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week from Photo: 3D Systems, The Habit Restaurants, Ambarella. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Ambarella and GoPro. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems.
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2016-02-29 00:00:00 UTC
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Instant Analysis: 3D Systems Q4 Earnings Release and Conference Call Delayed
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Image source: 3D Systems.
What happened?
3D Systems announced on Thursday after the market closed that it was delaying release of its official fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 results and conference call, which were scheduled for Monday, Feb. 29. The diversified 3D printing company said that the delay in filing its 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is due to the completion of work related to the goodwill impairment charge that it previously announced it was taking in the fourth quarter.
3D Systems reiterated the following previously released preliminary fourth-quarter data:
Expects to take a non-cash goodwill impairment charge - or "writedown" -- of $510 million to $570 million.
Expects to report revenue of approximately $183 million.
Will take an approximate $27 million charge related to inventory writedowns and purchase commitments in connection with the discontinuation of its consumer products.
Investors can expect release of the official results by March 15, the deadline allowed by the SEC per the Notification of Late Filing form.
Does it matter?
The news appears to be the lowest on the impact meter -- just market noise -- however, we can't be fully certain until the official results are released.
Delays in SEC filings of quarterly or annual results are oftentimes cause for concern, as they can mean bad news is coming. However, in this case, 3D Systems' delayed filing does not seem worrisome. Since the company reiterated its previously announced preliminary results, there don't seem to be any negative surprises coming. This delay seems reasonable in light of the previous CEO's sudden departure in late October just before the company released its third-quarter results. (The company remains without a permanent CEO.)
Shares of 3D Systems closed up 3.7% on Friday. The stock, which has been battered since early 2014, is down 66% in the last year.
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3D Systems announced on Thursday after the market closed that it was delaying release of its official fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 results and conference call, which were scheduled for Monday, Feb. 29. The diversified 3D printing company said that the delay in filing its 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is due to the completion of work related to the goodwill impairment charge that it previously announced it was taking in the fourth quarter. Will take an approximate $27 million charge related to inventory writedowns and purchase commitments in connection with the discontinuation of its consumer products.
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3D Systems announced on Thursday after the market closed that it was delaying release of its official fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 results and conference call, which were scheduled for Monday, Feb. 29. 3D Systems reiterated the following previously released preliminary fourth-quarter data: Expects to take a non-cash goodwill impairment charge - or "writedown" -- of $510 million to $570 million. Since the company reiterated its previously announced preliminary results, there don't seem to be any negative surprises coming.
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3D Systems announced on Thursday after the market closed that it was delaying release of its official fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 results and conference call, which were scheduled for Monday, Feb. 29. 3D Systems reiterated the following previously released preliminary fourth-quarter data: Expects to take a non-cash goodwill impairment charge - or "writedown" -- of $510 million to $570 million. 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 announced on Thursday after the market closed that it was delaying release of its official fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 results and conference call, which were scheduled for Monday, Feb. 29. Since the company reiterated its previously announced preliminary results, there don't seem to be any negative surprises coming. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems.
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2016-02-29 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys Earnings: What to Watch on Thursday
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Stratasys Ltd. is slated to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, March 3. The leading diversified 3D printing company didn't preannounce earnings, as it did in the first and third quarters of 2015, which should mean that investors aren't in for any huge negative shocks.
Investors could certainly use some encouraging news, as shares of Stratasys, rival 3D Systems , and most of the smaller 3D printing companies have plummeted since the start of 2014. If 3D Systems' preliminary fourth-quarter revenue figure is an indication of the state of the enterprise 3D printer market, investors might, indeed, get decent news. On Feb. 11, Triple D released a revenue expectation that was likely better than what many investors were expecting, since it comfortably surpassed analysts' estimates. It anticipates that its quarterly revenue dipped 2.4% from the year-ago period and increased 20.7% from the third quarter. 3D Systems was scheduled to report official results on Monday, Feb. 29, but has since postponed its 10-K filing and has until March 15 to file.
Stratasys' guidance for Q4
Stratasys issued tepid fourth-quarter guidance last quarter.
Data source: Stratasys.
Assuming Stratasys' earnings are in the ballpark of its guidance, its earnings will have likely fallen off more than these numbers suggest. The first quarter of 2014 was when Stratasys took its first goodwill impairment charge for MakerBot, so this charge is included in the year-ago period's earnings. (There is, however, a possibility that we could see an additional goodwill impairment charge this quarter on the enterprise side, as Stratasys said that its initial charge taken in the third quarter wasn't final.)
Long-term investors shouldn't pay too much attention to analysts' quarterly earnings estimates, since Wall Street is short-term-oriented. That said, market reactions can often be explained by these estimates coupled with forward guidance. So it's worth noting that analysts are expecting Stratasys to deliver quarterly adjusted EPS of $0.11 on revenue of $168.45 million; both numbers are near the respective midpoints of Stratasys' guidance.
Beyond the headline numbers, here's what to focus on in the report.
Stratasys' "core business" revenue and the capital spending environment
A Connex Objet 3D printer for enterprise customers. Image source: Stratasys.
Investors should focus on Stratasys' results in what it defines as its "core business," or its sales of 3D printers for the enterprise market. The company now breaks this metric out in its earnings releases. As a benchmark, its core business revenue in the third quarter decreased 14% year over year, or about 10% on a constant-currency basis. Just an incremental improvement would suggest that the daunting macroeconomic headwinds the company has faced since the first quarter of 2015 could be subsiding.
The major slowdown in purchasing among industrial customers that Stratasys has experienced throughout 2015 is much more concerning than the well-publicized troubles of its desktop 3D printer unit, MakerBot. The enterprise business is the profit engine of the company, as it accounts for the lion's share of total revenue and it sports profit margins that are higher than MakerBot's.
Stratasys has attributed the tepid demand from industrial customers to overcapacity in the field, resulting from the large number of 3D printers bought during the previous few years. It has said that it doesn't have any indication that businesses are holding off purchasing new 3D printers to see what compelling new products might come to market in the near future. While it seems very likely that Stratasys' explanation accounts for the bulk of the slowdown, it's possible -- even probable -- that at least some companies are, indeed, delaying their buying decisions for this reason.
Guidance and long-term operating model
Forward guidance for 2016 is more critical than usual because of the macroeconomic headwinds that Stratasys, along with 3D Systems, has experienced in the enterprise 3D printer space.
Stratasys said last quarter that it's reviewing its long-term operating model and will provide an update when visibility into its prospects has improved. So we might get that update on Thursday. Investors can probably count on Stratasys' ratcheting back these long-standing growth projections. Stratasys took last quarter a goodwill impairment charge on its enterprise business in the range of $730 million to $770 million, which suggests that it doesn't view its prospects as optimistically as it previously did.
MakerBot should take a backseat in importance
We shouldn't be in for any shocking MakerBot bad news, simply because it doesn't seem like things could get much worse at this point. Stratasys took a third writedown for the desktop 3D printer unit in the third quarter, with the total charge now in the range of $436 million to $476 million -- more than the $403 million it initially paid for MakerBot in 2013. MakerBot revenue plunged 55% year over year last quarter, and we can likely expect another similar drop this quarter.
Stratasys should share information -- at least on the earnings call -- about how the MakerBot restructuring efforts are going. (Look for a forthcoming Fool.com article covering the key points shared on the call.)
Takeaway
The performance of Stratasys' core business -- sales of 3D printers for the enterprise market -- is critical. Just a small improvement from last quarter could mean that macroeconomic challenges are subsiding. Given these challenges, the company's forward guidance and possible changes to its long-term operating model are even more important than usual to long-term investors.
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The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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 Stratasys Earnings: What to Watch on Thursday originally appeared on Fool.com.
Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. 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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If 3D Systems' preliminary fourth-quarter revenue figure is an indication of the state of the enterprise 3D printer market, investors might, indeed, get decent news. The major slowdown in purchasing among industrial customers that Stratasys has experienced throughout 2015 is much more concerning than the well-publicized troubles of its desktop 3D printer unit, MakerBot. Stratasys has attributed the tepid demand from industrial customers to overcapacity in the field, resulting from the large number of 3D printers bought during the previous few years.
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Guidance and long-term operating model Forward guidance for 2016 is more critical than usual because of the macroeconomic headwinds that Stratasys, along with 3D Systems, has experienced in the enterprise 3D printer space. Stratasys took last quarter a goodwill impairment charge on its enterprise business in the range of $730 million to $770 million, which suggests that it doesn't view its prospects as optimistically as it previously did. Takeaway The performance of Stratasys' core business -- sales of 3D printers for the enterprise market -- is critical.
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Stratasys' guidance for Q4 Stratasys issued tepid fourth-quarter guidance last quarter. So it's worth noting that analysts are expecting Stratasys to deliver quarterly adjusted EPS of $0.11 on revenue of $168.45 million; both numbers are near the respective midpoints of Stratasys' guidance. Stratasys took last quarter a goodwill impairment charge on its enterprise business in the range of $730 million to $770 million, which suggests that it doesn't view its prospects as optimistically as it previously did.
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The leading diversified 3D printing company didn't preannounce earnings, as it did in the first and third quarters of 2015, which should mean that investors aren't in for any huge negative shocks. Assuming Stratasys' earnings are in the ballpark of its guidance, its earnings will have likely fallen off more than these numbers suggest. Guidance and long-term operating model Forward guidance for 2016 is more critical than usual because of the macroeconomic headwinds that Stratasys, along with 3D Systems, has experienced in the enterprise 3D printer space.
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Will 3D Systems (DDD) Miss Estimates This Earnings Season?
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3D Systems Corporation DDD is expected to report fourth-quarter and full-year 20Array5 results soon.
Last quarter, the company had posted a massive negative earnings surprise of 500%. Also, the company has missed estimates in three of the four trailing quarters, leading to a huge average negative earnings surprise of Array62.9%.
Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors to Consider
Over the past few quarters, 3D Systems has been experiencing difficult broader market conditions that have badly hit its financial performance. Macroeconomic factors such as economic slowdown, currency fluctuations, inflation, commodity prices and credit availability are negatively impacting the company's operations. If these problems persist, 3D Systems' earnings will be restrained again in the to-be-reported quarter.
The 3D printing company has countered a particularly dismal third quarter, which saw revenues decline 9% year over year. 3D Systems expects to report revenues of roughly $Array83 million for the fourth quarter. Adverse currency translations have proved to be the biggest drag on the company's financial performance, as a significant part of its revenues are generated from international markets. These conditions are expected to persist in the quarter under review and will likely restrict earnings growth.
In addition, lower revenues from 3D printing products and services, coupled with high selling and administrative expenses and outlay for research and development could hinder the company's bottom line further. 3D Systems expects to book significant non-cash goodwill and intangibles impairment charge of $5Array0 million to $570 million.
However, the company is taking initiatives to channelize its resources toward more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. During the quarter, 3D Systems announced its decision to cease 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.
Also, 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 expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new cardiovascular anatomical model product line to help medical professionals improve cardiology training and surgical planning routines.
3D Systems' successful product launches and strategic deals that it made in the soon-to-be-reported quarter could help it combat the persistent challenges that it is facing.
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 #Array (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 stock currently stands at 0.00%. This is because both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the Most Accurate estimate are pegged at a loss of 3 cents.
Zacks Rank: 3D Systems has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Note that we caution against stocks with 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:
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. ATSG has an Earnings ESP of +Array0.53% and a Zacks Rank #2. The company will report quarterly results on Mar 3.
Casey's General Stores, Inc. CASY has an Earnings ESP of +Array0.ArrayArray% and a Zacks Rank #2. The company will report on Mar 7.
The Cooper Companies Inc. COO has an Earnings ESP of +3.Array6% and a Zacks Rank #2. The company is expected to release results on Mar 3.
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3D Systems Corporation DDD is expected to report fourth-quarter and full-year 20Array5 results soon. Click to get this free report COOPER COS (COO): Free Stock Analysis Report CASEYS GEN STRS (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report AIR TRANSPT SVC (ATSG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Macroeconomic factors such as economic slowdown, currency fluctuations, inflation, commodity prices and credit availability are negatively impacting the company's operations.
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Click to get this free report COOPER COS (COO): Free Stock Analysis Report CASEYS GEN STRS (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report AIR TRANSPT SVC (ATSG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation DDD is expected to report fourth-quarter and full-year 20Array5 results soon. 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: Air Transport Services Group, Inc. ATSG has an Earnings ESP of +Array0.53% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Click to get this free report COOPER COS (COO): Free Stock Analysis Report CASEYS GEN STRS (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report AIR TRANSPT SVC (ATSG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation DDD is expected to report fourth-quarter and full-year 20Array5 results soon. Note that we caution against stocks with 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 Corporation DDD is expected to report fourth-quarter and full-year 20Array5 results soon. Click to get this free report COOPER COS (COO): Free Stock Analysis Report CASEYS GEN STRS (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report AIR TRANSPT SVC (ATSG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems expects to report revenues of roughly $Array83 million for the fourth quarter.
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3D Printing Stocks Have a Big Year Ahead in 2016
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If it seems like the financial markets don't make a lick of sense - join the club! That's what most investors of 3D printing stocks would have to say. It has unequivocally been a horrific period last year for most companies within the burgeoning industry after suffering an even worse year in 2014. A combination of unrealistic hype and poor financial performances against Wall Street estimates have put 3D printing stocks on the defensive.
Source: 3D Systems
The frustration shared by investors and industry insiders alike is that the markets appear to be myopic. For one thing, 3D printers - more properly termed additive manufacturing (AM) - open up a whole new sphere of possibilities. While the technology space is increasingly geared towards cloud computing and digitalization, there will always be a need for physical mechanics. In theory, AM machines help close a critical financial gap between tech haves and have-nots.
Still, even now, 3D printing stocks generally have failed to find sustained demand in the markets. However, it's important to remember that panic often begets panic, regardless of underlying fundamentals. It's also the industry itself that bears a good deal of responsibility. Several AM companies have focused too intently on the technology itself, leaving less emphasis - if any - on practicality. Thus, the gap between innovation and application widened unnecessarily.
At the same time, these are the missteps and growing pains of an emerging sector - not one of a dinosaur on its way to extinction. The pioneering spirit of monozukuri - or perfected craftsmanship - is a universal ambition. If played correctly, AM companies can corral that desire into cold, hard cash. And once that happens, the sentiment in the markets is sure to follow suit.
6 Stocks to Buy Now for Battered Bargains
So don't pronounce the AM industry dead just yet. Here are three presently embattled 3D printer stocks that could make a surprising comeback in 2016.
3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
Unlike so many competitors in the AM sphere, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is actually on a bit of a roll. Year-to-date, DDD stock is up 15%, with a large portion of that momentum coming in the past 30 days. The lift couldn't have come at a better time. In 2015, DDD was drop-kicked 73% in the markets as investors scrambled for cover. Having reached prices not seen since late-2010, can 3D Systems pull off a seemingly improbable comeback?
Undoubtedly, many potential buyers would note DDD's poor earnings history - admittedly, the numbers are downright awful. So far in fiscal year 2015, only the first quarter met or exceeded expectations. However, it's the negative surprise for Q2 and Q3 that rocked Wall Street, averaging a pitiful -75%. You can blame poor conditions in global markets , unfavorable currency fluctuations and financing pressures - it was simply a confluence of misfortunes.
That could be changing soon. DDD stock has jumped considerably over the past two weeks, buoyed by a 21% increase in forecast sales year-over-year. DDD's management team has yet to disclose where the optimism is based, so it could be a demand lift or merely a blow-out sale. Either way, the main point here is that Wall Street finally likes what it sees and it's putting down serious cash.
After years of severe underperformance, that may be the strongest argument for taking a risk on DDD stock.
ExOne Co (XONE)
When it comes to the recent performance of 3D printing stocks, most people have ExOne Co ( XONE ) in mind. In the red by nearly 10% YTD - even after Wednesday's 7% surge - XONE is easily the worst of the AM companies on this list. Over the past year, XONE stock lost 40% of its market value, making it one of the most watched stocks in the AM sector for all of the wrong reasons.
Fundamentally, XONE has been a train wreck. In the first two quarters of FY 2015, the company's negative earnings surprise against analysts' consensus estimates was a dreadful -86%. But XONE saved the worst for last, massively dialing back its forecast in the wake of underwhelming results. The markets responded harshly, first with an 11% drop on the day of the earnings release, followed by a severe gap down of 25% on the next day's session.
However, those looking to further hammer XONE stock for profit may end up being disappointed. Short interest - or the number of shares held short but not yet covered or closed - for ExOne actually declined by more than 5% earlier this month. Granted, this could be mere profit-taking, but the timing a month ahead of its Q4 earnings report may raise a few eyebrows. In addition, shares are up more than 9% for the current month.
Also overlooked from the bearish write-ups on 3D printing stocks is that in XONE's case, its balance sheet is outstandingly stable. Most notable is the cash-on-hand for XONE, which is 800% more than its total long-term debt. The cash amount also outpaces its current day-to-day liabilities.
10 Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 for 2016
Wall Street is loath to be played the fool twice, so the fact that XONE is recently trending higher could be a sign of greater things to come.
Voxeljet AG (VJET)
It's not just American 3D printing stocks that are feeling the pain. Across the Atlantic, Germany-based Voxeljet AG (ADR) ( VJET ) is facing similar woes in the markets and in the retail floor. Theoretically, the massive leap in comparative value for the U.S. Dollar should be a tailwind for VJET. It certainly didn't hurt the company as it launched its ambitious expansion into emerging markets .
That said, the currency lift hasn't had much appreciable benefit for long-term Voxeljet stockholders. Although VJET is down a modest 4% YTD, shares have been hammered over the past year, with investors losing 50%. It's unfortunate because VJET had strung together earnings beats in the first two quarters of FY 2015. However, a bad miss in Q3 eventually led to a sharp collapse that didn't find a bottom until mid-January of this year.
Since that time, VJET has bounced up 16%. Understandably, though, potential buyers are concerned with Voxeljet's historical volatility. What may assuage some of those fears is VJET's annual revenue trend , which shows consistent growth of 34% since FY 2010. The demand is there … but profitability isn't. Between the two, VJET's margins may be the easier fix, especially given the current state of global markets. A focus towards stricter financial controls could potentially right a wayward ship.
VJET is certainly not for the timid, but it does have the goods to launch a lucrative comeback.
As of this writing, Josh Enomoto did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
The post 3D Printing Stocks Have a Big Year Ahead in 2016 appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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 (DDD) Unlike so many competitors in the AM sphere, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is actually on a bit of a roll. Year-to-date, DDD stock is up 15%, with a large portion of that momentum coming in the past 30 days. In 2015, DDD was drop-kicked 73% in the markets as investors scrambled for cover.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Unlike so many competitors in the AM sphere, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is actually on a bit of a roll. Year-to-date, DDD stock is up 15%, with a large portion of that momentum coming in the past 30 days. In 2015, DDD was drop-kicked 73% in the markets as investors scrambled for cover.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Unlike so many competitors in the AM sphere, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is actually on a bit of a roll. Year-to-date, DDD stock is up 15%, with a large portion of that momentum coming in the past 30 days. In 2015, DDD was drop-kicked 73% in the markets as investors scrambled for cover.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Unlike so many competitors in the AM sphere, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is actually on a bit of a roll. Year-to-date, DDD stock is up 15%, with a large portion of that momentum coming in the past 30 days. In 2015, DDD was drop-kicked 73% in the markets as investors scrambled for cover.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for February 23rd
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Agrium Inc. ( AGU )
American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC )
Avianca Holdings SA ( AVH )
Bancorp Inc ( TBBK )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC ) Avianca Holdings SA ( AVH ) Bancorp Inc ( TBBK ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AGRIUM INC (AGU): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER CAMPUS CTY (ACC): Free Stock Analysis Report AVIANCA HOLDNGS (AVH): Free Stock Analysis Report BANCORP BNK/THE (TBBK): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC ) Avianca Holdings SA ( AVH ) Bancorp Inc ( TBBK ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AGRIUM INC (AGU): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER CAMPUS CTY (ACC): Free Stock Analysis Report AVIANCA HOLDNGS (AVH): Free Stock Analysis Report BANCORP BNK/THE (TBBK): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC ) Avianca Holdings SA ( AVH ) Bancorp Inc ( TBBK ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AGRIUM INC (AGU): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER CAMPUS CTY (ACC): Free Stock Analysis Report AVIANCA HOLDNGS (AVH): Free Stock Analysis Report BANCORP BNK/THE (TBBK): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC ) Avianca Holdings SA ( AVH ) Bancorp Inc ( TBBK ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AGRIUM INC (AGU): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER CAMPUS CTY (ACC): Free Stock Analysis Report AVIANCA HOLDNGS (AVH): Free Stock Analysis Report BANCORP BNK/THE (TBBK): 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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Stratasys Invests In Speedy, Supersized 3D Printer Maker
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Leading diversified 3D printing company Stratasys recently led a funding round of Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, an Israel-based start-up that makes speedy, super-large 3D printers. Massivit's press release last week stated that the funds will be used to further develop and market its 3D printers, which are based on its proprietary Gel Dispensing Printing (GDP) technology. Terms weren't disclosed.
Here's what you should know.
Yes, this thing could bring a whole new dimension to the 3D printing "selfie" market! Image source: Massivit.
Massivit's claim: "The fastest... large format 3D printing solution"
The company founded in 2012, claims that its Massivit 1800 system is "the fastest and most advanced large format 3D printing solution." It provides an example of its system's speed on its website: It would take only five hours to print a simple sculpture of a standing human being. If that's accurate, then it is, indeed, mighty fast compared with printers currently on the market. Here are the company's specific claims on its website about the system's speed and other capabilities:
Speed: up to 39 inches per second in x and y -axes
Productivity: up to 1 ft of object per hour
Printing dimensions: 4 ft x 5 ft x 6 ft
Can print two different objects at the same time
Massivit's GDP technology -- yes, yet another 3D printing acronym -- is reportedly the only gel-based 3D printing technology. That's an accurate claim, to my knowledge, as the major polymer 3D printing technologies use either liquid resin or filament. Stratasys' Polyjet and 3D Systems ' Multi-Jet Modeling (MJM) technologies, for instance, both use a UV-light photo-curable liquid resin, while fused deposition modeling (FDM) uses a filament. FDM was invented by Stratasys, but is now used by many 3D printer manufacturers, as the key patents have expired.
Like Polyjet and MJM, Massivit's GDP technology uses UV light to cure -- or harden -- its material. The company's gel, called Dimengel, is a proprietary material. According to the company's website, Dimagel is nonflammable and has good structural strength, similar to ABS polymers commonly used in 3D printing.
Image source: Massivit.
In September 2015, the first Massivit 1800 system was installed at E.S. Digital in Israel, a large print and digital communications company, where it's being used to create unique promotional campaigns. Massivit primarily targets the visual communications market, where its solutions are used to create large display objects for point-of-sale branding, advertising, exhibitions, theme parks, and other applications. The company, however, is planning to develop solutions for additional markets.
Stratasys' VP of corporate development and ventures, Alon Elie, commented in the press release about the benefits Stratasys gains by investing in Massivit:
Massivit's deep connections to Stratasys
Massivit's press release states that the company was founded by "a group of experienced industry veterans from leading digital printing companies." This is an understatement, considering that one of its three co-founders, Gershon Miller, was also one of the three co-founders of 3D printing company Objet. Objet merged with Stratasys in 2012, and brought its powerful Polyjet technology to the table. This technology powers Stratasys' higher-end 3D printers, notably its unique Connex Objet line of multimaterial, multicolor printers. Miller also founded Idanit, which was sold to Scitex Corporation, later rebranded as Scitex Vision, and eventually sold to HP .
Massivit's newly appointed CEO, Avner Israeli, joined the company from... surprise, surprise... Stratasys, where he served in numerous senior management positions.
Diversification into more nascent 3D printing markets
Illustrating potential promotional display possibilities. (Or laundry detergent for giants.) Image source: Massivit.
It seems quite likely that Massivit's GDP system has considerable potential, given the credentials of the company's founders and top management. If that proves to be the case, Stratasys will benefit, either as an investor or potentially as an acquirer.
Regardless of how this investment turns out, however, it shows that Stratasys is actively looking to expand into more nascent, less-crowded 3D printing markets. Among other benefits, possessing a competitive product in the large-format 3D printer market would likely make Stratasys less vulnerable to compelling new entrants in the polymer 3D printing space. HP and well-funded start-up Carbon3D both plan to bring to market in 2016 polymer 3D printers for the enterprise market that are reportedly much faster than those currently available. At this point, all indications are that both of their initial systems will be standard-sized. (Stratasys' main rival, 3D Systems, also does not offer any large-format 3D printers.) Whether or not their respective technologies can scale up remains to be seen.
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Massivit's press release last week stated that the funds will be used to further develop and market its 3D printers, which are based on its proprietary Gel Dispensing Printing (GDP) technology. Massivit primarily targets the visual communications market, where its solutions are used to create large display objects for point-of-sale branding, advertising, exhibitions, theme parks, and other applications. Among other benefits, possessing a competitive product in the large-format 3D printer market would likely make Stratasys less vulnerable to compelling new entrants in the polymer 3D printing space.
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Leading diversified 3D printing company Stratasys recently led a funding round of Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, an Israel-based start-up that makes speedy, super-large 3D printers. Massivit's claim: "The fastest... large format 3D printing solution" The company founded in 2012, claims that its Massivit 1800 system is "the fastest and most advanced large format 3D printing solution." Stratasys' VP of corporate development and ventures, Alon Elie, commented in the press release about the benefits Stratasys gains by investing in Massivit: Massivit's deep connections to Stratasys Massivit's press release states that the company was founded by "a group of experienced industry veterans from leading digital printing companies."
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Massivit's claim: "The fastest... large format 3D printing solution" The company founded in 2012, claims that its Massivit 1800 system is "the fastest and most advanced large format 3D printing solution." Here are the company's specific claims on its website about the system's speed and other capabilities: Speed: up to 39 inches per second in x and y -axes Productivity: up to 1 ft of object per hour Printing dimensions: 4 ft x 5 ft x 6 ft Can print two different objects at the same time Massivit's GDP technology -- yes, yet another 3D printing acronym -- is reportedly the only gel-based 3D printing technology. Stratasys' VP of corporate development and ventures, Alon Elie, commented in the press release about the benefits Stratasys gains by investing in Massivit: Massivit's deep connections to Stratasys Massivit's press release states that the company was founded by "a group of experienced industry veterans from leading digital printing companies."
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Here are the company's specific claims on its website about the system's speed and other capabilities: Speed: up to 39 inches per second in x and y -axes Productivity: up to 1 ft of object per hour Printing dimensions: 4 ft x 5 ft x 6 ft Can print two different objects at the same time Massivit's GDP technology -- yes, yet another 3D printing acronym -- is reportedly the only gel-based 3D printing technology. Like Polyjet and MJM, Massivit's GDP technology uses UV light to cure -- or harden -- its material. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Where 3D Printing Is Just Now, and Where It's Yet to Go
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Since the hype bubble around 3D printing burst, most major stocks in the segment have been slammed. But while valuations are at the bottom of a particularly ugly trough, the technology still has impressive potential, and plenty of room to grow.
In this video segment, Sean O'Reilly and Vincent Shen talk about how some of the biggest players in the game have been performing over the last few years, and why adoption of the technology hasn't reached the levels that had been predicted.
Listen to the full podcast by clicking here . A full transcript follows the video.
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The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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 .
This podcast was recorded on Feb. 11, 2016.
Sean O'Reilly: The industry itself has not been doing so hot over the last 12 to 18 months.
Vincent Shen: Unfortunately not. But, again, I'm pretty pumped to talk about this topic, just because I like how it is giving a lot of different players or parties access to manufacturing capabilities that previously they would not have been able to get. So, for 3D printing, a lot of the bigger names have taken big hits over the past two years.
O'Reilly: As I understand it, there's two types of 3D printing companies. There's the industrial side ...
Shen: The more enterprise, industrial-focused side. And there's the consumer side. A lot of the companies will straddle both sectors, where some will focus trying to develop that expertise in one. But, some of the bigger companies, like Stratasys it's down 90% over the past two years.
O'Reilly: And they're more of an industrial player, as I understand it.
Shen: I believe they had some crossover. 3D Systems has generally moved away from the consumer market. But Stratasys, they posted incredible double- and triple-digit quarterly revenue growth for years. And then, the products of the company stalled, the most recent third-quarter report had revenue falling 18% year-over-year for the first time in many quarters. And, they've just generally been dinged with poor execution of their strategy, in terms of integration with certain acquisitions, it's been difficult.
O'Reilly: Did the projection and the adoption of this stuff just not meet what they thought it would?
Shen: I think this was an instance where there was a lot of hype very early on in the development of the technology, and before, the adoption issue wasn't as big of an issue as people had anticipated. But it's not like this isn't a groundbreaking movement, in that regard. I still think there's tons of potential here, it's just that people need more time to basically see where the best benefits come around, where the profitability is coming in for them. But Stratasys, they reported a $1.1 billion loss for the first nine months of 2015, versus a $120 million loss for the full year of [2014].
O'Reilly: Ooh! Was that writedowns? That's not good.
Shen: 3D Systems suffered a similar fate. The stock crashed 90% over the exact same time period, really, and their third quarter revenue fell 9%, breaking another multi-year streak of growth. They had a $44 million profit in 2013, and that swung to a $60 million loss for the first three quarters of 2015. Then, you have other players like Materialise, ExOne , again, they've had similar issues and their stocks have struggled as well. And a lot of them are just burning cash right now, trying to develop.
O'Reilly: Get the products out.
Shen: Exactly. So, in terms of the adoption thing, some of the big issues with these printers are, they're either too big, too expensive, too slow, or some combination of that. So, they haven't really moved beyond their typical uses, which include a lot of prototypes testing.
The article Where 3D Printing Is Just Now, and Where It's Yet to Go originally appeared on Fool.com.
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In this video segment, Sean O'Reilly and Vincent Shen talk about how some of the biggest players in the game have been performing over the last few years, and why adoption of the technology hasn't reached the levels that had been predicted. But, again, I'm pretty pumped to talk about this topic, just because I like how it is giving a lot of different players or parties access to manufacturing capabilities that previously they would not have been able to get. The stock crashed 90% over the exact same time period, really, and their third quarter revenue fell 9%, breaking another multi-year streak of growth.
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In this video segment, Sean O'Reilly and Vincent Shen talk about how some of the biggest players in the game have been performing over the last few years, and why adoption of the technology hasn't reached the levels that had been predicted. Shen: I think this was an instance where there was a lot of hype very early on in the development of the technology, and before, the adoption issue wasn't as big of an issue as people had anticipated. 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 this video segment, Sean O'Reilly and Vincent Shen talk about how some of the biggest players in the game have been performing over the last few years, and why adoption of the technology hasn't reached the levels that had been predicted. The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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. Shen: I think this was an instance where there was a lot of hype very early on in the development of the technology, and before, the adoption issue wasn't as big of an issue as people had anticipated.
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In this video segment, Sean O'Reilly and Vincent Shen talk about how some of the biggest players in the game have been performing over the last few years, and why adoption of the technology hasn't reached the levels that had been predicted. O'Reilly: As I understand it, there's two types of 3D printing companies. Shen: I think this was an instance where there was a lot of hype very early on in the development of the technology, and before, the adoption issue wasn't as big of an issue as people had anticipated.
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On today's episode, Vincent Shen joins Sean O'Reilly to talk about two areas where industrials and energy and consumer products overlap.
First, a look at the current state of technology and regulations around self-driving cars, and which companies are really pushing the concept forward. Then, the hosts chat about how 3D printing (remember when that was exciting?) companies have been moving forward since the hyped-up industry crashed last year, and where we're seeing the innovation now that things have calmed down.
A full transcript follows the video.
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This podcast was recorded on Feb. 11, 2016.
Sean O'Reilly: Where am I going on my first trip in an autonomous car? I'm going to Disney World. All that and more on this special Energy and Industrials episode of Industry Focus.
Greetings, Fools! Sean O'Reilly here at Fool headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. It is Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, and joining me to talk about big things going on in the industrial sector is... Vincent Shen?! What are you doing here?! [ laughs]
Vincent Shen: How are you, Sean?
O'Reilly: Get out of here, you're not supposed to be here!
Shen: I'm invading your other show.
O'Reilly: You are. No, thanks for being here, continuing the, what are we calling it? Shake-up...
Shen: Remix week, whatever we're referring to it as, yeah.
O'Reilly: So, I guess this is going to be a merging of the energy and industrials episode and consumer goods, because all of the products we're going to be talking about are particularly consumer-facing.
Shen: Yes, exactly.
O'Reilly: So, I've actually been really excited to talk about this for a while now, because we don't get to do it enough, especially on the energy show. We would do industrials more, for our listeners who are, of course, curious. [ laughs ] There's so much stuff going on in the oil sector that we pretty much have to talk about it all the time.
Shen: I can understand, the past year, year and a half.
O'Reilly: Yeah. So, anyway, we're talking first and foremost about autonomous cars.
Shen: Yes.
O'Reilly: I desperately want one. I had a friend of mine who I went to college with, we were at a wedding and all this stuff, and we got to talking about autonomous cars, and he actually brought something to mind that I didn't even think about, which was, this could actually revolutionize travel and distance between families and jobs, because both he and I have our families in Ohio, we're here on the East Coast -- he's up in New Jersey, your home state -- and he said, "Imagine being able to hop in an autonomous car, ride home to Ohio for 6 or 8 hours overnight, just sleep through the car ride or something on a Friday night, and then go back home to your job or whatever on Sunday night, and you don't have to fly, it would be awesome."
Shen: Oh, absolutely.
O'Reilly: So, anyways, all this autonomous car stuff, driverless car stuff, it requires regulations. We just got a big update there, by the way.
Shen: Yes. So, I'm really excited to talk about this topic. It's not something we would usually cover on our consumer show, of course. And, before we get into some of the companies and the technologies and the innovation that's happening in the space, there is of course, the regulatory framework. And there's a big update recently being pushed by [ Alphabet subsidiary] Google, actually. Basically, Google is obviously very well-known for pushing a lot of these self-driving car efforts. They've been petitioning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to basically reevaluate how it defines a driver, the idea being, while some companies are approaching the self-driving cars where they're still giving it a steering wheel and brake pedals and things along those lines, where the riders can still operate the car, Google is envisioning it where there's none of that, and the car is truly --
O'Reilly: It's literally just a pod or something.
Shen: Exactly. And, as a result, they want to petition the government to consider the fact that in those instances where there is no steering wheel, and the person is just getting into this pod like you mentioned, the driver is considered the software, and not the rider.
O'Reilly: So, I'm sure that what just popped into our listeners' minds, because it popped into my mind immediately, is, what happens in the event of a fatality or something? Is it just an act of God? Or what?
Shen: This is where, I think, a lot of laws and rules are going to need to be rewritten, exempted, waived, or just changed to try and catch up with the technology. All this decision really came out as, basically, the Traffic Safety Administration agreed with what Google was petitioning --
O'Reilly: Wow.
Shen: -- in this instance. But, there's still a lot of work to do, obviously. So, in those instances where you mentioned, like, there's a fatality, for example, that is ultimately the main focus of these companies, where they see the benefits of these cars and this technology, making driving safer, reducing congestion, and also potentially having a lot of environmental benefits as well, and way more than that actually, as we get into it. The thing is, there's going to be, obviously, a really long fight ahead to create all of those exemptions, the exceptions, and necessary rules to adapt for this. But, on that note, I will say that Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, he commented earlier this year, I think it was at the Auto Show, the big Detroit Auto Show, his department is really supportive of this technology. And he's stated that he would actually consider speeding up the process or even waiving some rules in order to help get these cars on the road, assuming they could pass all the safety tests and things along those lines.
O'Reilly: The reasoning being that the benefits outweigh the potential downsides?
Shen: Yeah. The technology is improving, and they can drive safely. When you can remove elements like people being distracted, texting on the phone, or things along those lines, or just aggressive drivers, when you can remove some of those elements --
O'Reilly: Well, is it true that -- like, I heard that Google's autonomous cars that they've been testing, they've been in a few accidents, but they were all human errors or something?
Shen: Oh yeah, from the other party. That's generally what I've heard as well.
O'Reilly: Yeah. It's like, well, if every car on the road is an autonomous car, and they're all talking to each other, I mean, I would have to assume auto fatalities alone would go down like 99% or something. So, OK. Obviously, your answer to my question earlier, it sounds like they don't have actual rules written for when a fatality happens?
Shen: No, no, of course not. So, this is just kind of moving in that direction, where you can see that they are making some progress, and it seems like, in terms of the institution, the government, they are supportive of these efforts, and they are generally trying to work with automakers, technology companies, and building out this technology together.
O'Reilly: So, the conversation has begun -- wait and see -- but if the government is on board, that's obviously bullish. I'm trying to remember, as long ago as a year and a half or two years, I read this article on Bloomberg, I think, and it was talking about how the CEO of Mercedes-Benz had actually been riding around in like rush-hour traffic at 6 p.m. in Munich in the back of a driverless Benz. And I was like, oh my gosh, like, one, he trusts the car, two, it went well. And that was two years ago. So, what companies are in on the game other than Mercedes-Benz? What are they seeing as likely to happen?
Shen: Sure. We talked about Google because they were petitioning the Safety Administration, and they're usually one of the main players that comes to people's minds when they think about self-driving cars. They've been, obviously, pushing those efforts a lot. But, honestly, I think every automaker out there is thinking about it. This is going to be the next evolution or revolution for cars, in that Kia, Ford , and, like you mentioned, Mercedes, which I really want to talk about, in their concept car, is envisioning this. So, Mercedes has their F 015. And I highly encourage our listeners to go check out their website for this, because it paints a picture, broad strokes, but it paints a picture of some of the potential for what these cars can look like, how people can interact --
O'Reilly: Is that the car with the table and the four swivel chairs?
Shen: Yep, exactly.
O'Reilly: OK. [ laughs ]
Shen: So, beyond some of those gains or the benefits that we get from this autonomous car technology, you're avoiding things like DUIs, you're avoiding things like being distracted on the road, people who are distracted on the road, aggressive drivers. It might ease congestion as well, but the thing is, it's just really interesting how these cars can really change how we view even our daily commute. The idea being, infotainment systems of today would already be considered futuristic and high-tech to drivers 20-30 years ago. We have access to things like GPS, Bluetooth calls, Spotify, Pandora . It's all there. Some cars even have a full iPad built into the console.
You take that to the next step, and if you were in the car before, driving monopolized your attention. Hopefully, you're focused on the road, operating the car safely. You don't have to do that anymore, now you're basically traveling in a giant mobile device. And that infotainment system becomes the centerpiece of what you're going to be spending your time doing in the car, a lot of the time. And so, you might be able to watch TV, play games, be on a conference call for work, even work on a presentation or something as --
O'Reilly: While riding to work.
