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3D Systems Declares $150M Credit Facility to Drive Growth - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) has announced its agreement for a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The five-year facility comes with a scope for adding another $75 million to the company's credit.
A leading player in the 3D printing industry, 3D Systems has a robust balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of about $570.3 million as on Jun 30, 2014.
Major banks including PNC Bank National Association and PNC Capital Markets LLC, units of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. ( PNC ), the U.S.A banking unit of HSBC Holdings plc ( HSBC ) and Capital Bank Financial Corp. ( CBF ) will contribute to the credit facility. These banks will play the roles of administrative agent, lead arranger, book running manager and syndication agent, apart from being a lender.
3D printing technology has lately been witnessing rapid adoption across various industries, technology and solutions, leading to severe competition in the domain. As such, the company has been focused on driving growth both organically and inorganically. Specifically, 3D Systems has been pursuing strategic acquisitions to diversify its offerings and gain market share. Since 2012, the company has closed and announced over 25 acquisitions, the recent ones being Simbionix and LayerWise.
The latest credit facility is crucial for enhancing this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company's core capital structure and flexibility. This, in turn, would facilitate free growth for maintaining the company's premier position in the industry amid stiff competition from peers.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) has announced its agreement for a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PNC FINL SVC CP (PNC): Free Stock Analysis Report HSBC HOLDINGS (HSBC): Free Stock Analysis Report CAPITAL BNK FIN (CBF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The latest credit facility is crucial for enhancing this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company's core capital structure and flexibility.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PNC FINL SVC CP (PNC): Free Stock Analysis Report HSBC HOLDINGS (HSBC): Free Stock Analysis Report CAPITAL BNK FIN (CBF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) has announced its agreement for a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility. Major banks including PNC Bank National Association and PNC Capital Markets LLC, units of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. ( PNC ), the U.S.A banking unit of HSBC Holdings plc ( HSBC ) and Capital Bank Financial Corp. ( CBF ) will contribute to the credit facility.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PNC FINL SVC CP (PNC): Free Stock Analysis Report HSBC HOLDINGS (HSBC): Free Stock Analysis Report CAPITAL BNK FIN (CBF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) has announced its agreement for a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility. Major banks including PNC Bank National Association and PNC Capital Markets LLC, units of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. ( PNC ), the U.S.A banking unit of HSBC Holdings plc ( HSBC ) and Capital Bank Financial Corp. ( CBF ) will contribute to the credit facility.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) has announced its agreement for a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report PNC FINL SVC CP (PNC): Free Stock Analysis Report HSBC HOLDINGS (HSBC): Free Stock Analysis Report CAPITAL BNK FIN (CBF): 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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Is It Time to Buy 3D Systems Corporation's Stock?
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Although shares have cratered more than 55% year to date and pessimism surrounding 3D Systems ' stock is hovering near its 52-week high , now may prove to be an opportune time to consider buying a small position in one of 3D printing's biggest names, with the intention of holding shares for the next three to five years. During this time frame, 3D Systems should be able to demonstrate the true earnings potential of its business model -- and hopefully reward shareholders in the process.
DDD data by YCharts .
3D printing's biggest opportunity
Investors can think of 3D Systems as the Amazon.com of 3D printing, in the sense that it aims to become The Everything 3D Printing Store. Whether it is the consumer, professional, or industrial markets, the company wants to become the one-stop shop for all things 3D printing. 3D Systems' jack-of-all-trades approach is supported by seven distinct printing technologies , each of which is best suited for a host of different applications.
Because the company has the most 3D printing technologies in its portfolio of any 3D printing company, it should be able to cater to the most applications, giving it the potential to generate the most revenue. In other words, 3D Systems arguably has the biggest market opportunity in its industry.
Beyond 3D printing technologies, 3D Systems is eager to continue growing its market opportunity through a combination of acquisitions, research and development, and strategic partnerships. In the last three years, the company has made roughly 50 acquisitions aimed at bolstering its 3D printing technologies and expertise. The company has also more the doubled its R&D commitment in recent years to support its ever-growing product portfolio and efforts to drive new product innovation.
Speaking of product innovation, 3D Systems' partnership with Google 's Project Ara, a modular smartphone component concept, has led to creation of a new 3D-printing technology platform that could have game-changing implications for the industry by becoming a more viable option in larger-scale manufacturing runs.
Going forward, 3D Systems aims to generate $1 billion in full-year sales in 2015, representing nearly 95% growth over its 2013 full-year revenue. To put this growth in perspective, the 3D-printing industry is expected to grow by more than 31% per year between 2013 and 2020, suggesting 3D Systems intends to increase its share of worldwide 3D printing revenue in the coming years.
It's still pricey
Despite the 50% sell-off, 3D Systems' stock still isn't cheap based on conventional metrics:
Source: Yahoo! Finance.
3D Systems' aggressive pursuit of its market opportunity has come at the expense of short-term earnings -- to the point that the company has missed earnings expectations for the last two quarters. Undoubtedly, this has raised questions about whether 3D Systems' valuation remains priced beyond its future earnings potential.
Conversely, management has highlighted on numerous earnings calls that it is more concerned with serving the best long-term interests of its business than its short-term operating results, especially if it means better business outcomes . Arguably, this longer-term focus has inflated 3D Systems' trailing P/E ratio in the short term, but that should begin to normalize once 3D Systems slows its rapid pace of investment.
Come 2016, management expects the company's operating leverage will be "fully restored," meaning investors are likely to get a better sense of the company's true moneymaking abilities in the not-too-distant future. Assuming 3D Systems can deliver on its longer-term potential with consistent earnings growth, today's sky-high valuation could prove to be a bargain years from now.
Risks aplenty
Because the 3D printing industry is expected to grow by more than 31% per year through 2020, it has attracted the attention of many businesses. I'm not talking about the obvious competitors like Stratasys , which poses a direct threat to 3D Systems' underlying business, but about deep-pocketed and slower-growing companies such as Hewlett-Packard that are seeking new avenues of growth and have virtually unlimited resources.
In other words, because 3D Systems is entrenched in such a high-growth industry with historically lush profit margins , it is inviting all sorts of new competition. The more competition the company faces, the more challenging it could become for it to deliver on its promise of long-term earnings for shareholders. Increased competition could force 3D Systems to lower its prices and face profitability pressures -- or even disrupt its business with superior products and technologies.
Additionally, 3D Systems' acquisition strategy could become an operational nightmare and its seven 3D-printing technologies could prove to be too burdensome an R&D expense, sapping earnings potential.
Is 3D Systems a buy?
When you buy stock in a fast-growing company like 3D Systems, it's really a vote of confidence that it will earn more money in the future. If you're considering buying shares of 3D Systems, ask yourself if you believe management will deliver on its promise of long-term earnings growth. While there is evidence that management remains on track to deliver on this promise and is executing its strategy well , there's no such thing as a guarantee in investing. Much can change in the next few years, especially in a rapidly growing and dynamic industry such as 3D printing. Prospective investors should be aware that there isn't a high margin of safety built into 3D Systems' valuation, should management fail to deliver.
Personally, I believe management continues to put the long-term best interests of the business before anything else, a characteristic that aligns nicely with the interests of long-term investors. Also, I don't think the risks cited in this article are likely come to fruition for a number of years. As I monitor for any material changes to the long-term investment thesis, I'll keep my shares for as long as the underlying business fundamentals remain on track.
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DDD data by YCharts . Beyond 3D printing technologies, 3D Systems is eager to continue growing its market opportunity through a combination of acquisitions, research and development, and strategic partnerships. Speaking of product innovation, 3D Systems' partnership with Google 's Project Ara, a modular smartphone component concept, has led to creation of a new 3D-printing technology platform that could have game-changing implications for the industry by becoming a more viable option in larger-scale manufacturing runs.
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DDD data by YCharts . In other words, 3D Systems arguably has the biggest market opportunity in its industry. Beyond 3D printing technologies, 3D Systems is eager to continue growing its market opportunity through a combination of acquisitions, research and development, and strategic partnerships.
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DDD data by YCharts . Although shares have cratered more than 55% year to date and pessimism surrounding 3D Systems ' stock is hovering near its 52-week high , now may prove to be an opportune time to consider buying a small position in one of 3D printing's biggest names, with the intention of holding shares for the next three to five years. 3D printing's biggest opportunity Investors can think of 3D Systems as the Amazon.com of 3D printing, in the sense that it aims to become The Everything 3D Printing Store.
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DDD data by YCharts . 3D printing's biggest opportunity Investors can think of 3D Systems as the Amazon.com of 3D printing, in the sense that it aims to become The Everything 3D Printing Store. In other words, 3D Systems arguably has the biggest market opportunity in its industry.
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2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC
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3 Reasons 3D Systems Corporation's Stock Could Rise
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With shares of 3D Systems off more than 50% year to date, it may present a buying opportunity for long-term investors. Before jumping in, though, it's important to consider some of the major factors that could improve 3D Systems' long-term business prospects -- and help drive its stock price higher.
1. 3D Systems is aggressively pursuing its market opportunity
Having made roughly 50 acquisitions in the last three years, 3D Systems is on a quest to define itself as The Everything 3D Printing Store, offering a diverse range of 3D printing products and services to personal, professional, and industrial customers. While becoming a jack-of-all-trades may sound like a risky strategy , it has allowed 3D Systems to grow its revenue at breakneck speeds. In 2013, 3D Systems grew its revenues by 45% year over year, or 10.1 percentage points greater than the 3D printing industry at large, which suggests that 3D Systems' strategy is helping it grow its share of the industry's total revenue.
What's more, 3D Systems has been investing heavily in research and development and strategic partnerships. On the R&D front, 3D Systems has more than doubled its R&D expenditures from years past, and management has highlighted that investing in R&D will remain a cornerstone of its strategy going forward. Of 3D Systems' many strategic partnerships , its one with Google may lead to the creation of a game-changing 3D printing manufacturing platform, which could have the potential to make 3D printing a more viable option for larger-scale manufacturing runs.
