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Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
21Vianet Group Inc ( VNET )
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Attunity Ltd ( ATTU )
BioScrip Inc ( BIOS )
ENSCO PLC ( ESV )
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: 21Vianet Group Inc ( VNET ) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) BioScrip Inc ( BIOS ) Click to get this free report 21VIANET GP-ADR (VNET): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Get Free Report BIOSCRIP INC (BIOS): Free Stock Analysis Report ENSCO PLC (ESV): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 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: 21Vianet Group Inc ( VNET ) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) BioScrip Inc ( BIOS ) Click to get this free report 21VIANET GP-ADR (VNET): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Get Free Report BIOSCRIP INC (BIOS): Free Stock Analysis Report ENSCO PLC (ESV): 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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Click to get this free report 21VIANET GP-ADR (VNET): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Get Free Report BIOSCRIP INC (BIOS): Free Stock Analysis Report ENSCO PLC (ESV): 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. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 21Vianet Group Inc ( VNET ) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) BioScrip Inc ( BIOS )
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 21Vianet Group Inc ( VNET ) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Attunity Ltd ( ATTU ) BioScrip Inc ( BIOS ) Click to get this free report 21VIANET GP-ADR (VNET): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ATTUNITY LTD (ATTU): Get Free Report BIOSCRIP INC (BIOS): Free Stock Analysis Report ENSCO PLC (ESV): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG )
Baytex Energy Corp ( BTE )
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. ( BZH )
BioScrip Inc ( BIOS )
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 ) Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG ) Baytex Energy Corp ( BTE ) Beazer Homes USA, Inc. ( BZH ) BioScrip Inc ( BIOS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG): Free Stock Analysis Report BAYTEX ENERGY (BTE): Free Stock Analysis Report BEAZER HOMES (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report BIOSCRIP INC (BIOS): 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 ) Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG ) Baytex Energy Corp ( BTE ) Beazer Homes USA, Inc. ( BZH ) BioScrip Inc ( BIOS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG): Free Stock Analysis Report BAYTEX ENERGY (BTE): Free Stock Analysis Report BEAZER HOMES (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report BIOSCRIP INC (BIOS): 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 ) Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG ) Baytex Energy Corp ( BTE ) Beazer Homes USA, Inc. ( BZH ) BioScrip Inc ( BIOS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG): Free Stock Analysis Report BAYTEX ENERGY (BTE): Free Stock Analysis Report BEAZER HOMES (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report BIOSCRIP INC (BIOS): 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 ) Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG ) Baytex Energy Corp ( BTE ) Beazer Homes USA, Inc. ( BZH ) BioScrip Inc ( BIOS ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG): Free Stock Analysis Report BAYTEX ENERGY (BTE): Free Stock Analysis Report BEAZER HOMES (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report BIOSCRIP INC (BIOS): 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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2015-03-17 00:00:00 UTC
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Why 3D Systems (DDD) Could Be Positioned for a Slump - Tale of the Tape
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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 Corporation(DDD) 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 #4 (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 88 cents a share a month ago to its current level of 73 cents.
Also, for the current quarter, DDD has seen 2 downward estimate revisions versus no revision in the opposite direction, dragging the consensus estimate down to 10 cents a share from 16 cents over the past 30 days.
The stock also has seen some pretty dismal trading lately, as the share price has dropped 16% 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 Computer industry, you may instead consider a better-ranked stock - Apple Inc. ( AAPL ). The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and may be a better selection at this time.
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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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One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems Corporation(DDD) 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 #4 (Sell) further confirms weakness in DDD. Also, for the current quarter, DDD has seen 2 downward estimate revisions versus no revision in the opposite direction, dragging the consensus estimate down to 10 cents a share from 16 cents over the past 30 days.
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One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems Corporation(DDD) 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 APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) further confirms weakness in DDD.
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One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems Corporation(DDD) 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. Also, for the current quarter, DDD has seen 2 downward estimate revisions versus no revision in the opposite direction, dragging the consensus estimate down to 10 cents a share from 16 cents over the past 30 days. Click to get this free 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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One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is 3D Systems Corporation(DDD) 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 #4 (Sell) further confirms weakness in DDD. Also, for the current quarter, DDD has seen 2 downward estimate revisions versus no revision in the opposite direction, dragging the consensus estimate down to 10 cents a share from 16 cents over the past 30 days.
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2015-03-14 00:00:00 UTC
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The World's First Desktop 3D Printer for Metal Is Market Ready
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About a year and a half ago, Colorado resident and inventor David Hartkop unveiled the Mini Metal Maker , the world's first desktop 3D printer for metal. Not only did the prototype appear to have potential, but Hartkop also gave the world a first-hand glimpse at the fast-growing maker culture, or do-it-yourself 3D printing aficionados -- an eye-opener for those who have never touched a 3D printer. Since then, this interesting contraption has gone from prototype to production version, and Hartkop is now looking to bring the printer to market.
Mini Metal Maker has worked closely with Metal Adventures, the biggest sellers of bronze and copper metal clays, to produce blends of clay specifically designed to work with Mini Metal Maker. The clay can be preloaded in 50-gram cartridges and be used with different sizes of extruder nozzles.
Time for production
After building the initial prototype for Mini Metal Maker, Hartkop took advantage of the growing interest in crowdfunding and set out to raise $10,000 to fund his efforts to build a production version of the Mini Metal Maker. He more than tripled his goal, raising about $35,000. After a successful campaign, he was able to finish the production version of the Mini Metal Maker.
Now Hartkop is returning to Indiegogo with a bigger vision. In order to "move production out of our basement and onto a factory floor," Hartkop is aiming to raise $150,000. Prizes for contributors range from Mini Metal Maker t-shirts to a complete and assembled production version of the printer.
Funds raised will go toward software development, setting up a professional build space, and factory tooling.
Mini Metal Maker's first production run of 30 units, displayed at Pueblo, CO Rawlings Library. Source: David Hartkop.
Harkop detailed the goals on the Mini Metal Maker Indiegogo campaign home page:
Hartkop wants to bring the Mini Metal Maker to market for a price around $1,500 -- the same amount contributors to the Indiegogo campaign have to donate receive one as a contributor prize.
How big is the market for Mini Metal Maker?
Does the Mini Metal Market have the potential to appeal to the same niche of consumers forking out cash for consumer 3D printers like 3D Systems ' Cube or Stratasys' MakerBot? Probably not. But Hartkop does have an ambitious vision of the Mini Metal Maker's addressable market, calling it a $2.2 billion market -- even with the requirement of a kiln.
It's also worth noting that even if the Mini Metal Maker captured a tiny fraction of the same market for MakerBot and Cube printers, it could pay off handsomely for Hartkop. Consider: 3D Systems' revenue in its consumer segment, which includes sales of its Cube series 3D printers and Sense 3D scanners, was $43 million in 2014, up from $35 million in 2013. And Stratasys has sold 80,000 MakerBot units to date.
Hartkop is a testament to the maker culture
The development of the Mini Metal Maker offers a useful look at how 3D printing technology is playing integral roles in helping designers, creatives, and inventors scale their activities.
In the video below, Hartkop looks back at the development of the Mini Metal Maker.
Going forward, Hartkop says it's likely that the MakerBot will be used for production of the Mini Metal Maker itself, explaining that utilizing this new technology is actually more cost effective than traditional injection molding for Mini Metal Maker's scale of production.
It's still not clear whether the Mini Metal Maker will appeal to hobbyists and makers. But whether Hartkop hits his $150,000 target for funding or not, he says Mini Metal Maker will continue toward its goal of bringing the 3D printer to market.
The Mini Metal Maker highlights the intriguing intersection of desktop 3D printers and metal. Is Hartkop's attempt to address this market only the beginning?
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Not only did the prototype appear to have potential, but Hartkop also gave the world a first-hand glimpse at the fast-growing maker culture, or do-it-yourself 3D printing aficionados -- an eye-opener for those who have never touched a 3D printer. It's also worth noting that even if the Mini Metal Maker captured a tiny fraction of the same market for MakerBot and Cube printers, it could pay off handsomely for Hartkop. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead.
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About a year and a half ago, Colorado resident and inventor David Hartkop unveiled the Mini Metal Maker , the world's first desktop 3D printer for metal. Prizes for contributors range from Mini Metal Maker t-shirts to a complete and assembled production version of the printer. Harkop detailed the goals on the Mini Metal Maker Indiegogo campaign home page: Hartkop wants to bring the Mini Metal Maker to market for a price around $1,500 -- the same amount contributors to the Indiegogo campaign have to donate receive one as a contributor prize.
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Mini Metal Maker has worked closely with Metal Adventures, the biggest sellers of bronze and copper metal clays, to produce blends of clay specifically designed to work with Mini Metal Maker. Time for production After building the initial prototype for Mini Metal Maker, Hartkop took advantage of the growing interest in crowdfunding and set out to raise $10,000 to fund his efforts to build a production version of the Mini Metal Maker. Harkop detailed the goals on the Mini Metal Maker Indiegogo campaign home page: Hartkop wants to bring the Mini Metal Maker to market for a price around $1,500 -- the same amount contributors to the Indiegogo campaign have to donate receive one as a contributor prize.
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How big is the market for Mini Metal Maker? Does the Mini Metal Market have the potential to appeal to the same niche of consumers forking out cash for consumer 3D printers like 3D Systems ' Cube or Stratasys' MakerBot? That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead.
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2015-03-10 00:00:00 UTC
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Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD )
Alexander & Baldwin Inc ( ALEX )
Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA )
Calix Inc ( CALX )
Canon Inc ( CAJ )
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.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Alexander & Baldwin Inc ( ALEX ) Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA ) Calix Inc ( CALX ) Canon Inc ( CAJ ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALEXANDR&BALDWN (ALEX): Get Free Report BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report CALIX INC (CALX): Free Stock Analysis Report CANON INC ADR (CAJ): 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 ) Alexander & Baldwin Inc ( ALEX ) Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA ) Calix Inc ( CALX ) Canon Inc ( CAJ ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALEXANDR&BALDWN (ALEX): Get Free Report BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report CALIX INC (CALX): Free Stock Analysis Report CANON INC ADR (CAJ): 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 ) Alexander & Baldwin Inc ( ALEX ) Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA ) Calix Inc ( CALX ) Canon Inc ( CAJ ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALEXANDR&BALDWN (ALEX): Get Free Report BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report CALIX INC (CALX): Free Stock Analysis Report CANON INC ADR (CAJ): 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 ) Alexander & Baldwin Inc ( ALEX ) Barracuda Networks Inc ( CUDA ) Calix Inc ( CALX ) Canon Inc ( CAJ ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALEXANDR&BALDWN (ALEX): Get Free Report BARRACUDA NTWRK (CUDA): Free Stock Analysis Report CALIX INC (CALX): Free Stock Analysis Report CANON INC ADR (CAJ): 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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2015-03-10 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems (DDD) Takes 3D Printing Innovation to New Level - Analyst Blog
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Leading 3D digital design and fabrication solutions provider, 3D SystemsDDD , recently unveiled a state-of-the art 3D printed architectural structure called Bloom. Originally developed at University of California (UC) Berkeley, Bloom utilizes the company's advanced ColorJet printing. The latest development will likely open up a vista of possibilities for architectural planning and visualization technology in the 3D printing sector.
Inside the Headlines
Ronald Rael, Associate Professor of Architecture at UC, has spearheaded a team of graduates to develop the product. The final output - a 12-feet wide, 12-feet deep and 9-feet high structure, is arguably the most impeccable 3D-printed polymer monument of the decade. Bloom's X factor lies in its ingenious method, which Rael and his associates used to mix polymers with cement and fiber, creating a product that is resilient, lightweight and capable of producing high resolution on available equipments.
The monument, constituting 840 3D mass-customized blocks, has been constructed with the help of 3D Systems' ProJet x60 printers. Each block of Bloom is printed in a 3D format using 11 ProJet x60 series that generates flawless and inimitable full-color parts. In a nutshell, by collaborating with UC Berkeley team members to transform their creative ideas into reality, 3D Systems has produced commercial opportunities for architects to develop complex geometrical patterns.
3D Systems has a strong track record of providing innovative 3D technology like desktop drafting on CubePro and Sense 3D scanning that can revolutionize architectural planning. The latest venture, using ColorJet printing, indicates 3D Systems' capability to provide unparalleled speed, enormous cost-saving and high-standard precision for realizing the creative ideas of architects and engineers.
Sustainable 3D-Printing
3D Systems is also working toward enhancing environmentally sustainable 3D printing to expand its market share. Recently, the company announced that Ekocycle branded Cube will be introduced at exclusive Ekocycle "Shop-in-Shop" at Harrods in London. Ekocycle, a collaboration between global multinational company Coca-Cola KO and popular musician Will.i.am., has provided a much-needed boost to the idea of sustainable printing technology. By introducing the products at Harrods, 3D Systems has devised a way to interact with people interested in 3D printing and its prospective customers.
To Conclude
We believe innovation in architecture and engineering is a prudent strategy, considering the sector's popularity. 3D Systems' latest initiatives, along with its ability to convert any geometric idea into full-fledged commercial reality, will strengthen its position in the market. Additionally, promoting sustainability in manufacturing techniques is highly recommendable for an organization to effectively compete in the market.
Zacks Rank
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the technology sector include Amkor Technology, Inc. AMKR and Apple Inc. AAPL . While Amkor Technology sports a Zack Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Apple carries a Zack Rank #2 (Buy).
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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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Leading 3D digital design and fabrication solutions provider, 3D SystemsDDD , recently unveiled a state-of-the art 3D printed architectural structure called Bloom. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report COCA COLA CO (KO): Free Stock Analysis Report AMKOR TECH INC (AMKR): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Bloom's X factor lies in its ingenious method, which Rael and his associates used to mix polymers with cement and fiber, creating a product that is resilient, lightweight and capable of producing high resolution on available equipments.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report COCA COLA CO (KO): Free Stock Analysis Report AMKOR TECH INC (AMKR): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D digital design and fabrication solutions provider, 3D SystemsDDD , recently unveiled a state-of-the art 3D printed architectural structure called Bloom. While Amkor Technology sports a Zack Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Apple carries a Zack Rank #2 (Buy).
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report COCA COLA CO (KO): Free Stock Analysis Report AMKOR TECH INC (AMKR): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D digital design and fabrication solutions provider, 3D SystemsDDD , recently unveiled a state-of-the art 3D printed architectural structure called Bloom. The latest venture, using ColorJet printing, indicates 3D Systems' capability to provide unparalleled speed, enormous cost-saving and high-standard precision for realizing the creative ideas of architects and engineers.
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Leading 3D digital design and fabrication solutions provider, 3D SystemsDDD , recently unveiled a state-of-the art 3D printed architectural structure called Bloom. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report COCA COLA CO (KO): Free Stock Analysis Report AMKOR TECH INC (AMKR): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In a nutshell, by collaborating with UC Berkeley team members to transform their creative ideas into reality, 3D Systems has produced commercial opportunities for architects to develop complex geometrical patterns.
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2015-03-08 00:00:00 UTC
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5 Key Takeaways From 3D Systems Corporation's (DDD) Earnings Call
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DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
It's highly likely that 3D Systems' hyper-aggressive acquisition strategy has distracted from efficiently managing its inventory, paying its suppliers, and getting paid by customers.
Hull, though, emphasized that the company will work to improve its cash collection process; if successful, this would lead to an improved cash conversion cycle: "While we expect our DSO [days sales outstanding] to fluctuate a bit in the ordinary course [of business], we are taking decisive steps to improve our cash collection cycle and reduce DSO over time by another five days."
5.3D Systems has not been experiencing pricing pressures.
3D printer manufacturers in general face the threat of increased competition, whether from expiring patents or new technologies that make previous technologies seem inferior. The fear is that increased competition could create pricing pressures that eat into profitability and undermine the investing thesis.
As 3D Systems' unit growth outpaced its revenue growth by 3.5 times during the quarter, the issue of pricing pressures came up during the Q&A session.
Reichental wasted no time in setting the record straight:
Moments later, Reichental added:
The bottom line
Although 3D Systems' North American performance may have missed the mark in the fourth quarter, management has already begun implementing changes that should drive meaningful improvements to the segment's performance in future periods. Ultimately, a greater emphasis on operational effectiveness could also help 3D Systems establish that management is working to improve its execution across the board, which would certainly be a welcomed development for investors.
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DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts . The article 5 Key Takeaways From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com. It's highly likely that 3D Systems' hyper-aggressive acquisition strategy has distracted from efficiently managing its inventory, paying its suppliers, and getting paid by customers.
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DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts . The article 5 Key Takeaways From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com. Hull, though, emphasized that the company will work to improve its cash collection process; if successful, this would lead to an improved cash conversion cycle: "While we expect our DSO [days sales outstanding] to fluctuate a bit in the ordinary course [of business], we are taking decisive steps to improve our cash collection cycle and reduce DSO over time by another five days."
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DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts . The article 5 Key Takeaways From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com. Hull, though, emphasized that the company will work to improve its cash collection process; if successful, this would lead to an improved cash conversion cycle: "While we expect our DSO [days sales outstanding] to fluctuate a bit in the ordinary course [of business], we are taking decisive steps to improve our cash collection cycle and reduce DSO over time by another five days."
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DDD Cash Conversion Cycle (Quarterly) data by YCharts . The article 5 Key Takeaways From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com. The fear is that increased competition could create pricing pressures that eat into profitability and undermine the investing thesis.
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3D Systems Corporation Earnings Deep-Dive: Is It Time To Buy?
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3D Systems released its fourth-quarter and 2014 full-year earnings last Thursday, which showed a business that remains challenged to execute well across all of its segments. Consequently, a big question for long-term-focused investors may be whether these challenges are large enough to deter an investment, or if they'll eventually work themselves out and should therefore be ignored.
We took a quick look at 3D Systems' earnings here a couple of weeks ago, but investors could do better with some deeper insight. Let's crack open the full earnings report and do a deep dive.
The high-level view
Despite a $6 million impact from currency headwinds, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter grew revenue by 21% year over year to $187.4 million, translating to $0.01 in earnings per share, and $0.21 per share on an adjusted basis. For the full year, 3D Systems generated revenue growth of 27% to $653.7 million, taking home $0.11 per share in earnings, and $0.70 on an adjusted basis.
These results compare unfavorably to Wall Street expectations calling for fourth-quarter revenues of $203.1 million and $0.25 in adjusted earnings per share, and full-year revenues of $669.7 million and $0.73 in earnings per share.
By segment, 3D Systems' 3D printer and materials revenue growth slowed sequentially, while its services revenue growth rate improved, likely because the company completed the acquisition of its Latin American service bureau, Robtec in November.
Falling margins
3D Systems' fourth-quarter gross profit margin declined by 3.8 percentage points year over year, driven by a 10 percentage point decline in 3D printer hardware sales, a 0.9 percentage point improvement in materials, and 3.8 percentage point improvement in services:
Management previously highlighted that printer gross profit margins would remain constrained while the company worked through a concentrated number of product launches and a manufacturing capacity build-out and expects it will recover in future periods. However, investors should remain cognizant of the company's 3D printer gross profit margin going forward, because it may provide insight into whether the company may be experiencing pricing pressure headwinds as a result of increasing competition.
Rising expenses
3D Systems continued the aggressive pursuit of its market opportunity in the fourth quarter, with total operating expenses outpacing revenue growth by nearly 17 percentage points on a GAAP basis. As the chart below illustrates, the increase in spending came at the expense of operating and net income, but it's aimed at providing a bigger payoff in terms of profitability over the longer term:
A new challenge emerges
A concerning development that surfaced during the quarter was that 3D Systems' North American segment performed poorly compared to other geographies, and weighed heavily on its organic growth rate -- the rate of annual revenue growth excluding acquisitions over the past year.
Management blamed the North American weakness on poor performance of its 3D printers that rely on jetting technology, which only increased by 9% year over year in terms of unit volume during the quarter. Comparatively, 3D Systems' stereolithography, selective laser sintering, and direct-metal printers experienced fourth-quarter unit growth of 356%, 89%, and 167%, respectively.
It's certainly possible that the weak performance in North America could indicate that 3D Systems' jetting printers are becoming saturated in the region, or may be falling behind competitive offerings. How this translates to regions where 3D printing is a less saturated technology remains a potential concern for investors.
Silver linings
In the fourth quarter, 3D Systems' consumer-facing revenues returned to strong growth -- increasing 68% year over year -- after a temporary pause last quarter, because of management's deliberate decision to delay the shipment of its consumer-oriented Cube 3 printer to improve the user experience.
The company's health care segment continued to shine, with revenues increasing 96% over last year to $42.8 million, further demonstrating that a clearly defined strategy in a specialized segment could positively contribute to superior operating performance.
Printer featuring 3D Systems' jetting technology. Source: 3D Systems.
With the help of a second manufacturing line that became operational during the quarter, direct metal printing revenue expanded by an impressive 178% over last year, and it should give the company ample capacity for the foreseeable future to meet customer demand. In other words, the ongoing issue where 3D Systems wasn't able to keep up with demand of its direct-metal printers should be largely resolved.
Strategically, 3D Systems will place a lower emphasis on M&A activity this year and instead focus its efforts on fine-tuning the numerous acquisitions it's made in recent years to deliver improved operational effectiveness -- an area that 3D Systems could improve upon.
Buy, sell, or hold?
Unfortunately, 3D Systems doesn't break out the percentage of its total revenue that comes from North America, but investors should know that it's big enough to drag down the company's organic growth rate. In other words, 3D Systems' North American performance shouldn't be taken lightly going into the future, because it appears to be a major driver of the business' overall performance.
Ultimately, investors considering buying shares today will have to look beyond the various challenges facing 3D Systems with enough confidence that management has the discipline and wherewithal to deal with challenges. It's certainly encouraging that 3D Systems appears to have resolved ongoing issues around its direct-metal printing manufacturing capacity and its consumer-oriented segment during the quarter.
However, as 2014 demonstrated with 3D Systems, a resolved issue doesn't necessarily prevent a new issue from emerging. Having a jack-of-all trades approach to its market opportunity may have its advantages, but it isn't an easy business model to execute.
Frankly, I remain concerned that complexity of 3D Systems' business model has too many points of potential failure, and buying the stock based on management's ability to resolve unexpected issues isn't a very compelling reason to get invested. Being an existing shareholder, I won't be adding to my position after earnings, and would seriously consider selling in the future if 3D Systems faced ongoing challenges that management couldn't seem to rectify.
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As the chart below illustrates, the increase in spending came at the expense of operating and net income, but it's aimed at providing a bigger payoff in terms of profitability over the longer term: A new challenge emerges A concerning development that surfaced during the quarter was that 3D Systems' North American segment performed poorly compared to other geographies, and weighed heavily on its organic growth rate -- the rate of annual revenue growth excluding acquisitions over the past year. With the help of a second manufacturing line that became operational during the quarter, direct metal printing revenue expanded by an impressive 178% over last year, and it should give the company ample capacity for the foreseeable future to meet customer demand. Frankly, I remain concerned that complexity of 3D Systems' business model has too many points of potential failure, and buying the stock based on management's ability to resolve unexpected issues isn't a very compelling reason to get invested.
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The high-level view Despite a $6 million impact from currency headwinds, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter grew revenue by 21% year over year to $187.4 million, translating to $0.01 in earnings per share, and $0.21 per share on an adjusted basis. Falling margins 3D Systems' fourth-quarter gross profit margin declined by 3.8 percentage points year over year, driven by a 10 percentage point decline in 3D printer hardware sales, a 0.9 percentage point improvement in materials, and 3.8 percentage point improvement in services: Management previously highlighted that printer gross profit margins would remain constrained while the company worked through a concentrated number of product launches and a manufacturing capacity build-out and expects it will recover in future periods. It's certainly encouraging that 3D Systems appears to have resolved ongoing issues around its direct-metal printing manufacturing capacity and its consumer-oriented segment during the quarter.
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The high-level view Despite a $6 million impact from currency headwinds, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter grew revenue by 21% year over year to $187.4 million, translating to $0.01 in earnings per share, and $0.21 per share on an adjusted basis. Falling margins 3D Systems' fourth-quarter gross profit margin declined by 3.8 percentage points year over year, driven by a 10 percentage point decline in 3D printer hardware sales, a 0.9 percentage point improvement in materials, and 3.8 percentage point improvement in services: Management previously highlighted that printer gross profit margins would remain constrained while the company worked through a concentrated number of product launches and a manufacturing capacity build-out and expects it will recover in future periods. As the chart below illustrates, the increase in spending came at the expense of operating and net income, but it's aimed at providing a bigger payoff in terms of profitability over the longer term: A new challenge emerges A concerning development that surfaced during the quarter was that 3D Systems' North American segment performed poorly compared to other geographies, and weighed heavily on its organic growth rate -- the rate of annual revenue growth excluding acquisitions over the past year.
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By segment, 3D Systems' 3D printer and materials revenue growth slowed sequentially, while its services revenue growth rate improved, likely because the company completed the acquisition of its Latin American service bureau, Robtec in November. The Motley Fool owns shares of 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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Will 3D Printing be the Key to Speedy Amazon Delivery? - Analyst Blog
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Amazon.com Inc. 's AMZN drone delivery program may be grounded for lack of federal approval, but it seems that the e-tailer has other plans to speed up delivery times - like offering 3D printed merchandise on demand.
Some patent applications recently filed by Amazon reveal that the company plans to employ a ground fleet of delivery trucks equipped with 3D printers.
How it Works
The patent outlines a service where customers can order items that can be remotely fabricated and shipped by Amazon or 3D printed by a mobile unit that will deliver the product directly to the customer. For instance, a client can order car replacement parts through the website, which will be delivered by Amazon on the same day, without having to stock the inventory, which could involve delays and costs.
For 3D printing, product schematics are fed into a machine that squeezes out heated plastic or other material in complicated patterns, which are then transformed into the desired products. Amazon ventured into the realm of 3D-printing last year when it collaborated with Mixee Labs to deliver 3D-printed goods.
The online retail giant's shot at removing warehouses from the equation definitely has huge ramifications. In addition to better service and inventory management, cost savings and dramatically faster delivery times, the technology has the potential to exponentially increase product offerings. In fact, theoretically, the days of out-of-stock or no-longer-manufactured products would be over.
Boon for the 3D Printing Industry?
Amazon's plans have huge implications for leading 3D printing companies like 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS . 3D printing technology generated immense enthusiasm in 2013 and stocks charted huge gains, captivating people with wide-ranging speculations about extensive applications of 3D printing. However, since 2014, these stocks have been in troubled waters as the huge costs and complexities involved in the technology came into sight.
However, in a recent research report, PricewaterhouseCoopers predicted that 3D printing technologies will take giant strides in the coming three to five years. Importantly, Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ is planning a re-entry into the market, with its revolutionary 3D printing technology named Multi Jet Fusion. It seems that the troubled 3D industry is on the verge of transformation, and Hewlett-Packard's and Amazon's initiatives might just act as catalysts for the company.
Per experts, the revolutionary idea of 3D printing and "parts on demand" are likely to become a common theme with physical retailers in the future.
Amazon's Out-of-the-Box Ideas
Amazon has always displayed a flair for proposing extraordinary delivery models to overcome its logistics constraints. In late 2013, Amazon received a patent for "anticipatory delivery," a system which would start delivering products before customers even entered the "buy" command. Last year, the company experimented with the idea of unmanned drone delivery vehicles that promised delivery within 30 minutes, though the idea has been thwarted by the Federal Aviation Administration for now.
Amazon's latest 3D printing project may never see the light of day, just like its idea of 'anticipatory deliveries'. However, if it does, it could revolutionize logistics in the online retail industry.
Amazon presently holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Amazon's plans have huge implications for leading 3D printing companies like 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS . Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some patent applications recently filed by Amazon reveal that the company plans to employ a ground fleet of delivery trucks equipped with 3D printers.
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Amazon's plans have huge implications for leading 3D printing companies like 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS . Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Amazon's plans have huge implications for leading 3D printing companies like 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS . How it Works The patent outlines a service where customers can order items that can be remotely fabricated and shipped by Amazon or 3D printed by a mobile unit that will deliver the product directly to the customer.
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Amazon's plans have huge implications for leading 3D printing companies like 3D Systems Corp. DDD and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS . Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, since 2014, these stocks have been in troubled waters as the huge costs and complexities involved in the technology came into sight.
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3D Systems-Henry Schein Pen Deal to Sell 3D Dental Products - Analyst Blog
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In order to strengthen its distribution network, 3D Systems CorporationDDD penned a multi-national distribution deal with Henry Schein, Inc. HSIC . The company is a leading worldwide distributor of health care products and services to dental, medical and animal health practitioners, dental laboratories and other alternate-care sites.
As per the contract, Henry Schein will provide 3D Systems' highly advanced 3DS' dental 3D printers to its dental laboratory clients across U.S., Canada, Australia, Thailand, France and Germany. In particular, as part of its integrated digital dental solutions, Henry Schein will advertise and sell 3DS' micro-SLA ProJet 1200 and ProJet 3510 DP Pro products of 3D Systems. Both the highly advanced products are designed to cater to the increasing demand of dental lab customers.
Notably, this new agreement largely expands the reach of 3DS' dental labs products on the global platform along with the integration of its printers into Henry Schein's comprehensive digital dental solution offering. Moreover, we believe the move will augment 3D Systems' current market share in the 3D Printing market.
Of late, 3D Systems has been aiming at strengthening its product promotion and marketing techniques in order to access a broader customer segment by boosting sales. Most recently, 3D Systems collaborated with Impression Solutions, Inc., a pioneer national distributor of imaging technology and office equipment, to sell flagship 3D Systems products (read more: 3D Systems Expands Services with New Distributor Tie-Up ). Such a deal paves the way for strengthening the top line in the future.
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the technology sector include Exar Corp. EXAR and Apple Inc. AAPL . While Exar sports a Zack Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Apple carries a Zack Rank #2 (Buy).
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In order to strengthen its distribution network, 3D Systems CorporationDDD penned a multi-national distribution deal with Henry Schein, Inc. HSIC . Click to get this free report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report HENRY SCHEIN IN (HSIC): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXAR CORP (EXAR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Both the highly advanced products are designed to cater to the increasing demand of dental lab customers.
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Click to get this free report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report HENRY SCHEIN IN (HSIC): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXAR CORP (EXAR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In order to strengthen its distribution network, 3D Systems CorporationDDD penned a multi-national distribution deal with Henry Schein, Inc. HSIC . As per the contract, Henry Schein will provide 3D Systems' highly advanced 3DS' dental 3D printers to its dental laboratory clients across U.S., Canada, Australia, Thailand, France and Germany.
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Click to get this free report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report HENRY SCHEIN IN (HSIC): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXAR CORP (EXAR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In order to strengthen its distribution network, 3D Systems CorporationDDD penned a multi-national distribution deal with Henry Schein, Inc. HSIC . In particular, as part of its integrated digital dental solutions, Henry Schein will advertise and sell 3DS' micro-SLA ProJet 1200 and ProJet 3510 DP Pro products of 3D Systems.
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In order to strengthen its distribution network, 3D Systems CorporationDDD penned a multi-national distribution deal with Henry Schein, Inc. HSIC . Click to get this free report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report HENRY SCHEIN IN (HSIC): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXAR CORP (EXAR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As per the contract, Henry Schein will provide 3D Systems' highly advanced 3DS' dental 3D printers to its dental laboratory clients across U.S., Canada, Australia, Thailand, France and Germany.
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Why Wall Street Played Whack-A-Mole With 3D Systems Corporation's Valuation
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Source: 3D Systems, Facebook.
What: Shares of 3D printing specialist 3D Systems jumped $0.41, or better than 1%, on Friday to close at $30.47, despite three price target cuts from Wall Street firms following the Thursday-night release of its fourth-quarter earnings results.
So what: As a refresher for those who may have missed 3D Systems' quarterly results , the company reported record revenue of $187.4 million, a 21% year-over-year increase, and adjusted EPS of $0.21. Comparably, Wall Street had been expecting $202.3 million in revenue and a more robust $0.25 in EPS, meaning 3D Systems missed on both the top and bottom lines. 3D Systems also noted that the delayed launch of products and gaps in its North American production channel could take a while to correct.
In response to 3D Systems' report, three Wall Street firms cut their price target on the company:
Oppenheimer, which cut its price target from $57 to $52.
Deutsche Bank, which slashed its price target from $43 to $33.
UBS, which reduced its price target from $41 to $32.
Deutsche Bank and UBS both reaffirmed what is the equivalent of a "hold" rating, while Oppenheimer maintained its equivalent of a "buy" rating.
Although Deutsche Bank dished out the biggest price target, or fair valuation, reduction, its analysts remain bullish on the 3D printing industry over the long run. Analysts at Deutsche Bank merely took their cues from 3D Systems' lower margins as a reason to label the company a "show-me story."
In similar fashion, Oppenheimer issued its research note with the comment that 3D Systems' guidance "didn't stink." While Oppenheimer analysts were clearly disappointed with 3D Systems' Q4 results and its North American channel issues, the research firm did note that consumer growth issues have generally gone away, and that the company's forecast supports accelerating growth in 2015. Additionally, Oppenheimer anticipates merger and acquisition activity should slow for 3D Systems, which should ultimately help boost its margins.
Now what: The question that investors need to ask themselves here is whether or not Wall Street's Whack-A-Mole on 3D Systems' price target is justified.
Source: 3D Systems, Facebook.
On one hand, it's clear that 3D printing has the potential to infiltrate more industries than just manufacturing. The medical field and consumers' homes are two huge opportunities for 3D Systems' machines. Also, purchasing growth has always worked well for 3D Systems, which can complement strong organic growth with new opportunities.
On the flip side, investors have a bad habit of overestimating how quickly a new technology will take hold. Although 3D printing has been around for decades, it only recently became affordable and scalable to the point where it's a viable option for businesses and even some consumers. But as we've seen with 3D Systems' quarterly results, it's often one problem after another. Either products aren't making it out on time, or as we saw in Q4, there's a "channel" issue.
Personally, while I believe there should be some premium given to 3D Systems' unique technology, I'd tend to side with Deutsche Bank in that I'd wait for 3D Systems to deliver on its promises before dipping your toes in the water. Long term, this still looks like a winner, but 2015 has the potential to be another frustrating year for shareholders.
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What: Shares of 3D printing specialist 3D Systems jumped $0.41, or better than 1%, on Friday to close at $30.47, despite three price target cuts from Wall Street firms following the Thursday-night release of its fourth-quarter earnings results. Comparably, Wall Street had been expecting $202.3 million in revenue and a more robust $0.25 in EPS, meaning 3D Systems missed on both the top and bottom lines. Although Deutsche Bank dished out the biggest price target, or fair valuation, reduction, its analysts remain bullish on the 3D printing industry over the long run.
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So what: As a refresher for those who may have missed 3D Systems' quarterly results , the company reported record revenue of $187.4 million, a 21% year-over-year increase, and adjusted EPS of $0.21. In response to 3D Systems' report, three Wall Street firms cut their price target on the company: Oppenheimer, which cut its price target from $57 to $52. While Oppenheimer analysts were clearly disappointed with 3D Systems' Q4 results and its North American channel issues, the research firm did note that consumer growth issues have generally gone away, and that the company's forecast supports accelerating growth in 2015.
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What: Shares of 3D printing specialist 3D Systems jumped $0.41, or better than 1%, on Friday to close at $30.47, despite three price target cuts from Wall Street firms following the Thursday-night release of its fourth-quarter earnings results. In response to 3D Systems' report, three Wall Street firms cut their price target on the company: Oppenheimer, which cut its price target from $57 to $52. While Oppenheimer analysts were clearly disappointed with 3D Systems' Q4 results and its North American channel issues, the research firm did note that consumer growth issues have generally gone away, and that the company's forecast supports accelerating growth in 2015.
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3D Systems Misses on Q4 Earnings, Revenues Lag (Revised) - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results, continuing its recent trend of missing estimates. Adjusted earnings for the quarter (with stock-based compensation adjustments) came in at 13 cents per share, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents.
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On a GAAP basis, earnings for the quarter came in at 1 penny per share, plummeting 90.9% from 11 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. For full-year 2014, GAAP earnings fell 75.6% over the previous year to 11 cents per share.
The Direct Metals and Healthcare segments registered outstanding year-over-year revenue growth of 178% and 96%, respectively. Additionally, the EMEA region, comprising Europe, the Middle East & Africa, witnessed impressive organic growth of 28% year over year.
However, financing acquisitions and continued investments in research and development continue to take a toll on the company's financial health. Also, despite an improved demand scenario, the company failed to reap the gains fully, owing to certain manufacturing and delivery constraints, which weighed on its earnings.
For full-year 2014, the company reported non-GAAP net income of 70 cents per share, down 17.6% year over year. While revenue growth and stronger materials and services margins resulted in an 18.6% year-over-year increase in gross profit, higher operating expenses strained the bottom line for the year.
Quarter Details
The 3D printer maker reported record quarterly revenues of $187.4 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 21.1%, despite considerable negative impact of foreign currency headwinds. However, revenues fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $210 million. For full year 2014, revenues came in at $653.7 million, charting growth of 27.3% over the previous year.
The year-over-year upside was driven by impressive performance in the EMEA region, and strength in healthcare and consumer revenues. However, delayed availability of the company's latest offerings, coupled with manufacturing constraints in the direct metal printer domain continued to restrict the overall revenue growth.
Weakness in channel productivity, largely in North America, restricted total organic growth for the quarter to 7%. Within verticals, the company witnessed growth across the board. The commercial shipments of the company's new Cube 3 and CubPro consumer printers aided in 68% year-over-year growth in Consumer revenues, while Design and Manufacturing revenues grew 18% over the prior-year period. Further, Service revenues increased 34% on the back of expanding range of services, while Healthcare revenues surged a robust 96% on consistently strong demand.
The company's orders at the end of the quarter remained steady sequentially at $46.5 million despite a 12% increase in revenues, indicating sustainable product demand.
Margins
Gross margin remained flat at 47.9% on a sequential basis. Despite strong margin growth in the company's Materials and Services businesses, margins were adversely impacted by the unfavorable product mix, transition to new products, and manufacturing expansion. Going forward, the company expects gross margins to improve on the back of operational efficiencies and transition to higher-margin products.
Cash and Balance Sheet
3D Systems ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $284.9 million compared with $306.3 million as on Dec 31, 2013. The company's cash from operating activities came in at $23.2 million for the quarter.
For full-year 2014, net cash flow from operating activities increased two-fold to $51.1 million from $25.2 million in the prior year.
Business Update
During the quarter, 3D Systems completed the acquisition of Latin America-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec. The company also signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers - Cimatron Ltd.
The company also concluded the $120 million acquisition of Simbionix, a leading 3D surgical simulation and training firm. Additionally, the company partnered with The Culinary Institute of America for developing 3D printing technologies for food and culinary industries, as it attempted to target unconventional sectors like food and fashion.
The addition of Medical Modeling, LayerWise and Simbionix will aid 3D Systems in fortifying its healthcare business, and delivering custom-made surgical instruments implants and devices.
As evident from its capital-allocation strategies, 3D Systems remains focused on expanding its presence in the high-potential 3D printing market. However, in the near term, restructuring actions, planned discontinuation of several of its products and foreign-currency headwinds might hamper revenue growth.
Outlook
The company provided its earnings and revenue guidance for 2015.
Revenues are expected to be in the range of $850-$900 million. GAAP earnings per share are estimated in the band of 35-45 cents, while non-GAAP earnings per share are projected in the range of 90 cents- $1.10.
Management is optimistic about the future, and is planning to moderate its M&A activities, which will translate into lower costs and thus higher profits in the quarters ahead.
To Conclude
Of late, the 3D printing industry has been gaining momentum owing to the rising demand for diverse applications of this novel technology across several domains. 3D Systems believes that it is favourably positioned to capitalize on the same by expanding its reach and adaptability across various industries.
3D Systems presently sports a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the technology sector that are worth a look now include Exar Corp. ( EXAR ), FormFactor Inc. ( FORM ) and Cirrus Logic Inc. ( CRUS ), each sporting a Zack Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
(We are reissuing this article to correct a mistake. The original article, issued on Feb 26, 2015, should no longer be relied upon.)
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results, continuing its recent trend of missing estimates. Click to get this free report FORMFACTOR INC (FORM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report CIRRUS LOGIC (CRUS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXAR CORP (EXAR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While revenue growth and stronger materials and services margins resulted in an 18.6% year-over-year increase in gross profit, higher operating expenses strained the bottom line for the year.
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Click to get this free report FORMFACTOR INC (FORM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report CIRRUS LOGIC (CRUS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXAR CORP (EXAR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results, continuing its recent trend of missing estimates. While revenue growth and stronger materials and services margins resulted in an 18.6% year-over-year increase in gross profit, higher operating expenses strained the bottom line for the year.
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Click to get this free report FORMFACTOR INC (FORM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report CIRRUS LOGIC (CRUS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXAR CORP (EXAR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results, continuing its recent trend of missing estimates. The commercial shipments of the company's new Cube 3 and CubPro consumer printers aided in 68% year-over-year growth in Consumer revenues, while Design and Manufacturing revenues grew 18% over the prior-year period.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results, continuing its recent trend of missing estimates. Click to get this free report FORMFACTOR INC (FORM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report CIRRUS LOGIC (CRUS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXAR CORP (EXAR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For full-year 2014, the company reported non-GAAP net income of 70 cents per share, down 17.6% year over year.
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3D Systems Corporation Earnings: Mediocre With Negative Undertones
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3D Systems reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 earnings results before the market opened on Thursday.
For the quarter, 3D Systems grew revenue by 21% year over year to $187.4 million, translating to $0.01 in earnings per share, and $0.21 per share on an adjusted basis. In 2014, 3D Systems generated revenue growth of 27% to $653.7 million, taking home $0.11 per share in earnings, and $0.70 on an adjusted basis. These results compare unfavorably to Wall Street expectations calling for the fourth quarter to generate $203.1 million in revenue and $0.25 in adjusted earnings, and the full year to generate $669.7 million in revenue and $0.73 in earnings.
Looking beyond the headline results, 3D Systems' business remains challenged to execute well across all of its segments.
Organic growth down; order backlog stable
Driven by weak performance in its North American channel, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter organic growth rate -- the rate of annual revenue growth that doesn't account for acquisitions less than one year old -- stalled to 7%. 3D Systems attributed the North American weakness primarily to its jetting line of 3D printers, which on a full-year basis only increased by 9% in terms of unit volume.
Between 3D Systems' order book growing by $500,000 sequentially and organic growth declining, the weak performance in North America could indicate that 3D Systems' jetting printers are becoming saturated in the region. Exactly how this translates to regions where 3D printing is less saturated of a technology remains an unanswered question for investors.
Gross profitability
3D Systems' fourth-quarter gross profit margin increased by 10 basis points sequentially to 47.9%, but declined by 380 basis points on an annual basis. The greatest area of annual decline came from its 3D printer hardware sales, which fell 10% year over year.
Although 3D Systems previously highlighted that a concentrated number of product launches and manufacturing capacity buildouts have dragged on hardware gross profit margins in 2014, it's an area that investors should continue monitoring because it could also provide insights as to whether 3D Systems may be experiencing pricing pressure headwinds as a result of increasing competition.
Operating leverage
3D Systems expected that operating leverage, which the company defines are revenues growing faster than operating expenses, would continue to improve in the fourth quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, 3D Systems' operating leverage improved as the chart below illustrates, but on a GAAP basis, operating expenses outpaced revenue growth by 17 percentage points.
Other notables
In the fourth quarter, currency headwinds reduced 3D Systems' total revenue by $6 million; direct metal 3D printing revenue increased by 178%, health care revenue grew 96%, consumer revenues increased 68%, and the company experienced strong revenue growth of 46% in its Europe, Middle East, and Africa segment, despite ongoing economic sluggishness in Europe.
In terms of emulating the operating performance of its EMEA segment worldwide, CEO Avi Reichental said 3D Systems will be "taking decisive steps to improve the productivity and coverage of our North American and APAC [Asia Pacific] channels to the level of our EMEA region."
Ending the year with questions
3D Systems closed out the year with $284.9 million in cash on hand, giving it plenty of breathing room to improve the execution of its North American operations and pursue new growth initiatives.
In 2015, management highlighted that the pace of its M&A activity will begin to moderate and expects to generate $850 million to $900 million in revenue, GAAP earnings of $0.35 to $0.45 per share, and non-GAAP earnings of $0.90 to $1.10 per share. At the time of this writing, Wall Street expects 3D Systems to generate $868.9 million in revenue and $1.03 in non-GAAP earnings.
According to Reichental, 3D Systems has "assembled the technological building blocks, infrastructure, talents and partners required to scale our business and extend our first mover advantage in key verticals" and the company is "now poised to strengthen our execution to create greater value faster."
The ultimate question is whether the company can build a business that can fire on all cylinders, because a string of recent quarterly performances suggests this may be difficult to achieve.
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3D Systems attributed the North American weakness primarily to its jetting line of 3D printers, which on a full-year basis only increased by 9% in terms of unit volume. According to Reichental, 3D Systems has "assembled the technological building blocks, infrastructure, talents and partners required to scale our business and extend our first mover advantage in key verticals" and the company is "now poised to strengthen our execution to create greater value faster." The ultimate question is whether the company can build a business that can fire on all cylinders, because a string of recent quarterly performances suggests this may be difficult to achieve.
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Organic growth down; order backlog stable Driven by weak performance in its North American channel, 3D Systems' fourth-quarter organic growth rate -- the rate of annual revenue growth that doesn't account for acquisitions less than one year old -- stalled to 7%. Gross profitability 3D Systems' fourth-quarter gross profit margin increased by 10 basis points sequentially to 47.9%, but declined by 380 basis points on an annual basis. Operating leverage 3D Systems expected that operating leverage, which the company defines are revenues growing faster than operating expenses, would continue to improve in the fourth quarter.
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For the quarter, 3D Systems grew revenue by 21% year over year to $187.4 million, translating to $0.01 in earnings per share, and $0.21 per share on an adjusted basis. These results compare unfavorably to Wall Street expectations calling for the fourth quarter to generate $203.1 million in revenue and $0.25 in adjusted earnings, and the full year to generate $669.7 million in revenue and $0.73 in earnings. Other notables In the fourth quarter, currency headwinds reduced 3D Systems' total revenue by $6 million; direct metal 3D printing revenue increased by 178%, health care revenue grew 96%, consumer revenues increased 68%, and the company experienced strong revenue growth of 46% in its Europe, Middle East, and Africa segment, despite ongoing economic sluggishness in Europe.
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For the quarter, 3D Systems grew revenue by 21% year over year to $187.4 million, translating to $0.01 in earnings per share, and $0.21 per share on an adjusted basis. In 2014, 3D Systems generated revenue growth of 27% to $653.7 million, taking home $0.11 per share in earnings, and $0.70 on an adjusted basis. These results compare unfavorably to Wall Street expectations calling for the fourth quarter to generate $203.1 million in revenue and $0.25 in adjusted earnings, and the full year to generate $669.7 million in revenue and $0.73 in earnings.
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3D Systems (DDD) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates, Misses Revenues - Tale of the Tape
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Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide. The company also provides scanners for a variety of medical and mechanical X-Ray film digital archiving.
3D Systems has been making consistent efforts to strengthen its operational efficiency and expand its business via acquisitions, with its most recent one being Cimatron ltd. - one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers - for $97 million. However, financing these acquisitions and continued investments in research and development have taken a toll on the company's financial health. Moreover, severe competition in the industry, persisting economic uncertainty, and foreign currency risks continue to be headwinds for 3D Systems.
Recent estimate revision activity for DDD has been limited, as the consensus estimate for the stock has been flat. However, the company has a poor track record: it has missed estimates in each of the last four quarters at an average rate of 18.9%.
Currently, DDD has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) but that could definitely change following its earnings report, which has just released. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings : DDD beat on earnings. Adjusted Earnings per share came in at 21 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents.
Revenue : Revenues of $187 million came below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $210 million, but grew 21% year over year.
Key Stats : The EMEA region, comprising of Europe, Middle East, & Africa, witnessed outstanding organic growth of 28% year over year. Direct metals and healthcare segments also showed robust performance, with year over year growth of 178% and 96% respectively.
Stock Price : Shares were down 2.6% ahead of the report and they are down about 1.4% in after-hours trading following the release. This suggests it could be a pretty rough day for DDD in tomorrow's session, and that this sell-ranked stock might not be out of the woods just yet.
Check back later for our full write up on this DDD earnings report later!
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Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide. Recent estimate revision activity for DDD has been limited, as the consensus estimate for the stock has been flat. Currently, DDD has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) but that could definitely change following its earnings report, which has just released.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide. Recent estimate revision activity for DDD has been limited, as the consensus estimate for the stock has been flat.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide. Recent estimate revision activity for DDD has been limited, as the consensus estimate for the stock has been flat.
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Currently, DDD has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) but that could definitely change following its earnings report, which has just released. Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials, on-demand custom parts services and 3D authoring solutions for professionals and consumers, worldwide. Recent estimate revision activity for DDD has been limited, as the consensus estimate for the stock has been flat.
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Technology Sector Update for 02/26/2015: CRM, DDD
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Top Technology Stocks:
MSFT: flat
AAPL: +0.39%
IBM: +0.30%
CSCO: +0.07%
GOOG: +0.09%
Technology shares were slightly higher in pre-market trade.
In technology stocks news, software provider Salesforce.com ( CRM ) shares jumped nearly 13% after reporting as-expected Q4 results and setting its FY 2016 guidance in line with the Street view.
And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) was lower in pre-market trade after missing Q4 estimates and posting cautious guidance.
The printing company posted Q4 revenue of $187.4 million, versus $154.8 million in the previous year quarter. This was lower than the $202.3 million Capital IQ consensus.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) was lower in pre-market trade after missing Q4 estimates and posting cautious guidance. Technology shares were slightly higher in pre-market trade. In technology stocks news, software provider Salesforce.com ( CRM ) shares jumped nearly 13% after reporting as-expected Q4 results and setting its FY 2016 guidance in line with the Street view.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) was lower in pre-market trade after missing Q4 estimates and posting cautious guidance. 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. And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) was lower in pre-market trade after missing Q4 estimates and posting cautious guidance. In technology stocks news, software provider Salesforce.com ( CRM ) shares jumped nearly 13% after reporting as-expected Q4 results and setting its FY 2016 guidance in line with the Street view.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) was lower in pre-market trade after missing Q4 estimates and posting cautious guidance. Technology shares were slightly higher in pre-market trade. In technology stocks news, software provider Salesforce.com ( CRM ) shares jumped nearly 13% after reporting as-expected Q4 results and setting its FY 2016 guidance in line with the Street view.
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Hewlett-Packard Company's 3D Printer: What the Competition and Experts Think
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Last November, Hewlett-Packard officially unveiled its plans to enter the 3D printing market sometime in 2016 with a homegrown technology it's calling Multi Jet Fusion . According to the tech giant, Multi Jet Fusion will be up to 10 times faster than leading extrusion-based and selective laser sintering 3D printing technologies on the market today.
Given the success HP has experienced in the 2D printing world, along with its expertise, resources, and enterprise reach, it's clear why industry watchers have been keeping a close eye on HP's hotly anticipated entrance into the 3D printing space. Here's what the competition and industry experts have been saying about HP's upcoming 3D printer.
Don't underestimate the complexity required to become a meaningful player
Prior to HP's formal announcement, 3D Systems ' CEO Avi Reichental weighed in on HP's 3D printing entrance during the company's first-quarter 2014 earnings call:
From 3D Systems' perspective, because HP will initially be entering the 3D printing space with a single technology, Multi Jet Fusion, the tech giant won't be able to capitalize on all the growth potential 3D printing has to offer. 3D Systems bases this belief on the assumption that different 3D printing technologies are often best suited for specific applications, and the more 3D printing applications a company can serve, the greater its revenue-generating potential. With seven distinct 3D printing technologies in its portfolio -- the most of any 3D printing company -- 3D Systems' multi-faceted approach has arguably enabled the company to cater to the most diverse range of 3D printing applications.