Shen: Yeah, exactly. As the F 015, presents, they have a lot of screens in the car to interact with. And, admittedly, I really like my very large phablet-size smartphone, but in the end, I would take a large monitor --
O'Reilly: An actual computer screen, yeah.
Shen: -- and keyboard any day of the week. So, that's some of the potential that, with the F 015, you can see the inside of, you mentioned, the front seats, they swivel around, so you can basically have four people sitting in a circle facing each other. It's really just a really cool concept. Otherwise, bringing this into the more consumer-facing side, so, of all these people who are saving time -- like my brother, for example, he commutes an hour a day, so, 10 hours a week is time spent on the road. Now --
O'Reilly: Multiply that times a lifetime, and you've got --
Shen: Or a year, even.
O'Reilly: -- 80, 90 years on this world at best. It's like... [ laughs ]
Shen: Exactly. So, you take that and you expand it to the idea that, OK, that time can now be spent with retailers, browsing stores, shopping online. You can think about a company like Netflix , consuming content from a lot of entertainment companies and content providers, and just, it shifts something that happens every day, like your commute, from, often, a source of frustration, as a lot of people in the D.C. area will know --
O'Reilly: Why do you think I moved to Alexandria? [ laughs ]
Shen: -- into a source of relaxation, or however you want to spend that time, it's pretty incredible. And you mentioned overnight trips to visit family, or for work or something --
O'Reilly: Yeah, can you imagine such a thing? We have a great, flexible work policy, where you can telecommute a lot of times, and you can sometimes duck out a little early on a Friday to go home to New Jersey or whatever. Imagine leaving at noon or not even coming in on a Friday, and just getting in a driverless car and popping up to see Mom and get your laundry done or whatever. [ laughs ]
Shen: And bringing this down to the average person, too, I found that the average commute time in the U.S. is about 25.4 minutes. So, call that --
O'Reilly: Double that for D.C. [ laughs ]
Shen: -- about an hour a day. An hour a day you're spending on the road. If you're in a major metropolitan area, probably even worse than that, going into the cities. So, I think most people would say, "Yes, I would absolutely like to have another hour to my day to do whatever in the car."
O'Reilly: Absolutely. So, how far along is this technology? Is this going to... you kind of know what I'm getting at, because in the 1970s, we were told we would have moon colonies by now. You know what I mean? [ laughs ]
Shen: Of course, I understand. In terms of rubber meeting the road, right now, one company that I feel is pushing the limits in terms of what is possible with autonomous vehicles, and pushing the boundaries in terms of actually releasing these features and allowing owners of their cars to use them, is Tesla Motors . Tesla, though, I think it's their Model S and X, they have their autopilot, which has some really incredible features.
O'Reilly: Now, that just works on the freeway right now, right?
Shen: Yeah. So, just to give you an idea, a lot of cars are released these days where you have sensors that might warn you that there's something in your blind spot, or they might have adaptive headlights, so as you turn, the headlights will adjust to better illuminate your path. So, I feel like the autopilot program takes it to the next level. So, you have automatic steering. As you mentioned, on the highway, for example, you can take your hands off the wheel, and it will control it. It has this smart cruise control that basically uses the sensors to detect other cars and maintains its speed according to the traffic flow around you. And then, it also has automatic lane changes. So, if you're in the autopilot mode, you can just hit your blinker, and once it's safe, it'll automatically change to the next lane for you.
O'Reilly: Oh, wow.
Shen: It'll warn you if your car's drifting into another lane, for example. So, those are some of the features that we're seeing right now. And, with the release of an update that Tesla pushed out last month, actually, it takes it to the next level. And a lot of that already sounds amazing, but now they have --
O'Reilly: So, this is just a software update that got...
Shen: Exactly.
O'Reilly: Wow, OK.
Shen: So, of course, you have to have hardware that can run this autopilot feature --
O'Reilly: But the sensors, from what you're telling me, are already in the car.
Shen: For certain models, yes. And if you've opted for that package. But this update that was released last month, it has this really cool "summon" feature. Now, we're getting into parking.
O'Reilly: Is this like the Batmobile in 1989's Tim Burton Batman? [ laughs ]
Shen: OK, yes, close. I'm glad that you just reminded me of that. In a sense, the summon feature, it'll park your car for you, parallel parking or in a perpendicular spot in a bigger parking lot. And, there's some limitations. You're only supposed to use it on private property, and you can only use it --
O'Reilly: To protect Gotham City. [ laughs ]
Shen: [ laughs ] Exactly. Or, within about 30 feet from the car. But ultimately, in tight spaces, you can get out of the car. For example, you get into a really tight garage, and you can't open the door to get out, you can get out of the car, line it up, hit a key fob or a smartphone app on your phone --
O'Reilly: Oh my gosh.
Shen: And it will pull the car in. And at the same time, you can summon it, so you can be inside your house getting ready in the kitchen, having your coffee -- hit a button, it'll open your garage door, start your car, back the car out, close the garage door, and be ready for you to go with the engine running the moment you walk out your door.
O'Reilly: Wow. Which is handy in a blizzard.
Shen: Exactly. And, like I said, there's some limitations right now just around the laws of where you can use these. Again, it's private property. But the CEO, Elon Musk, he has very confidently stated that --
O'Reilly: Did this happen just yesterday on the conference call? When did he say this?
Shen: It may have been, but he stated that eventually, he's hoping summon could work on a coast-to-coast basis, even, where you could summon your car in New York from Los Angeles --
O'Reilly: Oh, stop it.
Shen: -- across the country. Not only that, it'll know when to charge on the way, and will even sync up, potentially, with your calendar, to arrive right when you need it.
O'Reilly: Wow!
Shen: And he's saying that's within two years. A lot of other manufacturers, automakers have put a timeline of around 2020 when we'll really start seeing these cars hitting the road in smaller numbers. Google is even more bullish than that. But again, some of these incredible features, it just gives you an idea of what's on the horizon.
O'Reilly: It definitely seems -- before we move on, really quick -- that the safety and the benefits really become prevalent when there's mass adoption. That seems to be the key.
Shen: Yeah, of course. And, you mentioned, with some of these prototypes, I know it's a much smaller sample, but there have been accidents, from what I recall, by human error, either by the operator, in some way, or something else.
O'Reilly: I mean, they went like 2 million miles before it happens, and then it was human error. It's like, how long can you drive without an accident? [ laughs ] You know?
Shen: Yeah, that's a very impressive result. I don't think these companies would be pursuing it if they didn't see how well this technology is coming along.
O'Reilly: Cool. Before we go on to chat about the current state of the 3D printing industry, I wanted to point our listeners to the newly redesigned focus.fool.com . There, you can take advantage of a special discount on The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor newsletter that works out to $129 for a full two-year subscription. Once again, that's focus.fool.com .
All right, so, Vince. For our special crossover Industrials show, we want to talk about 3D printing.
Shen: Yes.
O'Reilly: The industry itself has not been doing so hot over the last 12-18 months.
Shen: Unfortunately not. But, again, I'm pretty pumped to talk about this topic, just because I like how it is giving a lot of different players or parties, essentially, access to manufacturing capabilities that previously they would not have been able to get. So, for 3D printing, a lot of the bigger names have taken big hits over the past two years.
O'Reilly: As I understand it, there's two types of 3D printing companies. There's the industrial side --
Shen: The more enterprise, industrial-focused side. There's the consumer side. A lot of the companies will straddle both sectors, whereas some will focus on trying to develop that expertise in one. But, some of the bigger companies, like Stratasys , it's down 90% over the past two years.
O'Reilly: And they're more of an industrial player, as I understand it.
Shen: I believe they had some crossover, Stratasys. 3D Systems has, I think it's actually generally moved away from the consumer market. But, Stratasys, they posted incredible double- and triple-digit quarterly revenue growth for years. And then, the products of the company stalled, the most recent third-quarter report had revenue falling 80% year over year for the first time in many quarters. And they've just generally been dinged with poor execution of their strategy, in terms of integration with certain acquisitions, it's been difficult.
O'Reilly: Did the projection and the adoption of this stuff just not meet what they thought it would?
Shen: I think this was an instance where there was a lot of hype very early on in the development of the technology, and before, the adoption issue wasn't as big of an issue as people had anticipated. But it's not like... this isn't a groundbreaking movement, in that regard. I still think there's tons of potential here, it's just that people need more time to basically see where the best benefits come around, where the profitability is coming in for them. But Stratasys, they reported a $1.1 billion loss for the first nine months of 2015, versus a $120 million loss for the full year of 2015.
O'Reilly: Ooh! Was that writedowns? That's not good.
Shen: 3D Systems suffered a similar fate. The stock crashed 90% over the exact same time period, really, and their third-quarter revenue fell 9%, breaking another multiyear streak of growth. They had a $44 million profit in 2013, and that swung to a $60 million loss for the first three quarters of 2015. Then, you have other players like Materialise , ExOne -- again, they've had similar issues and their stocks have struggled as well. And a lot of them are just burning cash right now, trying to develop --
O'Reilly: Get the products out.
Shen: Exactly. So, in terms of the adoption thing, some of the big issues with these printers are, they're either too big, too expensive, too slow, or some combination of that. So, they haven't really moved beyond their typical uses, which include a lot of prototypes testing. So, as a result, some of these companies are moving away from the consumer market, which is where a lot of the potential was initially seen as being in.
O'Reilly: Yeah, I was kind of surprised, because the theory for a long time was I'd be able to go into Home Depot and get my own 3D printer. I don't know what I was going to do with it, I was probably going to make little action figures or something for my son. [ laughs ]
Shen: [ laughs ] So, while the consumer side hasn't been as promising, I think there are some companies that are seeing promising results in the more industrial enterprise sector. So, there's a Swedish company, Arcam , for example. They use [electron] beam technology to melt metal powders into solid objects.
O'Reilly: I do not want to own that.
Shen: This is on the metal 3D printing side, OK? And the thing is, the company is focused on the aerospace industry, also medical devices as well. But they are gaining some traction in aerospace with airplanes and engines, because General Electric , Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls Royce are all customers using these 3D-printed parts in their products. And even, like, HP Inc , usually considered the weaker of the two entities after the spinoff, because they are kind of settled with slow growth, they've actually been declining --
O'Reilly: They actually make printers. Yeah.
Shen: Yeah, they're a hardware business. HP Inc is kind of leveraging this technology, too, where 3D printing, ultimately, I think there is a nice runway to growth, and that's going to be pretty rare for their business. So, they're focusing on that. They're using their Multi Jet Fusion technology to hopefully create some faster polymer printers for enterprise use. And then, again, on the institutional side, this was a really interesting story out of Singapore, where they recently announced that they want to consider using 3D printing technology for public housing.
O'Reilly: Wow!
Shen: So, they have --
O'Reilly: The can quickly and cheaply get houses together.
Shen: Exactly. So, they have a lot of people in their city-state that are in government housing, they have an aging population, and they're trying to reduce their reliance on foreign labor and increase productivity overall. So, this idea they're having is, working with this 3D printing company who can 3D print concrete, and they want to build it room by room, floor by floor, offsite, and then bring it to the actual construction site, and assemble it there. So, it's mostly focused on infrastructure. They wouldn't be making all the little --
O'Reilly: The fixtures and stuff, yeah.
Shen: Exactly. But, in terms of --
O'Reilly: The walls and the floor, yeah.
Shen: This is something they're putting millions of dollars into research and testing to see what potential is there for them. And, granted, we have all that potential and the school projects coming out of the more industrial side. It's not like the consumer market is completely dead. In terms of uses, I was just kind of curious how people have been making use of 3D printers that they do own --
O'Reilly: Action figures, obviously.
Shen: Exactly. So, some people are able to use some for their start-up businesses --
O'Reilly: To make prototypes.
Shen: Think of Etsy , where you can make a prototype, but before, if you wanted to make jewelry or something like that, you might have to find somebody to contract their facilities in order to make these. But now, you can have what is essentially a mini-manufacturing --
O'Reilly: That looks like a microwave. [ laughs ]
Shen: Exactly. So, on the start-up side, it's really interesting. But also, even with the gun industry, this could be something that's really big, not only in terms of some of the regulatory concerns, but also in terms of product innovation, where there's a guy who recently had videos on YouTube, and some people were calling it the first 3D-printed semiautomatic gun.
O'Reilly: Uh...! [ laughs ]
Shen: Granted, it's not fully 3D printed. A lot of the main parts that endure a lot of stress when actually firing the gun are actually provided by Glock. But, otherwise, I think some 95% of the parts are 3D-printed. And it just kind of gives you, again, an idea of how some people are using this technology to innovate. And then, in another way, I was just thinking about, just, parts for household items. So, if you have a desk, and some part breaks off of it, you can go to the company site that made it --
O'Reilly: Yeah, download the software.
Shen: Yeah, essentially the electronic blueprints for that part, put it into your printer, and replace it without having to wait on the mail and all that. So, again, I think there's going to be a lot more uses to come out as adoption increases, as different parties use it and realize, "Oh, wow, this could really work in this way." But otherwise, this is definitely a sector to watch, especially on the industrial side, because it seems to be having more success there.
O'Reilly: Cool. All right. If you're a loyal listener and have questions or comments, we would love to hear from you. Email us at IndustryFocus@Fool.com . Again, that's IndustryFocus@Fool.com . As always, people on this program may have interests in the stocks they talk about, and the Motley Fool may have formal recommendations for or against those stocks, so don't buy or sell anything based solely on what you hear on this program. Vince, thanks again for your time.
Shen: Thanks, Sean.
O'Reilly: We'll catch you later. That's it for us, folks, have a great day and Fool on!
The article New Age of Self-Driving Cars and 3D Printers Brings Together Industrial and Consumer Worlds originally appeared on Fool.com.
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And he's stated that he would actually consider speeding up the process or even waiving some rules in order to help get these cars on the road, assuming they could pass all the safety tests and things along those lines. For example, you get into a really tight garage, and you can't open the door to get out, you can get out of the car, line it up, hit a key fob or a smartphone app on your phone -- O'Reilly: Oh my gosh. But they are gaining some traction in aerospace with airplanes and engines, because General Electric , Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls Royce are all customers using these 3D-printed parts in their products.
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On today's episode, Vincent Shen joins Sean O'Reilly to talk about two areas where industrials and energy and consumer products overlap. O'Reilly: OK. [ laughs ] Shen: So, beyond some of those gains or the benefits that we get from this autonomous car technology, you're avoiding things like DUIs, you're avoiding things like being distracted on the road, people who are distracted on the road, aggressive drivers. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A and C shares), Ford, Netflix, Pandora Media, and Tesla Motors.
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They've been petitioning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to basically reevaluate how it defines a driver, the idea being, while some companies are approaching the self-driving cars where they're still giving it a steering wheel and brake pedals and things along those lines, where the riders can still operate the car, Google is envisioning it where there's none of that, and the car is truly -- O'Reilly: It's literally just a pod or something. O'Reilly: OK. [ laughs ] Shen: So, beyond some of those gains or the benefits that we get from this autonomous car technology, you're avoiding things like DUIs, you're avoiding things like being distracted on the road, people who are distracted on the road, aggressive drivers. O'Reilly: Wow, OK. Shen: So, of course, you have to have hardware that can run this autopilot feature -- O'Reilly: But the sensors, from what you're telling me, are already in the car.
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O'Reilly: You are. So, in those instances where you mentioned, like, there's a fatality, for example, that is ultimately the main focus of these companies, where they see the benefits of these cars and this technology, making driving safer, reducing congestion, and also potentially having a lot of environmental benefits as well, and way more than that actually, as we get into it. O'Reilly: I do not want to own that.
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Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Lower; PepsiCo Posts In-Line Q4 Profit
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Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded down 1.28 percent to 15,711.20 while the NASDAQ declined 0.95 percent to 4,242.71. The S&P also fell, dropping 1.17 percent to 1,830.11.
Leading and Lagging Sectors
On Thursday, utilities shares slipped by just 0.7 percent. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included Cleco Corporation (NYSE: CNL ), up 0.3 percent, and Avista Corp (NYSE: AVA ) up 0.4 percent.
In trading on Thursday, financial shares tumbled by 2.5 percent. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (NYSE: OZM ), down 13 percent, and Apollo Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: AINV ), down 9 percent.
Top Headline
PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP ) reported in-line earnings for the fourth quarter. However, the company's revenue exceeded analysts' estimates. The company also raised its annualized dividend to $3.01 per share.
PepsiCo posted adjusted earnings of $1.06 per share, on revenue of $18.59 billion. Analysts were estimating earnings of $1.06 per share on revenue of $18.51 billion.
Equities Trading UP
Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: LTRPA ) shares shot up 17 percent to $20.36. Tripadvisor reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results.
Shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO ) got a boost, shooting up 9 percent to $24.58 after the company reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter fiscal 2016. Management announced it will add $15 billion to its share repurchase program, and boosted the stock's dividend yield to 4.6 percent, or $0.26 per share -- payable on April 27 to shareholders of record as of April 6.
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 10 percent to $8.90 after the company issued a strong revenue forecast for the fourth quarter.
Equities Trading DOWN
Blue Nile Inc (NASDAQ: NILE ) shares dropped 24 percent to $23.65. Blue Nile reported downbeat Q4 sales and issued a weak forecast for the current quarter.
Shares of Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ: INCY ) were down 23 percent to $56.01. Incyte reported Q4 earnings of $0.30 per share on sales of $182 million. The company also announced plans to discontinue the Phase 3 study (JANUS 1) of ruxolitinib plus capecitabine.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO ) was down, falling around 23 percent to $16.10 after the company reported downbeat Q4 results and issued a weak FY16 outlook.
Commodities
In commodity news, oil traded down 3.46 percent to $26.50, while gold traded up 3.31 percent to $1,234.10.
Silver traded up 2.38 percent Thursday to $15.65, while copper fell 0.96 percent to $2.01.
Eurozone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 declined 3.05 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index fell 3.63 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index tumbled 4.88 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX dipped 2.09 percent, and the French CAC 40 dropped 3.29 percent, while U.K. shares fell 1.86 percent.
Economics
Initial jobless claims slipped 16,000 to 269,000 in the latest week. However, economists were expecting claims to reach 281,000 in the week.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 10 percent to $8.90 after the company issued a strong revenue forecast for the fourth quarter. Shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO ) got a boost, shooting up 9 percent to $24.58 after the company reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter fiscal 2016. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO ) was down, falling around 23 percent to $16.10 after the company reported downbeat Q4 results and issued a weak FY16 outlook.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 10 percent to $8.90 after the company issued a strong revenue forecast for the fourth quarter. Equities Trading DOWN Blue Nile Inc (NASDAQ: NILE ) shares dropped 24 percent to $23.65. Blue Nile reported downbeat Q4 sales and issued a weak forecast for the current quarter.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 10 percent to $8.90 after the company issued a strong revenue forecast for the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (NYSE: OZM ), down 13 percent, and Apollo Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: AINV ), down 9 percent. The eurozone's STOXX 600 declined 3.05 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index fell 3.63 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index tumbled 4.88 percent.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) shares were also up, gaining 10 percent to $8.90 after the company issued a strong revenue forecast for the fourth quarter. Top Headline PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP ) reported in-line earnings for the fourth quarter. Silver traded up 2.38 percent Thursday to $15.65, while copper fell 0.96 percent to $2.01.
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2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Corporation Stock Popped Today: Here's Why
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What: 3D Systems surprised investors on Thursday morning by releasing preliminary fourth-quarter results that were much better than feared. At one point near the open of the market, the stock traded 14% higher. The news initially lifted rival Stratasys modestly higher.
So what: Prior to the release, fears were heightened that the customer spending slowdown that 3D Systems and Stratasys experienced throughout the first nine months of 2015 would be more pronounced in the fourth quarter. Instead, 3D Systems announced that fourth-quarter revenue will fall by about 2.4% year over year to $183 million. Sequentially, sales should rise by an encouraging 20.7%. The Wall Street consensus reflected deeper pessimism, which called for the 3D printer maker's fourth-quarter sales to drop over 14% to $161 million.
To be clear, it wasn't all good news. 3D Systems also announced that it will take a significant writedown of its goodwill and intangible assets -- to the tune of $510 million to $570 million -- and a $27 million inventory charge to exit the consumer 3D printing business. At the close of the third quarter, 3D Systems carried $890 million of goodwill and intangible assets and $138.2 million of inventory on its balance sheet.
Unfortunately, impairment charges of this magnitude aren't unprecedented in the 3D printing space. Stratasys has taken several significant impairment charges related to its MakerBot and merger with Objet in recent quarters.
SSYS Goodwill and Intangibles (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
Of course, this shouldn't be taken to mean that 3D Systems is in good company. Both clearly overestimated the growth they could achieve by making acquisitions at rich premiums, which is carried on the balance sheet under goodwill and intangible assets.
Now what: Judging by 3D Systems' move higher, investors were likely encouraged by its sales results. However, the large writedown strongly suggests that management has admitted that its multiyear, hyperaggressive acquisition strategy was ill-advised.
3D Systems is scheduled to report its final fourth-quarter earnings and host anearnings conference callon Feb. 29 before the market opens. At that time, investors will get more information to determine whether the industry slowdown has shown signs of stabilizing and if the company is potentially turning a corner.
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So what: Prior to the release, fears were heightened that the customer spending slowdown that 3D Systems and Stratasys experienced throughout the first nine months of 2015 would be more pronounced in the fourth quarter. Both clearly overestimated the growth they could achieve by making acquisitions at rich premiums, which is carried on the balance sheet under goodwill and intangible assets. At that time, investors will get more information to determine whether the industry slowdown has shown signs of stabilizing and if the company is potentially turning a corner.
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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. At the close of the third quarter, 3D Systems carried $890 million of goodwill and intangible assets and $138.2 million of inventory on its balance sheet.
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3D Systems also announced that it will take a significant writedown of its goodwill and intangible assets -- to the tune of $510 million to $570 million -- and a $27 million inventory charge to exit the consumer 3D printing business. At the close of the third quarter, 3D Systems carried $890 million of goodwill and intangible assets and $138.2 million of inventory on its balance sheet. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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At one point near the open of the market, the stock traded 14% higher. 3D Systems also announced that it will take a significant writedown of its goodwill and intangible assets -- to the tune of $510 million to $570 million -- and a $27 million inventory charge to exit the consumer 3D printing business. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for February 9th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Allied World Assurance Co Holdings, AG. ( AWH )
American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC )
Arctic Cat Inc ( ACAT )
Arlington Asset Investment Corp ( AI )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Allied World Assurance Co Holdings, AG. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIED WORLD AS (AWH): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER CAMPUS CTY (ACC): Free Stock Analysis Report ARCTIC CAT INC (ACAT): Free Stock Analysis Report ARLINGTON ASSET (AI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( AWH ) American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC ) Arctic Cat Inc ( ACAT ) Arlington Asset Investment Corp ( AI ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIED WORLD AS (AWH): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER CAMPUS CTY (ACC): Free Stock Analysis Report ARCTIC CAT INC (ACAT): Free Stock Analysis Report ARLINGTON ASSET (AI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Allied World Assurance Co Holdings, AG. ( AWH ) American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC ) Arctic Cat Inc ( ACAT ) Arlington Asset Investment Corp ( AI ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIED WORLD AS (AWH): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER CAMPUS CTY (ACC): Free Stock Analysis Report ARCTIC CAT INC (ACAT): Free Stock Analysis Report ARLINGTON ASSET (AI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Allied World Assurance Co Holdings, AG. 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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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Allied World Assurance Co Holdings, AG. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIED WORLD AS (AWH): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER CAMPUS CTY (ACC): Free Stock Analysis Report ARCTIC CAT INC (ACAT): Free Stock Analysis Report ARLINGTON ASSET (AI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( AWH ) American Campus Communities, Inc. ( ACC ) Arctic Cat Inc ( ACAT ) Arlington Asset Investment Corp ( AI ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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2016-02-08 00:00:00 UTC
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Why Stratasys, Ltd. Lost a Third of Its Value in January
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What : Stratasys was the worst performing well-known 3D printing stock in January, finishing down over 33%. By comparison, 3D Systems lost about 18% of its value. Both companies significantly underperformed the S&P 500 .
DDD data by YCharts
So what: Three main factors likely contributed to Stratasys' steep January decline.
First, the broader market's sell-off was the worst start to a year in stock market history. Fears have escalated that China's economic engine is stalling much more dramatically than previously anticipated. Although Stratasys doesn't have a particularly large presence in China, many of its larger industrial customers rely on the Middle Kingdom for business. Investors could be concluding that what's bad for Stratasys' customers is also bad for Stratasys.
Second, the bearish consensus among Wall Street pros was on the rise in in January across the sector. Stratasys was downgraded by Jefferies and JP Morgan, while 3D Systems was downgraded by Jefferies, UBS , and Canaccord. This loss of confidence could be weighing on shares.
Third, like 3D Systems, Stratasys experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending during the first nine months of 2015, as its hardware sales fell more than 14% year over year. The company believes the industry expanded too quickly in 2013 and 2014 and created an oversupply of capacity in the market. Consequently, customers have slowed their purchases and are using their existing capacity already on hand to increase output. If this theory holds true, it stands to reason that Stratasys' hardware sales should improve as excess capacity in the market becomes more constrained.
Now what: Stratasys is tentatively scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 year earnings on March 2. The most pressing questions are whether the fall in customer demand has persisted and if China's slowdown will hurt its prospects further. Until investors have a better understanding of where Stratasys' business is headed, the stock will likely continue being at the mercy of Mr. Market.
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DDD data by YCharts So what: Three main factors likely contributed to Stratasys' steep January decline. Although Stratasys doesn't have a particularly large presence in China, many of its larger industrial customers rely on the Middle Kingdom for business. If this theory holds true, it stands to reason that Stratasys' hardware sales should improve as excess capacity in the market becomes more constrained.
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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 So what: Three main factors likely contributed to Stratasys' steep January decline. If this theory holds true, it stands to reason that Stratasys' hardware sales should improve as excess capacity in the market becomes more constrained.
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DDD data by YCharts So what: Three main factors likely contributed to Stratasys' steep January decline. Investors could be concluding that what's bad for Stratasys' customers is also bad for Stratasys. Third, like 3D Systems, Stratasys experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending during the first nine months of 2015, as its hardware sales fell more than 14% year over year.
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DDD data by YCharts So what: Three main factors likely contributed to Stratasys' steep January decline. Third, like 3D Systems, Stratasys experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending during the first nine months of 2015, as its hardware sales fell more than 14% year over year. Until investors have a better understanding of where Stratasys' business is headed, the stock will likely continue being at the mercy of Mr. Market.
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2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC
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Why 3D Systems Corporation Shares Fell 18% in January
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What: The 3D printing sector continued its losing streak in January. 3D Systems fell more than 18%, faring significantly worse than the S&P 500 . Archrival Stratasys fell more than 33%.
DDD data by YCharts .
So what: January brought several negative developments for 3D Systems investors. For starters, the broader market has been selling off and had its worst start to a year in stock market history. Investors have grown increasingly concerned that China -- a major player in the global economy -- may experience a hard landing, meaning growth may slow more dramatically than expected. Considering China represents a large industrial base, which is a major source of business for many of 3D Systems' largest industrial customers, a hard landing could indirectly affect 3D Systems' business.
Second, numerous Wall Street analysts -- including Canaccord, UBS , and Jefferies -- downgraded their price targets or outlooks on 3D Systems. This reflects a growing consensus of uncertainty among Wall Street pros toward the company's nearer-term prospects.
Third, 3D Systems and Stratasys have both experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending through the first nine months of 2015, which significantly affected their 3D printing hardware sales. Stratasys believes that the industry expanded too quickly and created an oversupply of capacity in the marketplace. Stratasys' management noted that customers may be opting to use up their overcapacity capacity instead of purchasing additional 3D printers.
Now what: As of Feb. 5, 3D Systems' stock recouped nearly all of its January losses. This short-term volatility isn't likely to change until investors get a better understanding of where 3D Systems' business is heading in the future. Beyond dealing with what appears to be a prolonged slowdown in demand, 3D Systems has to find a new CEO, improve its operational efficiency that's been weighed down by an overly aggressive acquisition strategy, and remain differentiated in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
In other words, there's uncertainty facing 3D Systems internally and externally. How management navigates these challenges should become a major focus for investors.
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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 . Investors have grown increasingly concerned that China -- a major player in the global economy -- may experience a hard landing, meaning growth may slow more dramatically than expected. Third, 3D Systems and Stratasys have both experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending through the first nine months of 2015, which significantly affected their 3D printing hardware sales.
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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 . Considering China represents a large industrial base, which is a major source of business for many of 3D Systems' largest industrial customers, a hard landing could indirectly affect 3D Systems' business.
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DDD data by YCharts . Considering China represents a large industrial base, which is a major source of business for many of 3D Systems' largest industrial customers, a hard landing could indirectly affect 3D Systems' business. Third, 3D Systems and Stratasys have both experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending through the first nine months of 2015, which significantly affected their 3D printing hardware sales.
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DDD data by YCharts . Considering China represents a large industrial base, which is a major source of business for many of 3D Systems' largest industrial customers, a hard landing could indirectly affect 3D Systems' business. This reflects a growing consensus of uncertainty among Wall Street pros toward the company's nearer-term prospects.
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2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC
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Why 3D Systems Corporation Is Soaring
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What: Shares of 3D Systems were sharply higher during early trading on Wednesday absent of any major news. At one point before noon, 3D Systems' stock was up over 14%, while competitor Stratasys was up over 4%.
So what: 3D Systems' stock has lost nearly 75% of its value over the last year and short interest continues to remain high. As of Jan. 15, nearly one-third of 3D Systems' shares outstanding were sold short, which indicates strong bearish sentiment toward the company's prospects.
DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts .
Although there's no way to prove it definitively, 3D Systems' price action today appears to be a classic "short squeeze." After all, 3D Systems is a heavily shorted stock that moved rapidly higher, on above average volume, without any apparent news. Behind the scenes, this could mean a flood of bears closed out their short positions by quickly buying back shares and created the squeeze.
Now what: It's been a rough couple of years for 3D Systems and Stratasys. Both companies have struggled with execution while dealing with a slowing customer spending environment. The threat of increased competition remains on the horizon, as a number of well-funded entrants are expected to introduce 3D printers with breakthrough technologies later this year. All told, the current path forward isn't exactly clear for 3D Systems and Stratasys investors.
Considering 3D Systems is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 25 and Stratasys is expected to report on March 2, investors won't have to wait long to know if the clouds of uncertainty are breaking.
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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 Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts . After all, 3D Systems is a heavily shorted stock that moved rapidly higher, on above average volume, without any apparent news. Behind the scenes, this could mean a flood of bears closed out their short positions by quickly buying back shares and created the squeeze.
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DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts . 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 Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts . As of Jan. 15, nearly one-third of 3D Systems' shares outstanding were sold short, which indicates strong bearish sentiment toward the company's prospects. Considering 3D Systems is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 25 and Stratasys is expected to report on March 2, investors won't have to wait long to know if the clouds of uncertainty are breaking.
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DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts . So what: 3D Systems' stock has lost nearly 75% of its value over the last year and short interest continues to remain high. Although there's no way to prove it definitively, 3D Systems' price action today appears to be a classic "short squeeze."
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Ignore Stratasys Ltd.: Here Is 1 Better Stock
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The two-year-plus period since 2014 has been pure carnage in the 3D printing space, with the stocks of the two largest companies, Stratasys and 3D Systems , losing 86% and 93% of their value, respectively.
Stratasys remains the better of the two large players, in my opinion, though 3D Systems has the chance to reinvent itself once a new CEO comes on board. That said, new 3D printing investors should ignore Stratasys for now, even though its beaten-down stock price might look tempting, as it has huge challenges ahead. There's a better pure-play 3D printing stock to invest in: Swedish industrial metals specialist Arcam .
Arcam's stock has performed considerably better than the other pure plays over the one-year period through Jan. 15. Data source: YCharts .
Stratasys' huge challenges ahead
Since the start of 2015, Stratasys, along with 3D Systems, has reported a broad-based decrease in capital spending for 3D printers among industrial customers. Stratasys' management has attributed this major slowdown to overcapacity in the field because of the large number of 3D printers purchased during the previous few years. There's no reason yet to believe this significant macroeconomic headwind is over.
Additionally, Stratasys' desktop unit, MakerBot, is likely to continue to negatively affect the company's overall results.
Arcam is a better choice
Arcam's business has been performing well and the company doesn't have any known significant challenges on the near-term horizon. Notably, it's the only pure-play 3D printing company that's profitable on a trailing-12-month basis.
Arcam makes 3D printers that use its proprietary electron beam melting (EBM) technology to produce metal components. It sells its printers to customers in the medical implant and aerospace industries. Additionally, it acquired two companies in 2014 that have enabled it to become vertically integrated. Canada-based metal powder producer AP&C guarantees that Arcam will have a readily available supply of high-quality titanium powder to provide to its customers buying EBM systems. It also allows Arcam to profit from the industrywide growth of metal 3D printing, as it also sells powders to other companies. Connecticut-based DiSanto, an orthopedic-implant contract manufacturer, should help Arcam expand the market for its 3D printers. The more business DiSanto generates, the more printers it will need to acquire from its parent company.
There are several reasons that Arcam is currently a better stock than Stratasys and the others in the group. First, its management has been executing better than that of the other pure plays. Stratasys' management was largely at fault for the MakerBot blowup by releasing the fifth-generation Replicator while it still had considerable bugs. 3D Systems experienced several recent notable product quality issues, indicating quality-control and possibly other issues. ExOne 's management has failed to come close to achieving its own revenue goals in every period since it went public in 2013.
Second, Arcam's technology is entirely proprietary, so any entity that wants a 3D printer that uses EBM technology has to buy it from Arcam. This makes Arcam less vulnerable to competition. Meanwhile, one of Stratasys' core technologies, fused deposition modeling (FDM), lost key patent protection in 2014.
Arcam's Q20 is geared toward series production of metal aerospace components. Image source: Arcam.
Third, Arcam's sole focus on metal 3D printing benefits it in several ways. It gives Arcam the most growth potential, because metal 3D printing is the fastest-growing space within the 3D printing industry. It helps insulate the company from the overcapacity issues in the polymer 3D printing space that continue to plague Stratasys and 3D Systems. Finally, it helps insulate Arcam from competition from HP and start-up Carbon3D, both of which plan to release super-fast polymer 3D printers for the enterprise market this year.
Lastly, Arcam's two acquisitions reflect a focused and synergistic approach to acquisitions. Stratasys' purchase of MakerBot, on the other hand, continues to look like a poor move. MakerBot, focused on the consumer and education markets, has little to no synergy with Stratasys' core enterprise business.
Arcam isn't without risks
Along with notable positives, Arcam also has considerable risks. First, there's a business concentration risk. If Arcam's EBM falls out of favor with industrial customers, it has has no other technologies to help pick up the slack.
Second, there's a stock-price volatility risk. Arcam's stock is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, though it can also be bought over the counter in the United States. In part because of its foreign listing, Arcam is very thinly traded, which increases its volatility.
Third, there's a currency risk for investors who buy Arcam's stock over the counter in the U.S., since the company is based in Sweden. The Swedish krona, like the euro and most other currencies, has lost considerable ground to the U.S. dollar since 2014. In fact, the krona has lost a whopping 33% of its value versus the U.S. dollar since 2014 -- even more than the euro's 27% loss.
Takeaway
Stratasys remains the better of the two large, diversified 3D printing companies. However, it has considerable challenges on the near-term horizon, so investors should resist the urge to snap up what they might consider "cheap" shares. The better 3D printing stock for risk-tolerant investors to buy at this time is Arcam, as its business is performing well.
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Stratasys' management has attributed this major slowdown to overcapacity in the field because of the large number of 3D printers purchased during the previous few years. It helps insulate the company from the overcapacity issues in the polymer 3D printing space that continue to plague Stratasys and 3D Systems. Finally, it helps insulate Arcam from competition from HP and start-up Carbon3D, both of which plan to release super-fast polymer 3D printers for the enterprise market this year.
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Arcam makes 3D printers that use its proprietary electron beam melting (EBM) technology to produce metal components. It helps insulate the company from the overcapacity issues in the polymer 3D printing space that continue to plague Stratasys and 3D Systems. Arcam isn't without risks Along with notable positives, Arcam also has considerable risks.
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Arcam is a better choice Arcam's business has been performing well and the company doesn't have any known significant challenges on the near-term horizon. Second, Arcam's technology is entirely proprietary, so any entity that wants a 3D printer that uses EBM technology has to buy it from Arcam. Arcam isn't without risks Along with notable positives, Arcam also has considerable risks.
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Third, there's a currency risk for investors who buy Arcam's stock over the counter in the U.S., since the company is based in Sweden. The better 3D printing stock for risk-tolerant investors to buy at this time is Arcam, as its business is performing well. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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2016-01-28 00:00:00 UTC
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Bear of the Day: 3D Systems (DDD)
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I get it, people love their story stocks. I mean, it's fun to sit down and tell your friends about this new trend that's developing in the world and letting them know how to get in on the action. It's an ego thing. You've hunted, done your research, and found something that's going to revolutionize the world. You're going to be rich, the world just hasn't caught up with you yet.
You see, there's only one problem with this theory. What happens if the market just never agrees with you? Then you're stuck holding the bag on a "woulda, coulda, shoulda." Or, even worse, Wall Street has already gone nuts about the story, and rather than selling out, you held out because, "it's gonna go even higher." You start buying up shares, get sucked into a value trap, and years later you've got ten thousand shares of regrets.
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Today's Bear of the Day was supposed to be this "revolutionary technology" that changed everything. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do. 3D Systems operates as a provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions. The company 3D printers transform data input from the format generated by 3D design software to printed parts using integrated, engineered plastic, metal, nylon, rubber, wax, and composite print materials.
If you're in love with the story behind 3D Systems and want to buy the stock there is a simple timing mechanism you can use to help minimize your risk. Wait for the Zacks Rank to begin to turn around from the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) the stock is now. This helps give you the best chance of catching the turnaround in the stock.
The chart looks worse every time I look at it. In April 2015 this was a $32 stock. From there, the treacherous slide has taken shares all the way down to $6. It's not like volume has dropped either. It's a steady, strong volume decline taking this thing to new lows. There was a decent band of volume providing support near $9 but that has since failed. The bounce from $6 may be giving some hope but the 21-day moving average is still firmly above price action at $8.17.
With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year. The bearish sentiment has dropped our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from a 3 cent gain to a 13 cent loss. Next year's numbers have gone from a 31 cent gain to an 3 cent gain.
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Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do. With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year. 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 APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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2016-01-27 00:00:00 UTC
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These Are the Days of Disillusionment in 3D Printing
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We're now two years into what can only be called a nightmare period for investors in the 3D printing industry. After flirting with a $10 billion market cap, 3D Systems is now a $700 million small cap. Stratasys suffered similarly, as both industry leaders have lost around 90% in share value.