With acquisitions, R&D, and strategic partnerships, 3D Systems is arguably leaving no stone unturned in hopes of growing its market share and becoming a leading 3D printing company for decades to come.
2. 3D Systems has the biggest market opportunity of any 3D printing company around
3D Systems' printing portfolio is based on seven different technologies, which is the most of any 3D printing company. This gives it the ability to cater to more 3D printing applications than its competitors, because different technologies are often best suited for specific applications. For instance, the 3D printing technology to produce a personalized titanium hip replacement is substantially different from the technology best suited for creating late-stage multimaterial prototypes for product designers. Use the table below to get an overview and to learn more about 3D Systems' technologies:
Ultimately, the more applications a 3D printing company can cater to, the more opportunities it has to generate revenue. Because 3D Systems' diverse technology portfolio allows it to cater to the most applications of its peers, it therefore has the biggest market opportunity in the business. 3D Systems CEO Avi Reichental has even gone on record saying that the company is sitting at the center of a $35 billion "design-to-manufacturing value chain." Also, have a look at 3D Systems' case studies to see the range of applications 3D Systems' technologies can serve.
3. 3D Systems would rather invest in the long-term success of its business than deliver stronger short-term earnings results
In the last year, it's come to light that 3D Systems' management would rather invest in the long-term best interest of its underlying business, even if it comes at the expense of short-term operating results. Although this long-term focus has caused 3D Systems to miss analyst expectations for the last two quarters, and is arguably inflating its trailing P/E ratio, management believes it should help deliver better business outcomes in the years ahead.
Next year, 3D Systems' management is aiming to reach the milestone of $1 billion in annual sales -- nearly double its 2013 full-year sales results. Management expects that come 2016, the company's operating leverage will be "fully restored," meaning investors are likely to get a better sense of the company's earnings potential in the not-too-distant future.
The takeaway for investors
3D Systems is a long-term-focused company that isn't concerned with short-term earnings. While this approach may not jive with shortsighted investors playing alongside the quarterly Wall Street expectations game, it aligns nicely with the interests of long-term investors who are willing to endure the inevitable ups and downs.
In the context of its 50% year-to-date sell-off, which may have been driven by short-term factors , it could prove to be a great buying opportunity for long-term 3D Systems investors. As a current 3D Systems shareholder, I won't be adding to my position today, but I'll continue holding on to my shares for as long as the underlying business and its future earnings potential remain on track.
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With acquisitions, R&D, and strategic partnerships, 3D Systems is arguably leaving no stone unturned in hopes of growing its market share and becoming a leading 3D printing company for decades to come. Although this long-term focus has caused 3D Systems to miss analyst expectations for the last two quarters, and is arguably inflating its trailing P/E ratio, management believes it should help deliver better business outcomes in the years ahead. As a current 3D Systems shareholder, I won't be adding to my position today, but I'll continue holding on to my shares for as long as the underlying business and its future earnings potential remain on track.
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3D Systems has the biggest market opportunity of any 3D printing company around 3D Systems' printing portfolio is based on seven different technologies, which is the most of any 3D printing company. In the context of its 50% year-to-date sell-off, which may have been driven by short-term factors , it could prove to be a great buying opportunity for long-term 3D Systems investors. As a current 3D Systems shareholder, I won't be adding to my position today, but I'll continue holding on to my shares for as long as the underlying business and its future earnings potential remain on track.
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3D Systems is aggressively pursuing its market opportunity Having made roughly 50 acquisitions in the last three years, 3D Systems is on a quest to define itself as The Everything 3D Printing Store, offering a diverse range of 3D printing products and services to personal, professional, and industrial customers. 3D Systems has the biggest market opportunity of any 3D printing company around 3D Systems' printing portfolio is based on seven different technologies, which is the most of any 3D printing company. 3D Systems would rather invest in the long-term success of its business than deliver stronger short-term earnings results In the last year, it's come to light that 3D Systems' management would rather invest in the long-term best interest of its underlying business, even if it comes at the expense of short-term operating results.
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3D Systems has the biggest market opportunity of any 3D printing company around 3D Systems' printing portfolio is based on seven different technologies, which is the most of any 3D printing company. 3D Systems would rather invest in the long-term success of its business than deliver stronger short-term earnings results In the last year, it's come to light that 3D Systems' management would rather invest in the long-term best interest of its underlying business, even if it comes at the expense of short-term operating results. 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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3 Reasons 3D Systems Corporation's Stock Could Fall
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Although investing in 3D Systems may offer tremendous long-term potential for investors, it certainly isn't a risk-free investment. The 3D printing company has recently had a difficult time pleasing investors, and shares are down more than 50% year to date. Although a 50% discount on shares may sound too tempting to pass up for some, investors should first consider some of the biggest risks that could potentially threaten 3D Systems' underlying business -- and keep its corresponding stock price from recovering or cause it to fall further.
1. Its aggressive acquisition strategy could become an operational nightmare
In the last three years, 3D Systems has made approximately 50 acquisitions aimed at bolstering its 3D printing portfolio and expanding its market opportunity across its consumer, professional, and industrial product and service lines. Considering the worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow by more than 30% per year through 2020, it's not such an unreasonable strategy for 3D Systems to aggressively pursue its market opportunity through lots of acquisitions. However, in practice, a hyperaggressive acquisition strategy could yield a undesirable outcome, as integrating 50 businesses into one streamlined entity may prove to be an operational nightmare, plagued with inefficiencies and friction.
The problem could further compound if 3D Systems' management expected to earn a stronger return on investment from underperforming acquisitions, leading to future writedowns that negatively impact future earnings. Thanks to its aggressive acquisition strategy, 3D Systems has amassed more than $404 million in goodwill and $177.7 million in intangible assets on its balance sheet as of the second quarter. In other words, any future writedowns related to underperforming acquisitions that are charged against earnings could be quite burdensome.
2. Future R&D liabilities could cut into earnings
With seven distinct 3D printing technologies, 3D Systems has the most diversified 3D printing technology portfolio in the industry, which gives it the opportunity to cater to more applications than competitors, because different technologies are often best suited for specific 3D printing applications. For instance, the technology to metal-3D-print jet engine fuel nozzles dramatically differs from the technology to 3D-print a multi-material model of a person's tumor and surrounding tissue that doctors could use to rehearse a difficult surgery.
While the number of 3D printing technologies 3D Systems offers is often viewed as a competitive advantage in terms of its market opportunity, it can also be viewed as a burden in the form of future research and development expenses. A $100 R&D investment that 3D Systems spread evenly across its seven technologies would break down to about $14 per technology, whereas competitor Stratasys , which currently offers three 3D printing technologies, would be able to allocate about $33 per technology for each $100 spent. Dollar for dollar, Stratasys could effectively allocate more than double developing each of its 3D printing technologies than 3D Systems. As you can imagine, this could lead to outsize R&D obligations for 3D Systems relative to the competition, and it could potentially cut into its overall profitability.
Source: 3D Systems.
3. Future pricing pressures could be significant
Within the last year, a series of patents related to 3D Systems' stereolithography and selective laser sintering 3D printing technologies have expired, and have opened up the market to new competition -- which is often willing to accept a lower profit. Consequently, 3D printing technologies that 3D Systems typically reserved for its high-end portfolio are now being offered by competitors at a fraction of what 3D Systems charges. Although it's still too early to know the direct impact expiring patents will ultimately have on 3D Systems' underlying business, it may put unwanted pricing pressure on 3D Systems' stereolithography and selective laser sintering technologies. Depending on how severe these pressures become, it could even negatively impact 3D Systems' top- and bottom-line results in a meaningful way.
The takeaway for investors
Although a 50% year-to-date sell-off could potentially represent a buying opportunity for long-term-focused and extremely risk-tolerant investors, the purpose of this exercise is to understand some of the major risks that could materially impact 3D Systems' long-term investment thesis going forward. As a current 3D Systems shareholder, I will continue holding on to my shares while periodically monitoring whether these potential risks materialize enough to warrant me selling shares.
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Although a 50% discount on shares may sound too tempting to pass up for some, investors should first consider some of the biggest risks that could potentially threaten 3D Systems' underlying business -- and keep its corresponding stock price from recovering or cause it to fall further. However, in practice, a hyperaggressive acquisition strategy could yield a undesirable outcome, as integrating 50 businesses into one streamlined entity may prove to be an operational nightmare, plagued with inefficiencies and friction. Future pricing pressures could be significant Within the last year, a series of patents related to 3D Systems' stereolithography and selective laser sintering 3D printing technologies have expired, and have opened up the market to new competition -- which is often willing to accept a lower profit.
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The problem could further compound if 3D Systems' management expected to earn a stronger return on investment from underperforming acquisitions, leading to future writedowns that negatively impact future earnings. Future pricing pressures could be significant Within the last year, a series of patents related to 3D Systems' stereolithography and selective laser sintering 3D printing technologies have expired, and have opened up the market to new competition -- which is often willing to accept a lower profit. Although it's still too early to know the direct impact expiring patents will ultimately have on 3D Systems' underlying business, it may put unwanted pricing pressure on 3D Systems' stereolithography and selective laser sintering technologies.
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Future R&D liabilities could cut into earnings With seven distinct 3D printing technologies, 3D Systems has the most diversified 3D printing technology portfolio in the industry, which gives it the opportunity to cater to more applications than competitors, because different technologies are often best suited for specific 3D printing applications. A $100 R&D investment that 3D Systems spread evenly across its seven technologies would break down to about $14 per technology, whereas competitor Stratasys , which currently offers three 3D printing technologies, would be able to allocate about $33 per technology for each $100 spent. Consequently, 3D printing technologies that 3D Systems typically reserved for its high-end portfolio are now being offered by competitors at a fraction of what 3D Systems charges.