Maximizing value
During EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, I asked Stratasys ' Fred Fischer, director fused deposition modeling and PolyJet applications, about HP entering the fray.
Stratasys' recent research and development spending aligns nicely with Fischer's comments around the company's commitment of improving and maximizing the value of its products:
SSYS Research and Development Expense (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
Mothballing the competition
Terry Wohlers of Wohlers Associates, a leading 3D printing insights company that's been tracking the industry since its inception, made an incredibly bold statement about the prospect of Multi Jet Fusion when HP debuted the technology:
When I caught up with Tim Caffrey at EuroMold, Wohlers' senior consultant, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have him elaborate on Terry's comment, which can be found in the video below, between 0:12 and 2:36:
Given that Wohlers Associates is highly regarded across the 3D printing industry in terms of expertise and insights, this endorsement may carry significant weight in favor of HP's 3D printer over competitors and could potentially help the company drive initial sales.
Potential challenges
Mcor Technologies , an Ireland-based 3D printing company that utilizes ordinary copy paper for its printers' primary material and can produce full-color 3D printed objects, understands the challenges HP may face when applying color treatment to its plastic-based parts:
What to watch going forward
Although Stratasys and 3D Systems have formally gone on record about how HP's 3D printing entrance is validating for the 3D printing industry at large, the comments made by Wohlers Associates could lead one to believe the tech giant's entrance may pose a significant risk for 3D printing investors.
Considering Multi Jet Fusion will cater to the professional and industrial 3D printing segments with a compelling value proposition in terms of speed, investors should monitor corresponding product revenues from 3D Systems and Stratasys in the quarters ahead of its release to try to gain early indications if HP is on the verge of becoming the next major 3D printing player.
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Last November, Hewlett-Packard officially unveiled its plans to enter the 3D printing market sometime in 2016 with a homegrown technology it's calling Multi Jet Fusion . According to the tech giant, Multi Jet Fusion will be up to 10 times faster than leading extrusion-based and selective laser sintering 3D printing technologies on the market today. Maximizing value During EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, I asked Stratasys ' Fred Fischer, director fused deposition modeling and PolyJet applications, about HP entering the fray.
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According to the tech giant, Multi Jet Fusion will be up to 10 times faster than leading extrusion-based and selective laser sintering 3D printing technologies on the market today. Don't underestimate the complexity required to become a meaningful player Prior to HP's formal announcement, 3D Systems ' CEO Avi Reichental weighed in on HP's 3D printing entrance during the company's first-quarter 2014 earnings call: From 3D Systems' perspective, because HP will initially be entering the 3D printing space with a single technology, Multi Jet Fusion, the tech giant won't be able to capitalize on all the growth potential 3D printing has to offer. Mothballing the competition Terry Wohlers of Wohlers Associates, a leading 3D printing insights company that's been tracking the industry since its inception, made an incredibly bold statement about the prospect of Multi Jet Fusion when HP debuted the technology: When I caught up with Tim Caffrey at EuroMold, Wohlers' senior consultant, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have him elaborate on Terry's comment, which can be found in the video below, between 0:12 and 2:36: Given that Wohlers Associates is highly regarded across the 3D printing industry in terms of expertise and insights, this endorsement may carry significant weight in favor of HP's 3D printer over competitors and could potentially help the company drive initial sales.
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Don't underestimate the complexity required to become a meaningful player Prior to HP's formal announcement, 3D Systems ' CEO Avi Reichental weighed in on HP's 3D printing entrance during the company's first-quarter 2014 earnings call: From 3D Systems' perspective, because HP will initially be entering the 3D printing space with a single technology, Multi Jet Fusion, the tech giant won't be able to capitalize on all the growth potential 3D printing has to offer. Mothballing the competition Terry Wohlers of Wohlers Associates, a leading 3D printing insights company that's been tracking the industry since its inception, made an incredibly bold statement about the prospect of Multi Jet Fusion when HP debuted the technology: When I caught up with Tim Caffrey at EuroMold, Wohlers' senior consultant, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have him elaborate on Terry's comment, which can be found in the video below, between 0:12 and 2:36: Given that Wohlers Associates is highly regarded across the 3D printing industry in terms of expertise and insights, this endorsement may carry significant weight in favor of HP's 3D printer over competitors and could potentially help the company drive initial sales. Potential challenges Mcor Technologies , an Ireland-based 3D printing company that utilizes ordinary copy paper for its printers' primary material and can produce full-color 3D printed objects, understands the challenges HP may face when applying color treatment to its plastic-based parts: What to watch going forward Although Stratasys and 3D Systems have formally gone on record about how HP's 3D printing entrance is validating for the 3D printing industry at large, the comments made by Wohlers Associates could lead one to believe the tech giant's entrance may pose a significant risk for 3D printing investors.
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Don't underestimate the complexity required to become a meaningful player Prior to HP's formal announcement, 3D Systems ' CEO Avi Reichental weighed in on HP's 3D printing entrance during the company's first-quarter 2014 earnings call: From 3D Systems' perspective, because HP will initially be entering the 3D printing space with a single technology, Multi Jet Fusion, the tech giant won't be able to capitalize on all the growth potential 3D printing has to offer. Potential challenges Mcor Technologies , an Ireland-based 3D printing company that utilizes ordinary copy paper for its printers' primary material and can produce full-color 3D printed objects, understands the challenges HP may face when applying color treatment to its plastic-based parts: What to watch going forward Although Stratasys and 3D Systems have formally gone on record about how HP's 3D printing entrance is validating for the 3D printing industry at large, the comments made by Wohlers Associates could lead one to believe the tech giant's entrance may pose a significant risk for 3D printing investors. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead.
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3D Systems Corporation Earnings: 3 Key Areas to Watch
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3D Systems is set to report its fourth-quarter and 2014 results before the market opens on Thursday. Going into the report, the analyst community expects the 3D printing giant will grow revenue by nearly 31% year over year to $202.3 million, translating to $0.25 in earnings per share. Beyond the headline figures, investors should also focus on how 3D Systems' underlying business is performing to help determine whether the company's long-term investment thesis remains intact. The following areas will help investors assess how business fared at 3D Systems during the fourth quarter.
Organic growth and order backlog
In the third quarter, multiple execution issues forced the company to delay some of its revenue and miss earnings expectations. Specifically, the company continued to experience greater demand for its line of direct metal 3D printers than its manufacturing capacity could handle, and it also deliberately delayed the shipment of the consumer-oriented Cube 3 to improve the user experience. Although management has reassured investors that those execution issues have been largely resolved, pay close attention to the company's organic growth rate and order backlog, which together could provide further insights.
The thinking here is that if 3D Systems' execution troubles were the result of manufacturing constraints and shipping delays, and weren't due to structural issues with how its products have fared in the marketplace, it stands to reason that the company's order backlog would expand accordingly, as it did in the third quarter:
Considering the company's revenue tied to its Cube 3 printer contributes to its organic growth rate -- the rate of annual growth that doesn't account for acquisitions less than a year old -- it would also be reasonable to see 3D Systems' organic growth rate here underperforming recent quarters.
If the upcoming report demonstrates that 3D Systems' execution issues have meaningfully improved, investors will want to see these two trends reverse, with organic growth rising and orders backlog declining.
Gross profitability
In the third quarter, the company's total gross profit margin fell by 480 basis points year over year, which management attributed to a high concentration of product launches and the building out of its manufacturing capacity.
Between recent expiration of patents surrounding 3D Systems' stereolithography and selective laser sintering portfolio, and strong expected growth for the industry in general, the competitive landscape has intensified, which could invite pricing pressures that cut into profitability. In other words, investors should watch 3D Systems' gross profit margin for significant changes, which might indicate potential differentiation issues.
DDD Gross Profit Margin (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
Operating leverage
According to former CFO Damon Gregoire, the third quarter saw some restoration of 3D Systems' operating leverage, which the company defines as revenue growing faster than operating expenses. Ultimately, 3D Systems' management believes its operating leverage will be "fully restored" come 2016, and investors should expect revenue growth to outpace operating expenses growth during the fourth quarter.
DDD Total Operating Expenses (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
All eyes on Thursday
Come Thursday, investors will have an opportunity to focus on how the underlying business is performing to determine if 3D Systems' recent headwinds have been alleviated, and if the stock represents a long-term buying opportunity. Monitoring 3D Systems' organic growth rate, order backlog, gross profitability, and operating leverage is a great way to start the process.
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DDD Gross Profit Margin (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Total Operating Expenses (Quarterly) data by YCharts . Although management has reassured investors that those execution issues have been largely resolved, pay close attention to the company's organic growth rate and order backlog, which together could provide further insights.
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DDD Gross Profit Margin (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Total Operating Expenses (Quarterly) data by YCharts . Ultimately, 3D Systems' management believes its operating leverage will be "fully restored" come 2016, and investors should expect revenue growth to outpace operating expenses growth during the fourth quarter.
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DDD Gross Profit Margin (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Total Operating Expenses (Quarterly) data by YCharts . The thinking here is that if 3D Systems' execution troubles were the result of manufacturing constraints and shipping delays, and weren't due to structural issues with how its products have fared in the marketplace, it stands to reason that the company's order backlog would expand accordingly, as it did in the third quarter: Considering the company's revenue tied to its Cube 3 printer contributes to its organic growth rate -- the rate of annual growth that doesn't account for acquisitions less than a year old -- it would also be reasonable to see 3D Systems' organic growth rate here underperforming recent quarters.
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DDD Gross Profit Margin (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Total Operating Expenses (Quarterly) data by YCharts . The thinking here is that if 3D Systems' execution troubles were the result of manufacturing constraints and shipping delays, and weren't due to structural issues with how its products have fared in the marketplace, it stands to reason that the company's order backlog would expand accordingly, as it did in the third quarter: Considering the company's revenue tied to its Cube 3 printer contributes to its organic growth rate -- the rate of annual growth that doesn't account for acquisitions less than a year old -- it would also be reasonable to see 3D Systems' organic growth rate here underperforming recent quarters.
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The 3D-Printed Selfie: Just Another Gimmick?
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Will this really catch on? Source: Author.
In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in front of one of many 3D printed selfie booths strategically placed throughout the exhibition. Companies are hoping to cash in on the potential rise of the 3D printed selfie by selling the scanning booths and 3D printing services around it. However, the 3D printed selfie doesn't necessarily come cheap to consumers, costing upwards of $200 for a 3D printed figurine of yourself or loved one -- not exactly in the "impulse buy" category.
In Heller's opinion, the price of the 3D printed selfie would have to reach an impulse buy level, falling by around an order of magnitude, otherwise it risks never catching on in a mainstream way.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: Hey Fools, Steve Heller here. We are at EuroMold 2014, outside of Hall 11 [the 3D printing hall]. This is the 3D printing conference of the world. We're in Frankfurt, Germany.
What we're looking at behind me is the 3D printed selfie [booth]. Is that actually something that's going to take off with consumers? To be determined; we'll get to that in a second.
What is actually happening here, there are a number of different vendors that are selling these arrays that you see behind me where someone steps into the booth, they get a 3D scan of themselves. That scanned file then goes and gets sent off to a 3D printing service center, so they do all the heavy lifting on the 3D printing side.
They typically use 3D Systems' ColorJet technology, which is a full-color, powder based material that allows 3D printed selfies to basically come to life. The problem with the technology is, it's pretty expensive [when used for a 3D printed selfie]. We're talking $50-$100, upwards of $200, per 3D printed selfie depending on the size and the shipping costs, and how soon you want it and everything.
They're [company's] trying to sell their 3D scanning arrays. The challenge with it is, though, who's going to buy this? You obviously need a professional at this point. It's not necessarily an easy operation. It's not push-button operated [yet] for consumers.
Just thinking about the 3D printed selfie in the age of Instagram and the age of Facebook , Twitter , and the selfie, the print photography industry is in a little bit of a decline right now. I spoke earlier with Conor MacCormack, CEO of Mcor Technologies, and they hope to bring a little bit more of a unique perspective on the 3D printed selfie.
They want it so that everyday users can actually scan themselves with a pretty cheap device, either at a place or on their own -- they could have their own scanner -- and then they want to be able to print a 3D printed selfie, say for $30.
The way they can do that is the operating cost of their machines is much lower because they use a paper-based technology -- ordinary copy paper, which can be five times cheaper than other full-color technologies [like 3D Systems' ColorJet technology].
Basically, that lowers the barrier of entry for the 3D printed selfie to actually make more of a splash and more of a meaningful impact for consumers.
As you can see behind me now, it looks like they're getting ready to start a scan here.
The other interesting thing to think about here is that this scanning array is not necessarily small. If you're going to go to a retailer [to try and sell a 3D selfie booth] or you're a retailer and you're thinking about implementing this, there actually has to be enough revenue there, because retail floor space comes at a premium.
If they're not able to generate enough revenue off it [3D printed selifes], that means that they're going to have to replace that sale with something else. Basically, if that floor space isn't being utilized properly on a revenue basis, it may not be the best fit for retailers to actually adopt it.
Getting [the 3D printed selfie to gain traction with consumers] is all about lowering the cost, to make it more of an impulse buy. At $200 for a 3D printed selfie people may think twice about it, but if it's $20 or $30, there may be a completely different outcome on it.
Thanks for watching, and Fool on!
The article The 3D-Printed Selfie: Just Another Gimmick? originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems, Facebook, and Twitter. He isn't banking on the 3D-printed selfie becoming a major part of 3D Systems' business. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Facebook, and Twitter. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Facebook, and Twitter. 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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In Heller's opinion, the price of the 3D printed selfie would have to reach an impulse buy level, falling by around an order of magnitude, otherwise it risks never catching on in a mainstream way. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead. I spoke earlier with Conor MacCormack, CEO of Mcor Technologies, and they hope to bring a little bit more of a unique perspective on the 3D printed selfie.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in front of one of many 3D printed selfie booths strategically placed throughout the exhibition. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems, Facebook, and Twitter. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Facebook, and Twitter.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in front of one of many 3D printed selfie booths strategically placed throughout the exhibition. However, the 3D printed selfie doesn't necessarily come cheap to consumers, costing upwards of $200 for a 3D printed figurine of yourself or loved one -- not exactly in the "impulse buy" category. Just thinking about the 3D printed selfie in the age of Instagram and the age of Facebook , Twitter , and the selfie, the print photography industry is in a little bit of a decline right now.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in front of one of many 3D printed selfie booths strategically placed throughout the exhibition. However, the 3D printed selfie doesn't necessarily come cheap to consumers, costing upwards of $200 for a 3D printed figurine of yourself or loved one -- not exactly in the "impulse buy" category. What we're looking at behind me is the 3D printed selfie [booth].
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Can 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Find Huge Growth in This Surprising Industry?
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Although 3D Systems Corporation has had its fair share of execution issues over the last year, the 3D printing giant still managed to build a thriving health care business comprising of 3D printers, software, and services for medical professionals to help improve patient outcomes.
If 3D Systems' management can apply the same conventions that may have contributed to the success of its health care business to areas of its business where it experienced performance-related issues, it could have a profound impact on the company's overall operating results.
Source: 3D Systems.
The secret sauce
Plan and rehearse difficult surgeries, whether virtually, or with a physical 3D-printed model.
3D print personalized prosthetic limbs, implants, and even " exoskeletons ," for a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods.
3D print individualized dental crowns, bridges, and implants.
Convert medical imaging data, whether film or digital, into 3D-printable format.
Considering health care-related applications are expected to be one of the 3D printing industry's biggest growth drivers in the future, 3D Systems' health care portfolio appears to be well positioned to capitalize on this potential opportunity. If successful, one would expect that 3D Systems' health care-related revenues could continue to make up a larger percentage of the company's total revenue.
Source: 3D Systems.
Room for improvement
It's possible that 3D Systems' success in health care could be attributed to having a more clearly defined strategy than the rest of its business. After all, 3D Systems' health care solutions essentially allows the company to be vertically integrated in a specialized market, from surgical preplanning to the operating table. The same can't necessarily be said for 3D Systems' entire business, considering the company's jack-of-all trades approach has proven to be more of an operational headache than a competitive advantage in recent times.
Specifically, the company's cash conversion cycle has been steadily rising , and the return it's been generating from its investments has been steadily declining , both of which suggest management is distracted from making operational efficiency a top priority. Management's distractedness, likely brought on by its hyper-aggressive acquisition strategy, may have also trickled down into delaying the shipment of its Cube 3 consumer-oriented 3D printer during the third quarter, and could have contributed to the persistent manufacturing constraints that has been plaguing its line of direct metal 3D printers.
Getting back on track
What 3D Systems can learn from the success of its health care business is that a clearly defined strategy can help make it successful. Looking at the bigger picture, 3D Systems has set itself on a quest to become the Amazon.com of 3D printing as the most diversified and vertically integrated 3D printing player in the industry. The risk of such an ambition is moving too fast and creating operational issues that are associated with being spread too thin. However, judging by the success of its health care business, perhaps investors aren't giving 3D Systems enough time to better define, build out, and fine-tune the remainder of its business segments?
Going forward, investors should seek evidence that 3D Systems is working to replicate the success of its health care segment in other areas of its business.
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The article Can 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Find Huge Growth in This Surprising Industry? originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and Amazon.com. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Amazon.com. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Amazon.com. 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 .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The article Can 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Find Huge Growth in This Surprising Industry? Although 3D Systems Corporation has had its fair share of execution issues over the last year, the 3D printing giant still managed to build a thriving health care business comprising of 3D printers, software, and services for medical professionals to help improve patient outcomes. After all, 3D Systems' health care solutions essentially allows the company to be vertically integrated in a specialized market, from surgical preplanning to the operating table.
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The article Can 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Find Huge Growth in This Surprising Industry? Although 3D Systems Corporation has had its fair share of execution issues over the last year, the 3D printing giant still managed to build a thriving health care business comprising of 3D printers, software, and services for medical professionals to help improve patient outcomes. However, judging by the success of its health care business, perhaps investors aren't giving 3D Systems enough time to better define, build out, and fine-tune the remainder of its business segments?
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The article Can 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Find Huge Growth in This Surprising Industry? Although 3D Systems Corporation has had its fair share of execution issues over the last year, the 3D printing giant still managed to build a thriving health care business comprising of 3D printers, software, and services for medical professionals to help improve patient outcomes. If 3D Systems' management can apply the same conventions that may have contributed to the success of its health care business to areas of its business where it experienced performance-related issues, it could have a profound impact on the company's overall operating results.
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The article Can 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Find Huge Growth in This Surprising Industry? If 3D Systems' management can apply the same conventions that may have contributed to the success of its health care business to areas of its business where it experienced performance-related issues, it could have a profound impact on the company's overall operating results. Considering health care-related applications are expected to be one of the 3D printing industry's biggest growth drivers in the future, 3D Systems' health care portfolio appears to be well positioned to capitalize on this potential opportunity.
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3D Systems Corporation to Collaborate With Lockheed Martin and Other Defense Contractors
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Two weeks ago, 3D Systems was awarded two contracts funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, worth over a combined $1 million, to "develop advanced aerospace and defense 3D printing manufacturing capabilities at convincing scale."
Administered by America Makes , the national additive manufacturing innovation institute, 3D Systems will collaborate with defense heavyweights Lockheed Martin , Honeywell , and Northrop Grumman to develop the ability to monitor 3D print jobs at the layer level for its metal- and plastic-based selective laser sintering 3D printers -- a capability many industry experts believe to be a "holy grail" solution that will aid in the future adoption of 3D printing. Consequently, 3D Systems investors may view this as a great opportunity for the company to develop differentiated intellectual property from its competition.
The fine print
On the first project, 3D Systems will partner with the University of Delaware's Center for Composite Materials, Sandia National Lab, and Lockheed Martin to build out of the capabilities of its plastic-based selective laser sintering, or SLS, 3D printers. The goal of the project will be to integrate predictive technologies into 3D Systems' plastic SLS printers in order to gain the ability to dynamically monitor print jobs at the layer level. If successful, it will usher in a new era of 3D printing quality assurance that would help aerospace manufacturers more easily validate that 3D printed parts are consistent and accurate -- an extremely important consideration when 3D-printing mission-critical components with complicated structures.
The second project is very similar to the first, except that 3D Systems will be partnering with the Applied Research Laboratory of Pennsylvania State University, Honeywell, and Northrop Grumman, and instead of focusing on plastic-based SLS printers, it seeks to gain the same layer-by-layer monitoring capabilities with its line of direct-metal 3D printers. The goal here is to ensure as they're being printed that metal 3D-printed parts are going to be flight-worthy.
Filling an important gap
Unfortunately, there's very little technology built into current-generation 3D printers that alerts an engineer when something is going wrong during a print job. Companies like General Electric have to spend significant time, energy, and money to ensure their upcoming 3D-printed jet engine components are accurate after the object is printed.
In other words, being able to monitor print jobs one layer at a time, in real time, with objective evidence would reduce the burden on aerospace and other industrial manufacturers qualifying 3D-printed parts for mission-critical applications. It would also likely drive adoption for 3D printing to be used more in direct manufacturing applications because it'll give manufacturers a higher degree of confidence that parts with complex internal structures are being made to exact specifications.
The bigger picture
GE's Christine Furstoss and Steve Rengers believe that the future role 3D printing will play in manufacturing will likely rely heavily on the ability to perform quality assurance in real time with objective data. Considering that GE is one of the largest adopters of 3D printing technology in the industry, and it has plans to 3D-print up to 45,000 fuel nozzles a year for its upcoming Leap jet engine by 2020, gaining this technological capability could give 3D Systems a major competitive advantage against its 3D printing peers in the area of larger-scale manufacturing.
However, as we've seen in the past with other high-profile partnerships that 3D Systems has entered, it doesn't necessarily guarantee that it will be successful in reaching the projects' goals. Still, investors should be pleased by the fact that 3D Systems has landed two notable contracts with big-time defense companies, which validates the company's technological expertise to some degree.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation to Collaborate With Lockheed Martin and Other Defense Contractors originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and General Electric Company. 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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Two weeks ago, 3D Systems was awarded two contracts funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, worth over a combined $1 million, to "develop advanced aerospace and defense 3D printing manufacturing capabilities at convincing scale." The fine print On the first project, 3D Systems will partner with the University of Delaware's Center for Composite Materials, Sandia National Lab, and Lockheed Martin to build out of the capabilities of its plastic-based selective laser sintering, or SLS, 3D printers. The bigger picture GE's Christine Furstoss and Steve Rengers believe that the future role 3D printing will play in manufacturing will likely rely heavily on the ability to perform quality assurance in real time with objective data.
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Administered by America Makes , the national additive manufacturing innovation institute, 3D Systems will collaborate with defense heavyweights Lockheed Martin , Honeywell , and Northrop Grumman to develop the ability to monitor 3D print jobs at the layer level for its metal- and plastic-based selective laser sintering 3D printers -- a capability many industry experts believe to be a "holy grail" solution that will aid in the future adoption of 3D printing. If successful, it will usher in a new era of 3D printing quality assurance that would help aerospace manufacturers more easily validate that 3D printed parts are consistent and accurate -- an extremely important consideration when 3D-printing mission-critical components with complicated structures. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and General Electric Company.
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Administered by America Makes , the national additive manufacturing innovation institute, 3D Systems will collaborate with defense heavyweights Lockheed Martin , Honeywell , and Northrop Grumman to develop the ability to monitor 3D print jobs at the layer level for its metal- and plastic-based selective laser sintering 3D printers -- a capability many industry experts believe to be a "holy grail" solution that will aid in the future adoption of 3D printing. The goal of the project will be to integrate predictive technologies into 3D Systems' plastic SLS printers in order to gain the ability to dynamically monitor print jobs at the layer level. Considering that GE is one of the largest adopters of 3D printing technology in the industry, and it has plans to 3D-print up to 45,000 fuel nozzles a year for its upcoming Leap jet engine by 2020, gaining this technological capability could give 3D Systems a major competitive advantage against its 3D printing peers in the area of larger-scale manufacturing.
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The goal of the project will be to integrate predictive technologies into 3D Systems' plastic SLS printers in order to gain the ability to dynamically monitor print jobs at the layer level. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and General Electric Company.
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3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week
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Hang on to your hats, Fools. I'm going to be introducing three stocks below that will likely be making huge moves in the week to come. That's because all three are reporting earnings, and all three are heavily shorted -- or have lots of investors betting against their short-term success.
In the past, when these two variables collide, volatility is almost always the result. In fact, two of the stocks I singled out last week moved an average of 16% following their respective earnings releases (one pushed off its report by a week).
But don't be misled. I don't think you should prepare to make any buy or sell decisions based on these movements. In fact, that would be the antithesis of our buy-to-hold investing strategy here at The Motley Fool. Instead, I think you should use the slideshow below to focus on what really matters when these companies report earnings, and ignore the rest.
If you own shares of 3D Systems , Herbalife , or Gogo , here's what to keep your eyes on...
Wall Street hacks Apple's gadgets! (Investors, prepare to profit.)
Apple 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 Apple's brand-new gadgets. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early-in-the-know investors. To be one of them, just click here !
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Photos: 3D Systems, Herbalife, and Gogo.
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That's because all three are reporting earnings, and all three are heavily shorted -- or have lots of investors betting against their short-term success. If you own shares of 3D Systems , Herbalife , or Gogo , here's what to keep your eyes on... Wall Street hacks Apple's gadgets! 3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week from Photos: 3D Systems, Herbalife, and Gogo.
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3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week from Photos: 3D Systems, Herbalife, and Gogo. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Apple 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 Apple's brand-new gadgets. 3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week from Photos: 3D Systems, Herbalife, and Gogo. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems.
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In fact, two of the stocks I singled out last week moved an average of 16% following their respective earnings releases (one pushed off its report by a week). (Investors, prepare to profit.) The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems.
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Does This Make Stratasys, Ltd. "Riskier" Than 3D Systems Corporation?
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Although 3DSystems has gained a reputation of being a serial acquirer that's taken a "shotgun" approach to its market opportunity, it has amassed significantly less goodwill on its balance sheet than Stratasys , which has taken a more focused approach to its acquisition strategy, albeit on a much larger scale:
SSYS Goodwill (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
With Stratasys now expecting to take a significant goodwill impairment charge of $100 million to $110 million against its fourth-quarter earnings due to the recent underperformance of its MakerBot unit, it raises the question of whether Stratasys' balance sheet is at greater risk of future impairment charges than 3D Systems'.
Goodwill impairment 101
Whenever a company makes an acquisition, the premium it pays for a business over its verifiable value is carried on the balance sheet as goodwill. Each year, a company that's acquired goodwill must test it for impairment, and if that goodwill asset is determined to be worth less than the value it's being carried for on the balance sheet, it must take a non-cash impairment charge against its earnings.
Although goodwill doesn't necessarily affect the cash position of a company, it suggests that management may have made a misjudgment around an acquisition in terms of the price it paid or the acquired company's full potential. In other words, goodwill impairments can raise questions about management's ability to execute and create long-term value for shareholders with acquisitions.
Considering that both 3D Systems and Stratasys have used acquisitions as a tool to bolster their respective businesses in recent years, during a period when 3D printing stocks were trading at historically rich valuations, both companies could be at risk of future goodwill impairment. Figuring out which company is more at risk may boil down to the quality of its acquisitions relative to the price it paid, and management's ability to extract long-term value from the asset.
Different strokes
Having made about 50 acquisitions in the last three years, 3D Systems' jack-of-all-trades approach to its market opportunity holds the potential to help it establish itself as a leading 3D printing company for decades to come. However, from an operational perspective, buying, integrating, and maximizing value from multiple acquisitions isn't necessarily a walk in the park. Considering that 3D Systems recently created an executive vice president of mergers and acquisitions role that its former CFO filled, management appears to have also realized this.
Beyond the operational challenges that acquiring many businesses may bring, it's also hard to imagine that 3D Systems hasn't purchased at least one business that won't pan out as management expected and will force the company to take a goodwill impairment charge. However, compared to Stratasys, 3D Systems' risk of goodwill impairment could be significantly lower, considering its goodwill is spread among more acquisitions.
Historically, Stratasys has focused on making a handful of "quality over quantity" acquisitions that either complement or extend its expertise in some way, often targeting well-established leaders in their respective fields. Consequently, Stratasys' balance sheet suggests that its quality-over-quantity approach comes at a premium to 3D Systems' approach, and relies more heavily on the success of the handful of acquisitions it's made in recent years.
3D Systems' more diversified approach to acquisitions, on the other hand, may help it mitigate the magnitude of future impairment charges should an acquisition or two underperform management's expectations.
Where the two intersect
The reality of the situation is that 3D Systems and Stratasys are both at risk of future goodwill impairment charges, but Stratasys is putting significantly more weight behind each of its acquisitions than 3D Systems is. At the same time, 3D Systems may face challenges integrating all of its acquisitions in a manner that realizes their full potential -- which, if unsuccessfully met, may lead to more frequent, but likely smaller, impairment charges.
What it comes down to is that how management executes on a longer-term basis may help determine which company is "riskier" in terms of its goodwill position. Because 3D Systems and Stratasys have both experienced their share of execution issues over the past year, investors should home in on which management team can more effectively iron out the kinks of its operation and focus on driving long-term value for the business and shareholders alike.
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The article Does This Make Stratasys, Ltd. "Riskier" Than 3D Systems Corporation? originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems, but has grown increasingly concerned with management's ability to execute in recent months. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 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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Considering that both 3D Systems and Stratasys have used acquisitions as a tool to bolster their respective businesses in recent years, during a period when 3D printing stocks were trading at historically rich valuations, both companies could be at risk of future goodwill impairment. At the same time, 3D Systems may face challenges integrating all of its acquisitions in a manner that realizes their full potential -- which, if unsuccessfully met, may lead to more frequent, but likely smaller, impairment charges. Because 3D Systems and Stratasys have both experienced their share of execution issues over the past year, investors should home in on which management team can more effectively iron out the kinks of its operation and focus on driving long-term value for the business and shareholders alike.
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With Stratasys now expecting to take a significant goodwill impairment charge of $100 million to $110 million against its fourth-quarter earnings due to the recent underperformance of its MakerBot unit, it raises the question of whether Stratasys' balance sheet is at greater risk of future impairment charges than 3D Systems'. In other words, goodwill impairments can raise questions about management's ability to execute and create long-term value for shareholders with acquisitions. Where the two intersect The reality of the situation is that 3D Systems and Stratasys are both at risk of future goodwill impairment charges, but Stratasys is putting significantly more weight behind each of its acquisitions than 3D Systems is.
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With Stratasys now expecting to take a significant goodwill impairment charge of $100 million to $110 million against its fourth-quarter earnings due to the recent underperformance of its MakerBot unit, it raises the question of whether Stratasys' balance sheet is at greater risk of future impairment charges than 3D Systems'. Considering that both 3D Systems and Stratasys have used acquisitions as a tool to bolster their respective businesses in recent years, during a period when 3D printing stocks were trading at historically rich valuations, both companies could be at risk of future goodwill impairment. Where the two intersect The reality of the situation is that 3D Systems and Stratasys are both at risk of future goodwill impairment charges, but Stratasys is putting significantly more weight behind each of its acquisitions than 3D Systems is.
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Although goodwill doesn't necessarily affect the cash position of a company, it suggests that management may have made a misjudgment around an acquisition in terms of the price it paid or the acquired company's full potential. Considering that both 3D Systems and Stratasys have used acquisitions as a tool to bolster their respective businesses in recent years, during a period when 3D printing stocks were trading at historically rich valuations, both companies could be at risk of future goodwill impairment. Beyond the operational challenges that acquiring many businesses may bring, it's also hard to imagine that 3D Systems hasn't purchased at least one business that won't pan out as management expected and will force the company to take a goodwill impairment charge.
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3 Stocks That Could Double in 2015
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With the New Year now under way, investors are looking for stocks that can deliver multi-bagger returns in 2015 and beyond. To help you get started on the right foot, three Motley Fool contributors explain below why J.C. Penney , Bitauto Holdings , and GoPro are three stocks that could double in value in the year ahead.
Rich Duprey (J.C. Penney): Wall Street isn't holding out much hope for J.C. Penney. Last year was such a big year for the department store's turnaround that as it now heads into periods where it will be overlapping those strong gains, analysts foresee it coming up short, particularly with big store closings on the way.
But last month the retailer reported preliminary holiday sales for November to December showing a 3.7% increase in same-store sales, better than its 3.1% gain last year and well ahead of the 2.7% forecasts analysts were predicting. J.C. Penney's stock jumped 20% on the news.
And over the first nine months of 2014, revenues were 3.6% higher than they were in 2013 while costs were lower, leading to a 22% gain in gross margins -- all of which had Wall Street exclaiming they were shocked -- shocked! -- by its performance.
Analysts anticipate revenues rising by another 3% or so in 2015 and losses narrowing from their full year consensus forecast of $2.53 per share to $1.35 per share when it reports later this month. And in addition to J.C. Penney's improving financial picture, it just relaunched its famous catalog (albeit in slimmed down form).
Combined, these indicators suggest the department store operator is on the path to future gains, which sets it up for another opportunity to surprise Wall Street -- an event which could potentially catapult the stock and witness it double in value over the remainder of 2015.
Brian Stoffel (Bitauto Holdings): The most important disclaimer that goes with trying to find a stock that has a shot at doubling over the next 12 months is that there's just as good a chance that the stock's price gets cut in half.
Having said that, in the past, I've tried to increase the probability of finding such a stock by using a screen based on Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner's six signs of a Rule Breaker. It has yielded some huge winners like 3D Systems , lululemon athletica , and athenahealth . Since singling these stocks out, they have returned an average of 119% -- beating the S&P 500 by an average of 50 percentage points (without dividends).
By using this method, which focuses on stocks with hefty price appreciation, expensive valuations, and an out-of-favor sentiment in our CAPS community -- I think I may have found the next big winner: Bitauto Holdings.
This company serves China's booming auto-industry by providing an electronic platform to disperse pricing and listing information for millions of Chinese consumers that are -- for the first time -- considering a purchase of an automobile.
As you might expect with such a huge addressable market, growth has been heady. Earnings have jumped 85% per year over the past two years, while revenue has ticked up 47% per year . The company is founder-led -- by 40 year old William Bin Li -- and is the first-mover in this market, which can make a big difference in occupying crucial mental space in the minds of China's new generation of drivers.
Tamara Walsh (GoPro) : The mountable camera maker might not seem like the obvious choice for stocks that could double your money. The stock has been getting hammered lately, with shares down nearly 45% in the past quarter. The sudden departure of GoPro's chief operating officer, combined with management's weak forecast for the current quarter and the upcoming expiration of its lock-up period later this month, are all weighing on the stock. However, these near-term weaknesses should have little or no bearing on where the stock is headed in 2015.
With shares of GoPro now trading around $45 a pop, which is closer to the lower end of the stock's 52-week range, I believe this creates a favorable entry point for long-term investors. If the pullback in the stock was related to falling sales or questionable profitability, it would be a different story. But that isn't the case. In fact, the company delivered record fourth-quarter results last week, which were underscored by 2.4 million camera shipments in the three-month period.
The company's revenue soared 75% to $634 million in Q4, blowing out Wall Street's estimates for revenue of roughly $580 million in the period. Ultimately, the more cameras GoPro sells, the more user-generated content it collects. This is becoming increasingly important for the brand as it attempts to monetize this media by licensing the content users upload to its site. Additionally, GoPro's strategic partnerships with the NHL, ESPN, and Vislink position the company to capitalize on both professional sports and live broadcasting opportunities in the quarters ahead.
These catalysts should help GoPro be a top performing stock in the year ahead, despite the recent pullback.
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The article 3 Stocks That Could Double in 2015 originally appeared on Fool.com.
Brian Stoffel owns shares of 3D Systems and Lululemon Athletica. Rich Duprey owns shares of J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Tamara Rutter owns shares of Lululemon Athletica. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Athenahealth, GoPro, and Lululemon Athletica. The Motley Fool owns shares of 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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Combined, these indicators suggest the department store operator is on the path to future gains, which sets it up for another opportunity to surprise Wall Street -- an event which could potentially catapult the stock and witness it double in value over the remainder of 2015. The company is founder-led -- by 40 year old William Bin Li -- and is the first-mover in this market, which can make a big difference in occupying crucial mental space in the minds of China's new generation of drivers. The sudden departure of GoPro's chief operating officer, combined with management's weak forecast for the current quarter and the upcoming expiration of its lock-up period later this month, are all weighing on the stock.
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Rich Duprey (J.C. Penney): Wall Street isn't holding out much hope for J.C. Penney. Brian Stoffel owns shares of 3D Systems and Lululemon Athletica. Rich Duprey owns shares of J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Tamara Rutter owns shares of Lululemon Athletica.
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To help you get started on the right foot, three Motley Fool contributors explain below why J.C. Penney , Bitauto Holdings , and GoPro are three stocks that could double in value in the year ahead. 1 great stock to buy for 2015 and beyond 2015 is shaping up to be another great year for stocks. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead.
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To help you get started on the right foot, three Motley Fool contributors explain below why J.C. Penney , Bitauto Holdings , and GoPro are three stocks that could double in value in the year ahead. Rich Duprey (J.C. Penney): Wall Street isn't holding out much hope for J.C. Penney. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems.
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3D Systems (DDD) Buys Cimatron -- Will the Stock Rebound? - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) declared the buyout completion of Cimatron ltd. ( CIMT ) - one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers - for $97 million. The move will generate strong operational and financial synergies for 3D Systems, as the addition of Cimatron to its product portfolio will significantly enhance its product and technological development.
In particular, the inclusion of Cimatron will enable 3D Systems to enhance its 3D digital fabrication offerings besides increasing its sales exposure. Notably, 3D Systems expects this acquisition to be immediately accretive to its cash flow and non-GAAP earnings for this year.
Cimatron specializes in offering comprehensive yet cost-effective solutions for 3D CAD/CAM software products including molds, tools and dies for use in the manufacturing sector. The company has two primary product lines, CimatronE and GibbsCAM.
CimatronE primarily caters to toolmakers and discrete part manufacturers by providing the required CAD/CAM solutions. GibbsCAM has expertise in providing efficient and simple solutions for programming multi-axis CNC machine tools in the CAM industry.
We believe the above-mentioned acquisition of Cimatron will further equip the company to solidify its place in the rapidly growing 3D industry amid stiff competition from peers like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ).
As a matter of fact, 3D Systems remains persistently focused on driving growth via acquisitions and significant deals. Last month, the company announced the acquisition of botObjects, a U.K.-based 3D printer startup. Also, in Dec 2014, 3D Systems partnered with The Culinary Institute of America for developing the 3D printing technologies for food and culinary industries.
3D Systems is slated to release its fourth quarter and full year 2014 results on Feb 26. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is currently pegged at 20 cents, representing a year-over-year growth of 27.1%.
Presently, 3D Systems carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). A better-ranked stock in the industry is Apple Inc. ( AAPL ), which sports a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) declared the buyout completion of Cimatron ltd. ( CIMT ) - one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers - for $97 million. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Get Free Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Cimatron specializes in offering comprehensive yet cost-effective solutions for 3D CAD/CAM software products including molds, tools and dies for use in the manufacturing sector.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Get Free Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) declared the buyout completion of Cimatron ltd. ( CIMT ) - one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers - for $97 million. 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 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Get Free Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) declared the buyout completion of Cimatron ltd. ( CIMT ) - one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers - for $97 million. The move will generate strong operational and financial synergies for 3D Systems, as the addition of Cimatron to its product portfolio will significantly enhance its product and technological development.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) declared the buyout completion of Cimatron ltd. ( CIMT ) - one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers - for $97 million. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Get Free Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company has two primary product lines, CimatronE and GibbsCAM.
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The 3D-Printed Selfie: Are Critics Missing the Point?
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3D-printed selfies at the EuroMold conference in Germany. Source: Author.
In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews Conor MacCormack, CEO of Mcor Technologies , an Ireland-based 3D printing company that uses ordinary copy paper as the primary material in its printers, during EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November.
The pair talk about the rise of the 3D-printed selfie and what it'll take to reach critical mass. Ultimately, MacCormack believes Mcor's suite of full-color 3D printers that have significantly lower operating costs -- up to five times cheaper than the full-color competition -- are well suited to drive the price of the 3D-printed selfie down to an attractive price point.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: We've seen a lot of these 3D-printed-selfie booths, if you will, around the EuroMold show. I know a lot of the technology uses a Z Corp technology, right, 3D Systems -based multi-material, full-color technology?
Conor MacCormack: Yes.
Heller: I was wondering if you could talk about the evolution of that. Is this the real deal? Right now, a 3D-printed selfie could be anywhere from $50 to $300, as you were saying earlier. Obviously, that price point needs to come down. You think that maybe Mcor could be a good fit for that.
MacCormack: Yes, I think people have underestimated -- I don't know how many people have said it to me here over the last two days. People have underestimated how big that [3D printed selfie] market is growing.
People thought it was a bit of a gimmicky idea. Who's going to get a scan of themselves or whatever, and what will be the function of it? But they're missing the point that if you can connect with somebody on an emotive level...
It's something very strange about looking at yourself or someone that you know in a 3D printed sense. It's a bit of fun, and that's fine. It doesn't all have to be part of a jet engine or something that goes into an aircraft. It's fine to have something that's a bit of fun.
When you look at these models here, something that's pure white or something that's full color, people are going to gravitate toward the full color, so the higher color quality is going to really only expand that market. I think that whole size of the industry is going to get really, really big.
If you look at, say, for example, photographs, the 2D photograph industry, I believe that's a $200-$300 billion industry, and that industry is in a bit of a decline as maybe people are printing their images in different ways. That's a real, real good opportunity for people in the 3D printing sense to actually tap into that.
I keep on calling these the "ultimate selfie." When you turn on your Instagram instantly, the first thing it does is it's pointing back at you -- it's not pointing out. We're in that nation. We're in that kind of era where people are taking scans of themselves and photographs of themselves, so I think people are underestimating the desire and the demand to print that.
When you want to get something that you'd have in your home or give to somebody as a gift, the two big things are price point and then the color quality.
If price point and color quality are the two big drivers in there, then we're [Mcor is] very, very well, perfectly suited for that because running cost, as I said earlier we can be in full color maybe five times cheaper. Something that's into that price range, something that's $25, we're $5. That's the kind of things that we're talking about. It's big, big changes.
That means that people can set up businesses, people can become [3D printing service] bureaus. They can buy [3D printer] machines and they can offer the service. You will see this all over.
The [3D] scanners are becoming really, really small. You don't need the big booths or a big investment, to get a big photo booth. You can get a scanner to fit over your iPad, you can use your mobile phone and scan people.
That's getting better and better, literally on a month-per-month basis, and it's all software-driven. It's new algorithms that make the color matching better, make the geometry better, and then you're going to be at the sweet spot where people will say, "Yes, that's good enough quality. That's the right price point for a gift. I'm not going to pay $300 for it, but I'll pay maybe $30 for it."
There is a number in there that actually will really accelerate it, and then it's a case of can we make them fast enough, and how many machines are needed to tap into that massive market?
The article The 3D-Printed Selfie: Are Critics Missing the Point? originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 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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Ultimately, MacCormack believes Mcor's suite of full-color 3D printers that have significantly lower operating costs -- up to five times cheaper than the full-color competition -- are well suited to drive the price of the 3D-printed selfie down to an attractive price point. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead. There is a number in there that actually will really accelerate it, and then it's a case of can we make them fast enough, and how many machines are needed to tap into that massive market?
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews Conor MacCormack, CEO of Mcor Technologies , an Ireland-based 3D printing company that uses ordinary copy paper as the primary material in its printers, during EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November. Ultimately, MacCormack believes Mcor's suite of full-color 3D printers that have significantly lower operating costs -- up to five times cheaper than the full-color competition -- are well suited to drive the price of the 3D-printed selfie down to an attractive price point. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews Conor MacCormack, CEO of Mcor Technologies , an Ireland-based 3D printing company that uses ordinary copy paper as the primary material in its printers, during EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November. Ultimately, MacCormack believes Mcor's suite of full-color 3D printers that have significantly lower operating costs -- up to five times cheaper than the full-color competition -- are well suited to drive the price of the 3D-printed selfie down to an attractive price point. If price point and color quality are the two big drivers in there, then we're [Mcor is] very, very well, perfectly suited for that because running cost, as I said earlier we can be in full color maybe five times cheaper.
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MacCormack: Yes, I think people have underestimated -- I don't know how many people have said it to me here over the last two days. People have underestimated how big that [3D printed selfie] market is growing. That's a real, real good opportunity for people in the 3D printing sense to actually tap into that.
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2015-02-08 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys, Ltd. vs. 3D Systems Corporation: Which Company Stole the Show at EuroMold?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stratasys-ltd-vs-3d-systems-corporation-which-company-stole-show-euromold-2015-02-08
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller pits Stratasys against 3D Systems at EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November, to determine, in his opinion, which of the two 3D printing giants had a better showing. Before declaring a winner, Steve compares 3D Systems to Stratasys on new products, EuroMold presence, business strategy, and market share.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: Here we are in front of the 3D Systems booth. We're going to do a 3D Systems versus Stratasys showdown. Who showed up? Who didn't show up? Let's get right to it.
In terms of products, I would call it a tie between 3D Systems and Stratasys. Both companies released approximately 10 or more products, between materials and actual 3D printers this year. A notable statistic: Stratasys replaced or upgraded 70% of its revenue-generating products this year. That's an incredible figure.
During the press event that I attended earlier this week, Stratasys highlighted the importance of releasing new products each year. Especially [when] trying to be a leader in 3D printing, it's always about bringing the next, the newest. A huge commitment and focus on R&D was a[nother] huge thing that they highlighted.
3D Systems, you actually can't see it in this frame, but behind me is the ProX 400. It stole the show for them. It is absolutely massive. This machine is bigger than any other metal 3D printing machine you've seen out there.
It has a dual-laser print head and that allows it to have faster throughput, so it's meant for those large-scale manufacturing applications like what General Electric is trying to pursue with additive, where General Electric is working to 3D-print 45,000 of its jet engine fuel nozzles for its upcoming LEAP engine.
Obviously, 3D Systems is catering to that large-scale manufacturer. It's undetermined at this point whether or not GE will be purchasing 3D Systems products for this application, but nonetheless it's definitely a notable event for 3D Systems.
In terms of presence, as you can see behind me, 3D Systems' booth looks really sharp, but Stratasys stole the show this time, the reason being Stratasys had four impressive booths between MakerBot, they had an art installation from Stratasys out front, which was incredible, they also had a booth in the actual manufacturing hall with the more mature subtractive manufacturing applications. They were the only 3D printing presence in the manufacturing hall, so overall I think that Stratasys had more of a strategic win there, just because they're making a statement: Their products are also meant for complementing existing manufacturing operations.
It's not just about 3D printing, direct-printing parts. It's also about figuring out a way to be more efficient on the manufacturing run with your existing technologies. Stratasys making a statement, being in the manufacturing hall, was definitely something big. Their booth, also just as impressive as the one behind me here with 3D Systems.
In terms of strategy, I've just got to give it to Stratasys this time. I think they're more focused than 3D Systems.
3D Systems is aggressively... I'll call it a shotgun approach. They're going to see what sticks. They're acquiring lots of businesses, they're growing their portfolio. They definitely have the most diverse range of printing technologies, but the consequence of that is it's harder to manage all these acquisitions, and it's just not as laser-focused.
They're trying to be the generalist in 3D printing. I think it's obviously working to some extent, given their growth rates and everything, historically speaking, but I really like going to Stratasys' press event and hearing about their focus.
They've got two major 3D printing technologies. That means that their R&D budget can be allocated more effectively per print engine or technology. 3D Systems has seven, so 3D Systems can't allocate as much, dollar for dollar, for each one of their technologies, so they actually have more of a burdensome R&D strategy.
In terms of market share, I've got to give it to Stratasys as well. It came out during the press event: Stratasys sold 54.7% of all industrial units in 2014 so far. Their CEO, David Reis, was quoted saying, "I don't know who number two is, but they're far behind."
That's really taking a shot out there. 3D Systems obviously trying to be one of the market leaders in 3D printing; not being the leader in industrial is definitely something that investors should know about.
Overall, when you look at the whole landscape and everything today, I've got to give Stratasys credit here where it's due. I think Stratasys did outmuscle 3D Systems. I think 3D Systems did have a strong showing, but at the end of the day, Stratasys stole the show.
The article Stratasys, Ltd. vs. 3D Systems Corporation: Which Company Stole the Show at EuroMold? originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, General Electric Company, 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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Before declaring a winner, Steve compares 3D Systems to Stratasys on new products, EuroMold presence, business strategy, and market share. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead. I think it's obviously working to some extent, given their growth rates and everything, historically speaking, but I really like going to Stratasys' press event and hearing about their focus.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller pits Stratasys against 3D Systems at EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November, to determine, in his opinion, which of the two 3D printing giants had a better showing. Before declaring a winner, Steve compares 3D Systems to Stratasys on new products, EuroMold presence, business strategy, and market share. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, General Electric Company, and Stratasys.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller pits Stratasys against 3D Systems at EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November, to determine, in his opinion, which of the two 3D printing giants had a better showing. In terms of presence, as you can see behind me, 3D Systems' booth looks really sharp, but Stratasys stole the show this time, the reason being Stratasys had four impressive booths between MakerBot, they had an art installation from Stratasys out front, which was incredible, they also had a booth in the actual manufacturing hall with the more mature subtractive manufacturing applications. I think 3D Systems did have a strong showing, but at the end of the day, Stratasys stole the show.
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Before declaring a winner, Steve compares 3D Systems to Stratasys on new products, EuroMold presence, business strategy, and market share. In terms of products, I would call it a tie between 3D Systems and Stratasys. In terms of presence, as you can see behind me, 3D Systems' booth looks really sharp, but Stratasys stole the show this time, the reason being Stratasys had four impressive booths between MakerBot, they had an art installation from Stratasys out front, which was incredible, they also had a booth in the actual manufacturing hall with the more mature subtractive manufacturing applications.
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2015-02-06 00:00:00 UTC
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EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Outflows
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ewj-mvv-big-etf-outflows-2015-02-06
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Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), where 24,600,000 units were destroyed, or a 2.1% decrease week over week.
And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the ProShares Ultra MidCap400 ( MVV ), which lost 900,000 of its units, representing a 29.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is down about 1.3%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is up by about 1.8%.
VIDEO: EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Outflows
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Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is down about 1.3%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is up by about 1.8%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the ProShares Ultra MidCap400 ( MVV ), which lost 900,000 of its units, representing a 29.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. VIDEO: EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Outflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is down about 1.3%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is up by about 1.8%. Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), where 24,600,000 units were destroyed, or a 2.1% decrease week over week. VIDEO: EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Outflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is down about 1.3%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is up by about 1.8%. Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), where 24,600,000 units were destroyed, or a 2.1% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the ProShares Ultra MidCap400 ( MVV ), which lost 900,000 of its units, representing a 29.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior.
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Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is down about 1.3%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is up by about 1.8%. Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), where 24,600,000 units were destroyed, or a 2.1% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the ProShares Ultra MidCap400 ( MVV ), which lost 900,000 of its units, representing a 29.3% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior.
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2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC
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March 27th Options Now Available For 3D Systems (DDD)
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DDD
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/march-27th-options-now-available-3d-systems-ddd-2015-02-05
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 27th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 27th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $28.50 strike price has a current bid of $2.08. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $28.50, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $26.42 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $29.66/share today.