It's as if a child pointed out that the 3D emperor has no clothes and is unable to print his own. But is the selling overdone?
It was with this question that I rolled into this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, eager for my yearly meet-up with the knowledgeable folks at TCT Magazine who have been covering 3D printing for nearly a quarter century. Group Editor Daniel O'Connor says the industry is actually in a good place. He acknowledges that some segments of 3D printing are in the "Trough of Disillusionment" phase of the Gartner Hype Cycle but thinks some of the beaten-down companies are due for a rebound. See the full story below (a transcript follows the video).
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Rex Moore: Stock prices may have continued their slide over the past year, but the 3D printing industry advanced even further -- with big players like Canon , Ricoh , and Toshiba announcing their entrance into the market. And one of the most important technological advancements is speed, as consumer printers especially are much faster than their predecessors.
What's more, even though 3D Systems and Stratasys have struggled, not all companies have disappointed with their financial results.
Daniel O'Connor: Actually companies like Lulzbot and the smaller companies, the start-ups, have been posting some really impressive financial results. I think the consumer side's staying on track ... but what I think personally is we're starting to see people really use the 3D printers, understand what they'd use them for. We're not just printing knick-knacks and things like that now, we're printing parts, spare parts, for things around the home. To be honest that's where I see a huge chunk of consumer 3D printing, in the DIY space.
Moore: So, does a so-called trough of disillusionment indicate that a rebound is coming any time soon?
O'Connor: I mean the hype was so big about 3D printing that it couldn't fail to disappoint some people -- we'll have a 3D printer in every home dream and all of that stuff, but what we're seeing now is people using the printers properly, and I think using them for good means. One of my favorite examples is if you take a look at the e-NABLE community and how that's grown. Which is prosthetic hands for children, people printing them on the fly. That community's really grown. I was lucky enough to go to a maker event and see a child who is benefiting from that massively. He couldn't afford to get a prosthetic and he'd outgrow it, so they printed him one, and he's loving life now. Catching balls!
Moore: As far as the public companies in the sector, O'Connor says it might be a good time for investors to consider getting back in.
O'Connor: A lot of the biggest company's shares have dropped massively, but I think they'll go back up. They might not reach the peaks of $90 like 3D Systems did two years ago, but they're so low now. And people are using the technology, and they are making sales. Stratasys has made huge strides in the past year. They've improved MakerBot and all of its technology, so I think that we're at a point now where it would make sense to invest.
Moore: With the latest on 3D printing at CES in Las Vegas, I'm Motley Fool analyst Rex Moore.
The article These Are the Days of Disillusionment in 3D Printing originally appeared on Fool.com.
Rex Moore has no position in any stocks mentioned. 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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He acknowledges that some segments of 3D printing are in the "Trough of Disillusionment" phase of the Gartner Hype Cycle but thinks some of the beaten-down companies are due for a rebound. The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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. Rex Moore: Stock prices may have continued their slide over the past year, but the 3D printing industry advanced even further -- with big players like Canon , Ricoh , and Toshiba announcing their entrance into the market.
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Rex Moore: Stock prices may have continued their slide over the past year, but the 3D printing industry advanced even further -- with big players like Canon , Ricoh , and Toshiba announcing their entrance into the market. Moore: With the latest on 3D printing at CES in Las Vegas, I'm Motley Fool analyst Rex Moore. 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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Rex Moore: Stock prices may have continued their slide over the past year, but the 3D printing industry advanced even further -- with big players like Canon , Ricoh , and Toshiba announcing their entrance into the market. O'Connor: I mean the hype was so big about 3D printing that it couldn't fail to disappoint some people -- we'll have a 3D printer in every home dream and all of that stuff, but what we're seeing now is people using the printers properly, and I think using them for good means. Moore: With the latest on 3D printing at CES in Las Vegas, I'm Motley Fool analyst Rex Moore.
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And people are using the technology, and they are making sales. Moore: With the latest on 3D printing at CES in Las Vegas, I'm Motley Fool analyst Rex Moore. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC
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This Just In: Banker Says Stratasys Is No Longer a Buy
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There's a price war afoot in low-end 3D printers. That may not make Stratasys a sell, exactly -- but it's no longer a buy.
This, in a nutshell, is what investment banker JP Morgan told us today.
The news
Across the country, 3D printing is taking the industrial sector by storm. At General Electric , they began using 3D printers to manufacturer entire jet engine components in 2014. A year later, they 3D-printed an entire jet engine ! And yet, among the 3D printing machines familiar to most investors -- the small table-top printers made by Stratasys and its archrival 3D Systems --competition is fierce and demand is dying.
At UBS this morning, analysts are warning that "demand fell off a year ago and has not recovered." According to our friends at StreetInsider.com , UBS cut its revenue estimate to just $718 million this year -- less than the company collected in 2015 -- and cut its earnings estimate by more than half, to just $0.30 per share.
Now, UBS was already pretty pessimistic on Stratasys stock, having rated it a sell. But to lend force to its words, UBS followed up with a reduction in price target to $16. And seconding that emotion, we now find JP Morgan downgrading Stratasys from outperform to neutral. Reporting on this rating, Bidness, etc. tells us that in addition to weak demand, there's also competitive pressure brewing as Stratasys, 3D Systems, and everybody else all compete to land what few sales remain to be made among cautious consumers.
Like UBS, JP isn't holding out much hope for a rebound in the 3D printing market any time soon, warning of "limited visibility" on sales for at least the next six months. And accordingly. JP Morgan is likewise cutting its price target on Stratasys -- to $19.
All of which sounds like pretty miserable news for Stratasys shareholders. But is it really as bad as that?
Let's go to the tape
Bad news: It's worse. At Motley Fool CAPS, we've been monitoring the performance of both UBS and JP Morgan for nearly a decade now. And according to our data, these two bankers both rank in the top 10% of investors we track, scoring CAPS ratings in excess of 90% apiece. While rated roughly breakeven for the accuracy of their picks, when JP Morgan is right about a stock, its recommendation tends to outperform the S&P by more than five full percentage points. UBS does even better, with recommendations averaging better than 10 percentage points per pick.
Suffice it to say, this does not bode well for Stratasys. And the story only gets worse the closer you look at the numbers.
Valuing Stratasys
Unprofitable today, and expected to earn so little next year that its forward P/E is at nearly 54 times earnings, Stratasys is arguably one of the most overvalued stocks in the 3D printing sector -- despite being down 79% over the past 52 weeks! For comparison, 3D Systems, while also unprofitable today, costs "only" 26 times forward earnings.
Adding to the pessimism, according to data from S&P Capital IQ, Stratasys hasn't generated a penny's worth of free cash flow in nearly five years, its last full-year profit having occurred in 2011. In contrast, 3D Systems only turned free cash flow-negative in 2015, having generated unimpressive -- but at least positive -- levels of cash profits for several years running before the 3D printing market fell apart.
A better way to make money
Faced with these realities, what should an investor do if you (a) believe there's a future for 3D printing, but (b) also believe that the valuations in this sector are simply too extreme for safety?
Well, at the risk of circling back to where we started, you might consider investing in a company that's learned how to make good use of 3D printing technologies -- but whose fate isn't necessarily tied to widespread adoption of 3D printing tech by the masses.
General Electric, for example, has shown an aptitude for exploiting 3D in its business. And with a forward P/E ratio of just 16, GE stock looks much cheaper than any of the pure-play 3D printing stocks. GE also pays a mighty dividend worth 3.3% annually -- something we have yet to see Stratasys or 3D Systems try to do.
In a topsy-turvy market, an investor looking to make money from 3D printing can take a lot of comfort from GE's steady dividend . And if owning GE stock offers a way to keep skin in the 3D printing game, too? Well, that's just icing on the 3D-printed cake .
The next billion-dollar iSecret
The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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 This Just In: Banker Says Stratasys Is No Longer a Buy originally appeared on Fool.com.
Fool contributorRich Smith does not own shares of, nor is he short, any company named above. You can find him onMotley Fool CAPS, publicly pontificating under the handleTMFDitty, where he's currently ranked No. 249 out of more than 75,000 rated members.The Motley Fool owns shares of General Electric Company and 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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And yet, among the 3D printing machines familiar to most investors -- the small table-top printers made by Stratasys and its archrival 3D Systems --competition is fierce and demand is dying. tells us that in addition to weak demand, there's also competitive pressure brewing as Stratasys, 3D Systems, and everybody else all compete to land what few sales remain to be made among cautious consumers. Adding to the pessimism, according to data from S&P Capital IQ, Stratasys hasn't generated a penny's worth of free cash flow in nearly five years, its last full-year profit having occurred in 2011.
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Valuing Stratasys Unprofitable today, and expected to earn so little next year that its forward P/E is at nearly 54 times earnings, Stratasys is arguably one of the most overvalued stocks in the 3D printing sector -- despite being down 79% over the past 52 weeks! In contrast, 3D Systems only turned free cash flow-negative in 2015, having generated unimpressive -- but at least positive -- levels of cash profits for several years running before the 3D printing market fell apart. 249 out of more than 75,000 rated members.The Motley Fool owns shares of General Electric Company and recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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And yet, among the 3D printing machines familiar to most investors -- the small table-top printers made by Stratasys and its archrival 3D Systems --competition is fierce and demand is dying. Valuing Stratasys Unprofitable today, and expected to earn so little next year that its forward P/E is at nearly 54 times earnings, Stratasys is arguably one of the most overvalued stocks in the 3D printing sector -- despite being down 79% over the past 52 weeks! 249 out of more than 75,000 rated members.The Motley Fool owns shares of General Electric Company and recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Let's go to the tape Bad news: It's worse. 249 out of more than 75,000 rated members.The Motley Fool owns shares of General Electric Company and recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. 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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2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC
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2 Companies I Want to IPO in 2016
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There are many fascinating start-ups as well as more established private businesses that would make for potentially great investments if and when they go public. However, these two top my list of companies that I want to IPO in 2016 -- or at least relatively soon.
SpaceX
CRS-6 CARGO RESUPPLY MISSION TO INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION FOR NASA IN APRIL 2015. IMAGE SOURCE: SPACEX.
SpaceX is a spacecraft maker and NASA contractor that CEO Elon Musk founded in 2002. It's been in business longer than electric-vehicle maker Tesla Motors , which the serial entrepreneur founded in 2003, and solar-panel maker and installer SolarCity , which he helped his two cousins start in 2006. Yet SpaceX is the only one of Musk's current three companies that remains private.
Unfortunately for us small investors, however, a SpaceX IPO in the near future is highly unlikely. Musk has said several times that he doesn't want to take SpaceX public until the company's Mars Colonial Transporter is shuttling humans between Earth and the Red Planet -- which he expects to be in the mid-2020s. He's concerned that SpaceX being a public company could potentially lessen the likelihood of it achieving its fundamental goal of creating the technology needed for establishing human life on Mars. This is because stock prices of public companies are subject to the whims of a very short-term-focused Wall Street, which isn't a great fit for a long-term-focused company whose quarterly revenue is surely hugely "lumpy."
SpaceX's financials allow Musk to take this stance. He's said that Tesla and SolarCity went public only because they needed the money. SpaceX, however, not only has private investors, but also has a $1.6 billion contract with NASA to resupply the International Space Station, which makes for a solid core revenue source. The company is also reportedly profitable, making it unique among Musk's three companies.
Musk, however, has said that he's open to changing his mind. So, there's a possibility we could see a SpaceX IPO before the Mars Colonial Transporter is up and running.
Investors can expect a humongous valuation when SpaceX goes public, particularly if it's after the company is transporting people to and from Mars. The most current solid valuation for the company is just over $10 billion-$12 billion in January 2015, based on the $1 billion raised from new investors Google and Fidelity . Certainly, this number has risen because of SpaceX's accomplishments in 2015. Notably, its Orbcomm-2 mission in December made history when, 10 minutes after blasting off into space, the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket returned to successfully land vertically back on Earth. Neither of fellow NASA launch contractors Boeing and Lockheed Martin has accomplished such a feat, nor has NASA itself or the space program of any other country. ( Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin accomplished a similar feat with its New Shepard spacecraft a month before SpaceX, but Musk and others claim it wasn't comparable for several reasons.)
The potential economic consequences of this first-ever achievement are mind-boggling. If SpaceX can consistently land its rockets successfully back on Earth, it can reuse them. This scenario would allow it to conduct space explorations and missions for NASA and others at costs considerably lower than its competitors', while also making more profit. It also brings Musk's goal of colonizing Mars one giant step closer, as reusable rockets and passenger capsules are critical to achieving this goal.
Given the massive barriers to entry in the space industry, a SpaceX IPO should be even more successful than the phenomenally winning Tesla IPO and the quite successful SolarCity IPO. Through Jan. 15, Tesla's stock has raced to a 758% gain since its entry into the public markets in June 2010, while SolarCity's stock has risen 199% since its December 2012 IPO.
Carbon3D
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A Carbon3D IPO is likely on the nearer-term horizon, in my opinion, though 2016 is probably an ultra-long shot. The current market for a 3D printing IPO would almost surely be depressed because of the sorry state of industry leaders 3D Systems and Stratasys as well as most of the smaller players. Even if this weren't the case, in my opinion, Carbon3D would likely wait until after the release of its first product -- slated for this year -- to go public.
The 3D printer for the enterprise market that Carbon3D plans to launch in 2016 is powered by its potentially game-changing Continuous Liquid Interface Production technology. CLIP harnesses UV light and oxygen to "grow" polymer parts continuously. It's reportedly 25 to 100 times faster than the leading 3D printing technologies, and its materials possibilities are supposedly immense. These compelling features, along with others, give CLIP the potential to disrupt the manufacturing sector. Speed and materials capabilities are among the top hurdles holding back 3D printing from making increased inroads into manufacturing applications. CLIP also has the potential to snatch business away from 3D Systems, which is primarily involved in the polymers 3D printing space, and Stratasys, which solely makes polymer 3D printers, though it does provide metal 3D printing in its services operation.
Carbon3D's co-founder and CEO Joseph DeSimone wowed the tech world when he demonstrated CLIP at the TED 2015 conference last March. Carbon3D has also won over some impressive names: After being initially backed by Autodesk , it scored a $100 million funding round led by Google Ventures, Alphabet 's venture capital arm, and attracted revered former Ford CEO Alan Mulally to its board of directors last May.
There you have it: my dynamic duo of future IPOs, SpaceX and Carbon3D. Both companies have the potential to make fantastic investments.
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Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A and C shares), Amazon.com, SolarCity, and Tesla Motors. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Ford, 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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He's concerned that SpaceX being a public company could potentially lessen the likelihood of it achieving its fundamental goal of creating the technology needed for establishing human life on Mars. Notably, its Orbcomm-2 mission in December made history when, 10 minutes after blasting off into space, the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket returned to successfully land vertically back on Earth. ( Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin accomplished a similar feat with its New Shepard spacecraft a month before SpaceX, but Musk and others claim it wasn't comparable for several reasons.)
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SpaceX, however, not only has private investors, but also has a $1.6 billion contract with NASA to resupply the International Space Station, which makes for a solid core revenue source. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A and C shares), Amazon.com, SolarCity, and Tesla Motors. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Ford, and Stratasys.
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Musk has said several times that he doesn't want to take SpaceX public until the company's Mars Colonial Transporter is shuttling humans between Earth and the Red Planet -- which he expects to be in the mid-2020s. He's concerned that SpaceX being a public company could potentially lessen the likelihood of it achieving its fundamental goal of creating the technology needed for establishing human life on Mars. Given the massive barriers to entry in the space industry, a SpaceX IPO should be even more successful than the phenomenally winning Tesla IPO and the quite successful SolarCity IPO.
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SpaceX He's concerned that SpaceX being a public company could potentially lessen the likelihood of it achieving its fundamental goal of creating the technology needed for establishing human life on Mars. Given the massive barriers to entry in the space industry, a SpaceX IPO should be even more successful than the phenomenally winning Tesla IPO and the quite successful SolarCity IPO.
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Sorry, 3D Systems: Carbon3D Is Johnson & Johnson's New 3D Printing Partner
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CLIP harnesses UV light and oxygen to "grow" polymer parts continuously. It's reportedly 25 to 100 times faster than the leading 3D printing technologies, and has immense materials possibilities. Its compelling features give CLIP the potential to disrupt the manufacturing sector. CLIP also could allow Carbon3D to take business away from 3D Systems and Stratasys, both of which are heavily involved in the polymer 3D printing space.
After being initially backed by Autodesk , Carbon3D scored a $100 million funding round led by Google Ventures, Alphabet 's venture capital arm. Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally -- a.k.a. "The Man Who Saved Ford" -- became the company's first independent board member last spring.
Bad news for Stratasys, but worse for 3D Systems
Both 3D Systems and Stratasys count the medical and dental industries among the customers for their 3D printers and 3D printing services. So, a company of Johnson & Johnson's stature and size -- it has a market cap of $265 billion -- choosing to collaborate with Carbon3D to develop custom 3D-printed surgical devices is a significant loss for the two diversified industry leaders.
The use of 3D printing in the medical industry is still relatively nascent, but fast-growing. The technology, in fact, is largely responsible for fueling the growth in personalized medicine. Collaboration with an industry heavyweight like Johnson & Johnson could provide Carbon3D with an entrée into other similar companies.
The reason this collaboration is a bigger blow to 3D Systems than Stratasys, in my opinion, is that Triple D has been more actively targeting the medical industry, which has included aggressively acquiring companies in this realm. Notably, 3D Systems' 2014 acquisition of Medical Modeling gave the company the largest combined 3D printing personalized surgery and medical device services and production operation.
The company even breaks out its healthcare revenue when it reports its financial results, reflecting the importance it gives this segment. In 2014, 3D Systems' healthcare segment's revenue expanded 80% from 2013 to $129.3 million, accounting for nearly 20% of the company's total revenue.
Moreover, the healthcare space was about the only fairly consistent revenue bright spot for 3D Systems over the last few years, at least before both leading companies experienced the broad-based decline in demand for their enterprise 3D printers starting in the first quarter of 2015. (Stratasys has attributed this drop in purchasing among industrial customers to overcapacity in the field due to the large number of 3D printers purchased during the previous few years.)
On the other hand, Stratasys' enterprise business was performing quite well across the board up until the broad slowdown began in 2015. Its high-margin Objet Connex line was doing particularly well. This line of multicolor, multimaterial printers is quite unique, and highly valued across many industries; it's particularly favored by the entertainment industry for producing props and costumes for movies and other entertainment venues, as well as prototypes.
Takeaway
Carbon3D has been inking some impressive partnerships and collaborations with companies that are leaders in their industries, such as Ford and now Johnson & Johnson. Working with such high-caliber companies that have huge financial resources should help Carbon3D improve its overall CLIP technology and fine-tune it to meet the varying needs of customers within different industries. The more customers and industries Carbon3D wins over with its CLIP technology, the smaller the potential pie becomes for 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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The reason this collaboration is a bigger blow to 3D Systems than Stratasys, in my opinion, is that Triple D has been more actively targeting the medical industry, which has included aggressively acquiring companies in this realm. Moreover, the healthcare space was about the only fairly consistent revenue bright spot for 3D Systems over the last few years, at least before both leading companies experienced the broad-based decline in demand for their enterprise 3D printers starting in the first quarter of 2015. Working with such high-caliber companies that have huge financial resources should help Carbon3D improve its overall CLIP technology and fine-tune it to meet the varying needs of customers within different industries.
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Bad news for Stratasys, but worse for 3D Systems Both 3D Systems and Stratasys count the medical and dental industries among the customers for their 3D printers and 3D printing services. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A shares) and Alphabet (C shares). The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, and Stratasys.
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Bad news for Stratasys, but worse for 3D Systems Both 3D Systems and Stratasys count the medical and dental industries among the customers for their 3D printers and 3D printing services. The reason this collaboration is a bigger blow to 3D Systems than Stratasys, in my opinion, is that Triple D has been more actively targeting the medical industry, which has included aggressively acquiring companies in this realm. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, and Stratasys.
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CLIP also could allow Carbon3D to take business away from 3D Systems and Stratasys, both of which are heavily involved in the polymer 3D printing space. Bad news for Stratasys, but worse for 3D Systems Both 3D Systems and Stratasys count the medical and dental industries among the customers for their 3D printers and 3D printing services. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, and Stratasys.
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3 Stocks I'd Avoid At All Costs
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Photo: Apollo Group
Here's a company that used to be the diamond of its industry: for-profit education. At its height during and just after the great recession, Apollo's flagship University of Phoenix had a mind-boggling half-million students.
But there were lots of cracks in the company's business model: an enormous percentage of money came from the federal government, students were defaulting on their loans at alarming rates, recruiters were using tactics that bordered on predatory in nature, and general outcomes for students weren't positive.
That all came to a head in 2010 when an undercover investigation by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found several illegal tactics by some of the industry's biggest players, including Apollo. Here's how the company's enrollment has fared since then.
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With traditional colleges and universities starting to offer flexible, online courses that are higher quality and cheaper -- and the fact that the Department of Defense now has the school in its crosshairs -- I don't see why the bleed will end anytime soon.
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Brian Stoffel has no position in any stocks mentioned. 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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That all came to a head in 2010 when an undercover investigation by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found several illegal tactics by some of the industry's biggest players, including Apollo. Shrinking Enrollment at U. of Phoenix Create column charts With traditional colleges and universities starting to offer flexible, online courses that are higher quality and cheaper -- and the fact that the Department of Defense now has the school in its crosshairs -- I don't see why the bleed will end anytime soon. The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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 has a disclosure policy .
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But there were lots of cracks in the company's business model: an enormous percentage of money came from the federal government, students were defaulting on their loans at alarming rates, recruiters were using tactics that bordered on predatory in nature, and general outcomes for students weren't positive. Shrinking Enrollment at U. of Phoenix Create column charts With traditional colleges and universities starting to offer flexible, online courses that are higher quality and cheaper -- and the fact that the Department of Defense now has the school in its crosshairs -- I don't see why the bleed will end anytime soon. The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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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Photo: Apollo Group Here's a company that used to be the diamond of its industry: for-profit education. Here's how the company's enrollment has fared since then. 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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Will 2016 Be 3D Systems Corporation's Best Year Yet?
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After a difficult 2015, 3D Systems has an opportunity to redeem itself in 2016. Last year, the 3D printing company experienced a slowdown in customer spending, a host of execution and quality issues, consistently missed expectations, and the abrupt departure of its CEO of 12 years. All told, the stock lost about 72% of its value in 2015.
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Channeling my inner Bill Barker of Motley Fool Funds, 3D Systems' has an easy act to follow in 2016. Results deemed better than awful may end up delighting investors.
But does having low expectations mean that 2016 will be 3D Systems' best year yet?
Righting all the wrongs
Before we can call 2016 3D Systems' best year yet, the company must right all the wrongs of 2015 -- and then some -- without tripping over itself. This includes:
1.Hiring a new CEO that cleans house
When former CEO Avi Reichental resigned , it created an opportunity for the company to distance itself from his ill-conceived growth strategy, which relied primarily on lots of acquisitions -- more than 50 over a four-year period. Ideally, the new CEO will have credible experience with cleaning up messes, getting a company back on track, and staying disciplined.
2.Improving its operational efficiency
3D Systems' cash conversion cycle, which measures the number of days it takes cash to run through the sales process -- from sitting in the bank, to buying inventory, selling inventory, and collecting payment -- has been steadily on the rise over the last five years. Not only does this show that cash is being reinvested into its business increasingly slower, it also strongly suggests that management hasn't previously made operational efficiency a top priority.
DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
Additionally, 3D Systems' organic growth rate, which tracks annual revenue growth excluding acquisitions made within the last 12 months, has effectively fallen off a cliff. This implies that previously made acquisitions aren't delivering longer-term returns.
Together, if these metrics improve in 2016, it'll suggest that management is regaining a handle on its operations and improving its execution.
3.An improving customer spending environment
In 2015, both 3D Systems and Stratasys experienced a notable slowdown in customer spending across every major industry they serve. Stratasys believes there's currently an oversupply of 3D printing capacity in the marketplace, driven by the unprecedented growth the sector experienced during 2013 and 2014, and it's causing customers to slow down the pace of orders. Of course, if the customer demand picture improves in 2016, which is unknown at this time, it'll likely benefit 3D Systems and Stratasys.
4.Introducing faster 3D printers
The 3D printing industry is about to get more competitive for 3D Systems. Well-funded entrants like HP and Carbon3D are excepted to enter the marketplace this year with proprietary technologies that are anywhere from 10 to 100 times faster than leading technologies on the market today. The risk is that these new technologies make 3D Systems' portfolio appear inferior. 3D Systems' best line of defense here is to refresh its portfolio with faster, more competitive 3D printers.
5.Muted competitive pressures
Along similar lines as No. 4, it's possible that the fear of increased competition doesn't significantly affect 3D Systems' business. After all, 3D Systems' portfolio consists of seven different 3D printing technologies, making it the most diversified 3D printing company in the world. The most threatening new competition that expected to enter the market this year is focused exclusively on plastic-based technologies, which represents only a portion of 3D Systems' total business. In other words, the overall impact that this new competition may have on 3D Systems' business could be muted.
A long road ahead
There's a lot of progress to be made between 3D Systems correcting its lingering mistakes and 2016 becoming its best year yet. To be fair, some of the areas outlined above that would help 2016 become its best year yet are external factors, which are largely out of the company's control.
However, any meaningful sign of improvement in areas that are in management's control would be an encouraging development for investors. Considering 3D Systems has an easy act to follow in 2016, a small improvement could greatly boost shareholder prospects, whether 2016 is the company's best year yet or not.
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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 . DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts . Not only does this show that cash is being reinvested into its business increasingly slower, it also strongly suggests that management hasn't previously made operational efficiency a top priority.
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DDD data by YCharts . DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts . Last year, the 3D printing company experienced a slowdown in customer spending, a host of execution and quality issues, consistently missed expectations, and the abrupt departure of its CEO of 12 years.
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DDD data by YCharts . DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts . Last year, the 3D printing company experienced a slowdown in customer spending, a host of execution and quality issues, consistently missed expectations, and the abrupt departure of its CEO of 12 years.
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DDD data by YCharts . DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts . This includes: 1.Hiring a new CEO that cleans house When former CEO Avi Reichental resigned , it created an opportunity for the company to distance itself from his ill-conceived growth strategy, which relied primarily on lots of acquisitions -- more than 50 over a four-year period.
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3D Printing’s Hottest Opportunity
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Last year at this time, 3D printing stocks were all the rage. Fast forward a year and they've all come cratering down as the reality of the industry's opportunity settled in.
Even though lots of people's hopes were let down, the industry still holds tremendous promise in the healthcare industry. Learn how companies like 3D Systems are leveraging their 3D printing capabilities to change the doctor-patient relationship in this clip of Industry Focus: Healthcare .
A full transcript follows the video.
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The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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 .
This podcast was recorded on Jan. 13, 2016.
David Kretzmann: One of the segments for 3D Systems that's actually growing the fastest is health applications. It's still about 15% of the company's overall sales, but it's growing pretty quickly. They had some examples on the floor at CES. One of our colleagues, and one of my fellow analysts in Supernova, Brendan Mathews, he went and checked out their booth, and they actually have a set up now where a patient can get an MRI, and 3D Systems can print replicas of the patient's actual body parts and organs. The company has a facility in Colorado.
This benefits doctors and physicians, because they can practice and determine the best way to approach a surgery or procedure. So rather than ... not guessing, but, it gives you something physical you can work with so you can actually look at the patient's physical body parts and have an exact replica that's 3D printed thanks to that MRI scan. And yeah, that has some pretty interesting implications for that healthcare space. So, I think, that's a more realistic and powerful application for 3D printing than say, printing tchotchkes in your home.
KristineHarjes: Yeah, exactly. A little more niche-y than was initially expected, but still could be a huge opportunity.
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David Kretzmann owns shares of 3D Systems. Kristine Harjes owns shares of 3D Systems. 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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Fast forward a year and they've all come cratering down as the reality of the industry's opportunity settled in. Learn how companies like 3D Systems are leveraging their 3D printing capabilities to change the doctor-patient relationship in this clip of Industry Focus: Healthcare . The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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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One of our colleagues, and one of my fellow analysts in Supernova, Brendan Mathews, he went and checked out their booth, and they actually have a set up now where a patient can get an MRI, and 3D Systems can print replicas of the patient's actual body parts and organs. So rather than ... not guessing, but, it gives you something physical you can work with so you can actually look at the patient's physical body parts and have an exact replica that's 3D printed thanks to that MRI scan. David Kretzmann owns shares of 3D Systems.
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Learn how companies like 3D Systems are leveraging their 3D printing capabilities to change the doctor-patient relationship in this clip of Industry Focus: Healthcare . The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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. One of our colleagues, and one of my fellow analysts in Supernova, Brendan Mathews, he went and checked out their booth, and they actually have a set up now where a patient can get an MRI, and 3D Systems can print replicas of the patient's actual body parts and organs.
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Fast forward a year and they've all come cratering down as the reality of the industry's opportunity settled in. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems. 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 Bioprinting, Wearables, and More From CES
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In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Healthcare , Kristine Harjes talks with special guest David Kretzmann about his week at CES 2016, what Under Armour unveiled at the Show and how it's probably going to fit into the company's overall strategy; the future of Fitbit in the wake of new competition; the most promising application of 3D printing; and how new investors might want to think about investing in biotechs, from allocation to risk management.
A full transcript follows the video.
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This podcast was recorded on Jan. 13, 2016.
Kristine Harjes: Healthcare takeaways from CES. This is Industry Focus. Hi, everyone, welcome to Industry Focus, healthcare edition. I am joined today by special guest David Kretzmann, who works at The Motley Fool at our Rule Breakers service, as well as our Supernova service. Very excited to have you on the show today.
David Kretzmann: Great to be here Kristine. Thanks.
Harjes: So, the reason I wanted to bring David in, among other reasons, was because he has just returned from Las Vegas, which of course, means, filled with good stories.
Kretzmann: Not too many good stories, thankfully.
Harjes: Not that good. But there were some interesting takeaways from this conference, which, if you don't know, is huge in the world of tech. And there are some very specific ways that it related to healthcare. So, first off, what is the show, what does CES stand for, what's it all about?
Kretzmann: CES is Consumer Electronics Show. It's an annual show, it takes place in Las Vegas, I think this year it attracted 150K people. I think 2.2M sq. feet of convention space, different sessions and breakouts, a huge amount of exhibits. So, it's called the Consumer Electronics Show, but it branches out pretty far beyond consumer electronics. We had the major auto-makers there, you have a lot of drones, virtual reality, a lot of cameras, just about anything you can think of that's related to technology, you'll probably find it at CES.
Harjes: So, I know on last Friday's tech edition of Industry Focus, Dylan and Sean talked plenty about CES. They covered a little bit about wearables. What did you see, as it related to wearables?
Kretzmann: What most interested me when it comes to wearables was what Under Armour is doing. Under Armour is a company that we follow pretty closely in Rule Breakers and Supernova. It's been a great stock in the last five or six years, it's been a wonderful performer. But over the past couple years, the company has really amped up its focus on what it called 'connected fitness,' or integrating technology into what's traditionally been an apparel company. So, over the past couple years, the company has actually spent $710M acquiring three different connected fitness platforms, or digital apps that help people track their healthcare data.
So, MapMyFitness and Endomondo and MyFitnessPal. Under Armour spent over $700M to acquire those three platforms, but then it wasn't totally clear how the company would monetize those platforms. Now, those platforms have over 160M users. So, clearly, there's a lot of appeal there. People are using those platforms increasingly. But, this week, with CES, the company launched more connected fitness products. It has connected sneakers, it has a wristband, all these different technology products that are integrated into its apparel and connected back to those connected fitness platforms. So, for me, it's still kind of a question for Under Armour, because the company went into more debt than it's ever had before to buy those connected fitness companies. And the balance sheet, for that company, isn't as strong as it was three or four years ago.
So, the company is making a huge bet on this space. This is the first step for them to monetize it. So for me, as a shareholder and someone who follows Under Armour, it was reassuring to see them taking initial steps to monetize connected fitness. But it will be interesting to see how successful they are with it, because they definitely are trying to be a leader and a pioneer in that space. And whether or not this grabs hold, I think, will have some pretty big implications for connected fitness.
Harjes: Do you think that Under Armour is poised to take Fitbit down?
Kretzmann: I don't know. There's definitely increasing overlap between but those two companies to. I would never bet against Kevin Plank, who's the founder and CEO of Under Armour. He's one of those entrepreneurs and those founder-CEOs who's just so determined. And he takes that competitive aspect of athletics and treat business, I think, like a sport. That's how he acts with his company. So, I don't know. I would argue that Under Armour has a much stronger brand than Fitbit does at this point. Fitbit has a higher likelihood of getting squeezed out by competitors like Apple or anyone else than Under Armour at this point.
Harjes: That's really interesting. So, looking back at CES from last year, one of the big themes was 3D printing. From what I've heard from Motley Fool's coverage of the conference, that was not really as much of a trend this year. But one of the things I think is interesting about the space is how it relates to healthcare. Do you see any opportunity there going forward?
Kretzmann: Certainly. We talked about Under Armour, which has been a big winner in Supernova and Rule Breakers. When you look at the other end of the spectrum for a big loser, look no further than 3D Systems , which is the company that, a couple years ago, was hyped up quite a bit, 3D printing with the next big thing, everyone was going to have a 3D printer in their home. 3D printing was the sexiest thing you could find in the business world.
Two years later, though, reality has come back. 3D Systems and one of its biggest competitors, Stratasys , they'd acquired a ton of 3D printing companies. Now they've essentially pretty much written off most of those acquisitions, basically admitting that they really overpaid for these companies, and the space was just getting way ahead of itself.
Harjes: Yeah. Since this time last year, 3D Systems is down 73%.
Kretzmann: That hurts.
Harjes: Yeah.
Kretzmann: A little bit. But, one of the segments for 3D Systems that's actually growing the fastest is health applications. It's still about 15% of the company's overall sales, but it's growing pretty quickly. They had some examples on the floor at CES. One of our colleagues, and one of my fellow analysts in Supernova, Brendan Mathews, he went and checked out their booth, and they actually have a set up now where a patient can get an MRI, and 3D Systems can print replicas of the patient's actual body parts and organs. The company has a facility in Colorado.
This benefits doctors and physicians, because they can practice and determine the best way to approach a surgery or procedure. So rather than ... not guessing, but, it gives you something physical you can work with so you can actually look at the patient's physical body parts and have an exact replica that's 3D printed thanks to that MRI scan. And yeah, that has some pretty interesting implications for that healthcare space. So, I think, that's a more realistic and powerful application for 3D printing than say, printing tchotchkes in your home.
Harjes: Yeah, exactly. A little more niche-y than was initially expected, but still could be a huge opportunity. Definitely something to keep an eye on.
Kretzmann: Yeah. When you're thinking of 3D printing, obviously, the commercial implications, I think, are a lot more realistic and far-reaching than the consumer side of it, and certainly, with healthcare, I think there are a lot of cases like that. A lot of cases in that medical space. I think 3D printing can improve a lot of processes, and save a lot of lives.
Harjes: Cool. So, you mentioned a couple times the services you work on, Rule Breakers and Supernova. One of the main reasons I wanted to have you on today of all days was because Supernova was open to new members as of today, which is very exciting. This is a product that's not always open for new people to join. Starting today, you can join. Listeners, if you're interested in learning some more about Supernova, you can go to supernovaradio.fool.com . I'll do my best to take it that in the description of this show, so you can reference it there. If you driving, don't go right now on your phones. So, David, can you tell us a little more about this? Why people should check it out?
Kretzmann: Yeah. I think of Supernova as really David Gardner's service. Some of the listeners of Industry Focus might be members of Stock Advisor or Rule Breakers, Supernova is essentially the entire collection of David Gardner's stock recommendations over the past 12 years in Rule Breakers and Stock Advisor. So, when you think Supernova, think David Gardner. And David Gardner, by all measures, at least here at The Motley Fool, he's the best investor at our company. He has phenomenal returns. He's someone who found Amazon in 1997, he found Starbucks early on. He's really great at identifying these early runners early, and finding these game-changing companies when they're still young, buying positions in those companies and holding them for, in the case of Amazon, for nearly two decades now. It's just been a phenomenal performance from David Gardner over the past one to two decades.
So, in Supernova, we have different missions. We love the space theme, thus Supernova. Each mission, we have these real money portfolios managed by teams of analysts that are hand-picked by David Gardner and we actually give portfolio allocation advice. So, with Stock Advisor and Rule Breakers, we'll give two recommendations a month.
But it's not always clear to members. "Should I put 4% of my portfolio into Facebook ? Should I have 10% in Netflix ?" In Supernova, we have analysts who are actually looking at portfolio allocation. We tell people, "This is why we're putting 2% in company X this week, and here's why we think you should do the same." So, it's a little bit more hands-on. It gives people a model portfolio to follow, rather than just giving people recommendations and leaving them on their own to figure out how much to allocate to these different companies.
Harjes: Again, if you're looking to learn some more about what this is all about, it's at supernovaradio.fool.com , it's a landing page with a ton of videos from David Gardner and the team. It's a lot of good free content. Of course, the service is not free. But if you go to the landing page, I think you'll be surprised at how much awesome free content is on there.
Kretzmann: And a lot of our stuff from CES as well. We were liveblogging the whole time. So, a lot of cool stuff to check out there as well.
Harjes: So, one of the things that really piqued my interest when thinking about Supernova and how it would relate to this healthcare show was fitting in healthcare as an industry or sector to a broader portfolio. We talk a lot on this show about specific stocks and it's more Stock Advisor, Rule Breakers-y, where we're like, "Oh, we're really bullish on Gilead Sciences ," but we don't ever really talk about how you would fit that into the broader portfolio, and what you should be thinking about when you look to allocate specific percentages to different companies. So, what is the strategy are and how do you use it for healthcare?
Kretzmann: Sure. Taking a step back, as I mentioned, Supernova is really David Gardner's service. We're following his growth investing style. Within the Supernova universe, which is about 200 companies -- again, these are all the companies he's recommended over the past 12 years or so -- a good chunk of those are healthcare or biotech companies, and they've actually outperformed the Supernova universe as a whole. So, the biotech stocks have outperformed the rest of the stocks by a decent margin. But then, on the flip side, the amount of members we see following those biotech stocks is much less than the other stocks. So there's kind of a disconnect there.
Harjes: It's understandable, it's a complicated space, it's hard to really know what you're doing and it.
Kretzmann: Right. Because, obviously, a consumer facing companies like Chipotle or Under Armour, those are companies we see everyday. But unless you're a scientist or doctor or, in some cases, maybe a patient, you're not going to have that hands-on experience with these different drugs and these drug developments.
Harjes: Yeah, buying a burrito is a little easier to understand than developing a CAR-T receptor.