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Although a 50% discount on shares may sound too tempting to pass up for some, investors should first consider some of the biggest risks that could potentially threaten 3D Systems' underlying business -- and keep its corresponding stock price from recovering or cause it to fall further. Its aggressive acquisition strategy could become an operational nightmare In the last three years, 3D Systems has made approximately 50 acquisitions aimed at bolstering its 3D printing portfolio and expanding its market opportunity across its consumer, professional, and industrial product and service lines. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and Stratasys.
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2014-10-03 00:00:00 UTC
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Is 3D Systems Corporation a Short Sell?
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With shares off more than 50% year to date, and short interest hovering near 52-week highs, it's worth asking if 3D Systems is a compelling short-selling candidate.
Short-selling 101
On a high level, selling a stock short means an investor is wagering that the stock price will decline in the future. Behind the scenes, a broker arranges a short-seller to "borrow" shares from another stockholder's brokerage account that owns shares outright, and the short-seller uses these shares to sell to another buyer. When the short position is opened, the short-seller receives the proceeds from the sale of the stock, and would only make a profit if they closed out the position by buying back said shares at a lower price than what they initially sold the borrowed shares for.
As far as risk is concerned, short-selling is acknowledged to carry unlimited risk because a stock's price can technically rise indefinitely, which may force the short-seller to buy back shares at a price they simply cannot afford to cover. Because of the significant risks associated with short-selling, it should only be employed in special situations by investors who are willing to expose themselves to potentially outsize risks.
Twice a month, a stock's short interest, or the total number of shares that are sold short and remain open positions, is reported to the stock exchanges. When short interest is high, the number of shares sold short represents a significant percentage of a company's total shares outstanding. As of Sept. 15, 3D Systems' short interest stood at 35.8 million shares, representing 32.6% of its shares outstanding. With nearly one-third of 3D Systems' total shares outstanding being actively shorted, it's currently quite popular to bet against 3D Systems' future.
The case for shorting 3D Systems
With a trailing P/E ratio hovering around 130, it's easy for bears to make the case that 3D Systems' stock is too richly valued and is priced beyond its future earnings potential. In recent quarters, 3D Systems has had a difficult time meeting investor expectations, which has helped the bears substantiate their beliefs about 3D Systems' current valuation. Hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson has even gone on record saying that 3D Systems' intrinsic value is $10 per share, which, if true, suggests significant downside from today's mid-$40 level. Combined, these factors have helped investors drive 3D Systems' short interest to near 52-week highs and the stock near its 52-week lows.
Putting the bears to rest
Anyone who's listened to one of 3D Systems' recent conference calls should know that the company is more concerned with investing in the long-term success of its business than it is with short-term earnings, and this strategy can cause its P/E ratio to remain stubbornly high. After all, 3D Systems is operating in a highly competitive, high-growth industry , and the window of opportunity to solidify what it believes is a competitive advantage as the most vertically integrated 3D printing company could be limited. This dynamic has motivated 3D Systems to make about 50 acquisitions in the last three years, aimed at bolstering its 3D printing portfolio and broadening its market opportunity.
Moreover, 3D Systems has set an ambitious plan to nearly double its full-year revenue between 2013 and 2015, which happens to align nicely with management's promise that its operational leverage will be "fully restored" in 2016, as the heavy pace of investment and concentrated product introductions begin to normalize. In other words, come 2016, investors should be able to get a better sense of 3D Systems' true earnings potential.
What should a Fool do?
With 3D Systems shares off more than 50% year to date and short interest hovering around 52-week highs, it's safe to say that investor expectations and sentiment are currently in the doldrums. Although it may be popular to short 3D Systems shares today, given the fact that the company remains more committed to the long-term success of its business than with its short-term earnings, and has adopted a strategy that it believes will capitalize on the growth of an industry that's expected to grow by over 30% a year through 2020, it seems to me like it's too risky of a proposition to bet against this potentially massive upward trajectory. If you don't believe in 3D Systems' long-term prospects, or think shares are too richly valued, you'll certainly be safer sitting on the sidelines than short-selling shares and exposing yourself to a significant amount of risk.
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Putting the bears to rest Anyone who's listened to one of 3D Systems' recent conference calls should know that the company is more concerned with investing in the long-term success of its business than it is with short-term earnings, and this strategy can cause its P/E ratio to remain stubbornly high. Moreover, 3D Systems has set an ambitious plan to nearly double its full-year revenue between 2013 and 2015, which happens to align nicely with management's promise that its operational leverage will be "fully restored" in 2016, as the heavy pace of investment and concentrated product introductions begin to normalize. Although it may be popular to short 3D Systems shares today, given the fact that the company remains more committed to the long-term success of its business than with its short-term earnings, and has adopted a strategy that it believes will capitalize on the growth of an industry that's expected to grow by over 30% a year through 2020, it seems to me like it's too risky of a proposition to bet against this potentially massive upward trajectory.
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Twice a month, a stock's short interest, or the total number of shares that are sold short and remain open positions, is reported to the stock exchanges. When short interest is high, the number of shares sold short represents a significant percentage of a company's total shares outstanding. The case for shorting 3D Systems With a trailing P/E ratio hovering around 130, it's easy for bears to make the case that 3D Systems' stock is too richly valued and is priced beyond its future earnings potential.
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When the short position is opened, the short-seller receives the proceeds from the sale of the stock, and would only make a profit if they closed out the position by buying back said shares at a lower price than what they initially sold the borrowed shares for. When short interest is high, the number of shares sold short represents a significant percentage of a company's total shares outstanding. The case for shorting 3D Systems With a trailing P/E ratio hovering around 130, it's easy for bears to make the case that 3D Systems' stock is too richly valued and is priced beyond its future earnings potential.
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Short-selling 101 On a high level, selling a stock short means an investor is wagering that the stock price will decline in the future. Behind the scenes, a broker arranges a short-seller to "borrow" shares from another stockholder's brokerage account that owns shares outright, and the short-seller uses these shares to sell to another buyer. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple.
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FRI, UMDD: Big ETF Outflows
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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 First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund ( FRI ), where 3,300,000 units were destroyed, or a 24.4% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of FRI, in morning trading today Simon Property Group ( SPG ) is up about 0.1%, and Public Storage ( PSA ) is higher by about 0.6%.
And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the Proshares UltraPro MidCap400 ( UMDD ), which lost 250,000 of its units, representing a 35.7% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. Among the largest underlying components of UMDD, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is down about 0.5%, and Aarons (AAN) is up by about 1.9%.
VIDEO: FRI, UMDD: Big ETF Outflows
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Among the largest underlying components of UMDD, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is down about 0.5%, and Aarons (AAN) is up by about 1.9%. Among the largest underlying components of FRI, in morning trading today Simon Property Group ( SPG ) is up about 0.1%, and Public Storage ( PSA ) is higher by about 0.6%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the Proshares UltraPro MidCap400 ( UMDD ), which lost 250,000 of its units, representing a 35.7% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior.
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Among the largest underlying components of UMDD, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is down about 0.5%, and Aarons (AAN) is up by about 1.9%. Among the largest underlying components of FRI, in morning trading today Simon Property Group ( SPG ) is up about 0.1%, and Public Storage ( PSA ) is higher by about 0.6%. VIDEO: FRI, UMDD: 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 UMDD, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is down about 0.5%, and Aarons (AAN) is up by about 1.9%. Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund ( FRI ), where 3,300,000 units were destroyed, or a 24.4% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the Proshares UltraPro MidCap400 ( UMDD ), which lost 250,000 of its units, representing a 35.7% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior.
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Among the largest underlying components of UMDD, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is down about 0.5%, and Aarons (AAN) is up by about 1.9%. Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund ( FRI ), where 3,300,000 units were destroyed, or a 24.4% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of FRI, in morning trading today Simon Property Group ( SPG ) is up about 0.1%, and Public Storage ( PSA ) is higher by about 0.6%.
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Is 3D Systems Corporation a Buy Under $50?
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In this edition of The Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Foolish reader Bonnie H. emailed us about 3D Systems , which was trading around $53 a share when she wrote:
If you're a long-term investor contemplating whether or not a 5.7% decline in a stock's price is worth waiting for, the short answer is probably not, because the longer your investment time horizon, the less price matters. That's not to say that price doesn't matter, but a 5.7% difference is hardly going to make or break a long-term investment of five years or longer.
Instead of focusing on prices that could carry a high degree of psychological weight, try approaching investing from the perspective that you'll become a long-term business owner, and assess whether the business behind the stock price is worth owning for the long haul. This approach should help steer you into thinking more long-term, rather than fixating on the inevitable day-to-day stock price fluctuations.
The pizzeria test
Imagine that your local pizzeria wanted to open up a second location and asked you to invest. What kind of questions would you ask to help determine if the business was viable, if it was in a great position to benefit from a second location, that you'd be handsomely rewarded for your investment, and that you wouldn't be overpaying or exposing yourself to too much risk? Likewise, you can think like a business owner about any publicly traded company to help determine if a stock should ultimately become part of your portfolio.
Tailoring the pizzeria example to 3D Systems means understanding factors like the 3D printing industry at large as well as the company's growth strategy, leadership, competitive positioning, financials, and major risk factors -- and of course, the stock price fits into the picture.
The Amazon.com of 3D printing
Investors can think of 3D Systems as the Amazon.com of 3D printing, in the sense that it's on a quest to define itself as The Everything 3D Printing Store. Having made about 50 acquisitions over the last three years, 3D Systems has been aggressively pursuing and growing its market opportunity in the hopes of solidifying what it believes it already has: a first-mover advantage as the most vertically integrated 3D printing company in the world. With seven distinct 3D printing technologies in its portfolio, 3D Systems has the opportunity to cater to more growth opportunities than its competitors, because different 3D printing technologies are often best suited for different applications. For instance, the technology to 3D-print an automotive dashboard prototype fundamentally differs from the technology needed to 3D-print a personalized metal knee replacement.
Also like Amazon.com, 3D Systems is more concerned with investing in the long-term success of its business than with short-term earnings. While this approach hasn't been applauded by all investors in recent quarters, management remains confident it'll drive stronger operating results in the years ahead. Taking into account how the 3D printing industry is expected to grow like gangbusters between now and 2020, it becomes more evident that 3D Systems is trying to make the most of its market opportunity with this hyperaggressive strategy.