Because the $28.50 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 7.30% return on the cash commitment, or 53.32% 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 $28.50 strike is located relative to that history: Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $30.00 strike price has a current bid of $2.08. If an investor was to purchase shares of DDD stock at the current price level of $29.66/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $30.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 8.16% if the stock gets called away at the March 27th 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 $30.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $30.00 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 48%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract , Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 7.01% boost of extra return to the investor, or 51.24% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost .
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 66%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 53%. Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 252 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $29.66) to be 51%. 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 $30.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $30.00 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 27th expiration.
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Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $30.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $30.00 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 27th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 27th 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 $30.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $30.00 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 27th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new March 27th 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 March 27th 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 $30.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $30.00 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the March 27th expiration.
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2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC
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Do Stratasys, Ltd. and 3D Systems Corporation Really Deserve This Upgrade?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/do-stratasys-ltd-and-3d-systems-corporation-really-deserve-upgrade-2015-02-05
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Source: Stratasys.
What: Following a tumultuous start to the week that saw 3D printing company Stratasys lose more than one-quarter of its value after reporting preliminary fourth-quarter results and providing 2015 guidance that fell short of the mark, research firm Gabelli & Co. upgraded the company on Wednesday. Additionally, Gabelli & Co. upgraded Stratasys' primary rival, 3D Systems , as well.
So what: In a research note put out yesterday, Gabelli & Co. covering analyst Hendi Susanto raised his rating on Stratasys and 3D Systems to buy from hold.
For Stratasys, Susanto placed a $77 price target, which factors in an enterprise value-to-EBIDTA multiple of 20. Susanto notes that while Stratasys will likely produce negative free cash flow in 2015, and its margins are projected to expand at a slow rate into 2016, its core business remains "solid."
As a refresher, this note from Susanto comes after Stratasys offered up preliminary revenue guidance of $748 million-$750 million in Q4 with adjusted EPS of $1.97-$2.03, and offered 2015 guidance of $940 million-$960 million in revenue on $2.07-$2.24 in adjusted EPS. Comparably, both revenue figures are just slightly off the mark, but both EPS figures widely missed Wall Street's consensus.
For 3D Systems, whose stock also fell in sympathy with Stratasys' , Susanto suggested a price target of $39 based on 20 times EV/EBITDA, the same ratio used above for Stratasys. Susanto believes that, like Stratasys, it's likely 3D Systems will also invest heavily in future growth opportunities, but that there's limited downside left in its share price at these levels.
Now what: The $64,000 question then becomes: Do these upgrades really make sense? My initial instinct is to say it might for Stratasys, despite its disappointing preliminary results and guidance, but I'm not sold on the 3D systems upgrade yet.
Source: 3D Systems.
Look at this from the perspective of business performance. By now, everyone on Wall Street has heard the story of how these companies are going to revolutionize the industrial sector, and how one day they could feed the world. But when push comes to shove, Stratasys grew its full-year revenue by 54%, of which 31% was organic growth. In contrast, 3D Systems has continued to struggle with rolling out new product and with manufacturing constraints for its direct-metal printers, resulting in an organic growth rate in the third quarter of just 12%. 3D Systems is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results in three weeks.
Not only is Stratasys growing quicker on an apples-to-apples basis, but it's also about 10% less expensive on an EV/EBITDA basis than 3D Systems, it has slightly more net cash on hand, and its PEG ratio (a measure of price-to-earnings relative to future growth prospects) is more favorable than that of 3D Systems.
Don't get me wrong: I'd still approach the 3D printing industry as if you were walking on eggshells following Stratasys' warning, but I personally consider Stratasys worthy of the upgrade and the far better buy of the two.
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Sean Williams has no material interest in any companies mentioned in this article. You can follow him on CAPS under the screen nameTMFUltraLong, track every pick he makes under the screen nameTrackUltraLong, and check him out on Twitter, where he goes by the handle@TMFUltraLong.The Motley Fool owns shares of, 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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So what: In a research note put out yesterday, Gabelli & Co. covering analyst Hendi Susanto raised his rating on Stratasys and 3D Systems to buy from hold. Susanto notes that while Stratasys will likely produce negative free cash flow in 2015, and its margins are projected to expand at a slow rate into 2016, its core business remains "solid." Susanto believes that, like Stratasys, it's likely 3D Systems will also invest heavily in future growth opportunities, but that there's limited downside left in its share price at these levels.
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What: Following a tumultuous start to the week that saw 3D printing company Stratasys lose more than one-quarter of its value after reporting preliminary fourth-quarter results and providing 2015 guidance that fell short of the mark, research firm Gabelli & Co. upgraded the company on Wednesday. As a refresher, this note from Susanto comes after Stratasys offered up preliminary revenue guidance of $748 million-$750 million in Q4 with adjusted EPS of $1.97-$2.03, and offered 2015 guidance of $940 million-$960 million in revenue on $2.07-$2.24 in adjusted EPS. Comparably, both revenue figures are just slightly off the mark, but both EPS figures widely missed Wall Street's consensus.
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What: Following a tumultuous start to the week that saw 3D printing company Stratasys lose more than one-quarter of its value after reporting preliminary fourth-quarter results and providing 2015 guidance that fell short of the mark, research firm Gabelli & Co. upgraded the company on Wednesday. For 3D Systems, whose stock also fell in sympathy with Stratasys' , Susanto suggested a price target of $39 based on 20 times EV/EBITDA, the same ratio used above for Stratasys. You can follow him on CAPS under the screen nameTMFUltraLong, track every pick he makes under the screen nameTrackUltraLong, and check him out on Twitter, where he goes by the handle@TMFUltraLong.The Motley Fool owns shares of, and recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Susanto believes that, like Stratasys, it's likely 3D Systems will also invest heavily in future growth opportunities, but that there's limited downside left in its share price at these levels. My initial instinct is to say it might for Stratasys, despite its disappointing preliminary results and guidance, but I'm not sold on the 3D systems upgrade yet. But if you want to make sure that 2015 is your best investing year ever, you need to know where to start.
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2015-02-04 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems (DDD) Falls: Stock Goes Down 5.4% - Tale of the Tape
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-ddd-falls%3A-stock-goes-down-5.4-tale-of-the-tape-2015-02-04
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a big move last session, as the company's shares fell over 5% on the day. The move came on pretty good volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the most recent downtrend for DDD, as the stock is down over 12% since Jan 9.
This 3D printing company has seen a flat track record when it comes to current year estimate revisions, as there has been no revision on either side over the past few weeks. The consensus for earnings estimate hasn't been in a trend either. This recent price action is discouraging, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future, and especially on earnings estimates following the recent slump.
DDD currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
A better-ranked stock in the Mini Computers space is Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) which holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a big move last session, as the company's shares fell over 5% on the day. This continues the most recent downtrend for DDD, as the stock is down over 12% since Jan 9. DDD currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
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Click to get this free 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. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a big move last session, as the company's shares fell over 5% on the day. This continues the most recent downtrend for DDD, as the stock is down over 12% since Jan 9.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a big move last session, as the company's shares fell over 5% on the day. This continues the most recent downtrend for DDD, as the stock is down over 12% since Jan 9. DDD currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
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2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys Crashes on 2014 Outlook Cut, Weak 2015 View - Analyst Blog
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stratasys-crashes-on-2014-outlook-cut-weak-2015-view-analyst-blog-2015-02-03
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Shares of 3D printing solutions provider, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), plunged more than 27% yesterday in after-hour trading following the company's announcement regarding the 2014 guidance cut and weaker-than-expected 2015 outlook. The company lowered its 2014 guidance to reflect an anticipated goodwill impairment charge and slower revenue growth at its MakerBot business.
Stratasys now projects revenues for 2014 within the $748-$750 million range, down from $750-$770 million. This represents year-over-year growth of approximately 54%, including organic growth of 31%.
Furthermore, the company lowered its non-GAAP earnings forecast for the year to $1.97-$2.03 per share from the earlier forecasted range of $2.21-$2.31. On a GAAP basis, Stratasys expects to report a loss in the range of $2.32 to $2.58 per share. Currently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $1.76.
This is the second time that Stratasys has lowered its 2014 guidance. In the third-quarter 2014 earnings release, the non-GAAP earnings forecast was lowered to $2.21-$2.31 per share from $2.25-$2.35 primarily due to the dilutive impact of the GrabCAD acquisition.
Further, the company expects fourth-quarter 2014 revenues to increase approximately 38% year over year, translating to nearly $214 million. This includes an organic growth of 25%. However, this was short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $231 million.
According to Stratasys, the fourth-quarter results have been negatively impacted by slower revenue growth at its MakerBot business. Challenges associated with the introduction and scaling of its new product platform and Stratasys' rapidly evolving distribution model primarily affected MakerBot business in the fourth quarter.
Apart from lowering the 2014 guidance, Stratasys provided a weaker-than-expected outlook for 2015. The company is expecting revenues in the range of $940 to $960 million and non-GAAP earnings of $2.07 to $2.24 per share; both lower than the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.0 billion and $2.51 per share.
The company is projecting its operating expenses to increase in 2015 as a result of its new investment plans which aim at achieving annual revenue of $3.0 billion in 2020. In this regard, Stratasys intends to invest in product and infrastructure development (to offer a wide range of products and solutions across industries, especially to manufacturing-related businesses), and enhance customer relations.
As a result, it expects incremental annual operating expenditure of 2% of anticipated revenues over the next two to three years. Total operating expenses for 2015 are expected to come in the range of 46-47% of total anticipated revenue.
Further, during 2015, the company intends to incur capital expenditure in the range of $160 to $200 million while the effective tax rate is anticipated to be between 5% and 10%.
Weakness at the MakerBot business is signaling some softness in the market. Stratasys' 2014 outlook cut and weak 2015 guidance did not go down well with the investors and its effect could be seen in the share prices of other 3D printing solutions providers. Stratasys' arch rival 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) shares fell 7.4% in after-hours trading. Other competitors, Voxeljet AG ( VJET ) and The ExOne Company ( XONE ) witnessed a decline of nearly 5% and 6%, respectively.
Our Take
Once only conjecture, 3D printing's potential to revolutionize manufacturing is fast becoming a reality. Companies are now working on solutions that range from simple make-to-stock orders to complex engineer-to-order production strategies. Riding on the demand wave, Stratasys is strategizing to expand the reach and adaptability of 3D printing across various industries.
In a recent research report, PricewaterhouseCoopers predicted that 3D printing technologies will take giant strides over the next three to five years, gaining relevance in manufacturing, commercial, military and complex weapon parts and system components.
According to a report available at ReportsnReports.com, the global 3D printing market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 23% from 2013 to 2020 and hit $8.41 billion buoyed by higher demand in the healthcare and aerospace market. Moreover, pent-up demand for 3D printing products is expected from automotive consumer products, government and defense, industrial/business machines, education research and other (arts and architecture) segments.
Additionally, TechNavio forecasts the global 3D Printer market to grow at a CAGR of 45% (2014-2019). Being the 3D printing industry leader, Stratasys is well poised to grab maximum market share given its sizable installed base.
In order to capitalize on the industry's robust prospects and consolidate market share, established companies might take the acquisition route for quick growth. Over the last few years, Stratasys has been very active in this space and acquired several 3D printing companies such as MakerBot and Objet Ltd.
However, rapid growth is bringing financial pressures in its wake, as the company has to constantly invest in research and development and also raise funds for its acquisitions. Moreover, severe competition in the industry, amid persisting economic uncertainty, coupled with foreign currency risks, remain the concerns.
Currently, Stratasys carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Stratasys' arch rival 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) shares fell 7.4% in after-hours trading. 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. Shares of 3D printing solutions provider, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), plunged more than 27% yesterday in after-hour trading following the company's announcement regarding the 2014 guidance cut and weaker-than-expected 2015 outlook.
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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. Stratasys' arch rival 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) shares fell 7.4% in after-hours trading. Further, the company expects fourth-quarter 2014 revenues to increase approximately 38% year over year, translating to nearly $214 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 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. Stratasys' arch rival 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) shares fell 7.4% in after-hours trading. Shares of 3D printing solutions provider, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), plunged more than 27% yesterday in after-hour trading following the company's announcement regarding the 2014 guidance cut and weaker-than-expected 2015 outlook.
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Stratasys' arch rival 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) shares fell 7.4% in after-hours trading. 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. Further, the company expects fourth-quarter 2014 revenues to increase approximately 38% year over year, translating to nearly $214 million.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation Stock Plunged Today
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Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What's happening?
Shares of 3D Systems Corporation dropped more than 10% during Tuesday's trading after fellow 3D printing specialist Stratasys issued disappointing preliminary 2014 results and 2015 guidance.
Why it's happening
While it's tempting to think 3D Systems results -- which are due later this month -- will follow suit, that's not necessarily the case. Stratasys said its fourth-quarter 2014 results were primarily affected not by demand for its high-end printers, but rather by challenges implementing and scaling a new distribution model for its MakerBot subsidiary. In addition, Stratasys stated it "believes that Additive Manufacturing ... is poised to enter a new phase of increased adoption by manufacturers in a broad range of industries [...] by disrupting traditional design and manufacturing processes." As a result, its 2015 guidance incorporates increased investments to take full advantage of that impending shift over the next several years.
Over the long-term, that should bode well for the leaders in the 3D printing industry, which is why I'm convinced 3D Systems is being unjustly punished by the market today.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corporation dropped more than 10% during Tuesday's trading after fellow 3D printing specialist Stratasys issued disappointing preliminary 2014 results and 2015 guidance. Stratasys said its fourth-quarter 2014 results were primarily affected not by demand for its high-end printers, but rather by challenges implementing and scaling a new distribution model for its MakerBot subsidiary. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corporation dropped more than 10% during Tuesday's trading after fellow 3D printing specialist Stratasys issued disappointing preliminary 2014 results and 2015 guidance. To get the full story on this year's stock -- completely free -- simply click here . The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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3D Printing News: World's First 3D Printing Car Factory Plus Showroom Coming to the Washington, D.C
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If you live in the Mid-Atlantic region, you should soon be able to buy a 3D-printed car -- or at least see one made. Developers at National Harbor -- a 350-acre waterfront property in Prince George's County, Maryland -- announced their plans earlier this month to open a facility for Local Motors by year's end. The facility, which is expected to be approximately 40,000 square feet, will include a 3D printing microfactory, lab, and showroom.
By year's end, visitors to National Harbor should be able to watch cars being 3D printed. Source: Peterson Companies, developer.
Local Motors aims to change the way autos are made and sold
The business model ofPhoenix-based Local Motors, founded in 2007, involves crowdsourcing the designing of vehicles, and then building and selling them locally. Its ultimate goal is to open microfactories near all major urban centers. Manufacturing autos close to their ultimate buyers should cut down drastically on distribution costs.
The company currently has locations in Phoenix and Las Vegas, but according to the Washington Post , the National Harbor site would be "the first Local Motors outpost to print, refine and assemble a fleet of cars via 3-D printer."
"It's like an IKEA. People will come from all around to experience it," the Washington Post quoted Justin Fishkin, chief strategy officer for Local Motors, as saying. I think that might prove true. Surely, many 3D printing aficionados, as well as tech lovers and auto enthusiasts, will probably find something of interest to do and see at the facility, which promises to have a major demonstrative -- and perhaps even a participatory -- bent.
Additionally, there reportedly will be hundreds of other 3D-printed items for sale. So, members of the general public who don't fall into the above-mentioned groups might also find something that appeals to them -- and their wallets.
Autodesk: Local Motors' public-company partner
OK, so this is cool, but where's the investing link?
The Strati. Source: Local Motors.
Software maker Autodesk announced last fall that it's collaborating with Local Motors. Local Motors is using Autodesk's Spark, a new open platform for 3D printing, as it continues to work with privately held Cincinnati Inc. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop the Strati, the world's first 3D printed full-size car. In September, the trio used the BAAM (big area additive manufacturing) machine that Cincinnati and ORNL are developing to produce the Strati electric vehicle live at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. They repeated the feat earlier this month at the Detroit Auto Show.
The Strati will initially be classified as a neighborhood electric vehicle, limited to driving on roads with posted speed limits of 45 miles per hour or less, according to Popular Science . However, PopSci also reports, "Local Motors is seeking approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for highway-capable vehicles."
If the Autodesk-Local Motors team-up can demonstrate that the Spark platform increases the ease and efficiency of Local Motors' 3D printing efforts on its Strati project and beyond, Spark could accelerate the adoption of 3D printing for industrial applications. This in turn would likely benefit Autodesk, which makes computer-aided design, or CAD, software for 3D printing as well as for other applications.
The bigger picture... a bigger 3D printing industry pie
If Local Motors' efforts help light a fire under the adoption of 3D printing for industrial applications, the entire size of the 3D printing industry could grow faster than projected. And estimates are already robust: Industry analyst Wohlers Associates expects that the global 3D printing industry will grow from $3.07 billion in 2013 to more than $21 billion by 2020; that's greater than a 31% compounded average annual growth rate.
In this scenario, manufacturers of 3D printers and companies that provide 3D printing services for industrial applications could benefit to varying degrees. These companies include 3 D Systems , Stratasys , ExOne , Arcam,voxeljet, and Materialise . (Materialise doesn't make 3D printers like the others; however, it does provide 3D printing services.)
Granted, Cincinnati's BAAM machine could be looked upon as a competitive threat to the existing 3D printing players. However, for the near and intermediate terms, I think it's more likely than not that the introduction of BAAM to the scene will help the existing 3D printing companies more than it will hurt them. The target markets of Cincinnati Inc. and the existing players do not currently overlap, as Cincinnati is solely targeting large-scale 3D printing.
Stratasys, in my opinion, could especially benefit from the increased use of 3D printing for both prototyping and short-run production applications in industrial settings. The 3D printing industry leader offers printers that can print in an impressive range of tough thermoplastics, well suited for various industrial applications. Unlike its main rival, 3D Systems, Stratasys currently doesn't sell systems that can print in metals, though I think it's just a matter of time until it does. Stratasys does, however, provide metal 3D printing services via its on-demand 3D printing services operation.
I also think it's likely that Stratasys will eventually possess capabilities to print in carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics. Stratasys has been working with Oak Ridge National Lab since 2012 to develop FDM carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics. (FDM stands for "fused deposition modeling," one of Stratasys' three 3D printing technologies.) Successfully infusing reinforcing fibers into plastic feedstock is widely considered a major key to scaling up 3D printing to produce large parts for automobile, aerospace, and other applications where strong but lightweight materials are needed. And, in fact, the Stratis that are being produced by Cincinnati's BAAM machine are largely being made using reinforced plastic.
Final thoughts
The proposed opening of the first factory to use 3D printing to produce vehicles is surely a positive for the 3D printing industry as a whole. It's too soon, however, to predict how the success of such an endeavor will affect the fortunes of the existing players. But I'll continue to follow the Local Motors' story and keep 3D printing investors abreast of new developments.
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The article 3D Printing News: World's First 3D Printing Car Factory Plus Showroom Coming to the Washington, D.C., Area originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Developers at National Harbor -- a 350-acre waterfront property in Prince George's County, Maryland -- announced their plans earlier this month to open a facility for Local Motors by year's end. The company currently has locations in Phoenix and Las Vegas, but according to the Washington Post , the National Harbor site would be "the first Local Motors outpost to print, refine and assemble a fleet of cars via 3-D printer." Successfully infusing reinforcing fibers into plastic feedstock is widely considered a major key to scaling up 3D printing to produce large parts for automobile, aerospace, and other applications where strong but lightweight materials are needed.
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Local Motors is using Autodesk's Spark, a new open platform for 3D printing, as it continues to work with privately held Cincinnati Inc. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop the Strati, the world's first 3D printed full-size car. In September, the trio used the BAAM (big area additive manufacturing) machine that Cincinnati and ORNL are developing to produce the Strati electric vehicle live at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. Stratasys has been working with Oak Ridge National Lab since 2012 to develop FDM carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics.
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Local Motors is using Autodesk's Spark, a new open platform for 3D printing, as it continues to work with privately held Cincinnati Inc. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop the Strati, the world's first 3D printed full-size car. If the Autodesk-Local Motors team-up can demonstrate that the Spark platform increases the ease and efficiency of Local Motors' 3D printing efforts on its Strati project and beyond, Spark could accelerate the adoption of 3D printing for industrial applications. The bigger picture... a bigger 3D printing industry pie If Local Motors' efforts help light a fire under the adoption of 3D printing for industrial applications, the entire size of the 3D printing industry could grow faster than projected.
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Source: Local Motors. Local Motors is using Autodesk's Spark, a new open platform for 3D printing, as it continues to work with privately held Cincinnati Inc. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop the Strati, the world's first 3D printed full-size car. (Materialise doesn't make 3D printers like the others; however, it does provide 3D printing services.)
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The Sum of Small Parts: Why I'm Buying Shares of Proto Labs Inc
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We live in an increasingly tech-centric world, but small business and actually making physical things are still important parts of our economy. The Maker Movement , enabled and empowered by things like 3D printing and Internet-based technologies, is one reminder that innovation and entrepreneurship is alive and well, and sometimes the biggest things start in small batches.
Along those lines, rapid prototyping firm Proto Labs blends manufacturing and technology to provide the building blocks for all kinds of products -- and I think it's an exciting new stock for the real-money Prosocial Portfolio I manage for Fool.com.
Quick-serve business
Proto Labs Chairman Larry Lukis founded predecessor company The ProtoMold Co. in 1999. Maple Plain, Minn.-based Proto Labs provides lightning-fast turnaround of small-run parts and prototypes for product developers.
When product developers need only a small number of some widget, cog, or product prototype, they turn to Proto Labs and its products like Firstcut, which makes CNC machined parts, and Protomold, which uses the injection molding technique.. Its motto is "Real Parts, Really Fast" -- and that's its advantage.
Low-volume manufacturing is a historically underserved niche market; bigger rivals haven't been interested in that area. Proto Labs has jumped in with its proprietary technology to take advantage of the need, which wipes out time-consuming inefficiencies in areas like quotation and order placement, equipment, and labor in producing customized parts while being price competitive. According to the company, in many cases it can provide quotes in minutes and ship parts in as little as one day.
Proto Labs conducts all of its business with its customers over the Internet. Its target customers are the millions of developers who use 3D CAD software to design products over a myriad of different end-use markets.
Apparently Proto Labs' customers are happy, too, with repeat business making up 86% of Proto Labs' revenue in 2013. That bodes very well for the future as it brings more clients on board.
Proto Labs' business plays in the 3D printing area, even though it's not always an apples-to-apples comparison. For example, CNC machining is a "subtractive" process -- it takes a piece of material and whittles it down. 3D printing is "additive," meaning it uses an extruder to build out.
Speaking of which, last spring Proto Labs bought additive manufacturing service Fineline. While it's still a tiny part of Proto Labs' business, it's a great opportunity for growth.
Some cool parts of Proto Labs
I like to look for stakeholder-friendly attributes for Prosocial Portfolio stocks, and Proto Labs' role in making the lower volume part of the manufacturing marketplace more efficient strikes me as exciting and a positive for overall innovation.
Although some of Proto Labs' customers are huge companies like Xerox , the company also serves clients who aren't your typical big companies; they're the small businesses and entrepreneurs of the world. Proto Labs' website includes customer testimonials from all kinds of clients that make everything from fuel cells to medical equipment. The case studies about Proto Labs' product uses included an artist who had been commissioned to do a sculpture for a Ronald McDonald House and a retired Navy officer who used Proto Labs to make a prototype of his idea for a must-have product for swamp travels, The Piranha Paddle.
On a more up-close-and-personal level, Proto Labs has provided something our economy has desperately needed over the years: jobs. In January 2009, Proto Labs had 277 employees, and it has about 1,000 full timers now. A key point here: As our economy recovered from a financial crisis and a deep, dark recession, this company has been hiring instead of firing.
Last summer, Minneapolis-based Star Tribune ranked Proto Labs as No. 15 on its Top Workplaces countdown for 2014. It also marked the first year that it competed with the big boys, as it was classified along with large companies with more than 500 employees and is one of the youngest companies in that category. Here's some coverage of their cultural strategy by fellow Fool Steve Heller.
Proto Labs embraces and encourages innovation. Since 2011, the company has run an annual Cool Idea! Award program that invites contestants to submit product ideas. Winners can win an aggregate of up to $250,000 in grants to help bring innovative ideas to fruition.
Just last week, Proto Labs presented its latest Cool Idea! Award to Skyven, whose vision is to harness multiple sun-powered technologies in a single solar panel system that would provide green electricity and hot water.
A solid deal
Proto Labs' shares have fallen about 15% in the past year, making an appealing buy opportunity today. It's got a lot going for it, having boasted impressive sales growth and solid profitability. Over three years' time, Proto Labs has generated a 29% compound annual growth rate in revenue and a 31% increase in CAGR in net income, according to S&P Capital IQ data.
In the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2014, Proto Labs' revenue increased by 30% to $198 million, increasing net income by 20% to $40.9 million, or $1.56 per share.
CEO Vicki Holt, who came on board about a year ago, has big aspirations for the company, setting her sights for $1 billion in sales. There are good signs in forward momentum, as it looks like more product developers are entering the fold. Last quarter, the company reported a 19% increase in developers served and a 3% increase in spending per developer. Building out the Fineline service should also help over the long haul. Last quarter, its revenue increased 38% to $3.4 million.
I like to see a clean balance sheet, and Proto Labs has that, too. It has $58.5 million in cash and negligible debt.
Proto Labs trades at 31 times forward earnings, not exactly surprising for a tech company. Although it's difficult to find apples-to-apples rivals, we could compare that multiple to 3D printing companies Stratasys and 3D Systems , which trade at 27 and 28 times forward earnings, respectively. So, it's trading at a similar multiple as those better-known companies in a similar area.
Still, I think with a PEG ratio is 1.39, Proto Labs looks attractive, given growth opportunity in a large market.
Some shifting sands
Proto Labs does have competitors to worry about, just like any company, and they range from small shops to large operations, and some companies bring prototyping capabilities in-house. Meanwhile, when we think about Proto Labs in the 3D printing context, it also reminds us that companies like Stratasys, the name behind MakerBot, and 3D Systems are in fact competitors. Going forward, they could even help more and more potential clients bring solutions in-house, and that's a competitive challenge for Proto Labs.
There has also been some upheaval and musical chairs at the top. CEO Holt has been in place for just a year. Chief Financial Officer John Way started on Dec. 1, replacing John Judd, who resigned in the summer, and a few weeks ago some other top personnel were reshuffled and retitled to share responsibility for the principal operating officer role..
Big changes in the top echelon of businesses' managements can be disruptive, to say the least, and Proto Labs' top brass appears to be undergoing a lot of change. Hopefully these changes will prove to be sound strategically, but it's still worth noting as a possible element of risk.
Foolish bottom line
Investing in smaller companies can be risky, period. However, small-cap stocks can be among the most rewarding, too. Some are young, aggressive, and have tons of growth ahead. Proto Labs is still a relatively small company but it has big plans, and I'm excited to take a small stake for the Prosocial Portfolio .
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The article The Sum of Small Parts: Why I'm Buying Shares of Proto Labs Inc originally appeared on Fool.com.
Alyce Lomax has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Proto Labs, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Proto Labs, 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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Along those lines, rapid prototyping firm Proto Labs blends manufacturing and technology to provide the building blocks for all kinds of products -- and I think it's an exciting new stock for the real-money Prosocial Portfolio I manage for Fool.com. Proto Labs has jumped in with its proprietary technology to take advantage of the need, which wipes out time-consuming inefficiencies in areas like quotation and order placement, equipment, and labor in producing customized parts while being price competitive. Over three years' time, Proto Labs has generated a 29% compound annual growth rate in revenue and a 31% increase in CAGR in net income, according to S&P Capital IQ data.
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Although some of Proto Labs' customers are huge companies like Xerox , the company also serves clients who aren't your typical big companies; they're the small businesses and entrepreneurs of the world. In the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2014, Proto Labs' revenue increased by 30% to $198 million, increasing net income by 20% to $40.9 million, or $1.56 per share. Although it's difficult to find apples-to-apples rivals, we could compare that multiple to 3D printing companies Stratasys and 3D Systems , which trade at 27 and 28 times forward earnings, respectively.
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Apparently Proto Labs' customers are happy, too, with repeat business making up 86% of Proto Labs' revenue in 2013. Some cool parts of Proto Labs I like to look for stakeholder-friendly attributes for Prosocial Portfolio stocks, and Proto Labs' role in making the lower volume part of the manufacturing marketplace more efficient strikes me as exciting and a positive for overall innovation. The case studies about Proto Labs' product uses included an artist who had been commissioned to do a sculpture for a Ronald McDonald House and a retired Navy officer who used Proto Labs to make a prototype of his idea for a must-have product for swamp travels, The Piranha Paddle.
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When product developers need only a small number of some widget, cog, or product prototype, they turn to Proto Labs and its products like Firstcut, which makes CNC machined parts, and Protomold, which uses the injection molding technique.. Its motto is "Real Parts, Really Fast" -- and that's its advantage. Although some of Proto Labs' customers are huge companies like Xerox , the company also serves clients who aren't your typical big companies; they're the small businesses and entrepreneurs of the world. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead.
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Why We're Not Excited About These 4 High-Growth Stocks
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At one time or another, Stratasys , 3D Systems , Twitter , and GoPro were all darlings of Wall Street. Some investors may still view these high-growth stocks in a bullish light. However, we asked three Foolish contributors to explain why they believe the road ahead will be a bumpy one for these once high-flying growth companies.
Alex Planes(Stratasys and 3D Systems) : My colleagues have both made choices I agree with, but luckily, there's no shortage of overhyped high-growth market darlings. Two of those, 3D printing twin titans Stratasys and 3D Systems, have absolutely trounced the market's performance since the rebound began in 2009:
SSYS data by YCharts .
These two 3D printing companies followed the classic pattern of bubble stocks during the post-crisis era so closely that the only people who should be surprised by 2014's 3D printed collapse are those who have never seen a bubble stock before.
The bubbles had realistic underpinnings (3D printing is an important new technology) that led to a marketwide mass delusion (3D printing will change the world tomorrow!) that broke once it became clear that neither Stratasys nor 3D Systems were actually building stronger financial positions as they consolidated the industry. To date, despite a year of backsliding, neither stock's growth since the start of the rebound is remotely in line with revenues:
SSYS data by YCharts .
Internet stocks suffered a similar fate 15 years ago, and the lesson there is valuable. Plenty of dot-com stocks are gone forever, and few of those that are still around have ever recaptured their former heights. Why? For one thing, most of them wound up eclipsed by better companies with stronger technology.
Stratasys and 3D Systems have attempted to avoid the dot-com curse by simply buying up competitors, but companies with a legitimate technological edge are not biting the buyout hook too eagerly. A number of core 3D printing patents have already expired or are due to expire soon, and while 3D Systems and Stratasys bulls will tell you this doesn't really matter, it has massive implications for both companies because neither can hope to match interested mega-corporations like Hewlett-Packard or General Electric in R&D investment once it's time to develop the next generation of 3D printing technologies.
There's nothing wrong with being bullish on a technology, whether it's the Internet or 3D printing, while also recognizing that today' leaders in that technology could well end up in tomorrow's scrap heap.
Tim Brugger ( Twitter ): Fans of Twitter will no doubt point out that its stock price is up nearly 10% year to date, which is certainly worth getting excited about. But therein lies one of Twitter's problems for investors: Its stock price is all over the board, ranging from a low of $29.51 to a high over $67 a share in the last 52 weeks alone. The bigger problem is what's driving the tweet-master's wild stock ride.
Continued shake-ups of Twitter's senior management, CEO Dick Costolo reneging on his promise to not sell his holdings -- he shed 500,000 share just a few months after saying he wouldn't -- and continued concerns involving slowing user growth and engagement are not what investor's should expect from a company in a high-growth phase. But that's exactly where Twitter finds itself.
Adding insult to injury, there's also the not-so-small matter of Costolo and co-founder Evan Williams clearly not working from the same playbook. Williams, you may recall, went on record lamenting all the talk about monthly average users (MAUs) as a measuring stick just weeks after Costolo spent most of his presentation at Twitter's first-ever analyst day discussing how he was going to ramp-up MAUs and enhance engagement. Apparently, Williams must have missed Costolo's presentation.
As it stands, Twitter will continue to be volatile until it can demonstrate significant improvement in key areas such as MAU growth and engagement. A high-growth stock undergoing these particular problems this early in its life cycle? That's not the kind of excitement most investors want.
Jamal Carnette (GoPro) : For me, the key word is "excited." And by that definition, my choice is GoPro. On one hand, the stock is among the most-shorted stocks on the Nasdaq, and on the other hand, it is one of the biggest "cult stocks" -- stocks people own because they love the product more so than the underlying investment. Considering the latter exists, it is entirely possible this company has a long runway for growth with its action cameras.
That said, I'm unsure of the total addressable market for a single-product-focused consumer-electronics company in the long term. In an ironic twist, the clever niche that propelled the company to the top of the action-camera market will eventually limit its continued growth without the introduction of new products. And even after the company's market capitalization dropped from more than $11 billion to $6.5 billion, the company still trades at valuations reserved for social media companies rather than consumer-electronics companies.
This is because the company has been playing up its social-media ambitions, but it hasn't produced any meaningful revenue from social media yet. And even when it starts to monetize its users' videos, there's no guarantee it will ever develop the meaningful scale that shareholders desire at these premium valuation levels. In the end, I could be totally wrong, and the young company could grow into its lofty valuations -- as it is clearly growing -- but I'll gladly watch this story from the sidelines.
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The article Why We're Not Excited About These 4 High-Growth Stocks originally appeared on Fool.com.
Alex Planes has no position in any stocks mentioned. Jamal Carnette has no position in any stocks mentioned. Tim Brugger has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, GoPro, Stratasys, and Twitter. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, General Electric Company, Stratasys, and Twitter. 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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Two of those, 3D printing twin titans Stratasys and 3D Systems, have absolutely trounced the market's performance since the rebound began in 2009: SSYS data by YCharts . Stratasys and 3D Systems have attempted to avoid the dot-com curse by simply buying up competitors, but companies with a legitimate technological edge are not biting the buyout hook too eagerly. In an ironic twist, the clever niche that propelled the company to the top of the action-camera market will eventually limit its continued growth without the introduction of new products.
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And even after the company's market capitalization dropped from more than $11 billion to $6.5 billion, the company still trades at valuations reserved for social media companies rather than consumer-electronics companies. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, GoPro, Stratasys, and Twitter. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, General Electric Company, Stratasys, and Twitter.
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These two 3D printing companies followed the classic pattern of bubble stocks during the post-crisis era so closely that the only people who should be surprised by 2014's 3D printed collapse are those who have never seen a bubble stock before. On one hand, the stock is among the most-shorted stocks on the Nasdaq, and on the other hand, it is one of the biggest "cult stocks" -- stocks people own because they love the product more so than the underlying investment. And even after the company's market capitalization dropped from more than $11 billion to $6.5 billion, the company still trades at valuations reserved for social media companies rather than consumer-electronics companies.
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There's nothing wrong with being bullish on a technology, whether it's the Internet or 3D printing, while also recognizing that today' leaders in that technology could well end up in tomorrow's scrap heap. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, GoPro, Stratasys, and Twitter. 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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Exclusive: Interview With an Up-and-Coming Competitor to 3D Systems Corporation
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At EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviewed Gary Shu, marketing director at XYZprinting, a 3D printing company backed by Taiwanese manufacturing giant New Kinpo Group. With its deep understanding of manufacturing, large economies of scale, and extensive resources, XYZ's 3D printing products tend to offer compelling value propositions in the marketplace.
For instance, XYZprinting's da Vinci 1.0 AiO 3D printer offers the ability to scan and 3D-print objects in the same device for $799, an unheard-of price point and feature set compared to 3D Systems ' line of consumer-oriented 3D printers.
During the interview, it came to light that XYZ has intentions of becoming a diversified 3D printing company that focuses not only on the consumer-oriented segment but also on the industrial segment. Consequently, 3D Systems investors would likely be wise to monitor XYZ's future developments, considering it has the backing of a manufacturing giant that's demonstrated a willingness to undercut the competition.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: Steve Heller here, folks. I'm joined today with Gary Shu of XYZprinting. He's the marketing director.
XYZ is a very interesting company in this space. They're backed by New Kinpo Group, a Taiwanese manufacturing giant, have a lot of manufacturing expertise, they've got economies of scale, they offer products much cheaper than the competition: MakerBot included, 3D Systems Cube included, Stratasys included.
Gary, I wanted to talk to you today; we're at EuroMold. What are you showing off today at EuroMold? What are some of the most exciting things you've seen as well?
Gary Shu: Thanks, Steve. Actually, there's a really good chance at EuroMold to meet European markets, and at these really professional trade shows to demonstrate our products.
I think other than the existing products being exposed to the market, of course recently we started shipping our... also making global announcement of a 3D scanning device -- the very first printer in the market that you can scan and print at the same time, together in one machine.
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO is one of the main focuses for the show. You do a scan, and then print out. That's the original, that's the duplication. You can see interesting [unclear].
On the other hand, I think we are here to give the market a focus of our next year's upcoming product lines. Of course, maybe at the EuroMold, if we do have a chance to go to CES [the Consumer Electronics Show] you see more of our product lines in CES.
For instance, at CES we're going to reveal our very first non-FDM [fused deposition modeling] technology printers, next year [2015], that can print out... this is actually printed out from our prototype, our new SLA [stereolithography] type of machine.
Other than SLA machines, next year [2015] we're going to have a totally new generation of FDM machine, and also new solutions and the first reveal of industrial-level 3D printers.
That's just showing that XYZprinting is not just [about] having a good price and good products, but we also have multiple technologies. We have a high-end industrialized printer, we have high-quality desktop printers -- we have something even cheaper to be announced next year, so that's a wide variety of products to show from XYZprinting.
That's what we hope, that we can be one of the most spread around [diverse] technology companies in the 3D printing industry.
Heller: Let's talk a little bit more about price points, here. In terms of CES, it sounds like it's going to be your big reveal for your new upcoming products. In terms of this SLA printer, what is your target price, compared to the competition in the sub-$5,000 market of these devices?
Shu: Of course, we haven't really yet decided a final street price, a target price, for the product yet. But I think for our current targets, as the market might know, the strength of XYZ or New Kinpo Group is that we are really good in manufacturing and supply chain management.
We are targeting for the new SLA machine to be somewhere around half of the existing market price, or even lower. We don't know yet. We haven't really finalized our price yet, but we have confidence that we can achieve something around half of the market standard, but with more features and better quality.
Heller: With a lower price, better quality, more features, obviously you're trying to move more units. Can you give me any sort of insight of what sort of unit growth you're targeting internally, and where you want to be, say by the end of 2016? Going forward, where do you see this market going and evolving?
Shu: Yes, of course. Next year [2015] I think is going to be a really big year for us because we have so many new products coming out. Based on our success in the first year, next year we hope we can [have] at least three to four, if not five times more quantity shipped than this year. That's what we believe at least, or that's what we're targeting.
In three years' time, our CEO used to give a really big target of 1 million units combined, in three years' time. I think we are still standing by that target, even though that's not an easy target to reach. But I think we're still confident and staying optimistic about reaching that target in three years' time.
Heller: The market is obviously going to, in your opinion, hit an inflection point in terms of mass adoption to hit that point [level of unit growth], is that correct?
Shu: That's right. That's right. Our vision is that everyone eventually will use 3D printing or have [benefit from] 3D printing products. The first step that XYZ can offer is to lower down the price, to higher up [improve] the usability and quality of products.
We're standing by that kind of a strategy, trying to expand the applications, to expand the usability, approachability of 3D printing by lowering down the price, by making more people be able to approach and to use the products. That's still our strategy.
Heller: I was wondering if you could talk a little bit about some of the hurdles and challenges to driving more adoption. What do you think is getting in the way of adoption rates today?
Shu: I think it's still the nature of the market. Honestly, selling on a global scale some of the regions that we just give a little push, grow really fast -- like Asia Pacific, like Australia and New Zealand. With a little bit of marketing effort, the market's doing really well for us.
But some of the markets are just not as exposed to the technologies, to the idea of 3D printing. Then we give a lot of push, still really working hard on developing the market.
I think application development, the market exposure, the user exposure to the technologies; still a big challenge for us to make the market as big as we wish.
As I said, the market probably is not expanding as quick as we wished -- probably because also XYZ, we do not have that kind of resources to educate a broader market, so we just push it inch by inch to develop our market. I think market exposure to get people to adopt the new technologies is still actually a bit of a challenge for us.
Heller: Creating awareness is definitely central to your growth strategy, so how do you plan on creating awareness?
Shu: I guess application development is one thing. Brand development is another. For instance, this show, EuroMold, is one of both that we do, trying to expose a bit of brand images.
But we will be trying to approach lots of application development, education, engineering, design -- all kinds of applications. We will try to expose it into that kind of smaller events, trying to get more application uses.
Heller: Can you also make the case for buying, let's say a MakerBot versus buying XYZ? What makes your product so much better? Is it just the price? Is it the features? Is it the reliability? What is the marketing angle there?
Shu: That's a challenging question to answer, because we have to admit that MakerBot, they have really, really good products and advanced technologies with so many years expanding into the markets.
XYZ printing is relatively a rookie in the markets, but I think both of us, we are trying to offer our best into the market in terms of our products and technologies, but a little bit of an advantage of XYZ just being our background as a manufacturing group, as supply chain management.
We have manufacturers everywhere in the world, so that gives us a little bit of an advantage in terms of our product pricing, quality controls, and so forth. But still, this is the market that all of us have got to be putting out effort to expand the market. That's the key.
Heller: Very good. Thank you again, so much Gary, for your time.
The article Exclusive: Interview With an Up-and-Coming Competitor to 3D Systems Corporation originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and is dreaming of a day when he can tell his Star Trek replicator, "Tea, Earl Grey, Hot!" The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple. 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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With its deep understanding of manufacturing, large economies of scale, and extensive resources, XYZ's 3D printing products tend to offer compelling value propositions in the marketplace. Consequently, 3D Systems investors would likely be wise to monitor XYZ's future developments, considering it has the backing of a manufacturing giant that's demonstrated a willingness to undercut the competition. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and is dreaming of a day when he can tell his Star Trek replicator, "Tea, Earl Grey, Hot!"
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At EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviewed Gary Shu, marketing director at XYZprinting, a 3D printing company backed by Taiwanese manufacturing giant New Kinpo Group. They're backed by New Kinpo Group, a Taiwanese manufacturing giant, have a lot of manufacturing expertise, they've got economies of scale, they offer products much cheaper than the competition: MakerBot included, 3D Systems Cube included, Stratasys included. I think other than the existing products being exposed to the market, of course recently we started shipping our... also making global announcement of a 3D scanning device -- the very first printer in the market that you can scan and print at the same time, together in one machine.
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At EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviewed Gary Shu, marketing director at XYZprinting, a 3D printing company backed by Taiwanese manufacturing giant New Kinpo Group. I think other than the existing products being exposed to the market, of course recently we started shipping our... also making global announcement of a 3D scanning device -- the very first printer in the market that you can scan and print at the same time, together in one machine. XYZ printing is relatively a rookie in the markets, but I think both of us, we are trying to offer our best into the market in terms of our products and technologies, but a little bit of an advantage of XYZ just being our background as a manufacturing group, as supply chain management.
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At EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviewed Gary Shu, marketing director at XYZprinting, a 3D printing company backed by Taiwanese manufacturing giant New Kinpo Group. With a little bit of marketing effort, the market's doing really well for us. 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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Top 3D Printing Stocks for 2015
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Although 2014 was a horrible year for 3D printing stocks, 2015 has only just begun, and it's still anyone's guess how things will shape up for the sector. Investors with a strong stomach for volatility who approach 3D printing from a long-term perspective could potentially find opportunity from the price dips of 2014. Without further ado, here are my top 3D printing stocks for 2015.
Top diversified 3D printing stock
Last April, rapid manufacturer Proto Labs officially became a 3D printing stock when it acquired FineLine Prototyping, a leading 3D printing service bureau based in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a result, Proto Labs' manufacturing services can now fluidly take a product developer's idea through the majority of the product design process -- from a conceptual 3D-printed model to a larger-scale manufacturing run in the tens of thousands, with real manufacturing processes like CNC machining and injection molding.
Where I think Proto Labs really stands out from the crowd is in the breadth of quick-turn manufacturing services it offers, and its ability to scale by leveraging cutting-edge automation technology. Together, these factors raise the barrier of entry for competitors to replicate Proto Labs' business model in its entirety, because the capital, technology, and expertise required are intensive.
In terms of disruption, Proto Labs remains better insulated from the threat of technological disruption than its 3D printing peers because it's an adopter of technology rather than a producer. Should a breakthrough 3D printing or manufacturing technology enter the market, Proto Labs can simply integrate it into its existing operations and offer it to its customers as an additional manufacturing or prototyping service. This adaptability, I believe, also helps make Proto Labs a great long-term investment candidate.
Taking a stake
While no one can be certain how 2015 will treat 3D printing stocks, I think Stratasys and Proto Labs could be among the top performers in the sector, while ExOne carries a higher degree of risk, contingent upon whether it can stage a successful turnaround. Ultimately, the most important factor to consider when investing in any 3D printing stock is whether or not the underlying business is operating as expected and continues to hold the potential to deliver on its promise of earnings growth over a long time horizon.
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Together, these factors raise the barrier of entry for competitors to replicate Proto Labs' business model in its entirety, because the capital, technology, and expertise required are intensive. Taking a stake While no one can be certain how 2015 will treat 3D printing stocks, I think Stratasys and Proto Labs could be among the top performers in the sector, while ExOne carries a higher degree of risk, contingent upon whether it can stage a successful turnaround. Ultimately, the most important factor to consider when investing in any 3D printing stock is whether or not the underlying business is operating as expected and continues to hold the potential to deliver on its promise of earnings growth over a long time horizon.
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Top diversified 3D printing stock Last April, rapid manufacturer Proto Labs officially became a 3D printing stock when it acquired FineLine Prototyping, a leading 3D printing service bureau based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, and Proto Labs. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, Proto Labs, and Stratasys.
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Top diversified 3D printing stock Last April, rapid manufacturer Proto Labs officially became a 3D printing stock when it acquired FineLine Prototyping, a leading 3D printing service bureau based in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a result, Proto Labs' manufacturing services can now fluidly take a product developer's idea through the majority of the product design process -- from a conceptual 3D-printed model to a larger-scale manufacturing run in the tens of thousands, with real manufacturing processes like CNC machining and injection molding. Should a breakthrough 3D printing or manufacturing technology enter the market, Proto Labs can simply integrate it into its existing operations and offer it to its customers as an additional manufacturing or prototyping service.
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Taking a stake While no one can be certain how 2015 will treat 3D printing stocks, I think Stratasys and Proto Labs could be among the top performers in the sector, while ExOne carries a higher degree of risk, contingent upon whether it can stage a successful turnaround. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, Proto Labs, 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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3D Printing Stocks: How Do They Stack Up by Valuation as 2015 Begins?
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If you're following 3D printing stocks, you know that 2014 was a painful year for this space. 3D Systems , Stratasys , ExOne , Arcam , and voxeljet were down 65%, 38%, 73%, 49%, and 81%, respectively. It's important to keep in mind, however, that these drops followed big stock-price run-ups in previous years.
As 2015 begins, let's take a look at the valuations of these 3D printing stocks. Valuation means nothing in a vacuum, so we're also going to look at the stocks' projected growth rates to see if we can glean anything about which stocks seem most attractive.
Valuations mattered in 2014 -- especially relative valuations
As we entered 2014, I discussed why valuation mattered , especially relative valuation. Here's part of my takeaway:
It turned out that relative valuations mattered very much last year. Of the two leading companies, Stratasys started the year with considerably lower across-the-board valuations than did 3D Systems -- and its stock price dropped much less than did its prime competitor's in 2014. Likewise, Arcam was the most attractively valued of the smaller players at the start of the year -- and its stock price dropped considerably less than did ExOne's and voxeljet's. There was no escaping the 3D printing pain last year. However, had investors repositioned their portfolios at the start of 2014 by taking relative valuations into consideration, they could have escaped a decent portion of that pain.
Nonetheless, this doesn't mean that the same phenomenon -- the more attractively valued 3D printing stocks outperforming the others -- is going to repeat itself in 2015.
3D printing stocks' valuations as we enter 2015
However, as we enter 2015, it should prove helpful to look at how these stocks stack up by valuations, as well as their projected growth rates.
Source: Yahoo! Finance; data as of Jan. 12.
3D Systems' and Stratasys' valuations are considerably more in line with each other than they were at the start of 2014. Both companies' valuations have come down drastically, though 3D Systems' has come down more. 3D Systems' P/S, P/E, and forward P/E were 21.0, 209, and 75.3, respectively, at the start of 2014 (Jan. 3). Stratasys' P/S and forward P/E were 16.3 and 58.3, respectively. (As is still the case now, Stratasys didn't have a trailing P/E because it wasn't profitable on a trailing-12-month basis.)
It's not surprising that the three smaller players -- excluding Materialise -- sport higher P/S ratios than the two leading companies: Smaller companies usually have higher valuations because it's easier for them to grow on a percentage basis, as their base numbers are smaller.
As we entered 2014 (as of Jan. 3), ExOne, Arcam, and voxeljet had sky-high P/S ratios of 21.7, 20.2, and 55.9, respectively. At that time (as is still the case now), Arcam was the only company that was profitable on a trailing-12-month basis -- its P/E ratio was 173. While Arcam's current P/E of 55.3 is somewhat pricey on an absolute basis, it seems reasonable given the company's solid growth year-to-date in 2014 .
Materialise, which went public in June 2014, is an odd duck in the 3D printing realm, so its valuation is not very comparable to the others. It's a leading provider of 3D printing software and printing services; it does not manufacture 3D printers. The company grew revenue 16.3% in 2013, which is low for the 3D printing space. This is probably a main reason that the market is assigning it a considerably lower P/S ratio than the others. Nonetheless, it's profitable, has a well-respected CEO, and is worth keeping our eyes on.
The 3D printing stocks are still highly valued relative to the market, but compared to a year ago, their valuations are much more in line with those of other stocks that are fast-growing (from a revenue standpoint). For context, the P/S ratios for Tesla Motors , Salesforce , and GoPro are 9.1, 7.2, and 6.9, respectively. Tesla and Salesforce are projected to post revenue growth of 50% and 32%, respectively, in the current year. GoPro is expected to grow revenue 24% in 2015.
As to the "N/As" in the table:
Stratasys was not profitable from a generally accepted accounting practices, or GAAP, basis over the trailing 12 months, so it doesn't have a positive P/E. This lack of profitability is due to the 2012 merger with Objet. Stratasys is expected to return to profitability in 2015.
ExOne is currently not profitable, and it's not expected to be profitable in 2015. Furthermore, analysts don't foresee profitability in five years, which is why the company sports a negative five-year PEG. (The PEG is the P/E divided by future growth estimates -- in this case, for the five-year period.) At this time, I'd agree with analysts' take.
Arcam and voxeljet don't have many analysts covering them, so there are no forward estimates. Voxeljet wasn't profitable from a trailing-12-month standpoint, so it doesn't have a positive trailing P/E. Arcam, on the other hand, has historically been profitable, and there's no reason to believe at this point that it shouldn't be profitable in 2015.
A look at the other half of the equation: Growth projections
Source: Yahoo! Finance; data as of Jan. 12.
While ExOne's EPS growth projections for 2015 and the five-year period appear strong, the company isn't projected to be profitable five years out. (There aren't estimates for Arcam and voxeljet, as previously noted.)