Kretzmann: Just a bit, yeah. So, part of what we're doing in Supernova with our newest real-money portfolio, Odyssey 2, which I'm heading up, we actually have a team member, Brian Orelli, who happens to have a PhD in cancer biology from the University of Chicago. So, he's someone who has a lot of expertise with biotech in the healthcare space. So, we've been talking to Brian, "How do we fit these biotech stocks, which have been historically great performers within Supernova, into real money portfolios like Odyssey 2, when we're just starting out, launching today?" And I think the conclusion that Brian reached and we reached is, obviously, we're not going to put 50% of the portfolio into biotech stocks, just like we're not going to put 50% of the portfolio into any one industry or another. So, you might see between 10-25% of the portfolio put into biotech stocks. We're not going to have a hard number, there are a lot of nuances to investing.
But then, you have to take a step back and think, "Okay, are we focusing on early stage biotechs that don't even have a product on the market yet, vs, the more established players like Biogen , Gilead, Celgene ." So, talking with Brian, he was like, "No, maybe we should have some core positions in some of these more-established biotechs like Celgene or Gilead or Biogen. Then, maybe start with 4-6 smaller positions with companies like Ionis Pharmaceuticals , companies that have a lot of drugs in development but don't necessarily have revenue coming in from drugs that are selling right now.
So, figuring out that distinction between the more established players that have drugs on the market, they have a pretty deep pipeline, vs. those early stage biotechs. And starting with smaller positions in those early stage biotechs, maybe a little bit of bigger positions in those more established players.
Harjes: For folks who have been listening to us for a while, you've heard us talk about Ionis Pharmaceuticals by the name Isis Pharmaceuticals. They recently changed their name for pretty obvious reasons. Interestingly enough, after saying some quote about, "Oh, people are not going to confuse us," a couple months later, they decided that you don't want to take that risk.
Kretzmann: Probably the right call on their part.
Harjes: So, this is Ionis Pharmaceuticals now. The ticker is IONS, as opposed to ISIS. So, yeah, they're all interesting companies that you mentioned. I really want to highlight the difference in how you would approach something like your big biotechs, your Celgenes and Biogen and Gilead vs. looking at filling out a portfolio of Ionis or some other of the smaller players. Within Supernova, are you considering doing all of that at once?
Kretzmann: Well, Supernova, especially with Odyssey 2, we start with a relatively smaller base of capital. Again, it's a real money portfolio. The Motley Fool is investing this money. We start with a relatively smaller base of capital, but then we're adding new cash to the portfolio on a bi-weekly basis. So, we have regular cash coming in. So, the approach that we take in Odyssey 2 is, starting with relatively small positions and building them out over time as we follow the companies, get more confident in the leadership, get more conviction in the companies.
On the flip side, if we invest a small amount in a company, and the investing thesis isn't grabbing hold, or things take a turn that we don't really like or agree with, then we can sell off, or, at least, we haven't bet a huge amount on that company. So, I think that style is really especially helpful when you're looking at biotech companies, because biotechs can be very volatile. So, we're not going to put 5% or 10% of the portfolio into these companies at once. We're going to start small. In the case of a more established player like Gilead or Celgene, these are companies that have very successful drugs on the market. They have a pipeline. We might be comfortable putting 4-5% of the portfolio. But if you're looking at a smaller company like Bluebird or Ionis, we might start with a 1-2% position. So, that way, you don't have as much capital of the portfolio at stake.
But then, over the next 3-5 years, as we get more comfortable with these companies -- again, we're business folks, investors, we're looking at the long-term -- with those smaller players, if we have more conviction in the companies, or they have some successful drug trials, then we might boost that, add a little bit more into that position. So, we're definitely not afraid to start small, build that position over time. That's a good way to approach investing in any industry, but especially when you're looking at these biotechs, which can be a little more of a scary place to jump in, especially for new investors.
Harjes: I think it's definitely, as you said, something that is a little bit intimidating to first get into. So, I really like that strategy, and I think it's something that individual can also mimic, where, OK, you bought a couple shares of Bluebird, all the sudden you're following Bluebird. You've got skin in the game, so you're more inclined to actually follow the industry. I've personally found this in other industries, where I don't really know much about X sector, but then I buy my first stock in it, and all of the sudden, I'm following it. So, it's a good way of approaching healthcare, big scary biotech.
Kretzmann: Yeah, absolutely. You can compare it to other industries in Supernova like semiconductor companies. Realistically, everyday consumers are not going to know a whole lot about companies like NXP Semiconductors or Ambarella . We won't necessarily know the engineering behind how this works, unless you're actually in that industry. It's sort of the same way. We'll start small which companies or industries we are not quite as familiar with, that we can't grasp the burrito of Chipotle or the clothing of Under Armour, but you start small and as you get more confident in the company and that industry, then you can increase the allocation that you have to those companies in industries in the portfolio.
So, I think that's how we'll start with biotech in Odyssey 2. We're not going to put the whole portfolio or a substantial portion of the portfolio in one company or one industry like biotech. But we'll start small, get more comfortable with it over time, and as we find the companies that we really have high conviction in over the long term, we'll be comfortable building that position over time.
Harjes: And of course, the research that individuals can find thought services like Supernova should be immensely helpful in figuring out, "Hey, what does a semiconductor do again?" Keep in mind, folks, as always, people on this program may have interests in the stocks they talk about, and The Motley Fool may have formal recommendations for or against those stocks, so do that research. Don't buy or sell based solely on what you hear on this program.
One more thing before we wrap up, I just wanted to mention, The Motley Fool's 2015 Foolanthropy partner, The Fistula Foundation. Every year, The Motley Fool partners with a different charity. This year, it was The Fistula Foundation. And I realize I would be remiss if I didn't mention this on the show, because it really is an amazing organization. It provides hope for women who suffer from a childbirth injury known as obstetric fistula, which leaves them incontinent and often outcast in their society. But, it's totally treatable with a $450 surgery. But yet, a million women in the world who are living with this treatable injury. So, The Motley Fool has raised a little bit over $80K so far in our holiday drive. The drive is going on all the way into the end of January. Our stretch goal is $100K. Shoot me an email at industryfocus@fool.com for a link to our Motley Fool fundraising page , or just search for The Fistula Foundation and donate directly. It really is an amazing cause. You have until the end of the month, if you want to help us make our goal. But of course, their doors are always open. So, definitely check them out.
David, thank you so much for being here today. Folks, I really hope you found this interesting and informative, looking at how you would fit healthcare into a broader portfolio, and also some fun CES takeaways. Thanks so much.
Kretzmann: Thanks for having me, this was really fun. I appreciate it.
Harjes: Folks, thanks for listening and Fool on!
The article 3D Bioprinting, Wearables, and More From CES originally appeared on Fool.com.
David Kretzmann owns shares of 3D Systems, Amazon.com, Ambarella, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Facebook, Gilead Sciences, Netflix, NXP Semiconductors, Starbucks, and Under Armour. Kristine Harjes owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and Gilead Sciences. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Amazon.com, Ambarella, Apple, Celgene, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Facebook, Gilead Sciences, Netflix, NXP Semiconductors, Starbucks, and Under Armour. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Biogen, Bluebird Bio, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, 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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So, over the past couple years, the company has actually spent $710M acquiring three different connected fitness platforms, or digital apps that help people track their healthcare data. So, part of what we're doing in Supernova with our newest real-money portfolio, Odyssey 2, which I'm heading up, we actually have a team member, Brian Orelli, who happens to have a PhD in cancer biology from the University of Chicago. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Amazon.com, Ambarella, Apple, Celgene, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Facebook, Gilead Sciences, Netflix, NXP Semiconductors, Starbucks, and Under Armour.
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In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Healthcare , Kristine Harjes talks with special guest David Kretzmann about his week at CES 2016, what Under Armour unveiled at the Show and how it's probably going to fit into the company's overall strategy; the future of Fitbit in the wake of new competition; the most promising application of 3D printing; and how new investors might want to think about investing in biotechs, from allocation to risk management. David Kretzmann owns shares of 3D Systems, Amazon.com, Ambarella, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Facebook, Gilead Sciences, Netflix, NXP Semiconductors, Starbucks, and Under Armour. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Amazon.com, Ambarella, Apple, Celgene, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Facebook, Gilead Sciences, Netflix, NXP Semiconductors, Starbucks, and Under Armour.
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In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Healthcare , Kristine Harjes talks with special guest David Kretzmann about his week at CES 2016, what Under Armour unveiled at the Show and how it's probably going to fit into the company's overall strategy; the future of Fitbit in the wake of new competition; the most promising application of 3D printing; and how new investors might want to think about investing in biotechs, from allocation to risk management. Within the Supernova universe, which is about 200 companies -- again, these are all the companies he's recommended over the past 12 years or so -- a good chunk of those are healthcare or biotech companies, and they've actually outperformed the Supernova universe as a whole. We'll start small which companies or industries we are not quite as familiar with, that we can't grasp the burrito of Chipotle or the clothing of Under Armour, but you start small and as you get more confident in the company and that industry, then you can increase the allocation that you have to those companies in industries in the portfolio.
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I am joined today by special guest David Kretzmann, who works at The Motley Fool at our Rule Breakers service, as well as our Supernova service. Kretzmann: What most interested me when it comes to wearables was what Under Armour is doing. So, we're not going to put 5% or 10% of the portfolio into these companies at once.
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What Does 2016 Hold for 3D Systems Corp and Stratasys Ltd.?
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While none of us have a magic eight-ball that can accurately predict the future, I think 3D printing stocks in general -- including those of the two largest industry players, 3D Systems and Stratasys -- are in for a subpar to flat year in 2016. At best, one or both of the leaders might post small gains, but only because they've been beaten down so much over the last two years that decent bounces are possible.
The major events listed below that could occur in 2016 have the potential to affect 3D printing companies' financial performances and, hence, stock prices.
1. Macroeconomic headwinds in the enterprise space will likely continue
CLIP is reportedly 25 to 100 times faster than the leading 3D printing technologies, and its materials possibilities are supposedly immense. Speed and materials capabilities are among the top hurdles holding back 3D printing from making increased inroads into manufacturing applications. So, CLIP has the potential to disrupt the manufacturing sector. Obviously, it could also allow Carbon3D to take business from 3D Systems and Stratasys, not to mention voxeljet , which, like Stratasys, is solely involved in the polymers space.
We don't have to go on blind faith that CLIP is super-speedy. Carbon3D co-founder and CEO Joseph DeSimone wowed the tech world when he demonstrated CLIP at the TED 2015 conference last March. The company has also wowed some big names: It was initially backed by Autodesk ; raked in a $100 million funding round led by Google Ventures, Alphabet 's venture capital arm; and attracted revered former Ford CEO Alan Mulally to its board of directors.
It's possible that this new product launch could also be pushed back to 2017.
4.More news might come out about Apple's 3D printing plans
A patent application filed by Apple for a unique color 3D printer aimed at the consumer market was published in December. This doesn't necessarily mean the consumer tech giant will enter the desktop 3D printing space, but it suggests that it's seriously considering doing so.
What's most unique about Apple's printer concept is that it colors the object being printed while it's being printed. It has two nozzles -- one for extruding the material being printed and the other for applying the coloring agent. The patent also contains an alternative method, which involves coloring the object after it's been printed.
This is the most questionable event on this list, and if Apple does decide to enter the market, it won't happen for some time. If and when it does, Stratasys will surely feel the impact on its desktop unit, MakerBot.
5. Arcam will probably receive another multi-unit order from General Electric
The Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company received an order in December for 10 of its electron beam melting (EBM) 3D printers from Avio Aero, a subsidiary of General Electric . Another multi-unit order from the GE subsidiary is almost surely on the horizon. GE will be using EBM systems to 3D-print low-pressure turbine blades out of titanium aluminide for its new GE9X jet engine, as Arcam CEO Magnus Rene confirmed on the company's fourth-quarter 2014 conference call.
Rene has said he doesn't know when General Electric will start production, but that 2017 or 2018 was probable, which means the industrial giant will probably need to ramp up in 2016.
Takeaway
2016 will likely prove to be another challenging year for 3D printing companies in general. Despite the group's beaten-down stock prices, I still think new investors should generally stay away. Very rough waters are likely ahead due to macroeconomic headwinds and the probable entrance of well-funded competitors into the market.
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While none of us have a magic eight-ball that can accurately predict the future, I think 3D printing stocks in general -- including those of the two largest industry players, 3D Systems and Stratasys -- are in for a subpar to flat year in 2016. Macroeconomic headwinds in the enterprise space will likely continue CLIP is reportedly 25 to 100 times faster than the leading 3D printing technologies, and its materials possibilities are supposedly immense. GE will be using EBM systems to 3D-print low-pressure turbine blades out of titanium aluminide for its new GE9X jet engine, as Arcam CEO Magnus Rene confirmed on the company's fourth-quarter 2014 conference call.
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This doesn't necessarily mean the consumer tech giant will enter the desktop 3D printing space, but it suggests that it's seriously considering doing so. Arcam will probably receive another multi-unit order from General Electric The Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company received an order in December for 10 of its electron beam melting (EBM) 3D printers from Avio Aero, a subsidiary of General Electric . The Motley Fool owns shares of General Electric Company.
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While none of us have a magic eight-ball that can accurately predict the future, I think 3D printing stocks in general -- including those of the two largest industry players, 3D Systems and Stratasys -- are in for a subpar to flat year in 2016. Arcam will probably receive another multi-unit order from General Electric The Swedish industrial metals 3D printing company received an order in December for 10 of its electron beam melting (EBM) 3D printers from Avio Aero, a subsidiary of General Electric . The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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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Obviously, it could also allow Carbon3D to take business from 3D Systems and Stratasys, not to mention voxeljet , which, like Stratasys, is solely involved in the polymers space. The Motley Fool owns shares of General Electric Company. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Shares of Stratasys Ltd.SSYS plunged to a new 52-week low of $21.50 on Jan 8 and eventually closed at $21.77, representing a one-year decline of 71.2%. Average volume of shares traded over the last three months was more than 1,065k.
Why the Plunge?
Over the past few quarters, Stratasys has been experiencing unfavorable broader market conditions that have badly hit its financial performance.
Unimpressively, Stratasys provided weak fourth quarter guidance, reflecting uncertain global macroeconomic conditions, unfavorable currency exchange rate and weak performance by its MakerBot business.
For the fourth quarter of 2015, the company expects revenues in the range of $160 million to $175 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $166 million. Non-GAAP loss per share is projected between 6 cents and 17 cents.
We remain concerned about the company's declining margins, which have been impacted by incremental sales generated from lower-margin products of newly acquired businesses including MakerBot, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies.
Apart from this, higher sales, marketing and R&D expenditures weigh on the company's margins. Moreover, the company is projects its operating expenses to increase over the next two to three years as a result of its new investment plans, which aim at achieving annual revenue of $3.0 billion in 2020.
Additionally, some customers are delaying their purchases owing to the current economic conditions. In the 3D printer business, the majority of customers have gravitated toward lower-priced uPrint, which may affect the company's margins in the upcoming quarters.
Stratasys has a high cost structure and remains in the investment mode. In 2014, operating expenses surged over 100% from the year-ago period due to increased investment in new products as well as increased headcount. As a result of its recently announced plans to invest in product and infrastructure development, the company expects incremental annual operating expenditure of 2% of anticipated revenues over the next two to three years.
Notably, during second quarter 2015, the company's adjusted operating expenses increased 23.6% year over year. Considering the evolving nature of the 3D printing market and the high cost of operations associated with it, we believe that much of the company's long-term profitability will depend on efficient cost management.
Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD remains a headwind.
Currently, Stratasys carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
However, some better-ranked stocks in the technology sector are Amazon.com Inc. AMZN , and Integrated Device Technology Inc. IDTI , both of them carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Click to get this free report AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEGR DEVICE (IDTI): 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 remains a headwind. Moreover, the company is projects its operating expenses to increase over the next two to three years as a result of its new investment plans, which aim at achieving annual revenue of $3.0 billion in 2020.
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Going forward, competition from 3D Systems Corporation DDD remains a headwind. Click to get this free report AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEGR DEVICE (IDTI): 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 has a high cost structure and remains in the investment mode.
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The Best 3D Printing Stock of 2015
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The 3D printing stocks in general posted their second consecutive terrible year in 2015. Taken together, the two-year period has been pure carnage in the space, with the stocks of industry leaders 3D Systems and Stratasys losing 91% and 82%, respectively, of their value.
All of the 3D printing stocks are in the red for the two-year period. However, Swedish industrial metals specialist Arcam alone bucked the losing trend in 2015 by posting a gain of nearly 19%. (It gained a whopping 57% from when I called it the best and only 3D printing stock to buy in early September through year end.) Here's how the pure-plays -- 3D Systems, Stratasys, Arcam, ExOne, voxeljet, and Materialise -- and non-pure-play ProtoLabs -- performed in 2015:
Data by YCharts .
Arcam in a nutshell
Arcam, founded in 1997, makes 3D printers that use its proprietary electron beam melting (EBM) technology to produce metal components. It targets customers in the medical implant and aerospace industries. Arcam's two acquisitions in 2014 -- AP&C and DiSanto -- extended its operations beyond Sweden. Canada-based AP&C produces metal powders, while Connecticut-based DiSanto is a contract manufacturer of orthopedic implants.
Arcam's stock is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, though it can also be bought over the counter in the United States. In part because of its foreign listing, Arcam is very thinly traded, which means it can be especially volatile.
Why Arcam outperformed in 2015
As one might expect from the stock-price performances, Arcam's financial performance also generally beat the others in the 3D printing industry. In fact, Arcam was the only pure-play 3D printing company that was profitable on a trailing-12-month basis. Rapid manufacturer and 3D printing service provider Proto Labs was also profitable, but its revenue and operating income growth fell short of Arcam's. (This is not its fault: Arcam is only about one-fourth its size on a revenue basis, which makes it easier for Arcam to grow its financial metrics on a percentage basis.)
Here are the key reasons, in my opinion, that Arcam's financial performance - and hence, stock-price performance -- beat the others in the group in 2015:
1. Better management execution than the other pure plays. Arcam's management's execution was good on an absolute basis, and even better on a relative basis. Stratasys' management was largely at fault for the MakerBot implosion by releasing the fifth-generation Replicator before it was ready for prime time; 3D Systems' execution lacked considerably, as evidenced by several product quality issues; and industrial specialist ExOne has missed its own revenue targets in every period since it went public in February 2013.
4. Focused and synergistic approach to acquisitions . Arcam's two acquisitions have enabled it to become vertically integrated. AP&C guarantees that Arcam will have a readily available supply of high-quality titanium powder to provide to those buying its EBM systems. Additionally, it allows Arcam to profit from the industrywide growth of metal 3D printing, as AP&C sells powders to other companies, too. DiSanto should help Arcam expand the market for its 3D printers. The more orthopedic-implant contract-manufacturing business DiSanto generates, the more systems it will need to acquire from its parent company.
This focused and synergistic acquisition strategy is in stark contrast to the seemingly shotgun-like approach that 3D Systems has employed for numerous years, which is one huge reason for its implosion over the last two years, in my opinion. Stratasys hasn't been nearly as guilty as Triple D on this front. However, its purchase of the beleaguered MakerBot is in contrast to Arcam's acquisitions with respect to impact on earnings. Arcam's acquisitions were accretive to its earnings relatively soon after it bought the companies, whereas MakerBot has been an anchor on Stratasys' earnings from the get-go.
3D-printing a wrap...
Arcam outperformed its industry peers in 2015 primarily because its top management team continues to execute the best among the pure-plays. Additionally, its focus on the more nascent metal 3D printing realm helped it to avoid the overcapacity issues that plagued those companies involved in the polymer 3D printing space.
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Rapid manufacturer and 3D printing service provider Proto Labs was also profitable, but its revenue and operating income growth fell short of Arcam's. Stratasys' management was largely at fault for the MakerBot implosion by releasing the fifth-generation Replicator before it was ready for prime time; 3D Systems' execution lacked considerably, as evidenced by several product quality issues; and industrial specialist ExOne has missed its own revenue targets in every period since it went public in February 2013. AP&C guarantees that Arcam will have a readily available supply of high-quality titanium powder to provide to those buying its EBM systems.
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Here's how the pure-plays -- 3D Systems, Stratasys, Arcam, ExOne, voxeljet, and Materialise -- and non-pure-play ProtoLabs -- performed in 2015: Data by YCharts . Why Arcam outperformed in 2015 As one might expect from the stock-price performances, Arcam's financial performance also generally beat the others in the 3D printing industry. Rapid manufacturer and 3D printing service provider Proto Labs was also profitable, but its revenue and operating income growth fell short of Arcam's.
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Arcam in a nutshell Arcam, founded in 1997, makes 3D printers that use its proprietary electron beam melting (EBM) technology to produce metal components. Why Arcam outperformed in 2015 As one might expect from the stock-price performances, Arcam's financial performance also generally beat the others in the 3D printing industry. (This is not its fault: Arcam is only about one-fourth its size on a revenue basis, which makes it easier for Arcam to grow its financial metrics on a percentage basis.)
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(It gained a whopping 57% from when I called it the best and only 3D printing stock to buy in early September through year end.) In fact, Arcam was the only pure-play 3D printing company that was profitable on a trailing-12-month basis. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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3D Printing in 2016: 3 Stats Everyone Should Know
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In 2015, the 3D printing sector grappled with execution issues, a slowdown in customer spending, and the threat of increasing competition. It was the second year in a row that nearly every 3D printing stocks finished lower. Shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys have had a particularly hard time since the start of 2014:
DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts .
Now that 2015 is officially history, it's time look ahead at 2016 and what it could mean for the 3D printing sector at large. Here are three stats everyone should know.
1.$7.1 billion, give or take a billion or two
According to Wohlers Report 2015, a leading 3D printing insights report, the 3D printing industry is expected to grow by more than 31% per year between 2014 and 2020 to eventually generate over $21 billion in worldwide revenue. Wohlers believes the 3D printing industry produced $4.1 billion in worldwide revenue in 2014, the most recent read.
Investors can use these figures to estimate what Wohlers expects the 3D printing industry will generate in 2016. It's about $7.1 billion:
Unfortunately, this estimate doesn't account for how 3D Systems and Stratasys -- the largest 3D printing companies by revenue -- reported a notable slowdown in customer spending across their professional and industrial segments during the first nine months of 2015. During this period, 3D Systems saw its revenue increase by a modest 3.6%, while Stratasys saw its revenue fall by 2% -- both of which are nowhere near that 31% growth expectation.
To be fair, when the two largest 3D printing companies by sales report a notable slowdown, it's probably best not to put too much emphasis on that $7.1 billion estimate. Better yet, consider it a lesson that estimates reflect a specific point in time and don't account for new developments.
2.10 to 100 (times faster)
Two extremely well-funded companies will be making their entrance into the 3D printing world in 2016: HP and Carbon3D. Both companies have plans to introduce new 3D printing technologies that address many of the shortcomings associated with 3D printing, including speed and surface finish. They both believe these shortcomings are holding back adoption from reaching a mass scale.
HP is calling its 3D printing technology Multi Jet Fusion , which claims to be up to 10 times faster than the fastest extrusion-based and selective laser sintering technologies when it was announced in Nov. 2014. Cabon3D's CLIP technology claims to be 25 to 100 times faster than leading 3D printing technologies on the market. Both technologies are likely to make at least some of 3D Systems' and Stratasys' existing technology portfolio appear inferior.
Image source: Carbon3D. SLS = selective laser sintering. SLA = stereolithography.
While there's still time for 3D Systems and Stratasys to respond to these emerging threats, it's clear that customers will have more options than ever as the industry becomes more competitive.
3.15.9% and 18.3%
Compared to the $4.1 billion in revenue the 3D printing industry generated in 2014, 3D Systems' 2014 revenue comprised 15.9% of the total, while Stratasys' represented 18.3%. Investors can use these figures to gauge if 3D Systems and Stratasys gained or lost revenue share in 2015 when the data becomes available later this year. A big question is whether 3D Systems and Stratasys are growing at the pace of the overall industry. If they aren't, it could suggest that it's becoming increasingly difficult for them to remain differentiated, which would raise a red flag.
Looking ahead: Expect another busy year
According to HP, there are hundreds of thousands of enterprises that could benefit from 3D printing, but have yet to purchase a 3D printer. This spells tremendous opportunity for the 3D printing industry over the long haul, but the short-term prospects remain less certain. After all, the industry appears to be in the midst of a slowdown at a time when new competition is on the horizon.
Ultimately, expect 2016 to bring lots of action as new players seek to disrupt the stronghold that 3D Systems and Stratasys have established.
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Shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys have had a particularly hard time since the start of 2014: DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts . It's about $7.1 billion: Unfortunately, this estimate doesn't account for how 3D Systems and Stratasys -- the largest 3D printing companies by revenue -- reported a notable slowdown in customer spending across their professional and industrial segments during the first nine months of 2015. To be fair, when the two largest 3D printing companies by sales report a notable slowdown, it's probably best not to put too much emphasis on that $7.1 billion estimate.
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Shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys have had a particularly hard time since the start of 2014: DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts . 1.$7.1 billion, give or take a billion or two According to Wohlers Report 2015, a leading 3D printing insights report, the 3D printing industry is expected to grow by more than 31% per year between 2014 and 2020 to eventually generate over $21 billion in worldwide revenue. It's about $7.1 billion: Unfortunately, this estimate doesn't account for how 3D Systems and Stratasys -- the largest 3D printing companies by revenue -- reported a notable slowdown in customer spending across their professional and industrial segments during the first nine months of 2015.
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Shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys have had a particularly hard time since the start of 2014: DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts . 1.$7.1 billion, give or take a billion or two According to Wohlers Report 2015, a leading 3D printing insights report, the 3D printing industry is expected to grow by more than 31% per year between 2014 and 2020 to eventually generate over $21 billion in worldwide revenue. It's about $7.1 billion: Unfortunately, this estimate doesn't account for how 3D Systems and Stratasys -- the largest 3D printing companies by revenue -- reported a notable slowdown in customer spending across their professional and industrial segments during the first nine months of 2015.
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Shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys have had a particularly hard time since the start of 2014: DDD Total Return Price data by YCharts . Investors can use these figures to estimate what Wohlers expects the 3D printing industry will generate in 2016. It's about $7.1 billion: Unfortunately, this estimate doesn't account for how 3D Systems and Stratasys -- the largest 3D printing companies by revenue -- reported a notable slowdown in customer spending across their professional and industrial segments during the first nine months of 2015.
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3D Systems' Shares Soar with Launch of Direct Metal Printer
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Shares of beaten-down 3D Systems CorporationDDD are already making a turnaround this year after a bleak 2015, soaring over 13% in the year's first trading session, in the wake of a couple of announcements from the 3D printing equipment and supply maker.
The Rock Hill, SC-based company announced the launch of its new direct metal printer ProX DMP 320 - a high precision, high throughput device, which is designed for critical applications that call for complex, stainless steel, chemically-pure titanium or nickel super alloy parts.
Setting a new productivity standard in metal 3D printing, ProX DMP 320 can accelerate production cycle times and enhance the quality and performance of metal parts. The Device supports swift material change or replenishment, thus enabling efficient powder recycling and facilitating manufacturers to keep up with demanding production cycles.
It boasts preset build parameters that are based on the outcome of nearly half-a-million builds, thus delivering consistent and predictable print quality for practically any geometry. The printer combines best-in-class productivity and consistency with outstanding outcomes in vital industrial materials.
The device has been designed to enable critical industrial applications, including those in the aerospace, automotive and healthcare industries, and comes in two configurations, one optimized for stainless steel and nickel super alloy and one optimized for titanium.
With maximum volumes close to two cubic feet, the new printer demonstrates 3D Systems' industrial capabilities and their future potential.
3D Systems followed the launch with another announcement, as it introduced performance-enhancing features to its ProJet printer line that double print speeds and enable higher resolution. It also announced the availability of two advanced elastomeric materials.
3D Systems believes that by streamlining its portfolio and coming up with novel manufacturing solutions, it will be able to leverage customer needs as well as drive profitability.
Of late, 3D Systems has left investors flustered as it faces multiple headwinds like weakening net income, unimpressive equity returns and operating cash flow. Moreover, the present challenging market conditions, which have reduced customers' capital investment cycles and demand for 3D printing products & services, will likely continue to bother the company's financials in the near term.
3D Printing currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Better-ranked players in the industry include Avago Technologies Ltd. AVGO , Arista Networks, Inc. ANET and Alphabet Inc. GOOGL , each sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Shares of beaten-down 3D Systems CorporationDDD are already making a turnaround this year after a bleak 2015, soaring over 13% in the year's first trading session, in the wake of a couple of announcements from the 3D printing equipment and supply maker. Click to get this free report AVAGO TECHNOLOG (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Of late, 3D Systems has left investors flustered as it faces multiple headwinds like weakening net income, unimpressive equity returns and operating cash flow.
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Click to get this free report AVAGO TECHNOLOG (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of beaten-down 3D Systems CorporationDDD are already making a turnaround this year after a bleak 2015, soaring over 13% in the year's first trading session, in the wake of a couple of announcements from the 3D printing equipment and supply maker. The Rock Hill, SC-based company announced the launch of its new direct metal printer ProX DMP 320 - a high precision, high throughput device, which is designed for critical applications that call for complex, stainless steel, chemically-pure titanium or nickel super alloy parts.
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Click to get this free report AVAGO TECHNOLOG (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of beaten-down 3D Systems CorporationDDD are already making a turnaround this year after a bleak 2015, soaring over 13% in the year's first trading session, in the wake of a couple of announcements from the 3D printing equipment and supply maker. The Rock Hill, SC-based company announced the launch of its new direct metal printer ProX DMP 320 - a high precision, high throughput device, which is designed for critical applications that call for complex, stainless steel, chemically-pure titanium or nickel super alloy parts.
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Click to get this free report AVAGO TECHNOLOG (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of beaten-down 3D Systems CorporationDDD are already making a turnaround this year after a bleak 2015, soaring over 13% in the year's first trading session, in the wake of a couple of announcements from the 3D printing equipment and supply maker. Moreover, the present challenging market conditions, which have reduced customers' capital investment cycles and demand for 3D printing products & services, will likely continue to bother the company's financials in the near term.
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Strength Seen in 3D Systems (DDD): Stock Rises 13.1%
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3D Systems CorporationDDD was a big mover last session with its shares rising over 13% on the day. The upside was owing to the announcement of the immediate commercial availability of ProX DMP 320 - the latest addition to the company's line of direct metal 3D printers. This development led to far more shares changing hands yesterday than in a normal session. The move reverses the recent downtrend of the company as the stock has lost roughly 7% in the past five trading sessions.
This provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions has seen no estimate revision in the last 7 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has also remained unchanged over the same period. Yesterday's rally is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.
3D Systems currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
Investors interested in the broader Technology sector may consider Arista Networks, Inc. ANET , which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems CorporationDDD was a big mover last session with its shares rising over 13% on the day. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Is DDD going up?
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Why 3D Printing Stocks Are Poised to Outperform in 2016
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They say "morning shows the day." If early signs are anything to go by, the first trading day in 2016 showed some glimpses of the possible trajectory of 3D Printing stocks for the ongoing year.
Although it would be foolish to jump to any conclusions based on a single trading session, we can truly say the 3D Printing stocks began the year on a positive note when global equity markets were in disarray due to Chinese PMI tremors.
First Day First Show
Weighed down by fears of a global economic slowdown amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Wall Street had the worst possible start in 2016 as the equity market tumbled yesterday. The downturn was further triggered by a fall in the Chinese PMI index that contracted for the 10th consecutive month to 48.2 points in December.
Even a 'circuit-breaker' mechanism that halted trading in China to avert steeper falls failed to arrest the slide in global equity markets. The story was also similar in the US shores, where the Dow Jones Industrial index fell 2.03%, while Nasdaq and the S&P 500 were down 2.44% and 1.53%, respectively.
Defying the Odds
Amid the ruins, the first-day trading performance of 3D Printing stocks stood in sharp contrast and portrayed some promising signs for the investors.
Judging by the trading performance relative to stock prices, 3D Printing stocks had a field day yesterday with a healthy stride in shares. Leading the pack is 3D Systems Corp. DDD that is up 13.2%. Next is Voxeljet AG VJET (up 10.7%), followed by The ExOne Company XONE (up 7.4%) and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (up 4.6%).
The Driving Factors
The surge in share prices across the 3D Printing spectrum foretells the inherent growth prospects of the sector. Since its conception in the '80s, 3D Printing stocks have graduated from being a novelty to having an enterprise focus with widespread usage in diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, technology and medical.
Of late, 3D Printing technology has also ventured into creative sectors like fashion and gaming and has even forayed into the culinary sphere. The technology has reportedly helped 3D Systems' printer to directly print food and help Mother Nature produce food more effectively.
The technology has even found application in the sports industry for the development of custom protective gear and spike plates for soccer shoes. The retail sector has deployed the technology for manufacturing jewellery and home decor items among others.
As manufacturing applications increase and markets mature, ROI is likely to rise manifold. In addition, operating costs are comparatively much lower than traditional manufacturing process owing to higher efficiency and lower wastes through sustainable manufacturing practices. A low probability of errors, ability to develop customized products, proficient use of varied raw materials and competency over traditional processes are the driving factors for the industry.
Ideal Long-Term Bets?
According to market research firm CONTEXT, over half a million 3D printers have already been shipped across the globe between the 1980's and mid-2015 and the industry is currently on track to ship its millionth unit by 2017. Data from Wohlers Report 2014 reveal that the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in revenue in 2013 to $12.8 billion by 2018, and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenue by 2020 with a CAGR of 34%.
We believe that as 3D Printing begins to permeate across more sectors, the time is ripe for investors to enter the arena and ride the impending wave of growth.
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Leading the pack is 3D Systems Corp. DDD that is up 13.2%. Click to get this free 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. Although it would be foolish to jump to any conclusions based on a single trading session, we can truly say the 3D Printing stocks began the year on a positive note when global equity markets were in disarray due to Chinese PMI tremors.
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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 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. Leading the pack is 3D Systems Corp. DDD that is up 13.2%. Judging by the trading performance relative to stock prices, 3D Printing stocks had a field day yesterday with a healthy stride in shares.
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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 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. Leading the pack is 3D Systems Corp. DDD that is up 13.2%. Although it would be foolish to jump to any conclusions based on a single trading session, we can truly say the 3D Printing stocks began the year on a positive note when global equity markets were in disarray due to Chinese PMI tremors.
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Leading the pack is 3D Systems Corp. DDD that is up 13.2%. Click to get this free 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. If early signs are anything to go by, the first trading day in 2016 showed some glimpses of the possible trajectory of 3D Printing stocks for the ongoing year.
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3D Systems Corporation Stock Up 13% Today: Here's What's Happening
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What: Shares of beaten-down 3D printing equipment and supply maker 3D Systems Corporation are up 13% at 4 p.m. ET following a morning press release, detailing the launch of the company's new high-volume metals printing system.
So what: 3D Systems' stock isn't the only one up today. Shares of competitor Stratasys, Ltd. are up more than 4%, and shares of smaller competitors such as ExOne and Voxeljet jumped more than 6% on the day. This is a good day, but there's more than just the 3D Systems release driving the industry's stocks today. Short interest is one metric to start with:
DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts
As you can see in the chart above, there are a lot of people betting that these stocks will continue to fall, selling shares short. The big jump in 3D Systems' stock, and that of Stratasys and ExOne, are probably all up today due to short sellers buying back shares to exit their short positions.
In other words, today's run-up is probably less a bullish movement, and more about bears -- in the form of shorts -- exiting those short positions and moving on to the next opportunity.
Now what: If you're a shareholder of 3D Systems or any of these companies, it's always nice to see the share price go up. However, nothing fundamental realy happened today, and the industry is still in a bit of a mess. It's not clear how much investment in buying 3D printers will bounce back in 2016 after a pretty disappointing 2015.
3D Systems has a lot of work to do to get its house in order. The company must find its next CEO after Avi Reichental's abrupt resignation -- likely a forced exit -- in late 2015, as well as continue to rationalize its assets after years of aggressive acquisitions that haven't produced the kinds of results that were expected.
Don't get me wrong -- the new metals printers have huge potential, but one could have said the same thing about dozens of other product announcements in recent years. Until the company shows it has fixed its structural and management issues and we can see the market responding to these new products on the top- and bottom-line sales results, it's not worth getting too caught up in either the daily gyrations of the stock price or the potential of a new product.
In summary, it's really all about the results at this point. The 3D printing industry still has massive potential, but it's time for 3D Systems, as well as competitors Stratasys, ExOne, and others, to step up and deliver meaningful business results.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation Stock Up 13% Today: Here's What's Happening originally appeared on Fool.com.
Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, and Stratasys. 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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Short interest is one metric to start with: DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts As you can see in the chart above, there are a lot of people betting that these stocks will continue to fall, selling shares short. The company must find its next CEO after Avi Reichental's abrupt resignation -- likely a forced exit -- in late 2015, as well as continue to rationalize its assets after years of aggressive acquisitions that haven't produced the kinds of results that were expected. Don't get me wrong -- the new metals printers have huge potential, but one could have said the same thing about dozens of other product announcements in recent years.
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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. Short interest is one metric to start with: DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts As you can see in the chart above, there are a lot of people betting that these stocks will continue to fall, selling shares short. The big jump in 3D Systems' stock, and that of Stratasys and ExOne, are probably all up today due to short sellers buying back shares to exit their short positions.
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Short interest is one metric to start with: DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts As you can see in the chart above, there are a lot of people betting that these stocks will continue to fall, selling shares short. The big jump in 3D Systems' stock, and that of Stratasys and ExOne, are probably all up today due to short sellers buying back shares to exit their short positions. This iSecret stock could make this pop look tiny The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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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Short interest is one metric to start with: DDD Percent of Shares Outstanding Short data by YCharts As you can see in the chart above, there are a lot of people betting that these stocks will continue to fall, selling shares short. So what: 3D Systems' stock isn't the only one up today. This is a good day, but there's more than just the 3D Systems release driving the industry's stocks today.
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2016-01-04 00:00:00 UTC
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Technology Sector Update for 01/04/2016: DDD,WPCS,SFUN
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/technology-sector-update-01042016-dddwpcssfun-2016-01-04
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -2.27%
AAPL -0.65%
IBM -1.87%
CSCO -3.37%
GOOG -2.99%
Technology stocks were ending broadly lower today, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping about 2.5%.
In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after it launched its latest metal three-dimensional printer, the ProX DMP 320.
The new printer is designed for high precision, high throughput direct metal printing and optimized for critical applications requiring complex, chemically-pure titanium, stainless steel or nickel super alloy parts. It also uses exchangeable print modules to increase application versatility and productivity.
DDD shares were up more than 13% at $9.82 apiece, easing slightly from a session high of $10.15 a share.
In other sector news,
(+) WPCS, Secures nearly $2.0 mln in new contracts during December, up from $765,000 during the year-ago period.