Assessing staying power and risks
With over $570 million in cash on its balance sheet and $11.5 million in long-term debt as of the second quarter, 3D Systems has sufficient cash to continue building out its portfolio with additional acquisitions, continued research and development, and new strategic partnerships for the time being. Should 3D Systems run low on cash, however, the company might turn to secondary offerings to raise additional capital, as it has historically done, which could potentially put previous investors at risk of dilution.
Speaking of risk, one of the biggest risks currently facing 3D Systems is that key 3D printing patents around its stereolithography and selective laser sintering technologies have expired, inviting new competition , which is often willing to democratize access to technologies that are typically reserved for six-figure 3D printers. Although it's still too early to tell how this will affect 3D Systems' underlying business, the risk of increased competition could potentially put downward pricing pressure on some of 3D Systems' printers or technologies, and potentially impact the company's overall profitability, depending on the severity.
However, it's important to note that 3D Systems remains committed to investing in research and development that drives innovation , and certainly wouldn't be afraid of making an acquisition if it helped maintain its competitive positioning. In other words, 3D Systems hardly rests on its laurels, and investors shouldn't expect the company to sit idly in the face of intensified competitive forces.
While this is not a fully inclusive list, other notable risks facing 3D Systems include potentially outsize R&D obligations due to the burden of having seven different 3D printing technologies, seemingly poor employee morale based on Glassdoor ratings , and the challenge of successfully integrating all those acquisitions under one umbrella without creating operational issues or inefficiencies.
Putting it all together
In 2013, 3D Systems generated $513.4 million in revenue, which represented about 17% of the $3.07 billion in revenue the 3D printing industry generated worldwide, according to Wohlers Report 2014. To put this figure into context, 3D Systems' 2013 revenue share edged out competitor Stratasys by about 1%, earning it first place in terms of revenue share for the year.
3D Systems has set a goal of generating over $1 billion in full-year sales by the end of 2015, and worldwide 3D printing revenues are projected to generate $5.3 billion. This suggests that 3D Systems is aiming to grow its share of industry revenue by about another 3% to 19% in two years.
Because 3D Systems is currently more concerned with investing in the long-term success of its business than with short-term earnings, its trailing P/E ratio of about 133 tells investors very little about its growth strategy, prospects, or financial well-being, not to mention making its valuation seem very high based on conventional metrics. Admittedly, 3D Systems isn't a cheap stock on paper, even with shares having fallen more than 50% year to date.
Still, I think there are so many factors that matter in determining if a company's stock is trading at a "good" price based on traditional metrics. Only after you've done your homework on the underlying business should you ask yourself whether 3D Systems' stock is worth the premium. As a current 3D Systems shareholder, I will continue holding my shares for as long as the fundamentals of the underlying business remain on course, regardless of where the stock price goes in the short term.
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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 3D Systems Corporation a Buy Under $50? originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Having made about 50 acquisitions over the last three years, 3D Systems has been aggressively pursuing and growing its market opportunity in the hopes of solidifying what it believes it already has: a first-mover advantage as the most vertically integrated 3D printing company in the world. While this is not a fully inclusive list, other notable risks facing 3D Systems include potentially outsize R&D obligations due to the burden of having seven different 3D printing technologies, seemingly poor employee morale based on Glassdoor ratings , and the challenge of successfully integrating all those acquisitions under one umbrella without creating operational issues or inefficiencies. Because 3D Systems is currently more concerned with investing in the long-term success of its business than with short-term earnings, its trailing P/E ratio of about 133 tells investors very little about its growth strategy, prospects, or financial well-being, not to mention making its valuation seem very high based on conventional metrics.
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Instead of focusing on prices that could carry a high degree of psychological weight, try approaching investing from the perspective that you'll become a long-term business owner, and assess whether the business behind the stock price is worth owning for the long haul. Tailoring the pizzeria example to 3D Systems means understanding factors like the 3D printing industry at large as well as the company's growth strategy, leadership, competitive positioning, financials, and major risk factors -- and of course, the stock price fits into the picture. Assessing staying power and risks With over $570 million in cash on its balance sheet and $11.5 million in long-term debt as of the second quarter, 3D Systems has sufficient cash to continue building out its portfolio with additional acquisitions, continued research and development, and new strategic partnerships for the time being.
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In this edition of The Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Foolish reader Bonnie H. emailed us about 3D Systems , which was trading around $53 a share when she wrote: If you're a long-term investor contemplating whether or not a 5.7% decline in a stock's price is worth waiting for, the short answer is probably not, because the longer your investment time horizon, the less price matters. Tailoring the pizzeria example to 3D Systems means understanding factors like the 3D printing industry at large as well as the company's growth strategy, leadership, competitive positioning, financials, and major risk factors -- and of course, the stock price fits into the picture. Although it's still too early to tell how this will affect 3D Systems' underlying business, the risk of increased competition could potentially put downward pricing pressure on some of 3D Systems' printers or technologies, and potentially impact the company's overall profitability, depending on the severity.
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Instead of focusing on prices that could carry a high degree of psychological weight, try approaching investing from the perspective that you'll become a long-term business owner, and assess whether the business behind the stock price is worth owning for the long haul. Speaking of risk, one of the biggest risks currently facing 3D Systems is that key 3D printing patents around its stereolithography and selective laser sintering technologies have expired, inviting new competition , which is often willing to democratize access to technologies that are typically reserved for six-figure 3D printers. Although it's still too early to tell how this will affect 3D Systems' underlying business, the risk of increased competition could potentially put downward pricing pressure on some of 3D Systems' printers or technologies, and potentially impact the company's overall profitability, depending on the severity.
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1 Metal 3D Printing Company That 3D Systems Corporation Should Watch
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Although U.K-based precision measurement company Renishaw only recently became involved in 3D printing, management is optimistic about its future growth prospects. Throughout its 2014 annual report, Renishaw highlighted that it experienced strong demand and growing interest from its two laser melting metal 3D printers, the AM125 and AM250.
In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller and industrials analyst Blake Bos discuss Renishaw's AM250 metal 3D printer relative to the competition, and also weigh in on an unconfirmed rumor they learned about while attending The Big M manufacturing conference in Detroit.
Rumor has it that Renishaw's next generation of direct metal 3D printers will be capable of real-time quality controls, a feature that could have game-changing implications for the 3D printing industry at large. Currently, the ability to perform quality assurance during a 3D printing job is very limited, and companies like General Electric spend a tremendous amount of resources to determine if a 3D-printed object meets its rigorous requirements for mission-critical aviation applications .
If Renishaw introduced a metal 3D printer with a robust suite of in-process quality controls before competitors, it could prove to be a potentially worrisome situation for 3D Systems , because a portion of its future revenue growth is dependent on how well its own metal 3D printers are received in the marketplace. Still, investors should acknowledge that the majority of Renishaw's revenue isn't derived from the sale of its 3D printing products, meaning it may be difficult for investors to benefit from any success that Renishaw experiences in 3D printing. Going forward, 3D Systems investors should monitor Renishaw's future 3D printing developments to determine if it could have a material impact on 3D Systems' existing metal 3D printing portfolio.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Blake Bos: We're going to talk about a company called Renishaw. A lot of our readers and watchers aren't familiar with this company. They're based out of the United Kingdom. They're traditionally a measurement company, so they go in and make sure parts are manufactured correctly -- quality assurance.
From what we've learned they bought a 3D printing company a few years ago, and they have their one 3D printer that does direct metal laser sintering.
So basically what's going on with that printer and how does it compare to the 3D Systems' printer, or EOS'? I mean, do they have something that's groundbreaking, what do you see there?
Steve Heller: I see that it's basically on par with the competition. It's a direct metal laser sintering printer. Its built chamber is gravity-fed so what that means is that the material relies on gravity to actually spread the material out. There are advantages and disadvantages, but really the parts actually coming out of the product are pretty much on par with everything else, but what makes Renishaw so interesting is the next generation.
Rumor has it that their next generation will have the ability to analyze each layer of the print build -- live.
Blake: With data.
Steve: With data. So if you're General Electric and you're printing fuel nozzles, you want to make sure that fuel nozzle is not going to fail when you're flying your plane. So knowing the data of each build and making sure that there's no inconsistencies, there's no contamination in the particles, there's nothing that's going to hinder the integrity of this part, it could be huge. If they would be the first ones to market with this, that could be a groundbreaking innovation for the industry.
Blake: Everybody would want to buy one.
Steve: Everybody would want to buy one. I'm sure they're going to patent it and that would well position the company for future growth and actually be, you know, maybe usurping EOS and 3D Systems in the metal for 3D printing space.
Blake: Yeah, because right now if a company prints out a part they have to do a lot of scanning and measurements to make sure it's up to spec.
Steve: A lot of qualifying.
Blake: A lot of qualifying, and if you could do it while it was building with computer algorithms...
Steve: You speed up the process.
Blake: You speed up the process a ton, that would be a huge selling point. So like you said, that's a huge takeaway, I think investors should really pay attention to that next...
Steve: There's definitely a new player to watch, I think.
Blake: You want to look at that new printer that comes out and you actually can invest in this company, Steve, on the London Stock Exchange.
Steve: Yeah, exactly.
Blake: The ticker is RSW. Keep in mind, though, folks, a very small portion of their revenue comes from 3D printing, it's not a pure play, so if you want to invest in a company, just 3D printing, Renishaw is probably not the way to go, but you could take a look at it and do a little research and familiarize yourself with the company.
Steve: Yeah, just so you know focusing on the measurement dynamics, I mean, a big part of their business is measuring things and quality assurance, so focusing on those dynamics longer term to make sure that also fits into this growth trajectory as an investor.
Blake: And we haven't done a lot of research on the company because we just learned about it at the show, but it does look like it pays a dividend on the London Exchange and is at a cheaper valuation. So it could be a better alternative, but we'll need to do the homework and check it out a little bit more before we're confident on saying we think it's a good investment.