The bottom line
I believe my takeaway from last year's article remains applicable: If you're looking for a good way to position yourself for long-term growth in the 3D printing space, consider the stocks' relative valuations when making an investment decision.
3D Systems and Stratasys now sport similar valuations (though Stratasys' five-year PEG remains considerably lower) and growth expectations. So there isn't a standout best choice among these two leaders using these metrics alone. However, I continue to favor Stratasys because it executed considerably better than did 3D Systems in 2014.
As for the smaller players, Arcam is notable. It's profitable, and its P/E of 55 seems reasonable given the company's solid recent growth dynamics. Furthermore, Arcam's P/E is only about a third of 3D Systems'. Materialise -- with its combination of unique product offerings, relatively low P/S valuation, and projected strong five-year average annual EPS growth -- also bears watching.
Potential investors still need to exercise caution in this volatile space. Just because the 3D printing stocks' valuations are more attractive than they were a year ago doesn't necessarily mean the pain is over.
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Of the two leading companies, Stratasys started the year with considerably lower across-the-board valuations than did 3D Systems -- and its stock price dropped much less than did its prime competitor's in 2014. The bottom line I believe my takeaway from last year's article remains applicable: If you're looking for a good way to position yourself for long-term growth in the 3D printing space, consider the stocks' relative valuations when making an investment decision. Materialise -- with its combination of unique product offerings, relatively low P/S valuation, and projected strong five-year average annual EPS growth -- also bears watching.
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Of the two leading companies, Stratasys started the year with considerably lower across-the-board valuations than did 3D Systems -- and its stock price dropped much less than did its prime competitor's in 2014. It's not surprising that the three smaller players -- excluding Materialise -- sport higher P/S ratios than the two leading companies: Smaller companies usually have higher valuations because it's easier for them to grow on a percentage basis, as their base numbers are smaller. 3D Systems and Stratasys now sport similar valuations (though Stratasys' five-year PEG remains considerably lower) and growth expectations.
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Valuations mattered in 2014 -- especially relative valuations As we entered 2014, I discussed why valuation mattered , especially relative valuation. Of the two leading companies, Stratasys started the year with considerably lower across-the-board valuations than did 3D Systems -- and its stock price dropped much less than did its prime competitor's in 2014. 3D printing stocks' valuations as we enter 2015 However, as we enter 2015, it should prove helpful to look at how these stocks stack up by valuations, as well as their projected growth rates.
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Likewise, Arcam was the most attractively valued of the smaller players at the start of the year -- and its stock price dropped considerably less than did ExOne's and voxeljet's. The 3D printing stocks are still highly valued relative to the market, but compared to a year ago, their valuations are much more in line with those of other stocks that are fast-growing (from a revenue standpoint). ExOne is currently not profitable, and it's not expected to be profitable in 2015.
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3D Systems Corporation's "Racetrack" 3D Printer Has Competition
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Much to 3D Systems ' dismay, TNO, an academic-style research organization based in the Netherlands, has developed a functional "racetrack" 3D printer, whereby a print bed visits various print head stations, boasting an increase in print speeds by 10 times compared to stand-alone systems. Last June, 3D Systems teased the world with an extremely similar high-speed, continuous fab-grade 3D printer concept that it plans to introduce later this year, claiming it's up to 50 times faster than existing jetting technology. Now, it's clear that 3D Systems isn't the only organization pursuing increased 3D printing productivity.
In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews René Houben, senior rapid manufacturer researcher at TNO, about the racetrack 3D printer the organization has developed.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: Steve Heller here. I'm joined today with René Houben of TNO, a research center for 3D printing based out of the Netherlands, is that correct?
René Houben: Yes, that's correct.
Heller: Let's talk a little bit about what TNO does, on a high level, and then we'll get into the exciting thing that you guys are introducing.
Houben: Yes, that's good. TNO is a Dutch research organization, independent, focusing on a very broad range of applications, and also technology ranges from building and environments to high-tech systems and materials, even to defense.
In this technology we're developing right here, we're in the high-tech systems and materials section of it.
Heller: Tell me more about this. This racetrack design has got my attention. I want to know what it is, what it does, what its plans are. I know you're a research firm, so you're looking for licensers, you're looking for co-collaborators. Let's talk about this platform and what its purpose is.
Houben : Yes, that's a good question. The main advantage of this system, I think that's most important to understand correctly. Some people see it and think, "What's the difference? What does it add extra?"
When you look at a lot of these current additive manufacturing [3D printing] processes, they're very sequential. They first deposit a layer of powder, second they do some preheating, third they finally do some printing or some laser sintering; all sequential steps, next behind each other.
You can imagine, each process step is in fact waiting on the other process steps to finish. That is an enormous lack of time. All this time you're not producing, you're not building.
That's in fact what this design is trying to use, to use all these deposition systems [3D printers] or manufacturing systems to their full extent. Instead of having a system which is stationary for 90% of the time, let's use it for 90% and suddenly you increase the speed and productivity of such a system to an extreme extent.
This demonstration system, as we have it right now, is up to 10 times faster than comparable systems. Not by adding an enormous amount of print heads; it's the same amount of print heads -- state of the art, normal technology -- but implemented in a more efficient manner.
Heller: How does it work with the print heads? Since you're a research firm, you're obviously borrowing print heads from other companies. Do you take a Stratasys print head or maybe a 3D Systems print head, put them together and see what happens?
How does this work? The research of this, how does this all come together?
Houben : In this case, we do not buy a Stratasys print head or an Objet print head, but we buy from the source itself. In this case, industrial graphical print heads, identical to what these other companies are using at this stage as well.
We are not developing these modules, but we are implementing these modules on such a platform -- and not only implementing, because when you do this in such a manner, you suddenly notice you use the systems differently.
That's in fact where the research part takes its role, because when you're suddenly using such a print head for 90% of the time instead of 10%, you're processing an enormous amount of material and a lot of difficulties occur which need to be overcome.
The same when you go as fast as you see here right now, up to two meters a second, or with droplet demand systems, four meters a second. The time between printing and the next layer of printing, the curing time available, is suddenly very short so you have to adapt your system to be able to cope with these challenges.
Heller: What do you think is the killer application for this system? Where do you think, in manufacturing, it's going to really shine?
Houben : That's a very difficult question because it's applicable on a number of different AM [additive manufacturing] technologies.
In the concept, we demonstrated inkjet printing -- direct inkjet manufacturing -- but you can also implement, for instance, powder carriages driving in circles. You can do powder bed printing. You can also do laser sintering on the fly, in a continuous manner, with such a system.
Depending on which technology you will be implementing, you will have different market opportunities.
One of the examples we're working on right now is, for instance, we're trying to add powder and laser sintering in such a combination. In that case, you can think of printing [orthopedic] insoles, for instance.
Currently, you already see some of these applications on the market right now, using state-of-the-art equipment. But you see the price level is relatively high, compared to what, for instance, [health] insurance companies are willing to pay for them.
With such a system, you can suddenly speed up the process with a factor of 10, also hoping to lower the price significantly so you can get in a business-case situation where it's even applicable by [health] insurance companies.
Heller: In terms of materials, then, you mentioned laser sintering. Are you thinking more of the thermoplastic side of it, or the metal side of it?
Houben : First, start with the thermoplastic side. Metals may be in the future. I think there are possibilities, but I think that's a little bit further away.
Heller: How far away are we actually seeing this product maybe reaching manufacturers' floors?
Houben : It's depending on who's willing to pay, and who's willing to take the effort in going further. Since we're a research organization, we build this machine as a demonstration to show people it's not just fiction. It can really be built. It can really increase the speed to such an extent.
We're now looking for companies to jointly co-develop further into an industrial application. The faster they step in, I would almost say, the faster we can get it to the market.
Heller: I see. Thank you so much for your time today, René.
Houben : Thank you.
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Last June, 3D Systems teased the world with an extremely similar high-speed, continuous fab-grade 3D printer concept that it plans to introduce later this year, claiming it's up to 50 times faster than existing jetting technology. In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews René Houben, senior rapid manufacturer researcher at TNO, about the racetrack 3D printer the organization has developed. That's in fact where the research part takes its role, because when you're suddenly using such a print head for 90% of the time instead of 10%, you're processing an enormous amount of material and a lot of difficulties occur which need to be overcome.
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Much to 3D Systems ' dismay, TNO, an academic-style research organization based in the Netherlands, has developed a functional "racetrack" 3D printer, whereby a print bed visits various print head stations, boasting an increase in print speeds by 10 times compared to stand-alone systems. In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews René Houben, senior rapid manufacturer researcher at TNO, about the racetrack 3D printer the organization has developed. That's in fact what this design is trying to use, to use all these deposition systems [3D printers] or manufacturing systems to their full extent.
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Much to 3D Systems ' dismay, TNO, an academic-style research organization based in the Netherlands, has developed a functional "racetrack" 3D printer, whereby a print bed visits various print head stations, boasting an increase in print speeds by 10 times compared to stand-alone systems. In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews René Houben, senior rapid manufacturer researcher at TNO, about the racetrack 3D printer the organization has developed. Do you take a Stratasys print head or maybe a 3D Systems print head, put them together and see what happens?
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Much to 3D Systems ' dismay, TNO, an academic-style research organization based in the Netherlands, has developed a functional "racetrack" 3D printer, whereby a print bed visits various print head stations, boasting an increase in print speeds by 10 times compared to stand-alone systems. In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews René Houben, senior rapid manufacturer researcher at TNO, about the racetrack 3D printer the organization has developed. Heller: How does it work with the print heads?
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February 27th 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 February 27th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new February 27th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $28.00 strike price has a current bid of $1.10. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $28.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $26.90 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $31.43/share today.
Because the $28.00 strike represents an approximate 11% 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 73%. 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 3.93% return on the cash commitment, or 28.68% 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 $28.00 strike is located relative to that history: Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $32.00 strike price has a current bid of $1.97. If an investor was to purchase shares of DDD stock at the current price level of $31.43/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $32.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 8.08% if the stock gets called away at the February 27th 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 $32.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $32.00 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 49%. 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 6.27% boost of extra return to the investor, or 45.76% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost .
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 63%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 58%. Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 252 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $31.43) to be 54%. 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 $32.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $32.00 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 become available today, for the February 27th expiration.
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Below is a chart showing DDD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $32.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $32.00 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 become available today, for the February 27th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new February 27th 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 $32.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $32.00 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 become available today, for the February 27th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new February 27th 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 February 27th 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 $32.00 strike highlighted in red: Considering the fact that the $32.00 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 become available today, for the February 27th expiration.
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2015-01-06 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Buys botObjects, Unveils CubePro C Printers - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently announced its latest acquisition, botObjects, a U.K.-based 3D printer startup. The company expects the acquisition to be accretive to its business in 2015 itself. However, financial terms of the deal were kept under wraps.
botObjects is a pioneer in the designing and development of the 3D desktop printer range, ProDesk3D. The core technology utilized in these printers for the production of true full-color 3D printed objects is the PlasticJet Printing ("PJP"). The company has formulated the useful 5-color CMYKW cartridge system in order to create diverse color combinations for its 3D printers in a smooth and efficient way.
botObjects ProDesk3D technology will be integrated with 3D Systems' business on an immediate basis. 3D Systems will, thereafter, leverage botObjects' technology to launch a novel full color desktop printer, CubePro C.
The company asserts that CubePro C will set high standards for accuracy and speed in the 3D desktop market and that too, in an economical price range. 3D Systems claims that CubePro C can print as many as 25-microns layers at a high speed of approximately 175 millimeters per second. The printer uses hard-wearing print materials like PLA and ABS with PVA support material.
The CubePro C will significantly enhance 3D Systems' printer portfolio, which consists of 3D printers like CubePro and Cube along with 3D scanning products such as Sense. These solutions are designed by the company keeping in mind the requirements of diverse consumers, ranging from professionals like engineers, designers and architects to common people using the technology for home or school.
On the other hand, this acquisition brings a new lease of life for botObjects, which has been facing severe problems regarding the scaling of the production process. Of late, botObjects has been witnessing increased customer dissatisfaction due to its inability to meet demand.
3D Systems stated that it plans to fulfill botObjects' back-order for the ProDesk3D printers. CubePro C, which will be showcased at The International CES event, will now be available in limited numbers. However, the company plans to ramp up its production facility in 2015 itself to expand its distribution.
Separately, in a different announcement, 3D Systems unveiled another innovative product, Touch haptic 3D stylus, that comes with an OpenHaptics Software Developer Kit. This offering is expected to be of significant importance in the digital design and virtual gaming markets.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company has been consistently expanding its product offerings, in its efforts to outpace peers like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ), among others.
However, with the company's share prices suffering a 5.2% dip in yesterday's trading session, it is evident that the aforementioned developments failed to move investor sentiments.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently announced its latest acquisition, botObjects, a U.K.-based 3D printer startup. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): 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 company has formulated the useful 5-color CMYKW cartridge system in order to create diverse color combinations for its 3D printers in a smooth and efficient way.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently announced its latest acquisition, botObjects, a U.K.-based 3D printer startup. This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company has been consistently expanding its product offerings, in its efforts to outpace peers like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ), among others.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently announced its latest acquisition, botObjects, a U.K.-based 3D printer startup. 3D Systems will, thereafter, leverage botObjects' technology to launch a novel full color desktop printer, CubePro C. The company asserts that CubePro C will set high standards for accuracy and speed in the 3D desktop market and that too, in an economical price range.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently announced its latest acquisition, botObjects, a U.K.-based 3D printer startup. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): 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 company expects the acquisition to be accretive to its business in 2015 itself.
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3D Printing Companies: What Investors Need to Know
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Legendary investor Peter Lynch wrote this in 1989, and gave the example that when he was growing up, carpeting was one of the hottest things to invest in. At the time, average carpet prices dropped from $28 per yard to $4 per yard, thanks to a new tufting process that drastically reduced the amount of fiber that went into a carpet and technological advances in automated looming -- the process of weaving threads together. According to Lynch, the emergence of lower prices sparked a boom in carpet sales, and the six major carpet producers, which initially grew like gangbusters and earned more money than they knew how to spend, were eventually joined by 200 new competitors that lowered their prices to win over customers. From that point forward, "nobody made another dime in the carpet business," as Lynch put it.
Being a 3D printing specialist, I'm beginning to wonder if the 3D printing industry could share a similar fate to what the carpet industry experienced in terms of industry profits -- a necessary component for sustainable long-term investing.
Attractive industry growth rates? Check!
According to Wohlers Report 2014, a comprehensive report on the state of the 3D printing industry in 2013, the industry is expected to grow by over 31% per year between 2013 and 2020, to eventually generate more than $21 billion in worldwide revenue. This forecast represents a 130% increase from Wohlers Report 2013, which called for the 3D printing industry to only generate approximately $9.1 billion in 2020. Wohlers has been tracking the industry for over 20 years, meaning the industry tends to put a lot of weight behind any updates to growth forecasts the company makes.
Increasing competition? Check!
Although they're not exhaustive, Wohlers has compiled lists of major 3D printing manufacturers , service providers , and 3D software developers , which together give the sense that the 3D printing industry is already crowded with established players. Throw in the prospect of Hewlett-Packard and the likelihood of countless other lower-profile companies entering the space in the coming years, and it seems probable that competitive pressures could begin to weigh on average selling prices across the industry in the coming years. Echoing this sentiment, research company IDC expects that 3D printing average selling prices will decline through 2017.
The upshot is that IDC also predicts that declining prices will drive higher adoption rates, meaning 3D printing companies could have an opportunity to grow their installed bases. As most 3D printing companies utilize a razor-and-blade business model, whereby the printers are the razors and the consumables are the blades, a growing installed base could help them drive larger streams of long-term recurring revenue. Historically, 3D printing consumables have carried a higher gross profit margin than the actual printers, which could help offset potential profitability headwinds as a result of declining printer average selling prices.
IB = installed base.
Patent risk? Check!
In recent years, a variety of patents related to stereolithography, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling 3D printing processes have expired. In every instance, it invited new competition that democratized access to 3D printing technologies previously reserved for the higher end of the market.
On the stereolithography front, Formlabs' $3,299 Form 1+ offers professional-level stereolithography 3D printing in a desktop package -- a technology that can fetch over $100,000 at 3D Systems on the high end. Granted, 3D Systems' high-end stereolithography systems are significantly more capable in terms of use cases than a desktop-oriented 3D printer, but the process itself is fundamentally the same between the Form 1+ and 3D Systems' high-end stereolithography 3D printers. In other words, thanks to patent expirations, stereolithography 3D printing technology is now available for a significantly lower cost.
The same could be said on the selective laser sintering front with The OpenSLS project , an open-source selective laser sintering project that developed a working SLS 3D printer for $15,000 -- pennies compared to the more than $500,000 many vendors charge for their high-end SLS systems.
And who can forget the birth of the 3D printing maker movement, when patents around Stratasys ' fused deposition modeling expired?
In the coming year, additional stereolithography and SLS patents will expire, and although it remains unclear exactly how this will affect the 3D printing industry at large, it seems likely to further democratize access to previously patent-protected 3D printing technologies.
The threat of disruption? Check!
Compared to traditional manufacturing, 3D printing as a manufacturing process is inferior in terms of speed, surface quality, and the number of applications it can target. Arguably, these shortcomings make the industry ripe for disruption, and the prospect of a breakthrough 3D printing technology rendering existing technologies inferior likely remains high.
Aware of 3D printing's shortcomings, HP has plans to enter the space in 2016 with a homegrown technology it's calling Multi Jet Fusion, which it claims is up to 10 times faster than current material extrusion and SLS technologies. Perhaps more important than the implications of HP entering the space and the impact it may have is the reality that there's nothing to stop an innovative 3D printing technology from an external source hitting the market and making other 3D printing companies' technologies appear inferior. Of course, these companies' R&D budgets are aimed at preventing disruption to some degree by developing new technologies and patents, but it isn't a foolproof business strategy.
Goodbye, industry profits?
The moral of the story is that high-growth industries have a tendency to attract new competition, and when there's enough new competition, it can severely impact industry profits. This is especially true in industries where patents do not sufficiently protect entrenched players.
Unfortunately, it's unclear if there will eventually be too much competition in the 3D printing industry for entrenched companies to make sufficient profits over the long term. However, given the industry's strong growth trajectory, likelihood of increasing competition, key patents expiring, and threat of technological disruption, investors shouldn't rule out the possibility that profits may be difficult to come by for 3D printing companies in the long run.
After all, robust industry growth has yet to show up on the bottom line -- in the form of profits -- for many publicly traded companies in the space. As a result, 3D printing investors are being promised earnings growth in the future, but let's be clear: Delivering on a promise isn't guaranteed here. In the end, no one knows how this will all play out, and maybe not every area or 3D printing company will be affected by this potential industrywide risk.
Investors seeking to gain exposure to the industry and lower the risks outlined in this article could explore focusing on technology-agnostic businesses, like pure-play 3D printing service providers that simply adopt leading technologies rather than manufacture them. This approach could help lower the risks facing more traditional companies, because service providers can simply adapt to changes in the landscape more easily by introducing 3D printing-related services around new technologies.
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As most 3D printing companies utilize a razor-and-blade business model, whereby the printers are the razors and the consumables are the blades, a growing installed base could help them drive larger streams of long-term recurring revenue. However, given the industry's strong growth trajectory, likelihood of increasing competition, key patents expiring, and threat of technological disruption, investors shouldn't rule out the possibility that profits may be difficult to come by for 3D printing companies in the long run. Investors seeking to gain exposure to the industry and lower the risks outlined in this article could explore focusing on technology-agnostic businesses, like pure-play 3D printing service providers that simply adopt leading technologies rather than manufacture them.
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The upshot is that IDC also predicts that declining prices will drive higher adoption rates, meaning 3D printing companies could have an opportunity to grow their installed bases. In recent years, a variety of patents related to stereolithography, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling 3D printing processes have expired. However, given the industry's strong growth trajectory, likelihood of increasing competition, key patents expiring, and threat of technological disruption, investors shouldn't rule out the possibility that profits may be difficult to come by for 3D printing companies in the long run.
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Being a 3D printing specialist, I'm beginning to wonder if the 3D printing industry could share a similar fate to what the carpet industry experienced in terms of industry profits -- a necessary component for sustainable long-term investing. In the coming year, additional stereolithography and SLS patents will expire, and although it remains unclear exactly how this will affect the 3D printing industry at large, it seems likely to further democratize access to previously patent-protected 3D printing technologies. However, given the industry's strong growth trajectory, likelihood of increasing competition, key patents expiring, and threat of technological disruption, investors shouldn't rule out the possibility that profits may be difficult to come by for 3D printing companies in the long run.
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Patent risk? However, given the industry's strong growth trajectory, likelihood of increasing competition, key patents expiring, and threat of technological disruption, investors shouldn't rule out the possibility that profits may be difficult to come by for 3D printing companies in the long run. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and Stratasys.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) partnered with The Culinary Institute of America ("CIA") for developing the 3D printing technologies for food and culinary industries. The two entities will be collaborating to initiate a beta program for ChefJet Pro culinary 3D printer that was unveiled in Jan 2014.
3D printing is a novel concept which is now gaining popularity across all domains from manufacturing to medical sciences and presently, to food as well. 3D Systems, a bellwether in the industry, has been making persistent efforts to expand its market share in this vast arena by developing innovative offerings.
Recently, the company collaborated with The Hershey Company ( HSY ) to explore and develop ingenious 3D printed chocolates as well as non-chocolate products. As per media reports, the two companies exhibited 3D Chocolate Candy Printing at the Hershey's Chocolate World a few days back.
The aforementioned partnership with CIA is aimed at enhancement of the conventional culinary art through inventive 3D printing methods. The 3D printing domain has innumerable possibilities waiting to be tapped. This collaboration will bring together the powerful technology from 3D System and the skilled professionals in the culinary industry.
3D Systems will be offering internship and fellowship opportunities for the CIA students at its 3D printing culinary innovation center, The Sugar Lab, in Los Angeles. Moreover, the two entities will be jointly conducting a range of conferences and seminars for the students and faculty of CIA, utilizing the advanced printing technologies deployed by 3D System at the campuses.
CIA is intending to launch a rigorous beta testing program for the ChefJet Pro printer, the novel kitchen-ready edibility-certified 3D printer. This full color printer can produce customized food products ranging from candies and chocolates to flamboyant cake toppings. Designed using the company's ColorJet Printing technology, the printer comes with user-friendly digital cookbook software for making ornate deserts including candies and sweets with different flavors.
CIA is planning to add 3D printing to its curriculum in order to make it easily accessible to its students, alumni as well as other culinary professionals. This initiative will open avenues for a rapid and ground-breaking development of this new technology in the professional culinary industry. Together, the two establishments plan to explore the vast sphere and create opportunities for both education and applications.
The printers will be commercially available by the second half of 2015. The company will also be conceptualizing a number of events to showcase its offering to the prime members in the hospitality, culinary and related communities. Along with these, the company will also reach out to symposiums and master-classes for further enhancement of 3D printed food items. Once the company's culinary innovation center is operational, confections and other 3D printed food products will be made available online through its Cubify platform.
3D System plans to equip its 'The Sugar Lab' with state-of-the-art culinary printers and novel food ideas. In order to do this, the company will be hosting a number of pastry chefs, mixologists and molecular gastronomists to drive innovation and create unique offerings.
Such initiatives are allowing 3D System to gear up for leveraging this booming industry. According to the analytical firm Canalys, the 3D printing market will grow to $16.2 billion by 2018. IDC expects worldwide 3D printer unit sales and installed base to grow at a combined compound annual growth rate of 59% through 2017.
As such, 3D Systems seems well-positioned to reap the benefits in the long run, but aggressive competition from other key players in the industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) and The ExOne Company ( XONE ) can restrict its growth.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) partnered with The Culinary Institute of America ("CIA") for developing the 3D printing technologies for food and culinary industries. Click to get this free report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, the two entities will be jointly conducting a range of conferences and seminars for the students and faculty of CIA, utilizing the advanced printing technologies deployed by 3D System at the campuses.
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Click to get this free report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) partnered with The Culinary Institute of America ("CIA") for developing the 3D printing technologies for food and culinary industries. The two entities will be collaborating to initiate a beta program for ChefJet Pro culinary 3D printer that was unveiled in Jan 2014.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) partnered with The Culinary Institute of America ("CIA") for developing the 3D printing technologies for food and culinary industries. Click to get this free report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems will be offering internship and fellowship opportunities for the CIA students at its 3D printing culinary innovation center, The Sugar Lab, in Los Angeles.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) partnered with The Culinary Institute of America ("CIA") for developing the 3D printing technologies for food and culinary industries. Click to get this free report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As per media reports, the two companies exhibited 3D Chocolate Candy Printing at the Hershey's Chocolate World a few days back.
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Commit To Purchase 3D Systems At $18, Earn 8.4% Using Options
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Investors considering a purchase of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) stock, but tentative about paying the going market price of $33.15/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. One interesting put contract in particular, is the January 2017 put at the $18 strike, which has a bid at the time of this writing of $1.52. Collecting that bid as the premium represents a 8.4% return against the $18 commitment, or a 4.1% annualized rate of return (at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost ).
Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDD's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised. And the person on the other side of the contract would only benefit from exercising at the $18 strike if doing so produced a better outcome than selling at the going market price. ( Do options carry counterparty risk? This and six other common options myths debunked ). So unless 3D Systems Corp. sees its shares decline 46% and the contract is exercised (resulting in a cost basis of $16.48 per share before broker commissions, subtracting the $1.52 from $18), the only upside to the put seller is from collecting that premium for the 4.1% annualized rate of return. Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for 3D Systems Corp. , and highlighting in green where the $18 strike is located relative to that history: The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the January 2017 put at the $18 strike for the 4.1% annualized rate of return represents good reward for the risks. We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for 3D Systems Corp. (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $33.15) to be 54%. For other put options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the DDD Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Investors considering a purchase of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) stock, but tentative about paying the going market price of $33.15/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDD's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised. For other put options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the DDD Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDD's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised. Investors considering a purchase of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) stock, but tentative about paying the going market price of $33.15/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. For other put options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the DDD Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDD's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised. Investors considering a purchase of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) stock, but tentative about paying the going market price of $33.15/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. For other put options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the DDD Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Investors considering a purchase of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) stock, but tentative about paying the going market price of $33.15/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. For other put options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the DDD Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com. Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDD's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised.
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3D Printing Stocks Surge: 2015 Rebound in the Cards? - Analyst Blog
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Friday marked a significant turnaround for the beaten-down 3D printing sector, as short-covering fuelled a strikingly bullish session for most of the stocks. The most impressive rally was seen in Voxeljet AG ( VJET ), which gained over 26%, followed by The ExOne Company ( XONE ), which rose over 17% in the session.
Other notable names in the space that saw favorable price movements were 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), up nearly 8% and Materialise NV ( MTLS ), up almost 5%.
Among these, ExOne and 3D Systems had the highest short float percentages, followed by Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), which gained a modest 3%.
3D printing technology generated immense enthusiasm in 2013, captivating people with wide-ranging speculations about extensive applications of 3D printing. Stocks charted huge gains during that period. However, the beginning of 2014 saw the stocks tumbling down, as people realized the huge costs and complexities involved in the technology.
Since then, these high-flier stocks have been in troubled waters. Year-to-date, industry leader 3D Systems has plummeted 65%, while Voxeljet and ExOne plunged 77% and 70%, respectively.
Future Prospects?
Once plain conjecture, 3D printing's potential to revolutionize manufacturing is fast becoming a reality. Companies are now working on solutions that range from simple make-to-stock orders to complex, engineer-to-order production strategies.
The trillion-dollar oil & gas industry is entering the foray as a prospective end-market for 3D printing, while aerospace and defense are established users of the technology. Potential applications range from customized plastic items to difficult-to-find metal parts for cars and jet engines, as well as biomedical revolutions like 3D-printed tissue and organs.
In a recent research report, PricewaterhouseCoopers predicted that 3D printing technologies will take giant strides in the coming three to five years, gaining relevance in manufacturing commercial, military and complex weapon parts and system components.
According to analytical firm Canalys, the 3D printing market will grow to $16.2 billion by 2018. IDC expects worldwide 3D printer unit sales and installed base to grow at a combined compound annual growth rate of 59% through 2017.
In order to capitalize on the industry's robust prospects and consolidate their market share, established companies might take the acquisition route as a way to achieve quick growth. Over the last few years, 3D Systems has been very active in this space and has acquired many smaller 3D printing companies.
Only recently, the company announced its plans to buy 3D printing software producer, Cimatron, for $97 million. Also, Voxeljet and ExOne could be potential takeover targets following the considerable drop in share price that the two firms have seen in the past year.
Will Entry of Major Players Bring Turnaround in the Sector?
The industry's potential has been highlighted by the recent announcements of major players like General Electric Co. ( GE ) and Hewlett-Packard Co. ( HPQ ). Last month, GE announced its plans to build a $32 million 3D printing facility in Pittsburgh. The industrial giant, already employing 3D printing technology for select products, expects the new facility to expand the potential applications of the technology across products ranging from light bulbs to jet engines.
More importantly, Hewlett-Packard is planning a re-entry into the market, with its revolutionary 3D printing technology named Multi Jet Fusion. As emphasized by Hewlett-Packard, Multi Jet Fusion optimizes the relationship between price and functionality and is 10 times faster than other devices available in the market.
The entry of these players will act as a catalyst for the industry and has the potential to redefine market dynamics in the troubled 3D printing space. Investors should watch out for the 3D printing space in 2015, as the industry seems to be on the brink of major transformation, with expanding end markets and burgeoning applications for the technology.
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Other notable names in the space that saw favorable price movements were 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), up nearly 8% and Materialise NV ( MTLS ), up almost 5%. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report GENL ELECTRIC (GE): 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 MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Potential applications range from customized plastic items to difficult-to-find metal parts for cars and jet engines, as well as biomedical revolutions like 3D-printed tissue and organs.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report GENL ELECTRIC (GE): 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 MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Other notable names in the space that saw favorable price movements were 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), up nearly 8% and Materialise NV ( MTLS ), up almost 5%. The industrial giant, already employing 3D printing technology for select products, expects the new facility to expand the potential applications of the technology across products ranging from light bulbs to jet engines.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report GENL ELECTRIC (GE): 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 MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Other notable names in the space that saw favorable price movements were 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), up nearly 8% and Materialise NV ( MTLS ), up almost 5%. In a recent research report, PricewaterhouseCoopers predicted that 3D printing technologies will take giant strides in the coming three to five years, gaining relevance in manufacturing commercial, military and complex weapon parts and system components.
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Other notable names in the space that saw favorable price movements were 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), up nearly 8% and Materialise NV ( MTLS ), up almost 5%. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report GENL ELECTRIC (GE): 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 MATERIALISE NV (MTLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The industry's potential has been highlighted by the recent announcements of major players like General Electric Co. ( GE ) and Hewlett-Packard Co. ( HPQ ).
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ExOne Co. Crashes 74% in 2014: Is it Time to Buy?
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ExOne's stock performance has been downright horrible in 2014, down 74% and underperforming the S&P 500 by over 88%. A big question for investors is whether Mr. Market's unfavorable treatment of this 3D printing stock offers a favorable buying opportunity for patient, long-term investors. After all, the stock is trading about a dollar below its IPO offering price of $18 per share, a price that would have been considered a bargain in 2013.
The source of pain
Throughout the year, ExOne experienced a series of shipment delays at customers' request, which consequently pushed recognizing the corresponding revenue beyond the intended quarter. ExOne only shipsa handful of high-dollar units, ranging from the six-to-seven-figure range, in a given quarter, meaning a shipment delay or two can easily make or break a given quarter. Given the drawn-out nature of its sales cycle, which can last anywhere from six months to two years, management said during its third-quarterearnings callit would prefer to be judged on its full-year operating performance over quarterly results.
The other major pain point for ExOne in 2014 was the ongoing transition of its sales focus toward targeting metal foundry customers, instead of the foundries themselves. The company found that foundries have been reluctant to adopt its 3D printing technology, which can produce sand-casting molds without tooling, essentially disrupting the metal foundry industry's proprietary, and more costly, methods of creating sand-casted molds. The hope is that this transition will help the company reach a larger customer base in the long run, as it targets end users over the foundries that serve them.
A 3D printed object from ExOne. Source: ExOne.
Reasons to buy
Investors could think of ExOne as a niche 3D printing company, targeting large-scale industrial 3D printing applications by products and services that print directly in metals or indirectly print sand molds, which become metal-casted objects. ExOne's primary competition in the market is Germany-based voxeljet , but the two companies only overlap on the indirect, sand-casting side of the business. In other words, ExOne has the potential to establish itself as a leading player in the large-scale industrial segment with less competitive pressures than Stratasys and 3D Systems face.
On the technological front, ExOne's patented binder jetting technology is uniquely suited to handle a range of materials that aren't well suited for prevailing selective laser sintering 3D printers. In the last 12 to 18 months, ExOne has tested no fewer than 25 new material candidates for binder jetting, including carbon, graphite, and ceramic, which appear to be well suited for the aerospace and oil and gas industries. If ExOne can successfully introduce new materials that aren't compatible with competing 3D printing technologies such as selective laser sintering, but are still sought by customers, the company could have a durable advantage in certain areas.
Beyond ExOne's business model and technology, its management team remains committed to operating within its circle of competence, giving investors the peace of mind that the company won't make undisciplined decisions that detract from its primary focus.
Source: ExOne.
Reasons to avoid
With an average sales cycle between six months and two years, and an over $1 million price tag for its flagship 3D printer, it's clearly not easy to sell ExOne's specialized 3D printers. Throw in the possibility that ExOne's 3D printers could be too specialized to capture a sufficiently broad market share to be meaningful for investors, and the company's choppy revenue stream could plague its business for years to come.
In terms of adoption, ExOne's binder jetting technology is still relatively unaccepted compared to selective laser sintering. Acceptance is the first step in driving adoption, and ExOne's growth could stall if it can't show the value of its technology to prospective customers over other systems.
Be greedy when others are fearful?
To put it simply, ExOne's has not lived up to Wall Street expectations in 2014, which is apparently a big deal for an unproven emerging-growth company. The upshot is that ExOne's underlying business does not appear to be deteriorating , based on management's recent comments, despite what the collapse in its stock price seems to indicate. In the end, investing is more about where a business is going than where its stock has been. As long as you are patient and willing to ride out the inevitable ups and downs, I think ExOne still offers a reason for prospective investors to get excited.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
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In the last 12 to 18 months, ExOne has tested no fewer than 25 new material candidates for binder jetting, including carbon, graphite, and ceramic, which appear to be well suited for the aerospace and oil and gas industries. Beyond ExOne's business model and technology, its management team remains committed to operating within its circle of competence, giving investors the peace of mind that the company won't make undisciplined decisions that detract from its primary focus. Throw in the possibility that ExOne's 3D printers could be too specialized to capture a sufficiently broad market share to be meaningful for investors, and the company's choppy revenue stream could plague its business for years to come.
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Reasons to buy Investors could think of ExOne as a niche 3D printing company, targeting large-scale industrial 3D printing applications by products and services that print directly in metals or indirectly print sand molds, which become metal-casted objects. On the technological front, ExOne's patented binder jetting technology is uniquely suited to handle a range of materials that aren't well suited for prevailing selective laser sintering 3D printers. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, and Stratasys.
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Reasons to buy Investors could think of ExOne as a niche 3D printing company, targeting large-scale industrial 3D printing applications by products and services that print directly in metals or indirectly print sand molds, which become metal-casted objects. Beyond ExOne's business model and technology, its management team remains committed to operating within its circle of competence, giving investors the peace of mind that the company won't make undisciplined decisions that detract from its primary focus. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, and Stratasys.
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After Hours Most Active for Dec 26, 2014 : GME, BAC, DDD, T, QQQ, AIG, AMX, AAPL, TVIX, XIV, MSFT, HOLI
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/after-hours-most-active-dec-26-2014-gme-bac-ddd-t-qqq-aig-amx-aapl-tvix-xiv-msft-holi-2014
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The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -1.13 to 4,312.96. The total After hours volume is currently 10,713,105 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session :
Gamestop Corporation ( GME ) is unchanged at $33.65, with 2,943,108 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for GME is 10.297135; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
Bank of America Corporation ( BAC ) is +0.02 at $18.00, with 1,940,829 shares traded. BAC's current last sale is 97.3% of the target price of $18.5.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.06 at $32.90, with 1,561,789 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 16.054118; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
AT&T Inc. ( T ) is -0.01 at $34.16, with 1,017,535 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for T is 9.335023; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( QQQ ) is +0.01 at $105.05, with 832,781 shares traded. This represents a 26.14% increase from its 52 Week Low.
American International Group, Inc. ( AIG ) is +0.2325 at $56.65, with 584,402 shares traded. AIG's current last sale is 90.64% of the target price of $62.5.
America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. ( AMX ) is unchanged at $22.20, with 507,269 shares traded. AMX's current last sale is 100.91% of the target price of $22.
Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) is +0.02 at $114.01, with 403,287 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 6 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $2.56. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".
VelocityShares Daily 2X VIX Short Term ETN ( TVIX ) is -0.07 at $2.26, with 397,323 shares traded. This represents a 12.44% increase from its 52 Week Low.
VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short Term ETN ( XIV ) is +0.58 at $35.32, with 371,712 shares traded. This represents a 43.17% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) is -0.07 at $47.81, with 360,817 shares traded. MSFT's current last sale is 95.62% of the target price of $50.
Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. ( HOLI ) is unchanged at $24.66, with 317,000 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for HOLI is in the "strong buy range".
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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As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 16.054118; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.06 at $32.90, with 1,561,789 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for GME is 10.297135; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
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As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 16.054118; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.06 at $32.90, with 1,561,789 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for GME is 10.297135; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
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As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 16.054118; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.06 at $32.90, with 1,561,789 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for GME is 10.297135; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.06 at $32.90, with 1,561,789 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 16.054118; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session : Gamestop Corporation ( GME ) is unchanged at $33.65, with 2,943,108 shares traded.
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2014-12-24 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Corporation Dealt a Major Blow on Project Ara
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-corporation-dealt-major-blow-project-ara-2014-12-24
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Project Ara is a modular smartphone component project. Source: Google.
According to Paul Eremenko, director of Google's Project Ara, a modular smartphone-component project aimed at creating a customizable smartphone platform, 3D-printing technology -- and, therefore, 3D Systems -- will not be part of the customization process. Back in Nov. 2013, 3D Systems announced that it would be teaming up with Google on Project Ara, when Google tasked it with inventing a continuous, high-speed, 3D-printing production platform and fulfillment system for Project Ara.
However, in the video below, Eremenko explains his reasoning why 3D printing will no longer be used as part of Ara's initial debut. The relevant segment can be found between 56:20 and 58:05.
Source: Purdue Convocations' YouTube page.
This development suggests that 3D Systems' racetrack design, whereby print beds move around a track and visit various print-head stations, isn't ready for creating finished parts that meet Project Ara's standards. This is despite 3D Systems' repeated claims that this platform is up to 50 times faster than existing material-jetting 3D-printing technologies, and multi-material smartphone components with conductive properties can be made in a matter of minutes.
Although dated, because it talks about the specific needs of Project Ara, the following video from 3D Systems explains the 3D-printing racetrack platform in more detail:
Source: 3D Systems' YouTube.
The bigger implications
Beyond the setback of no longer working with Google on Project Ara, investors could also view this development as a blow to 3D Systems' future R&D pipeline, because it puts into question whether 3D Systems will be able to create a viable 3D-printing manufacturing platform for larger-scale applications that demand high speeds in the next few years.
Previously, I had put a lot of weight behind 3D Systems' racetrack 3D-printing platform as a way for the company to fend off competitive threats, especially in light of Hewlett-Packard's upcoming Multi Jet Fusion 3D-printing technology that claims to be 10 times faster than today's material extrusion and selective laser sintering technology. Now, with Google's endorsement of 3D Systems' 3D printing racetrack platform off the table, I'm not as convinced that it's near ready for primetime -- and the company may not be as well insulated from the threat that HP's Multi Jet Fusion poses.
All is not lost?
According to Stacey Witten , 3D Systems' vice president of investor relations, the 3D-printing racetrack platform was already in development before Google's Project Ara came along, and investors should expect to see some monetization from it in 2015. In other words, 3D Systems is charging ahead with bringing this platform to market, despite losing Google's strategic endorsement.
Regardless of how 3D Systems wants to market its 3D-printing racetrack platform without Google onboard, Google's abandonment sends a message that puts into question the manufacturing capabilities of the platform, which isn't a positive development for investors.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
The article 3D Systems Corporation Dealt a Major Blow on Project Ara originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems, Google (A shares), and Google (C shares). The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), and Google (C shares). The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), and Google (C shares). 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 - 2014 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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This development suggests that 3D Systems' racetrack design, whereby print beds move around a track and visit various print-head stations, isn't ready for creating finished parts that meet Project Ara's standards. This is despite 3D Systems' repeated claims that this platform is up to 50 times faster than existing material-jetting 3D-printing technologies, and multi-material smartphone components with conductive properties can be made in a matter of minutes. Now, with Google's endorsement of 3D Systems' 3D printing racetrack platform off the table, I'm not as convinced that it's near ready for primetime -- and the company may not be as well insulated from the threat that HP's Multi Jet Fusion poses.
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According to Paul Eremenko, director of Google's Project Ara, a modular smartphone-component project aimed at creating a customizable smartphone platform, 3D-printing technology -- and, therefore, 3D Systems -- will not be part of the customization process. Although dated, because it talks about the specific needs of Project Ara, the following video from 3D Systems explains the 3D-printing racetrack platform in more detail: Source: 3D Systems' YouTube. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), and Google (C shares).
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Back in Nov. 2013, 3D Systems announced that it would be teaming up with Google on Project Ara, when Google tasked it with inventing a continuous, high-speed, 3D-printing production platform and fulfillment system for Project Ara. The bigger implications Beyond the setback of no longer working with Google on Project Ara, investors could also view this development as a blow to 3D Systems' future R&D pipeline, because it puts into question whether 3D Systems will be able to create a viable 3D-printing manufacturing platform for larger-scale applications that demand high speeds in the next few years. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), and Google (C shares).
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This is despite 3D Systems' repeated claims that this platform is up to 50 times faster than existing material-jetting 3D-printing technologies, and multi-material smartphone components with conductive properties can be made in a matter of minutes. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), and Google (C shares). The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), and Google (C shares).
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2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Isn't No. 1 in Metals
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-corporation-ddd-isnt-no-1-metals-2014-12-18
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from the floor of EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference held in Frankfurt, Germany, last month, and uncovered that Germany-based EOS is the No. 1 metal 3D printing company in terms of installed base and units shipped. During its fiscal year ended in September, EOS shipped approximately 150 metal 3D printers.
These data points are particularly notable for 3D Systems investors, because 3D Systems has placed a major strategic emphasis on metal 3D printing in recent years, but despite its efforts to expand its portfolio and manufacturing capacity , it lags behind EOS. In the coming years, EOS intends to introduce a four-laser system that could potentially make 3D Systems' upcoming large-format, dual-laser ProX 400 metal 3D printer not as compelling a product for large-scale metal part production.
Going forward, 3D Systems investors should continue monitoring EOS' future product announcements to determine if they could have a material impact on 3D Systems' metal 3D printing portfolio.
A full transcript follows the video.
Editor's note: During the segment, Steve mistakenly refers to 3D Systems' newest metal 3D printer, the ProX 400, as the "ProX 4000." It has been corrected in the transcript.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
Steve Heller: Steve Heller here. We're wrapping up day one of EuroMold. I'm currently in front of the EOS booth. EOS is a German 3D printing company, earlier today got done with a press event -- the biggest takeaway from that event is that EOS is No. 1 in metals.
That means that, the competitive landscape being what it is -- 3D Systems being also a big metal player, they're emphasizing metal, they just introduced the ProX 400 which is the largest industrial-scale direct-manufacturing metal 3D printer [coming] on the market; it's huge -- but still we've got some really interesting insights and takeaways from EOS.
I spoke with Dr. Hans Langer. He is the CEO, and he explained to me [about] micro selective laser sintering technology, which is able to build metal parts layer by layer, one micron in thickness, which is an incredible resolution. I'll post some pictures for you guys to see. It's unbelievable.
Micro selective laser sintering from EOS. The similar rings have internal rotating mechanisms built in that were made during the 3D printing process. Source: Author
In terms of EOS and how they're No. 1, let's talk about their revenues here. Revenue increased 36% year over year, to 177 million euros for their fiscal year, which ended in September. They sold approximately 300 machines, split 50/50 between its plastic and nylon, and metal 3D printers.
The company's been around for 25 years, but they have an installed base of 1,500 printers worldwide. Of that, about 60% currently are plastics, 40% are metals. They believe in the future that scale is going to tip more in favor of metals because they're No. 1 in metals.
Why are they number one in metals? It's because they have a huge focus on quality. During the press event an analyst asked a question: "What makes your product different than, say, 3D Systems?" The answer was simple: They just focus on quality.
They've been in business for 25 years. They've been doing it the longest. Maybe they don't release a product every year, but instead they release products that are really great, and that have continuity.
What that means is, let's say you buy a previous-generation metal 3D printer from EOS. The new generation is going to work exactly the same as the old, so you have no learning curve, and your parts are going to be uniform between the two products. If you're doing a direct manufacturing run on two different systems, basically you're going to be able to know that your parts are consistent between both of them.
Next year, in terms of going forward with EOS, I think this is really interesting. They're having a four-laser system coming out next year. 3D Systems' new ProX 400, which is that massive 3D printer I talked about earlier, has a dual-laser system, so this four-laser system is actually going to increase throughput.
When you increase throughput, what it allows you to do is two things. First, it lowers cost of operation. Second, it allows you to iterate more quickly so you can reach deadlines, have more product iterations, which means fundamentally better products at the end of the day. A fourfold increase in throughput from EOS will be a significant development for the 3D printing world.
With General Electric ramping up their commitment to 3D printing and additive manufacturing with their [3D-printed jet engine] fuel nozzles that are taking to the sky in coming years, this printer will probably be something that General Electric will be looking closely at. EOS wouldn't comment on specifics, but they said that GE has made an initial commitment with EOS. That's all that we know for now.
In terms of the overall drivers of demand for EOS, the biggest [driver is that] the original equipment manufacturers are looking for part production. It's a huge focus for EOS, and that's really what's going to be driving their business going forward. That's why they believe that they're going to continue to stay No. 1 in metals.
Again, they cannot emphasize enough: quality is first. That's really their guiding force. That's their North Star. All in all, I would say I'm pretty impressed with what EOS had to bring.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Isn't No. 1 in Metals originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Apple. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and General Electric Company. 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 - 2014 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Isn't No. In the coming years, EOS intends to introduce a four-laser system that could potentially make 3D Systems' upcoming large-format, dual-laser ProX 400 metal 3D printer not as compelling a product for large-scale metal part production.
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Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Isn't No. During its fiscal year ended in September, EOS shipped approximately 150 metal 3D printers.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Isn't No. In the coming years, EOS intends to introduce a four-laser system that could potentially make 3D Systems' upcoming large-format, dual-laser ProX 400 metal 3D printer not as compelling a product for large-scale metal part production. Going forward, 3D Systems investors should continue monitoring EOS' future product announcements to determine if they could have a material impact on 3D Systems' metal 3D printing portfolio.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Isn't No. In the coming years, EOS intends to introduce a four-laser system that could potentially make 3D Systems' upcoming large-format, dual-laser ProX 400 metal 3D printer not as compelling a product for large-scale metal part production. 3D Systems' new ProX 400, which is that massive 3D printer I talked about earlier, has a dual-laser system, so this four-laser system is actually going to increase throughput.
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2014-12-17 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Corporation Insider: Expect More Profitability in 2015
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-corporation-insider-expect-more-profitability-2015-2014-12-17
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews Stacey Witten, vice president of investor relations at 3D Systems , during EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, last month. During the interview, Steve and Stacey talked about EuroMold, new products, Google 's Project Ara, and making an investment case for 3D Systems.
On the investment case front, it came to light that while 2014 was a year of heavy investment for 3D Systems with acquisitions, research and development, and strategic partnerships, 2015 will be a year in which the company strives to fine-tune these investments, aimed at driving operating leverage and profitability. 3D Systems investors should expect to see the company's operating leverage and profitability improve in the coming year as the company's rapid pace of investment begins to normalize.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: Steve Heller here. I'm joined today with Stacey Witten, vice president of investor relations at 3D Systems. Thank you for your time today. I really appreciate it.
I wanted to jump right in here. What is your feeling about this year's EuroMold, being one of the biggest 3D printing conferences in the world? What was the most surprising thing that you've seen this year?
Stacey Witten: EuroMold is always one of the biggest trade shows in the industry. Some of the exciting things that we've brought this year is the largest metals printer -- twice as large and twice as fast as anything that we had before, and the largest in the industry -- seeing a lot of continued advancement with fab-grade manufacturing, and really bringing 3D printing to the manufacturing floor and moving toward hybridization between traditional and additive manufacturing.
Heller: Walk me through some of your most exciting product releases. You said the ProX 400 -- it's around the corner. The thing is massive; it's like three of me stacked on top of each other.
What else is going on with your portfolio at this point? How many new products have you released, and what percentage of your portfolio is that going to be replacing?
Witten: I think we have about 10 new products here this year from printers, materials, software, and scanners. Some of them are upgrades and enhancements from previous generations. Others are completely new.
We have as I mentioned the ProX 400, which takes metal printing to a new level. This is the ProX 500 Plus, which brings three new materials, expanding the applications using selective laser sintering, primarily in end-use aerospace, automotive, medical parts.
Then we have the parts on display from the continuous fab-grade manufacturing platform that we're developing. It's truly manufacturing in on-track/off-track with traditional manufacturing and additive manufacturing in one modular platform that can be customized for nearly any application and your needs.
Heller: Yes, I want to talk a little bit more about the racetrack 3D printing design, where basically you're keeping the print head stationary and you're making the print beds run around a racetrack. It's supposedly 50 times faster -- I've heard that quote from 3D Systems.
I was wondering if you could update us a little bit. I know that project, the inspiration behind the scenes, the motivating factor was Google's Project Ara. I was wondering if you could update us on what's going on there.
Witten: So the racetrack design is well under way. It is modular in the design and the stable print heads.
Google Project Ara has been associated with it. It's one of the well-known areas of development that they were looking at using. What is happening with Google's Project Ara is more of a question for Google. This is a platform that we were beginning work on before that, and would have been developing anyway.
We're moving ahead with that. Expect to start to see some monetization in 2015. It's photo-quality, completely modular printing that is 50 times faster than the jetting technology of today.
Heller: At The Motley Fool, we are business-focused investors. We're not so concerned with what your next quarterly result's going to contain, whether or not you make or miss expectations. We're concerned with the long-term trajectory of your company; where it's going in the future.
I was wondering if you could make a business case for 3D Systems, owning it over the next five to 10 years: where this company's going, what investors should focus on, on maybe a cash flow basis, a market share basis, a profitability basis.
Internally, what are you targeting? Is it just market share? Is it revenues? I wanted to know some more insight into that if you could walk me through it.
Witten: As you've seen 2014 was a year of investment for us. We've made a lot of strategic acquisitions that have assembled a comprehensive portfolio from content to print -- the full digital thread and workflow -- and 2015 is going to be about really leveraging those investments, fine-tuning them, and really bringing them all together in a cohesive strategy.
You'll see more profitability, enhanced operating leverage, gross profit margin expansion as we move through the next phase of this to fine-tune scale and leverage these investments that we've made, specifically in medical, metal, materials, and manufacturing.