(-) SFUN, Promotes deputy CFO Kent Huang to chief financial officer, replacing Lan Guan, who has been re-positioned as a company vice president concentrating on the tax planning and government relations management.
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 company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after it launched its latest metal three-dimensional printer, the ProX DMP 320. DDD shares were up more than 13% at $9.82 apiece, easing slightly from a session high of $10.15 a share. Technology stocks were ending broadly lower today, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping about 2.5%.
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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 Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after it launched its latest metal three-dimensional printer, the ProX DMP 320. DDD shares were up more than 13% at $9.82 apiece, easing slightly from a session high of $10.15 a share.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after it launched its latest metal three-dimensional printer, the ProX DMP 320. DDD shares were up more than 13% at $9.82 apiece, easing slightly from a session high of $10.15 a share. Technology stocks were ending broadly lower today, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping about 2.5%.
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In company news, 3D Systems Corp ( DDD ) advanced Monday after it launched its latest metal three-dimensional printer, the ProX DMP 320. DDD shares were up more than 13% at $9.82 apiece, easing slightly from a session high of $10.15 a share. Technology stocks were ending broadly lower today, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping about 2.5%.
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2015-12-31 00:00:00 UTC
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The Worst 3D Printing Stocks of 2015
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/worst-3d-printing-stocks-2015-2015-12-31
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Following 2014 weak performance, 2015 marked the second consecutive down year for 3D printing stocks. In 2015, the sector experienced a series a missteps as the industry's growth slowed, which led investors to turn more sour on its prospects and the technology's long-term potential. All but one pure-play 3D printing stock suffered a down year, with the worst being 3D Systems and Stratasys -- the two largest companies by revenue. It hasn't been pretty:
DDD data by YCharts .
The year the industry took pause
The growth of the 3D printing industry in recent years has been stunning, expanding in excess of 30% per year. In 2014, the 3D printing industry generated about $4.1 billion in worldwide revenue, representing an annual increase of 35.2%. Wohlers Report 2015, a leading 3D printing insights report, believes the industry will continue this trajectory, growing over 31% per year through 2020 to eventually generate more than $21 billion in annual revenue.
However, in 2015, 3D Systems and Stratasys reported a notable slowdown in spending across their customer bases, which raised major concerns about whether the industry could continue growing at such a high growth rate. The slowdown most affected 3D Systems' and Stratasys' 3D printer sales, which raised further questions about the long-term merit of their razor-and-blade models. After all, 3D printer sales feed into the repeated sales of high-margin consumables over a printer's lifetime.
Data sources: 3D Systems and Stratasys.
Stratasys' working theory is that slowdown was caused by the rapid expansion the industry experienced in 2013 and 2014, which created an oversupply of capacity in the marketplace and prompted customers to slow their purchases this year. As excess capacity is utilized, Stratasys' assumption is that customers will return to the marketplace with more vigor.
Currently, Stratasys and 3D Systems remain unclear when demand will pick back up and have both suspended issuing guidance until there's more visibility.
Internal struggles
3D Systems and Stratasys also faced internal struggles in 2015. 3D Systems experienced issues around product quality and efficiency , while Stratasys dealt with performance issues related to its MakerBot unit and assets connected to its 2012 merger with Objet.
For 3D Systems, the issues were driven by the myriad problems brought on by its hyper-aggressive acquisition strategy, which has essentially diverted management's focus away from effectively running its operations. The company took what's likely its first of many corrective measures on Monday, announcing that it will be exiting the consumer 3D printing business, discontinuing its entry-level Cube 3D printer, and shutting down its consumer 3D printing web presence. The exit is anticipated to hurt its revenue by less than 2% and will result in a $19 million to $25 million inventory loss.
Although shares of 3D Systems initially sold off on this news, it's an encouraging sign that management is willing to trim the fat in areas where the opportunity hasn't proven to substantial enough to drive meaningful results.
Meanwhile, Stratasys' performance woes resulted in significant write downs - nearly 60% -- of its goodwill and intangible assets, a clear indication that management misjudged the growth it thought it could it produce to justify the high premiums it paid for the MakerBot acquisition and merger with Objet. It also implies that management isn't very effective at allocating capital in general.
SSYS Goodwill and Intangibles (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
Expect more restructuring
Looking back at 2015, it's clear that a combination of poor execution and an industry slowdown took their toll on shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys, which in turn, hurt investor confidence. Undoubtedly, both management teams will have to work hard to restore investor confidence, and are currently in the process of conducting a major review of their respective businesses. In the year ahead, investors should expect to see more restructuring efforts -- and hopefully improved results -- from these fallen 3D printing giants.
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The article The Worst 3D Printing Stocks of 2015 originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, and Arcam. 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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It hasn't been pretty: DDD data by YCharts . Stratasys' working theory is that slowdown was caused by the rapid expansion the industry experienced in 2013 and 2014, which created an oversupply of capacity in the marketplace and prompted customers to slow their purchases this year. Although shares of 3D Systems initially sold off on this news, it's an encouraging sign that management is willing to trim the fat in areas where the opportunity hasn't proven to substantial enough to drive meaningful results.
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It hasn't been pretty: DDD data by YCharts . Wohlers Report 2015, a leading 3D printing insights report, believes the industry will continue this trajectory, growing over 31% per year through 2020 to eventually generate more than $21 billion in annual revenue. Internal struggles 3D Systems and Stratasys also faced internal struggles in 2015.
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It hasn't been pretty: DDD data by YCharts . All but one pure-play 3D printing stock suffered a down year, with the worst being 3D Systems and Stratasys -- the two largest companies by revenue. The year the industry took pause The growth of the 3D printing industry in recent years has been stunning, expanding in excess of 30% per year.
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It hasn't been pretty: DDD data by YCharts . All but one pure-play 3D printing stock suffered a down year, with the worst being 3D Systems and Stratasys -- the two largest companies by revenue. The year the industry took pause The growth of the 3D printing industry in recent years has been stunning, expanding in excess of 30% per year.
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2015-12-31 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys' Best Moves in 2015
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stratasys-best-moves-2015-2015-12-31
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Stratasys Ltd. had another tough year in 2015, as did fellow larger, diversified 3D printing company 3D Systems and most of the smaller 3D printing companies. Stratasys' stock has plummeted 67% year to date in 2015, through Dec. 24.
While Stratasys made some poor moves in 2015 , it also made a few good ones. Here are Stratasys' best moves in 2015.
Investing in a metal 3D printing start-up
In October, Stratasys participated in the Series A funding round that raised $14 million for Desktop Metal, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based 3D printing start-up co-founded by Ric Fulop, a serial entrepreneur with deep roots in MIT. Desktop Metal plans to develop a relatively affordable, speedy, desktop metal 3D printer.
While we can't be sure Desktop Metal will get off the ground (excuse the pun), this investment shows Stratasys' management is on the hunt for ways to give the company a bigger presence in the metal 3D printing space. Stratasys doesn't make 3D printers that can print in metals, and it didn't provide on-demand metal 3D printing services until it acquired Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies in mid-2014. Prime competitor 3D Systems, however, does make metal 3D printers, thanks to its mid-2013 acquisition of Phenix Systems.
The metals market is the fastest-growing space within the 3D printing industry. Stratasys needs a competitive metal 3D printer offering, as I've long opined, if it wants to remain a leader in the industry. My opinion regarding this issue has more recently strengthened because of the expected introduction in 2016 of compelling polymer 3D printers by deep-pocketed HP and well-funded start-up Carbon3D. Having more of its eggs in the metals basket would make Stratasys less vulnerable to formidable competitors on the polymers side.
Getting the bloat off its balance sheet
Data by YCharts.
Stratasys got rid of a lot of bloat on its balance sheet this year by taking goodwill impairment charges -- or "writedowns" -- on both its MakerBot unit and its enterprise business. While it's a negative that the bloat was there, as it indicates that Stratasys overpaid for the desktop 3D printer maker and has overvalued its existing businesses, it's a positive that a good amount of it is gone. Investors should now have a better idea as to the true value of Stratasys' business. (Though Stratasys' management said during the lastearnings callthat the size of the charge could change, as it hadn't yet completed its analysis. It is expected to complete its final analysis later in the fourth quarter.)
More specifically, Stratasys took three goodwill impairment charges for MakerBot totaling in the range of $436 million to $476 million. (We don't know an exact figure because the last writedown also involved the enterprise business and Stratasys just provided a total figure.) This is more than the $403 million Stratasys initially paid for MakerBot in mid-2013. It also took a writedown of $730 million to $770 million on its core enterprise business.
Unlike Stratasys, 3D Systems has not taken any writedowns -- yet. I think it's close to a sure thing that we can expect some big writedowns from 3D Systems soon after a new CEO comes on board.
Holding strong on average selling prices
Stratasys' gross profit margin dropped on a year-over-year basis throughout 2015. CEO David Reis and CFO Erez Simha said during the quarterly conference calls that these drops were not due to falling average selling prices (ASPs). The company attributed the decreases largely to changing product mixes. More specifically, the acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies in 2014 were a big factor since Stratasys' services operation has lower margins than its products business. Additionally, Stratasys also cited the decline in sales of higher-end Connex printers as a factor.
While I don't think investors should believe everything they hear from any company's management, I do think that it's probably accurate that ASPs are holding steady. Top management has stated such several times throughout the year in emphatic terms, with no hedging. More important, the reasons that Stratasys has provided along with its numbers make sense.
If ASPs are holding up, this indicates that Stratasys' anemic results in its enterprise business have probably been due more to the tough macroeconomic environment than competition, as management has been saying. This should be a positive when the 3D printer overcapacity issue works itself out and companies start more aggressively buying again. The caveat here is that Stratasys will then almost surely be dealing with increased competition from HP, Carbon3D, and others.
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The article Stratasys' Best Moves in 2015 originally appeared on Fool.com.
Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. 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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Stratasys got rid of a lot of bloat on its balance sheet this year by taking goodwill impairment charges -- or "writedowns" -- on both its MakerBot unit and its enterprise business. CEO David Reis and CFO Erez Simha said during the quarterly conference calls that these drops were not due to falling average selling prices (ASPs). More specifically, the acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies in 2014 were a big factor since Stratasys' services operation has lower margins than its products business.
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Stratasys doesn't make 3D printers that can print in metals, and it didn't provide on-demand metal 3D printing services until it acquired Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies in mid-2014. More specifically, Stratasys took three goodwill impairment charges for MakerBot totaling in the range of $436 million to $476 million. More specifically, the acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies in 2014 were a big factor since Stratasys' services operation has lower margins than its products business.
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Investing in a metal 3D printing start-up In October, Stratasys participated in the Series A funding round that raised $14 million for Desktop Metal, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based 3D printing start-up co-founded by Ric Fulop, a serial entrepreneur with deep roots in MIT. While we can't be sure Desktop Metal will get off the ground (excuse the pun), this investment shows Stratasys' management is on the hunt for ways to give the company a bigger presence in the metal 3D printing space. Stratasys doesn't make 3D printers that can print in metals, and it didn't provide on-demand metal 3D printing services until it acquired Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies in mid-2014.
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Stratasys Ltd. had another tough year in 2015, as did fellow larger, diversified 3D printing company 3D Systems and most of the smaller 3D printing companies. Stratasys doesn't make 3D printers that can print in metals, and it didn't provide on-demand metal 3D printing services until it acquired Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies in mid-2014. 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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2015-12-30 00:00:00 UTC
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Realty Income Corp. moves higher after Stifel boosts price target
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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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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 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 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 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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2015-12-30 00:00:00 UTC
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The Worst Tech Stocks of 2015
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After soaring in the wake of the Great Recession, the stock market largely hit the pause button in 2015, barring some unforeseen event in the waning hours of 2015.
All told, the tech-weighted Nasdaq Composite has risen roughly 7.5% as of this writing. However, as is always the case in investing, movements in the broad indices overlook much of the drama that happened within their individual components.
As we continue to round out our year-end coverage, let's quickly review which stocks receive the dubious moniker of the worst tech stocks of 2015
1)3D Systemsand Stratasys :
The adage "what goes up must come down" certainly rang true with former 3D printing darlings 3D Systems and Stratasys in 2015.
^NASD data by YCharts
After rallying to nearly unjustified heights from 2012 to 2014, 3D printing stocks like 3D Systems and Stratasys faced investors' ire as the big-ticket potential 3D printing presented failed to arrive as quickly as shareholders wished. For both firms, things really couldn't have gone much worse.
As 3D printing reached saturation among early adopters, revenue declined at both 3D Systems and Stratasys. To make matters worse, both companies have increased their respective cost bases to support their long-term growth. As you can see, investors weren't thrilled.
Though perhaps less ebullient than the heady forecasts from several years ago, the market for 3D printing does enjoy some undeniable long-term potential. Stratasys envisions its long-term revenue opportunity in the range of $10 billion to $15 billion. So while the market has clearly hit the reset button on what many believed would be one of tech's most important generational trends, are shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys finally back in line with their current business realities? The answer to this question should prove the defining issue for shares of 3D System and Stratasys as we head into 2016.
2) Micron Technology :
Having fallen nearly 60% this year, shares of memory chip play Micron Technology bore the brunt of the boom-and-bust cycle for DRAM memory chips.
^NASD data by YCharts
Faced with intense competition from a number of well-capitalized competitors, the general trend of both DRAM and NAND flash storage, two of the most common memory types, resumed its march downward after pausing for artificial reasons last year.
Source: Micron Technology
The surprise 2013-14 pricing strength helped fuel a rally in Micron shares in both years. However, with memory chip inventories normalizing and competition again pressuring DRAM and NAND prices, Micron's financial performance predictably mirrored the industrywide pricing trends. In hindsight, this reversal of fortune seemed obvious to weigh on Micron's financial performance. In its Q4 earnings release, Micron saw net income implode from $1.1 billion in last year's Q4 to a far more meager $471 million. And as we head into 2016, analysts see only moderate growth ahead for Micron, making a clear path to recovery from this year somewhat hard to envision.
3) Yelp :
Rounding out this review of poorly performing tech stocks comes struggling local review engine Yelp , whose shares lost roughly 49% of their value in 2015.
^NASD data by YCharts
The problem?
Scaling its ad-sales machine in recent years has driven brisk revenue growth at Yelp; the company saw sales increase 40% in its most recent quarter. However, Yelp has been unable to translate that growth into bottom-line profits, much to investors' chagrin. Yelp badly missed profit estimates in its Q1 and Q2 earnings reports, which predictably triggered steep declines in its highly volatile shares.
Further compounding the recent sense of pessimism clouding Yelp shares, larger Internet rivals like Facebook and Alphabet both appear intent on creating or expanding their own local review businesses. According to recent reports, the former currently has its own Professional Services search engine in beta testing. Google has had a similar product layered onto its stunted Google + social network. And while Yelp remains the clear leader in the local review space, an advantage that might be tougher to break than many realize, the scale and resources that the two giants can deploy should have Yelp share owners understandably concerned. If Yelp can fend of this well-heeled competition, 2016 could prove an exciting year for investors willing to bear that admittedly sizable risk today.
The next billion-dollar iSecret
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The article The Worst Tech Stocks of 2015 originally appeared on Fool.com.
Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Andrew Tonner has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends GOOG, GOOGL, and FB. The Motley Fool recommends DDD, SSYS, and YELP. 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 Motley Fool recommends DDD, SSYS, and YELP. So while the market has clearly hit the reset button on what many believed would be one of tech's most important generational trends, are shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys finally back in line with their current business realities? ^NASD data by YCharts Faced with intense competition from a number of well-capitalized competitors, the general trend of both DRAM and NAND flash storage, two of the most common memory types, resumed its march downward after pausing for artificial reasons last year.
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The Motley Fool recommends DDD, SSYS, and YELP. ^NASD data by YCharts After rallying to nearly unjustified heights from 2012 to 2014, 3D printing stocks like 3D Systems and Stratasys faced investors' ire as the big-ticket potential 3D printing presented failed to arrive as quickly as shareholders wished. However, with memory chip inventories normalizing and competition again pressuring DRAM and NAND prices, Micron's financial performance predictably mirrored the industrywide pricing trends.
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The Motley Fool recommends DDD, SSYS, and YELP. As we continue to round out our year-end coverage, let's quickly review which stocks receive the dubious moniker of the worst tech stocks of 2015 1)3D Systemsand Stratasys : The adage "what goes up must come down" certainly rang true with former 3D printing darlings 3D Systems and Stratasys in 2015. 2) Micron Technology : Having fallen nearly 60% this year, shares of memory chip play Micron Technology bore the brunt of the boom-and-bust cycle for DRAM memory chips.
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The Motley Fool recommends DDD, SSYS, and YELP. As we continue to round out our year-end coverage, let's quickly review which stocks receive the dubious moniker of the worst tech stocks of 2015 1)3D Systemsand Stratasys : The adage "what goes up must come down" certainly rang true with former 3D printing darlings 3D Systems and Stratasys in 2015. ^NASD data by YCharts After rallying to nearly unjustified heights from 2012 to 2014, 3D printing stocks like 3D Systems and Stratasys faced investors' ire as the big-ticket potential 3D printing presented failed to arrive as quickly as shareholders wished.
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Weight Watchers Soars and 3D Systems Falls as Stocks Slip
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Stocks today experienced a late-afternoon drop and ended near their lowest point of the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) fell 117 points, or 0.65%, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) lost 15 points, or 0.73%.
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With one trading day left in 2015, indexes could just as easily end in positive territory as in negative territory. The S&P is less than 1% higher on the year, while the Dow is down by slightly over 1%.
Meanwhile, Weight Watchers International and 3D Systems stocks both made large moves today.
Weight Watchers and Oprah
With their 19% spike, shares of Weight Watchers got a step closer to a stunning rebound. The stock is now close to positive territory for the year after having plummeted by 80% through the first six months of 2015.
WTW data by YCharts .
Today's bounce can be tied to the same force that has helped shares recover since mid-October: star power. Weight Watchers just introduced its first advertisement featuring Oprah Winfrey , who on Oct. 15 revealed that she had taken on a 10% stake in the company.
At the time, CEO Jim Chambers said that Oprah had a "remarkable ability to connect and inspire people," and that her role in the business would include sharing her experiences and perspective as a member of the Weight Watchers program.
Oprah today began to deliver on that promise -- in a big way. She sent the ad out to her 30 million Twitter followers along with an invitation to sign up:
In its last quarterly report, Weight Watchers posted 15% lower sales as its subscriber rolls fell to 36 million from 42 million in the prior-year period. And Wall Street is expecting an even worse 21% sales dip for the fourth quarter. But the stock gain suggests investors see the company returning to subscriber growth in early 2016 -- with a key assist from Oprah.
3D Systems' shrinking path to growth
3D Systems dropped 4% today as investors continued to digest the news, announced yesterday, that it was exiting the consumer 3D printing business . Its entry-level Cube printer, along with the accompanying platform of products ranging from phone cases to toys to jewelry, will be discontinued by the end of January, 2016.
The discontinued Cube printer. Image source: 3D Systems.
Management made this move so that the company could focus on "near-term opportunities and profitability," according to a press release. In fact, the switch will have an immediate, positive effect on earnings.
While revenue will fall by just 2% as a result of exiting the consumer business, overall profitability will tick higher as focus turns to commercial users. "We believe that the most meaningful opportunities today are in professional and industrial settings," interim CEO Andy Johnson said.
Sure, focusing on professional customers should yield higher profits, but it also highlights the defensive position that 3D Systems finds itself in. The company last reported 9% lower sales and shrinking profitability as demand fell across all of its geographies in the third quarter.
In its most recent 10-K report, 3D Systems listed consumer applications as one of several potential "significant growth opportunities." Yet recent developments have apparently convinced executives that the market just isn't attractive enough to warrant continued investment.
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At the time, CEO Jim Chambers said that Oprah had a "remarkable ability to connect and inspire people," and that her role in the business would include sharing her experiences and perspective as a member of the Weight Watchers program. Its entry-level Cube printer, along with the accompanying platform of products ranging from phone cases to toys to jewelry, will be discontinued by the end of January, 2016. While revenue will fall by just 2% as a result of exiting the consumer business, overall profitability will tick higher as focus turns to commercial users.
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Meanwhile, Weight Watchers International and 3D Systems stocks both made large moves today. She sent the ad out to her 30 million Twitter followers along with an invitation to sign up: In its last quarterly report, Weight Watchers posted 15% lower sales as its subscriber rolls fell to 36 million from 42 million in the prior-year period. 3D Systems' shrinking path to growth 3D Systems dropped 4% today as investors continued to digest the news, announced yesterday, that it was exiting the consumer 3D printing business .
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Meanwhile, Weight Watchers International and 3D Systems stocks both made large moves today. 3D Systems' shrinking path to growth 3D Systems dropped 4% today as investors continued to digest the news, announced yesterday, that it was exiting the consumer 3D printing business . The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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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Meanwhile, Weight Watchers International and 3D Systems stocks both made large moves today. Weight Watchers and Oprah With their 19% spike, shares of Weight Watchers got a step closer to a stunning rebound. 3D Systems' shrinking path to growth 3D Systems dropped 4% today as investors continued to digest the news, announced yesterday, that it was exiting the consumer 3D printing business .
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3D Systems Discontinues Cube Printer, Stock Plummets 9%
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3D Systems announced on Monday that it's discontinuing production of the Cube, its sole consumer-targeted 3D printer, which is priced at $999.
The market apparently didn't like the news that the diversified 3D printing company is exiting the consumer market, as it sent 3D Systems' stock tumbling more than 9% on Monday. (Part of this sell-off could be due to investors' year-end tax-loss selling of stocks.) The market's reaction was wrong, in my opinion, which we'll cover after the news.
The Cube. Image source: 3D Systems.
The reason for the move and the logistics
3D Systems said in its press release that it's discontinuing the Cube so management can focus its resources on areas that present near-term opportunities and profitability, which it views as being within the enterprise market. Said Andy Johnson, interim CEO and chief legal officer:
3D Systems will sell its existing inventory of Cube printers, and continue to provide customer support and sell materials for Cube printers that are in the field. It will close its consumer platform Cubify.com on Jan. 31 and discontinue its line of retail products that were previously available on the site.
The company will continue to produce the CubePro 3D printer, which is targeted at desktop engineering, educational, and professional applications. These are the same markets that prime competitor Stratasys targets with its beleaguered MakerBot desktop 3D printer unit, as Stratasys recently began de-emphasizing the consumer market.
The immediate financial implications
Upon discontinuing production of the Cube, 3D Systems expects revenue to be negatively affected by less than 2% and profitability to improve.
The company plans to record a charge in the fourth quarter 2014 of about $19 million to $25 million related primarily to inventory writedowns and related items. 3D Systems has 112.1 million shares of stock outstanding, so this charge translates to $0.17-$0.22 per share on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis. To put this in perspective, 3D Systems posted a GAAP loss of $0.29 per share and non-GAAP earnings of $0.01 per share in the third quarter, and, prior to Monday's announcement, analysts were forecasting non-GAAP earnings of $0.03 per share for the fourth quarter.
Why exiting the consumer market is good news
Exiting the consumer 3D printing market is a great move because the consumer business has been pulling down 3D Systems' overall profitability, and it doesn't look like this scenario will be improving anytime soon. Mainstream consumers are not going to adopt 3D printers in any significant numbers until the printers are faster, have better multicolor capabilities, and are generally more user-friendly.
As mentioned previously, 3D Systems expects revenue to be affected by less than 2% and profitability to improve upon discontinuing production of the Cube. So, this move's immediate impact upon 3D Systems' financials -- other than the one-time charge in the fourth quarter -- is a positive. Moreover, exiting the consumer market will allow 3D Systems' top management to better focus on its core enterprise business.
Interestingly, the 2% (of revenue) figure provided indicates sales of the Cube were probably weaker than many investors believed. 3D Systems doesn't break out revenue generated from sales of its Cube in its earnings reports, but does break out its total "consumer market" revenue. For the first nine months of 2015, revenue classified as "consumer" accounted for 7.3% of total revenue. So, evidently, the bulk of the "consumer" revenue has probably been generated from sales of the CubePro.
While 3D Systems always has the option to reenter the consumer market, I doubt that it will. Consumer electronics and related gadgets almost always become commoditized, resulting in extremely thin profit margins at best. Apple is one of the very few companies in the general space that have been able to successfully differentiate their products and, thus, charge a solid premium for them. Furthermore, the iPhone maker's recent patent activity reveals that a killer desktop 3D printer aimed at the consumer market might be in the works. If this proves to be the case, it's close to a sure thing that the competition will fall like dominoes.
Printing a wrap...
While this is a positive move for 3D Systems -- as it won't have a consumer-product anchor on profitability like Stratasys still has with MakerBot -- the company still faces a challenging future. It's had some recent enterprise printer performance issues, and well-funded companies such as HP and start-up Carbon3D plan to enter the market with compelling 3D printers in 2016.
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The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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 3D Systems Discontinues Cube Printer, Stock Plummets 9% originally appeared on Fool.com.
Beth McKenna has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Apple. 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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The reason for the move and the logistics 3D Systems said in its press release that it's discontinuing the Cube so management can focus its resources on areas that present near-term opportunities and profitability, which it views as being within the enterprise market. Furthermore, the iPhone maker's recent patent activity reveals that a killer desktop 3D printer aimed at the consumer market might be in the works. While this is a positive move for 3D Systems -- as it won't have a consumer-product anchor on profitability like Stratasys still has with MakerBot -- the company still faces a challenging future.
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To put this in perspective, 3D Systems posted a GAAP loss of $0.29 per share and non-GAAP earnings of $0.01 per share in the third quarter, and, prior to Monday's announcement, analysts were forecasting non-GAAP earnings of $0.03 per share for the fourth quarter. Why exiting the consumer market is good news Exiting the consumer 3D printing market is a great move because the consumer business has been pulling down 3D Systems' overall profitability, and it doesn't look like this scenario will be improving anytime soon. 3D Systems doesn't break out revenue generated from sales of its Cube in its earnings reports, but does break out its total "consumer market" revenue.
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The market apparently didn't like the news that the diversified 3D printing company is exiting the consumer market, as it sent 3D Systems' stock tumbling more than 9% on Monday. Why exiting the consumer market is good news Exiting the consumer 3D printing market is a great move because the consumer business has been pulling down 3D Systems' overall profitability, and it doesn't look like this scenario will be improving anytime soon. 3D Systems doesn't break out revenue generated from sales of its Cube in its earnings reports, but does break out its total "consumer market" revenue.
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Why exiting the consumer market is good news Exiting the consumer 3D printing market is a great move because the consumer business has been pulling down 3D Systems' overall profitability, and it doesn't look like this scenario will be improving anytime soon. As mentioned previously, 3D Systems expects revenue to be affected by less than 2% and profitability to improve upon discontinuing production of the Cube. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Apple.
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3D Systems Corporation's Best Moves in 2015
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3D Systems ' stock has lost about two-thirds of its value in 2015. It's a reflection that the market wasn't impressed with the results it produced and the moves it made this year. To be fair, though, the above chart doesn't acknowledge that it wasn't all bad for the 3D printing maker in 2015. Indeed, there were a few positive developments for 3D Systems investors in an otherwise negative year. They could even be considered 3D Systems' best moves in 2015.
1.Slowing the pace of acquisitions
3D Systems has gained a reputation of being a serial acquirer, having made around 50 acquisitions to build out its technology portfolio, software suite, and 3D printing services, over the last four or so years.
However, the company changed its tune in 2015 when it announced that it will be slowing the pace of acquisitions, believing it's completed an adequate number of acquisitions to pursue its market opportunity in a meaningful way. Management said it will instead focus on "fine-tuning" the acquisitions already part of 3D Systems. For perspective, 3D Systems completed four acquisitions during the first nine months of 2015 and completed 10 acquisitions in all of 2014.
This was certainly a welcomed development for investors, because less focus on acquisitions means management can allocate more resources toward improving its execution and operational efficiency, two areas that the company has struggled with in the last two years. During this time, 3D Systems has experienced a host of execution issues related to product quality and product delays, which came at the expense of its operational performance and efficiency.
2.Letting Reichental resign
In October, 3D Systems announced that its CEO of 12 years, Avi Reichental, immediately resigned and wouldn't be sticking around during the transition period to a new CEO. Reichental's sudden departure initially sent 3D Systems' shares lower, but it ultimately has the potential to be a positive development. After all, it gives the company an opportunity to distance itself from Reichental's vision, approach to leadership, and hyper-aggressive acquisition strategy, which arguably hasn't been working all that well.
Thus far, an executive management committee has been formed to find a new CEO, but details about the type of candidate the company is looking for or when the position may be filled remain unknown.
3.Services growth
Through the first nine months of 2015, 3D Systems' total revenue increased by a modest 3.6% year over year. By segment, strong 3D printing services growth offset a decline in 3D printer sales:
Data source: 3D Systems.
According to management, 3D Systems' services growth "reflects expanding sales and offerings of healthcare and software services." Digging deeper, though, reveals that these results were padded by recent acquisitions -- especially in software services, which accounted for $24.3 million of 3D Systems' services revenue, significantly higher than the $10.1 million it accounted for during the same period in 2014. Healthcare revenue, which includes both products and services sales, increased by 14.8% to $99.3 million in the same nine-month period, driven by expanding use cases.
Of course, 3D Systems' services revenue growth would be more ideal if acquisitions weren't helping drive the results, but the issue pales in comparison to the larger challenges it faces.
Looking ahead: resist the temptation
Between finding a new CEO and fine-tuning its existing operations, 2016 is sure to be a major rebuilding year for 3D Systems. Unfortunately, the uncertainty that these large undertakings create makes it a challenging situation for investors. Unless the underlying fundamentals of 3D Systems' business improve or investors get better visibility about its path forward, it's probably best to resist the temptation of its beaten-down stock for the time being.
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DDD data by YCharts . This was certainly a welcomed development for investors, because less focus on acquisitions means management can allocate more resources toward improving its execution and operational efficiency, two areas that the company has struggled with in the last two years. Thus far, an executive management committee has been formed to find a new CEO, but details about the type of candidate the company is looking for or when the position may be filled remain unknown.
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DDD data by YCharts . 2.Letting Reichental resign In October, 3D Systems announced that its CEO of 12 years, Avi Reichental, immediately resigned and wouldn't be sticking around during the transition period to a new CEO. According to management, 3D Systems' services growth "reflects expanding sales and offerings of healthcare and software services."
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DDD data by YCharts . 1.Slowing the pace of acquisitions 3D Systems has gained a reputation of being a serial acquirer, having made around 50 acquisitions to build out its technology portfolio, software suite, and 3D printing services, over the last four or so years. Digging deeper, though, reveals that these results were padded by recent acquisitions -- especially in software services, which accounted for $24.3 million of 3D Systems' services revenue, significantly higher than the $10.1 million it accounted for during the same period in 2014.
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DDD data by YCharts . It's a reflection that the market wasn't impressed with the results it produced and the moves it made this year. According to management, 3D Systems' services growth "reflects expanding sales and offerings of healthcare and software services."
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3D Systems Trims Portfolio, Discontinues Entry-Level Cubes
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Premium provider of comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions, 3D Systems Corp.DDD , recently announced its decision to cease the production of Cube, the entry-level consumer 3D printer. This initiative comes as part of the company's plan to channelize its resources toward more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets.
Despite the decision to terminate Cube's production, the company will continue to manufacture CubePro printers, which are extensively deployed in desktop engineering, educational and professional applications. While there will be no further production of Cube, existing inventory of $999 Cube printers will be sold till the stock lasts.
Cubify.com, the company's consumer platform for Cube printers, will be shut down in Jan 2016; and associated retail products like phone cases and jewelry will also be suspended. According to the company, though termination of this product line will impact revenues marginally (less than 2%), it will help enhance profitability in the long run. Also, steering away from consumer products will allow management to deploy resources for manufacturing applications that promise higher returns on investment, and thereby boost earnings.
3D Systems remains optimistic regarding opportunities in companies that are keen to transform their existing workflow, improve product designs and develop innovative items. The company believes that by streamlining its portfolio and coming up with novel manufacturing solutions, it will be able to duly address customer needs as well as drive profitability.
Of late, 3D Systems has rattled investors as it faces multiple headwinds like weakening net income, unimpressive equity returns and operating cash flow. Moreover, the present challenging market conditions, which have reduced customers' capital investment cycles and demand for 3D printing products & services, will likely continue to bother the company's financials in the near term. Consequently, the strategic efforts to prune its low-margin portfolio is an effort to turn the tables in the long run.
3D Systems currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Better-ranked stocks in the sector include Avago Technologies Ltd. AVGO , Arista Networks, Inc. ANET and Alphabet Inc. GOOGL . All the three stocks hold a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Premium provider of comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions, 3D Systems Corp.DDD , recently announced its decision to cease the production of Cube, the entry-level consumer 3D printer. Click to get this free report AVAGO TECHNOLOG (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Despite the decision to terminate Cube's production, the company will continue to manufacture CubePro printers, which are extensively deployed in desktop engineering, educational and professional applications.
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Click to get this free report AVAGO TECHNOLOG (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Premium provider of comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions, 3D Systems Corp.DDD , recently announced its decision to cease the production of Cube, the entry-level consumer 3D printer. Better-ranked stocks in the sector include Avago Technologies Ltd. AVGO , Arista Networks, Inc. ANET and Alphabet Inc. GOOGL .
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Click to get this free report AVAGO TECHNOLOG (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Premium provider of comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions, 3D Systems Corp.DDD , recently announced its decision to cease the production of Cube, the entry-level consumer 3D printer. Despite the decision to terminate Cube's production, the company will continue to manufacture CubePro printers, which are extensively deployed in desktop engineering, educational and professional applications.
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Premium provider of comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions, 3D Systems Corp.DDD , recently announced its decision to cease the production of Cube, the entry-level consumer 3D printer. Click to get this free report AVAGO TECHNOLOG (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPHABET INC-A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report ARISTA NETWORKS (ANET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Despite the decision to terminate Cube's production, the company will continue to manufacture CubePro printers, which are extensively deployed in desktop engineering, educational and professional applications.
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Darden, 3D Systems, Four Corners Property Trust, Apple, Lenovo and HP highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
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Chicago, IL - December 28, 2015- Zacks Equity Research highlights Darden ( DRI ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Four Corners Property Trust ( FCPT ), Apple ( AAPL ), Lenovo ( LNVGY ) and HP ( HPQ ).
Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:
Bull of the Day :
Who doesn't like a good night out at a restaurant? Living in Chicago, I'm about as spoiled as they come. You see, here in the Windy City, we've got restaurants of all shapes, sizes, and styles all over the place. So I'm a little bit picky when it comes to where I chose to go to eat. Typically, I try and avoid the big restaurant chains that are out there because, frankly, a Ma and Pa spot around the neighborhood will usually put it to shame. But I can't deny the appeal of some of the restaurants owned by today's Bull of the Day, Darden ( DRI ).
Darden's restaurants include Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 72, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's, and the Yard House. Over 150,000 people work for Darden and through its subsidiaries, Darden owns and operates more than 1,500 restaurants and serves more than 320 million meals a year.
Recently Darden spun off the Four Corners Property Trust ( FCPT ) REIT which owns the real estate which the Olive Garden locations are situated on. The spinoff initially caused a drop in shares of Darden but shares have roared back, recouping all of that drop and more. The result is a very happy shareholder cashing in not only on a 3.4% dividend from Darden but also plenty of future potential income from FCPT.
Darden is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) in a retail restaurant industry that ranks in the Top 35% of our Zacks Industry Rank. A big reason for the favorable Zacks Rank is the big earnings beat that saw analysts rush to up their earnings estimates. Last quarter, Darden's EPS came in at 54 cents versus our Zacks Consensus Estimate calling for 42 cents. That marked the sixth consecutive earnings beat for shares of Darden.
As I mentioned before, shares of Darden have taken off following the spinoff of FCPT. For most of 2015, Darden shares were in a steady uptrend. After hitting a 52-week high of $67.59 on July 23rd, shares began to retreat, dipping below the 50-day moving average and eventually dipping all the way down to $53.53 before finding support in mid-November. From there, the buyers have stepped in with force and pushed shares of Darden back up above $65.
Bear of the Day :
I get it, people love their story stocks. I mean, it's fun to sit down and tell your friends about this new trend that's developing in the world and letting them know how to get in on the action. It's an ego thing. You've hunted, done your research, and found something that's going to revolutionize the world. You're going to be rich, the world just hasn't caught up with you yet.
You see, there's only one problem with this theory. What happens if the market just never agrees with you? Then you're stuck holding the bag on a "woulda, coulda, shoulda." Or, even worse, Wall Street has already gone nuts about the story, and rather than selling out, you held out because, "it's gonna go even higher." You start buying up shares, get sucked into a value trap, and years later you've got ten thousand shares of regrets.
Today's Bear of the Day was supposed to be this "revolutionary technology" that changed everything. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do. 3D Systems operates as a provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions. The company 3D printers transform data input from the format generated by 3D design software to printed parts using integrated, engineered plastic, metal, nylon, rubber, wax, and composite print materials.
As much as people want to talk negatively about timing a market or timing a stock, timing makes all the difference in the world. Timing isn't just a charting function. You can use timing to your advantage by taking a look at our Zacks Rank. Remember, the Zacks Rank looks favorably on stocks where analysts are aggressively moving their earnings estimates in a positive direction and looks unfavorably on stocks where analysts are dropping their estimates.
If you're in love with the story behind 3D Systems and want to buy the stock there is a simple timing mechanism you can use to help minimize your risk. Wait for the Zacks Rank to begin to turn around from the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) the stock is now. This helps give you the best chance of catching the turnaround in the stock.
With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year. The bearish sentiment has dropped our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from a 7 cent gain to a 12 cent loss. Next year's numbers have gone from a 34 cent gain to an 8 cent gain. If you think the analysts are way off, maybe you're right, but consider this. The last four quarters in a row, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has been off by an average of 4 cents. But that 4 cents has been over the reported numbers. So if anything, estimates have been optimistic.
3D Systems is lumped into an industry with Apple ( AAPL ), Lenovo ( LNVGY ) and HP ( HPQ ). None of these stocks has a rank greater than a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Chicago, IL - December 28, 2015- Zacks Equity Research highlights Darden ( DRI ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do. With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year.
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Click to get this free report DARDEN RESTRNT (DRI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FOUR CORNRS PPT (FCPT): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Chicago, IL - December 28, 2015- Zacks Equity Research highlights Darden ( DRI ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do.
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Click to get this free report DARDEN RESTRNT (DRI): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FOUR CORNRS PPT (FCPT): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report LENOVO GRP LTD (LNVGY): Free Stock Analysis Report HP INC (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Chicago, IL - December 28, 2015- Zacks Equity Research highlights Darden ( DRI ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do.