Steve: Absolutely.
The article 1 Metal 3D Printing Company That 3D Systems Corporation Should Watch originally appeared on Fool.com.
Blake Bos owns shares of Apple. Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, and Renishaw. 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 .
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller and industrials analyst Blake Bos discuss Renishaw's AM250 metal 3D printer relative to the competition, and also weigh in on an unconfirmed rumor they learned about while attending The Big M manufacturing conference in Detroit. Rumor has it that Renishaw's next generation of direct metal 3D printers will be capable of real-time quality controls, a feature that could have game-changing implications for the 3D printing industry at large. Currently, the ability to perform quality assurance during a 3D printing job is very limited, and companies like General Electric spend a tremendous amount of resources to determine if a 3D-printed object meets its rigorous requirements for mission-critical aviation applications .
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller and industrials analyst Blake Bos discuss Renishaw's AM250 metal 3D printer relative to the competition, and also weigh in on an unconfirmed rumor they learned about while attending The Big M manufacturing conference in Detroit. It's a direct metal laser sintering printer. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and General Electric Company.
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In the following video, 3D printing specialist Steve Heller and industrials analyst Blake Bos discuss Renishaw's AM250 metal 3D printer relative to the competition, and also weigh in on an unconfirmed rumor they learned about while attending The Big M manufacturing conference in Detroit. Going forward, 3D Systems investors should monitor Renishaw's future 3D printing developments to determine if it could have a material impact on 3D Systems' existing metal 3D printing portfolio. Keep in mind, though, folks, a very small portion of their revenue comes from 3D printing, it's not a pure play, so if you want to invest in a company, just 3D printing, Renishaw is probably not the way to go, but you could take a look at it and do a little research and familiarize yourself with the company.
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Blake: Yeah, because right now if a company prints out a part they have to do a lot of scanning and measurements to make sure it's up to spec. Blake: You want to look at that new printer that comes out and you actually can invest in this company, Steve, on the London Stock Exchange. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and General Electric Company.
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3 Best Stocks to Invest in 3D Printing
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If you realize that 3D printing stocks are highly volatile, yet you still want to invest in this high-growth space, how do you decide which company to invest in?
The best way to invest in 3D printing stocks is to buy several of them, in my opinion. That's because it's really difficult to know which existing company in any fast-emerging technology space will ultimately emerge a winner -- or even still be in the game, for that matter -- in the years to come. I'm not suggesting investing more than you would normally invest in any one stock, but to divvy up what you'd usually invest.
There's no "right size" basket of 3D printing companies to own, as certainly the amount you have to invest will help drive that decision. However, we're going to use three here, as two is hardly diversified, and buying more than three is probably out of reach for many investors.
The candidates
There are six pure plays (meaning these companies derive all of their revenue from 3D printing) that trade on U.S. stock exchanges:
Data source: Yahoo! Finance; data as of Sept. 26.
( Organovo Holdings isn't included, as it's a speculative biotech play. It's a tissue engineering company that 3D-prints human cells to produce tissues.)
Best Stocks to Invest In: 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Arcam
I'm selecting 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Arcam for our basket of 3D printing stocks. I'll explain why, but don't take my or anyone's word as gospel for which stocks are best suited for your individual situation. It's always best to gather a few different viewpoints and then make your decision.
3D Systems and Stratasys: The two leaders
Stratasys' Fortus line of production printers is helping power the company's growth and profitability. Source: Stratasys.
I'm including 3D Systems and Stratasys because these are the two leaders in the industry. They were co-first-movers and are the largest and the most diversified among the 3D printing companies. One or both of these companies are "must-owns" for anyone looking for exposure to the 3D printing space. They both have their strong points, though I favor Stratasys primarily for its growth dynamics.
Compared to 3D Systems, Stratasys makes fewer acquisitions but favors large, best-in-class businesses when it does make them. Cases in point: its 2012 megamerger with Objet and its 2013 acquisition of MakerBot, which produces desktop 3D printers that are popular with "makers" (3D printing hobbyists), among others. Stratasys has been firing on all cylinders in 2014, with organic revenue growth -- which includes growth from businesses owned for at least one year -- of 33% in the first quarter and 35% in the second quarter.
3D Systems apparently has done a good job incorporating its many acquisitions into its fold. Nonetheless, I don't think it's humanly possible for any company -- no matter how talented its top management -- to seamlessly incorporate about 50 new companies into its fold in roughly three years without sacrificing some attention to nurturing its existing businesses. Don't get me wrong: I think 3D Systems has some potential aces up its sleeve; it's just that I don't favor it as much as I do Stratasys.
Project Ara smartphones. Source: 3D Systems.
One of 3D Systems' potential aces is its metal printer business, as it's been sold out of these printers in every quarter since it acquired Phenix Systems in the summer of 2013. The second is its partnership with Google on Project Ara to produce a high-speed, continuous, fabrication-grade 3D-printing platform to print Google's customizable, open-source, modular smartphones. Ara has potential implications beyond just Google, as the platform could be a springboard to other manufacturing applications.
Arcam: Profitable pure play on industrial metals niche
The third choice is probably one on which you'd get widely varying opinions, as we're left with four companies that are each considerably smaller and more specialized than the leaders. Keep in mind that their specialization increases their risk level.
I'm selecting Arcam because it's the only small company that's currently profitable, and, more important, it appears to have the best intermediate-term prospects. (It's impossible for anyone, in my opinion, to gauge which company has the best long-term prospects at this point. Besides, success in the long term begins with success in the intermediate term.)
Acetabular cup with Trabecular structures (for hip transplants). Source: Arcam.
Arcam makes printers that use its proprietary electron beam melting, or EBM, technology, to produce metal components. It targets customers in the medical implant and aerospace industries. Demand for 3D printers that can print in metals is in the relatively early stages, and it seems we're on the cusp of an incredible growth trajectory .
Arcam's first-quarter 2014 results were solid, while its second-quarter results were weak. Choppy quarterly results are to be expected, because the company is small and sells relatively few very pricey 3D printers each quarter. Thus, the shifting of even one or two sales from one quarter to the next can make a considerable difference in its results on a year-over-year comparison basis.
The company's stock is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Sweden; however, it can also be bought over the counter in the United States. Be aware that it's a very thinly traded stock, which means it can be highly volatile. Additionally, since all of Arcam's eggs are in one technology basket, investors need to keep an eye on Arcam's order intake situation. A slowing of orders could signal that one or both of Arcam's two markets are favoring other metal 3D printing technologies -- such as laser sintering -- over EBM.
I don't disagree with those who believe ExOne has considerable potential. However, I didn't select it for my top three because I think its change in strategy is going to take longer to execute than many believe, and I haven't yet seen enough tangible signs that it's likely to ultimately be successful. I didn't select Materialise as it just went public in June, so it has too limited a history as a public company. Voxeljet, which went public in October 2013, has been a slower grower and has also yet to prove itself.
Alternative possibilities: 3D printing software makers
Investors who are interested in greater diversity in their basket of 3D stocks might consider Dassault Systemes or Autodesk. These companies make computer-aided design, or CAD, software, which is used in a variety of applications, including 3D printing. Be aware, however, that neither of these companies is a pure play on 3D printing.
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The candidates There are six pure plays (meaning these companies derive all of their revenue from 3D printing) that trade on U.S. stock exchanges: Data source: Yahoo! Arcam: Profitable pure play on industrial metals niche The third choice is probably one on which you'd get widely varying opinions, as we're left with four companies that are each considerably smaller and more specialized than the leaders. Alternative possibilities: 3D printing software makers Investors who are interested in greater diversity in their basket of 3D stocks might consider Dassault Systemes or Autodesk.
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Best Stocks to Invest In: 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Arcam I'm selecting 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Arcam for our basket of 3D printing stocks. The Motley Fool recommends Dassault Systemes S.A. (ADR), ExOne, Google (A and C shares), 3D Systems, and Stratasys . The Motley Fool owns shares of ExOne, Google (A and C shares),3D Systems, and Stratasys .
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If you realize that 3D printing stocks are highly volatile, yet you still want to invest in this high-growth space, how do you decide which company to invest in? Best Stocks to Invest In: 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Arcam I'm selecting 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Arcam for our basket of 3D printing stocks. 3D Systems and Stratasys: The two leaders Stratasys' Fortus line of production printers is helping power the company's growth and profitability.
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Best Stocks to Invest In: 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Arcam I'm selecting 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Arcam for our basket of 3D printing stocks. I'm including 3D Systems and Stratasys because these are the two leaders in the industry. Compared to 3D Systems, Stratasys makes fewer acquisitions but favors large, best-in-class businesses when it does make them.
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3D printing solutions provider Stratasys ( SSYS ) has completed the acquisition of GrabCAD, a cloud-based 3D computer aided design (CAD) tool provider. GrabCAD will be integrated into Stratasys' Global Products and Technology Group.
The current acquisition will enable Stratasys to enter the 3D CAD market which is primarily dominated by Adobe ( ADBE ) and Autodesk ( ADSK ). Also, Stratasys will be able to garner revenues from the professional and enterprise versions of GrabCAD's Workbench tool which is chargeable. Reportedly, the Pro version of Workbench has a price tag of $59 per user per month and the Enterprise version costs up to $89 per user per month. Notably, the company has a user base of 1.5 million.
Nonetheless, Stratasys has stated that while the acquisition will not add to 2014 revenues, acquisition costs were likely to have a negative effect of 3-5 cents on its fourth-quarter earnings.
Stratasys has resorted to strategic acquisitions to diversify its offerings and expand operating markets. A strong cash balance of $502.3 million and a debt-free balance sheet enable the company to pursue strategic acquisitions.
The company is also planning to step up investment in product development and marketing to complement growth.
Buoyed by the increased adoption of its 3D technology and printers, Stratasys raised the 2014 guidance. The company also updated its long-term operational targets, which includes a 25% organic revenue growth (previous forecast 20% growth).