The article 3D Systems Corporation Insider: Expect More Profitability in 2015 originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and Google (A & C shares). The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Google (A & C shares). 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 - 2014 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead. This is the ProX 500 Plus, which brings three new materials, expanding the applications using selective laser sintering, primarily in end-use aerospace, automotive, medical parts. We've made a lot of strategic acquisitions that have assembled a comprehensive portfolio from content to print -- the full digital thread and workflow -- and 2015 is going to be about really leveraging those investments, fine-tuning them, and really bringing them all together in a cohesive strategy.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews Stacey Witten, vice president of investor relations at 3D Systems , during EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, last month. During the interview, Steve and Stacey talked about EuroMold, new products, Google 's Project Ara, and making an investment case for 3D Systems. I'm joined today with Stacey Witten, vice president of investor relations at 3D Systems.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller interviews Stacey Witten, vice president of investor relations at 3D Systems , during EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, last month. On the investment case front, it came to light that while 2014 was a year of heavy investment for 3D Systems with acquisitions, research and development, and strategic partnerships, 2015 will be a year in which the company strives to fine-tune these investments, aimed at driving operating leverage and profitability. Some of the exciting things that we've brought this year is the largest metals printer -- twice as large and twice as fast as anything that we had before, and the largest in the industry -- seeing a lot of continued advancement with fab-grade manufacturing, and really bringing 3D printing to the manufacturing floor and moving toward hybridization between traditional and additive manufacturing.
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During the interview, Steve and Stacey talked about EuroMold, new products, Google 's Project Ara, and making an investment case for 3D Systems. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead. To get the full story on this year's stock -- completely free -- simply click here .
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2014-12-16 00:00:00 UTC
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ARBURG freeformer: Can It Disrupt 3D Systems Corporation and Stratasys, Ltd.?
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ARBURG, a German-based injection-molding equipment manufacturer, has developed the ARBURG freeformer, an industrial 3D printer that takes standard injection molding pellets as its primary feedstock instead of the proprietary thermoplastics that 3D Systems and Stratasys 3D printers employ. Injection-molding pellets are widely available and cost in the neighborhood of a few dollars per kilogram, whereas proprietary 3D printing thermoplastics for industrial applications can easily cost upward of $200 per kilogram and lock a user into a closed system. In other words, the operating costs of ARBURG's freeformer is significantly lower than that of 3D Systems' and Stratasys' razor-and-blade approach.
In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from the ARBURG booth at EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, to give an overview of the ARBURG freeformer and how it differs from the competition. Going forward, 3D Systems and Stratasys investors should pay close attention to the freeformer's reception, because it threatens the razor-and-blade model -- where the 3D printers are the razors and the consumables are the blade -- that both 3D Systems and Stratasys are relying on as part of their longer-term profitability plans. Currently, it's still too early to know whether or not the freeformer will negatively affect 3D Systems' or Stratasys' underlying business.
A full transcript follows the video.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
Steve Heller: Steve Heller here. I'm at EuroMold 2014; I'm at the ARBURG booth.
ARBURG is a very interesting company. They are an injection molding company, they make injection molding equipment. That's their specialty. What they have introduced [showcased] here at EuroMold is the ARBURG freeformer.
What makes the ARBURG freeformer extremely unique is that it uses standard injection molding pellets, which are super-cheap -- they're like $2-$3 a kilogram, really not much -- where[as] the typical 3D printing thermoplastic is somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 per kilogram for leading Stratasys and 3D Systems printers.
As you can see here, obviously ARBURG booth is an interesting place to be this year. The preorders began about four weeks ago. It is shipping in the EU this spring, and will be shipping in the U.S. sometime early next year. They're targeting about a March time frame. It's going to be priced at 140,000 euros.
Right now, the machine can take standard injection molding pellets that you can buy from anywhere, so it's an open platform in that respect.
Right now they have four injection molding pellet materials. They've got polycarbonate, they've got ABS, and a few other materials that they've currently vetted and they're working with their customers to increase the gamut because there are hundreds of different types of injection molding plastics, so this machine is going to be highly adaptable in the future, is what it sounds like.
Right now, there is a dual- or single-based extrusion head, so you can print in multi[ple] materials. You can have, say, a much firmer material as well as a much more flexible material, so you can prototype spare parts with different material qualities.
In terms of the competition here, this can be very disruptive to 3D Systems and Stratasys because the razor-and-blade model is what they use. A user will buy a 3D Systems or Stratasys printer, it'll lock them into the system so you can only buy consumables -- the materials, the thermoplastics -- from 3D Systems and Stratasys.
What ARBURG is saying is, "You know what? We're going to completely eliminate that from the equation. We're going to let you purchase materials [from your preferred vendor]." The operating cost of this printer is significantly less than the competition, so for the industrial customer that makes lots of prototypes, spare parts, functioning prototypes, that's really the big area here.
Compared to an Mcor or a MakerBot -- Mcor is [offers] a paper-based conceptual prototype [3D printer], the MakerBot is also an early stage prototype 3D printer -- compared to those, the ARBURG offers the potential to have final prototypes.
In terms of small-batch manufacturing, the spare parts market, also individualizing mass products... if you wanted to have a standard mass-produced product and 3D-print on top of it, the ARBURG offers that potential as well.
All in all, the long-term vision is that it's early on, folks. ARBURG is not really sure where this is going. The story is still developing and unfolding. As we can tell right now, it looks like ARBURG is going to be a much bigger player in the 3D printing space.
Thanks for watching, and Fool on!
The article ARBURG freeformer: Can It Disrupt 3D Systems Corporation and Stratasys, Ltd.? originally appeared on Fool.com.
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In other words, the operating costs of ARBURG's freeformer is significantly lower than that of 3D Systems' and Stratasys' razor-and-blade approach. Right now, the machine can take standard injection molding pellets that you can buy from anywhere, so it's an open platform in that respect. They've got polycarbonate, they've got ABS, and a few other materials that they've currently vetted and they're working with their customers to increase the gamut because there are hundreds of different types of injection molding plastics, so this machine is going to be highly adaptable in the future, is what it sounds like.
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ARBURG, a German-based injection-molding equipment manufacturer, has developed the ARBURG freeformer, an industrial 3D printer that takes standard injection molding pellets as its primary feedstock instead of the proprietary thermoplastics that 3D Systems and Stratasys 3D printers employ. They are an injection molding company, they make injection molding equipment. Compared to an Mcor or a MakerBot -- Mcor is [offers] a paper-based conceptual prototype [3D printer], the MakerBot is also an early stage prototype 3D printer -- compared to those, the ARBURG offers the potential to have final prototypes.
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ARBURG, a German-based injection-molding equipment manufacturer, has developed the ARBURG freeformer, an industrial 3D printer that takes standard injection molding pellets as its primary feedstock instead of the proprietary thermoplastics that 3D Systems and Stratasys 3D printers employ. What makes the ARBURG freeformer extremely unique is that it uses standard injection molding pellets, which are super-cheap -- they're like $2-$3 a kilogram, really not much -- where[as] the typical 3D printing thermoplastic is somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 per kilogram for leading Stratasys and 3D Systems printers. A user will buy a 3D Systems or Stratasys printer, it'll lock them into the system so you can only buy consumables -- the materials, the thermoplastics -- from 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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ARBURG, a German-based injection-molding equipment manufacturer, has developed the ARBURG freeformer, an industrial 3D printer that takes standard injection molding pellets as its primary feedstock instead of the proprietary thermoplastics that 3D Systems and Stratasys 3D printers employ. In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from the ARBURG booth at EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, to give an overview of the ARBURG freeformer and how it differs from the competition. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and Stratasys.
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3D Printing News: The Biggest Takeaways From EuroMold 2014
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from the floor of EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, to share his biggest takeaways from attending the event.
In Steve's opinion, 3D printing as a technology appears to becoming more widely accepted, which is resulting in a more mature conversation among attendees. Additionally, metal 3D printers are becoming more capable and focused on direct manufacturing applications, academic research firms are driving new innovations, and the industry as a whole may face increased competition thanks to attractive growth rates.
Going forward, 3D printing investors and industry watchers should monitor developments that come from industry conferences like EuroMold because they may uncover insights that could be difficult to discern from only reading a press release.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: Steve Heller here, EuroMold day three; we're doing the takeaways. I've had time to go through the event. This is the largest 3D printing conference in the world. We're in Frankfurt, Germany. It's Thanksgiving Day, but we're not done yet!
Let's get into it. Some of the biggest takeaways I've seen this year, talking with the vendors and the employees of various 3D printing companies, the conversation that they're having is much different than it was a few years ago.
A few years ago at EuroMold, people were just awestruck by the technology. They just didn't really know much about 3D printing, and they didn't have much of an understanding of what the possibilities were. They didn't have their expectations set.
Now it seems that there's more of an acceptance of 3D printing. This EuroMold hall is packed with 3D printing providers, so it seems like it's more of an accepted industry, technology, for manufacturing and prototyping.
Now, instead of the conversation just being, "What is 3D printing?" it's about why and how. "How can this benefit my operations? Why should I implement 3D printing?"
One of the biggest reasons is -- prototyping is the best way to explain this -- rapid iteration. Bringing your products to market faster is one thing, but also let's say you have a product deadline and you want to bring a product to market in eight months. Instead of sending out for prototypes, you could 3D-print a prototype multiple times, and by the time you actually reach your deadline you can have a finished product that could be better because you've had more rapid iterations at a much cheaper price because there's no tooling required.
Moving on there... in terms of metals, definitely a very interesting showing there between EOS, a German-based company. They're No. 1 in metal 3D printing. I got to go to their press event. It was very interesting to learn that they grew revenues by about 36% year over year. There's about a 50/50 split between metal and plastic machines. Being No. 1 in metal, they sold about 150 units.
The other [company focusing o metals] is 3D Systems . Their ProX 400 is a massive 3D printer. It has the largest builder of any 3D printer. I believe it's 500 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm build volume, and it has a dual laser system which increases throughput.
Getting back to EOS here for a moment, EOS has a single laser system today. Their relentless emphasis on quality is what has made them No. 1. They have about 1,500 units installed worldwide, between their nylon and plastics and metal 3D printers.
They expect the split to be -- right now it's about 60% plastic and nylons to 40% metal in terms of their install base -- they expect that to grow significantly. Going forward in the next year or two, they're going to come out with a four-laser system that's going to be four times as fast. Obviously, that lowers operating cost, that increases throughput, and that overall makes a better product, so 3D Systems' ProX 400 at the time this EOS machine comes out may actually be not as compelling a product.
Going forward, in terms of most exciting for me -- what really stole the show for me -- I got to speak with this academic research group called TNO. They're based out of the Netherlands. They're self-funded, but actually, there's a law in Netherlands government that there should be independent research institutions.
What they do is bring proof of concepts to the market. Right now, one of their proof of concepts that I thought was really interesting was very similar to 3D Systems' "racetrack" design for Project Ara, which is basically a 3D printing platform that's [meant for] rapid manufacturing.
The way that it works is, instead of the print heads moving and creating layer by layer, the print beds actually go around on a track and they visit different print head stations. That makes a 90% increase in throughput [in terms of print heads being in use], and makes it just a faster [by a factor of 10], better product overall in the experience for the manufacturing floor.
Overall, in terms of what this means for 3D Systems and everything in between, I think that 3D Systems isn't the only company out there that's actually offering this "racetrack" solution in the future.
TNO is actually looking for collaborators to bring it to market. They have the proof of concepts. Now they're looking for a partner to actually bring this product to market, so 3D Systems' product may not actually be as differentiated as it's claimed to be.
Then in terms of some of the least exciting things, we're in Hall 11. This is additive manufacturing; it's crowded, there's definitely a buzz, there's a lot of energy going on over here.
Hall 8 though, which is the traditional subtractive manufacturing, those big CNC milling machines, pretty quiet; a little bit more low-key. It's more of a mature industry. Just seeing the dichotomy between the two, I think was very interesting.
In terms of another overall theme I think investors should watch out for, the 3D printing industry is inviting a lot of competition because its growth is expected to be tremendous. Wohlers Associates projects about 31% growth, compounded every year between 2013 through 2020.
It's going to become about a $20 billion industry, according to their estimates. That's a pretty big number, and that's inviting some big competition. When you have increased competition, that tends to drive prices down for the customer, but that may be hard for the businesses to manage.
Thinking about pricing pressures going forward, I don't think we're at the point where we're seeing pricing pressures, but I think that that is going to be a theme that will potentially play out over the next few years.
That's it for our takeaways from EuroMold 2014. Thanks for watching.
The article 3D Printing News: The Biggest Takeaways From EuroMold 2014 originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple. 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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Additionally, metal 3D printers are becoming more capable and focused on direct manufacturing applications, academic research firms are driving new innovations, and the industry as a whole may face increased competition thanks to attractive growth rates. Right now, one of their proof of concepts that I thought was really interesting was very similar to 3D Systems' "racetrack" design for Project Ara, which is basically a 3D printing platform that's [meant for] rapid manufacturing. In terms of another overall theme I think investors should watch out for, the 3D printing industry is inviting a lot of competition because its growth is expected to be tremendous.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from the floor of EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, to share his biggest takeaways from attending the event. Steve Heller: Steve Heller here, EuroMold day three; we're doing the takeaways. Obviously, that lowers operating cost, that increases throughput, and that overall makes a better product, so 3D Systems' ProX 400 at the time this EOS machine comes out may actually be not as compelling a product.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from the floor of EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, to share his biggest takeaways from attending the event. The way that it works is, instead of the print heads moving and creating layer by layer, the print beds actually go around on a track and they visit different print head stations. That makes a 90% increase in throughput [in terms of print heads being in use], and makes it just a faster [by a factor of 10], better product overall in the experience for the manufacturing floor.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller reports from the floor of EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, to share his biggest takeaways from attending the event. Obviously, that lowers operating cost, that increases throughput, and that overall makes a better product, so 3D Systems' ProX 400 at the time this EOS machine comes out may actually be not as compelling a product. In terms of another overall theme I think investors should watch out for, the 3D printing industry is inviting a lot of competition because its growth is expected to be tremendous.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Is Burning Through Cash. Should Investors Worry?
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By and large, 3D Systems has been funding its various strategic growth initiatives from the cash sitting on its balance sheet -- and in recent quarters, the rate at which it has been deploying this cash for future growth has accelerated considerably.
Between the second and third quarter, 3D Systems' cash balance decreased by 33% to $377.3 million. Since then, 3D Systems acquired Cimatron for $97 million in cash, which, according to my calculation, leaves about $280 million in cash on its balance sheet. In other words, in less than six months, 3D Systems has burned through more than half of its cash reserves -- or roughly the amount it raised from a secondary offering it conducted last May.
Follow the money
By examining 3D Systems' cash flow statements, investors can determine where the company's cash has been going. During the first nine months of 2014, 3D Systems generated $27.9 million in cash from the business's normal operations, spent $261.9 million on investing activities (including $244.3 million for acquisitions), and generated $307.9 million from financing activities, the majority of which came from its secondary share offering.
All told, 3D Systems' net cash position increased by about $71 million during the first nine months of the year, which wouldn't have been possible without the secondary offering. Bear in mind, these figures do not account for the $97 million spent on Cimatron, a deal which management expects will close in the first quarter of next year.
Looking at the bigger picture, 3D Systems historically carries less cash on its balance sheet than it did in the second quarter, when its cash position reached record highs:
From this perspective, it doesn't appear that 3D Systems is depleting its cash to levels that should concern investors today. What I think should raise concerns for investors is the rate at which 3D Systems has been spending its cash reserves in recent quarters, because it's currently unsustainable without significant improvements in the business's operating performance, additional capital raises, or a major change to an aggressive investment strategy.
Historically, 3D Systems has relied on secondary share offerings to raise additional capital, which has come at the expense of existing shareholders in the form of dilution. In the chart below, the large upticks represent secondary share offerings that 3D Systems has conducted in recent years:
DDD Shares Outstanding data by YCharts .
Although this chart may look painful to existing shareholders, they shouldn't lose sight of the fact that 3D Systems is spending its cash to pursue its market opportunity, aimed at improving its future growth prospects over the long term. While the merits of 3D Systems' hyperaggressive growth strategy have come into question in recent quarters, management continues to maintain that these investments will drive increased operating leverage -- expressed as expanding revenue growth and stabilizing operating expenses -- through 2015 and beyond.
Nearing a crescendo?
3D Systems had made it clear on numerous occasions that it's in the middle of a heavy investment phase, and that its operating leverage will be "fully restored" when its pace of investment begins to normalize in late 2015 or early 2016. Judging by 3D Systems' increased cash burn rate over the last six months, and with 2015 just around the corner, perhaps 3D Systems' aggressive investment phase is nearing its completion?
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Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days . We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
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In the chart below, the large upticks represent secondary share offerings that 3D Systems has conducted in recent years: DDD Shares Outstanding data by YCharts . The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Is Burning Through Cash. In other words, in less than six months, 3D Systems has burned through more than half of its cash reserves -- or roughly the amount it raised from a secondary offering it conducted last May.
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In the chart below, the large upticks represent secondary share offerings that 3D Systems has conducted in recent years: DDD Shares Outstanding data by YCharts . The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Is Burning Through Cash. During the first nine months of 2014, 3D Systems generated $27.9 million in cash from the business's normal operations, spent $261.9 million on investing activities (including $244.3 million for acquisitions), and generated $307.9 million from financing activities, the majority of which came from its secondary share offering.
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In the chart below, the large upticks represent secondary share offerings that 3D Systems has conducted in recent years: DDD Shares Outstanding data by YCharts . The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Is Burning Through Cash. During the first nine months of 2014, 3D Systems generated $27.9 million in cash from the business's normal operations, spent $261.9 million on investing activities (including $244.3 million for acquisitions), and generated $307.9 million from financing activities, the majority of which came from its secondary share offering.
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In the chart below, the large upticks represent secondary share offerings that 3D Systems has conducted in recent years: DDD Shares Outstanding data by YCharts . The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Is Burning Through Cash. What I think should raise concerns for investors is the rate at which 3D Systems has been spending its cash reserves in recent quarters, because it's currently unsustainable without significant improvements in the business's operating performance, additional capital raises, or a major change to an aggressive investment strategy.
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Why Warren Buffett Won't Buy 3D Printing Stocks
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With the latest quarter from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in the books and more than $60 billion worth of cash and cash equivalents on its balance sheet, all sorts of speculation has begun to arise about Buffett's next big investment.
While we don't know where it will end up, a remark from Buffett nearly 20 years ago reveals one place we know that money almost certainly won't go: into the 3D printing industry via companies like 3D Systems and Stratasys .
The important insight
The 3D printing industry has piqued the interest of many investors and has been declared the next frontier of innovation in the world.
CNN ran a special reportDawn of a Revolution: How 3D printing will reshape the world. U.S. President Barack Obama said during his 2013 State of the Union Address, "3D printing has the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything." And as colleague Steve Heller noted , Elon Musk has been an active advocate of the capability of 3D printing through his SpaceX endeavors.
So, why wouldn't one of America's greatest investors be at the forefront of those seeking to profit from 3D printing, one of the pillars of the Third Industrial Revolution ? A remark from Buffett in the 1996 letter to Berkshire shareholders reveals the answer:
In addition, his words in 2001, after the collapse of the dot-com bubble, provide a clue: "At Berkshire, we make no attempt to pick the few winners that will emerge from an ocean of unproven enterprises. We're not smart enough to do that, and we know it."
In short, Buffett knows there will be great investments to be had in any industry undergoing massive change through innovation, but he also knows such industries are well outside of his circle of competence, and rather than dive into them, he just avoids them altogether.
What we can learn
Does this mean we ourselves shouldn't invest in any companies in the 3D printing industry?
This isn't cut and dry; the answer ultimately is that it depends.
Buffett would go on to say:
If you are well-versed in the 3D printing industry, the complexities of it, as well as the capabilities and investment prospects of the companies therein, then your impediments to making an intelligent investment decision are vastly reduced.
But if you are blindly pouring money into companies in the industry because it's the next hot thing, then the example of Pets.com -- which raised $82.5 million in its IPO in February of 2000, but collapsed just nine months later in November -- and the countless other casualties of the dot-com bubble should remain fresh in your memory.
Buffett concluded his remarks by noting:
3D printing is exciting, but that doesn't mean it makes for a great investment for many of us. Buffett included.
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The article Why Warren Buffett Won't Buy 3D Printing Stocks originally appeared on Fool.com.
Patrick Morris owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Berkshire Hathaway, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Berkshire Hathaway, 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 as colleague Steve Heller noted , Elon Musk has been an active advocate of the capability of 3D printing through his SpaceX endeavors. But if you are blindly pouring money into companies in the industry because it's the next hot thing, then the example of Pets.com -- which raised $82.5 million in its IPO in February of 2000, but collapsed just nine months later in November -- and the countless other casualties of the dot-com bubble should remain fresh in your memory. And at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, Warren Buffett admitted this emerging technology is threatening his biggest cash-cow.
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The article Why Warren Buffett Won't Buy 3D Printing Stocks originally appeared on Fool.com. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Berkshire Hathaway, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Berkshire Hathaway, and Stratasys.
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With the latest quarter from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in the books and more than $60 billion worth of cash and cash equivalents on its balance sheet, all sorts of speculation has begun to arise about Buffett's next big investment. While we don't know where it will end up, a remark from Buffett nearly 20 years ago reveals one place we know that money almost certainly won't go: into the 3D printing industry via companies like 3D Systems and Stratasys . Buffett would go on to say: If you are well-versed in the 3D printing industry, the complexities of it, as well as the capabilities and investment prospects of the companies therein, then your impediments to making an intelligent investment decision are vastly reduced.
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Buffett concluded his remarks by noting: 3D printing is exciting, but that doesn't mean it makes for a great investment for many of us. And at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, Warren Buffett admitted this emerging technology is threatening his biggest cash-cow. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Berkshire Hathaway, and Stratasys.
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2014-12-02 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems director buys 5,000 shares
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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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3D Systems Buys Robtec, Boosts Latin American Presence - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced the completion of the acquisition of Latin America-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. 3D Systems has acquired 70% of Robtec's shares while the remaining will be transferred on the fifth year of the acquisition. The decision to acquire was announced in Apr 2014.
The deal is a strategic move by 3D Systems intended to strengthen its local additive manufacturing service bureau capabilities along with gaining a firm foothold in Latin America by creating a key sales and service platform to drive accelerated adoption of the company's entire range of design-to-manufacturing solutions. Apart from proving product synergies, the acquisition of Robtec broadens the reach of 3D Systems' global Quickparts service offerings expanding its reseller channel activities in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Mexico.
Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Robtec is the leading additive manufacturing service bureau and also the principal 3D printing and scanning products distributor in the region. The company has been operating for the past two decades and has leading industrial companies as its clients. Robtec also enjoys a strong foothold in Latin America with a well-established regional infrastructure.
The 3D printing and additive manufacturing market is experiencing rapid consolidation as two leading players - 3D Systems and Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) - seem to be on an acquisition spree. The acquisition of Robtec by 3D Systems had happened right after Stratasys signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire some assets of Interfacial Solutions, a production partner of Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) platform.
Meanwhile, 3D Systems has been resorting to strategic acquisitions to diversify its offerings and expand its operating markets. The company expects its portfolio of new and innovative products to lead to more than 30% organic growth in the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings. However, 3D Systems is apprehensive about its high-cost business model and competition from other industry players.
Currently, 3D Systems carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the sector include Alps Electric Co. Ltd. ( APELY ) and Mercury Systems, Inc. ( MRCY ). Both sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced the completion of the acquisition of Latin America-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apart from proving product synergies, the acquisition of Robtec broadens the reach of 3D Systems' global Quickparts service offerings expanding its reseller channel activities in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Mexico.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced the completion of the acquisition of Latin America-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Robtec is the leading additive manufacturing service bureau and also the principal 3D printing and scanning products distributor in the region.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced the completion of the acquisition of Latin America-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The deal is a strategic move by 3D Systems intended to strengthen its local additive manufacturing service bureau capabilities along with gaining a firm foothold in Latin America by creating a key sales and service platform to drive accelerated adoption of the company's entire range of design-to-manufacturing solutions.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced the completion of the acquisition of Latin America-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Robtec is the leading additive manufacturing service bureau and also the principal 3D printing and scanning products distributor in the region.
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Company News for November 25, 2014 - Corporate Summary
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• Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) rose 6.7% after announcing its plan to buy Israel-based software maker, Cimatron Ltd., for $97 million
• Trina Solar Limited's ( TSL ) shares declined 5.2% after reporting third quarter revenues of $617 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $634 million
• Shares of Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ENTA ) gained 3.9% after posting fourth quarter loss per share of $0.27, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss per share of $0.33
• Lockheed Martin Corporation ( LMT ) shares increased 0.5% after it clinched a $4.7 billion deal for the eighth batch of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets
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• Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) rose 6.7% after announcing its plan to buy Israel-based software maker, Cimatron Ltd., for $97 million • Trina Solar Limited's ( TSL ) shares declined 5.2% after reporting third quarter revenues of $617 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $634 million • Shares of Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ENTA ) gained 3.9% after posting fourth quarter loss per share of $0.27, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss per share of $0.33 • Lockheed Martin Corporation ( LMT ) shares increased 0.5% after it clinched a $4.7 billion deal for the eighth batch of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report TRINA SOLAR LTD (TSL): Free Stock Analysis Report ENANTA PHARMA (ENTA): Free Stock Analysis Report LOCKHEED MARTIN (LMT): 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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• Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) rose 6.7% after announcing its plan to buy Israel-based software maker, Cimatron Ltd., for $97 million • Trina Solar Limited's ( TSL ) shares declined 5.2% after reporting third quarter revenues of $617 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $634 million • Shares of Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ENTA ) gained 3.9% after posting fourth quarter loss per share of $0.27, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss per share of $0.33 • Lockheed Martin Corporation ( LMT ) shares increased 0.5% after it clinched a $4.7 billion deal for the eighth batch of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report TRINA SOLAR LTD (TSL): Free Stock Analysis Report ENANTA PHARMA (ENTA): Free Stock Analysis Report LOCKHEED MARTIN (LMT): 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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• Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) rose 6.7% after announcing its plan to buy Israel-based software maker, Cimatron Ltd., for $97 million • Trina Solar Limited's ( TSL ) shares declined 5.2% after reporting third quarter revenues of $617 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $634 million • Shares of Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ENTA ) gained 3.9% after posting fourth quarter loss per share of $0.27, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss per share of $0.33 • Lockheed Martin Corporation ( LMT ) shares increased 0.5% after it clinched a $4.7 billion deal for the eighth batch of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report TRINA SOLAR LTD (TSL): Free Stock Analysis Report ENANTA PHARMA (ENTA): Free Stock Analysis Report LOCKHEED MARTIN (LMT): 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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• Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) rose 6.7% after announcing its plan to buy Israel-based software maker, Cimatron Ltd., for $97 million • Trina Solar Limited's ( TSL ) shares declined 5.2% after reporting third quarter revenues of $617 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $634 million • Shares of Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ENTA ) gained 3.9% after posting fourth quarter loss per share of $0.27, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss per share of $0.33 • Lockheed Martin Corporation ( LMT ) shares increased 0.5% after it clinched a $4.7 billion deal for the eighth batch of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report TRINA SOLAR LTD (TSL): Free Stock Analysis Report ENANTA PHARMA (ENTA): Free Stock Analysis Report LOCKHEED MARTIN (LMT): 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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3D Systems Corporation vs. Arcam AB ORD: The Differences Between These Metal 3D Printers
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller asks Terry Wohlers, President of Wohlers Associates, which puts out the Wohlers Report 2014 , to explain the difference between two leading metal 3D printing technologies: direct metal laser sintering, or DMLS, and electron beam melting, or EBM.
On a high level, both DMLS and EBM are additive manufacturing processes, meaning they build objects layer by layer from a variety of metal powders. The major difference between the two is that DMLS uses a laser and EBM uses an electron beam to melt and fuse layers of metal powder together in the shape of the desired object. As Wohlers explains in the video, there are advantages and disadvantages to both technologies.
In terms of the investing landscape, 3D Systems ' direct metal 3D printers employ its own variant of DMLS, and Arcam is the sole provider of EBM. Ultimately, the more that investors can understand about the differences between DMLS and EBM and how they're primarily used, the better they can understand the market opportunity that 3D Systems and Arcam are pursuing.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: Moving forward, in terms of metal 3D printing advancements, you've been quoted before saying how it's come [further] in 10 years than [plastic has in] the almost 30 years that plastic has been around commercially, since 1988.
I was wondering, in terms of the development cycle, in terms of technology going forward, what you see for the prevailing technology. Direct metal laser sintering seems to be the most preferred technology, with General Electric 3D-printing their LEAP engine fuel nozzle with the technology.
Electron beam melting seems to be more applicable for the orthopedic implant area. I was wondering if you could give me any comments on that.
Wohlers: Yes, metals have taken off. We believe, based on our research for our report that we do annually, Wohlers Report 2014, that the metals industry grew -- this would be additive manufacturing metals -- grew by more than 75% last year. Why is that? Because these companies are developing business cases, and they're qualifying and certifying these parts for flight, for orthopedic implants.
You're right, there are two broad classes of machines. One uses a laser to heat and melt powder, and the second is an electron beam energy source, to do the same thing: very similar process, similar powder, but different energy source.
There are pros and cons to each. The advantage to the laser-based is that you can get very fine resolution, very nice surface features, details. You can remove the powder from smaller holes and channels.
But the downside is that it's much slower. It's many times slower than an electron-beam-melting type of an approach, and you need more supports and anchors to secure the features of the part down to the build plate so the parts don't distort and warp as the parts are being built.
The plus side of electron beam melting is it's, like I say, much faster and you have far fewer supports and anchors. That means...
Heller: Less post-processing.
Wohlers: Not only less post-processing, but also less material used to support the parts, so it builds faster, you have less scrap.
Also the parts come out, for orthopedic implants, not entirely ready to go, but you can build what's called a trabecular surface, which allows for osseointegration. Bone likes titanium and [they'll] grow right into it. They produce these structures with this process, that permit the bone to better interface and adhere to the implant.
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The major difference between the two is that DMLS uses a laser and EBM uses an electron beam to melt and fuse layers of metal powder together in the shape of the desired object. In terms of the investing landscape, 3D Systems ' direct metal 3D printers employ its own variant of DMLS, and Arcam is the sole provider of EBM. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller asks Terry Wohlers, President of Wohlers Associates, which puts out the Wohlers Report 2014 , to explain the difference between two leading metal 3D printing technologies: direct metal laser sintering, or DMLS, and electron beam melting, or EBM. On a high level, both DMLS and EBM are additive manufacturing processes, meaning they build objects layer by layer from a variety of metal powders. One uses a laser to heat and melt powder, and the second is an electron beam energy source, to do the same thing: very similar process, similar powder, but different energy source.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller asks Terry Wohlers, President of Wohlers Associates, which puts out the Wohlers Report 2014 , to explain the difference between two leading metal 3D printing technologies: direct metal laser sintering, or DMLS, and electron beam melting, or EBM. The major difference between the two is that DMLS uses a laser and EBM uses an electron beam to melt and fuse layers of metal powder together in the shape of the desired object. We believe, based on our research for our report that we do annually, Wohlers Report 2014, that the metals industry grew -- this would be additive manufacturing metals -- grew by more than 75% last year.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller asks Terry Wohlers, President of Wohlers Associates, which puts out the Wohlers Report 2014 , to explain the difference between two leading metal 3D printing technologies: direct metal laser sintering, or DMLS, and electron beam melting, or EBM. As Wohlers explains in the video, there are advantages and disadvantages to both technologies. That's why The Motley Fool's chief investment officer just published a brand-new research report that reveals his top stock for the year ahead.
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3D Systems to Acquire Cimatron for $97M, Shares Gain - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers, Cimatron Ltd. ( CIMT ). The news was received warmly by investors as the stock rose nearly 6.7% in yesterday's session. The transaction, valued at about $97 million or $8.97 per Cimatron's share, is likely to be closed by the first quarter of 2015.
Cimatron specializes in offering comprehensive yet cost-effective solutions for 3D CAD/CAM software products including molds, tools and dies for use in manufacturing sector. The company has two primary product lines, CimatronE and GibbsCAM.
CimatronE primarily caters to toolmakers and discrete part manufacturers by providing the required CAD/CAM solutions. GibbsCAM has expertise in providing efficient and simple solutions for programming multi-axis CNC machine tools in the CAM industry.
3D Systems expects to generate strong operational and financial synergies from this acquisition, as addition of Cimatron to its product portfolio will significantly enhance its product and technological development. Cimatron will also augment 3D Systems' coverage and marketing capabilities by extending direct and reseller sales.
3D Systems expects this acquisition to be immediately accretive to its cash flow and non-GAAP earnings. In the third quarter of 2014, Cimatron reported revenues of $11.2 million and adjusted earnings per share of 11 cents. On the other hand, this acquisition will also benefit Cimatron by stepping up its growth level through a stronger presence in the 3D industry.
3D Systems remains persistently focused on driving growth both organically and via acquisitions. Recently, the company launched a number of products including 3DSPRINT - a Shared Cloud and Desktop Platform, Capture Mini - a scan-based design and inspection solution and 3DMe Photobooth solution, among others.
The company has been consistently strengthening its position in the Design and manufacturing business which reported year over year revenue growth of 27% at $155.2 million in the recently reported third-quarter results.
The latest acquisition will further equip the company to solidify its place in the rapidly growing 3D industry amid a stiff competition from peers like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ).
Currently, 3D Systems carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). A better-ranked stock in the industry is Apple Inc. ( AAPL ), which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers, Cimatron Ltd. ( CIMT ). Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report CIMATRON LTD (CIMT): Get Free Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Cimatron specializes in offering comprehensive yet cost-effective solutions for 3D CAD/CAM software products including molds, tools and dies for use in manufacturing sector.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report CIMATRON LTD (CIMT): Get Free Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers, Cimatron Ltd. ( CIMT ). The company has been consistently strengthening its position in the Design and manufacturing business which reported year over year revenue growth of 27% at $155.2 million in the recently reported third-quarter results.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers, Cimatron Ltd. ( CIMT ). Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report CIMATRON LTD (CIMT): Get Free Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems expects to generate strong operational and financial synergies from this acquisition, as addition of Cimatron to its product portfolio will significantly enhance its product and technological development.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers, Cimatron Ltd. ( CIMT ). Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report CIMATRON LTD (CIMT): Get Free Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company has two primary product lines, CimatronE and GibbsCAM.
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Technology Sector Update for 11/24/2014: ATRM,CIMT,DDD,TSL
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -0.46%
AAPL +1.71%
IBM +0.77%
CSCO +0.50%
GOOG +0.17%
Technology stocks were finishing moderately higher today with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 climbing about 0.4% this afternoon.
In company news, Aetrium ( ATRM ) tumbled Monday after the maker of semiconductor-testing equipment received a notification letter stating the company no longer meets listing requirements for the Nasdaq stock market after missing a Nov. 15 deadline for filing its latest 10-Q quarterly report past Nov. 15 deadline in order to correct previously disclosed accounting errors by its KBS Builders subsidiary.
The company late Friday said it now has 60 days to come up with a plan detailing how it expects to regain compliance. If Nasdaq officials accept that plan, the company would then have until May 13, 2015, to file its 10-Q report for the three months ended Sept. 30.
KBS Builders operates ATRM's modular housing manufacturing business and was acquired by the company in April. ATRM said it is now reviewing its Q2 financial statements and is also working improve the reporting processes and controls at KBS Builders. It said Friday it expects to file its Q3 report "as reasonably practicable."
ATRM shares were down almost 9% in late trade at $3.55 each, holding 3 cents about its session low. The stock has traded within a 52-week range of $3.05 to $12.40 a share, falling nearly 20% over the past 12 months prior to today's decline.
In other sector news,
(+) CIMT, Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. Deal expected to close during Q1 of 2015.
(-) TSL, Q3 Revenue grows 12.5% year over year to $616.8 mln but trails Street view by $33.46 million. net earnings of $0.34 per share, excluding foreign exchange gains or losses, top analyst estimates by $0.18 per share.
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In other sector news, (+) CIMT, Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. In company news, Aetrium ( ATRM ) tumbled Monday after the maker of semiconductor-testing equipment received a notification letter stating the company no longer meets listing requirements for the Nasdaq stock market after missing a Nov. 15 deadline for filing its latest 10-Q quarterly report past Nov. 15 deadline in order to correct previously disclosed accounting errors by its KBS Builders subsidiary. KBS Builders operates ATRM's modular housing manufacturing business and was acquired by the company in April.
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In other sector news, (+) CIMT, Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. 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. In other sector news, (+) CIMT, Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. In company news, Aetrium ( ATRM ) tumbled Monday after the maker of semiconductor-testing equipment received a notification letter stating the company no longer meets listing requirements for the Nasdaq stock market after missing a Nov. 15 deadline for filing its latest 10-Q quarterly report past Nov. 15 deadline in order to correct previously disclosed accounting errors by its KBS Builders subsidiary.
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In other sector news, (+) CIMT, Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. The company late Friday said it now has 60 days to come up with a plan detailing how it expects to regain compliance. The stock has traded within a 52-week range of $3.05 to $12.40 a share, falling nearly 20% over the past 12 months prior to today's decline.
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Midday Update: Stocks Grind Cautiously Higher Ahead of Economic Data, Gains In Europe
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Stocks were mixed in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped into the red following losses in the telecom and energy sectors upstaging gains for Dow component companies Boeing and International Business Machines ( IBM ). But despite sub-par economic data earlier today, equities were clinging near their record highs as prospects for easier monetary policy overseas and expectations for encouraging U.S. economic data later this week underpins the U.S. equity market.
An active M&A market also was helping keep equities buoyant, including a $680 million deal by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals ( BMRN ) for Prosena ( RNA ), a 97 mln offer by 3D Systems ( DDD ) for Cimatron, and Renaissance Holdings' ( RNR ) making a $1.9 billion bid for Platinum Underwriters (PTP).
Economic data today was largely disappointing, with a huge miss for the Chicago Fed National Business Index coming in with a 0.14 reading for October, down from 0.47 in September and missing consensus estimate for a small rise to 0.50. The Dallas Fed manufacturing index beat expectations with a 10.5 reading but was unchanged from the prior month. Finally, the flash November Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 56.3 from a 57.1 reading in October.
European markets were also mixed with the UK FTSE ending lower, but Euro-zone indices like Germany's DAX and France's CAC-40 higher in the wake of exceptionally dovish comments from ECB President Mario Draghi last week.
Crude oil was up $0.21 to $78.72 per barrel. Natural gas was down $0.12 to $4.30 per 1 million BTU. Gold was down $3.80 to $1,194.10 an ounce, while silver was unchanged at $16.46 an ounce. Copper was down $0.01 to $3.02 per pound.
Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was up $0.07 to $29.12 with the United States Natural Gas Fund was down 2.48% to $21.92. Amongst precious-metal funds, the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF was down 1.16% to 19.61 while SPDR Gold Shares were down 0.48% to $114.84. The iShares Silver Trust was down 0.82% to $15.66.
Here's where the U.S. markets stand at mid-day:
NYSE Composite Index up 5.47 (+0.05%) to 11,031.21
Dow Jones Industrial Average down 7.09 (-0.04%) to 17,802.97
S&P 500 up 3.80 (+0.18%) to 2,067.30
Nasdaq Composite Index up 30.55 (+0.65%) to 4,743.52
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
Nikkei 225 Index up 0.33%
Hang Seng Index up 1.95%
Shanghai China Composite Index up 1.85%
FTSE 100 Index down 0.31%
CAC 40 down 0.49%
DAX up 0.54%
NYSE SECTOR INDICES
NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.71%
NYSE Financial Sector Index up 0.39%
NYSE Healthcare Sector Index up 0.07%
UPSIDE MOVERS
(+) RNA (+62.35%) BioMarin Pharmaceutical ( BMRN ) to buy Prosena for $680 million.
(+) CIMT (+42.80%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million.
(+) PTP (+20.40%) To be acquired by Renaissance Holdings ( RNR ) for $1.9 billion.
(+) OUTR (+8.79%) Redbox raising DVD rental price 25%.
DOWNSIDE MOVERS
(-) CBI (-5.39%) Goldman Sachs downgrade to Sell, cutting price target to $46 a share.
(-) XOM (-1.12%) Lowered to Market Perform at Raymond James with a $106 price target.
(-) WBMD (-2.77%) Reduced to Neutral at SunTrust, which also cut its price target by $15.
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An active M&A market also was helping keep equities buoyant, including a $680 million deal by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals ( BMRN ) for Prosena ( RNA ), a 97 mln offer by 3D Systems ( DDD ) for Cimatron, and Renaissance Holdings' ( RNR ) making a $1.9 billion bid for Platinum Underwriters (PTP). (+) CIMT (+42.80%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million. The Dallas Fed manufacturing index beat expectations with a 10.5 reading but was unchanged from the prior month.
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An active M&A market also was helping keep equities buoyant, including a $680 million deal by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals ( BMRN ) for Prosena ( RNA ), a 97 mln offer by 3D Systems ( DDD ) for Cimatron, and Renaissance Holdings' ( RNR ) making a $1.9 billion bid for Platinum Underwriters (PTP). (+) CIMT (+42.80%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million. Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was up $0.07 to $29.12 with the United States Natural Gas Fund was down 2.48% to $21.92.
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An active M&A market also was helping keep equities buoyant, including a $680 million deal by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals ( BMRN ) for Prosena ( RNA ), a 97 mln offer by 3D Systems ( DDD ) for Cimatron, and Renaissance Holdings' ( RNR ) making a $1.9 billion bid for Platinum Underwriters (PTP). (+) CIMT (+42.80%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million. Nikkei 225 Index up 0.33% Hang Seng Index up 1.95% Shanghai China Composite Index up 1.85% FTSE 100 Index down 0.31% CAC 40 down 0.49% DAX up 0.54%
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An active M&A market also was helping keep equities buoyant, including a $680 million deal by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals ( BMRN ) for Prosena ( RNA ), a 97 mln offer by 3D Systems ( DDD ) for Cimatron, and Renaissance Holdings' ( RNR ) making a $1.9 billion bid for Platinum Underwriters (PTP). (+) CIMT (+42.80%) 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million. Gold was down $3.80 to $1,194.10 an ounce, while silver was unchanged at $16.46 an ounce.
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Closing Update: Stocks Extend Winning Streak to Third Day
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Accommodative central bank activity, coupled with thin holiday-inspired volume and multi-million dollar mergers, allowed U.S. stocks to close higher for the third straight day despite unfriendly economic data from the Chicago Fed and purchasing managers in the services sector. While the S&P 500 came in about 1 point short of its record intraday high just above 2,071 set on Friday, it does close above 2,069. The tech-heavy Nasdaq traded at another 14.5-year high late in the day.
Early gains were fuelled by reports that Chinese officials are considering another rate cut to complement the unexpected monetary policy action late last week. With the Euro-zone already poised for more accommodation from the European Central Bank, overseas equities were holding solid gains, giving a boost to U.S. markets.
The economic data caused an abbreviated dip in the market as the Chicago Fed reported a big miss in its national activity index to 0.14 from 0.47 in October, and the purchasing managers services index for November declined to 56.3 versus expectations for a small increase to 57.8 from October's 57.1. The Dallas Fed manufacturing survey was a non-event, remaining unchanged at 10.5, but slightly above the estimated 9.0.
Here's where the markets stand at the close:
US MARKETS
Dow Jones Industrial Index was up 7.84 (+0.04%) at 17,817.90
S&P 500 was up 5.91 points (+0.3%) at 2,069.41
Nasdaq Composite Index was up 41.92 points (+0.9%) at 4,754.89
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
FTSE 100 was down 0.31%
Nikkei 225 was up 0.33%
Hang Seng Index was up 1.95%
Shanghai China Composite Index was up 1.85%
UPSIDE MOVERS
(+) RNA BioMarin Pharmaceutical ( BMRN ) to buy Prosena for $680 million.
(+) CIMT 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million
(+) PTP To be acquired by Renaissance Holdings ( RNR ) for $1.9 billion
(+) OUTR Redbox raising DVD rental price 25%
DOWNSIDE MOVERS
(-) CBI Goldman lowers to Sell, drops PT to $46
(-) WBMD Downgraded at SunTrust to Neutral, PT cut by $15
(-) PAAS Downgraded at Raymond James to Market Perform
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(+) CIMT 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million (+) PTP To be acquired by Renaissance Holdings ( RNR ) for $1.9 billion (+) OUTR Redbox raising DVD rental price 25% Accommodative central bank activity, coupled with thin holiday-inspired volume and multi-million dollar mergers, allowed U.S. stocks to close higher for the third straight day despite unfriendly economic data from the Chicago Fed and purchasing managers in the services sector. Early gains were fuelled by reports that Chinese officials are considering another rate cut to complement the unexpected monetary policy action late last week.
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(+) CIMT 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million (+) PTP To be acquired by Renaissance Holdings ( RNR ) for $1.9 billion (+) OUTR Redbox raising DVD rental price 25% Accommodative central bank activity, coupled with thin holiday-inspired volume and multi-million dollar mergers, allowed U.S. stocks to close higher for the third straight day despite unfriendly economic data from the Chicago Fed and purchasing managers in the services sector. The economic data caused an abbreviated dip in the market as the Chicago Fed reported a big miss in its national activity index to 0.14 from 0.47 in October, and the purchasing managers services index for November declined to 56.3 versus expectations for a small increase to 57.8 from October's 57.1.
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(+) CIMT 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million (+) PTP To be acquired by Renaissance Holdings ( RNR ) for $1.9 billion (+) OUTR Redbox raising DVD rental price 25% Accommodative central bank activity, coupled with thin holiday-inspired volume and multi-million dollar mergers, allowed U.S. stocks to close higher for the third straight day despite unfriendly economic data from the Chicago Fed and purchasing managers in the services sector. The economic data caused an abbreviated dip in the market as the Chicago Fed reported a big miss in its national activity index to 0.14 from 0.47 in October, and the purchasing managers services index for November declined to 56.3 versus expectations for a small increase to 57.8 from October's 57.1.
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(+) CIMT 3D Systems ( DDD ) to buy Cimatron for $97 million (+) PTP To be acquired by Renaissance Holdings ( RNR ) for $1.9 billion (+) OUTR Redbox raising DVD rental price 25% Accommodative central bank activity, coupled with thin holiday-inspired volume and multi-million dollar mergers, allowed U.S. stocks to close higher for the third straight day despite unfriendly economic data from the Chicago Fed and purchasing managers in the services sector. While the S&P 500 came in about 1 point short of its record intraday high just above 2,071 set on Friday, it does close above 2,069.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Rose Today
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Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What: Shares of 3D Systems were trading more than 7% higher today after the company announced that it will acquire 3D software maker Cimatron for $8.97 per share in cash, or approximately $97 million.
So what: Cimatron's 3D software products help small to midsize manufacturers produce molds, tools, and dies for a variety of end-use manufacturing applications. 3D Systems expects the acquisition will bolster its technology and product offerings, and broaden its overall sales reach worldwide. It seems likely that 3D Systems' design and manufacturing portfolio, which remains the bread and butter of the 3D printing specialist's business,was a deciding factor in making the deal . Last quarter , 3D Systems' design and manufacturing revenue represented more than 92% of the company's total revenue, as unit sales increased by 57% year over year.
Now what: Given 3D Systems' move higher today, investors appear to be applauding the potential synergies in integrating Cimatron's suite of 3D software with 3D Systems' diverse portfolio of design and manufacturing 3D printers. However, one area investors might want to monitor going forward is the rate of cash that 3D Systems has been burning recently. Between the second and third quarters, 3D Systems depleted nearly $193 million of cash on its balance sheet, or about 33% of its total holding -- the majority of which came from acquisitions. With an additional $97 million now earmarked for the Cimatron deal, 3D Systems has spent roughly $289 million of the $317 million it raised from a secondary offering conducted in May; that, by my calculation, leaves about $280 million in cash on its balance sheet.
Ultimately, if 3D Systems wants to maintain its brisk pace of acquisitions and leave itself with a decent cash buffer, the company could raise additional cash in the form of another secondary offering or perhaps take on debt.
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The article Why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Stock Rose Today originally appeared on Fool.com. 3D Systems expects the acquisition will bolster its technology and product offerings, and broaden its overall sales reach worldwide. It seems likely that 3D Systems' design and manufacturing portfolio, which remains the bread and butter of the 3D printing specialist's business,was a deciding factor in making the deal .
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The article Why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Stock Rose Today originally appeared on Fool.com. Last quarter , 3D Systems' design and manufacturing revenue represented more than 92% of the company's total revenue, as unit sales increased by 57% year over year. Now what: Given 3D Systems' move higher today, investors appear to be applauding the potential synergies in integrating Cimatron's suite of 3D software with 3D Systems' diverse portfolio of design and manufacturing 3D printers.
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The article Why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Stock Rose Today originally appeared on Fool.com. Last quarter , 3D Systems' design and manufacturing revenue represented more than 92% of the company's total revenue, as unit sales increased by 57% year over year. Now what: Given 3D Systems' move higher today, investors appear to be applauding the potential synergies in integrating Cimatron's suite of 3D software with 3D Systems' diverse portfolio of design and manufacturing 3D printers.
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The article Why 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Stock Rose Today originally appeared on Fool.com. What: Shares of 3D Systems were trading more than 7% higher today after the company announced that it will acquire 3D software maker Cimatron for $8.97 per share in cash, or approximately $97 million. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems.
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Technology Sector Update for 11/24/2014: MY,CIMT,DDD,TSL
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Top Tech Stocks
MSFT -0.30%
AAPL +1.43%
IBM +1.35%
CSCO +0.69%
GOOG +0.40%
Technology stocks were moderately higher, with shares of technology companies in the S&P 500 climbing about 0.4% this afternoon.
In company news, China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd ( MY ) declined Monday, giving back an early advance that followed the wind turbines company's reversing a year-ago net loss during its Q3 ended Sept. 30 as revenue grew 79% over the same quarter last year.
The company produced total comprehensive income of $11.7 million (or RMB71.5 million), or $0.09 per share, compared with a $11.6 million (RMB71.3 million) net loss during the year-ago period. No analyst estimates were available for comparison.
Revenue rose to $279.7 million (RMB1.72 billion) from $156.8 million last year, supported by a 72.6% increase in the number of wind turbine generators commissioned during the quarter over the July-to-September quarter last year.
The company's order backlog was 3.7 gigawatts on Sept. 30, 1,187 units of 1.5 megawatt turbines, 873 of its 2.0 megawatt turbine and 59 of its 3.0 megawatt turbines and a single 6.0 megawatt turbine.
MY American depository shares recently were down more than 2% at $2.62 each, reversing a nearly 7% gain to $2.87 a share earlier in Monday trading. The stock has traded within a 52-week range of $1.85 to $4.34 a share, rising about 43% over the past year prior to Monday's decline.
In other sector news,
(+) CIMT, (+42.5%) Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. Deal expected to close during Q1 of 2015.
(-) TSL, (-5.8%) Q3 Revenue grows 12.5% year over year to $616.8 mln but trails Street view by $33.46 million. net earnings of $0.34 per share, excluding foreign exchange gains or losses, top analyst estimates by $0.18 per share.
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In other sector news, (+) CIMT, (+42.5%) Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. In company news, China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd ( MY ) declined Monday, giving back an early advance that followed the wind turbines company's reversing a year-ago net loss during its Q3 ended Sept. 30 as revenue grew 79% over the same quarter last year. Revenue rose to $279.7 million (RMB1.72 billion) from $156.8 million last year, supported by a 72.6% increase in the number of wind turbine generators commissioned during the quarter over the July-to-September quarter last year.