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Chicago, IL - December 28, 2015- Zacks Equity Research highlights Darden ( DRI ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for December 28th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc ( MITT )
Attunity Ltd ( ATTU )
Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd ( CSTE )
Container Store Group Inc ( TCS )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc ( MITT ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd ( CSTE ) Container Store Group Inc ( TCS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AG MORTGAGE INV (MITT): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Free Stock Analysis Report CAESAR STONE SD (CSTE): Free Stock Analysis Report CONTAINER STORE (TCS): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc ( MITT ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd ( CSTE ) Container Store Group Inc ( TCS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AG MORTGAGE INV (MITT): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Free Stock Analysis Report CAESAR STONE SD (CSTE): Free Stock Analysis Report CONTAINER STORE (TCS): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc ( MITT ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd ( CSTE ) Container Store Group Inc ( TCS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AG MORTGAGE INV (MITT): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Free Stock Analysis Report CAESAR STONE SD (CSTE): Free Stock Analysis Report CONTAINER STORE (TCS): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc ( MITT ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd ( CSTE ) Container Store Group Inc ( TCS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AG MORTGAGE INV (MITT): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Free Stock Analysis Report CAESAR STONE SD (CSTE): Free Stock Analysis Report CONTAINER STORE (TCS): 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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Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Chimerix, and 3D Systems Slumped Today
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3D Systems said it will no longer offer the Cube consumer 3-D printer. Image: 3D Systems.
Monday's trading in the stock market was lackluster as most investors appeared to take a break in the week between Christmas and New Year's. Major market benchmarks eased downward, giving up a small amount of ground after last week's strong performance. Yet several individual companies suffered some bad news, and shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals , Chimerix , and 3D Systems were among the worst performers in the market today.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals fell more than 10% as company CEO Michael Pearson had to take a medical leave of absence after being hospitalized for severe pneumonia. Valeant didn't predict when Pearson would be back, but the company took the unusual step of appointing three different executives to fill the CEO's role until Pearson returns from medical leave. The leadership role will be split among the company's general counsel, the CFO, and Group Chairman, creating some uncertainty about exactly how Valeant will make decisions in Pearson's absence. Given the difficulties that Valeant has faced recently, including allegations that its business model includes questionable practices in its drug distribution business, the leadership change comes at a particularly unfortunate time for the company, and it'll be important for Valeant to keep moving forward with or without Pearson to defend its ailing reputation as 2016 begins.
Chimerix plunged 81% after the clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company announced disappointing results for a phase 3 trial of its lead candidate drug brincidofovir. The study of the treatment, which aims to prevent cytomegalovirus infection in patients receiving hematopoietic cell transplantation, failed to reach its primary end point through the 24 weeks after receiving the transplants. Although the initial 14-week on-treatment period resulted in fewer CMV infections, the 10 weeks following that period saw an increased in CMV infection. Brincidofovir also failed to produce a decrease in mortality among stem-cell recipients, with the study actually finding a statistically insignificant increase in mortality among users of the candidate drug. Chimerix plans to keep doing studies testing the drug for other indications and will consult with the FDA about how to handle the current trial, but investors fear that the company's best prospect for a near-term blockbuster will at best see substantial delays and could well disappear entirely.
Finally, 3D Systems fell 9%. The maker of 3-D printing systems announced that it would stop producing its $1,000 Cube consumer 3-D printer. Instead, 3D Systems intends to focus more on professional and industrial applications for 3-D printing products, including the CubePro printer for desktop engineering, educational, and professional applications. The company said that it expects to be more profitable as a result of dropping its consumer focus, and it doesn't think that revenue will fall by more than 2%. Nevertheless, with investors having hoped that 3-D printers would become a consumer staple, 3D Systems' announcement shows just how far the aspirations of the industry have gotten reined in as major 3-D printing companies narrow their focus to find their best chances of survival.
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The leadership role will be split among the company's general counsel, the CFO, and Group Chairman, creating some uncertainty about exactly how Valeant will make decisions in Pearson's absence. Chimerix plans to keep doing studies testing the drug for other indications and will consult with the FDA about how to handle the current trial, but investors fear that the company's best prospect for a near-term blockbuster will at best see substantial delays and could well disappear entirely. Nevertheless, with investors having hoped that 3-D printers would become a consumer staple, 3D Systems' announcement shows just how far the aspirations of the industry have gotten reined in as major 3-D printing companies narrow their focus to find their best chances of survival.
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Although the initial 14-week on-treatment period resulted in fewer CMV infections, the 10 weeks following that period saw an increased in CMV infection. The article Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Chimerix, and 3D Systems Slumped Today originally appeared on Fool.com. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
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Yet several individual companies suffered some bad news, and shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals , Chimerix , and 3D Systems were among the worst performers in the market today. Given the difficulties that Valeant has faced recently, including allegations that its business model includes questionable practices in its drug distribution business, the leadership change comes at a particularly unfortunate time for the company, and it'll be important for Valeant to keep moving forward with or without Pearson to defend its ailing reputation as 2016 begins. Nevertheless, with investors having hoped that 3-D printers would become a consumer staple, 3D Systems' announcement shows just how far the aspirations of the industry have gotten reined in as major 3-D printing companies narrow their focus to find their best chances of survival.
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Nevertheless, with investors having hoped that 3-D printers would become a consumer staple, 3D Systems' announcement shows just how far the aspirations of the industry have gotten reined in as major 3-D printing companies narrow their focus to find their best chances of survival. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Valeant Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems.
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Bear of the Day: 3D Systems (DDD)
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I get it, people love their story stocks. I mean, it's fun to sit down and tell your friends about this new trend that's developing in the world and letting them know how to get in on the action. It's an ego thing. You've hunted, done your research, and found something that's going to revolutionize the world. You're going to be rich, the world just hasn't caught up with you yet.
You see, there's only one problem with this theory. What happens if the market just never agrees with you? Then you're stuck holding the bag on a "woulda, coulda, shoulda." Or, even worse, Wall Street has already gone nuts about the story, and rather than selling out, you held out because, "it's gonna go even higher." You start buying up shares, get sucked into a value trap, and years later you've got ten thousand shares of regrets.
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Today's Bear of the Day was supposed to be this "revolutionary technology" that changed everything. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do. 3D Systems operates as a provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions. The company 3D printers transform data input from the format generated by 3D design software to printed parts using integrated, engineered plastic, metal, nylon, rubber, wax, and composite print materials.
As much as people want to talk negatively about timing a market or timing a stock, timing makes all the difference in the world. Timing isn't just a charting function. You can use timing to your advantage by taking a look at our Zacks Rank. Remember, the Zacks Rank looks favorably on stocks where analysts are aggressively moving their earnings estimates in a positive direction and looks unfavorably on stocks where analysts are dropping their estimates.
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If you're in love with the story behind 3D Systems and want to buy the stock there is a simple timing mechanism you can use to help minimize your risk. Wait for the Zacks Rank to begin to turn around from the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) the stock is now. This helps give you the best chance of catching the turnaround in the stock.
With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year. The bearish sentiment has dropped our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from a 7 cent gain to a 12 cent loss. Next year's numbers have gone from a 34 cent gain to an 8 cent gain. If you think the analysts are way off, maybe you're right, but consider this. The last four quarters in a row, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has been off by an average of 4 cents. But that 4 cents has been over the reported numbers. So if anything, estimates have been optimistic.
3D Systems is lumped into an industry with Apple ( AAPL ) , Lenovo ( LNVGY ) and HP ( HPQ ). None of these stocks has a rank greater than a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do. With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year. 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 APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year. 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 APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do.
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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 APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do. With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year.
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With regards to the estimates on DDD, analysts have been dropping their numbers for the current quarter, next quarter, current year, and next year. Rather, 3D Systems ( DDD ) is a warning tale for what not to do. 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 APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Our Worst Predictions in 2015
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As easy as it is for investors to trumpet their successes, we can learn much more from examining our failures. So, as 2015 comes to a close, we asked three of our contributors to do just that. Read on to learn from what they describe as their single worst predictions this year.
Steve Symington : In early September, I pounded the table on GoPro after shares of the action-camera maker plunged following weak guidance from video processing chip supplier Ambarella .
After all, though Ambarella management blamed the projected revenue shortfall on an expected sequential and year-over-year decline in sales from the wearable camera segment, they also insisted it was due primarily to the fact that several major product launches occurred in calendar Q2 rather than in Q3 in past years. In fact, according to Ambarella CFO George LaPlante during that quarter's conference call, taking the average of Q2 and Q3 unit shipments together showed growth was still in line with Ambarella's expectations for the wearable camera segment at the time. I accordingly argued that "it seems premature at best to declare Ambarella's guidance to be bad news for GoPro right now."
As it turns out, I underestimated the extent of GoPro's weakness and, consequently, how hard and fast GoPro stock could fall from there:
GPRO data by YCharts .
To be sure, only a few weeks later another sign of trouble came when GoPro reduced the price of its tiny HERO4 Session camera by $100 to a "more accessible" $299 -- a sure indicator the new device wasn't selling well when priced comparably to GoPro's massively popular HERO4 Silver and Black models.
GoPro followed this up by falling short of its own quarterly guidance for the first time since its IPO, and by saying it expects revenue during the crucial holiday quarter to decline around 17% year over year. Considering that GoPro lowered the price of its HERO4 Session by another $100 to just $199 earlier this month, now I fear it might not even be able to live up to that painful outlook.
None of this is to say that GoPro can't make up for all of this with new product launches in 2016 -- including its recently named Karma drones, new virtual reality gear, and almost certainly a new high-end line of HERO cameras -- but for the time being my call on GoPro stock in September was easily my worst "prediction" of 2015.
Todd Campbell : Between last fall and this past March, I penned five articles highlighting the potential market opportunity for 3D Systems in healthcare, including the growing use of 3D simulation and 3D-printed prosthetics and implants. Although 3D Systems made progress capturing market share in those markets this year, that progress did little to stop the company's declining share price.
3D Systems acquisitions of LayerWise, a medical and dental 3D player, and Simbionix, a 3D virtual reality and printing company, resulted in healthcare revenue growing 15% year over year to $99.3 million through the first nine months of 2015; however, 3D Systems shares have crashed 72% during that same period.
Could 3D Systems turn a corner? Perhaps, but it will take time for cost-savings strategies to rekindle profit and bulk up its cash stockpile, which has been nearly cut in half this year. The company will also need to kick-start healthcare sales, which slipped 7% in the third quarter versus a year ago. Fortunately, the company doesn't have much debt on the books and industry watchers still think it could post a profit next year. Regardless, investors interested in buying 3D Systems shares may need a healthy dose of patience and a high-risk tolerance to tolerate what's likely to be a bumpy ride.
Tyler Crowe : By far the worst prediction I made this year was that I thought upstream master limited partnerships LINN Energy and Breitburn Energy Partners wouldn't have to cut or suspend their dividends beyond the cuts made in January. It was my opinion that LINN and Breitburn had large enough hedges on their oil and gas production to protect their cash flows, which would allow them to avoid another cut.
Well, so much for that. In the past few months, these two, as well as a slew of other upstream oil and gas producers, have suspended their payouts to shareholders -- indefinitely.
One of the conditions for this train of thought was that the market for oil and gas would be back on the upswing by now. However, production across the U.S. and globally has been much more resilient than previously thought. Now, with oil trading below the $40 per barrel range and few signs it'll get better in the next six to 12 months, it's apparent that even a two-year hedging portfolio for companies like LINN and Breitburn was not enough to offset their bloated balance sheets.
The next billion-dollar iSecret
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The article Our Worst Predictions in 2015 originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Symington owns shares of 3D Systems. Todd Campbell owns shares of 3D Systems and Ambarella. Tyler Crowe owns shares of Linn Energy, LLC. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Ambarella and GoPro. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and BreitBurn Energy 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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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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Steve Symington : In early September, I pounded the table on GoPro after shares of the action-camera maker plunged following weak guidance from video processing chip supplier Ambarella . After all, though Ambarella management blamed the projected revenue shortfall on an expected sequential and year-over-year decline in sales from the wearable camera segment, they also insisted it was due primarily to the fact that several major product launches occurred in calendar Q2 rather than in Q3 in past years. Todd Campbell : Between last fall and this past March, I penned five articles highlighting the potential market opportunity for 3D Systems in healthcare, including the growing use of 3D simulation and 3D-printed prosthetics and implants.
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Tyler Crowe : By far the worst prediction I made this year was that I thought upstream master limited partnerships LINN Energy and Breitburn Energy Partners wouldn't have to cut or suspend their dividends beyond the cuts made in January. Tyler Crowe owns shares of Linn Energy, LLC. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and BreitBurn Energy Partners.
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Although 3D Systems made progress capturing market share in those markets this year, that progress did little to stop the company's declining share price. 3D Systems acquisitions of LayerWise, a medical and dental 3D player, and Simbionix, a 3D virtual reality and printing company, resulted in healthcare revenue growing 15% year over year to $99.3 million through the first nine months of 2015; however, 3D Systems shares have crashed 72% during that same period. Tyler Crowe : By far the worst prediction I made this year was that I thought upstream master limited partnerships LINN Energy and Breitburn Energy Partners wouldn't have to cut or suspend their dividends beyond the cuts made in January.
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GoPro followed this up by falling short of its own quarterly guidance for the first time since its IPO, and by saying it expects revenue during the crucial holiday quarter to decline around 17% year over year. It was my opinion that LINN and Breitburn had large enough hedges on their oil and gas production to protect their cash flows, which would allow them to avoid another cut. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Ambarella and GoPro.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for December 24th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN )
AES Corp ( AES )
Attunity Ltd ( ATTU )
Banco Santander-Chile ( BSAC )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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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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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) AES Corp ( AES ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) Banco Santander-Chile ( BSAC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AARONS INC (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Free Stock Analysis Report BANCO SANT -ADR (BSAC): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) AES Corp ( AES ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) Banco Santander-Chile ( BSAC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AARONS INC (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Free Stock Analysis Report BANCO SANT -ADR (BSAC): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) AES Corp ( AES ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) Banco Santander-Chile ( BSAC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AARONS INC (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Free Stock Analysis Report BANCO SANT -ADR (BSAC): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) AES Corp ( AES ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) Banco Santander-Chile ( BSAC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AARONS INC (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Free Stock Analysis Report BANCO SANT -ADR (BSAC): 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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Apple Patent Application Reveals a Killer Color 3D Printer Might Be Coming
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An Apple patent application for a unique color 3D printer was published in early December. This doesn't necessarily mean that the consumer tech behemoth will develop and commercialize a 3D printer. However, it certainly means that Apple's seriously exploring the possibility of joining industry leaders 3D Systems and Stratasys in the desktop 3D printing space.
Here's what you should know.
Apple's color 3D printer concept
Image source: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Apple's patent application, submitted in May 2014, is titled "Method And Apparatus For Three Dimensional Printing Of Colored Objects." The printer in the application appears to use fused deposition modeling (FDM) or a similar technology. FDM printers use a thermoplastic filament, which is heated to its melting point and then extruded, layer by layer, to create a three-dimensional object. The technology was invented in the 1980s by Scott Crump, the founder and former CEO of Stratasys, and is now widely used in desktop 3D printers because Stratasys' key FDM patents expired.
The primary thing that's unique about the printer in Apple's patent application is that it colors the object being printed while it's being printed. It accomplishes this via two nozzles -- one for extruding the material being printed and the other for applying the coloring agent or dye. The patent also contains an alternative method, which involves coloring the object after it's been printed.
Multicolor 3D printing is now possible but has many challenges and limitations. Select desktop 3D printer models, such as Stratasys' MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental printer and 3D Systems' Cube 3, accomplish multicolor 3D printing by using multiple extruders, one for each color filament. However, there are only so many extruders that can be added to a small model, at least cost-effectively so, with both models above sporting just two extruders. These printers tend to be expensive for consumer items, with Stratasys' model priced at $2,500. Additionally, consumers must purchase colored filaments in advance, which doesn't leave room for spontaneity.
Alternatively, multicolor 3D printing can be performed on a 3D printer equipped with just a single extruder, but one must pause the printing to switch filament colors. This poses other issues -- it slows the process, and dirt or dust could enter the extruder, which could clog it or damage the object being printed.
What Apple's entrance into the 3D printing market could mean
Stratasys' MakerBot Replicator 5.
Apple's successful entrance into the desktop 3D printer space would be a positive for consumers and almost surely a negative for 3D Systems and Stratasys, which now jointly own a large portion of the moderate-to-high-end desktop 3D printer market.
These two industry leaders will soon likely face compelling competition in the enterprise 3D printing space, with tech giant HP and well-funded start-up Carbon3D among those planning to enter this arena in 2016. So their resources are already probably going to be stretched quite thin. Battling the mighty Apple in the desktop 3D printing realm would be daunting under the best of circumstances. Such a battle at the same time as trying to fend off HP, Carbon 3D, and others in the bigger enterprise space has the makings of a slaughter. Of course, this is assuming neither 3D Systems nor Stratasys makes any significant advances in their desktop printers before a possible Apple 3D printer launch.
Apple's jumping into the desktop 3D printer market should be fantastic news for consumers interested in 3D printing that haven't pulled the trigger on a purchase because of the many issues that plague current models.
The desktop 3D printer market is at the right stage for Apple to enter the market. Cupertino's M.O. is entering a consumer technology space after the pioneers have invented it, and greatly improving the core product from both technological and user-friendliness standpoints. This leads to the market ballooning in size due to increased consumer adoption, with Apple typically dominating it, or at least the higher-end niche within the overall market. This scenario has played out with personal music players, smartphones, and tablets, and is now playing out with smartwatches. So, there's every reason to believe it would also hold true with desktop 3D printers if Apple enters the market.
3D printing a wrap ...
Apple is arguably the most innovative consumer tech company on the planet, with pockets deep enough to buy just about any capability it doesn't possess. So, the probability is very high that it will own the moderate-to-higher-end desktop 3D printing space if it enters the market. The market for desktop 3D printers includes not only the consumer realm but also the educational market, as well as a portion of the prototyping market.
It's impossible to accurately quantify the opportunity that 3D printing presents to Apple. Most forecasters are shying away from predicting growth in the consumer market, which has proven trickier to predict than growth on the enterprise side. Additionally, markets tend to expand to a much greater size than widely expected when Apple enters the scene. It's safe to say, however, that the desktop 3D printer market has huge potential because penetration rates in homes are very low.
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These two industry leaders will soon likely face compelling competition in the enterprise 3D printing space, with tech giant HP and well-funded start-up Carbon3D among those planning to enter this arena in 2016. Apple's jumping into the desktop 3D printer market should be fantastic news for consumers interested in 3D printing that haven't pulled the trigger on a purchase because of the many issues that plague current models. 3D printing a wrap ... Apple is arguably the most innovative consumer tech company on the planet, with pockets deep enough to buy just about any capability it doesn't possess.
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However, it certainly means that Apple's seriously exploring the possibility of joining industry leaders 3D Systems and Stratasys in the desktop 3D printing space. Select desktop 3D printer models, such as Stratasys' MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental printer and 3D Systems' Cube 3, accomplish multicolor 3D printing by using multiple extruders, one for each color filament. Additionally, consumers must purchase colored filaments in advance, which doesn't leave room for spontaneity.
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The primary thing that's unique about the printer in Apple's patent application is that it colors the object being printed while it's being printed. Select desktop 3D printer models, such as Stratasys' MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental printer and 3D Systems' Cube 3, accomplish multicolor 3D printing by using multiple extruders, one for each color filament. Apple's successful entrance into the desktop 3D printer space would be a positive for consumers and almost surely a negative for 3D Systems and Stratasys, which now jointly own a large portion of the moderate-to-high-end desktop 3D printer market.
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Select desktop 3D printer models, such as Stratasys' MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental printer and 3D Systems' Cube 3, accomplish multicolor 3D printing by using multiple extruders, one for each color filament. Apple's successful entrance into the desktop 3D printer space would be a positive for consumers and almost surely a negative for 3D Systems and Stratasys, which now jointly own a large portion of the moderate-to-high-end desktop 3D printer market. The market for desktop 3D printers includes not only the consumer realm but also the educational market, as well as a portion of the prototyping market.
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6 Best 3D Printers Money Can Buy
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Since its humble beginnings in the 1980s, 3D printing has come a long way. The technology has now become an essential tool for product designers to bring products to market faster, surgeons to rehearse complicated procedures, orthopedists to create customized implants, and manufacturers to make fundamentally better products. Because the uses of 3D printing are so diverse, there are many 3D printers that can be considered best in their class.
From appropriate choices for do-it-yourselfers all the way up to models suitable for professionals, here are six of the best 3D printers you can buy today.
Do-it-yourselfers
A do-it-yourselfer may relish the hands-on experience of being able to build a 3D printer from the ground up and truly understand its essence. Options in this class of 3D printers usually cost between $200 and $2,000, offer many opportunities for customization, require a high level of knowledge of electronics assembly, and the ability to use complicated open-source software. Suffice it to say, 3D printers that cater to this demographic aren't for the faint of heart, nor those who lack patience.
The open-source RepRap project is the leading online resource for do-it-yourselfers, where many blueprints are freely available to download. One such design is the Mendel90, which has taken the highly popular open-source Mendel Prusa design and made significant improvements in the areas of reliability, build quality, and sturdiness. For around $785, 3D printing enthusiasts can build a Mendel90, which prints in PLA and ABS plastic in layers 50 microns thick.
The $3,499 Form 2 offers a professional 3D printing experience in a desktop package using technology that's often reserved for printers costing in excess of $50,000. The end result is high-quality parts that have extremely smooth surface finishes and fine details. The drawback is that the build volume is constrained to 5.7 cubic inches, and UV-curable resins start at $149 per liter. Still, for the price, it's hard to argue with the quality of the parts that the Form 2 can produce:
Lowest running cost
Design and engineering firms that require a high volume of early stage prototypes and conceptual models, and are concerned about the long-term costs of 3D printing, should look to Mcor Technologies' professional 3D printers, which use reams of ordinary copy paper as their primary material. Comparatively speaking, systems that require costly (and often proprietary) printing materials can cost users between five and 30 times as much to operate. For high volume users, the savings on materials alone could pay for one of Mcor's 3D printers, which cost under $50,000, in a matter of years.
Skeptics may dismiss the idea that paper could be a compelling 3D printing material, but that's usually before they see the photorealism that Mcor's Iris 3D printer is capable of producing:
Image source: Mcor Technologies
For the pros
For the most serious of users who require the best of the best, look no further than Stratasys' Objet500 Connex3, a professional 3D printer that can simultaneously print in multiple materials and colors to produce some of highest-quality prototypes in the industry. With a price tag of about $330,000, Stratasys' industry-leading multimaterial 3D printer is aimed at users who demand it all from their prototypes: form, fit, and real functionality, before being sent off to larger-scale manufacturing.
The multimaterial capability of the Objet500 Connex3 has even helped to to save lives , thanks to its ability to 3D print life-like models of human brains with tumors that allow surgeons preparing for complicated cancer removals to rehearse the procedures.
Image source: Stratasys.
The best 3D printer depends on your needs
Unfortunately, the days of having a personal Star Trek Replicator remain far in the future, and there isn't one 3D printer that can do it all. When determining the best 3D printer for your needs, focus on areas like performance, capability, running costs, value, and reliability.
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Options in this class of 3D printers usually cost between $200 and $2,000, offer many opportunities for customization, require a high level of knowledge of electronics assembly, and the ability to use complicated open-source software. With a price tag of about $330,000, Stratasys' industry-leading multimaterial 3D printer is aimed at users who demand it all from their prototypes: form, fit, and real functionality, before being sent off to larger-scale manufacturing. The multimaterial capability of the Objet500 Connex3 has even helped to to save lives , thanks to its ability to 3D print life-like models of human brains with tumors that allow surgeons preparing for complicated cancer removals to rehearse the procedures.
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The technology has now become an essential tool for product designers to bring products to market faster, surgeons to rehearse complicated procedures, orthopedists to create customized implants, and manufacturers to make fundamentally better products. The $3,499 Form 2 offers a professional 3D printing experience in a desktop package using technology that's often reserved for printers costing in excess of $50,000. Skeptics may dismiss the idea that paper could be a compelling 3D printing material, but that's usually before they see the photorealism that Mcor's Iris 3D printer is capable of producing: Image source: Mcor Technologies For the pros For the most serious of users who require the best of the best, look no further than Stratasys' Objet500 Connex3, a professional 3D printer that can simultaneously print in multiple materials and colors to produce some of highest-quality prototypes in the industry.
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The $3,499 Form 2 offers a professional 3D printing experience in a desktop package using technology that's often reserved for printers costing in excess of $50,000. Still, for the price, it's hard to argue with the quality of the parts that the Form 2 can produce: Lowest running cost Design and engineering firms that require a high volume of early stage prototypes and conceptual models, and are concerned about the long-term costs of 3D printing, should look to Mcor Technologies' professional 3D printers, which use reams of ordinary copy paper as their primary material. Skeptics may dismiss the idea that paper could be a compelling 3D printing material, but that's usually before they see the photorealism that Mcor's Iris 3D printer is capable of producing: Image source: Mcor Technologies For the pros For the most serious of users who require the best of the best, look no further than Stratasys' Objet500 Connex3, a professional 3D printer that can simultaneously print in multiple materials and colors to produce some of highest-quality prototypes in the industry.
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The $3,499 Form 2 offers a professional 3D printing experience in a desktop package using technology that's often reserved for printers costing in excess of $50,000. Still, for the price, it's hard to argue with the quality of the parts that the Form 2 can produce: Lowest running cost Design and engineering firms that require a high volume of early stage prototypes and conceptual models, and are concerned about the long-term costs of 3D printing, should look to Mcor Technologies' professional 3D printers, which use reams of ordinary copy paper as their primary material. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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2015-12-18 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems (DDD) Looks Good: Stock Adds 5.8% in Session
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3D Systems CorporationDDD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 6% on the day. The upside came after the company received a rating upgrade from Stephens & Co. to "overweight" from "equal weight." This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $8.67 to $9.65 in the past one-month time frame.
In the last 30 days, the company has seen no estimate revision but the Zacks Consensus Estimate moved lower, suggesting there may be trouble down the road. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if this recent move higher can last.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
A better-ranked stock from the broader computer and technology sector is Autodesk, Inc. ADSK , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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3D Systems CorporationDDD was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 6% on the day. Is DDD going up? Click to get this free report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): 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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Click to get this free report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): 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 nearly 6% on the day. Is DDD going up?
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Click to get this free report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): 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 nearly 6% on the day. Is DDD going up?
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Click to get this free report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): 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 nearly 6% on the day. Is DDD going up?
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Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Mostly Lower; General Mills Sales Miss Views
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Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded down 0.13 percent to 17,725.54 while the NASDAQ gained 0.03 percent to 5,072.81. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.33 percent to 2,066.21.
Leading and Lagging Sectors
On Thursday, technology shares surged by 0.30 percent. Top gainers in the sector included Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT ), 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), and Sohu.com Inc (NASDAQ: SOHU ).
In trading on Thursday, basic materials shares slipped by 0.89 percent. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included Seabridge Gold, Inc. ( USA ) (NYSE: SA ), down 6 percent, and Gold Fields Limited (ADR) (NYSE: GFI ), down 7 percent.
Top Headline
General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS ) reported weak results for its fiscal second quarter and lowered its sales forecast for the full year.
The company reported quarterly net income of $529.5 million, or $0.87 per share. Excluding items, General Mills earned $0.82 per share.
Its total sales slipped 6 percent to $4.42 billion. However, analysts were expecting a profit of $0.83 per share on revenue of $4.61 billion.
Equities Trading UP
Pandora Media Inc (NYSE: P ) shares shot up 21 percent to $16.22 following Wednesday's CRB ruling.
Shares of MYOS Corp (NASDAQ: MYOS ) got a boost, shooting up 88 percent to $3.21 after the company reported a strategic investment by RENS Technology Inc.
Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP ) shares were also up, gaining 8 percent to $4.40 after the company reported a $605 million strategic partnership with Cerberus.
Equities Trading DOWN
Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK ) shares tumbled 50 percent to $8.82 after the company announced plan to cut quarterly dividend to $0.055 per share, from $0.55 per share.
Shares of Pier 1 Imports Inc (NYSE: PIR ) were down 22 percent to $4.62 after the company reported downbeat revenue for its third quarter and lowered its earnings forecast for the year. However, the company's quarterly earnings exceeded analysts' estimates.
Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (NYSE: TGP ) was down, falling 46 percent to $9.87 after the company announced plan to lower quarterly cash distributions to $0.14 per common unit, from $0.70 per common unit.
Commodities
In commodity news, oil traded down 0.17 percent to $35.46, while gold traded down 1.83 percent to $1,057.10.
Silver traded down 1.99 percent Thursday to $13.97, while copper fell 1.13 percent to $2.05.
Eurozone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 1.87 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index climbed 2.62 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index jumped 2.20 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX climbed 3.13 percent, and the French CAC 40 jumped 2.20 percent, while U.K. shares rose 1.20 percent.
Economics
US initial claims slipped by 11,000 to 271,000 in the week ending December 12. However, economists were projecting claims to reach 275,000 in the week.
The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index declined to negative 5.9 in December, versus economists' expectations for a reading of 1.5.
The U.S. current-account deficit increased 11.7 percent to $124.1 billion in the third quarter, compared to a revised $111.1 billion in the second quarter.
The Leading Economic Index rose 0.40 percent in November, versus economists' expectations for a 0.10 percent growth.
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Top gainers in the sector included Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT ), 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), and Sohu.com Inc (NASDAQ: SOHU ). Top Headline General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS ) reported weak results for its fiscal second quarter and lowered its sales forecast for the full year. Shares of MYOS Corp (NASDAQ: MYOS ) got a boost, shooting up 88 percent to $3.21 after the company reported a strategic investment by RENS Technology Inc. Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP ) shares were also up, gaining 8 percent to $4.40 after the company reported a $605 million strategic partnership with Cerberus.
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Top gainers in the sector included Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT ), 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), and Sohu.com Inc (NASDAQ: SOHU ). Shares of MYOS Corp (NASDAQ: MYOS ) got a boost, shooting up 88 percent to $3.21 after the company reported a strategic investment by RENS Technology Inc. Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP ) shares were also up, gaining 8 percent to $4.40 after the company reported a $605 million strategic partnership with Cerberus. Equities Trading DOWN Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK ) shares tumbled 50 percent to $8.82 after the company announced plan to cut quarterly dividend to $0.055 per share, from $0.55 per share.
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Top gainers in the sector included Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT ), 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), and Sohu.com Inc (NASDAQ: SOHU ). Shares of MYOS Corp (NASDAQ: MYOS ) got a boost, shooting up 88 percent to $3.21 after the company reported a strategic investment by RENS Technology Inc. Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP ) shares were also up, gaining 8 percent to $4.40 after the company reported a $605 million strategic partnership with Cerberus. Equities Trading DOWN Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK ) shares tumbled 50 percent to $8.82 after the company announced plan to cut quarterly dividend to $0.055 per share, from $0.55 per share.
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Top gainers in the sector included Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT ), 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ), and Sohu.com Inc (NASDAQ: SOHU ). Equities Trading DOWN Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK ) shares tumbled 50 percent to $8.82 after the company announced plan to cut quarterly dividend to $0.055 per share, from $0.55 per share. Shares of Pier 1 Imports Inc (NYSE: PIR ) were down 22 percent to $4.62 after the company reported downbeat revenue for its third quarter and lowered its earnings forecast for the year.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for December 17th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
AES Corp ( AES )
Community Financial Corp ( TCFC )
Container Store Group Inc ( TCS )
CVR Partners LP ( UAN )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AES Corp ( AES ) Community Financial Corp ( TCFC ) Container Store Group Inc ( TCS ) CVR Partners LP ( UAN ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report COMMNTY FIN CP (TCFC): Free Stock Analysis Report CONTAINER STORE (TCS): Free Stock Analysis Report CVR PARTNERS LP (UAN): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AES Corp ( AES ) Community Financial Corp ( TCFC ) Container Store Group Inc ( TCS ) CVR Partners LP ( UAN ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report COMMNTY FIN CP (TCFC): Free Stock Analysis Report CONTAINER STORE (TCS): Free Stock Analysis Report CVR PARTNERS LP (UAN): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AES Corp ( AES ) Community Financial Corp ( TCFC ) Container Store Group Inc ( TCS ) CVR Partners LP ( UAN ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report COMMNTY FIN CP (TCFC): Free Stock Analysis Report CONTAINER STORE (TCS): Free Stock Analysis Report CVR PARTNERS LP (UAN): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AES Corp ( AES ) Community Financial Corp ( TCFC ) Container Store Group Inc ( TCS ) CVR Partners LP ( UAN ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report COMMNTY FIN CP (TCFC): Free Stock Analysis Report CONTAINER STORE (TCS): Free Stock Analysis Report CVR PARTNERS LP (UAN): 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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Best Investment: 3D Printing, Solar, or Electric Vehicles?
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3D printing, solar power systems, and even electric vehicles have been around for decades. However, it's only been in recent years that innovations and improved technologies are finally bringing these once-niche ideas out into the mainstream.
And while these industries represent the best of innovation and a better future, picking the best investments is no easy task -- just ask anyone who's invested in 3D printing or solar companies over the past few years. With that in mind, we asked three of our contributors to each give a little insight into these industries and why it could be the best place to invest going forward.
3D printing, solar, or EVs? Talk about a dilemma! 3D Systems and SolarCity , the two poster children for 3D printing and solar power, respectively, both sell for P/E ratios of infinity -- a consequence of neither company having yet figured out how to turn a truly revolutionary idea into a very mundane profit.
For that matter, the flagship of the EV industry, Tesla Motors , isn't doing much better. Elon Musk's baby isn't expected to earn a full-year dime before 2016 -- and even then, the stock costs so much already that its forward P/E ratio is well into the triple digits.
Gun to my head, though, if I had to pick the one industry out of these three that's likely to become a good investment, I'm going with electric vehicles. The reason is that while pretty much everywhere in 3D printing all the major players are losing money and burning cash, and the same is true in solar, in the automotive industry there's at least a history of companies putting the profit motive ahead of just pursuing whiz-bang technology for its own sake.
Maybe Musk won't turn a profit at Tesla. (I actually kind of doubt he will.) But I see at least a chance that a well-grounded company like Nissan or GeneralMotors -- companies that have historically shown at least some interest in earning profits -- will eventually introduce an EV that sells for a price low enough to attract consumer interest, but high enough to generate a positive profit margin.
Mind you, even here, the profits won't be soon in coming; $40-a-barrel oil is going to hobble the EV industry for a good long while. But oil prices always go up after going down. Give it a year or two and raise the price of a gallon of gas a dollar or two, and folks will be lining up to buy electric cars again.
Adam Galas
In my opinion, investing in the massive potential of solar is a growth investor's best long-term opportunity.
In fact, the market for global solar installations is expected to grow at a solid 16.9% CAGR over the next five years. This growth is likely to be fueled by two factors: the world's ongoing concern over reducing carbon emissions, and a massive reduction in solar costs. The International Energy Agency predicts that over the next 10 years, the cost of solar will decline by 80%, or 14.9% annually.
Of course, that's not to say there aren't risks. For example, solar's biggest competitor in the renewable energy market, wind power, is already cost-competitive with natural-gas-fired power plants while solar likely won't be for several more years.
Then there's the fact that trying to predict individual winners in any of these three sectors can be very difficult. Take the case of SunEdison , which is the world's largest renewable energy developer and which many investors thought was a "sure thing" bet on solar. SunEdison's shares are down 82% in the past year because the company went on a wild buying spree and is now being crushed under a $11.7 billion mountain of debt that threatens the very survival of the company.
Given the substantial risks involved with solar investing, I advise investors to be more conservative and consider the high-yield income solar yieldco 8point3 Energy Partners .
The reasons are simple and threefold. First, 8point3's business model is extremely low-risk. The yieldco buys utility-scale solar projects from two of the largest, best managed, and most profitable integrated solar companies, First Solar and SunPower , and collects recurring and guaranteed cash flow from long-term, fixed-rate contracts from some of the largest and most stable utilities in the world.
Second, the current distribution yields 6.6%, a very generous and secure payout given the strong cash flows backing it.
Finally, the yieldco has superb growth potential. First Solar and SunPower have 13.7 GW of total solar projects in their development pipeline that will eventually be dropped down to 8point3, which should drive 12% to 15% distribution growth for many years to come.
3D printing stocks have been ravaged in 2015:
DDD data by YCharts .
There's no denying that the industry is in a state of disarray right now. 3D Systems is looking for a new CEO after Avi Reichental abruptly resigned (or was pushed out) in October. Stratasys has taken billions in writedowns related to its mergers with Objet and Makerbot in recent years. Advanced metals printer maker ExOne has missed management's sales guidance basically every quarter since going public. Every company in the industry is dealing with a big slowdown in spending on the technology, as companies reassess how 3D printing will play a role in their businesses.
But there's a difference between a cyclical slowdown -- as we appear to be dealing with now -- and an industry in trouble.
Despite the slowdown, projections for growth remain relatively strong. The industry is expected to do roughly $5.5 billion in revenues this year, with some projections for sales in 2020 to break $21 billion -- a breakneck 31% annual rate of growth.
Furthermore, the razor-and-blades nature of this industry makes it doubly attractive. While a high-end 3D printer gets sold once and is in operation for years before replacement, it needs a steady stream of supplies, which produces high-margin recurring revenues.
But where to invest? That's a hard question; I know from experience, having bought shares of ExOne, 3D Systems, and Stratasys this past February. Frankly, I think it's too early to make a call on where to invest.
But I think patient investors will have some great opportunities in 2016, as these downtrodden companies get their bearings and move forward. 3D Systems needs to identify a new CEO, and investors need to understand what his plan will be moving forward. Similarly, Stratasys needs to figure out its strategy as well, as both companies have struggled heavily because of aggressive merger and acquisition activity. That likely means cost-cutting and further rationalization of assets to focus on profitable growth going forward.
At the same time, the smaller players need to show that they can compete against larger competitors, and that their narrow focus on a specific market or materials such as metals will pay off. It's still too early to make a judgment call on that.
Bottom line? Rich and Adam point to more well-established and predictable sources of growth than 3D printing. However, when it comes to pure upside, the 3D printing industry -- with all of its pitfalls and risks -- still has massive potential.
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The article Best Investment: 3D Printing, Solar, or Electric Vehicles? originally appeared on Fool.com.
Adam Galas has no position in any stocks mentioned. Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Tesla Motors. Rich Smith has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends SolarCity and Tesla Motors. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, General Motors, 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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3D printing stocks have been ravaged in 2015: DDD data by YCharts . 3D Systems and SolarCity , the two poster children for 3D printing and solar power, respectively, both sell for P/E ratios of infinity -- a consequence of neither company having yet figured out how to turn a truly revolutionary idea into a very mundane profit. Elon Musk's baby isn't expected to earn a full-year dime before 2016 -- and even then, the stock costs so much already that its forward P/E ratio is well into the triple digits.