Also, the company expects to incur capital expenditures in the range of $50 to $70 million for increasing its manufacturing capacity to cater to the growing demand for 3D solutions and printers.
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. Also, the company's recent acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies are expected to benefit its top line, going forward.
While expenses are expected to go up further in fiscal 2014, we consider this necessary to facilitate product enhancements and capacity increases to address growth opportunities. Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet and The ExOne Company.
Currently, Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet and The ExOne Company. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report ADOBE SYSTEMS (ADBE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The current acquisition will enable Stratasys to enter the 3D CAD market which is primarily dominated by Adobe ( ADBE ) and Autodesk ( ADSK ).
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report ADOBE SYSTEMS (ADBE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet and The ExOne Company. Also, Stratasys will be able to garner revenues from the professional and enterprise versions of GrabCAD's Workbench tool which is chargeable.
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Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet and The ExOne Company. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report ADOBE SYSTEMS (ADBE): 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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Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet and The ExOne Company. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report AUTODESK INC (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report ADOBE SYSTEMS (ADBE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Also, Stratasys will be able to garner revenues from the professional and enterprise versions of GrabCAD's Workbench tool which is chargeable.
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The Hidden Asset in 3D Systems Corporation's Arsenal
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During 3D Systems ' second-quarterearnings call it came to light how management has developed the ability to purchase a business within a multiyear sales decline and then is able to engineer a return to positive growth shortly thereafter. 3D Systems CFO Damon Gregoire took time during the call to remind investors of this operational strength, a strength that I believe could be an asset underappreciated by investors because it gets little attention:
The purchase of Phenix Systems has been instrumental in giving 3D Systems a jump-start in the currently booming metal 3D printing industry, fueled by robust demand from the medical, aerospace, and overall manufacturing industries. Last quarter, 3D Systems reported that it cannot keep up with the pace of demand for its metal 3D printers, but it still managed to drive 55% sequential revenue growth in the vertical. In other words, 3D Systems' metal 3D printing portfolio, which is primarily based on Phenix Systems' metal 3D printing technology, is arguably being well received in the marketplace, and it's possible that Phenix may have had an underlying operational or visibility issue.
3D Systems ProX 300 metal 3D printer. Source: 3D Systems
Good business sense
Buying a business that's experienced multiyear revenue declines would almost certainly be a cheaper prospect than buying a business with a history of consistent revenue growth. Not only could this approach give 3D Systems an opportunity to earn a strong return on investment, assuming it could effectively leverage its existing distribution and sales channels to drive revenue growth, but it could also lower the company's risk of overpaying for an investment. During theearnings call 3D Systems' management went a step further and highlighted that it's going to continue investing in developing its metal 3D printing platform through research and development, as well as pursue FDA approval for personalized medical devices. In my opinion, 3D Systems will also continue to make complementary acquisitions that build out its metal 3D printing expertise, and together, all these growth initiatives should help drive continued strength from its metal 3D printing portfolio.
Sound familiar?
This isn't the first time that 3D Systems has shown savvy when it comes to making acquisitions that easily leverage its existing business model. In two other instances , 3D Systems turned what were effectively mom-and-pop businesses into entirely new product segments by adapting its material jetting technology to work with new materials. The Sugar Lab, a 3D printing confections company, became the basis of the upcoming ChefJet and ChefJet Pro sugar-based 3D printers, and Figulo, a 3D printing ceramics company, became the inspiration behind the CeraJet ceramic 3D printer, which is expected to be available later this year.
3D-printed sugar cubes inspired by The Sugar Lab acquisition. Source: 3D Systems.
Hidden value
3D Systems is often criticized for being a serial acquirer, because it's made about 50 acquisitions in the last three years alone. Undoubtedly, this strategy and all its moving parts carry a high degree of operational risk in terms of mismanagement and underperformance. At the same time, 3D Systems' acquisition strategy has given it invaluable experience in identifying businesses that are not only great candidates for integration into its platform but also ones that may offer the potential to earn a strong return on investment.
At the end of the day, I think investors should continue to have faith in management's ability to make good acquisitions, despite recent concerns surrounding the company's organic growth rate. And although these qualitative factors are extremely difficult for investors to measure with concrete certainty, it seems as though 3D Systems is sitting on an easily forgotten asset that may positively return value to shareholders in the long run.
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During 3D Systems ' second-quarterearnings call it came to light how management has developed the ability to purchase a business within a multiyear sales decline and then is able to engineer a return to positive growth shortly thereafter. At the same time, 3D Systems' acquisition strategy has given it invaluable experience in identifying businesses that are not only great candidates for integration into its platform but also ones that may offer the potential to earn a strong return on investment. And although these qualitative factors are extremely difficult for investors to measure with concrete certainty, it seems as though 3D Systems is sitting on an easily forgotten asset that may positively return value to shareholders in the long run.
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Source: 3D Systems Good business sense Buying a business that's experienced multiyear revenue declines would almost certainly be a cheaper prospect than buying a business with a history of consistent revenue growth. Not only could this approach give 3D Systems an opportunity to earn a strong return on investment, assuming it could effectively leverage its existing distribution and sales channels to drive revenue growth, but it could also lower the company's risk of overpaying for an investment. During theearnings call 3D Systems' management went a step further and highlighted that it's going to continue investing in developing its metal 3D printing platform through research and development, as well as pursue FDA approval for personalized medical devices.
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3D Systems CFO Damon Gregoire took time during the call to remind investors of this operational strength, a strength that I believe could be an asset underappreciated by investors because it gets little attention: The purchase of Phenix Systems has been instrumental in giving 3D Systems a jump-start in the currently booming metal 3D printing industry, fueled by robust demand from the medical, aerospace, and overall manufacturing industries. In other words, 3D Systems' metal 3D printing portfolio, which is primarily based on Phenix Systems' metal 3D printing technology, is arguably being well received in the marketplace, and it's possible that Phenix may have had an underlying operational or visibility issue. In my opinion, 3D Systems will also continue to make complementary acquisitions that build out its metal 3D printing expertise, and together, all these growth initiatives should help drive continued strength from its metal 3D printing portfolio.
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In my opinion, 3D Systems will also continue to make complementary acquisitions that build out its metal 3D printing expertise, and together, all these growth initiatives should help drive continued strength from its metal 3D printing portfolio. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple. 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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5 Things 3D Systems Corporation's Management Wants You to Know
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2. 3D Systems' record backlog negatively affected its organic growth rate, which fell to 10% from 28% in the first quarter.
Although 3D Systems' reported a record $31.9 million backlog, some of it came at the expense of the company's organic growth rate, the rate of annual revenue growth that excludes revenues from acquisitions less than a year old. Previously, I've argued that monitoring 3D Systems' organic growth rate on a quarterly basis allows investors to get a better sense of whether the company is making the kinds of acquisitions with enduring characteristics, an often difficult-to-measure metric for a company like 3D Systems, which has made around 50 acquisitions in the last three years alone. While strong organic growth does give some confirmation that 3D Systems is in fact making good purchases, it doesn't necessarily tell the whole story. By taking into account 3D Systems' backlog in conjunction with its organic growth rate, investors can gain a more complete picture of how well 3D Systems' previous acquisitions are performing.
Here's how CEO Avi Reichental explained the situation:
3. Product delays temporarily affected consumer revenues, but not demand.
In a move to improve the user experience, 3D Systems' management made the conscious decision to delay the shipment of several upcoming consumer-oriented 3D printers during the quarter. As a result, consumer 3D printing revenues were held to a modest $7.4 million during the quarter, a decrease of 23.7% sequentially, but management believes that the short-term hit it took on consumer revenues has the potential to improve the quality of its brand overall. As far as what kind of user enhancements were made, Reichental explained:
Additionally, Reichental highlighted that the company finished the quarter with a consumer order backlog of $7.7 million, suggesting that these product delays likely haven't affected near-term demand significantly.
4. Demand for 3D Systems' metal 3D printers continues to outpace the speed at which it can add manufacturing capacity.
In recent quarters, 3D Systems continues to highlight how it can't keep up with demand for its metal 3D printers, despite continuing to add more manufacturing capacity. The trend didn't change in the second quarter, and Gregoire weighed in:
The facility Gregorie is referring to will have an additional 200,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity, allowing it to better capitalize on the explosive growth that metal 3D printing has experienced.
3D Systems ProX 300 metal 3D printer.
5.A larger-format metal 3D printer is coming soon.
In an effort to better cater to the needs of large-scale manufacturers, 3D Systems is expected to debut a significantly larger-format metal 3D printer this November at EuroMold 2014, a conference known for being the largest display of industrial 3D printers in Europe. During the earnings call, Reichental briefed investors about when the larger-volume printer is expected to become available for sale:
Large-scale manufacturers like General Electric could be interested in a larger-format metal offering from 3D Systems; it would allow GE to consolidate the number of machines it would need to 3D-metal-print 45,000 fuel nozzles a year for its upcoming Leap jet engine.
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In a move to improve the user experience, 3D Systems' management made the conscious decision to delay the shipment of several upcoming consumer-oriented 3D printers during the quarter. The trend didn't change in the second quarter, and Gregoire weighed in: The facility Gregorie is referring to will have an additional 200,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity, allowing it to better capitalize on the explosive growth that metal 3D printing has experienced. During the earnings call, Reichental briefed investors about when the larger-volume printer is expected to become available for sale: Large-scale manufacturers like General Electric could be interested in a larger-format metal offering from 3D Systems; it would allow GE to consolidate the number of machines it would need to 3D-metal-print 45,000 fuel nozzles a year for its upcoming Leap jet engine.
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As far as what kind of user enhancements were made, Reichental explained: Additionally, Reichental highlighted that the company finished the quarter with a consumer order backlog of $7.7 million, suggesting that these product delays likely haven't affected near-term demand significantly. In recent quarters, 3D Systems continues to highlight how it can't keep up with demand for its metal 3D printers, despite continuing to add more manufacturing capacity. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and General Electric.