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In other sector news, (+) CIMT, (+42.5%) Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. In company news, China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd ( MY ) declined Monday, giving back an early advance that followed the wind turbines company's reversing a year-ago net loss during its Q3 ended Sept. 30 as revenue grew 79% over the same quarter last year. The company produced total comprehensive income of $11.7 million (or RMB71.5 million), or $0.09 per share, compared with a $11.6 million (RMB71.3 million) net loss during the year-ago period.
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In other sector news, (+) CIMT, (+42.5%) Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. In company news, China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd ( MY ) declined Monday, giving back an early advance that followed the wind turbines company's reversing a year-ago net loss during its Q3 ended Sept. 30 as revenue grew 79% over the same quarter last year. The company produced total comprehensive income of $11.7 million (or RMB71.5 million), or $0.09 per share, compared with a $11.6 million (RMB71.3 million) net loss during the year-ago period.
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In other sector news, (+) CIMT, (+42.5%) Accepts $97 mln acquisition offer from 3D Systems ( DDD ), which will exchange $8.97 in cash for each CIMT share. In company news, China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd ( MY ) declined Monday, giving back an early advance that followed the wind turbines company's reversing a year-ago net loss during its Q3 ended Sept. 30 as revenue grew 79% over the same quarter last year. (-) TSL, (-5.8%) Q3 Revenue grows 12.5% year over year to $616.8 mln but trails Street view by $33.46 million.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD): 2 Growth Areas to Watch
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller asks Terry Wohlers, President of Wohlers Associates, which publishes Wohlers Report 2014 , about the biggest takeaways from the Rapid 3D printing conference, as well as the biggest drivers of demand in metal 3D printing. During the segment, Wohlers highlighted two areas driving demand for metal 3D printing: medical and aerospace.
According to Wohlers, more than 90,000 hip cups have been 3D-printed to date, and more than 20,000 dental copings are being produced from 3D printers every day of the week. On the aerospace front, Airbus will be introducing a 3D-printed cabin bracket that secures elements of the cabin, like a lavatory, to the airframe, and will soon be flying on its upcoming A350.
In terms of the investing landscape, 3D Systems has made considerable efforts to attack the overall rise of 3D printing in healthcare as well as aerospace with its line of direct metal 3D printers. Since acquiring metal 3D printer Phenix Systems in mid-2013, 3D Systems has oversold its direct metal 3D printing manufacturing capacity in every quarter. The company is currently in the process of bringing a second manufacturing plant online to meet growing future demand.
Going forward, current and prospective 3D Systems investors should continue monitoring the uptake of metal 3D printing for medical and aerospace applications because it may continue to provide a strong growth avenue for the company. Additionally, investors should recognize that 3D Systems is a diversified 3D printing company and generates revenues from a host of different applications outside of medical and aerospace. In other words, investors considering buying a position in 3D Systems should also consider the multifaceted approach that 3D Systems has employed.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Steve Heller: Moving on now, you travel the shows. You've been all over the world, traveling to these conferences. Rapid 2014: What is your biggest takeaway from this year's conference?
Terry Wohlers: The biggest takeaway, I'd have to say, would be the number of people -- more than double the number of people at this event compared to one year ago.
Heller: Wow.
Wohlers: So that, the number of new people as well, and then I'd say the overall enthusiasm and the excitement; that people are just so engaged, and they want to be a part of this industry, and many are.
There's new opportunities developing and they want to look at, does it make sense for them as an individual, or their company? A lot of people are carrying two business cards. One is their company, and one is their own, where they are entrepreneurs and they want to be a part of this on their own as well.
Heller: Very good. So the biggest theme, you said, would be interest at an all-time high, focus on metals as well. Would you say aerospace is driving most of the metal demand right now?
Wohlers: Well, two areas. Really medical -- and a part of medical would be dental. Both are building many medical parts.
Just one application would be an acetabular cup. That's a hip cup, which mates with the hip stem and ball, that forms the joint in your hip. Those cups are being made in quantities of tens of thousands. More than 90,000 have been produced to date. Those would be made in solid titanium, so the orthopedic industry, they're embracing this and using it.
The dental industry, more than 20,000 copings every day of the week are being produced by additive manufacturing. A coping is the main body of a crown or a bridge, so if you have a rotten tooth and you have it removed.
Then aerospace, absolutely. Airbus will be flying soon on the A350, their new aircraft, these cabin brackets. They're these very complex brackets that hold the main body of the aircraft. They connect the cabin, like the lavatories and the galleys, to the airframe.
Traditionally they're machined. There's a lot of waste and scrap, and they're heavy, and they're expensive. Now they're doing them additively [with 3D printing], producing these and saving tremendous amounts of material, and they're reducing weight, too. If you're an airline, like with Lufthansa or United , that's very important. They'll buy a lighter aircraft over a heavier one, because they save fuel.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): 2 Growth Areas to Watch originally appeared on Fool.com. In terms of the investing landscape, 3D Systems has made considerable efforts to attack the overall rise of 3D printing in healthcare as well as aerospace with its line of direct metal 3D printers. Additionally, investors should recognize that 3D Systems is a diversified 3D printing company and generates revenues from a host of different applications outside of medical and aerospace.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): 2 Growth Areas to Watch originally appeared on Fool.com. In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller asks Terry Wohlers, President of Wohlers Associates, which publishes Wohlers Report 2014 , about the biggest takeaways from the Rapid 3D printing conference, as well as the biggest drivers of demand in metal 3D printing. During the segment, Wohlers highlighted two areas driving demand for metal 3D printing: medical and aerospace.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): 2 Growth Areas to Watch originally appeared on Fool.com. In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller asks Terry Wohlers, President of Wohlers Associates, which publishes Wohlers Report 2014 , about the biggest takeaways from the Rapid 3D printing conference, as well as the biggest drivers of demand in metal 3D printing. Since acquiring metal 3D printer Phenix Systems in mid-2013, 3D Systems has oversold its direct metal 3D printing manufacturing capacity in every quarter.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ): 2 Growth Areas to Watch originally appeared on Fool.com. In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller asks Terry Wohlers, President of Wohlers Associates, which publishes Wohlers Report 2014 , about the biggest takeaways from the Rapid 3D printing conference, as well as the biggest drivers of demand in metal 3D printing. According to Wohlers, more than 90,000 hip cups have been 3D-printed to date, and more than 20,000 dental copings are being produced from 3D printers every day of the week.
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Mid-Day Market Update: Dow Edges Lower; Platinum Underwriters Shares Jump On Acquisition News
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Midway through trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.06 percent to 17,799.34 while the NASDAQ gained 0.67 percent to 4,744.32. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.18 percent to 2,067.27.
Leading and Lagging Sectors
In trading on Monday, technology shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.61 percent. Top gainers in the sector included Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM ), up 6.7 percent, and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), up 5.8 percent.
Basic materials sector was the top decliner in the US market on Monday. Top losers in the sector included Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT ), Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS ), and Braskem S.A. (NYSE: BAK ).
Top Headline
BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN ) announced its plans to acquire Prosensa Holding NV (NASDAQ: RNA ) for around $840 million, including milestone payments.
BioMarin will buy Prosensa for $17.75 per share, representing a 55% premium over Prosensa's closing price of $11.44 on Friday.
Equities Trading UP
Prosensa Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: RNA ) shares shot up 62.98 percent to $18.65 after BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN ) announced its plans to acquire Prosensa for $17.75 per share.
Shares of Platinum Underwriters Holdings (NYSE: PTP ) got a boost, shooting up 20.45 percent to $73.80 after the company agreed to be acquired by RenaissanceRe Holdings (NYSE: RNR ) for $76 per share.
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TTPH ) shares were also up, gaining 12.27 percent to $24.80. According to Bloomberg, Tetraphase Pharma is exploring sale options after being approached by potential buyers, people familiar with the matter said.
Equities Trading DOWN
Shares of Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL ) were down 6.59 percent to $10.21 on Q3 results. Trina Solar reported a rise in its profit for the third quarter and narrowed its full-year shipment forecast.
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (NYSE: CBI ) shares tumbled 5.54 percent to $53.93 after analysts at Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price target from $61 to $46.
Cash America International (NYSE: CSH ) was down, falling 2.70 percent to $24.52. Analysts at JMP Securities downgraded the stock from Market Outperform to Market Perform.
Commodities
In commodity news, oil traded down 0.27 percent to $76.72, while gold traded down 0.26 percent to $1,195.30.
Silver traded down 0.21 percent Monday to $16.43, while copper fell 0.59 percent to $3.01.
Eurozone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 climbed 0.14 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index gained 1.16 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index fell 0.14 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX rose 0.54 percent and the French CAC 40 jumped 0.49 percent while UK shares fell 0.31 percent.
Economics
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index slipped to 0.14 in October, versus 0.29 in September. However, economists were expecting a reading of 0.33.
The preliminary reading of Markit Services PMI fell to 56.30 in November, versus a prior reading of 57.10. However, economists were expecting a reading of 57.30.
The Dallas Fed general business activity index came in at 10.50 in November, versus a prior reading of 10.50. However, economists were expecting a reading of 9.00.
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Top gainers in the sector included Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM ), up 6.7 percent, and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), up 5.8 percent. Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Monday, technology shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.61 percent. According to Bloomberg, Tetraphase Pharma is exploring sale options after being approached by potential buyers, people familiar with the matter said.
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Top gainers in the sector included Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM ), up 6.7 percent, and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), up 5.8 percent. Top Headline BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN ) announced its plans to acquire Prosensa Holding NV (NASDAQ: RNA ) for around $840 million, including milestone payments. Equities Trading UP Prosensa Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: RNA ) shares shot up 62.98 percent to $18.65 after BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN ) announced its plans to acquire Prosensa for $17.75 per share.
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Top gainers in the sector included Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM ), up 6.7 percent, and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), up 5.8 percent. Equities Trading UP Prosensa Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: RNA ) shares shot up 62.98 percent to $18.65 after BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN ) announced its plans to acquire Prosensa for $17.75 per share. The eurozone's STOXX 600 climbed 0.14 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index gained 1.16 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index fell 0.14 percent.
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Top gainers in the sector included Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM ), up 6.7 percent, and 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ), up 5.8 percent. Midway through trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.06 percent to 17,799.34 while the NASDAQ gained 0.67 percent to 4,744.32. Silver traded down 0.21 percent Monday to $16.43, while copper fell 0.59 percent to $3.01.
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3D Printing Stocks: Which One Is Least Likely to Get Clobbered by Hewlett-Packard?
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Hewlett-Packard Company 's much-anticipated announcement about its entrance into the 3D printing market arrived late last month. The 2D printing king unveiled its 3D printing technology called "Multi Jet Fusion" and shared its plans to bring an enterprise-focused 3D printer based upon this tech to market in 2016. The printer is reportedly 10 times faster than those powered by the leading 3D printing technologies, while sporting high precision, high resolution, and brilliant color capabilities -- and it will be priced less than the competition.
Given its purported impressive features, it's not surprising that 3D printing stocks in general trembled in early trading on the day of HP's big unveil. Uncertainty lingers, and could be an obstacle for this group going forward.
So we're going to examine this question: Which 3D printing stock is least likely to be negatively affected when HP enters the market? To be clear, we're not exploring which 3D printing stock is the overall "best" one or which one is the safest from all risks, just which one will likely be best insulated from competition from HP.
The candidates
There are six pure plays (companies that derive all of their revenue from 3D printing) that trade on U.S. stock exchanges. Belgium-based Materialise, which went public in June, isn't included, as its history as a public company is so brief.
Data source: Yahoo! Finance; data as of Nov.18.
( Organovo Holdings also isn't included here, as it's better considered a biotech play: It's a tissue-engineering company that 3D-prints human cells to produce tissues.)
Elimination Round No. 1: 3D Systems, Stratasys, voxeljet
I'm getting rid of the two industry leaders, 3D Systems and Stratasys, as well as voxeljet.
The reason is materials-related: They all generate a considerable portion of their revenue from the plastics end of 3D printing. HP's printer will initially only be able to print in plastics. It's likely HP will market its printer directly to enterprise customers and also to 3D-printing service bureaus.
There's no way to know what percentage of each 3D printing company's total revenue could be affected by HP's entrance into the market. None of the companies provide that level of detail in their financial reporting. (Stratasys investors and potential investors may want to check out "HP's 3D Printing Technology: How Concerned Should Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) Investors Be?" .)
We do know, however, that sales of enterprise-focused 3D printers that print in plastics, sales of the plastic materials themselves, and on-demand printing of plastic components comprise much to most of 3D Systems', Stratasys', and voxeljet's revenue. 3D Systems also sells printers that can print in metals -- though this fast-growing segment is still a small part of its business -- and other substances, such as ceramics and foodstuffs. It also offers on-demand 3D-printing services in a variety of materials. Stratasys only sells printers that have plastics capabilities; however, its services business has metals capabilities. Voxeljet sells printers that can print in sand, as well as plastics, and also offers 3D-printing services in both materials. It was also recently working on developing new material sets.
Two semifinalists: Arcam and ExOne
That leaves us with our two semifinalists: Arcam and ExOne. Neither is involved in plastics. Arcam is a pure play on industrial metals. ExOne sells printers that can print in several materials, such as metals, sands, and glass, and also provides 3D-printing services in these materials.
Elimination Round No. 2: ExOne -- so the winner is... Arcam
Acetabular cup (for hip replacement). Source: Arcam.
While HP's 3D printer won't initially have materials capabilities other than plastics, the company said that it plans to eventually add metals and ceramics capabilities.
I'm a bit skeptical that HP's tech will be able to successfully compete with direct metal laser sintering, which is the most common metal 3D printing tech, and electron beam melting when it comes to printing metals. (Among the public companies, 3D Systems offers DMLS printers, while Arcam is the sole manufacturer of EBM printers.) HP's tech has some similarities with binder jetting, as it uses a binding or fusing agent to bind the powdered materials together. And binder jetting generally isn't considered as effective as these technologies at producing very high-density metal components. Very high densities are required for critical end-use applications, such as in the aerospace and medical implant industries. However, HP is surely pouring big money into research and development, so a competitive metal 3D printer is possible.
While we can't be certain, it seems likely that ExOne -- whose metal printers use a form of binder-jetting tech -- would be more vulnerable than Arcam to competition from HP if and when HP's 3D printer is able to print in metals. This is because, with the exception of Inconel, ExOne's metals capabilities are more garden-variety than are Arcam's, and would likely be easier capabilities to develop. In addition to Inconel, ExOne's printers can print in bronze and stainless steel-bronze alloys. Arcam's printers can print in Inconel, titanium, titanium alloys, and cobalt-chrome alloys. Inconel and titanium are key aerospace metals, while cobalt-chrome alloys are used in some medical implants.
Showdown wrap-up
Arcam is the least likely among the companies covered in this article to be negatively affected by HP's entrance into the 3D printing space, in my opinion. So, investors who are particularly concerned about the potential threat HP might present may want to further explore Arcam as an investment.
Though, again, to be clear, this does not mean that Arcam is the "best" 3D printing stock, nor does it mean Arcam has the least overall risk. In fact, Arcam is very specialized -- it has just one metal technology, EBM -- which adds to its risk level. However, the company also has notable positives, not the least of which is that it was profitable over the trailing-12-month period from a generally acceptable accounting principles, or GAAP, basis.
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Given its purported impressive features, it's not surprising that 3D printing stocks in general trembled in early trading on the day of HP's big unveil. ( Organovo Holdings also isn't included here, as it's better considered a biotech play: It's a tissue-engineering company that 3D-prints human cells to produce tissues.) Showdown wrap-up Arcam is the least likely among the companies covered in this article to be negatively affected by HP's entrance into the 3D printing space, in my opinion.
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We do know, however, that sales of enterprise-focused 3D printers that print in plastics, sales of the plastic materials themselves, and on-demand printing of plastic components comprise much to most of 3D Systems', Stratasys', and voxeljet's revenue. While HP's 3D printer won't initially have materials capabilities other than plastics, the company said that it plans to eventually add metals and ceramics capabilities. Arcam's printers can print in Inconel, titanium, titanium alloys, and cobalt-chrome alloys.
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We do know, however, that sales of enterprise-focused 3D printers that print in plastics, sales of the plastic materials themselves, and on-demand printing of plastic components comprise much to most of 3D Systems', Stratasys', and voxeljet's revenue. I'm a bit skeptical that HP's tech will be able to successfully compete with direct metal laser sintering, which is the most common metal 3D printing tech, and electron beam melting when it comes to printing metals. While we can't be certain, it seems likely that ExOne -- whose metal printers use a form of binder-jetting tech -- would be more vulnerable than Arcam to competition from HP if and when HP's 3D printer is able to print in metals.
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Stratasys only sells printers that have plastics capabilities; however, its services business has metals capabilities. Arcam is a pure play on industrial metals. Though, again, to be clear, this does not mean that Arcam is the "best" 3D printing stock, nor does it mean Arcam has the least overall risk.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Unveils 3 New Printers Ahead of EuroMold
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3D Systems has jumped the gun by announcing three new design and manufacturing 3D printers ahead of their EuroMold debut. Here's what investors need to know.
The ProX 400: Large-scale direct metal 3D printing
With a build area of 500 x 500 x 500 mm, the ProX 400 claims to be the largest direct metal 3D printer of its kind, aimed at larger-scale industrial manufacturers seeking economies of scale. Like 3D Systems' other direct metal 3D printers, the ProX 400 will produce high-quality, fully dense metal parts without the tooling requirements of traditional manufacturing.
Beyond its larger build envelope, the ProX 400 can work with more than a dozen metal alloy powders, including stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt chrome, and titanium. In terms of speed, the ProX 400 employs a two-laser system to improve throughput, and also adds a modular design that allegedly allows it to turn around jobs in a little as 15 minutes. While the jury is still out on that 15-minute claim, this will be 3D Systems' first two-laser system, indicating that the company is likely building upon the direct metal 3D printing portfolio it acquired from Phenix Systems.
Price and availability are currently unknown, but 3D Systems CEO Avi Reichental believes the ProX 400 is "a winning combination for everyone from engine builders to aircraft manufacturers, as well as service bureaus doing one-off specialty metal components."
ProX 500 Plus: Improving upon the ProX 500
Expected in early 2015, the ProX 500 Plus build upon the strengths of the ProX 500, the flagship selective laser sintering, or SLS, 3D printer 3D Systems debuted at last year's EuroMold. The ProX 500 Plus is up to 30% faster than the ProX 500, has better print resolution, and is compatible with expanding range of materials that emphasize part quality, precision and durability.
According to 3D Systems, the ProX 500 Plus claims to deliver injection-molding quality parts, capable of printing part features as small as 0.45 millimeters. Ultimately, the ProX 500 Plus is aimed at customers needing high-strength plastic parts for final products or late-stage prototypes in a variety of applications and industries.
ProX 500 Plus part. Source: 3D Systems.
The bigger picture
With these three product announcements, 3D Systems is building upon the recent strength it's been experiencing from its design and manufacturing portfolio. Last quarter , 3D Systems' design and manufacturing revenue represented more than 92% of the company's total revenue, and unit sales increased by 57% year over year. At the end of the day, these three 3D printers are part of 3D Systems' bread and butter, and it appears that 3D Systems isn't sitting idle when it comes to upping the ante. In the coming week, investors should continue to monitor developments out of EuroMold to see what the competition has in store for 3D Systems.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Unveils 3 New Printers Ahead of EuroMold originally appeared on Fool.com. Beyond its larger build envelope, the ProX 400 can work with more than a dozen metal alloy powders, including stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt chrome, and titanium. In terms of speed, the ProX 400 employs a two-laser system to improve throughput, and also adds a modular design that allegedly allows it to turn around jobs in a little as 15 minutes.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Unveils 3 New Printers Ahead of EuroMold originally appeared on Fool.com. 3D Systems has jumped the gun by announcing three new design and manufacturing 3D printers ahead of their EuroMold debut. While the jury is still out on that 15-minute claim, this will be 3D Systems' first two-laser system, indicating that the company is likely building upon the direct metal 3D printing portfolio it acquired from Phenix Systems.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Unveils 3 New Printers Ahead of EuroMold originally appeared on Fool.com. The ProX 400: Large-scale direct metal 3D printing With a build area of 500 x 500 x 500 mm, the ProX 400 claims to be the largest direct metal 3D printer of its kind, aimed at larger-scale industrial manufacturers seeking economies of scale. While the jury is still out on that 15-minute claim, this will be 3D Systems' first two-laser system, indicating that the company is likely building upon the direct metal 3D printing portfolio it acquired from Phenix Systems.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Unveils 3 New Printers Ahead of EuroMold originally appeared on Fool.com. ProX 500 Plus: Improving upon the ProX 500 Expected in early 2015, the ProX 500 Plus build upon the strengths of the ProX 500, the flagship selective laser sintering, or SLS, 3D printer 3D Systems debuted at last year's EuroMold. ProX 500 Plus part.
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3 Stocks We Like -- but Not for Retirees
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From the young investor with decades to save for retirement to the current retiree facing the eroding effects of inflation, everyone needs the capital growth potential of stock investing. However, retirees find themselves in a particularly precarious situation. While stocks can help maintain the purchasing power of your nest egg by growing faster than inflation, certain stocks could chip away at your savings, leaving you scrambling to fund your retirement.
Below, three Motley Fool analysts call out three stocks retirees may want to avoid.
Sean Williams: Bank of America
As an investor in his mid-30s, I consider myself willing to take on far more risk than the average investor. Why? Because I have what I consider to be three or more decades to make up for any losses I might incur while taking relatively high risks. This means some of the investments in my own portfolio, while attractive to me, might not be companies I would ever recommend to the average retiree.
Take Bank of America as a perfect example. Bank of America is currently my top performer, up 225% since I purchased the stock three years ago. While it has delivered big returns for me, and I have no intention of selling it, it's a very risky bet for retirees.
For starters, retirees tend to seek steady income, and Bank of America's dividend isn't exactly blowing the roof off. Even after a dividend increase to $0.05 per quarter, up from a Fed-constrained $0.01 per quarter, Bank of America's forward dividend yield stands at just over 1%. By comparison, more conservative money center banks like Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp are providing 2.6% and 2.2% yields, respectively.
Further, the uncertainty about when Bank of America's legal settlements will end remains a distraction. Since 2009 Bank of America has paid a whopping $61.2 billion in legal settlement fees tied to its mishandling of the credit and mortgage crisis. That amount is close to half of the $128 billion that banks as a whole have paid to the Justice Department since 2009, and it's nearly double the amount owed by JPMorgan Chase , which has the second-highest fines to pay. Until these fines are in the rearview mirror, Bank of America's concurrent profitability remains a question mark.
Finally, I firmly believe retirees should buy easy-to-understand businesses -- and, put simply, Bank of America is far from that. Extending far beyond just loan originations and deposits, Bank of America has its fingers in all facets of the finance market, including derivatives. With even the most astute analysts and shareholders still somewhat in the dark as to what's really in Bank of America's asset portfolio, it's a stock best left untouched by retirees.
Brian Stoffel: Stratasys
Perhaps no technology has enjoyed more fanfare over the past five years than 3D printing. That attention has made a lot of investors very rich. Shares of Stratasys and 3D Systems -- the two largest players in the industry -- have advanced 550% and 900%, respectively, over that time frame.
Currently, shares of 3D printing companies make up about 5% of my overall portfolio, and Stratasys gets the biggest allocation. I think Stratasys has taken a healthy approach to acquisitions -- especially when compared to 3D Systems. To date, it has made two big splashes: a merger with Objet and the purchase of Makerbot.
Merging with Objet allowed Stratasys to focus on the new industrial industries, where I believe the demand is greatest right now, while Makerbot gives the company one of the most sought-after consumer printers, which I believe will see booming demand in the future.
But right now, I'm 33 years old and decades away from retirement. I would never allow Stratasys to occupy such a large part of my portfolio if I were in retirement.
As it is, Stratasys and other 3D printing stocks are very expensive by traditional metrics. Currently, the stock trades for 50 times earnings.
How the technology will be adopted in the future is still in question, and that leads to wild swings in the stock's price. In the past year, it has swung by 5% or more on 13 different occasions. If you are a retiree and are forced to sell shares of Stratasys in order to cover living expenses at a time when the company is in a downswing, that's money you may never make back in the future.
Dan Caplinger: SolarCity
Solar energy has become a lot more cost-effective in recent years, and SolarCity has capitalized on the increased demand for residential solar-power systems by making them more affordable for homeowners. Instead of requiring its customers to pay the full cost of solar panels and installation at the outset, SolarCity instead fronts those expenses for homeowners, collecting the tax incentives that federal and state governments make available and selling the generated electricity at a discount to the homeowner. Yet despite the huge growth potential in the solar market, SolarCity carries risks that make it less than ideal for many retirees.
The stock doesn't pay a dividend, and given its business model's voracious cash needs, SolarCity shareholders shouldn't expect dividends in the near future as the company continues to plow available money toward growth.
Moreover, with plentiful sources of cheap natural gas for electrical generation, the traditional utility industry could fight back and make solar power look less economically favorable once again, especially if tax credits are allowed to expire as planned under current law. In the long run, solar's prospects look strong, but SolarCity stock is likely to remain volatile, making it an uncertain choice for risk-averse retired investors.
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The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Bank of America, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Wells Fargo. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Wells Fargo. 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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From the young investor with decades to save for retirement to the current retiree facing the eroding effects of inflation, everyone needs the capital growth potential of stock investing. If you are a retiree and are forced to sell shares of Stratasys in order to cover living expenses at a time when the company is in a downswing, that's money you may never make back in the future. Moreover, with plentiful sources of cheap natural gas for electrical generation, the traditional utility industry could fight back and make solar power look less economically favorable once again, especially if tax credits are allowed to expire as planned under current law.
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Moreover, with plentiful sources of cheap natural gas for electrical generation, the traditional utility industry could fight back and make solar power look less economically favorable once again, especially if tax credits are allowed to expire as planned under current law. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Bank of America, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Wells Fargo. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Wells Fargo.
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With even the most astute analysts and shareholders still somewhat in the dark as to what's really in Bank of America's asset portfolio, it's a stock best left untouched by retirees. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Bank of America, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Wells Fargo. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Wells Fargo.
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But right now, I'm 33 years old and decades away from retirement. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Bank of America, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Wells Fargo. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, SolarCity, Stratasys, and Wells Fargo.
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3D Systems vs. Stratasys Q3 Earnings: How Do Their Results Stack Up?
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Now that the two leading 3D printing companies, 3D Systems and Stratasys , have reported third-quarter earnings, let's directly compare their results. Keep in mind that qualitative factors can be just as important as quantitative factors, and future results are more important than current numbers. Even with these caveats, our findings from a face-off between these companies on key metrics should prove helpful in making investing decisions in this industry.
I'll use the same format as I did for the first and second quarters. First, we'll look at key quarterly stats; then, full-year 2014 guidance; and last, valuations.
Total revenue growth
Source: Q3 earnings reports.
Advantage: Stratasys
Both companies' earnings based on generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, are moving in the wrong direction. Investors shouldn't expect an increase in GAAP numbers anytime soon, as both companies have ramped up their growth strategies. That said, 3D Systems has positive GAAP earnings, so it can be considered to have the advantage here.
Non-GAAP gross margin
Source: Q3 earnings reports.
Advantage: N/A
This metric is more important than the GAAP gross margin, given that both companies are in major acquisition modes. Unfortunately, though, 3D Systems doesn't provide a reconciliation of its GAAP to non-GAAP results on the revenue end, just the earnings end.
GAAP gross margin
Source: Q3 earnings reports.
Advantage: 3D Systems.
Research and development spending, GAAP basis
Source: Q3 earnings reports.
Advantage: Stratasys.
Stratasys' R&D level has been consistent at about 10%-11% of revenue for some time, while 3D Systems recently significantly boosted its spending level. This isn't surprising, given that Stratasys has largely been growing organically while 3D Systems has relied on acquisitions to fuel much of its growth. 3D Systems needed to boost its R&D spending if it wants to remain an industry leader.
Given Hewlett-Packard's recent unveiling of impressive 3D printing tech that it plans to bring to market in 2016, it seems likely that both companies might be forced to increase their R&D efforts.
2014 guidance
Source: Q3 earnings reports.
This category doesn't lend itself to crowning a "winner."
First, it's important to note that both 3D Systems and Stratasys ratcheted down their full-year 2014 estimates. 3D Systems lowered all three metrics when it preannounced its earnings, while Stratasys lowered both earnings metrics and maintained its previous revenue guidance.
3D Systems' guidance at the midpoint suggests an adjusted earnings decrease of 11.8% and a GAAP earnings decrease of 49% on revenue growth of 23.4%. Stratasys' guidance at the midpoint suggests adjusted EPS growth of 25% and a GAAP EPS decrease of 21.4% on revenue growth of 57%. Stratasys has the obvious revenue growth advantage. It also appears to have the adjusted earnings growth advantage. However, it's important to remember that Stratasys is again benefiting from the Objet merger.
Valuation
Source: Yahoo! Finance; data up to Nov. 17.
We can't accurately state which company has the advantage here. That's because some companies within the same industry deserve to sport a premium valuation relative to their competitors. That said, 3D Systems has a lower P/S and a slightly lower forward P/E than Stratasys. As Stratasys has been executing considerably better than 3D Systems in 2014, its higher valuations seem warranted, as neither is excessive. Interestingly, Stratasys is still "cheaper" on a five-year PEG (P/E-to-growth) basis.
Cash flow valuations are also important, with operating cash flow being a better metric than free cash flow for companies investing in growth. However, this comparison wouldn't be very telling at this point due to the negative effect of the Objet merger on Stratasys' cash flow during the trailing 12 months.
And we have a winner...
As you can see, Stratasys has the overall advantage, which marks the third quarter it has performed better than 3D Systems based upon the method used here. Again, investors should keep in mind the caveats mentioned in the opening. Furthermore, for long-term investors, one quarter is a very short period by which to judge a company, and even three quarters is a relatively short time.
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Advantage: Stratasys Both companies' earnings based on generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, are moving in the wrong direction. Given Hewlett-Packard's recent unveiling of impressive 3D printing tech that it plans to bring to market in 2016, it seems likely that both companies might be forced to increase their R&D efforts. However, this comparison wouldn't be very telling at this point due to the negative effect of the Objet merger on Stratasys' cash flow during the trailing 12 months.
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3D Systems' guidance at the midpoint suggests an adjusted earnings decrease of 11.8% and a GAAP earnings decrease of 49% on revenue growth of 23.4%. Stratasys' guidance at the midpoint suggests adjusted EPS growth of 25% and a GAAP EPS decrease of 21.4% on revenue growth of 57%. Cash flow valuations are also important, with operating cash flow being a better metric than free cash flow for companies investing in growth.
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Now that the two leading 3D printing companies, 3D Systems and Stratasys , have reported third-quarter earnings, let's directly compare their results. 3D Systems lowered all three metrics when it preannounced its earnings, while Stratasys lowered both earnings metrics and maintained its previous revenue guidance. 3D Systems' guidance at the midpoint suggests an adjusted earnings decrease of 11.8% and a GAAP earnings decrease of 49% on revenue growth of 23.4%.
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Advantage: N/A This metric is more important than the GAAP gross margin, given that both companies are in major acquisition modes. Stratasys has the obvious revenue growth advantage. And we have a winner... As you can see, Stratasys has the overall advantage, which marks the third quarter it has performed better than 3D Systems based upon the method used here.
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Is This 3D Systems' Future?
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Fool-worthy thoughts
Thanks to acquisitions, 3D Systems' healthcare revenue surged by 36% between the second and third quarter, and that growth should accelerate in the fourth quarter as recent deals begin to contribute. If so, then future opportunity from healthcare expansion may move the needle next year. At least that's what Reichental seems to think. During the third quarter call he said, "patient specific healthcare or patient specific medicine is truly an open ended opportunity, it's one of the core areas that we invested in decisively and well ahead of the crowd and we believe that that will bode extremely [well] both in terms of topline and bottom-line contributions in the coming years."
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
The article Is This 3D Systems' Future? originally appeared on Fool.com.
Todd Campbell owns shares of 3D Systems. Todd owns E.B.Capital Markets, LLC. E.B. Capital's clients may or may not have positions in the companies mentioned. Todd owns Gundalow Advisors, LLC. Gundalow's clients do not have positions in the companies mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems. The Motley Fool owns shares of 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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During the third quarter call he said, "patient specific healthcare or patient specific medicine is truly an open ended opportunity, it's one of the core areas that we invested in decisively and well ahead of the crowd and we believe that that will bode extremely [well] both in terms of topline and bottom-line contributions in the coming years." The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year.
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Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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During the third quarter call he said, "patient specific healthcare or patient specific medicine is truly an open ended opportunity, it's one of the core areas that we invested in decisively and well ahead of the crowd and we believe that that will bode extremely [well] both in terms of topline and bottom-line contributions in the coming years." Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems.
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But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. The Motley Fool owns shares of 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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Integra (IART) Strengthens Spinal Implant with Twin Launches - Analyst Blog
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Medical technology developer Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corporation ( IART ) is on a roll with back-to-back product launches.
The company recently reported the controlled market release of its first expandable interbody device - the Integra Expandable Interbody System - in the U.S. This device is used in spinal fusion procedures to restore heights when fusion of one or two contagious levels (L2-S1) takes place.
The Expandable Interbody System, which won the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year, is used to treat skeletally mature patients who suffer from degenerative disc disease (DDD). This system allows for 50% expansion from its original starting height while the fusion procedure occurs, thereby reducing the pain a patient has to suffer along with maintaining the patient-specific anatomical fit needed for proper treatment.
In a separate development, Integra reported the limited market release of its latest orthobiologic implant - the Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) Strip. This implant is primarily used in posterior lumbar fusion procedure, which involves promotion of bone fusion along the posterior elements of the spine.
The DBM implant is available in two forms - the Integra Shaped Strip and the Integra Pocket Strip. Both are 100% human allograft and provide a natural biologic scaffold with verified osteoinductive potential.
Management's View
Management at Integra is enthusiastic about the market releases of both the Interbody and the orthobiologic devices. Management believes the launch of the Interbody System has added yet another milestone product to the company's Integra lumbar interbody portfolio that will cater to a vast group of spine surgeons who perform posterior and transforaminal interbody fusions, including minimally invasive procedures. This device, coupled with Integra's expanding technology, is expected to result in market share gain for Integra in the evolving interbody market.
On the other hand, the launch of the DBM strip marks the first DBM implant that Integra has designed for a specific surgical procedure. Per management, this new implant expands Integra's biologics footprint and bolsters the company's overall position in the spine market.
Our Take
We believe the market release of both these devices will not only intensify the overall product portfolio of Integra, but will also usher in more profitability at the company. Both the launches are expected to drive a sequential increase in Integra's spine sales in the fourth quarter of 2014 and strongly position the spine business in the long term. We believe the twin releases will further bolster investor confidence in Integra.
However, Integra has plans to spin off its spine and orthobiologics businesses in 2015 to form a new, independent, publicly-held company - SeaSpine. Until SeaSpine is formed, Integra expects further growth in its spine business and believes that the orthobiologics platform will help it capture additional market share. We believe these twin device releases duly support this view of the management.
Zacks Rank
Currently, Integra retains a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Better-ranked stocks in the med-biomed/generic industry include Affymetrix Inc. ( AFFX ), AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( AMAG ) and ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ANIP ). All three stocks carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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The Expandable Interbody System, which won the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year, is used to treat skeletally mature patients who suffer from degenerative disc disease (DDD). This system allows for 50% expansion from its original starting height while the fusion procedure occurs, thereby reducing the pain a patient has to suffer along with maintaining the patient-specific anatomical fit needed for proper treatment. In a separate development, Integra reported the limited market release of its latest orthobiologic implant - the Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) Strip.
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The Expandable Interbody System, which won the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year, is used to treat skeletally mature patients who suffer from degenerative disc disease (DDD). The company recently reported the controlled market release of its first expandable interbody device - the Integra Expandable Interbody System - in the U.S. Better-ranked stocks in the med-biomed/generic industry include Affymetrix Inc. ( AFFX ), AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( AMAG ) and ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ANIP ).
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The Expandable Interbody System, which won the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year, is used to treat skeletally mature patients who suffer from degenerative disc disease (DDD). The company recently reported the controlled market release of its first expandable interbody device - the Integra Expandable Interbody System - in the U.S. Management believes the launch of the Interbody System has added yet another milestone product to the company's Integra lumbar interbody portfolio that will cater to a vast group of spine surgeons who perform posterior and transforaminal interbody fusions, including minimally invasive procedures.
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The Expandable Interbody System, which won the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year, is used to treat skeletally mature patients who suffer from degenerative disc disease (DDD). In a separate development, Integra reported the limited market release of its latest orthobiologic implant - the Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) Strip. Management's View Management at Integra is enthusiastic about the market releases of both the Interbody and the orthobiologic devices.
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Monday 11/17 Insider Buying Report: STMP, DDD
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As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.
On Wednesday, Stamps.com ( STMP )'s Director, G. Bradford Jones, made a $928,732 buy of STMP, purchasing 20,000 shares at a cost of $46.44 a piece. Stamps.com is trading up about 1.8% on the day Monday. This purchase marks the first one filed by Jones in the past twelve months.
And on Friday, Director G. Walter Loewenbaum II purchased $881,289 worth of 3D Systems ( DDD ), purchasing 26,479 shares at a cost of $33.28 each. This purchase marks the first one filed by Loewenbaum II in the past year. 3D Systems is trading up about 3.2% on the day Monday. So far Loewenbaum II is in the green, up about 6.6% on their purchase based on today's trading high of $35.47.
VIDEO: Monday 11/17 Insider Buying Report: STMP, DDD
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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And on Friday, Director G. Walter Loewenbaum II purchased $881,289 worth of 3D Systems ( DDD ), purchasing 26,479 shares at a cost of $33.28 each. VIDEO: Monday 11/17 Insider Buying Report: STMP, DDD The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. This purchase marks the first one filed by Jones in the past twelve months.
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And on Friday, Director G. Walter Loewenbaum II purchased $881,289 worth of 3D Systems ( DDD ), purchasing 26,479 shares at a cost of $33.28 each. VIDEO: Monday 11/17 Insider Buying Report: STMP, DDD The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. On Wednesday, Stamps.com ( STMP )'s Director, G. Bradford Jones, made a $928,732 buy of STMP, purchasing 20,000 shares at a cost of $46.44 a piece.
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And on Friday, Director G. Walter Loewenbaum II purchased $881,289 worth of 3D Systems ( DDD ), purchasing 26,479 shares at a cost of $33.28 each. VIDEO: Monday 11/17 Insider Buying Report: STMP, DDD The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. On Wednesday, Stamps.com ( STMP )'s Director, G. Bradford Jones, made a $928,732 buy of STMP, purchasing 20,000 shares at a cost of $46.44 a piece.
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And on Friday, Director G. Walter Loewenbaum II purchased $881,289 worth of 3D Systems ( DDD ), purchasing 26,479 shares at a cost of $33.28 each. VIDEO: Monday 11/17 Insider Buying Report: STMP, DDD The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. So far Loewenbaum II is in the green, up about 6.6% on their purchase based on today's trading high of $35.47.
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3D Systems Corporation's (DDD) Earnings: The Complete Guide With 5 Must-See Charts
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On Monday, 3D Systems released its official third-quarter earnings results, which didn't offer any new surprises compared to its preliminary third-quarter earnings that warned investors of prolonged manufacturing constraints and product shipment delays, and forced the company to trim its full-year guidance.
For the quarter, 3D Systems grew revenues by 23% year over year to $166.9 million, translating to $0.03 in earnings per share, or $0.18 per share on an adjusted basis. Analysts had lowered their expectations going into the report -- and 3D Systems' official results fell in line with the reduced consensus of generating $167.7 million in revenue and earning $0.17 per share on an adjusted basis. Overall, there were some encouraging aspects of 3D Systems' earnings, and some areas where it should work to improve in the future.
Key highlights
The bright spots of 3D Systems' earnings include a 121% year over year increase in its healthcare-related revenues, a 57% increase in design and manufacturing 3D printer sales by volume, and a 214% year-over-year increase in its direct-metal 3D printing revenues in the first nine months of 2014. Collectively, 3D Systems' design and manufacturing revenue represented more than 92% of the company's total revenue for the quarter. Additionally, 3D Systems' strong operational performance across these high-growth segments suggests that the products that make up the majority of 3D Systems' revenue are faring well in the marketplace.
3D Systems fell short in consumer revenues and not being able to keep up with demand of its direct-metal 3D printers. In the second quarter, 3D Systems delayed shipping its next-generation consumer 3D printers in an effort to improve the user experience, which spilled over into the third quarter, and ended up dragging consumer revenues down by 13% year over year to $11.8 million. Shipments are now officially under way and management expects that it should be able to drive revenue growth from the consumer segment in the fourth quarter.
On the metals front, 3D Systems has oversold its direct-metal 3D printing manufacturing capacity in every quarter since it acquired Phenix Systems in mid-2013. Consequently, 3D Systems opted to build a second manufacturing line, which is coming online now and should be fully operational in the first quarter of 2015 with sufficient capacity to meet growing future demand. In other words, 3D Systems' ongoing capacity constraints for its direct-metal 3D printers should begin to subside in the coming quarters.
An inverse relationship
Due to the persisting metal 3D printing capacity constraints and delayed consumer 3D printer shipments during the quarter, 3D Systems' organic growth rate -- the rate of annual revenue growth that doesn't account for acquisitions less than a year old -- continued to disappoint.
A positive consequence of 3D Systems' falling organic growth rate is that its order book has expanded, increasing 44% sequentially to $46 million -- a new record. According to management, about 70% of 3D Systems' order book is currently tied to its organic growth rate.
Despite these execution-related missteps around its consumer and direct-metal segments, 3D Systems' growing order book suggests that the underlying demand for its products and services remains unabated.
The margin story
3D Systems' third-quarter gross profit margin held steady from the second quarter, but fell about 480 basis points year over year. By segment, a rebound in 3D Systems' lush materials gross profit margin counterbalanced the slide that its 3D printers and products experienced -- the latter of which represented about 44% of total sales.
Although 3D Systems has attributed its declining product gross profit margin to a variety of temporary factors, including a high concentration of upcoming product launches and manufacturing capacity build-out, investors should continue to monitor the profitability of the company's printers and products to make sure more serious issues like pricing pressures aren't driving margins lower. After all, companies that can maintain their profitability in the face of increased competition often offer a differentiated product, and gross margins can provide added insight into this area.
A short-term trade-off
To capitalize on its market opportunity , 3D Systems' operating expenses continued to trend higher in the third quarter, and came at the expense of operating profits and net income. In other words, 3D Systems remains more focused on the long-term operating performance of the business than with short-term results.
Longer term, 3D Systems' management anticipates that its stepped-up investment in operating expenses will begin to normalize and will result in the company's operating leverage becoming more pronounced.
Inventories still rising
3D Systems' inventories continued to rise in the third quarter, which management attributed to acquiring Simbionix, a leading surgical simulation equipment company, and also from a buildup of inventory for existing products, especially around the ramping-up of its second metal 3D printing manufacturing line.
Given the nature of 3D Systems' inventory build and how it was in line with its sequential revenue growth on a total dollar basis, it doesn't appear to be raising any major flags.
It appears that the worst of 3D Systems' temporary execution issues around manufacturing constraints and delayed product shipments will soon be behind it, and investors should look for signs of improvement on this front in future quarters. However, 3D Systems' gross profit margin, particularly on the 3D printers themselves, is an area of concern that investors should continue to monitor going forward.
Execution issues aside, 3D Systems' earnings were quite decent for a company in the middle of a heavy investment period and actively working to improve its execution. As a long-term-focused 3D Systems shareholder, there isn't enough here for me to take action either way, so I'll simply continue holding on to my shares.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
The article 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings: The Complete Guide With 5 Must-See Charts originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple. 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 - 2014 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings: The Complete Guide With 5 Must-See Charts originally appeared on Fool.com. Analysts had lowered their expectations going into the report -- and 3D Systems' official results fell in line with the reduced consensus of generating $167.7 million in revenue and earning $0.17 per share on an adjusted basis. Consequently, 3D Systems opted to build a second manufacturing line, which is coming online now and should be fully operational in the first quarter of 2015 with sufficient capacity to meet growing future demand.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings: The Complete Guide With 5 Must-See Charts originally appeared on Fool.com. An inverse relationship Due to the persisting metal 3D printing capacity constraints and delayed consumer 3D printer shipments during the quarter, 3D Systems' organic growth rate -- the rate of annual revenue growth that doesn't account for acquisitions less than a year old -- continued to disappoint. Despite these execution-related missteps around its consumer and direct-metal segments, 3D Systems' growing order book suggests that the underlying demand for its products and services remains unabated.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings: The Complete Guide With 5 Must-See Charts originally appeared on Fool.com. Key highlights The bright spots of 3D Systems' earnings include a 121% year over year increase in its healthcare-related revenues, a 57% increase in design and manufacturing 3D printer sales by volume, and a 214% year-over-year increase in its direct-metal 3D printing revenues in the first nine months of 2014. An inverse relationship Due to the persisting metal 3D printing capacity constraints and delayed consumer 3D printer shipments during the quarter, 3D Systems' organic growth rate -- the rate of annual revenue growth that doesn't account for acquisitions less than a year old -- continued to disappoint.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings: The Complete Guide With 5 Must-See Charts originally appeared on Fool.com. For the quarter, 3D Systems grew revenues by 23% year over year to $166.9 million, translating to $0.03 in earnings per share, or $0.18 per share on an adjusted basis. Despite these execution-related missteps around its consumer and direct-metal segments, 3D Systems' growing order book suggests that the underlying demand for its products and services remains unabated.
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5 Key Insights From 3D Systems Corporation's (DDD) Earnings Call
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After surprising investors by releasing preliminary third-quarter earnings results a few weeks ago, 3D Systems ' official third-quarter earnings results didn't offer any new surprises when they were released on Monday. 3D Systems'earnings conference calldid, however, offer interesting insights for investors to mull over. Below are the most important takeaways from the call.
HPentering the 3D printing space is "enormously validating" to 3D Systems
During the Q&A segment, 3D Systems' management was asked about the ramifications of Hewlett-Packardentering the 3D printing market .
CEO Avi Reichental weighed in:
While it's true that HP's entrance into the 3D printing space may attract additional interest in 3D Systems' products, it may also highlight the shortcomings of competing technologies relative to HP's Multi Jet Fusion, which boasts being 10 times faster than leading selective laser sintering- and material extrusion-based 3D printers currently available. In my opinion , 3D Systems shouldn't discount HP's ability to translate its decades of 2D printing experience into a compelling 3D printing technology platform.
Headwinds that pressured results in recent quarters have been largely resolved
For two consecutive quarters, 3D Systems has highlighted issues around manufacturing constraints for its direct-metal 3D printers and product shipment delays for its some of its consumer-oriented 3D printers, both of which have weighed on quarterly results. Reichental doesn't expect these issues to bear as much weight on operating results going forward:
Throughout the call, management highlighted that it should have ample manufacturing capacity for its direct-metal 3D printers in both the short and long term, and that the company has begun shipping its previously delayed consumer 3D printers.
Expect a big splash at EuroMold 2014 in the coming weeks
Later this month, 3D Systems is expected to introduce several new products at EuroMold 2014, the world's largest 3D printing conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany.
According to Reichental:
Reichental also revealed that 3D Systems' larger-format direct-metal 3D printer is going to be called the ProX 400, which should help it better cater to large-scale industrial manufacturers:
3D Systems' operating leverage should begin to take hold in 2015
During the call, 3D Systems' CFO Damon Gregoire highlighted that the company's operating leverage is beginning to be restored, which he defines as revenues growing at a faster rate than operating expenses.
The slide that Gregoire is referring to:
Source: 3D Systems.
3D Systems' high-speed continuous 3D printing platform has a lot of potential
In order to meet the needs of Google 's Project Ara, a highly customizable modular smartphone component concept, 3D Systems was tasked with creating a high-speed continuous 3D printing platform capable of producing thousands of unique components daily.
While answering an analyst's question about acquisition of Xerox 's Wilsonville, Oregon, research and development team, Reichental also shed some light on the potential of this high-speed continuous 3D printing platform:
In other words, 3D Systems' innovative "racetrack" design, whereby print beds move on a track to different print head stations and can print components in a matter of minutes, could eventually cater to a wide variety of manufacturing applications.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
The article 5 Key Insights From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com.
Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and Google (A and C shares). The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and Google (A and C shares). 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 - 2014 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The article 5 Key Insights From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com. CEO Avi Reichental weighed in: While it's true that HP's entrance into the 3D printing space may attract additional interest in 3D Systems' products, it may also highlight the shortcomings of competing technologies relative to HP's Multi Jet Fusion, which boasts being 10 times faster than leading selective laser sintering- and material extrusion-based 3D printers currently available. Reichental doesn't expect these issues to bear as much weight on operating results going forward: Throughout the call, management highlighted that it should have ample manufacturing capacity for its direct-metal 3D printers in both the short and long term, and that the company has begun shipping its previously delayed consumer 3D printers.
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The article 5 Key Insights From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com. After surprising investors by releasing preliminary third-quarter earnings results a few weeks ago, 3D Systems ' official third-quarter earnings results didn't offer any new surprises when they were released on Monday. Headwinds that pressured results in recent quarters have been largely resolved For two consecutive quarters, 3D Systems has highlighted issues around manufacturing constraints for its direct-metal 3D printers and product shipment delays for its some of its consumer-oriented 3D printers, both of which have weighed on quarterly results.
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The article 5 Key Insights From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com. According to Reichental: Reichental also revealed that 3D Systems' larger-format direct-metal 3D printer is going to be called the ProX 400, which should help it better cater to large-scale industrial manufacturers: 3D Systems' operating leverage should begin to take hold in 2015 During the call, 3D Systems' CFO Damon Gregoire highlighted that the company's operating leverage is beginning to be restored, which he defines as revenues growing at a faster rate than operating expenses. 3D Systems' high-speed continuous 3D printing platform has a lot of potential In order to meet the needs of Google 's Project Ara, a highly customizable modular smartphone component concept, 3D Systems was tasked with creating a high-speed continuous 3D printing platform capable of producing thousands of unique components daily.
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The article 5 Key Insights From 3D Systems Corporation's ( DDD ) Earnings Call originally appeared on Fool.com. In my opinion , 3D Systems shouldn't discount HP's ability to translate its decades of 2D printing experience into a compelling 3D printing technology platform. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and Google (A and C shares).
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3D Systems Beats on Q3 Earnings, Revenues Lag Estimates - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported third-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 18 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents by 20%. However, the bottom line declined 37.8% compared with 26 cents earned in the year-ago quarter.
On a GAAP basis, earnings came in at 3 cents per share, plummeting 82.4% from 17 cents in the prior-year quarter.
3D Systems' business in the quarter was impacted by increasing expenses. Though demand for products remained strong, the company failed to reap the gains fully, owing to certain manufacturing and delivery constraints which weighed down on its earnings.
Quarterly Details
The company reported quarterly revenues of $166.9 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 23%. However, revenues fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $174 million.
The year-over-year upside was driven by an increased demand across all its categories, which translated into organic growth of 12%. However, this increase was partially offset by a delayed availability of the company's latest offerings, coupled with manufacturing constraints faced in the direct metal printer domain.
Organic growth was driven by a 57% increase in units sold of the designing and manufacturing printers organically. Design and manufacturing revenues grew 27% year over year to $155.2 million while print materials revenues improved 18%. Further, service revenues increased 29% while healthcare revenues surged a robust 121%.
New orders in the quarter totaled $46 million, reflecting a sequential increase of 44%. At the end of the quarter, 3D Systems had a backlog level of $8.3 million.