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3D printing stocks have been ravaged in 2015: DDD data by YCharts . Adam Galas In my opinion, investing in the massive potential of solar is a growth investor's best long-term opportunity. Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Tesla Motors.
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3D printing stocks have been ravaged in 2015: DDD data by YCharts . And while these industries represent the best of innovation and a better future, picking the best investments is no easy task -- just ask anyone who's invested in 3D printing or solar companies over the past few years. For example, solar's biggest competitor in the renewable energy market, wind power, is already cost-competitive with natural-gas-fired power plants while solar likely won't be for several more years.
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3D printing stocks have been ravaged in 2015: DDD data by YCharts . 3D printing, solar, or EVs? Adam Galas In my opinion, investing in the massive potential of solar is a growth investor's best long-term opportunity.
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3D Printing: 2 Reasons to Buy, 1 Reason to Sell
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Investors in 3D printing have gone from elation to heartbreak in only a few years:
SSYS data by YCharts
While much of the peak was a product of exuberance from an investing world that pushed 3D printing stocks to what in hindsight looks like crazy premiums, there's likely to be an eventual recovery in the slowed pace of demand that's hitting the industry right now. And while it's hard to say if Stratasys , 3D Systems , or any of the smaller players out there will ever see their stocks return to previous highs, there's still huge expectations for the industry itself.
We asked three of our contributors with strong knowledge of the industry to chime in with some insight. Two of our contributors still see opportunity out there, while one of our experts thinks it's best to stay away -- at least for now. Here's what they had to say.
Rich Smith: It's been a long time since I was optimistic about 3D printing as an investment -- and it was the nosebleed valuations at Stratasys, 3D Systems, and ExOne that jaded me. That said, I am optimistic about 3D printing as a technology, and I've long thought that the way to play it was to focus not on the razors, but on the blades.
I'll explain.
Long ago, way back when Gillette was still an independent company, it was legendary for having perfected the business model of selling a razor cheaply and making its real profits selling consumable "blades" for shaving. In the 3D printing paradigm, the printer-makers Stratasys, 3D, and so on are all trying to sell you "razors," but the real money is still in "blades" -- the raw-material "ink" that will be used to 3D-print physical objects.
Even more than a quarter century after Stratasys and 3D first set up shop, it's still early innings for the 3-D printing industry. From simple prototyping of products, 3-D printers are rapidly moving into new uses for their products -- batch production of special orders, specialized production of engine parts, and even food production . As these uses grow, I see big things ahead for the companies that manufacture the raw materials that make up 3-D-printed products.
I'm not the only one. Recently, The Wall Street Journal ran a story on how miners Rio Tinto and others are hoping to capitalize on the 3D printing craze by persuading big 3D manufacturers to use their titanium dioxide (TiO2) product to 3D-print objects. Industry experts interviewed for the Journal story called 3D demand for TiO2 a potential "turbocharger" for their profits and said demand for the product should grow at as much as 24% annually over the next five years.
And titanium dioxide is just one of many raw materials that can be used to 3-D-print products. As time goes on, I'm sure we'll be hearing about -- and investing in -- many, many more. Stay tuned.
Steve Heller: Although shares of Stratasys and 3D Systems appear "cheap" on a relative basis after losing between 80% and 90% of their respective value from their all-time highs, there's no law in investing that says big sell-offs often result in huge turnarounds. To be clear, investors could face tremendous losses initiating positions in Stratasys and 3D Systems today -- especially if the underlying fundamentals continued to deteriorate, which isn't out of the question.
After all, the 3D printing industry is currently experiencing a period of falling demand from its largest adopters, and competition is expected to intensify next year with several well-funded new entrants -- all while 3D Systems and Stratasys face ongoing operational challenges. These circumstances aren't exactly ideal conditions for a turnaround.
For starters, 3D Systems' third-quarter 3D printing hardware revenue fell 22% year over year, while Stratasys' fell 37% -- not an encouraging sign for the "razor" aspect of their razor-and-blade models, which fuels the repeated sale of high-margin consumables over the long haul.
Secondly, Hewlett-Packard , Cabon3D , and Canon are expected to release proprietary 3D printing technologies in the next year or two that address many of the shortcomings believed to be holding back adoption. If successful, these new entrants could loosen 3D Systems' and Stratasys' stronghold on the industry and weaken their business prospects.
Finally, 3D Systems and Stratasys both have struggled with execution in recent years, prompting action from their respective management teams to completely reevaluate their businesses, streamline their operations, and improve performance. In reality, any restructuring efforts taken by management would probably weigh on their results in the near term and possibly longer.
Ultimately, it's one thing to buy a stock when the underlying fundamentals haven't deteriorated as severely as the fall in the stock would suggest. But it's an entirely different thing when the underlying fundamentals have changed since the stock's highs, which I think is the case with 3D Systems and Stratasys. I'd stay away.
Jason Hall: One of my worst investing moves of 2015 was buying 3D stocks. In February, I bought shares of Stratasys, 3D Systems, and ExOne, nearly doubling my holdings in all of these companies. Things have been awful since, with sales declining across the board, companies taking writedowns on asset values, and the general outlook going from exuberant to terrified in what felt like overnight.
But the 3D printing story is far from over, and the expectations remain high for huge industry growth over the next decade. This growth will be driven by technological advancements, as well as more companies that use 3D printing within their businesses.
As Steve pointed out, the former highfliers in the industry will be dealing with a lot more competition in the coming years, but I'm far from convinced that it signals a death knell for the current players. After all, companies such as HP and Canon have background in ink and laser printing, which has very little in common with 3D printing, which is as much a marketing term as a descriptor of what these machines actually do.
Furthermore, the new entrants are large companies fighting a slow death in their core printing businesses, as technology moves business and society away from paper. Frankly, I'm far from convinced that these companies will be able to solve the challenge of 3D printing simply by throwing money at it.
In summary, it's apparent that most of the problems at 3D Systems and Stratasys -- and to a lesser extent the smaller players -- is confined to the walls of those companies. They both went on spending, merging, and acquiring binges and are now paying the piper as they're forced to step back, rationalize their businesses, and focus on profitable, organic growth.
I think over the next year, investors will have opportunities to invest in these companies again, with solid upside for long-term gains. It's very painful right now -- I know firsthand -- but this downturn is forcing the industry's biggest companies to reevaluate their businesses and make some hard decisions. It could turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to them.
The next billion-dollar iSecret
The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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 3D Printing: 2 Reasons to Buy, 1 Reason to Sell originally appeared on Fool.com.
Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, and Stratasys. Rich Smith has no position in any stocks mentioned. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and ExOne. 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 .
Copyright © 1995 - 2015 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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Recently, The Wall Street Journal ran a story on how miners Rio Tinto and others are hoping to capitalize on the 3D printing craze by persuading big 3D manufacturers to use their titanium dioxide (TiO2) product to 3D-print objects. Steve Heller: Although shares of Stratasys and 3D Systems appear "cheap" on a relative basis after losing between 80% and 90% of their respective value from their all-time highs, there's no law in investing that says big sell-offs often result in huge turnarounds. After all, the 3D printing industry is currently experiencing a period of falling demand from its largest adopters, and competition is expected to intensify next year with several well-funded new entrants -- all while 3D Systems and Stratasys face ongoing operational challenges.
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Long ago, way back when Gillette was still an independent company, it was legendary for having perfected the business model of selling a razor cheaply and making its real profits selling consumable "blades" for shaving. It's very painful right now -- I know firsthand -- but this downturn is forcing the industry's biggest companies to reevaluate their businesses and make some hard decisions. Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, and Stratasys.
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Investors in 3D printing have gone from elation to heartbreak in only a few years: SSYS data by YCharts While much of the peak was a product of exuberance from an investing world that pushed 3D printing stocks to what in hindsight looks like crazy premiums, there's likely to be an eventual recovery in the slowed pace of demand that's hitting the industry right now. After all, the 3D printing industry is currently experiencing a period of falling demand from its largest adopters, and competition is expected to intensify next year with several well-funded new entrants -- all while 3D Systems and Stratasys face ongoing operational challenges. For starters, 3D Systems' third-quarter 3D printing hardware revenue fell 22% year over year, while Stratasys' fell 37% -- not an encouraging sign for the "razor" aspect of their razor-and-blade models, which fuels the repeated sale of high-margin consumables over the long haul.
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Steve Heller: Although shares of Stratasys and 3D Systems appear "cheap" on a relative basis after losing between 80% and 90% of their respective value from their all-time highs, there's no law in investing that says big sell-offs often result in huge turnarounds. After all, the 3D printing industry is currently experiencing a period of falling demand from its largest adopters, and competition is expected to intensify next year with several well-funded new entrants -- all while 3D Systems and Stratasys face ongoing operational challenges. 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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New Strong Sell Stocks for December 10th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS )
Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc ( AFOP )
Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP )
Capstead Mortgage Corporation ( CMO )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc ( AFOP ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) Capstead Mortgage Corporation ( CMO ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ADDUS HOMECARE (ADUS): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE FIBER (AFOP): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): Free Stock Analysis Report CAPSTEAD MTG (CMO): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc ( AFOP ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) Capstead Mortgage Corporation ( CMO ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ADDUS HOMECARE (ADUS): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE FIBER (AFOP): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): Free Stock Analysis Report CAPSTEAD MTG (CMO): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc ( AFOP ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) Capstead Mortgage Corporation ( CMO ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ADDUS HOMECARE (ADUS): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE FIBER (AFOP): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): Free Stock Analysis Report CAPSTEAD MTG (CMO): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc ( AFOP ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) Capstead Mortgage Corporation ( CMO ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ADDUS HOMECARE (ADUS): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE FIBER (AFOP): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): Free Stock Analysis Report CAPSTEAD MTG (CMO): 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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Can You Guess Which Company Just Made the World's First 3D-Printed Running Shoe?
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Image source: New Balance.
If you guessed Nike or Adidas was the first company to make a 3D-printed running shoe, you'd get an "A" for thought process. After all, they're the global giants in the athletic shoe industry, and both recently announced plans to rev up their 3D-printing initiatives.
However, you'd be wrong, as the two goliaths were beaten by smaller, privately held, Boston-based New Balance in the race to 3D-print a customized midsole for a running shoe. And unless Nike and Adidas move into sprint modes, New Balance will also be the first to commercially launch such a shoe.
Here's what you should know:
New Balance's impressive feat
Image source: New Balance.
New Balance, working in an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems , 3D printed an elastomeric material into a honeycomb-like structure to form a customized midsole of a running shoe. The material used was 3D Systems' newly developed elastomeric powder, DuraForm Flex TPU, which was 3D-printed using the company's selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D-printing 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 elements in areas of higher-than-average pressure. As one might expect, this project involved collaboration among experts in various fields. "To deliver this level of performance with a 3D-printed component, we paired experts in running and biomechanics with leaders in plastics engineering, material development and generative design," said Sean Murphy, New Balance senior manager of innovation and engineering, in the press release.
New Balance's limited edition 3D-printed running shoe will launch first in Boston in April 2016 -- no doubt 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 no details were provided as to the logistics of customizing shoes for the general public. The 3D-printed running shoes will also be on display at the 3D Systems booth at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January.
Nike's and Adidas' 3D-printed shoe plans
Nike and Adidas, along with New Balance, have been increasingly embracing 3D printing for prototyping and have more recently used the innovative technology to make extremely limited edition, customized spikes for athletic shoes. In October, however, Nike and Adidas both announced tentative plans to significantly step up their use of 3D printing to produce customized athletic shoes for the general consumer market.
Adidas' Futurecraft concept. Image source: Adidas.
Adidas in October unveiled Futurecraft 3D, its concept for producing a running shoe with a 3D-printed midsole customized to provide the right fit and cushioning for a consumer's foot. Belgium-based Materialise is Adidas' 3D-printing partner in Futurecraft. This concept involves customers having their feet scanned at an Adidas store to produce a digital 3D model, and running on a treadmill to gather data on stride, foot strike, etc. The model and data would then be used to produce a customized 3D-printed midsole that could then be included in any Adidas shoe.
Nike's announcement was less specific. At its investors day in October, the Oregon-based behemoth implied that 3D-printed customized cushioning systems -- or midsoles -- for athletic shoes were on the company's near-to-intermediate horizon. Said Chief Operating Officer Eric Sprunk: " Very recently, we've made a series of design and manufacturing discoveries with 3D printing that we believe will allow us to deliver a completely new, personal, performance cushioning system."
It's likely, in my opinion, that we'll learn that Nike is partnering with Carbon3D, a well-funded 3D printing start-up that plans to bring to market a 3D printer in 2016. Carbon3D's Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology is reportedly super-speedy and excels at producing objects made of elastomers. The Silicon Valley-based company announced last spring that its early access partners include an unnamed athletic apparel company. It seems probable that it's Nike, as surely Carbon3D would approach the No. 1 player in the industry before its competitors. And it's hard to imagine the innovative Nike turning down the offer to be among the first to test ride a seemingly game-changing new technology that could advance its revenue and profit game.
Of course, there's always the possibility that the unnamed athletic apparel company could be another company, such as fast-growing, relative newcomer Under Armour .
3D printing athletic-shoe profits
It seems probable that within a few years 3D-printed athletic shoes will be a major new product class. Nike, Adidas, and New Balance have made significant advances in this realm, with more surely on the near-term horizon.
3D-printed shoes should help the athletic shoe companies not only increase revenue but also increase profit margins because these customized shoes will surely be priced at a premium. While New Balance is privately held, investors looking to profit from the 3D-printed athletic shoe trend can invest in the stocks of Nike and Adidas, both of which have been on a tear in 2015. Year to date, Adidas' and Nike's total returns of 45% and 35%, respectively, are pulverizing the S&P 500's 1.3% return.
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In October, however, Nike and Adidas both announced tentative plans to significantly step up their use of 3D printing to produce customized athletic shoes for the general consumer market. This concept involves customers having their feet scanned at an Adidas store to produce a digital 3D model, and running on a treadmill to gather data on stride, foot strike, etc. Said Chief Operating Officer Eric Sprunk: " Very recently, we've made a series of design and manufacturing discoveries with 3D printing that we believe will allow us to deliver a completely new, personal, performance cushioning system."
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In October, however, Nike and Adidas both announced tentative plans to significantly step up their use of 3D printing to produce customized athletic shoes for the general consumer market. Adidas in October unveiled Futurecraft 3D, its concept for producing a running shoe with a 3D-printed midsole customized to provide the right fit and cushioning for a consumer's foot. 3D-printed shoes should help the athletic shoe companies not only increase revenue but also increase profit margins because these customized shoes will surely be priced at a premium.
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Nike's and Adidas' 3D-printed shoe plans Nike and Adidas, along with New Balance, have been increasingly embracing 3D printing for prototyping and have more recently used the innovative technology to make extremely limited edition, customized spikes for athletic shoes. In October, however, Nike and Adidas both announced tentative plans to significantly step up their use of 3D printing to produce customized athletic shoes for the general consumer market. 3D-printed shoes should help the athletic shoe companies not only increase revenue but also increase profit margins because these customized shoes will surely be priced at a premium.
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New Balance, working in an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems , 3D printed an elastomeric material into a honeycomb-like structure to form a customized midsole of a running shoe. Nike's and Adidas' 3D-printed shoe plans Nike and Adidas, along with New Balance, have been increasingly embracing 3D printing for prototyping and have more recently used the innovative technology to make extremely limited edition, customized spikes for athletic shoes. Adidas in October unveiled Futurecraft 3D, its concept for producing a running shoe with a 3D-printed midsole customized to provide the right fit and cushioning for a consumer's foot.
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January 2016 Options Now Available For 3D Systems (DDD)
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the January 2016 expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new January 2016 contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $9.00 strike price has a current bid of 55 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $9.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $8.45 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $9.51/share today.
Because the $9.00 strike represents an approximate 5% 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 64%. 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 6.11% return on the cash commitment, or 44.61% 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 $9.00 strike is located relative to that history: Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $10.00 strike price has a current bid of 58 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of DDD stock at the current price level of $9.51/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $10.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 11.25% if the stock gets called away at the January 2016 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 $10.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $10.00 strike represents an approximate 5% 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 55%. 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 6.10% boost of extra return to the investor, or 44.52% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost .
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 60%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 57%. Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 252 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $9.51) to be 55%. 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 $10.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $10.00 strike represents an approximate 5% 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 January 2016 expiration.
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Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $10.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $10.00 strike represents an approximate 5% 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 January 2016 expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new January 2016 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 $10.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $10.00 strike represents an approximate 5% 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 January 2016 expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new January 2016 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 January 2016 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 $10.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $10.00 strike represents an approximate 5% 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 January 2016 expiration.
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2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems to Showcase Entire Portfolio Range at CES 2016
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3D Systems CorporationDDD recently announced that it will showcase its entire range of offerings (both existing and upcoming) at the globally distinguished electronics and technology trade show, International Consumer Electronics Show ("CES") 2016. The trade convention is being held in Las Vegas, NV from Jan 6 to Jan 9.
Ideally the news should have caused a positive vibe among investors as they will have a glimpse of the upcoming head turners. However, the news failed to impress investors. The company's shares plunged 3.1% to close at $9.00 during the regular trading session on Friday, primarily due to unfavorable broader market conditions and sluggish industry trends.
Inside the Headlines
3D Systems will extend its entire range of 3D printers, software and services to demonstrate how 3D solutions are penetrating every aspect of human life, gradually obliterating traditional manufacturing and related processes.
The highlights of the showcase event include the company's growing family of MultiJet 3D printers that are being widely adopted across a broad range of applications such as meticulous jewelry designing, dental wax-ups and functional test prototypes. On the other hand, the Vibrant ColorJet Printing products will help customers understand how the technology is gaining rapid momentum in the modern market of photorealistic models used for product design and architecture.
3D Systems also plans to unveil its recent collaboration with America-based footwear manufacturer New Balance, and demonstrate how its Selective Laser Sintering technology is supporting the latter's "commercial running shoe". Under Direct Metal Printing, currently very popular in sectors like aerospace, automotive and healthcare, 3D Systems plans to introduce its next-generation Direct Metal Printer series including the ProX DMP 320. This latest edition is engineered for better throughput and high precision direct metal printing.
Also, customers can expect to witness advanced editions of Cube and CubePro series, desktop and classroom solutions for engineering personnel. Other products like Quickparts, offering tailor-made manufacturing service, highly advanced engineering software & hardware tools and healthcare solutions, will also be showcased.
To Conclude
3D technology has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing and improve the commercial space. Various companies, ranging from hospital managers to car manufacturers, are now opting for varied 3D solutions to address simple make-to-stock orders as well as complex, engineer-to-order production strategies. To maximize its growth potential, 3D Systems is currently focusing on three strategic initiatives, namely, improvement of existing 3D printers, strengthening partnerships and enhancing productivity, to fuel its growth engine.
Echoing similar sentiments, market research firm Canalys stated in its Sep 2015 report that 3D printer shipments jumped 52% year over year in the first half of 2015 on a global basis backed by robust demand. Overall, sales of 3D printers and associated materials & services rose 20% to about $1.8 billion in first-half 2015. Going forward, the company expects its portfolio of innovative products to drive more than 30% organic growth over the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings.
However, persistently challenging market conditions, in the last few quarters, have been affecting customers' capital investment cycles, reducing demand across all geographies. This, in turn, has adversely impacted 3D System's financial performance. At the same time, factors such as foreign currency fluctuations, intensifying competition from other established players like Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , Materialise NV MTLS and Voxeljet AG VJET , and the dynamic nature of the industry add to the concerns of this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD recently announced that it will showcase its entire range of offerings (both existing and upcoming) at the globally distinguished electronics and technology trade show, International Consumer Electronics Show ("CES") 2016. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Inside the Headlines 3D Systems will extend its entire range of 3D printers, software and services to demonstrate how 3D solutions are penetrating every aspect of human life, gradually obliterating traditional manufacturing and related processes.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD recently announced that it will showcase its entire range of offerings (both existing and upcoming) at the globally distinguished electronics and technology trade show, International Consumer Electronics Show ("CES") 2016. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Other products like Quickparts, offering tailor-made manufacturing service, highly advanced engineering software & hardware tools and healthcare solutions, will also be showcased.
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3D Systems CorporationDDD recently announced that it will showcase its entire range of offerings (both existing and upcoming) at the globally distinguished electronics and technology trade show, International Consumer Electronics Show ("CES") 2016. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Inside the Headlines 3D Systems will extend its entire range of 3D printers, software and services to demonstrate how 3D solutions are penetrating every aspect of human life, gradually obliterating traditional manufacturing and related processes.
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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 VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems CorporationDDD recently announced that it will showcase its entire range of offerings (both existing and upcoming) at the globally distinguished electronics and technology trade show, International Consumer Electronics Show ("CES") 2016. This latest edition is engineered for better throughput and high precision direct metal printing.
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2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC
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3 Reasons Proto Labs, Inc. Is Crushing 3D Systems and Stratasys in 2015
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Since the start of 2015, the two largest 3D printing stocks by revenue -- Stratasys and 3D Systems -- have lost about 70% of their value. During the same time, shares of rapid manufacturer and 3D printing service provider Proto Labs are about flat.
PRLB data by YCharts .
Overall, there are three major reasons why Proto Labs is outshining 3D Systems and Stratasys in 2015.
No hardware headwinds
In the first nine months of 2015, Stratasys' total revenue declined by 2% annually, while 3D Systems' revenue increased by a modest 3.6%. Breaking it down by segment, it's clear that the weakness stemmed from product sales -- 3D printing hardware.
Data sources: Stratasys and 3D Systems. *Growth rate includes Harvest Technologies and Solid Concepts acquisitions.
Stratasys' working theory is that the 3D printing industry experienced tremendous growth in 2013 and 2014, which created an oversupply of capacity in the marketplace today, and is prompting customers to delay additional 3D printer purchases. 3D Systems echoed this sentiment, citing weak capital spending in areas like automotive, oil and gas, healthcare, and aviation.
Year to date, Proto Labs' revenue performance has far exceeded 3D Systems' and Stratasys', thanks to its 100% services-based model that's proven to be less sensitive to softening capital spending:
PRLB Revenue (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
No Pepsi to Proto Labs' Coke
The competition in the 3D printing hardware business is fierce and expected to intensify with Carbon3D, HP , and Canon entering the fray next year. These well-funded competitors have developed proprietary 3D printing technology that aims to address many of the shortcomings believed to be holding back overall adoption. Consequently, 3D Systems and Stratasys could face greater challenges if newer technologies make their hardware appear inferior.
Proto Labs, on the other hand, enjoys far less competition because the manufacturing services industry is highly fragmented and often slow to turn around orders. This dynamic has allowed Proto Labs to establish itself as lowest cost and fastest provider that can take a product developer through the entire design and manufacturing process -- from conceptual model or prototype using 3D printing, to a mid-volume manufacturing run exceeding 10,000 units using injection molding -- all in a matter of weeks.
Ultimately, the level of capital, equipment, automation technology, and expertise required to replicate Proto Labs' quick-turn model in its entirety creates a high barrier of entry for new competition. In practice, this competitive advantage has allowed Proto Labs to consistently grow the number of product developers it serves, further reinforcing the value proposition of its model.
To be clear, 3D Systems and Stratasys also offer 3D printing and manufacturing services, but they remain a secondary (and smaller) focus to their overall businesses, and don't provide the scale or speed Proto Labs can offer.
Disciplined management
Throughout 2015, 3D Systems and Stratasys have experienced execution issues and blunders, while Proto Labs has delivered on its promise to serve more product developers by expanding its manufacturing services and marketing efforts.
In retrospect, 3D Systems' hyper-aggressive acquisition strategy distracted management from properly focusing on its operations, and Stratasys' overly ambitious plan to merge with and acquire 3D printing companies at hefty premiums ended poorly with a series massive writedowns, the most recent being a $910 million doozy of a writedown in the third quarter.
At the same time, Proto Labs CEO Vicki Holt has demonstrated discipline when it comes execution and making acquisitions that add value to the business. Since Holt's appointment as CEO in Feb. 2014, Proto Labs acquired Fineline Prototyping, which introduced 3D printing services to Proto Labs' offerings, the number of unique product developers served in a quarter increased by over 44%, and it acquired Alphaform AG, a European 3D printing service provider to bolster its position in the region and bring new technologies online.
To illustrate Proto Labs' ability to make acquisitions, 70% of its customers utilized 3D printing prior to acquiring Fineline. In the third quarter, Fineline reported annual sales growth of 79%. Moreover, Proto Labs paid $10 million for Alphaform, which appears to be a bargain compared to the $16 million in annual revenue it's expected to generate during its first year.
No contest
Putting it all together, it becomes clear Proto Labs currently has what 3D Systems and Stratasys lack: a meaningful competitive advantage in a less established industry, disciplined management, and solid execution. Conversely, 3D Systems and Stratasys are in the midst of navigating 3D printing industry headwinds -- softening capital spending and increased competition -- while simultaneously working to improve their operations.
From an investor perspective, it's a heck of a lot easier for Proto Labs to keep on winning than it is for 3D Systems and Stratasys to turn things around.
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Stratasys' working theory is that the 3D printing industry experienced tremendous growth in 2013 and 2014, which created an oversupply of capacity in the marketplace today, and is prompting customers to delay additional 3D printer purchases. Ultimately, the level of capital, equipment, automation technology, and expertise required to replicate Proto Labs' quick-turn model in its entirety creates a high barrier of entry for new competition. Disciplined management Throughout 2015, 3D Systems and Stratasys have experienced execution issues and blunders, while Proto Labs has delivered on its promise to serve more product developers by expanding its manufacturing services and marketing efforts.
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Year to date, Proto Labs' revenue performance has far exceeded 3D Systems' and Stratasys', thanks to its 100% services-based model that's proven to be less sensitive to softening capital spending: PRLB Revenue (Quarterly) data by YCharts . Since Holt's appointment as CEO in Feb. 2014, Proto Labs acquired Fineline Prototyping, which introduced 3D printing services to Proto Labs' offerings, the number of unique product developers served in a quarter increased by over 44%, and it acquired Alphaform AG, a European 3D printing service provider to bolster its position in the region and bring new technologies online. No contest Putting it all together, it becomes clear Proto Labs currently has what 3D Systems and Stratasys lack: a meaningful competitive advantage in a less established industry, disciplined management, and solid execution.
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Year to date, Proto Labs' revenue performance has far exceeded 3D Systems' and Stratasys', thanks to its 100% services-based model that's proven to be less sensitive to softening capital spending: PRLB Revenue (Quarterly) data by YCharts . To be clear, 3D Systems and Stratasys also offer 3D printing and manufacturing services, but they remain a secondary (and smaller) focus to their overall businesses, and don't provide the scale or speed Proto Labs can offer. Since Holt's appointment as CEO in Feb. 2014, Proto Labs acquired Fineline Prototyping, which introduced 3D printing services to Proto Labs' offerings, the number of unique product developers served in a quarter increased by over 44%, and it acquired Alphaform AG, a European 3D printing service provider to bolster its position in the region and bring new technologies online.
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During the same time, shares of rapid manufacturer and 3D printing service provider Proto Labs are about flat. Since Holt's appointment as CEO in Feb. 2014, Proto Labs acquired Fineline Prototyping, which introduced 3D printing services to Proto Labs' offerings, the number of unique product developers served in a quarter increased by over 44%, and it acquired Alphaform AG, a European 3D printing service provider to bolster its position in the region and bring new technologies online. In the third quarter, Fineline reported annual sales growth of 79%.
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2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC
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Will 3D Systems Continue to be Hurt by Weak Market Woes?
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We have issued an updated research report on 3D Systems CorporationDDD on Nov 26, 2015. Over the past few quarters, 3D Systems has been experiencing unfavorable broader market conditions that have badly hit its financial performance.
Continuing with that, the company came up with dismal earnings yet again in the third quarter. Particularly, revenues from 3D printing products and services were significantly undermined due to continued challenging market conditions that adversely impacted customers' capital investment cycles and reduced demand across all geographies. Also, total printer sales decreased 26%, design & manufacturing revenues dipped 9% and consumer revenues tumbled 14%, all on a year-over-year basis.
Unimpressively, 3D Systems had also withdrawn its guidance in the first quarter of 2015 due to strong volatility in the macroeconomic environment, which severely upset investors. Macroeconomic factors such as economic slowdown, inflation, currency fluctuations, commodity prices and credit availability negatively impacted the company's performance. If these problems persist, 3D Systems' earnings will be curbed going forward. Also, strong competition from other established players like Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , Materialise NV MTLS and Voxeljet AG VJET remains an overhang.
Echoing similar sentiments, over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2015 declined to loss per share of 8 cents from earnings per share of 3 cents. Also, for 2016, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share tumbled to 10 cents from 31 cents. Consequently, the company currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong sell).
Nevertheless, 3D Systems is currently focusing on three strategic initiatives, namely, improvement of existing 3D printers, strengthening partnerships and enhancing productivity to stoke further growth. Further, 3D technology has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing and improve the commercial space. Consequently, the company has been expanding its operation processes to meet increasing demand across diverse sectors.Going forward, the company expects its portfolio of innovative products to drive more than 30% organic growth over the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings. We believe these efforts will significantly support 3D Systems' growth, going forward.
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We have issued an updated research report on 3D Systems CorporationDDD on Nov 26, 2015. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Particularly, revenues from 3D printing products and services were significantly undermined due to continued challenging market conditions that adversely impacted customers' capital investment cycles and reduced demand across all geographies.
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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 VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We have issued an updated research report on 3D Systems CorporationDDD on Nov 26, 2015. Also, strong competition from other established players like Stratasys Ltd. SSYS , Materialise NV MTLS and Voxeljet AG VJET remains an overhang.
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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 VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We have issued an updated research report on 3D Systems CorporationDDD on Nov 26, 2015. Consequently, the company has been expanding its operation processes to meet increasing demand across diverse sectors.Going forward, the company expects its portfolio of innovative products to drive more than 30% organic growth over the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings.
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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 VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We have issued an updated research report on 3D Systems CorporationDDD on Nov 26, 2015. Continuing with that, the company came up with dismal earnings yet again in the third quarter.
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2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC
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New Strong Sell Stocks for November 27th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS )
AES Corp ( AES )
Allergan PLC ( AGN )
Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) AES Corp ( AES ) Allergan PLC ( AGN ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ADDUS HOMECARE (ADUS): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLERGAN PLC (AGN): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): 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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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) AES Corp ( AES ) Allergan PLC ( AGN ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ADDUS HOMECARE (ADUS): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLERGAN PLC (AGN): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): 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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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) AES Corp ( AES ) Allergan PLC ( AGN ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ADDUS HOMECARE (ADUS): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLERGAN PLC (AGN): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): 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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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) AES Corp ( AES ) Allergan PLC ( AGN ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ADDUS HOMECARE (ADUS): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLERGAN PLC (AGN): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): 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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2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Printing Stocks' Dream Run
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After a torrid run in the just-concluded earnings season, 3D Printing stocks seem to have found their momentum back as exhibited by the recent upsurge in share prices. Although most of the companies in the sector had reported in the red, woefully missing their respective earnings estimates, the sudden reversal in share price performance indicates that the worst is probably over.
Comparative Stock Market Performance
Judging by the last five days trading performance relative to stock prices, the 3D Printing stocks had a phenomenal run despite the industry shake-ups relative to the abysmal earnings surprises. Leading the pack is The ExOne Company XONE that is up 24.2% compared with the benchmark S&P 500 index performance of 0.3%. Next in queue is Voxeljet AG VJET (up 15.2%), followed by Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (up 6.7%) and 3D Systems Corporation DDD (up 4.9%).
Stratasys appears to be the lone bright spot in the earnings chart among these stocks with a positive earnings surprise of 66.7%. However, the below-par third-quarter performance was primarily attributable to the short-term imbalance in the demand and supply chain due to macroeconomic factors and was in no way attributable to any shortcoming in the industry per say.
Inherent Growth Prospects
Since its conception in the '80s, the 3D Printing stocks have graduated from being a novelty to having an enterprise focus with widespread usage in diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, technology and medical. Of late, 3D Printing technology has also ventured into creative sectors like fashion and gaming. The technology has even found application in the sports industry for the development of custom protective gear and spike plates for soccer shoes. The retail sector has also deployed the technology for manufacturing jewellery and home decor items among others.
As manufacturing applications increase and markets mature, ROI is likely to rise manifold. In addition, operating costs are comparatively much lower than traditional manufacturing process owing to higher efficiency and lower wastes through sustainable manufacturing practices. A low probability of errors, ability to develop customized products, proficient use of varied raw materials and competency over traditional processes are the driving factors for the industry.
Prime Long-Term Potential
According to market research firm CONTEXT, over half a million 3D printers have already been shipped across the globe between the 1980's and mid-2015 and the industry is currently on track to ship its millionth unit by 2017. Data from Wohlers Report 2014 reveal that the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in revenue in 2013 to $12.8 billion by 2018, and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenue by 2020 with a CAGR of 34%.
As the industry begins to stabilize after probably reaching its bottom, the market is primed for new entrants to lead the way. These include established players from the 2D printing market like Canon Inc. CAJ , Ricoh Company, Ltd. RICOY and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company HPE . Whether these incumbents will be able to augment the overall industry with their proven expertise remains to be seen. But it has surely given fresh impetus and lively competition to other 3D Printing stocks.
Moving Forward
We believe that as 3D Printing begins to permeate across more sectors, the time is ripe for investors to enter the arena and ride the impending wave of growth. Moreover, the entry of new players will act as a catalyst for the industry and has the potential to redefine market dynamics.
Investors should watch out for the 3D Printing space, as the industry seems to be on the brink of a major transformation, with expanding end markets, burgeoning applications for the technology and rising new players. So isn't this the right time to cash in on some premium 3D stocks?
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Next in queue is Voxeljet AG VJET (up 15.2%), followed by Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (up 6.7%) and 3D Systems Corporation DDD (up 4.9%). Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report CANON INC ADR (CAJ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report RICOH LTD ADR (RICOY): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PKD ENT (HPE): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Although most of the companies in the sector had reported in the red, woefully missing their respective earnings estimates, the sudden reversal in share price performance indicates that the worst is probably over.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report CANON INC ADR (CAJ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report RICOH LTD ADR (RICOY): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PKD ENT (HPE): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Next in queue is Voxeljet AG VJET (up 15.2%), followed by Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (up 6.7%) and 3D Systems Corporation DDD (up 4.9%). Comparative Stock Market Performance Judging by the last five days trading performance relative to stock prices, the 3D Printing stocks had a phenomenal run despite the industry shake-ups relative to the abysmal earnings surprises.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report CANON INC ADR (CAJ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report RICOH LTD ADR (RICOY): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PKD ENT (HPE): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Next in queue is Voxeljet AG VJET (up 15.2%), followed by Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (up 6.7%) and 3D Systems Corporation DDD (up 4.9%). Comparative Stock Market Performance Judging by the last five days trading performance relative to stock prices, the 3D Printing stocks had a phenomenal run despite the industry shake-ups relative to the abysmal earnings surprises.
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Next in queue is Voxeljet AG VJET (up 15.2%), followed by Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (up 6.7%) and 3D Systems Corporation DDD (up 4.9%). Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report CANON INC ADR (CAJ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report RICOH LTD ADR (RICOY): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PKD ENT (HPE): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Comparative Stock Market Performance Judging by the last five days trading performance relative to stock prices, the 3D Printing stocks had a phenomenal run despite the industry shake-ups relative to the abysmal earnings surprises.
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2015-11-25 00:00:00 UTC
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Interesting DDD Put And Call Options For January 2016
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/interesting-ddd-put-and-call-options-january-2016-2015-11-25
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the January 2016 expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new January 2016 contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $9.00 strike price has a current bid of 55 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $9.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $8.45 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $9.33/share today.
Because the $9.00 strike represents an approximate 4% 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 61%. 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 6.11% return on the cash commitment, or 50.69% 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 $9.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $9.50 strike price has a current bid of 60 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of DDD stock at the current price level of $9.33/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $9.50. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 8.25% if the stock gets called away at the January 2016 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 $9.50 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $9.50 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 50%. 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 6.43% boost of extra return to the investor, or 53.35% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost .
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 58%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 55%. Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 252 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $9.33) to be 54%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
Top YieldBoost Calls of the S&P 500 »
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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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 $9.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $9.50 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 January 2016 expiration.
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Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $9.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $9.50 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 January 2016 expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new January 2016 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 $9.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $9.50 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 January 2016 expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new January 2016 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 January 2016 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 $9.50 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $9.50 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 January 2016 expiration.
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Noteworthy Wednesday Option Activity: SBGI, DDD, FRO
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Symbol: SBGI), where a total of 5,669 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 566,900 underlying shares. That amounts to about 43.3% of SBGI's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.3 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $26 strike call option expiring December 18, 2015 , with 2,550 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 255,000 underlying shares of SBGI. Below is a chart showing SBGI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $26 strike highlighted in orange:
3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 14,060 contracts, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares or approximately 38.7% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $9 strike call option expiring November 27, 2015 , with 2,846 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 284,600 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $9 strike highlighted in orange:
And Frontline Ltd (Symbol: FRO) options are showing a volume of 4,762 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 476,200 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 35.4% of FRO's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.3 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $3 strike call option expiring January 15, 2016 , with 4,100 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 410,000 underlying shares of FRO. Below is a chart showing FRO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $3 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for SBGI options , DDD options , or FRO options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
Today's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 »
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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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Particularly high volume was seen for the $9 strike call option expiring November 27, 2015 , with 2,846 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 284,600 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing SBGI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $26 strike highlighted in orange: 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 14,060 contracts, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares or approximately 38.7% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.6 million shares. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $9 strike highlighted in orange: And Frontline Ltd (Symbol: FRO) options are showing a volume of 4,762 contracts thus far today.
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Below is a chart showing SBGI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $26 strike highlighted in orange: 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 14,060 contracts, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares or approximately 38.7% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.6 million shares. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $9 strike highlighted in orange: And Frontline Ltd (Symbol: FRO) options are showing a volume of 4,762 contracts thus far today. Below is a chart showing FRO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $3 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for SBGI options , DDD options , or FRO options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing SBGI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $26 strike highlighted in orange: 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 14,060 contracts, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares or approximately 38.7% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $9 strike call option expiring November 27, 2015 , with 2,846 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 284,600 underlying shares of DDD. Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $9 strike highlighted in orange: And Frontline Ltd (Symbol: FRO) options are showing a volume of 4,762 contracts thus far today.
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Below is a chart showing SBGI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $26 strike highlighted in orange: 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw options trading volume of 14,060 contracts, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares or approximately 38.7% of DDD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.6 million shares. Below is a chart showing FRO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $3 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for SBGI options , DDD options , or FRO options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Particularly high volume was seen for the $9 strike call option expiring November 27, 2015 , with 2,846 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 284,600 underlying shares of DDD.