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Although 3D Systems' reported a record $31.9 million backlog, some of it came at the expense of the company's organic growth rate, the rate of annual revenue growth that excludes revenues from acquisitions less than a year old. Previously, I've argued that monitoring 3D Systems' organic growth rate on a quarterly basis allows investors to get a better sense of whether the company is making the kinds of acquisitions with enduring characteristics, an often difficult-to-measure metric for a company like 3D Systems, which has made around 50 acquisitions in the last three years alone. By taking into account 3D Systems' backlog in conjunction with its organic growth rate, investors can gain a more complete picture of how well 3D Systems' previous acquisitions are performing.
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As far as what kind of user enhancements were made, Reichental explained: Additionally, Reichental highlighted that the company finished the quarter with a consumer order backlog of $7.7 million, suggesting that these product delays likely haven't affected near-term demand significantly. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Apple. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, and General Electric.
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Mega-Scale 3D Printing Is Here: The World's First Fully 3D-Printed Estate Is Coming to New York
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3D printing is about to make a splash -- literally! -- onto the construction scene. New York City architect/contractor Adam Kushner and partners James Wolff and Enrico Dini are teaming up to construct the world's first 3D-printed estate, featuring an in-ground swimming pool, a pool house, and a four-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot home. Ground has already been broken on the five-acre parcel of land in Gardiner, New York, about 80 miles north of New York City, and the 3D printing will start next year.
This ambitious historic project will be printed using a modified version of the D-Shape printer, reportedly the world's largest 3D printer, which is made by a privately held company. Currently, neither of the 3D printing bigwigs, 3D Systems and Stratasys , are involved in large-scale 3D printing. However, that could change in the future, as both companies are pursuing turbocharged growth strategies.
I reached out to Kushner, who graciously spoke with me about this potentially groundbreaking (no pun intended) project. While there's no public company involved in this story, the bigger the 3D printing market size becomes, the potentially more lucrative it should be for 3D printing investors in the long run, and it's important to keep up-to-date on the ever-expanding applications of this amazingly disruptive technology.
Kushner's property is in the Shawangunk Ridge area, a major rock-climbing destination. He drew his inspiration for the design of the house and pool from the unique rock formation in the area, so both are quite irregular in shape. The house will be nestled into a cliff, partially jutting out over thin air and overlooking the pool, which will sit at the base of the steep incline. Surely, this feature will make the 3D printing of the structure more of a challenge.
As for this massive project's logistics, site work has already begun. A D-Shape printer from Italy is due to arrive in New York in January 2015. Phase 1 of the project will be the 3D printing of the in-ground swimming pool, which will begin when weather permits in the early spring. Kushner says this will be the simplest part of the endeavor because no reinforcing is needed. He hopes to move to phase 2, construction of the pool house, by early next fall. Given that the structure will have a roof, Kushner will need to add some type of reinforcing material to the concrete mix -- which we'll cover below -- to add strength. He's considering a few ideas -- such as fiber, steel shavings, or aluminum strands -- and plans to tinker with his ideas once the printer arrives.
The final phase will be the 3D printing of the 2,400-square-foot house. Kushner's aiming to start this phase in the spring or summer of 2016, which will give him additional time to tinker with the D-Shape printer. His main goal is to modify the printer so that it will be able to install rebar -- short for "reinforcing bar," and also sometimes known as "reinforcing steel" -- into the mix, as the portions of the house that need reinforcing are being printed. If successful, this accomplishment should help 3D printing revolutionize construction -- at least certain types of construction.
The D-Shape 3D printing technology and its advantages
A D-Shape printer. Source: D-Shape.
The D-Shape technology uses a patented magnesium-based binding process to adhere sand or other construction materials together to form an artificial sandstone. The stone produced is reportedly indistinguishable from real marble, chemically environmentally friendly, and has a resistance and traction superior to portland cement. Kushner plans to source aggregate from the local area to use for his material.
With a build box of 6 x 6 x 6 meters, or about 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 feet, the D-Shape printer is reportedly the world's largest 3D printer. Kushner's house is considerably larger than the approximate 400-square-foot structure that can be built within this build box, so he's designing the house so it can be printed in sections.
Why would architects and contractors want to use the D-Shape 3D printing process rather than traditional building construction techniques?
Two primary reasons are the same reasons that many manufacturers in various industries are rapidly embracing 3D printing: increased design freedom and financial savings. Constructing a house, or other structure, using 3D printing allows for more advanced and intricate designs, some of which would be considerably more challenging or impossible to construct using traditional building techniques. Additionally, the "realization costs of D-Shape structures are 30%-50% lower than manual methods," according to D-Shape's website.
Furthermore, increased safety is a factor. The construction industry has one of the highest incidents of injuries and mortalities. Automating much of the building process means a substantially reduced risk of accidents.
If these advantages are, indeed, eventually realized, it's easy to understand why Kushner fervently believes that "3D printing will result in a paradigm shift in the way we design and build structures."
Foolish takeaway
3D printing has made amazing advances in recent years, and is well on its way to revolutionizing manufacturing. Now, 3D printing could be on the cusp of doing the same in the $7.2 trillion global construction industry. If Kushner and team's groundbreaking project is successful, it could kick-start the adoption of 3D printing as a mainstream building technology.
The under-the-radar best way to profit from Apple's just-announced Apple Watch
You may have missed profiting from Apple's huge stock price run up due to the introduction of the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. However, the Apple Watch -- just announced last week -- could trump the everyday impact of its existing products. And one small company is poised to profit as wearable computing products take off. Its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early investors. To be one of them, click here !
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The house will be nestled into a cliff, partially jutting out over thin air and overlooking the pool, which will sit at the base of the steep incline. The stone produced is reportedly indistinguishable from real marble, chemically environmentally friendly, and has a resistance and traction superior to portland cement. If these advantages are, indeed, eventually realized, it's easy to understand why Kushner fervently believes that "3D printing will result in a paradigm shift in the way we design and build structures."
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New York City architect/contractor Adam Kushner and partners James Wolff and Enrico Dini are teaming up to construct the world's first 3D-printed estate, featuring an in-ground swimming pool, a pool house, and a four-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot home. This ambitious historic project will be printed using a modified version of the D-Shape printer, reportedly the world's largest 3D printer, which is made by a privately held company. Why would architects and contractors want to use the D-Shape 3D printing process rather than traditional building construction techniques?
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This ambitious historic project will be printed using a modified version of the D-Shape printer, reportedly the world's largest 3D printer, which is made by a privately held company. Kushner's house is considerably larger than the approximate 400-square-foot structure that can be built within this build box, so he's designing the house so it can be printed in sections. Constructing a house, or other structure, using 3D printing allows for more advanced and intricate designs, some of which would be considerably more challenging or impossible to construct using traditional building techniques.
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If successful, this accomplishment should help 3D printing revolutionize construction -- at least certain types of construction. The D-Shape 3D printing technology and its advantages A D-Shape printer. 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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NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX Make 3D Printing History Today: The First 3D Printer in Space!
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Elon Musk's SpaceX was involved in making 3D printing history at 1:52 a.m. EST today, when its Dragon spacecraft launched on a cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA with a 3D printer in tow. Not only is this the first 3D printer in space, it will become the first manufacturing device used off-Earth. This isn't any off-the-shelf model 3D printer; this printer had to be specially built to function in a zero-gravity -- or "zero G" -- environment.
First let's look at the company that made today's historic event possible and its plans to develop a commercially available 3D printing production facility on the ISS, and then explore the potential long-term ramifications for 3D printing industry investors.
The ISS' robotic arm grappling Dragon on a previous cargo mission for NASA. Source: SpaceX.
The sky is no longer the limit for 3D printing
Made In Space is the privately held company that designed and built the 3D printer that's making history. It was founded in 2010 out of a NASA Ames Research Center program at Singularity University and is cozily based at Ames.
The company was founded with the goal of bringing 3D printing -- technically called "additive manufacturing," since the technology involves building a component layer by layer -- to the space industry. The founding group is comprised of space veterans (including an astronaut), 3D printing experts, and several entrepreneurs. Among the 3D printing specialists is a Bespoke Innovations co-founder who's a director at Autodesk . Bespoke was acquired by 3D Systems in 2012; Autodesk makes design software for 3D printing and other applications, and, in fact, Made In Space used Autodesk's software to design its 3D printer.
Made In Space's mission started in early 2013 when it was awarded a Phase 3 Small Business Innovation Research contract with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to provide the 3D printer for the ISS mission. The project is dubbed the "3D Printing in Zero-G Experiment."
Constructing a 3D printer for a trip to space was no simple task. It involved more than 20,000 hours of testing of various off-the-shelf and custom-built 3D printers, and dozens of components. Ultimately, Made In Space had to design and build an extrusion-based printer from the ground up to ensure that it would function reliably in microgravity and meet NASA's stringent safety and operational requirements. The printer was "ruggedized" to survive launch and the hardware was designed so parts aren't floating around or moving when they are not supposed to.
Three 3D printers the company built were simulation-tested to see what the effects of microgravity would be. This was accomplished via parabolic airplane flights, which produce short periods of weightlessness. Of course, the 3D printer that would ultimately be launched into space needed to be NASA-certified. This process involved subjecting it to a series of tests at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, including electromagnetic interference, vibration, materials compliance, human factors, electrical, and ISS interface checks.
The 3D printer will print a series of test parts and tools, including the first item ever manufactured off-planet. Printing won't likely begin until the end of this year, as there are live rodent experiments on the ISS that need to take first priority.
The Made In Space 3D printer that's en route to the ISS. Source: Made In Space.
One small step for a 3D printer, one giant leap for 3D printing in space
Made In Space will use its findings from this mission to develop a second 3D printer that will be permanently installed on the ISS. This printer will be a part of the company's Additive Manufacturing Facility, or AMF. The equipment for this facility is expected to launch to the ISS in 2015.