Margins
Gross margin remained flattish at 47.8% on a sequential basis. Despite strong margin growth in the company's Materials and Quickparts businesses, margins were adversely impacted by the sluggish revenue growth.
The operating margin contracted an astounding 1620 basis points to 4.9% from 21.1% recorded in the prior-year quarter. The huge decline can be attributed to a significant increase in research and development (R&D) expenditures as well as selling, general and administrative expenses.
Cash and Balance Sheet
3D Systems ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $377.3 million compared with $306.3 million as on Dec 31, 2013. In the quarter, the company's cash from operating activities came in at $8.6 million.
For the nine month period ended Sep 30, 2014, net cash flow from operating activities inched down to $27.9 million from $28.5 million in the prior-year comparable period.
Business Update
As evident from its capital allocation strategies, 3D Systems remains focused on expanding its presence in the high potential 3D printing market. In the quarter, the company acquired three service bureaus for its Quickparts business, namely, American Precision Prototyping, American Precision Machining and Laser Reproductions. These additions are intended to enhance 3D Systems' offerings in aerospace and industrial applications as well as aid its geographical expansion over the U.S.
These apart, the company added LayerWise to its direct metal printing division. This acquisition will enhance the company's production of medical, dental and aerospace precision metal parts. The company also closed the $120 million acquisition of Simbionix, the Cleveland, OH-based leading 3D surgical simulation and training company.
Simbionix complements 3D Systems' strength in printing patient-specific instruments and devices, which in turn, will significantly help in the advancement of healthcare industry. Furthermore, the company's training capabilities mark a positive for growth of the combined entity.
Moreover, 3D Systems has made a number of senior level personnel changes. Also, the company entered into a $150 million five-year credit facility to augment its liquidity and ensure free growth.
Outlook
The company reiterated its earnings and revenue guidance for fiscal 2014.
Revenues are expected in the range of $650 - $690 million. GAAP earnings per share are estimated in the band of 18 - 28 cents while non-GAAP earnings per share are projected in the range of 70 - 80 cents.
Management believes that despite short-run headwinds arising from mounting expenses, the company is favorably positioned to reap considerable benefits from the R&D investments, by the end of 2015. This Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) company remains optimistic about its long-term growth, backed by its persistent efforts to pursue innovation and meet the rising demand.
However, stiff competition from other players in the industry like Stratasys ( SSYS ), Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remains a concern.
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported third-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 18 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents by 20%. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, this increase was partially offset by a delayed availability of the company's latest offerings, coupled with manufacturing constraints faced in the direct metal printer domain.
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported third-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 18 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents by 20%. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Despite strong margin growth in the company's Materials and Quickparts businesses, margins were adversely impacted by the sluggish revenue growth.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported third-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 18 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents by 20%. Quarterly Details The company reported quarterly revenues of $166.9 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 23%.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported third-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 18 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents by 20%. 3D Systems' business in the quarter was impacted by increasing expenses.
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3D Systems gets a rise from Q3 results
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Futures Firm on Earnings; Global Shares Buoyed by China, Hong Kong Collaboration
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Stock futures were cautiously higher on Monday as the dearth of economic data and last week's record highs contributed to a more restrained early trade. Third-quarter earnings were keeping equities buoyant, however, with results from Sotheby's ( BID ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Dean Foods ( DF ), as well a modest rebound in oil prices contributing to this morning's very modest gains.
There is no economic data scheduled for Monday. The Treasury will auction 3-month and 6-month bills as well as 3-year notes later today. Also, Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren (non-voting, dove) will be giving a speech at Washington and Lee University after the close.
Overseas markets were all posting sizeable gains in the wake of the news that China's Shanghai and Hong Kong's Hang Seng will debut a link on November 17th that will allow investors access to China's $4.2 trillion equity market. Gains in most of Asia (the Nikkei fell 0.59%) spread through Europe with Monday's gains magnified by expectations that this week's EU-zone inflation data will give the ECB ammunition to pour more cash into the financial system.
-Dow Jones Industrial up 0.09%
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-Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.23%
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Nikkei down 0.59%
Hang Seng up 0.83%
Shanghai Composite up 2.27%
FTSE-100 up 0.40%
DAX-30 up 0.16%
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Third-quarter earnings were keeping equities buoyant, however, with results from Sotheby's ( BID ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Dean Foods ( DF ), as well a modest rebound in oil prices contributing to this morning's very modest gains. Stock futures were cautiously higher on Monday as the dearth of economic data and last week's record highs contributed to a more restrained early trade. Also, Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren (non-voting, dove) will be giving a speech at Washington and Lee University after the close.
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Third-quarter earnings were keeping equities buoyant, however, with results from Sotheby's ( BID ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Dean Foods ( DF ), as well a modest rebound in oil prices contributing to this morning's very modest gains. (+/-) Large cap tech: Mixed (+/-) Chip stocks: Flat http://money.cnn.com/quote/quote.html?symb=INTC (+) Software stocks: Higher (+) Hardware stocks: Higher (+) Internet stocks: Higher (+/-) Drug stocks: Mixed (+/-) Financial stocks: Mixed (+/-) Retail stocks: Mixed (+) Industrial stocks: Higher (-) Airlines: Lower (+/-) Autos Mixed (-) DNDN (-72.40%) Files Chapter 11 bankruptcy (-) GOGO (-7.45%) Misses Q3 loss expectations, revenue in-line, reaffirms FY14 guidance (-) GPRO (-6.27%) Announces plan to sell $800 mln in shares, does not plan to pay dividends 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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Third-quarter earnings were keeping equities buoyant, however, with results from Sotheby's ( BID ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Dean Foods ( DF ), as well a modest rebound in oil prices contributing to this morning's very modest gains. Gains in most of Asia (the Nikkei fell 0.59%) spread through Europe with Monday's gains magnified by expectations that this week's EU-zone inflation data will give the ECB ammunition to pour more cash into the financial system. (+/-) Large cap tech: Mixed (+/-) Chip stocks: Flat http://money.cnn.com/quote/quote.html?symb=INTC (+) Software stocks: Higher (+) Hardware stocks: Higher (+) Internet stocks: Higher (+/-) Drug stocks: Mixed (+/-) Financial stocks: Mixed (+/-) Retail stocks: Mixed (+) Industrial stocks: Higher (-) Airlines: Lower (+/-) Autos Mixed
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Third-quarter earnings were keeping equities buoyant, however, with results from Sotheby's ( BID ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Dean Foods ( DF ), as well a modest rebound in oil prices contributing to this morning's very modest gains. Stock futures were cautiously higher on Monday as the dearth of economic data and last week's record highs contributed to a more restrained early trade. The Treasury will auction 3-month and 6-month bills as well as 3-year notes later today.
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3D Systems Corporation's Q3 Earnings: Better than Stratasys', but Good Enough for a Rebound?
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The results are in, and investors have jumped on 3D Systems ' bandwagon again after the 3D-printing leader produced third-quarter earnings that were largely in line with Wall Street's expectations. A 4% rise in 3D Systems' stock price today may simply reflect widespread relief that the company, unlike its chief rival Stratasys , did not issue reduced forecasts for its full year . However, 3D Systems only bettered one of Wall Street's two key targets for the third quarter -- its $166.9 million top line came in slightly below the $167.7 million analysts had expected, but $0.18 in adjusted earnings per share was a penny better than the analyst consensus.
3D Systems held fast on its full-year guidance, which still calls for revenue to range from $650 million to $690 million, and for adjusted EPS to range from $0.70 to $0.80. With three quarters now in the tank, we can use the midpoints of these full-year ranges to estimate 3D Systems' expectations for its fourth quarter. Let's take a look at the results from this quarter and the expectations for the next, to see how they compare to 3D Systems' recent financial history:
The third quarter continued an unwelcome trend of declining growth, but it appears that investors are willing to overlook the recent past in the hope that 3D Systems can live up to its promises in the final quarter of 2014. The third quarter was the fourth consecutive quarter of lower sequential year-over-year revenue growth, and it was the seventh of the company's eight most recent quarters in which adjusted EPS was lower than it was the year before. However, both top and bottom lines look likely to reverse their trends in the fourth quarter, as 3D Systems expects revenue to rise 31.6% year over year, and also expects adjusted EPS to be higher year over year for the first time since the third quarter of 2013. The midpoints of both 3D Systems' top- and bottom-line guidance ranges also narrowly surpass what analysts had expected for the fourth quarter -- Wall Street had been looking for $203.7 million on the top line and $0.25 in adjusted EPS, but 3D Systems is effectively anticipating $203.4 million in revenue and $0.26 in adjusted EPS.
3D Systems continues to blame production issues for its declining margins, as the company's earnings report cites CEO Avi Reichental as saying that "while growing pains led to our revenue shortfall and pressured our gross profit margin, the fundamentals of our business are intact and our gross profit margins are poised to resume their expansion." Gross and net margins were both higher sequentially, but substantially weaker year over year -- gross margins fell from 52.6% in the year-ago quarter to 47.8% in the current quarter, and 3D Systems' adjusted net margin dropped from 19.3% all the way to 11.8%.
This is the third consecutive quarter in which 3D Systems has blamed shrinking margins on "growing pains," only now it's starting to blame its lower-than-expected revenue on these growing pains as well, as Reichental also pointed out that "[3D Systems] failed to fully capitalize on the robust demand for our direct metal and consumer products." The company's inability to serve this demand resulted in organic revenue growth of just 12% for the quarter, the second-lowest organic growth rate reported since 3D Systems began offering this metric in its reports in mid-2012:
3D Systems now claims a $46 million backlog, which has increased rapidly as the year progresses. The company reported just $28.8 million in backlog at the end of the first quarter. 3D Systems has already spent far more on capital expenditures this year than it ever has before -- $16.8 million for the first three quarters of 2014 against just $5.7 million in capex by this point last year -- to service its growing demand, and meeting more of it in the fourth quarter should help meet its rising growth expectations.
Investors need to keep a close eye on 3D Systems' organic growth rate and its EPS growth going forward. The company now has a well-established history of making excuses for disappointing growth, but investors have decided to give 3D Systems the benefit of the doubt today. Its ability to make good on its promises and finally deliver on its swelling backlog in the fourth quarter will be critical to regaining the trust it's lost in a year in which its shares have lost more than half of their value.
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The results are in, and investors have jumped on 3D Systems ' bandwagon again after the 3D-printing leader produced third-quarter earnings that were largely in line with Wall Street's expectations. A 4% rise in 3D Systems' stock price today may simply reflect widespread relief that the company, unlike its chief rival Stratasys , did not issue reduced forecasts for its full year . Follow him on Twitter @TMFBiggles or connect with him on LinkedIn for more insight into investing, markets, economic history, and cutting-edge technology.The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Let's take a look at the results from this quarter and the expectations for the next, to see how they compare to 3D Systems' recent financial history: The third quarter continued an unwelcome trend of declining growth, but it appears that investors are willing to overlook the recent past in the hope that 3D Systems can live up to its promises in the final quarter of 2014. However, both top and bottom lines look likely to reverse their trends in the fourth quarter, as 3D Systems expects revenue to rise 31.6% year over year, and also expects adjusted EPS to be higher year over year for the first time since the third quarter of 2013. 3D Systems continues to blame production issues for its declining margins, as the company's earnings report cites CEO Avi Reichental as saying that "while growing pains led to our revenue shortfall and pressured our gross profit margin, the fundamentals of our business are intact and our gross profit margins are poised to resume their expansion."
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Let's take a look at the results from this quarter and the expectations for the next, to see how they compare to 3D Systems' recent financial history: The third quarter continued an unwelcome trend of declining growth, but it appears that investors are willing to overlook the recent past in the hope that 3D Systems can live up to its promises in the final quarter of 2014. However, both top and bottom lines look likely to reverse their trends in the fourth quarter, as 3D Systems expects revenue to rise 31.6% year over year, and also expects adjusted EPS to be higher year over year for the first time since the third quarter of 2013. 3D Systems has already spent far more on capital expenditures this year than it ever has before -- $16.8 million for the first three quarters of 2014 against just $5.7 million in capex by this point last year -- to service its growing demand, and meeting more of it in the fourth quarter should help meet its rising growth expectations.
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However, both top and bottom lines look likely to reverse their trends in the fourth quarter, as 3D Systems expects revenue to rise 31.6% year over year, and also expects adjusted EPS to be higher year over year for the first time since the third quarter of 2013. 3D Systems has already spent far more on capital expenditures this year than it ever has before -- $16.8 million for the first three quarters of 2014 against just $5.7 million in capex by this point last year -- to service its growing demand, and meeting more of it in the fourth quarter should help meet its rising growth expectations. 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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2 Things to Watch for When 3D Systems Corporation Reports Earnings Next Week
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3D Systems will report third-quarter earnings before the market opens on Monday. Wall Street expects the 3D printing company to report $167.7 million in revenue and $0.17 in adjusted earnings per share for the quarter, which works out to year-over-year growth of 23.6% on the top line, and a 34.6% year-over-year decline in EPS.
Rival Stratasys got earnings season off to a poor start for 3D printing stocks earlier this week, as its disappointing fourth-quarter guidance has sparked fears of an industrywide slowdown. Can 3D Systems stand apart from Stratasys with stronger fourth-quarter expectations? Will it succumb to the same pressures as its peer? Investors will have a lot to look over in 3D Systems' report on Monday; but let's focus our attention on the most important metrics now.
Will 3D Systems' organic growth rate reaccelerate?
3D Systems has been famously acquisitive during the past few years. As a result, it's introduced a new metric into its quarterly earnings reports called organic growth , which reports only the increase in revenue that wasn't from recent acquisitions. Over time, all revenue becomes organic revenue as acquisitions are absorbed into the company; but the gap between overall growth and organic growth is perhaps the single best metric we have as investors for understanding 3D Systems' acquisitive strategy.
In the second quarter, organic growth fell to just 10% year over year, which is by far the lowest organic growth rate 3D Systems has reported since it began offering this metric in mid-2012. The company's overall revenue grew by 25.4%, which implies a sizable contribution from new businesses; but it was still the lowest quarterly revenue growth rate 3D Systems has reported in this decade:
Source: 3D Systems earnings reports.
In 3D Systems' second-quarter earnings call, CEO Avi Reichental blamed weak organic growth on a bloated order book, which was, in turn, blamed on demand exceeding the company's manufacturing capacity, as well as on decisions to delay the shipment of consumer 3D printers.
Still, if analyst expectations prove accurate -- 3D Systems only offers full-year guidance -- organic growth may look weak in the third quarter, as well. The bull case for 3D printing stocks depends on gangbuster growth rates, and multiple quarters of 10% or lower organic revenue growth would be a cause for concern. Company executives expect newly acquired businesses to account for less than 10% of total revenue in the second half of the year, so we're bound to get more clarity on this metric on Monday.
Can 3D Systems improve its (adjusted) bottom line?
Both 3D Systems and Stratasys have strayed rather far from GAAP earnings in their quarterly reports, as amortization costs eat into official profits. But unlike Stratasys, which has reported fairly strong adjusted EPS growth for most of the past two years, 3D Systems' adjusted earnings have actually been in decline for some time. If third-quarter expectations hold up, it will be the seventh time in the past eight quarters in which 3D Systems reports lower year-over-year adjusted EPS:
Source: 3D Systems earnings reports.
3D Systems has seen its margins -- adjusted and not -- fluctuate quite a bit in recent years. At the start of 2010, the company's net margin -- it didnt reportadjusted figures then -- was just 6.4%. From there, it surged to 22.2% in the final quarter of 2012 before dropping a long way back, and its second-quarter adjusted net margin was just 11%, with GAAP net margins at a razor-thin 1.4%. Company executives have offered up a number of excuses in their quarterly earnings calls as to why margins keep dropping, and have been promising margin expansion for a while now to no avail:
2014 second quarter:
2014 first quarter:
2013 fourth quarter:
2013 third quarter:
The nearly identical phrasing in the latter half of 2013 isn't a misprint -- it's clear that 3D Systems developed a script to explain why gross margins suffered sequential declines since the fourth quarter of 2013, and adjusted net margins were lower year over year in all four of the quoted quarters. The ideal result of greater scale in a growing industry should be improved pricing power, better cost controls, or a combination of both. 3D Systems hasn't shown investors either of these qualities yet, and investors should be very skeptical if management pulls out the same "we'll get it right next time, promise!" excuse that it's used for a year.
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Rival Stratasys got earnings season off to a poor start for 3D printing stocks earlier this week, as its disappointing fourth-quarter guidance has sparked fears of an industrywide slowdown. Respected publications like The Economist have compared this disruptive invention to the steam engine and the printing press; Business Insider calls it "the next trillion dollar industry." Follow him on Twitter @TMFBiggles or connect with him on LinkedIn for more insight into investing, markets, economic history, and cutting-edge technology.The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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As a result, it's introduced a new metric into its quarterly earnings reports called organic growth , which reports only the increase in revenue that wasn't from recent acquisitions. The company's overall revenue grew by 25.4%, which implies a sizable contribution from new businesses; but it was still the lowest quarterly revenue growth rate 3D Systems has reported in this decade: Source: 3D Systems earnings reports. If third-quarter expectations hold up, it will be the seventh time in the past eight quarters in which 3D Systems reports lower year-over-year adjusted EPS: Source: 3D Systems earnings reports.
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The company's overall revenue grew by 25.4%, which implies a sizable contribution from new businesses; but it was still the lowest quarterly revenue growth rate 3D Systems has reported in this decade: Source: 3D Systems earnings reports. If third-quarter expectations hold up, it will be the seventh time in the past eight quarters in which 3D Systems reports lower year-over-year adjusted EPS: Source: 3D Systems earnings reports. Company executives have offered up a number of excuses in their quarterly earnings calls as to why margins keep dropping, and have been promising margin expansion for a while now to no avail: 2014 second quarter: 2014 first quarter: 2013 fourth quarter: 2013 third quarter: The nearly identical phrasing in the latter half of 2013 isn't a misprint -- it's clear that 3D Systems developed a script to explain why gross margins suffered sequential declines since the fourth quarter of 2013, and adjusted net margins were lower year over year in all four of the quoted quarters.
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As a result, it's introduced a new metric into its quarterly earnings reports called organic growth , which reports only the increase in revenue that wasn't from recent acquisitions. Company executives have offered up a number of excuses in their quarterly earnings calls as to why margins keep dropping, and have been promising margin expansion for a while now to no avail: 2014 second quarter: 2014 first quarter: 2013 fourth quarter: 2013 third quarter: The nearly identical phrasing in the latter half of 2013 isn't a misprint -- it's clear that 3D Systems developed a script to explain why gross margins suffered sequential declines since the fourth quarter of 2013, and adjusted net margins were lower year over year in all four of the quoted quarters. 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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Pre-Market Earnings Report for November 10, 2014 : WWAV, RYN, DDD, TRQ, BID, EVEP, GOGO, DF, ZINC, INO, MPAA, OREX
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The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 11/10/2014. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
Whitewave Foods Company ( WWAV ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The beverages company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $0.26. This value represents a 36.84% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year WWAV has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 4.55%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for WWAV is 37.84 vs. an industry ratio of 17.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Rayonier Inc. ( RYN ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The building company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $0.20. This value represents a 54.55% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for RYN is 40.57 vs. an industry ratio of -17.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The computer company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $0.15. This value represents a 37.50% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 10 days. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 60.19 vs. an industry ratio of 27.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. ( TRQ ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The mining company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 1 analyst that follows the stock is $0.01. This value represents a 112.50% increase compared to the same quarter last year. TRQ missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2014 by -100%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for TRQ is 49.67 vs. an industry ratio of 10.20, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Sotheby's ( BID ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The auction company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.37. This value represents a 15.91% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for BID is 21.48 vs. an industry ratio of 30.60.
EV Energy Partners, L.P. ( EVEP ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The oil (us exp & production) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $0.25. This value represents a 4.17% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for EVEP is 72.58 vs. an industry ratio of 16.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Gogo Inc. ( GOGO ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The wireless (national) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.26. This value represents a 18.18% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year GOGO has met analyst expectations once and beat the expectations the other three quarters. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for GOGO is -16.99 vs. an industry ratio of 22.40.
Dean Foods Company ( DF ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The dairy company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.13. This value represents a 208.33% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for DF is -43.21 vs. an industry ratio of 13.30.
Horsehead Holding Corp. ( ZINC ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The metal processing & fabrication company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.22. This value represents a 266.67% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for ZINC is -33.60 vs. an industry ratio of 13.70.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( INO ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The biomedical (gene) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 1 analyst that follows the stock is $-0.11. This value represents a 8.33% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for INO is -15.38 vs. an industry ratio of -7.00.
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ( MPAA ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The auto (truck) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $0.35. This value represents a 2.78% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year MPAA has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 20%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2015 Price to Earnings ratio for MPAA is 20.29 vs. an industry ratio of 18.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. ( OREX ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. The biomedical (gene) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $0.05. This value represents a 126.32% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for OREX is -8.84 vs. an industry ratio of -7.00.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 60.19 vs. an industry ratio of 27.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. The oil (us exp & production) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $0.25.
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Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 60.19 vs. an industry ratio of 27.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for WWAV is 37.84 vs. an industry ratio of 17.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 60.19 vs. an industry ratio of 27.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for WWAV is 37.84 vs. an industry ratio of 17.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2014. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2014 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 60.19 vs. an industry ratio of 27.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. In the past year WWAV has beat the expectations every quarter.
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Stratasys Tops Q3 Earnings; Down on FY14 EPS Outlook Cut - Analyst Blog
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3D printing solutions provider Stratasys ( SSYS ) reported third-quarter 2014 adjusted earnings (excluding amortization, impairment and other one-time items but including stock-based compensation) of 49 cents which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 45 cents.
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Nonetheless, shares slumped 10.8% on yesterday's trade after the company revised down the fiscal 2014 earnings outlook.
Quarter Details
Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues soared 61.5% from the year-ago quarter to $203.6 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $196 million. The company witnessed improvement in the revenues of both Products and Services segments, which resulted from robust demand for its higher-margin products and services.
In the reported quarter, Product revenues on a non-GAAP basis were up 48.5% from the year-ago quarter to $160.2 million on the back of higher system sales and demand for consumables. Apart from this, non-GAAP Services revenues surged 144.7% from the year-ago quarter to $43.4 million, attributable to an increase in revenues from maintenance contracts and services, which reflects Stratasys' expanding installed systems base.
During the quarter, the company shipped 10,965 units of 3D printers and other additive manufacturing systems compared with 5,925 units sold in the year-ago quarter. The growth was primarily because of higher demand for MakerBot products and increased sales of higher-end Fortus and PolyJet systems.
Stratasys' adjusted gross margins (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses and including share-based compensation) contracted 44 basis points (bps) primarily due to acquisitions.
The company's adjusted operating expenses increased 62.2% year over year to $87.8 million. Moreover, as a percentage of revenues, operating expenses increased 18 bps year over year. The increase was primarily due to the Solid Concepts, Harvest Technologies and MakerBot acquisitions and investments in sales, marketing and research related to product innovations.
This increase in operating expenses impacted operating margins, which contracted 62 bps. Nonetheless, in dollar terms, Stratasys' adjusted operating income was up 54.9% year over year.
The company reported adjusted net income (excluding one-time items but including non-cash stock-based compensation expenses calculated on a proportionate tax basis) of $24.5 million compared with $13.8 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $383.5 million compared with $502.3 million in the previous quarter. Inventories for the quarter stood at $119.3 million as against $114.3 million reported in the previous quarter. The company does not have any long-term debt.
Guidance
Stratasys revised the fiscal 2014 earnings guidance. Management expects non-GAAP earnings in the range of $2.21-$2.31 down from $2.25 to $2.35 primarily due to the GrabCAD acquisition. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85 per share.
Nevertheless, the company reiterated its fiscal 2014 revenue guidance of $750-$770 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $763 million.
Management expects operating expenses related to sales & marketing and research & development to increase in 2014 to supplement the growing demand for Stratasys' solutions. These are expected to impact operating margins in the year. Also, the company expects to incur capital expenditures within $50 to $60 million for increasing its manufacturing capacity to cater to the higher demand for 3D solutions and printers.
Conclusion
Stratasys not only reported better-than-expected third-quarter results but also reiterated the fiscal 2014 revenue guidance. However, owing to its acquisition strategy the company cut the fiscal 2014 earnings forecast.
Despite the significant rise in the operating expenses affecting margins, these investments are expected to benefit Stratasys over the long run. The company has resorted to strategic acquisitions to enrich its offerings. The company's recent acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies are expected to incrementally benefit its top line, going forward.
However, the company expects expenses to rise further in fiscal 2014 for product enhancements and capacity increases to address growth opportunities. Although these investments are expected to impact margins in the short run, product launches and global expansion will help the company generate incremental sales over the long haul.
Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ).
Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): 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' adjusted gross margins (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses and including share-based compensation) contracted 44 basis points (bps) primarily due to acquisitions.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): 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. Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). 3D printing solutions provider Stratasys ( SSYS ) reported third-quarter 2014 adjusted earnings (excluding amortization, impairment and other one-time items but including stock-based compensation) of 49 cents which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 45 cents.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): 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. Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Quarter Details Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues soared 61.5% from the year-ago quarter to $203.6 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $196 million.
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): 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. In the reported quarter, Product revenues on a non-GAAP basis were up 48.5% from the year-ago quarter to $160.2 million on the back of higher system sales and demand for consumables.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock: Is Hewlett-Packard Company a Massive Threat?
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Now that investors have had a moment to digest the news that Hewlett-Packard Companywill be entering the 3D printing market in 2016, with a homegrown technology it's calling Multi Jet Fusion that it claims is at least 10 times faster than leading industrial 3D printing technologies, it's worth examining how it could affect 3D Systems Corporation 's underlying business and corresponding stock price. After all, 3D Systems could have much to lose given HP's deep understanding of inkjet technology, which it's adapted for 3D printing.
3D Systems on competition
3D Systems' management subscribes to the belief that the best way to become a meaningful player in the 3D printing industry is to offer a wide array of 3D printing technologies, because different technologies are often best suited for different 3D printing applications. In theory, the more applications that a 3D printing company can target, the more opportunities it could have to generate revenues. 3D Systems' portfolio consists of seven distinct technologies , meaning it should have the biggest market opportunity in 3D printing.
Although mindful of the competition, 3D Systems believes that it's the most vertically integrated 3D printing company in terms of having the most expansive 3D printing technology portfolio in the industry, and this gives it a first-mover advantage over the competition. During 3D Systems' second-quarterearnings call CEO Avi Reichental acknowledged HP as a competitor with "unlimited resources, capabilities, and technologies," but also acknowledged the high level of complexity required to become a meaningful and relevant 3D printing player in the design and manufacturing world.
Based on this logic, one could argue that HP's entrance into the 3D printing space will likely be muted, because it will initially be based on one technology. Historically, this logic has proven to be true, but it fails to take into account the potential for breakthrough innovations in 3D printing technology that could defy conventions.
The way it's been presented , HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology holds the potential to become a dynamic 3D printing technology platform with far greater flexibility than anything available today. Beyond thermoplastics, HP is currently investigating whether Multi Jet Fusion will also be compatible with ceramics and metals. If HP can successfully create a 3D printing platform that can easily switch between materials, it could have profound implications for the 3D printing industry. For 3D printing service bureaus, the value proposition that this would offer would mean that they may be able to bring new materials online without having to purchase additional 3D printers -- currently the status quo .
Longer term, HP envisions it could leverage Multi Jet Fusion to modify color, elasticity, texture, strength, detail, and electrical and thermal conductivity -- within a single 3D-printed part -- at the voxel (3D pixel) level. Although this vision is currently a moon shot, it could fundamentally change how products are made and would likely help drive stronger 3D printing adoption in manufacturing longer term.
Tick, tock
HP's 3D printer isn't expected to reach the market until sometime in 2016, meaning 3D Systems has a couple of years to respond to Multi Jet Fusion. In June, 3D Systems announced that it had delivered a working "factory from the future" prototype for Google 's Project Ara, which aims to create customized modular smartphone components on a larger scale.
To meet the complicated needs of creating a larger-scale customized manufacturing platform, 3D Systems opted to create a 3D printing "racetrack" whereby print beds move on a track to different print head stations, and multi-material smartphone components with conductive properties can be made in a matter of minutes -- up to 50 times faster than existing jetting technology. The video below highlights this potentially breakthrough technology that could pave the way for larger-scale 3D printing manufacturing.
Source: 3D Systems
Is HP a massive threat?
Later this month, 3D Systems is expected to showcase its 3D printing racetrack design in Frankfurt, Germany, at EuroMold 2014, the world's largest additive manufacturing conference, which should give investors an opportunity to better understand the technology and how it compares to HP's Multi Jet Fusion.
Until then, 3D Systems stockholders shouldn't discount that HP is a formidable competitor with deep pockets and comes armed with decades of experience manipulating droplets with 2D printers. Combined, these characteristics could allow HP to become a sizable threat to 3D Systems' underlying business and stockholders, especially if HP aggressively prices its 3D printer to attract market share.
While the financial impact on 3D Systems' underlying business will likely be negligible for the next few years, I still think it's advisable to monitor the trajectory of 3D Systems' printer revenues on a quarterly basis, because it may provide insight into how 3D Systems products are faring in the marketplace. Going a step further, investors could also monitor the company's 3D printer gross profit margins to determine if its products remain differentiated in an industry with increasing competition.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Stock: Is Hewlett-Packard Company a Massive Threat? Longer term, HP envisions it could leverage Multi Jet Fusion to modify color, elasticity, texture, strength, detail, and electrical and thermal conductivity -- within a single 3D-printed part -- at the voxel (3D pixel) level. In June, 3D Systems announced that it had delivered a working "factory from the future" prototype for Google 's Project Ara, which aims to create customized modular smartphone components on a larger scale.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Stock: Is Hewlett-Packard Company a Massive Threat? The way it's been presented , HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology holds the potential to become a dynamic 3D printing technology platform with far greater flexibility than anything available today. To meet the complicated needs of creating a larger-scale customized manufacturing platform, 3D Systems opted to create a 3D printing "racetrack" whereby print beds move on a track to different print head stations, and multi-material smartphone components with conductive properties can be made in a matter of minutes -- up to 50 times faster than existing jetting technology.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Stock: Is Hewlett-Packard Company a Massive Threat? Now that investors have had a moment to digest the news that Hewlett-Packard Companywill be entering the 3D printing market in 2016, with a homegrown technology it's calling Multi Jet Fusion that it claims is at least 10 times faster than leading industrial 3D printing technologies, it's worth examining how it could affect 3D Systems Corporation 's underlying business and corresponding stock price. 3D Systems on competition 3D Systems' management subscribes to the belief that the best way to become a meaningful player in the 3D printing industry is to offer a wide array of 3D printing technologies, because different technologies are often best suited for different 3D printing applications.
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The article 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Stock: Is Hewlett-Packard Company a Massive Threat? Now that investors have had a moment to digest the news that Hewlett-Packard Companywill be entering the 3D printing market in 2016, with a homegrown technology it's calling Multi Jet Fusion that it claims is at least 10 times faster than leading industrial 3D printing technologies, it's worth examining how it could affect 3D Systems Corporation 's underlying business and corresponding stock price. The way it's been presented , HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology holds the potential to become a dynamic 3D printing technology platform with far greater flexibility than anything available today.
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EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Inflows
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Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), which added 22,800,000 units, or a 1.9% increase week over week.
And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the Proshares Ultra MidCap400 ( MVV ), which added 950,000 units, for a 36.9% increase in outstanding units. Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 0.2%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is higher by about 0.8%.
VIDEO: EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Inflows
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Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 0.2%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is higher by about 0.8%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the Proshares Ultra MidCap400 ( MVV ), which added 950,000 units, for a 36.9% increase in outstanding units. VIDEO: EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Inflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 0.2%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is higher by about 0.8%. Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), which added 22,800,000 units, or a 1.9% increase week over week. VIDEO: EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Inflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 0.2%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is higher by about 0.8%. Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), which added 22,800,000 units, or a 1.9% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the Proshares Ultra MidCap400 ( MVV ), which added 950,000 units, for a 36.9% increase in outstanding units.
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Among the largest underlying components of MVV, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 0.2%, and Aarons ( AAN ) is higher by about 0.8%. Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), which added 22,800,000 units, or a 1.9% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the Proshares Ultra MidCap400 ( MVV ), which added 950,000 units, for a 36.9% increase in outstanding units.
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3 Things to Watch For When Stratasys, Ltd. Reports Earnings Tomorrow
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Stratasys will report its third-quarter financial results before the opening bell on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The company has not provided guidance for the quarter (only for the full fiscal year), but Wall Street's analysts expect the 3-D printing leader to earn $0.57 per share on revenue of $195.5 million. These estimates would represent year-over-year growth of 55% on the top line and 27% on the bottom line, and investors seem to be expecting good news, since Stratasys' stock is up more than 25% since it reported second-quarter earnings with upgraded full-year guidance.
As one of the two leading companies in the red-hot 3D printing space, Stratasys' earnings are always the source of much investor interest and speculation. But some elements of the company's upcoming report will be more closely watched than others. Let's dig into some of Stratasys' key data points to figure out what's most likely to move its stock on Wednesday and beyond.
Will Stratasys boost its guidance again heading into the fourth quarter?
Stratasys has grown so quickly that it's found itself having to raise its guidance ranges on a fairly regular basis over the past couple of years. Here's what that's looked like since the end of 2012 for Stratasys' top-line guidance:
Sources: Stratasys earnings reports.
Stratasys tends to boost its revenue guidance more frequently than it boosts EPS guidance -- since the end of 2012, it's only raised EPS guidance once, and that was when it raised full-year guidance from the $2.15 to $2.25 range to a new range of $2.25 to $2.35. The company's guidance boost in the second quarter was massive -- a $90 million upgrade works out to roughly 13% more revenue for the full year, and boosts year-over-year revenue growth expectations from 38% to 56% over 2013's $486.8 million top line.
On the other hand, Stratasys' EPS guidance boost only increased year-over-year growth expectations from 20% to 26% from the $1.84 in adjusted earnings per share the company reported for its 2013 fiscal year. Stratasys bulls are willing to ride the company's revenue as it screams into the stratosphere, but bears continue to wait on the sidelines for net margins (particularly on the GAAP side) to return to pre-Objet-merger levels. Thus far, the bulls look to be right, but if Stratasys has to change course on its optimistic new projections -- or even boosts its top-line guidance while leaving its EPS estimates alone -- its fall surge could reverse as profit concerns resurface.
How fast will MakerBot grow?
Stratasys bought consumer 3D printer superstar MakerBot a little over a year ago, and it began reporting MakerBot's revenue, though not its profitability, in the third quarter of 2013, the first quarter after the deal closed. Earlier data, supplied after the merger, can be used to paint a more complete picture of a company experiencing rapid (but somewhat erratic) growth:
Source: Stratasys financial statements.
*2013 and 1H 2013 data converted to quarterly on 1-4 and 1-2 ratio, respectively, when used to calculate sequential growth rates for quarterly periods that follow.
As you can see, MakerBot produced more sales in the second quarter of 2014 than it did during the first half of 2013, and its limited financial data indicate that MakerBot's strongest growth takes place in the second and fourth quarters. Since MakerBot's 3D printers range in price from $1,375 to $6,500, we can explain the variance in sales through "Dads and grads" -- fourth-quarter sales are obviously holiday-driven and second-quarter sales can most likely be explained by sales to educational institutions or to the parents of interested students.
Will we see a similar drop in third-quarter sales this year as occurred last year? This will be the first year that we'll actually be able to examine MakerBot's year-over-year quarterly growth rates, so seasonal differences or not, it will be very interesting to see how the segment's performing now that it's been fully integrated into Stratasys.
When will Stratasys' bottom line -- GAAP or adjusted -- become more relevant?
Since its merger with Objet, Stratasys' earnings reports have veered rather far from their previous displays of profitability, to the point where reading the company's quarterly filings from top to bottom over the past two years has become almost like reading two different company reports that were awkwardly stapled together. On a pro forma basis, Stratasys-plus-Objet has grown both top and bottom lines at a brisk clip:
Sources: Stratasys earnings reports.
*Q3 data based on current analyst consensus. Q4 data based on Stratasys full-year estimates, less Q1 + Q2 reported results and Q3 consensus.
Stratasys' guidance implies some pretty impressive growth for the third quarter, at least on a non-GAAP basis. However, the picture looks less rosy when you compare Stratasys' top-line growth rate to its adjusted EPS growth -- if fourth-quarter EPS does come in at $0.78 as analysts expect, it will be the first time in the past six quarters that adjusted EPS has grown faster than revenue. No one appears to expect Stratasys' bottom-line growth to outpace its top line in the third quarter. But while everyone is focused on Stratasys' adjusted results, its GAAP numbers continue to look pretty darn ugly:
Sources: Stratasys earnings reports.
*Q3 data based on current analyst consensus. Q4 data based on Stratasys full-year estimates, less Q1 + Q2 reported results and Q3 consensus.
Stratasys' GAAP EPS tanked after its merger with Objet, and while this metric has improved somewhat in 2014, it has not been in positive territory on a trailing-12-month basis since the end of 2012. This can't be blamed on stock-based compensation, which can often produce huge swings in a high-tech company's earnings as it pays out millions to retain highly qualified employees and executives. For the first six months of 2014, Stratasys has adjusted away more than $38 million in the amortization of intangible assets (commonly used to write off goodwill from acquisitions) to reach its non-GAAP earnings figures, which is the equivalent of nearly 19% of its total sales for those two quarters. In contrast, famously acquisitive competitor 3D Systems amortized just $17.4 million in intangibles --roughly 6% of over $299 million in first-half sales -- over the same period.
This is important to watch because it has occasionally been highlighted as a reason to be wary of 3D Systems, which has bought up so many companies that its intangible assets became the largest component of its balance sheet .
Sources: 3D Systems and Stratasys earnings reports.
With nearly twice the level of intangibles as a share of its balance sheet as 3D Systems, you can expect Stratasys to show uglier GAAP earnings for a while as it works that huge glob of accounting goo snake-like through its system. This huge discrepancy makes it hard to take either Stratasys' GAAP or adjusted earnings seriously as a measure of its profitability. Instead, investors may want to focus on Stratasys' operating cash flow, which has been barely positive so far in 2014 and has not been positive on a trailing-12-month basis since mid-2013:
SSYS Cash from Operations (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
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Stratasys bulls are willing to ride the company's revenue as it screams into the stratosphere, but bears continue to wait on the sidelines for net margins (particularly on the GAAP side) to return to pre-Objet-merger levels. Thus far, the bulls look to be right, but if Stratasys has to change course on its optimistic new projections -- or even boosts its top-line guidance while leaving its EPS estimates alone -- its fall surge could reverse as profit concerns resurface. For the first six months of 2014, Stratasys has adjusted away more than $38 million in the amortization of intangible assets (commonly used to write off goodwill from acquisitions) to reach its non-GAAP earnings figures, which is the equivalent of nearly 19% of its total sales for those two quarters.
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The company's guidance boost in the second quarter was massive -- a $90 million upgrade works out to roughly 13% more revenue for the full year, and boosts year-over-year revenue growth expectations from 38% to 56% over 2013's $486.8 million top line. However, the picture looks less rosy when you compare Stratasys' top-line growth rate to its adjusted EPS growth -- if fourth-quarter EPS does come in at $0.78 as analysts expect, it will be the first time in the past six quarters that adjusted EPS has grown faster than revenue. But while everyone is focused on Stratasys' adjusted results, its GAAP numbers continue to look pretty darn ugly: Sources: Stratasys earnings reports.
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Here's what that's looked like since the end of 2012 for Stratasys' top-line guidance: Sources: Stratasys earnings reports. On the other hand, Stratasys' EPS guidance boost only increased year-over-year growth expectations from 20% to 26% from the $1.84 in adjusted earnings per share the company reported for its 2013 fiscal year. Since its merger with Objet, Stratasys' earnings reports have veered rather far from their previous displays of profitability, to the point where reading the company's quarterly filings from top to bottom over the past two years has become almost like reading two different company reports that were awkwardly stapled together.
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On the other hand, Stratasys' EPS guidance boost only increased year-over-year growth expectations from 20% to 26% from the $1.84 in adjusted earnings per share the company reported for its 2013 fiscal year. But while everyone is focused on Stratasys' adjusted results, its GAAP numbers continue to look pretty darn ugly: Sources: Stratasys earnings reports. Sources: 3D Systems and Stratasys earnings reports.
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Can Hewlett-Packard Dominate the 3D Printing Industry? - Analyst Blog
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Hewlett-Packard 's ( HPQ ) announcement mid last week regarding its entry into the 3D printing market led to a mini collapse among the current prominent players such as Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ). However, as the initial bout of selling subsided, shares gained some ground as investors realized that HP 3D Print systems would not begin to ship until 2016, leaving these companies approximately a year's time to expand their market share.
Nevertheless, H-P can leverage its strong sales network to reach out to a wider number of customers in a short span of time. Moreover, H-P 3D printing solutions are based on Multi Jet Fusion Technology which is expected to deliver higher productivity and quality in a cost effective manner. These two factors along with H-P's large scale of operations and significant research and development budget are expected to enable it to become a dominant force in the 3D printing market.
Also, now that the company is expected to split into two separate units, it would be able to focus on the emerging 3D printing segment as well.
Industry experts believe that despite the increasing competition, all the 3D printing solution providers have enough scope to grow and carve out position for themselves.
Moreover, favorable forecasts by market research firms such as Gartner, IDC and Canalys make the 3D technology stocks an attractive investment option. Per Gartner, worldwide shipments of 3D printers are expected to increase 100% through 2018. IDC predicted that the 3D printer market will witness a compound annual growth rate of 29% from 2012-2017. Canalys expects the global 3D printing market to soar from $2.5 billion in 2013 to $16.2 billion in 2018.
The 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term investment opportunity as a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs are resorting to 3D solutions for their primary designing and product modeling. We, therefore, believe that the adoption rate and cost control measures will be important factors determining the fortune of the players in this segment.
Currently, H-P and Stratasys have a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while 3D Systems has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Investors may also consider DST Systems ( DST ) which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Hewlett-Packard 's ( HPQ ) announcement mid last week regarding its entry into the 3D printing market led to a mini collapse among the current prominent players such as Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ). Click to get this free report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report DST SYSTEMS (DST): 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. Moreover, H-P 3D printing solutions are based on Multi Jet Fusion Technology which is expected to deliver higher productivity and quality in a cost effective manner.
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Click to get this free report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report DST SYSTEMS (DST): 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. Hewlett-Packard 's ( HPQ ) announcement mid last week regarding its entry into the 3D printing market led to a mini collapse among the current prominent players such as Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ). Currently, H-P and Stratasys have a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while 3D Systems has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Click to get this free report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report DST SYSTEMS (DST): 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. Hewlett-Packard 's ( HPQ ) announcement mid last week regarding its entry into the 3D printing market led to a mini collapse among the current prominent players such as Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ). These two factors along with H-P's large scale of operations and significant research and development budget are expected to enable it to become a dominant force in the 3D printing market.
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Click to get this free report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report DST SYSTEMS (DST): 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. Hewlett-Packard 's ( HPQ ) announcement mid last week regarding its entry into the 3D printing market led to a mini collapse among the current prominent players such as Stratasys ( SSYS ) and 3D Systems ( DDD ). Per Gartner, worldwide shipments of 3D printers are expected to increase 100% through 2018.
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3 Growth Stocks Hitting 52-Week Lows
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When we think of growth stocks, we generally think of the share prices soaring near 52-week highs, and not the ones which have plunged to 52-week lows. However, patient investors should take a second look at these fallen stocks to see if they can still bounce back in the future, since distressed stocks can often yield the best long-term returns provided that the long-term story remains intact .
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Let's take a look at three such stocks -- 3D Systems , Amazon.com , and Pandora Media .
3D Systems
3D Systems, one of the most well-known names in 3D printing, plunged from an all-time high of $96 at the start of 2014 to around $37. .
Over the past seven years, 3D Systems acquired a portfolio of companies (around 50) to inorganically grow into a 3D printing giant. The problem with that approach is that it was costly, unpredictable, and often consists of too many moving parts.
Last quarter, 3D Systems' revenue rose 25% year-over-year to $151.5 million, but missed the consensus estimate of $162.3 million. On a non-GAAP basis, it earned $0.16, which also missed estimates by two cents. To make matters worse, its organic growth rate, which doesn't account for acquisitions, only came in at 10% -- down from 28% in the previous quarter and 30% in the prior year quarter.
On Oct. 22, 3D Systems warned that capacity constraints would result in a failure to meet market demand for 3D printers and parts during the third quarter. Earlier this year, inventory problems already caused it to delay shipments of its consumer-facing Cube 3D printer. As a result of these production issues, the company revised its third quarter and full year guidance:
Source: Company press releases, Thomson Reuters consensus estimates.
3D Systems remains on track to meet estimates for the full year, but product delays, production constraints, and lackluster organic growth have convinced investors to flee the stock. When 3D Systems reports earnings on Nov. 10, contrarian investors should check if 3D Systems' organic growth rate came in above 10% during the quarter. If it did, and management mentions improvements in control over inventory and shipments, the stock's year-long decline might finally be over.
Amazon.com
Amazon is well known for its double-digit revenue growth and its flimsy bottom line, but most investors hadn't expected the jaw-dropping loss of $0.95 per share it posted in the third quarter. That was a sharp drop from the loss of $0.09 per share it posted a year earlier, and far worse than the loss of $0.74 per share analysts had expected. Revenue climbed 20% year-over-year to $20.58 billion, but also fell short of the consensus estimate of $20.9 billion.
Amazon also offered weak guidance for the current holiday quarter, expecting revenue to come in between $27.3 billion to $30.3 billion, and for its adjusted profit to come in between a loss of $570 million to a profit of $430 million. Wall Street had expected sales of $30.9 billion on a profit of $460.5 billion. In response to those bleak numbers, Amazon stock plunged as much as 10% on Oct. 24, resulting in a 26% year-to-date decline. But even after that drop, the stock still trades with a whopping forward P/E of 246.
In the past, Amazon focused on beating eBay and brick-and-mortar bookstores like Barnes & Noble . Today, it's declaring war on Netflix with streaming videos and set-top boxes, Google with home delivery and forked Android devices, and PayPal with Amazon Local Register. It even bought game streaming site Twitch for $970 million and test launched delivery drones.While it makes sense for Amazon to expand its Prime ecosystem with new products and services, it may also need to slow down and streamline these scattergun strategies.
However, long-term investors should remember that Amazon is still in the process of tethering more users to its ecosystem. In a few years, Amazon might dominate both product searches and media consumption across multiple devices with an iron fist, making its current top and bottom line woes seem fairly trivial. Moreover, Amazon's trailing P/S ratio is currently near a 5-year low, indicating that the stock is certainly getting oversold by that measure.
Pandora Media
Internet radio giant Pandora Media, which hit an all-time high of $37 back in February, is now down over 27% since the beginning of the year.
Last quarter, Pandora's revenue rose 42% year-over-year on a GAAP-adjusted basis to $239.6 million. Mobile revenue climbed 52% to $188 million, while local advertising revenue soared 118% to $41.8 million. Its market share of the U.S. radio listening market also climbed to 9.06%, up from 7.77% in the prior year quarter. Content acquisition costs paid to record companies gobbled up 46% of Pandora's revenue -- slightly down from 46% a year earlier -- but those costs still caused a net loss of $2 million for the quarter.
The big difference between Pandora and its rival Spotify is that Pandora generates 81% of its revenue from ads, while paid member subscriptions account for around 85% of Spotify's top line. The weakness in Pandora's model is that it depends on a large base of free users to listen to songs for a longer time to accumulate ad revenue. But at the same time, longer listener hours on its ad-free premium service, Pandora One, equals higher royalty payments to record companies minus the ad revenue. That's why it's worrisome that active listeners only grew 5.2% year-over-year to 76.5 million last quarter, while listener hours climbed 25% to 4.99 billion.
Pandora engages in a delicate balancing act to keep ads churning along strongly enough to offset royalties. Unfortunately, the company now faces several heavyweight competitors -- including Apple 's iTunes, Google's Play Music, and Amazon Prime Music -- which could disrupt that balance. Nonetheless, investors should also remember that Pandora stock is the cheapest it's been since the beginning of the year, in terms of P/E and P/S ratios, and that its dominant market share is still growing.
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Today, it's declaring war on Netflix with streaming videos and set-top boxes, Google with home delivery and forked Android devices, and PayPal with Amazon Local Register. It even bought game streaming site Twitch for $970 million and test launched delivery drones.While it makes sense for Amazon to expand its Prime ecosystem with new products and services, it may also need to slow down and streamline these scattergun strategies. In a few years, Amazon might dominate both product searches and media consumption across multiple devices with an iron fist, making its current top and bottom line woes seem fairly trivial.
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Last quarter, 3D Systems' revenue rose 25% year-over-year to $151.5 million, but missed the consensus estimate of $162.3 million. 3D Systems remains on track to meet estimates for the full year, but product delays, production constraints, and lackluster organic growth have convinced investors to flee the stock. Pandora Media Internet radio giant Pandora Media, which hit an all-time high of $37 back in February, is now down over 27% since the beginning of the year.
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Last quarter, 3D Systems' revenue rose 25% year-over-year to $151.5 million, but missed the consensus estimate of $162.3 million. Amazon also offered weak guidance for the current holiday quarter, expecting revenue to come in between $27.3 billion to $30.3 billion, and for its adjusted profit to come in between a loss of $570 million to a profit of $430 million. Content acquisition costs paid to record companies gobbled up 46% of Pandora's revenue -- slightly down from 46% a year earlier -- but those costs still caused a net loss of $2 million for the quarter.
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Let's take a look at three such stocks -- 3D Systems , Amazon.com , and Pandora Media . That was a sharp drop from the loss of $0.09 per share it posted a year earlier, and far worse than the loss of $0.74 per share analysts had expected. Content acquisition costs paid to record companies gobbled up 46% of Pandora's revenue -- slightly down from 46% a year earlier -- but those costs still caused a net loss of $2 million for the quarter.
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Hewlett-Packard Company's 3D Printing Ambitions Emerging
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Ever since Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman announced a year ago that the king of 2D printing would enter the 3D printing market by mid-2014 -- a time frame later pushed back to "late 2014" -- speculation has run rampant. Much of the rumormongering has centered on HP buying out one of the existing 3D printing players, such as 3D Systems , Stratasys , ExOne , Arcam , or voxeljet . This is despite the fact that Whitman was quoted as saying that HP's 3D printing offering would be "new technology." Other than that tidbit and Whitman specifying that the offering would not be geared to the consumer market, there has not been any information from HP about its 3D printing plans.
Some of the suspense may end on Wednesday. There's buzz that HP's "big unveil" of its initial 3D printing offering will take place at an event the company is hosting in New York City that's being marketed with the tagline "Reimagine the Possibilities."
Regardless of what Wednesday brings, we already can deduce some of HP's 3D printing plans -- or at least its future ambitions -- by an employment ad that it recently placed.
Here's the ad :
We can glean a few things from this ad. First, the mention of a robotics platform indicates HP might be aiming to enter the longer-run manufacturing space. Currently, 3D printers are almost universally discrete machines that aren't incorporated into manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines. This will change, however, if Project Ara is successful. Ara involves a team-up of 3D Systems and Google to develop a high-speed, continuous, fabrication-grade 3D printing platform to produce Google's customizable, open-source, modular smartphones. The platform has potential implications beyond just Google's phones, as it could be a springboard to other manufacturing applications.