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2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC
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New Strong Sell Stocks for November 24th
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/new-strong-sell-stocks-for-november-24th-2015-11-24
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI )
Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP )
America's Car-Mart, Inc. ( CRMT )
Astec Industries, Inc. ( ASTE )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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AMERICAS CAR-MT (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report
ASTEC INDS INC (ASTE): Free Stock Analysis Report
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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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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) America's Car-Mart, Inc. ( CRMT ) Astec Industries, Inc. ( ASTE ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLEGHENY TECH (ATI): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): Free Stock Analysis Report AMERICAS CAR-MT (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report ASTEC INDS INC (ASTE): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) America's Car-Mart, Inc. ( CRMT ) Astec Industries, Inc. ( ASTE ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLEGHENY TECH (ATI): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): Free Stock Analysis Report AMERICAS CAR-MT (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report ASTEC INDS INC (ASTE): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) America's Car-Mart, Inc. ( CRMT ) Astec Industries, Inc. ( ASTE ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLEGHENY TECH (ATI): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): Free Stock Analysis Report AMERICAS CAR-MT (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report ASTEC INDS INC (ASTE): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) America's Car-Mart, Inc. ( CRMT ) Astec Industries, Inc. ( ASTE ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLEGHENY TECH (ATI): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE HLDGS (AHGP): Free Stock Analysis Report AMERICAS CAR-MT (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report ASTEC INDS INC (ASTE): 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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2015-11-18 00:00:00 UTC
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New Strong Sell Stocks for November 18th
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/new-strong-sell-stocks-for-november-18th-2015-11-18
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
American International Group Inc ( AIG )
Avid Technology, Inc. ( AVID )
Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA )
Calgon Carbon Corporation ( CCC )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report
CALGON CARBON (CCC): Free Stock Analysis Report
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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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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) American International Group Inc ( AIG ) Avid Technology, Inc. ( AVID ) Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA ) Calgon Carbon Corporation ( CCC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER INTL GRP (AIG): Free Stock Analysis Report AVID TECH INC (AVID): Free Stock Analysis Report BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report CALGON CARBON (CCC): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) American International Group Inc ( AIG ) Avid Technology, Inc. ( AVID ) Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA ) Calgon Carbon Corporation ( CCC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER INTL GRP (AIG): Free Stock Analysis Report AVID TECH INC (AVID): Free Stock Analysis Report BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report CALGON CARBON (CCC): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) American International Group Inc ( AIG ) Avid Technology, Inc. ( AVID ) Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA ) Calgon Carbon Corporation ( CCC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER INTL GRP (AIG): Free Stock Analysis Report AVID TECH INC (AVID): Free Stock Analysis Report BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report CALGON CARBON (CCC): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) American International Group Inc ( AIG ) Avid Technology, Inc. ( AVID ) Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA ) Calgon Carbon Corporation ( CCC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AMER INTL GRP (AIG): Free Stock Analysis Report AVID TECH INC (AVID): Free Stock Analysis Report BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report CALGON CARBON (CCC): 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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3D Systems to Boost Robotic Surgery with Collaborations
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3D SystemsDDD recently partnered with two major healthcare companies, namely, Intuitive Surgical ISRG and Fundamentals of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery ("FRGS") group, to expand its Simbionix training product line for women. This move is expected to improve the company's contribution toward robotic surgical routines, thereby strengthening its competitive position in the healthcare market.
By collaborating with Intuitive Surgical, 3D Systems aims to develop a unique training module for simulation-based hysterectomy, helped by the former's proprietary robotic manipulator-enabled surgical system "da Vinci Xi". This will allow medical professionals to obtain hands-on training of an entire surgical procedure, thus enhancing patients' safety.
On the other hand, the company's partnership with FRGS group is intended to develop a Hysterectomy Procedural Tasks training module for boosting the latter's education and training curriculum. Powered by 3D Systems' RobotiX Mentor, the task-based module uses a rather developed virtual reality surgical simulation-based training method, which promises significant improvement in robotic surgeries.
Ever since robotic surgeries were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1999, it has seen extensive adoption among medical professionals. Data from Committee on Gynecologic Practice suggests that robot-assisted surgeries are conducted in over 2,025 sites in the U.S., and the count grows at an annual rate of 25%. Currently, it is the second most common surgical procedure in the U.S., with growing demand for minimally invasive hysterectomies.
According to market research and consulting firm Markets and Markets, 3D printing medical devices is a thriving industry that is projected to grow 25.3% during 2015-2020, and will be worth $2.13 billion by 2020. Year to date, on a geographical basis, North America accounts for the highest revenues as well as market share in 3D printing, closely followed by Europe. Currently, Stratasys Ltd. SSYS is the key player in the 3D medical devices market, followed by 3D Systems, Materialise NV MTLS and Arcam.
As patients' safety is of paramount importance in the healthcare market, medical professionals strive to develop advanced and more competent training programs. We believe 3D Systems remains well equipped to cater to these needs with its existing line of training modules including LAP and PELVIC mentors. Moreover, positive market trends and the company's dominant position in the 3D printing industry will likely contribute to its growth, going forward.
However, hefty price tag of 3D printing techniques and scarcity of skilled professionals pose headwinds for 3D Systems' growth momentum. At the same time, unfavorable macroeconomic factors and currency fluctuations continue to bother this Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) stock's financials.
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3D SystemsDDD recently partnered with two major healthcare companies, namely, Intuitive Surgical ISRG and Fundamentals of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery ("FRGS") group, to expand its Simbionix training product line for women. Click to get this free report INTUITIVE SURG (ISRG): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Powered by 3D Systems' RobotiX Mentor, the task-based module uses a rather developed virtual reality surgical simulation-based training method, which promises significant improvement in robotic surgeries.
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3D SystemsDDD recently partnered with two major healthcare companies, namely, Intuitive Surgical ISRG and Fundamentals of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery ("FRGS") group, to expand its Simbionix training product line for women. Click to get this free report INTUITIVE SURG (ISRG): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): 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 INTUITIVE SURG (ISRG): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D SystemsDDD recently partnered with two major healthcare companies, namely, Intuitive Surgical ISRG and Fundamentals of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery ("FRGS") group, to expand its Simbionix training product line for women. By collaborating with Intuitive Surgical, 3D Systems aims to develop a unique training module for simulation-based hysterectomy, helped by the former's proprietary robotic manipulator-enabled surgical system "da Vinci Xi".
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3D SystemsDDD recently partnered with two major healthcare companies, namely, Intuitive Surgical ISRG and Fundamentals of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery ("FRGS") group, to expand its Simbionix training product line for women. Click to get this free report INTUITIVE SURG (ISRG): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, positive market trends and the company's dominant position in the 3D printing industry will likely contribute to its growth, going forward.
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Why I Sold My Shares of Stratasys, Ltd. in October
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In the end, it's important not to fall in love with your stocks. For a long time, 3D printing manufacturer Stratasys was one of my favorites. Last month, however, I decided it was time to part ways with it. Read below to find out why.
A great beginning
I first wrote about Stratasys in September 2011, and bought my first shares in January 2012. When I did, I specifically wrote that I favored Stratasys over rival 3D Systems because of its growth strategy. Unlike 3D Systems, which was able to grow at substantial rates through a flurry of acquisitions, Stratasys took a much more restrained approach.
The company made two large acquisitions/mergers after my initial purchase, but I thought those were great moves. By merging with Objet in 2012, Stratasys gained a footprint in new industries, as well as greater geographic diversity. And when it announced the acquisition of Makerbot, the consumer-facing 3D printing company was growing like gangbusters.
The stock itself had a tremendous ride up during this time.
Then, trouble began to surface
Like all industries that balloon overnight, 3D printing stocks became a bubble. When growth started to turn sluggish at 3D Systems, investors got scared, and the entire industry began a slow move downward.
This alone was of little concern to me. I bought Stratasys because I thought it provided a groundbreaking technology, and had a smart management team in place that was growing revenue with cost restraint. Just because the stock itself experienced a temporary bubble didn't mean I would sell out -- I was in this for the long run.
More alarming details, however, surfaced in February 2014. Management pre-released very disappointing results. The main culprit was the Makerbot unit, which saw revenue growth go from almost triple digits to just 7%. The company's fifth-generation printer was simply a disaster, and Stratasys took the first (of what would eventually become multiple) goodwill writedown for its purchase of Makerbot.
At the time, I still believed in Stratasys. I argued that Makerbot represented just 16% of overall revenue, and that the company was allowed, after all, to make a mistake here or there. Just as important, I noted that its growth in printers to enterprise and industrial customers was still strong. As I said at the time, "[T]he company grew overall revenue by 62%, and organic growth clocked in at 36%."
The final straw
But this final strength -- that of the non-consumer division -- has also come crashing down. In May, the company announced that organic growth was flat year over year. In July, organic revenue actually shrank 10%. And in the most recent quarter, organic revenue wasn't even included in its release. That may be because overall revenue was down an astounding 18%.
On top of that, the company has taken massive hits for goodwill writedowns. In essence, this is a way of admitting that it has overpaid for certain acquisitions. Over the last nine months, Stratasys has announced over $1 billion in goodwill impairments. Not only that, it is reviewing to see if further impairments might be necessary.
This trend represented more than enough red flags to get me out of the stock. While some might think that now is an excellent time to buy -- and, indeed, it might be -- I simply think that any sustainable competitive advantages have dried up, as has my confidence in management to grow the company sustainably.
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When growth started to turn sluggish at 3D Systems, investors got scared, and the entire industry began a slow move downward. I bought Stratasys because I thought it provided a groundbreaking technology, and had a smart management team in place that was growing revenue with cost restraint. The company's fifth-generation printer was simply a disaster, and Stratasys took the first (of what would eventually become multiple) goodwill writedown for its purchase of Makerbot.
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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 May, the company announced that organic growth was flat year over year.
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The company's fifth-generation printer was simply a disaster, and Stratasys took the first (of what would eventually become multiple) goodwill writedown for its purchase of Makerbot. As I said at the time, "[T]he company grew overall revenue by 62%, and organic growth clocked in at 36%." The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, 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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A great beginning I first wrote about Stratasys in September 2011, and bought my first shares in January 2012. As I said at the time, "[T]he company grew overall revenue by 62%, and organic growth clocked in at 36%." Over the last nine months, Stratasys has announced over $1 billion in goodwill impairments.
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6 Stocks That Could Double In 2016
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As long as most of your money is invested in high-quality, stable companies, there's absolutely nothing wrong with doing some speculating on companies with massive potential for gains. With that in mind, here are six stocks that our experts feel have a realistic chance to double within the next year.
Selena Maranjian : Lumber Liquidators is one stock that could double in 2016. A key reason for that is that the stock has plunged more than 70% during the past year, dropping enough to now make it look like a bargain, according to some measures. You can't assess its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio because it recently posted a net loss, not net earnings. But its price-to-sales ratio was recently 0.4, well below its five-year average of 5.5 and the S&P 500's average of 2.8. Its price-to-cash-flow ratio was 7.7, well below both its five-year-average and the S&P 500's recent level of 11.6.
Numbers aren't everything, though. A look at the big picture will reflect why the stock cratered: The company was whacked by several scandals, leading to much of its top management, including its CEO and CFO, resigning or being replaced. (The scandals featured a powerful 60 Minutes story alleging that the seller of hardwood flooring and other materials had been selling products from China with illegal levels of the carcinogen formaldehyde in it -- and selling some flooring made from illegally harvested wood.)
Where is the company now? Well, there is a path to recovery -- though it's far from certain, as the company is still the subject of various investigations. The stock may well fail to double any time soon. Still, it now has a new CEO, is "developing stronger relationships with suppliers," and plans to open more than 20 new stores this year.
In its third quarter, revenue dropped 11% year over year due partly to scandal-related weakened demand, and also to "our suspension of sales of all laminate flooring sourced from China and the disruption of supply during the replacement of certain engineered hardwood vendors, as well as a stronger competitive environment." Lumber Liquidators' recent price presents a great entry point if you believe in its future.
Sean Williams : There's no beating around the bush: 3D printing companies have had a dismal year. However, looking into 2016, investors with a high tolerance for risk looking for a longer-term growth story might be wise to dig into 3D Systems .
With its shares down around 90% from their peak, 3D Systems looks like a mess. Fresh off yet another quarterly EPS and revenue shortfall in the third quarter, 3D Systems put the blame on weakened capital investments and reduced demand across the globe. It's also dealt with supply-chain issues related to the introduction of new products during the last couple of years.
However, there are reasons to believe that 3D Systems could have a much brighter year in 2016. To begin with, the company is seeing growth in its healthcare segment, and it ended the latest quarter with $157.5 million in cash on hand. At the moment, this cash comprises around 15% of the company's valuation, and is acting as extra cushion for the company while it attempts to navigate choppy global demand in non-healthcare industries.
3D Systems also has an exceptionally high level of short interest: 33.8 million shares compared to a float of 106.3 million shares. With the company now trading below book value and well capitalized, it wouldn't take much good news -- say a revenue beat in 2016, or an earnings-accretive acquisition -- to create a possible short squeeze.
Finally, we're talking about a long-term growth story that, at least on paper, seems to make a lot of sense. 3D printing has the ability to lower long-term business expenses across a variety of industries. If 3D Systems can simply demonstrate sales stabilization in 2016, it's possible the stock could see the $20 level once again.
Cheryl Swanson : Targeted cancer treatment biotech Exelixis has a shot at doubling in 2016, based on the chance it could vastly expand the commercial potential for one of its drugs. Chance is the key word here, because Exelixis is strictly a high-risk/high-reward stock. Still, thanks to a nod from the FDA, the company now has two highly promising drugs on the market.
Exelixis' first drug, Cometriq, is already being used to treat a rare form of thyroid cancer. Cometriq hauled in sales of $17.4 million in the first half of 2015. While that's pocket change for a cancer drug, the company is working hard to expand Cometriq's indications. Next up is approval for kidney cancer, and thanks to a near-doubling of progression-free survival in its METEOR study, that approval looks almost in the bag.
Kidney cancer is one of the top ten most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer in the U.S., so an FDA nod would expand the drug's potential from just a few hundred patients a year to a treatable population of 17,000. Cometriq is also being evaluating in liver cancer, with final data expected in 2017.
Exelixis has another extremely exciting product in its pipeline -- cobimetrinib. On November 10, the FDA green-lighted the drug as part of a melanoma "cocktail" treatment with Roche's Zelboraf. The cobi/Zelboraf combination has enormous potential to become the standard-of-care therapy for BRAF-mutated melanoma patients. At least one analyst has projected a possible $790 million revenue opportunity just in the U.S., where Exelixis has a 50% profit share. Doubling is a tall order, but this biotech appears to have turned the corner in its clinical pipeline, and the stock is certainly worth monitoring.
Matt Frankel: One stock that I think has the potential to double (or more) in the next year is Twitter . Not only is the stock trading at a huge discount -- down more than 46% since April -- but there are several reasons to be optimistic going forward.
Twitter's revenue continues to grow impressively, up 64% from the same quarter a year ago. And although it's occurring at a slower rate than in previous years, Twitter's active user base continues to grow. CEO Jack Dorsey is back in control, and seems genuinely committed to getting the company pointed in the right direction.
Most importantly, Twitter's management understands what the problem is. With 95% brand recognition in its key markets, but only a 30% penetration rate, Twitter is simply not appealing enough to the masses -- yet. In other words, too many people don't really understand why they should use Twitter. In the company's press release, Dorsey said that the company's three main priorities are "ensuring more disciplined execution, simplifying our services, and better communicating the value of our platform."
Recently, the company has taken steps to appeal to the masses with newer offerings such as Moments, Vine, and Periscope. The bottom line is that Twitter knows what it hasn't done well, and is investing considerable resources to fix it. If successful, we could see Twitter's user base spike, which would translate to higher revenue and a boost to its stock.
Dan Caplinger : It takes a special stock to double in a single year, and often, those stocks also carry big risk. That's certainly true of iron-ore specialist Cliffs Natural Resources , which has been struggling with poor conditions in the commodities markets along with the operational challenges of restructuring to focus on its best profit opportunities.
Cliffs Natural's stock has plunged in recent years as it pulled back from its presence in Canada, and largely concentrated on its assets in the Great Lakes region. With the goal of supplying steelmakers in the region, Cliffs wants to use its geographical proximity to fend off international competition and sustain premium prices compared to the world market. Efforts to cut costs have had some success, but what could really move the stock price higher would be an unexpected boost in iron-ore demand that would, in turn, drive market prices for the commodity upward.
With massive short interest of 40% of the company's share float, many investors are betting against Cliffs Natural, and there's a real risk that shareholders could lose everything if the company's strategy fails. Nevertheless, if Cliffs can pull off a victory, it could squeeze short-sellers and create a huge run-up in the stock to recover some of its lost ground in recent years.
Jason Hall : One stock with a great chance of doubling over the next year or so is Chart Industries . If you've followed the company for a few years, you may think I'm crazy, considering the company's stock is down 85% from its peak in late 2013:
Chart's core business is cryogenic gas processing for the energy, industrial, and biomedical industries. Huge expectations that global demand for natural gas would lead to big growth for Chart led the company's stock to skyrocket to those levels before steadily declining ever since.
This is less of a reaction to the quality of Chart's business, and more a "normalization" of the stock price from the market's high expectations, which haven't really panned out. The thing is, the sell-off looks far overdone:
Chart's stock price has fallen because the expectations have changed; but we aren't talking about a company on the edge of failure:
Not only has the company been consistently profitable, but management has taken steps to lower costs in the current demand environment, setting it up to comfortably ride out the downturn until demand recovers. Once the market catches on, Chart's stock is likely to go way up.
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Cheryl Swanson owns shares of 3D Systems. Dan Caplinger has no position in any stocks mentioned. Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems and Lumber Liquidators. Matthew Frankel owns shares of Cliffs Natural Resources and Twitter. Matthew Frankel has the following options: long January 2017 $20 calls on Twitter. Sean Williams owns shares of Exelixis. Selena Maranjian owns shares of Exelixis. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Chart Industries, Lumber Liquidators, and Twitter. The Motley Fool owns shares of Cliffs Natural Resources. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Exelixis. 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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That's certainly true of iron-ore specialist Cliffs Natural Resources , which has been struggling with poor conditions in the commodities markets along with the operational challenges of restructuring to focus on its best profit opportunities. With the goal of supplying steelmakers in the region, Cliffs wants to use its geographical proximity to fend off international competition and sustain premium prices compared to the world market. Huge expectations that global demand for natural gas would lead to big growth for Chart led the company's stock to skyrocket to those levels before steadily declining ever since.
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3D Systems also has an exceptionally high level of short interest: 33.8 million shares compared to a float of 106.3 million shares. Huge expectations that global demand for natural gas would lead to big growth for Chart led the company's stock to skyrocket to those levels before steadily declining ever since. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Chart Industries, Lumber Liquidators, and Twitter.
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Dan Caplinger : It takes a special stock to double in a single year, and often, those stocks also carry big risk. If you've followed the company for a few years, you may think I'm crazy, considering the company's stock is down 85% from its peak in late 2013: Chart's core business is cryogenic gas processing for the energy, industrial, and biomedical industries. The thing is, the sell-off looks far overdone: Chart's stock price has fallen because the expectations have changed; but we aren't talking about a company on the edge of failure: Not only has the company been consistently profitable, but management has taken steps to lower costs in the current demand environment, setting it up to comfortably ride out the downturn until demand recovers.
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Where is the company now? The Motley Fool owns shares of Cliffs Natural Resources. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Exelixis.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: ExOne, 3D Systems, Stratasys and Voxeljet
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - November 13, 2015 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include ExOne Company ( XONE ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ).
Today, Zacks is promoting its ''Buy'' stock recommendations. Get #1Stock of the Day pick for free .
Here are highlights from Thursday's Analyst Blog:
3D Printing Stocks Near 52-Week Lows: Time to Buy?
The broader U.S. equity market marginally dipped on Wednesday with persistent uncertainty over the outlook for the Chinese economy and the closure of the U.S. Treasury market for the Veterans Day. Another probable reason was the further decline in oil prices , which hit catastrophic lows in August this year.
Bringing in no surprises this time, 3D printings stocks also reacted on par with market sentiments. The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company ( XONE ), which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) (down 3.9%).
Notably, 3D Systems and Stratasys dipped to new 52-week lows touching $8.89 and $23.73, respectively, to close at $9.05 and $23.97 (as of Nov 11, 2015). Peers ExOne and Voxeljet are also currently trading near their 52-week low benchmark.
Despite the downtrend, these 3D printing stocks appear to be solid bets.
The Logic
Many investors are prone to dumping stocks hovering around their year-long lows, without considering the rationale that such stocks might have tumbled over the past for various reasons, be they company-specific or macroeconomic. Logically, the shudder in stock markets made these stocks reel.
Nonetheless, low valuations do not always mean that the stock has lost all potential. The market, as commonly known, has a propensity to overreact to both good and bad news, resulting in random stock price movements that do not always rightly match up with the company's long-term fundamentals.
Going with the same logic, we believe the strong long-term prospects of the 3D printing industry make these stocks a 'must buy' in the current scenario.
3D Printing Industry - Growth Catalysts
3D technology has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing and enliven the commercial and professional space. Various companies, ranging from hospital managers to car markers, are now opting for varied 3D solutions to address simple make-to-stock orders to complex, engineer-to-order production strategies.
Apart from aerospace and defense, the trillion-dollar oil & gas industry has emerged as a prospective end-market for 3D printing. Presently, 3D technology is applied to provide customized plastic items, like 3D-printed tissue and organs, metal parts for cars and jet engines, to name a few.
According to a report released by Canalys in September 2015, 3D printer shipments on a global level jumped 52% in the first half of 2015 on a year-over-year basis on the back of robust demand among both consumers and businesses. Overall, the sales of 3D printers and associated materials and services rose by 20% to about $1.8 billion in the first half of this year.
Figures Promising Bright Prospects
Experts have immense faith in the future potential of this technology and expect it to become a viable alternative across several market segments. According to Wohlers Report 2014, the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in revenue in 2013 to $12.8 billion by 2018, and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenue by 2020 with a CAGR of 34%.
Notably, automotive consumer products, government and defense, industrial/business machines, education research, and others (arts and architecture) sectors are expected to raise the demand for 3D printing products. According to a report by Technavio, the worldwide 3D printing market in the electronics industry is expected to rise at a CAGR of 18.94% over the period 2014-2019.
Also, Technavio predicts global 3D printing demand to rise over 45% from 2014-2019, with revenues collection from education industry touching $2,321.65 million by 2019.
In order to capitalize on the industry's robust prospects and consolidate their market share, some 3D firms have been executing strategic acquisitions to take 3D printing to a completely new level. They are increasingly focusing on diversifying their offerings, adding synergistic technology and expanding their domain expertise across cross-industry continuum. Established players like 3D Systems and Stratasys have been pretty much leading with their spree of aggressive acquisitions and product launches.
Bottom-Line
We believe that as 3D printing begins to permeate across more sectors, the time is ripe for investors to enter the arena and ride the impending wave of growth. Moreover, the entry of new players will act as a catalyst for the industry and has the potential to redefine market dynamics. In fact, this has catapulted the spending on research and development at various smaller or rival 3D printing companies.
Investors should watch out for the 3D printing space, as the industry seems to be on the brink of a major transformation, with expanding end markets, burgeoning applications for the technology and rising new players. So isn't this the right time to cash in on some premium 3D stocks?
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include ExOne Company ( XONE ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ). The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company ( XONE ), which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) (down 3.9%). Click to get this free report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include ExOne Company ( XONE ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ). Click to get this free report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company ( XONE ), which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) (down 3.9%).
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Click to get this free report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks recently featured in the blog include ExOne Company ( XONE ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ). The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company ( XONE ), which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) (down 3.9%).
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include ExOne Company ( XONE ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ). The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company ( XONE ), which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) (down 3.9%). Click to get this free report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for November 12th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
AES Corp ( AES )
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI )
Allergan PLC ( AGN )
Ares Management LP ( ARES )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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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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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AES Corp ( AES ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Allergan PLC ( AGN ) Ares Management LP ( ARES ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLEGHENY TECH (ATI): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLERGAN PLC (AGN): Free Stock Analysis Report ARES MANAGEMENT (ARES): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AES Corp ( AES ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Allergan PLC ( AGN ) Ares Management LP ( ARES ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLEGHENY TECH (ATI): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLERGAN PLC (AGN): Free Stock Analysis Report ARES MANAGEMENT (ARES): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AES Corp ( AES ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Allergan PLC ( AGN ) Ares Management LP ( ARES ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLEGHENY TECH (ATI): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLERGAN PLC (AGN): Free Stock Analysis Report ARES MANAGEMENT (ARES): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) AES Corp ( AES ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Allergan PLC ( AGN ) Ares Management LP ( ARES ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLEGHENY TECH (ATI): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLERGAN PLC (AGN): Free Stock Analysis Report ARES MANAGEMENT (ARES): 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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Why 3D Systems (DDD) Could Be Positioned for a Slump
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Similar to wise buying decisions, exiting certain underperformers at the right time helps maximize portfolio returns. Selling off losers can be difficult, but if both the share price and estimates are falling, it could be time to get rid of the security before more losses hit your portfolio.
One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems CorporationDDD , which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year. A Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) further confirms weakness in DDD.
A key reason for this move has been the negative trend in earnings estimate revisions. For the full year, we have seen 4 estimates moving down in the past 30 days, compared with no upward revision. This trend has caused the consensus estimate to trend lower, going from earnings of 7 cents a share a month ago to its current level of a loss of 8 cents.
Also, for the current quarter, 3D Systems has seen 3 downward estimate revisions versus no revision in the opposite direction, dragging the consensus estimate down to a loss of 1 penny a share from earnings of 8 cents over the past 30 days.
The stock has also seen some pretty dismal trading lately, as the share price has dropped 25.5% in the past month.
So it may not be a good decision to keep this stock in your portfolio anymore, at least if you don't have a long time horizon to wait.
If you are still interested in the broader Computers & Technology space, you may instead consider a better-ranked stock - Brightcove Inc. BCOV . The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and may be a better selection at this time.
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One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems CorporationDDD , which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year. A Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) further confirms weakness in DDD. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report BRIGHTCOVE (BCOV): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems CorporationDDD , which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report BRIGHTCOVE (BCOV): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) further confirms weakness in DDD.
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One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems CorporationDDD , which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report BRIGHTCOVE (BCOV): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) further confirms weakness in DDD.
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One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems CorporationDDD , which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year. A Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) further confirms weakness in DDD. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report BRIGHTCOVE (BCOV): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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3D Printing Stocks Near 52 Week Lows: Time to Buy?
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The broader U.S. equity market marginally dipped on Wednesday with persistent uncertainty over the outlook for the Chinese economy and the closure of the U.S. Treasury market for the Veterans Day. Another probable reason was the further decline in oil prices , which hit catastrophic lows in August this year.
Bringing in no surprises this time, 3D printings stocks also reacted on par with market sentiments. The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company XONE , which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. DDD (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG VJET (down 3.9%).
Notably, 3D Systems and Stratasys dipped to new 52-week lows touching $8.89 and $23.73, respectively, to close at $9.05 and $23.97 (as of Nov 11, 2015). Peers ExOne and Voxeljet are also currently trading near their 52-week low benchmark.
Despite the downtrend, these 3D printing stocks appear to be solid bets.
The Logic
Many investors are prone to dumping stocks hovering around their year-long lows, without considering the rationale that such stocks might have tumbled over the past for various reasons, be they company-specific or macroeconomic. Logically, the shudder in stock markets made these stocks reel.
Nonetheless, low valuations do not always mean that the stock has lost all potential. The market, as commonly known, has a propensity to overreact to both good and bad news, resulting in random stock price movements that do not always rightly match up with the company's long-term fundamentals.
Going with the same logic, we believe the strong long-term prospects of the 3D printing industry make these stocks a 'must buy' in the current scenario.
3D Printing Industry - Growth Catalysts
3D technology has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing and enliven the commercial and professional space. Various companies, ranging from hospital managers to car markers, are now opting for varied 3D solutions to address simple make-to-stock orders to complex, engineer-to-order production strategies.
Apart from aerospace and defense, the trillion-dollar oil & gas industry has emerged as a prospective end-market for 3D printing. Presently, 3D technology is applied to provide customized plastic items, like 3D-printed tissue and organs, metal parts for cars and jet engines, to name a few.
According to a report released by Canalys in September 2015, 3D printer shipments on a global level jumped 52% in the first half of 2015 on a year-over-year basis on the back of robust demand among both consumers and businesses. Overall, the sales of 3D printers and associated materials and services rose by 20% to about $1.8 billion in the first half of this year.
Figures Promising Bright Prospects
Experts have immense faith in the future potential of this technology and expect it to become a viable alternative across several market segments. According to Wohlers Report 2014, the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in revenue in 2013 to $12.8 billion by 2018, and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenue by 2020 with a CAGR of 34%.
Notably, automotive consumer products, government and defense, industrial/business machines, education research, and others (arts and architecture) sectors are expected to raise the demand for 3D printing products. According to a report by Technavio, the worldwide 3D printing market in the electronics industry is expected to rise at a CAGR of 18.94% over the period 2014-2019.
Also, Technavio predicts global 3D printing demand to rise over 45% from 2014-2019, with revenues collection from education industry touching $2,321.65 million by 2019.
In order to capitalize on the industry's robust prospects and consolidate their market share, some 3D firms have been executing strategic acquisitions to take 3D printing to a completely new level. They are increasingly focusing on diversifying their offerings, adding synergistic technology and expanding their domain expertise across cross-industry continuum. Established players like 3D Systems and Stratasys have been pretty much leading with their spree of aggressive acquisitions and product launches.
Bottom-Line
We believe that as 3D printing begins to permeate across more sectors, the time is ripe for investors to enter the arena and ride the impending wave of growth. Moreover, the entry of new players will act as a catalyst for the industry and has the potential to redefine market dynamics. In fact, this has catapulted the spending on research and development at various smaller or rival 3D printing companies.
Investors should watch out for the 3D printing space, as the industry seems to be on the brink of a major transformation, with expanding end markets, burgeoning applications for the technology and rising new players. So isn't this the right time to cash in on some premium 3D stocks?
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The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company XONE , which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. DDD (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG VJET (down 3.9%). Click to get this free 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. The market, as commonly known, has a propensity to overreact to both good and bad news, resulting in random stock price movements that do not always rightly match up with the company's long-term fundamentals.
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The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company XONE , which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. DDD (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG VJET (down 3.9%). Click to get this free 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. 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 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. The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company XONE , which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. DDD (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG VJET (down 3.9%). According to Wohlers Report 2014, the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in revenue in 2013 to $12.8 billion by 2018, and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenue by 2020 with a CAGR of 34%.
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The biggest losers in the sector were The ExOne Company XONE , which declined 6.8% yesterday, followed by 3D Systems Corp. DDD (down 6.1%), Stratasys Ltd. SSYS (down 5.2%) and Voxeljet AG VJET (down 3.9%). Click to get this free 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. The Logic Many investors are prone to dumping stocks hovering around their year-long lows, without considering the rationale that such stocks might have tumbled over the past for various reasons, be they company-specific or macroeconomic.
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Sigma Designs, 3D Systems, Frontline and Star Bulk Carriers highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - November 06, 2015 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Sigma Designs ( SIGM ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Frontline Ltd. ( FRO ) and Star Bulk Carriers Corp. ( SBLK ).
Here is a synopsis of all four stocks:
Bull of the Day :
Sigma Designs ( SIGM ) has seen estimates move dramatically higher over the last 60 days. The Current quarter was slated to show a loss of four cents, but then jumped to a gain of four cents. More recently the estimate ticked higher by another penny. The increases in earnings estimates have helped push the stock to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and today it is the Bull of the Day.
Top Billing
Sigma Designs is a semi-conductor company that has posted back to back solid beats of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. That is a good thing when the previous four quarters were all misses.
That factor alone won't make a stock the Bull of the Day. Add in the fact that the stock is in the very top industry rank and then you really have something.
Description
Sigma Designs is an integrated semiconductor solutions provider in media platforms for use in the home entertainment and home control markets. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California.
Earnings History
As noted above, the last two quarters were beats. The April 2015 quarter saw the company post earnings of $0.06 when the Zacks Consensus Estimate was calling for a loss of $0.05. That is a huge swing of 11 cents. That translates to a positive earnings suprise of 220%.
The following quarter again saw a gain when the expectation was calling for a loss. The July 2015 quarter was reported in early September and saw a gain of 10 cents compared to the expectation of a loss of two cents. That 12 cent beat translates to a 600 positive earnings surprise.
Bear of the Day :
3D Systems ( DDD ) has reported earnings below the Zacks Consensus Estimate in six of the last seven quarters. All those misses don't help things, but what pushed this stock down the lowest Zacks Rank is the fact that earnings estimates for this year and next have been falling. DDD is now a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) and it is the Bear of the Day.
Description
D Systems Corp. is a leading provider of 3-D 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. These solutions are used for design communication and prototyping well as for production of functional end-use parts: Transform your products.
Recent Miss
On November 4, the company reported a loss of four cents when the Zacks Consensus Estimate was calling for a gain of a penny. The five cent miss translates to a - 500% negative earnings surprise. Revenue of $152M was also below expectations and as a result the stock fell 9% in the session following the release.
Valuation
DDD has an extreme valuation, with a forward PE of 360x compared to a 12x industry average. The company is trading at a 1.0x book multiple whereas the industry trades at 3.3x. The price to sales multiple of 1.9x is right in line with the industry average.
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2 Transportation Players to Ride This Earnings Season
The third-quarter 2015 earnings season is in its final stages as far as transportation stocks are concerned, with only a few companies left to unveil their quarterly financial numbers. The story, though not drastically different from the second quarter, does represent an improvement over the second quarter scenario.
While most of the transportation stocks, who have already disclosed their numbers this earnings season, have delivered impressive bottom lines (courtesy low oil prices ), revenue weakness still persists. The dollar's strength has been one of the main culprits on the revenue front this earnings season, as was the case in the second quarter as well. Macro headwinds have also been a spoiler for revenues in the third quarter.
To justify the above commentary, we highlight certain statistics from the third quarter for transportation stocks. With all the S&P 500 members in the transportation space having already announced their third-quarter 2015 earnings, the aggregate earnings beat ratio is an impressive 85.7%. On the other hand, the revenue beat ratio is a measly 28.6%. Average earnings growth is 22.5% while year-over-year top-line growth has treaded into the negative territory and stands at a negative 1.3% (read more: Zacks Earning Trends report ). Though not very encouraging, the numbers are however better than their second-quarter 2015 counterparts.
Oil Mayhem Continues Aiding Transportation Stocks
The weakness in oil prices, which has lasted for well over a year, is nothing short of a godsend for stocks in the widely diversified transportation space. The sector, which includes airline companies, truckers, shipping stocks and railroads, has been basking in glory, as oil expenses form one of the major input costs for any transportation company. The gigantic fall can be gauged from the fact that currently oil is hovering around the $50 per barrel mark, having crossed the $100 a barrel mark just over a year ago.
String of Q3 Earnings Beats on Low Oil
The third quarter of 2015 has already seen major transportation companies like Delta Air Lines (DAL) and American Airlines Group (AAL) reporting higher-than-expected earnings. Airline companies have been the major beneficiaries as far as plunging oil prices are concerned, generating massive savings in the wake of the soft oil price scenario. For example, American Airlines Group, which does not hedge fuel costs, expects to generate savings of approximately $5 billion in 2015.
Apart from airline stocks, other transportation players like Ryder System (R), the leader in supply chain management and fleet management services, and J.B. Hunt (JBHT), a leading trucking carrier, have also registered earnings beats in the third quarter. However, railroad operators continue to struggle hurt by coal-related headwinds.
Plunging Oil Prices Favor Shipping Stocks Too
Stocks in the shipping space have also made the most out of soft oil prices. Apart from a positive impact on the demand of oil tankers, the operating costs of ships have also been significantly reduced, courtesy low oil prices. The steep decline in oil prices has also caused a significant year-over-year reduction in bunkering costs for the shipping industry.
Outperformers Still Left in the Bank
With a handful of transportation players yet to release their third-quarter outcomes, the favorable backdrop certainly calls for special attention on stocks in this sector. It won't be thus a bad idea to bet on some stocks in this space that are likely to report higher-than-expected earnings in the quarter.
However, given the high degree of diversity in the transportation space, it is by no means an easy task to shortlist stocks that have the potential to outperform on the earnings front. It is here that our proprietary methodology comes in handy. It advises investors to look for stocks that have the combination of a favorable Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) and a positive Zacks Earnings ESP .
Earnings ESP is our proprietary methodology for identifying stocks that have high chances of surprising in their next earnings announcement. It shows the percentage difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Our research shows that for stocks with this combination, the chance of a positive earnings surprise is as high as 70%. An earnings beat more often than not boosts investor confidence in the stocks, which translates into rapid price appreciation.
Two Likely Superstars
Using the above methodology, we hereby highlight two stocks that are likely to outshine the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the third quarter. With major airline companies having already reported, it is of little surprise that all both our choices belong to the "Trans-Ship" segment, which too is benefiting immensely from weak oil prices as discussed above.
Frontline Ltd. ( FRO ), based in Hamilton, Bermuda, is a provider of seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products. This Zacks Rank #1 stock currently has an earnings ESP of +40.00%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2015 earnings is pegged at 5 cents. The company is expected to report its third-quarter results on Nov 24.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. ( SBLK ) is a provider of seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector across the globe. Based in Athens, Greece, this Zacks Rank #3 stock currently has an earnings ESP of +12.50%. The company is expected to report its third-quarter results on Nov 17.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - November 06, 2015 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Sigma Designs ( SIGM ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. Bear of the Day : 3D Systems ( DDD ) has reported earnings below the Zacks Consensus Estimate in six of the last seven quarters. DDD is now a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) and it is the Bear of the Day.
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Click to get this free report SIGMA DESIGNS (SIGM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FRONTLINE LTD (FRO): Free Stock Analysis Report STAR BULK CARRS (SBLK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - November 06, 2015 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Sigma Designs ( SIGM ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. Bear of the Day : 3D Systems ( DDD ) has reported earnings below the Zacks Consensus Estimate in six of the last seven quarters.
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Click to get this free report SIGMA DESIGNS (SIGM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report FRONTLINE LTD (FRO): Free Stock Analysis Report STAR BULK CARRS (SBLK): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - November 06, 2015 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Sigma Designs ( SIGM ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. Bear of the Day : 3D Systems ( DDD ) has reported earnings below the Zacks Consensus Estimate in six of the last seven quarters.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - November 06, 2015 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Sigma Designs ( SIGM ) as the Bull of the Day and 3D Systems ( DDD ) as the Bear of the Day. Bear of the Day : 3D Systems ( DDD ) has reported earnings below the Zacks Consensus Estimate in six of the last seven quarters. DDD is now a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) and it is the Bear of the Day.
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