Second, the mention of "hybrid" likely refers to a machine that has both 3D printing and conventional subtractive manufacturing capabilities. Mitsubishi introduced such a hybrid -- the LUMEX Avance-25 -- to the North American market earlier this year. At the time I wrote about this product launch , this machine was reportedly the world's only 3D printer/conventional manufacturing machine hybrid. It has metal 3D printing and high-speed milling capabilities.
Lastly, the 3D printing of glass -- or any material -- "onto items that are already mass produced" and "on the surface of objects that are not planar" would be quite novel. None of the 3D printers manufactured by any of the publicly traded 3D printing companies possess these capabilities. However, privately held Optomec does make a 3D printer that can print metals onto existing nonplanar structures. Its Laser Engineered Net Shaping, or LENS, printer is used by some customers for repairing existing metal components. In addition to its LENS system, the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company also makes the Aerosol Jet, which prints conductive materials. Optomec has ties with Stratasys, as the two companies teamed on a project a couple of years ago that produced the world's first conventional (plastics, in this case) 3D printing/electronics 3D printing hybrid structure -- a "smart wing" for an unmanned aerial vehicle.
We'll have to wait to see what future details emerge about HP's work on the 3D printing of glass onto existing structures. One application that comes to mind is the printing of glass screens onto variously shaped consumer electronic devices.
Bottom line
The recently placed employment ad suggests that HP Labs is working on developing a unique and ambitious 3D printing technology and platform that involves the printing of glass and other nonorganic materials onto existing, nonplanar structures.
While HP has had well-publicized problems executing in recent years, investors in the 3D printing space shouldn't shrug off the company's entrance into the market. HP has deep pockets, and Meg Whitman has been doing a good job turning the company around. That said, given the growth dynamics of the 3D printing space -- the market is projected to increase in size by sevenfold to more than $21 billion by 2020 -- HP's success in the market wouldn't necessarily equate to trouble for the existing players.
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There's buzz that HP's "big unveil" of its initial 3D printing offering will take place at an event the company is hosting in New York City that's being marketed with the tagline "Reimagine the Possibilities." Optomec has ties with Stratasys, as the two companies teamed on a project a couple of years ago that produced the world's first conventional (plastics, in this case) 3D printing/electronics 3D printing hybrid structure -- a "smart wing" for an unmanned aerial vehicle. While HP has had well-publicized problems executing in recent years, investors in the 3D printing space shouldn't shrug off the company's entrance into the market.
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Ara involves a team-up of 3D Systems and Google to develop a high-speed, continuous, fabrication-grade 3D printing platform to produce Google's customizable, open-source, modular smartphones. Bottom line The recently placed employment ad suggests that HP Labs is working on developing a unique and ambitious 3D printing technology and platform that involves the printing of glass and other nonorganic materials onto existing, nonplanar structures. The article Hewlett-Packard Company's 3D Printing Ambitions Emerging originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Ever since Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman announced a year ago that the king of 2D printing would enter the 3D printing market by mid-2014 -- a time frame later pushed back to "late 2014" -- speculation has run rampant. Bottom line The recently placed employment ad suggests that HP Labs is working on developing a unique and ambitious 3D printing technology and platform that involves the printing of glass and other nonorganic materials onto existing, nonplanar structures. That said, given the growth dynamics of the 3D printing space -- the market is projected to increase in size by sevenfold to more than $21 billion by 2020 -- HP's success in the market wouldn't necessarily equate to trouble for the existing players.
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Other than that tidbit and Whitman specifying that the offering would not be geared to the consumer market, there has not been any information from HP about its 3D printing plans. Regardless of what Wednesday brings, we already can deduce some of HP's 3D printing plans -- or at least its future ambitions -- by an employment ad that it recently placed. Bottom line The recently placed employment ad suggests that HP Labs is working on developing a unique and ambitious 3D printing technology and platform that involves the printing of glass and other nonorganic materials onto existing, nonplanar structures.
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RAPID 2014: Key Takeaways From North America's Largest 3D Printing Conference
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller and Motley Fool industrials analyst Blake Bos share their biggest takeaways from attending RAPID 2014, a 3D printing-focused conference held in Detroit.
Throughout RAPID 2014, Blake and Steve were struck by the sheer number of metal 3D printers from a host of different vendors, including Arcam , 3D Systems , ExOne , EOS, and many others. What Blake and Steve found particularly interesting was the level of competition for a product only expected to move hundreds of units per year. According to Wohlers Report 2014, 348 metal 3D printers were sold in 2013, representing an increase of 75.8% over 2012 activity.
Granted, a metal 3D printer can easily cost upward of $500,000, meaning there's potentially hundreds of millions in revenue at stake for leading metal 3D printing vendors.
As far as opportunities for investors, Arcam is the only pure-play metal 3D printing company, which recently reported strong earnings and uses a metal 3D printing technology called Electron Beam Melting, or EBM. EBM is currently a less popular metal 3D printing technology than direct metal laser sintering, or DMLS, which is employed by 3D Systems, EOS, and Renishaw , but the hope is that the uses for EBM will be expanded in the future.
Additionally, investors looking to get more diversified exposure to the 3D printing industry at large, including the rapidly growing metal 3D printing space, could consider 3D Systems for their portfolio. However, investors considering 3D Systems should also be aware of the risks associated with the company, as well as the fact that it recently experienced execution issues .
Check out the video below to hear Blake's and Steve's biggest takeaways from RAPID 2014. A full transcript follows the video.
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Blake Bos: Blake and Steve here, folks. We're in Detroit, Michigan. What are we doing here, Steve?
Steve Heller: We're at the Big M/RAPID 2014.
Bos: The Big M, folks. It's huge.
Heller: Largest additive manufacturing-focused conference -- that's 3D printing, for you readers, folks.
Bos: For 3D printing nerds like us, it's nirvana. We've got all the companies here. We've got ExOne, we have Arcam, we have 3D Systems, Stratasys , Incodema...
Heller: EOS.
Bos: EOS. Yes, it's too many to name. We talked to them all. We got a bunch of good information, and we're going to wrap it all up for you right here, folks, give our biggest takeaways of the two days we've spent here so far.
I'll let you lead it off, Steve. What's your No. 1?
Heller: Let's go M for Metals.
Bos: Yes, M for Metals.
Heller: Big focus on metal 3D printing. Particularly, direct metal laser sintering seems to be the prevailing technology. That's the technology that General Electric is using to 3D-print its LEAP engine fuel nozzle, which will be pioneering larger-scale manufacturing runs -- 40,000 units a year -- which will be an industry first.
Bos: Yes, that's definitely an industry first. The majority of the industry right now -- 3D printing, additive manufacturing -- is plastics. But from what we learned here, metal is where it's at. That's where the growth engine is at. That's where everybody wants to be.
Heller: Exactly, yes. Wohlers Associates put out their report [on the state of the industry]. In 2013, unit growth for metal 3D printing was up about 75% from 2012 levels.
A lot of that actually had to be attributed, though, to Morris Technologies coming offline. They were purchased by General Electric, and they were the largest metal 3D printing service provider in the space. Now the industry is replenishing that demand, so there might have been a boost in demand for 2013.
Bos: Some super-normal demand last year.
Heller: Right, I would say it's abnormal. I'd be interested to see how it follows through in 2014 and beyond.
Bos: It definitely seems like it's growing, from people we talked to. The investor in me, when I hear this about direct metal laser sintering and everybody wanting to get in and the big growth rates, I'm like, "Oh, I want to invest in it. How do I make money off this?"
Let's take that for the investors. Can we make money off this? Is there any way?
Heller: Yes, I think there's a few ways to think about it. 3D Systems, obviously, through their Phenix acquisition is definitely something to think about -- although right now it is a small percentage of their revenue, so is it a big enough tail to wag the dog?
To be determined, but it's definitely a company you should look at. I think they're competitive in the space. We definitely got that. We spoke with the reps. Their printer is almost in parity with the competition.
Bos: Yes, they have a good product, but like you said, we're talking 300 printers.
Heller: 300 printers a year.
Bos: That's small. That's still really small.
Heller: The whole industry is competing for 300 printer sales a year. That's really...
Bos: And Stratasys sold, what, over 4,000 last year?
Heller: Yes. They have the largest install base in 3D printing, but that includes plastics. That also includes MakerBot, which has over, probably 50,000 printers by now.
Bos: But it shows how small the unit number is for metals.
Heller: Exactly. It's super-small. These are almost $500,000-and-up machines, so a very specialized industry. A lot of aerospace -- it seems to be almost all aerospace right now.
Bos: Yes, very aerospace driven, from who we talked to.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early, in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
The article RAPID 2014: Key Takeaways From North America's Largest 3D Printing Conference originally appeared on Fool.com.
Blake Bos owns shares of Apple. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and ExOne. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, Renishaw, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, General Electric Company, 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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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller and Motley Fool industrials analyst Blake Bos share their biggest takeaways from attending RAPID 2014, a 3D printing-focused conference held in Detroit. Throughout RAPID 2014, Blake and Steve were struck by the sheer number of metal 3D printers from a host of different vendors, including Arcam , 3D Systems , ExOne , EOS, and many others. That's the technology that General Electric is using to 3D-print its LEAP engine fuel nozzle, which will be pioneering larger-scale manufacturing runs -- 40,000 units a year -- which will be an industry first.
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Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, General Electric Company, and Stratasys.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller and Motley Fool industrials analyst Blake Bos share their biggest takeaways from attending RAPID 2014, a 3D printing-focused conference held in Detroit. As far as opportunities for investors, Arcam is the only pure-play metal 3D printing company, which recently reported strong earnings and uses a metal 3D printing technology called Electron Beam Melting, or EBM. Additionally, investors looking to get more diversified exposure to the 3D printing industry at large, including the rapidly growing metal 3D printing space, could consider 3D Systems for their portfolio.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller and Motley Fool industrials analyst Blake Bos share their biggest takeaways from attending RAPID 2014, a 3D printing-focused conference held in Detroit. Bos: Yes, that's definitely an industry first. Heller: 300 printers a year.
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Danger at 3D Systems Corporation: Employees Might Hate Their Jobs
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One look at employer review site Glassdoor.com suggests 3D Systems may have a serious employee culture problem on its hands.
Although 33 reviewers is a small (and potentially emotionally driven) sample size compared to the nearly 1,400 people 3D Systems employed at the end of 2013, it still raises the concern that there may be underlying issues with the company's work environment. Poor employee morale could become problematic for 3D Systems in terms of attracting and retaining talent longer term, which could lead to unfavorable long-term stock performance.
The book Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business explored the relationship between high employee satisfaction rates and a company's stock performance, and found a strong connection between the two. Between 1997 and 2011, companies that appeared on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list in the U.S. significantly outperformed the overall stock market. During the 14-year period, Fortune 's 100 Best earned an average return of 10.32% per year while the S&P 500 returned 3.71% per year. For an even deeper understanding of how a strong work culture affects a company's stock financial performance, head over to the Great Place to Work Institute , which produces Fortune 's 100 Best list behind-the-scenes.
Growing pains
Having acquired nearly 50 companies in the last three years, 3D Systems is challenged to integrate different work cultures into one streamlined operation. However, it seems the company's acquisition strategy could be creating a work environment in which employees of companies that were acquired by 3D Systems are at risk of becoming disengaged. Here's one reviewer's take:
Although it'd be difficult to determine the impact of an uninspired workforce companywide, it's easy to see that disengaged employees could affect 3D Systems in terms of lost productivity and higher employee turnover rates. For investors, a weak employee culture could become a liability that doesn't show up on the balance sheet, but could still negatively impact operating results longer term.
Feeling out of balance
Some 3D Systems Glassdoor reviews expressed that the company doesn't offer a solid work-life balance because management regularly expects employees to work well beyond 40 hours per week. This critique comes at a time when the company has chosen to aggressively pursue its market opportunity in the backdrop of an industry that's expected to grow by more than 580% between 2013 and 2020. Putting the two together, it isn't necessarily surprising to learn that some employees aren't pleased with the company's fast-paced and demanding work environment.
Arguably, the window of opportunity for 3D Systems to gain significant market share and solidify its positioning as the most vertically integrated 3D printing company in the industry may be limited to only a few years, and some employees may be frustrated that they're bearing the brunt of its aggressive strategy. Still, it's extremely important for 3D Systems' management to get its employees and its business objectives in sync longer term, because its employees will play a major role in contributing to the company's long-term performance.
However, with an appalling 15% approval rating on Glassdoor.com, based on 28 reviews 3D Systems CEO Avi Reichental, who ranks bottom-of-the-barrel compared to the CEOs of the company's 3D printing peers, may have a difficult time conveying the need for this unity to employees.
Looking ahead
If 3D Systems is dealing with a potential culture crisis, it could indicate that the company's strategy of acquiring other businesses to grow its market opportunity may be flawed, and management would have to make great efforts to address any underlying issues it has with its culture -- especially around how it integrates acquisitions. Additionally, the longer these potential issues go unaddressed, the greater the risk that 3D Systems could tarnish its ability to attract top talent.
Judging by this small collection of Glassdoor reviews, it seems that 3D Systems has an opportunity to improve in this area. Although it's too early to declare that there's a full-blown culture crisis under way at 3D Systems, it's definitely something I'll be monitoring going forward. As former Costco CEO Jim Sinegal once put it , "Culture is not the most important thing -- it's the only thing."
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The article Danger at 3D Systems Corporation: Employees Might Hate Their Jobs originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Although 33 reviewers is a small (and potentially emotionally driven) sample size compared to the nearly 1,400 people 3D Systems employed at the end of 2013, it still raises the concern that there may be underlying issues with the company's work environment. The book Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business explored the relationship between high employee satisfaction rates and a company's stock performance, and found a strong connection between the two. Arguably, the window of opportunity for 3D Systems to gain significant market share and solidify its positioning as the most vertically integrated 3D printing company in the industry may be limited to only a few years, and some employees may be frustrated that they're bearing the brunt of its aggressive strategy.
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For an even deeper understanding of how a strong work culture affects a company's stock financial performance, head over to the Great Place to Work Institute , which produces Fortune 's 100 Best list behind-the-scenes. Feeling out of balance Some 3D Systems Glassdoor reviews expressed that the company doesn't offer a solid work-life balance because management regularly expects employees to work well beyond 40 hours per week. Arguably, the window of opportunity for 3D Systems to gain significant market share and solidify its positioning as the most vertically integrated 3D printing company in the industry may be limited to only a few years, and some employees may be frustrated that they're bearing the brunt of its aggressive strategy.
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However, it seems the company's acquisition strategy could be creating a work environment in which employees of companies that were acquired by 3D Systems are at risk of becoming disengaged. Still, it's extremely important for 3D Systems' management to get its employees and its business objectives in sync longer term, because its employees will play a major role in contributing to the company's long-term performance. Looking ahead If 3D Systems is dealing with a potential culture crisis, it could indicate that the company's strategy of acquiring other businesses to grow its market opportunity may be flawed, and management would have to make great efforts to address any underlying issues it has with its culture -- especially around how it integrates acquisitions.
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However, it seems the company's acquisition strategy could be creating a work environment in which employees of companies that were acquired by 3D Systems are at risk of becoming disengaged. For investors, a weak employee culture could become a liability that doesn't show up on the balance sheet, but could still negatively impact operating results longer term. Looking ahead If 3D Systems is dealing with a potential culture crisis, it could indicate that the company's strategy of acquiring other businesses to grow its market opportunity may be flawed, and management would have to make great efforts to address any underlying issues it has with its culture -- especially around how it integrates acquisitions.
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2014-10-22 00:00:00 UTC
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The Next Blue Chip Stocks: 3D Systems Corporation
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Blue chip stocks are often regarded as some of the most stable and predictable investments in the stock market, but they don't usually start out that way. Before a company earns its coveted blue chip status, it must first prove itself as a market leader, backed by years of consistent revenue and earnings growth, and perhaps even offer a stable dividend payment.
With the 3D printing industry expected to grow from $3.07 billion in 2013 to over $21 billion in 2020, the potential certainly exists for 3D Systems to establish itself as a market leader and become the next blue chip stock. However, before we get ahead of ourselves, let's run 3D Systems through the wringer to see where it stands today in terms of gaining blue chip status.
A shaky earnings performer
One of the defining characteristics of a blue chip stock is that it offers investors a solid track record of performance, and 3D Systems isn't currently living up to this expectation in terms of its earnings. While the company has been in business since the late 1980s, the 3D printing growth story has only started taking hold in recent years, and 3D Systems' recent earnings results relative to its revenue growth have been inconsistent.
DDD Net Income (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
A few years ago, 3D Systems' management decided that in order to best position itself as a market leader in the years ahead, it would need to aggressively pursue its market opportunity with lots of acquisitions, heavy research-and-development investments, and various strategic partnerships. Although it's admirable that 3D Systems is essentially leaving no stone unturned in terms of future revenue-generating opportunities, the rapid pace of investment has come at the expense of earnings and efficiency in the short term, and has made the company's long-term earnings potential unclear.
Un-fortresslike balance sheet
With over $570 million in cash and about $11.5 million of long-term debt on its balance sheet, 3D Systems appears to have plenty of cash to continue investing for future growth. However, once taking into account the company's significant goodwill, intangible assets, and inventory growth, its balance sheet isn't necessarily as fortresslike as a blue chip stock investor would probably want to see.
DDD Goodwill (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
One of the biggest risks facing 3D Systems is the threat of disruption , whether it's in the form of pricing pressures, new technologies, or new competitors. Ultimately, these threats could force 3D Systems to take writedowns on assets from previous acquisitions or inventory that becomes technologically obsolete, both of which would eat into future earnings. With so many variables potentially affecting the future value of 3D Systems' current assets, investors in blue chips wouldn't seem likely to give 3D Systems' balance sheet their full seal of approval.
Strong revenue growth; cash flow growth lacking
3D Systems' acquisition strategy has done a great job driving strong revenue growth, but it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of the actual cash it generates on a quarterly basis.
DDD Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
The disconnect between 3D Systems' revenue growth and its cash flow growth is largely because it's been pouring cash back into the business in hopes of generating more cash in the future. While 3D Systems' cash reserves can be used to offset any temporary weakness in cash flow, it likely isn't a winning strategy for becoming a blue chip stock, stocks which are historically known for their strong and often growing cash flows. Eventually, 3D Systems would have to prove to prospective investors that it can grow its cash flows alongside its revenues.
Dividends: Don't hold your breath
Unless 3D Systems suddenly ran out of ideas of where to invest its cash, I wouldn't count on it paying a dividend this decade. Management has been too busy heavily investing to extend what it believes is a first-mover advantage of being the most vertically integrated 3D printing company in the industry. It would make little sense for the company to forgo cash that could be invested into growing its long-term earnings potential for the sake of paying a dividend, which doesn't help grow earnings.
Not destined for blue chip status anytime soon
The main reason investors seek out blue chip stocks is because they want to own healthy and durable businesses that are predictable in nature, but also aren't stagnating -- industry stalwarts, if you will. While 3D Systems' business isn't stagnating, there are some questions about the long-term durability of its business model and predictability of its earnings potential at this time. That's not to say that investing in 3D Systems doesn't offer promising investing potential over the long term, but investment potential alone doesn't automatically make a company one of the next blue chip stocks.
Apple Watch revealed: The real winner is inside
Apple recently revealed the product of its secret-development "dream team" -- Apple Watch. The secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see where the real money is to be made, just click here !
The article The Next Blue Chip Stocks: 3D Systems Corporation originally appeared on Fool.com.
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DDD Net Income (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Goodwill (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
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DDD Net Income (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Goodwill (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
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DDD Net Income (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Goodwill (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
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DDD Net Income (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Goodwill (Quarterly) data by YCharts . DDD Free Cash Flow (Quarterly) data by YCharts .
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Markets Mostly Flat; Boeing Raises Earnings Forecast
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Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.04 percent to 16,622.06 while the NASDAQ fell 0.03 percent to 4,418.06. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.10 percent to 1,943.16.
Leading and Lagging Sectors
In trading on Wednesday, utilities shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.67 percent. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included Companhia Paranaense de Energia (NYSE: ELP ), up 2.9 percent, and Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (NYSE: CIG ), up 2.4 percent.
Basic materials shares fell by 0.29 percent on Wednesday. Top losers in the sector included The Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE ), down 9.6 percent, and Tupperware Brands (NYSE: TUP ), off 6.9 percent.
Top Headline
The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA ) reported upbeat earnings for the third quarter and lifted its earnings forecast for the year.
The Chicago, Illinois-based company posted a quarterly profit of $1.36 billion, or $1.86 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $1.16 billion, or $1.51 per share. Its core operating earnings surged to $2.14 per share from $1.80 per share.
Its revenue jumped to $23.78 billion. However, analysts were estimating a profit of $1.98 per share on revenue of $23 billion.
Equities Trading UP
Regulus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RGLS ) shares shot up 79.17 percent to $12.13 following the announcement of positive RG-101 study data.
Shares of iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ) got a boost, shooting up 13.89 percent to $36.00 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: SIX ) shares were also up, gaining 10.75 percent to $38.21 on upbeat Q3 earnings.
Equities Trading DOWN
Shares of Boulder Brands (NASDAQ: BDBD ) were down 22.90 percent to $9.82 after the company announced preliminary Q3 results.
Lumber Liquidators Holdings (NYSE: LL ) shares tumbled 10.91 percent to $51.35 after the company reported downbeat Q3 results.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 12.31 percent to $38.04 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast.
Commodities
In commodity news, oil traded up 0.25 percent to $82.70, while gold traded down 0.62 percent to $1,244.00.
Silver traded down 2.25 percent Wednesday to $17.16, while copper fell 0.26 percent to $3.02.
Eurozone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.51 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index climbed 0.51 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index jumped 0.55 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX climbed 0.52 percent and the French CAC 40 jumped 0.43 percent while UK shares jumped 0.27 percent.
Economics
The MBA reported that its index of mortgage application activity climbed 11.6% in the week ended October 17.
The consumer price index rose 0.1% in September, after dropping 0.2% in the earlier month. The core CPI increased 0.1% in the month.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 12.31 percent to $38.04 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast. Equities Trading UP Regulus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RGLS ) shares shot up 79.17 percent to $12.13 following the announcement of positive RG-101 study data. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Boulder Brands (NASDAQ: BDBD ) were down 22.90 percent to $9.82 after the company announced preliminary Q3 results.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 12.31 percent to $38.04 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included Companhia Paranaense de Energia (NYSE: ELP ), up 2.9 percent, and Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (NYSE: CIG ), up 2.4 percent. Top Headline The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA ) reported upbeat earnings for the third quarter and lifted its earnings forecast for the year.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 12.31 percent to $38.04 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast. Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.04 percent to 16,622.06 while the NASDAQ fell 0.03 percent to 4,418.06. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.51 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index climbed 0.51 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index jumped 0.55 percent.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 12.31 percent to $38.04 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast. Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.04 percent to 16,622.06 while the NASDAQ fell 0.03 percent to 4,418.06. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Boulder Brands (NASDAQ: BDBD ) were down 22.90 percent to $9.82 after the company announced preliminary Q3 results.
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US Stocks Edge Higher Closer to Open Amid Earnings, Slightly Better-Than-Expected CPI
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U.S. stock futures edged higher nearer the market open on Wednesday amid a slew of corporate earnings and as the consumer price index only just exceeded expectations.
In economic data out Wednesday, the consumer price index rose 0.1% compared to the expectation that it would be unchanged, according to data compiled by Econoday. The core CPI, less food & energy, was higher 0.1%, as expected.
In equities, the most active gainer was Yahoo ( YHOO ), higher by 5.4% in recent pre-market trade after Q3 results topped expectations and as FBR Capital Markets raised its rating on the stock to outperform from market perform. Another big gainer was Tekmira Pharmaceuticals ( TKMR ), up 11.7% after saying it has started limited manufacturing of a new therapeutic that targets the Ebola-Guinea virus responsible for the current epidemic.
Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 14.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus.
U.S. PRE-MARKET INDICATORS
-Dow Jones Industrial up 0.13%
-S&P 500 futures up 0.06%
-Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.06%
-Nasdaq-100 Pre-Market Indicator up 0.16%
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
Nikkei up 2.64%
Hang Seng up 1.37%
Shanghai Composite down 0.61%
FTSE-100 up 0.35%
DAX-30 up 0.57%
PRE-MARKET SECTOR WATCH
(+/-) Large cap tech: mixed
(+) Chip stocks: unchanged to higher
(+/-) Software stocks: mixed
(+/-) Hardware stocks: mixed
(+) Internet stocks: higher
(+/-) Drug stocks: mixed
(+) Financial stocks: higher
(+) Retail stocks: unchanged to higher
(+) Industrial stocks: unchanged to higher
(+) Airlines: higher
(+/-) Autos: mixed
UPSIDE MOVERS
(+) BRCM (+7.0%) Tops Q3 estimates
(+) IBIO (+15.5%) Expands commercial collaboration with Novici Biotech
(+) RGLS (+145.9%) Demonstrates human proof-of-concept for hepatitis C virus treatment
(+) LXRX (+3.7%) Eyes $145 million in potential payments from Ipsen's commercialization of carcinoid syndrome treatment
(+) BBLU (+25.6%) Denies allegations made on Seeking Alpha
(+) SWK (+1.6%) Q3 EPS, revenue beats expectations
(+) DOW (+3.7%) Q3 earnings exceed estimates
(+) ASYS (+3.7%) Buys BTUI (+12.5%) in all stock deal
(+) BSX (+4.7%) Raises FY guidance
(+) ABT (+1.7%) Q3 earnings top views, raises FY guidance midpoint
DOWNSIDE MOVERS
(-) VMW (-7.6%) Forecasts weaker-than-expected Q4 revenue
(-) SUSP (-1.9%) Prices public sale of 8 million units
(-) LL (-13.5%) Q3 misses on EPS and revenues, lowers FY guidance
(-) OCN (-7.1%) Extends losses on backdated letter allegations revealed Tuesday
(-) NSPH (-33.4%) Starts public sale of shares
(-) CREE (-11.0%) Sets fiscal Q2 guidance below street view
(-) ANGI (+8.8%) Sees Q4 revenue below analysts' estimates
(-) KO (-1.0%) Societe Generale downgrades stock to sell
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Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 14.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus. U.S. stock futures edged higher nearer the market open on Wednesday amid a slew of corporate earnings and as the consumer price index only just exceeded expectations. Another big gainer was Tekmira Pharmaceuticals ( TKMR ), up 11.7% after saying it has started limited manufacturing of a new therapeutic that targets the Ebola-Guinea virus responsible for the current epidemic.
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Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 14.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus. (+/-) Large cap tech: mixed (+) Chip stocks: unchanged to higher (+/-) Software stocks: mixed (+/-) Hardware stocks: mixed (+) Internet stocks: higher (+/-) Drug stocks: mixed (+) Financial stocks: higher (+) Retail stocks: unchanged to higher (+) Industrial stocks: unchanged to higher (+) Airlines: higher (+/-) Autos: mixed (+) BRCM (+7.0%) Tops Q3 estimates (+) IBIO (+15.5%) Expands commercial collaboration with Novici Biotech (+) RGLS (+145.9%) Demonstrates human proof-of-concept for hepatitis C virus treatment (+) LXRX (+3.7%) Eyes $145 million in potential payments from Ipsen's commercialization of carcinoid syndrome treatment (+) BBLU (+25.6%) Denies allegations made on Seeking Alpha (+) SWK (+1.6%) Q3 EPS, revenue beats expectations (+) DOW (+3.7%) Q3 earnings exceed estimates (+) ASYS (+3.7%) Buys BTUI (+12.5%) in all stock deal (+) BSX (+4.7%) Raises FY guidance (+) ABT (+1.7%) Q3 earnings top views, raises FY guidance midpoint
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Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 14.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus. (+/-) Large cap tech: mixed (+) Chip stocks: unchanged to higher (+/-) Software stocks: mixed (+/-) Hardware stocks: mixed (+) Internet stocks: higher (+/-) Drug stocks: mixed (+) Financial stocks: higher (+) Retail stocks: unchanged to higher (+) Industrial stocks: unchanged to higher (+) Airlines: higher (+/-) Autos: mixed (+) BRCM (+7.0%) Tops Q3 estimates (+) IBIO (+15.5%) Expands commercial collaboration with Novici Biotech (+) RGLS (+145.9%) Demonstrates human proof-of-concept for hepatitis C virus treatment (+) LXRX (+3.7%) Eyes $145 million in potential payments from Ipsen's commercialization of carcinoid syndrome treatment (+) BBLU (+25.6%) Denies allegations made on Seeking Alpha (+) SWK (+1.6%) Q3 EPS, revenue beats expectations (+) DOW (+3.7%) Q3 earnings exceed estimates (+) ASYS (+3.7%) Buys BTUI (+12.5%) in all stock deal (+) BSX (+4.7%) Raises FY guidance (+) ABT (+1.7%) Q3 earnings top views, raises FY guidance midpoint
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Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 14.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus. U.S. stock futures edged higher nearer the market open on Wednesday amid a slew of corporate earnings and as the consumer price index only just exceeded expectations. (+/-) Large cap tech: mixed (+) Chip stocks: unchanged to higher (+/-) Software stocks: mixed (+/-) Hardware stocks: mixed (+) Internet stocks: higher (+/-) Drug stocks: mixed (+) Financial stocks: higher (+) Retail stocks: unchanged to higher (+) Industrial stocks: unchanged to higher (+) Airlines: higher (+/-) Autos: mixed
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U.S. stock futures were near flat on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average barely in the black and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slightly in the red amid mixed earnings.
In economic data out Wednesday, the consumer price index rose 0.1% compared to the expectation that it would be unchanged, according to data compiled by Econoday. The core CPI, less food & energy, was higher 0.1%, as expected.
In equities, the most active gainer was Yahoo ( YHOO ), higher 5.3% in recent pre-market trade after Q3 results topped expectations and as FBR Capital Markets raised its rating on the stock to outperform from market perform. Another big gainer was Tekmira Pharmaceuticals ( TKMR ), up 10.1% after saying it has started limited manufacturing of a new therapeutic that targets the Eboa-Guinea virus responsible for the current epidemic.
Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 11.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus.
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Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 11.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus. U.S. stock futures were near flat on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average barely in the black and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slightly in the red amid mixed earnings. In equities, the most active gainer was Yahoo ( YHOO ), higher 5.3% in recent pre-market trade after Q3 results topped expectations and as FBR Capital Markets raised its rating on the stock to outperform from market perform.
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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. Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 11.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus. In economic data out Wednesday, the consumer price index rose 0.1% compared to the expectation that it would be unchanged, according to data compiled by Econoday.
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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. Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 11.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus. In equities, the most active gainer was Yahoo ( YHOO ), higher 5.3% in recent pre-market trade after Q3 results topped expectations and as FBR Capital Markets raised its rating on the stock to outperform from market perform.
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Meanwhile, 3D Systems ( DDD ) fell 11.7% after lowering its guidance for fiscal 2014 as Q3 revenue fell short of the Street's consensus. U.S. stock futures were near flat on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average barely in the black and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slightly in the red amid mixed earnings. In economic data out Wednesday, the consumer price index rose 0.1% compared to the expectation that it would be unchanged, according to data compiled by Econoday.
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Pre-Market Most Active for Oct 22, 2014 : YHOO, GSK, SUSP, TVIX, DDD, BSBR, AAPL, XIV, ALU, QQQ, OCN, BRCM
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The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 5.73 to 3,977.12. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 6,115,853 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session :
Yahoo! Inc. ( YHOO ) is +2.1 at $42.28, with 2,584,686 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for YHOO is in the "buy range".
GlaxoSmithKline PLC ( GSK ) is +0.87 at $44.50, with 2,027,471 shares traded. RTT News Reports: Isis Pharma Earns $18 Mln From GSK For Advancing ISIS-TTR Rx - Quick Facts
Susser Petroleum Partners LP ( SUSP ) is -0.93 at $45.50, with 456,952 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2015. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.58. SUSP's current last sale is 79.82% of the target price of $57.
VelocityShares Daily 2X VIX Short Term ETN ( TVIX ) is -0.08 at $3.24, with 399,105 shares traded. This represents a 29.6% increase from its 52 Week Low.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.79 at $38.59, with 376,154 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 13.099604; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
Banco Santander Brasil SA ( BSBR ) is -0.08 at $6.17, with 299,100 shares traded. BSBR's current last sale is 80.65% of the target price of $7.65.
Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) is unchanged at $102.47, with 289,589 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 10 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $2.46. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".
VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short Term ETN ( XIV ) is +0.32 at $33.06, with 280,858 shares traded. This represents a 34.01% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Alcatel Lucent ( ALU ) is -0.04 at $2.48, with 256,538 shares traded. ALU's current last sale is 55.48% of the target price of $4.47.
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( QQQ ) is +0.18 at $97.05, with 252,721 shares traded. This represents a 19.27% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Ocwen Financial Corporation ( OCN ) is -1.13 at $20.35, with 251,479 shares traded., following a 52-week high recorded in prior regular session.
Broadcom Corporation ( BRCM ) is +2.56 at $39.89, with 202,222 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for BRCM is in the "buy range".
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As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 13.099604; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.79 at $38.59, with 376,154 shares traded. RTT News Reports: Isis Pharma Earns $18 Mln From GSK For Advancing ISIS-TTR Rx - Quick Facts Susser Petroleum Partners LP ( SUSP ) is -0.93 at $45.50, with 456,952 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.79 at $38.59, with 376,154 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 13.099604; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 6,115,853 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.79 at $38.59, with 376,154 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 13.099604; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 6,115,853 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.79 at $38.59, with 376,154 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 13.099604; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. Inc. ( YHOO ) is +2.1 at $42.28, with 2,584,686 shares traded.
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2014-10-22 00:00:00 UTC
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U.S. Stocks Fall; iRobot Shares Gain On Upbeat Results
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Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.40 percent to 16,548.08 while the NASDAQ fell 0.29 percent to 4,406.58. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.22 percent to 1,937.10.
Leading and Lagging Sectors
In trading on Wednesday, utilities shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.48 percent. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included Companhia Paranaense de Energia (NYSE: ELP ), up 3.3 percent, and NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG ), up 2.6 percent.
Basic materials shares fell by 0.81 percent on Wednesday. Top losers in the sector included The Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE ), down 12.2 percent, and Tupperware Brands (NYSE: TUP ), off 9.9 percent.
Top Headline
The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA ) reported upbeat earnings for the third quarter and lifted its earnings forecast for the year.
The Chicago, Illinois-based company posted a quarterly profit of $1.36 billion, or $1.86 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $1.16 billion, or $1.51 per share. Its core operating earnings surged to $2.14 per share from $1.80 per share.
Its revenue jumped to $23.78 billion. However, analysts were estimating a profit of $1.98 per share on revenue of $23 billion.
Equities Trading UP
Regulus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RGLS ) shares shot up 111.23 percent to $14.30 following the announcement of positive RG-101 study data.
Shares of iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ) got a boost, shooting up 12.84 percent to $35.67 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: SIX ) shares were also up, gaining 12.99 percent to $38.98 on upbeat Q3 earnings.
Equities Trading DOWN
Shares of Boulder Brands (NASDAQ: BDBD ) were down 22.26 percent to $9.90 after the company announced preliminary Q3 results.
Lumber Liquidators Holdings (NYSE: LL ) shares tumbled 10.39 percent to $51.64 after the company reported downbeat Q3 results.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 14.55 percent to $37.07 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast.
Commodities
In commodity news, oil traded up 0.67 percent to $83.26, while gold traded down 0.58 percent to $1,244.50.
Silver traded down 1.99 percent Wednesday to $17.20, while copper fell 0.30 percent to $3.02.
Eurozone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.73 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index climbed 0.96 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index jumped 1.09 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX climbed 0.60 percent and the French CAC 40 jumped 0.58 percent while UK shares jumped 0.43 percent.
Economics
The MBA reported that its index of mortgage application activity climbed 11.6% in the week ended October 17.
The consumer price index rose 0.1% in September, after dropping 0.2% in the earlier month. The core CPI increased 0.1% in the month.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 14.55 percent to $37.07 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast. Equities Trading UP Regulus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RGLS ) shares shot up 111.23 percent to $14.30 following the announcement of positive RG-101 study data. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Boulder Brands (NASDAQ: BDBD ) were down 22.26 percent to $9.90 after the company announced preliminary Q3 results.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 14.55 percent to $37.07 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast. Top Headline The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA ) reported upbeat earnings for the third quarter and lifted its earnings forecast for the year. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Boulder Brands (NASDAQ: BDBD ) were down 22.26 percent to $9.90 after the company announced preliminary Q3 results.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 14.55 percent to $37.07 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast. Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.40 percent to 16,548.08 while the NASDAQ fell 0.29 percent to 4,406.58. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.73 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index climbed 0.96 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index jumped 1.09 percent.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was down, falling 14.55 percent to $37.07 after the company announced weak preliminary Q3 results and lowered its full-year forecast. Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.40 percent to 16,548.08 while the NASDAQ fell 0.29 percent to 4,406.58. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Boulder Brands (NASDAQ: BDBD ) were down 22.26 percent to $9.90 after the company announced preliminary Q3 results.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation Tumbled
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This article originally appeared as part of ongoing coverage in our premiumMotley Fool Stock Advisor service...we hope you enjoy this complimentary peek!
What's happening: Shares of 3D Systems , a designer of and provider of 3D-printed solutions for business worldwide, tumbled as much as 17% after the company announced weaker-than-expected preliminary third-quarter results before the opening bell.
Why it's happening: For the quarter, 3D Systems now expects to report revenue in the range of $164 million to $169 million, with a "sequentially growing order book of $42 million." Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.16 to $0.19. Over the full-year 3D Systems issued sales guidance of $650 million to $690 million on an adjusted $0.70 to $0.80 in EPS. Comparatively speaking, Wall Street expected full-year revenue of $708 million, a slight miss, and $0.78 in EPS, which is still within the profit range the company provided.
As 3D Systems specifically noted, it saw strength in its design, manufacturing and health care products, but this wasn't enough to overcome weakness associated with manufacturing constraints and delays in getting its newest products to consumers. CEO Avi Reichental did, however, note that the availability gap of newer products has been closed with second direct metal 3D printer manufacturing line coming online at the end of the third quarter, which he anticipates will result in revenue growth going forward.
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What's happening: Shares of 3D Systems , a designer of and provider of 3D-printed solutions for business worldwide, tumbled as much as 17% after the company announced weaker-than-expected preliminary third-quarter results before the opening bell. CEO Avi Reichental did, however, note that the availability gap of newer products has been closed with second direct metal 3D printer manufacturing line coming online at the end of the third quarter, which he anticipates will result in revenue growth going forward. Watch The Motley Fool's shocking video presentation to learn about the next great wave of technological innovation, one that will bring an end to "Made In China" for good.
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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. Why it's happening: For the quarter, 3D Systems now expects to report revenue in the range of $164 million to $169 million, with a "sequentially growing order book of $42 million."
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Why it's happening: For the quarter, 3D Systems now expects to report revenue in the range of $164 million to $169 million, with a "sequentially growing order book of $42 million." Comparatively speaking, Wall Street expected full-year revenue of $708 million, a slight miss, and $0.78 in EPS, which is still within the profit range the company provided. You can follow him on CAPS under the screen nameTMFUltraLong, track every pick he makes under the screen nameTrackUltraLong, and check him out on Twitter, where he goes by the handle@TMFUltraLong.The Motley Fool owns shares of, and recommends 3D Systems and Nike.
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Watch The Motley Fool's shocking video presentation to learn about the next great wave of technological innovation, one that will bring an end to "Made In China" for good. The article Why 3D Systems Corporation Tumbled originally appeared on Fool.com. It also recommends BMW.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation Is Crashing Today
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In an unexpected move this morning, 3D Systemswarned investors that its third-quarter earnings will come in lighter than expected and its 2014 full-year guidance has been trimmed. Shares opened down more than 16% and printed a fresh 52-week low shortly thereafter.
For the quarter, 3D Systems expects to generate revenue between $164 million and $169 million, earning between $0.16 and $0.19 per share on an adjusted basis, or $0.01 and $0.03 per share on a nonadjusted basis. Analysts were expecting 3D Systems to generate $186 million in revenue and take home $0.26 in adjusted earnings per share. A year ago, 3D Systems' third-quarter revenue rang in at $135.7 million, translating to $0.26 per share in adjusted earnings -- implying that 3D Systems expects to grow revenue between 21% and 25% this year, which compares unfavorably to the more than 31% the 3D printing industry is expected to grow this year.
Additionally, 3D Systems lowered its full-year revenue guidance from between $700 million and $740 million to between $650 million and $690 million -- well below the analyst consensus of $707.6 million. This may have come as a surprise to investors because 3D Systems slightly raised its full-year guidance last quarter.
The heart of the disappointment
3D Systems' roughly $20 million quarterly revenue shortfall relative to expectations is centered around two execution issues. First, 3D Systems' deliberate decision to delay the shipment of some of its upcoming consumer-oriented 3D printers is pushing revenue recognition of these products into future quarters. Second, 3D Systems is experiencing manufacturing constraints because it's fallen behind on bringing additional manufacturing capacity online for its direct metal 3D printers -- which was initially expected to be up and running in the third quarter. 3D Systems highlighted last quarter that demand for its metal 3D printers continues to outstrip manufacturing capacity.
During today's preliminaryearnings call management highlighted that it views these execution issues as a temporary speed bump and believes the underlying long-term fundamentals of its business remain intact. Judging by the $10.1 million sequential increase in its order backlog to $42 million, it does appear that these issues are execution-related and not demand-related. If this working theory holds true, then 3D Systems should be able to correct these execution issues in future quarters and its earnings results should reflect these improvements.
Still, today marks three consecutive earnings misses in a row, and investors may soon begin to question -- if they haven't already -- the operational risks associated with 3D Systems' strategy of acquiring lots of businesses to fuel its growth. Perhaps 3D Systems' approach is overly aggressive, has too many moving parts, and is diverting management's focus away from operational efficiency.
New questions raised
Although investors don't have the complete picture of 3D Systems' third-quarter earnings, this warning has to make one wonder if the company will actually be able deliver on its promise of longer-term earnings growth, or if it will continue to find additional reasons that it cannot execute correctly. If execution issues persist, it'll become increasingly clear that management doesn't have a solid handle on its operations -- a revelation that likely wouldn't bode well for shareholders. However, without the complete picture of 3D Systems' third-quarter earnings, which are due out on Nov. 10, I think it's a little premature to take action and that investors should wait to see what the full story has to offer.
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First, 3D Systems' deliberate decision to delay the shipment of some of its upcoming consumer-oriented 3D printers is pushing revenue recognition of these products into future quarters. During today's preliminaryearnings call management highlighted that it views these execution issues as a temporary speed bump and believes the underlying long-term fundamentals of its business remain intact. Still, today marks three consecutive earnings misses in a row, and investors may soon begin to question -- if they haven't already -- the operational risks associated with 3D Systems' strategy of acquiring lots of businesses to fuel its growth.
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For the quarter, 3D Systems expects to generate revenue between $164 million and $169 million, earning between $0.16 and $0.19 per share on an adjusted basis, or $0.01 and $0.03 per share on a nonadjusted basis. A year ago, 3D Systems' third-quarter revenue rang in at $135.7 million, translating to $0.26 per share in adjusted earnings -- implying that 3D Systems expects to grow revenue between 21% and 25% this year, which compares unfavorably to the more than 31% the 3D printing industry is expected to grow this year. New questions raised Although investors don't have the complete picture of 3D Systems' third-quarter earnings, this warning has to make one wonder if the company will actually be able deliver on its promise of longer-term earnings growth, or if it will continue to find additional reasons that it cannot execute correctly.
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For the quarter, 3D Systems expects to generate revenue between $164 million and $169 million, earning between $0.16 and $0.19 per share on an adjusted basis, or $0.01 and $0.03 per share on a nonadjusted basis. A year ago, 3D Systems' third-quarter revenue rang in at $135.7 million, translating to $0.26 per share in adjusted earnings -- implying that 3D Systems expects to grow revenue between 21% and 25% this year, which compares unfavorably to the more than 31% the 3D printing industry is expected to grow this year. Additionally, 3D Systems lowered its full-year revenue guidance from between $700 million and $740 million to between $650 million and $690 million -- well below the analyst consensus of $707.6 million.
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Additionally, 3D Systems lowered its full-year revenue guidance from between $700 million and $740 million to between $650 million and $690 million -- well below the analyst consensus of $707.6 million. New questions raised Although investors don't have the complete picture of 3D Systems' third-quarter earnings, this warning has to make one wonder if the company will actually be able deliver on its promise of longer-term earnings growth, or if it will continue to find additional reasons that it cannot execute correctly. If execution issues persist, it'll become increasingly clear that management doesn't have a solid handle on its operations -- a revelation that likely wouldn't bode well for shareholders.
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3D Printing: Today, Tomorrow, and the Future
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3D printing has been on a tear lately. Large players Stratasys and 3D Systems are plowing money into R&D and acquisitions to vie for the the industry's lucrative top-dog status. Meanwhile, smaller players like ExOne and Arcam are solidifying their positions in serving high-margin niche markets. With so many moving pieces, what's the best way to invest in the space?
In this episode of "Where the Money Is," Motley Fool Rule Breakers analyst Simon Erickson takes a look at the "Today, Tomorrow, and the Future" of 3D printing. He reveals a common strategy taken by many of the largest players this year, looks at the industry's next big customer group, and even hints at what could be an incredible long-term opportunity.
You can't afford to miss this
"Made in China" -- an all too familiar phrase. But not for much longer: There's a radical new technology out there, one that's already being employed by the U.S. Air Force. Respected publications like The Economist have compared this disruptive invention to the steam engine and the printing press; Business Insider calls it "the next trillion dollar industry." Watch The Motley Fool's shocking video presentation to learn about the next great wave of technological innovation, one that will bring an end to "Made In China" for good. Click here !
The article 3D Printing: Today, Tomorrow, and the Future originally appeared on Fool.com.
Simon Erickson owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, Arcam, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, 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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In this episode of "Where the Money Is," Motley Fool Rule Breakers analyst Simon Erickson takes a look at the "Today, Tomorrow, and the Future" of 3D printing. Watch The Motley Fool's shocking video presentation to learn about the next great wave of technological innovation, one that will bring an end to "Made In China" for good. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, and Stratasys.
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In this episode of "Where the Money Is," Motley Fool Rule Breakers analyst Simon Erickson takes a look at the "Today, Tomorrow, and the Future" of 3D printing. Simon Erickson owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, Arcam, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, ExOne, and Stratasys.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation's Stock Crashed 55% in 2014
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With a 55% year-to-date sell-off, Mr. Market hasn't been too kind to 3D Systems this year. Let's look back at the year to try to determine whether the sell-off was driven by underlying issues in the business and warrants taking action, or if it was based on more shortsighted factors that investors should largely ignore.
DDD data by YCharts .
What went wrong?
Looking back at the year, there were likely several factors that may have contributed to 3D Systems' big sell-off:
1.Sky-high valuation. 3D Systems' stock entered the year with a ridiculously high valuation, and even after a 55% sell-off, it's still richly valued by conventional measures. It's possible that 3D Systems' valuation relative to its future earnings potential was stretched beyond realistic expectations.
Source: YCharts.
2.Earnings disappointments. Richly valued companies like 3D Systems depend on high earnings growth to help support their valuations, otherwise they can run into trouble and disappoint Wall Street's sometimes higher growth expectations. 3D Systems has already disappointed Wall Street twice this year, and each occurrence raised concerns about its future growth and earnings prospects . While I believe these concerns are shortsighted in nature and likely being blown out of proportion, considering management remains more committed to the long-term success of its business than to short-term earnings, it may have validated some investors who thought that the company's sky-high valuation was unsustainable, at least in the short term.
3.General bearishness. Likely fueled by a combination of its sky-high valuation and missing earnings expectations, 3D Systems has become a heavily shorted stock. As of Sept. 30, 33.6 million of 3D Systems' 109.9 million shares outstanding are actively being sold short, representing about 30.6% of the company's float. While a high short interest can give insight into investor sentiment, it could also have little to do with a business' long-term prospects . Nonetheless, it's currently popular to bet against 3D Systems' future, and this may have contributed to the stock's year-to-date decline.
4.Increased competition. With the 3D-printing industry expected to grow by more than 31% per year through 2020, it's attracting the attention of growth-seeking businesses, including computer giantHewlett-Packard , which effectively has unlimited resources relative to the 3D-printing industry's current size. Adding to concerns, 3D Systems had key patents recently expire related to its stereolithography and selective laser sintering 3D-printing technologies, which is inviting new competition and could potentially put pricing pressure on 3D Systems' corresponding product lines. All in all, it's certainly possible that investors could've discounted the stock some in anticipation of intensified competition.
5.Poor sector performance. Judging by the 3D-printing sector's year-to-date performance, the sector as a whole may have gotten ahead of itself valuation-wise, and 3D Systems' decline could've been part of the collateral damage.
DDD data by YCharts .
Putting it all in perspective
Anyone holding 3D Systems shares for longer than two years has been handsomely rewarded and is outperforming the stock market. Granted, it may not be easy to stomach the volatility from one year to the next, but it's important to put this year-to-date sell-off into larger context. Measuring a stock's performance over multiple years could help establish a longer-term investing perspective.
DDD data by YCharts .
2015 and beyond
While it's impossible to pinpoint the exact combination of factors that has resulted in 3D Systems' 55% year-to-date sell-off, it's definitely possible to think longer-term and divorce yourself from short-term price swings, which may have little to do with long-term earnings prospects or the health of the underlying business. With that in mind, investors should look beyond 3D Systems' short-term price swings and assess how the underlying business is performing.
In my opinion, the factors I've outlined in this article that may have contributed to 3D Systems' year-to-date stock decline seem like they've had very little to do with the actual health of 3D Systems' underlying business and more to do with shorter-term factors. In addition, I don't think the major risks facing 3D Systems have materialized enough to warrant selling shares today. Going forward, 3D Systems investors would likely be well served monitoring how its aggressive strategy is progressing to position itself for long-term earnings growth -- while continuing to ignore the volatile stock price.
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Copyright © 1995 - 2014 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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DDD data by YCharts . While I believe these concerns are shortsighted in nature and likely being blown out of proportion, considering management remains more committed to the long-term success of its business than to short-term earnings, it may have validated some investors who thought that the company's sky-high valuation was unsustainable, at least in the short term. 2015 and beyond While it's impossible to pinpoint the exact combination of factors that has resulted in 3D Systems' 55% year-to-date sell-off, it's definitely possible to think longer-term and divorce yourself from short-term price swings, which may have little to do with long-term earnings prospects or the health of the underlying business.
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DDD data by YCharts . It's possible that 3D Systems' valuation relative to its future earnings potential was stretched beyond realistic expectations. Richly valued companies like 3D Systems depend on high earnings growth to help support their valuations, otherwise they can run into trouble and disappoint Wall Street's sometimes higher growth expectations.
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DDD data by YCharts . Adding to concerns, 3D Systems had key patents recently expire related to its stereolithography and selective laser sintering 3D-printing technologies, which is inviting new competition and could potentially put pricing pressure on 3D Systems' corresponding product lines. 2015 and beyond While it's impossible to pinpoint the exact combination of factors that has resulted in 3D Systems' 55% year-to-date sell-off, it's definitely possible to think longer-term and divorce yourself from short-term price swings, which may have little to do with long-term earnings prospects or the health of the underlying business.
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DDD data by YCharts . With a 55% year-to-date sell-off, Mr. Market hasn't been too kind to 3D Systems this year. 2015 and beyond While it's impossible to pinpoint the exact combination of factors that has resulted in 3D Systems' 55% year-to-date sell-off, it's definitely possible to think longer-term and divorce yourself from short-term price swings, which may have little to do with long-term earnings prospects or the health of the underlying business.
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