Being able to produce spare parts and tools in space will be tremendously valuable to NASA and astronauts. Currently, NASA has to launch considerably more parts than any mission will need. After all, it's not like astronauts can make speedy jaunts to Home Depot or call a contractor like we earthlings can if we're in need of a quick fix.
This fact illustrates the potential for 3D printing to make life in space easier and considerably less costly: "Our first 3D printer will be capable of building an estimated 30% of the parts that NASA has already needed to repair on the ISS," said Jason Dunn, CTO of Made In Space, in a press release.
The printer that was just launched into space can produce components made of ABS plastic, which is the plastic from which Legos are made. Grant Lowery, Made In Space's marketing and communications manager, told me by phone this week that the 3D printer that will be part of the AMF in 2015 will have increased materials capabilities and also a larger build box than the first-generation printer. Thus, AMF's 3D printer will surely increase Dunn's 30% figure quoted above. (As to the additional materials, Lowery wasn't at liberty to discuss this topic.)
Ultimately, NASA's goal is to include 3D printers on space missions. Beyond the moneysaving and convenience factors, there's the safety aspect. There's no way even a group of rocket scientists can foresee every conceivable emergency scenario. So, having a 3D printer on board to crank out a jerry-rigged fix on space missions could be life-saving.
3D printing in space could kick-start a new space economy
One of the most interesting facets of the AMF is that Made In Space plans to make it commercially available. So beyond astronauts, companies involved in constructing small satellites and independent researchers on the ISS could also benefit from the AMF. Additionally, beyond servicing existing businesses, Lowery told me that Made In Space envisions the AMF as an "incubator for new businesses."
There are also some mind-blowing longer-term possibilities. Lowery said the company foresees its printers eventually being able to use asteroid material as feedstock. The benefit is obvious: The entire 3D printing-in-space process would be self-sufficient, as it would eliminate the need for feedstock from Earth to be launched into space. Launching anything into space is a huge expense, as it currently costs several thousand dollars per pound to put anything from Earth into low-Earth orbit.
A few companies, such as Planetary Resources and Deep Space Industries, have recently formed with the goal of mining asteroids. Scientists believe that asteroids are likely made of all the ingredients necessary to live in space. The aim of these companies is to supply the raw materials to support a new space economy.
Self-sufficiency, or at least near self-sufficiency, is a must if humans are to eventually colonize other planets, such as Mars. Some people, including SpaceX founder and chairman Elon Musk, believe this will occur within 20 years.
The sky is no longer the limit for 3D printing... profits
The market size for 3D printing could expand in an out-of-this-world way if 3D printing expands to a literal out-of-this-world technology. It seems safe to say that it's not a question of "if," just "when." NASA is gung-ho about 3D printing, as is much of the aerospace industry, and it's already using this amazing technology for various other applications. Additionally, where there's big money to be had, innovative entrepreneurs usually step up to the challenge.
According to Wohlers Report 2014, the global 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $3.07 billion in 2013 to more than $21 billion by 2020; that's greater than a 31% compounded annual growth rate. If and when -- again, I think it's a "when" -- 3D printing starts being used in space applications beyond testing, Wohlers' estimates could prove to be conservative. While we surely won't see an explosion in the use of 3D printing in space within the next six years, it seems within the realm of possibility that there could be some significant investments in the space applications of the technology by 2020.
The bigger 3D printing's market size, the greater the potential profits in the 3D printing industry. Made In Space is privately held, which means it doesn't offer publicly traded stock. It's certainly too soon for any speculation as to what the company's future holds, as we need to wait to see how well its 3D printer functions in space. If it functions well, and the company continues to make solid progress on its mission, it seems likely there will eventually be a public company tie-in. Going public or partnering with a publicly traded company is often the best way of raising a considerable amount of capital for growth purposes. Surely, both 3D printing bigwigs, 3D Systems and Stratasys , would want a piece of the space action. There are numerous other captivating possibilities.
Foolish final thoughts
As the market for 3D printing expands into space, there should be increased investment opportunities. It's much too soon, of course, to say how things will shake out on this front. I'll be keeping space enthusiasts and investors updated as to Made In Space's progress, as well as any public company partnerships or other tie-ins.
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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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Elon Musk's SpaceX was involved in making 3D printing history at 1:52 a.m. EST today, when its Dragon spacecraft launched on a cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA with a 3D printer in tow. Ultimately, Made In Space had to design and build an extrusion-based printer from the ground up to ensure that it would function reliably in microgravity and meet NASA's stringent safety and operational requirements. This process involved subjecting it to a series of tests at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, including electromagnetic interference, vibration, materials compliance, human factors, electrical, and ISS interface checks.
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The sky is no longer the limit for 3D printing Made In Space is the privately held company that designed and built the 3D printer that's making history. The company was founded with the goal of bringing 3D printing -- technically called "additive manufacturing," since the technology involves building a component layer by layer -- to the space industry. Bespoke was acquired by 3D Systems in 2012; Autodesk makes design software for 3D printing and other applications, and, in fact, Made In Space used Autodesk's software to design its 3D printer.
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One small step for a 3D printer, one giant leap for 3D printing in space Made In Space will use its findings from this mission to develop a second 3D printer that will be permanently installed on the ISS. This fact illustrates the potential for 3D printing to make life in space easier and considerably less costly: "Our first 3D printer will be capable of building an estimated 30% of the parts that NASA has already needed to repair on the ISS," said Jason Dunn, CTO of Made In Space, in a press release. 3D printing in space could kick-start a new space economy One of the most interesting facets of the AMF is that Made In Space plans to make it commercially available.
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This printer will be a part of the company's Additive Manufacturing Facility, or AMF. Ultimately, NASA's goal is to include 3D printers on space missions. Lowery said the company foresees its printers eventually being able to use asteroid material as feedstock.
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Microsoft, 3D Systems Team Up to Tweak 3D Printing App - Analyst Blog
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Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) has enhanced its free 3D printing app in collaboration with 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ). 3D Systems offers a cloud-based 3D printing service called Cubify. Microsoft has integrated Cubify into its 3D Builder application.
Launched in November last year, this app allows consumers to print from a preset library of objects that comprise small toys, holiday-themed sculptures and other items with a number of personalized options.
Earlier however, the users of the app had to own the consumer version of a 3D printer in order to create and print 3D objects.
The new app will allow customers to place orders within the application and create and print 3D objects through the cloud with alternative materials like metals and ceramics.
Users of Microsoft's 3D Builder application will now be able to craft 3D models, get them printed, and have the end product delivered at their doorstep within 2 weeks.
The updated application also provides better accuracy in terms of the creation of the 3D models.
The surge in demand for 3D printing has led many companies to provide remote printing services. Staples offers 3D printing services in 3 of its outlets in the U.S.
3D Systems has collaborated with Google ( GOOGL ) to fabricate modules for the customizable Project Ara smartphone. Project Ara's antenna module is prepared with metals that can carry signal and current.
Apple ( AAPL ) also offers a cloud-based 3D printing app called Sculpteo, which does not require the user to own a 3D printer.
Looking Ahead:
The potential of the 3D printing industry has not been fully realized yet. 3D printers are being used to construct buildings, and have recently been used by General Electric to manufacture airline parts.
Microsoft currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) has enhanced its free 3D printing app in collaboration with 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ). Click to get this free report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Launched in November last year, this app allows consumers to print from a preset library of objects that comprise small toys, holiday-themed sculptures and other items with a number of personalized options.
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Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) has enhanced its free 3D printing app in collaboration with 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ). Click to get this free report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems offers a cloud-based 3D printing service called Cubify.
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Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) has enhanced its free 3D printing app in collaboration with 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ). Click to get this free report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOGL): 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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Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) has enhanced its free 3D printing app in collaboration with 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ). Click to get this free report APPLE INC (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems offers a cloud-based 3D printing service called Cubify.
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3 Surprising Ways 3D Printing Is Already Revolutionizing Your Healthcare
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Five-month-old Gabriel Mandeville seemed like any other normal, healthy baby. Then he began having infantile spasms.
The spasms became so frequent and severe that he had to undergo a hemispherectomy: a complicated surgical procedure that separates one side of the brain from another. Luckily, doctors at the Boston Children's Hospital were able to use 3D printing technology to greatly increase the chances for a successful operation.
The Verge recently documented Gabriel's story. The four-minute video below digs deeper into actual operation.
On a broader level, the story underscores the surprising ways that 3D printing is helping improve medical outcomes in hospitals throughout the country.
Giving doctors a dry run
Hemispherectomies are one of the most invasive of all forms of surgery. That means that the margin for error is small; accuracy is crucial.
Gabriel was one of the first patients at Boston Children's Hospital to benefit from 3D printing. The hospital's Simulator Program was able to print an exact replica of Gabriel's brain where "blood vessels are set in contrast color for easier navigation."
Doctors performed a practice procedure on the replica of Gabriel's brain before doing the real thing. As The Verge reported, "18 months [later], [Gabriel] is seizure-free." Says Dr. Peter Weinstock, director of the program that printed the replica, "We can't be prepared for every possibility, but we can chop off a large number of complications."
Providing an exoskeleton
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita ( AMC ) can be a cruel -- though non-fatal -- condition. AMC leads to stiff joints and underdeveloped muscles in those that have it. AMC can reduce physical, cognitive, and emotional development in children born with the condition.
Luckily, doctors have developed exoskeletons that help children age six and up to use their hands more freely than they would otherwise be able to. The problem for Dr. Whitney Sample -- of the Nemours Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware -- was that there were children younger than six who needed an exoskeleton, too. It can be heart wrenching to watch a child wait six years before he/she is able to lift their arms up.
So, instead of sending away for costly and time-delayed prototypes to be made, Sample found a better way to tackle the problem. He was able to use a Stratasys 3D printer in his office to run trial-and-error designs on some of his youngest patients, like two-year-old Emma below.
Photo: Stratasys
The printouts from the Stratasys machine were surprisingly resilient, and, "turned out to be durable enough for everyday use." Dr. Sample was able to quickly design an effective exoskeleton at a fraction of the time and cost than was previously possible. And today, 15 children going to the hospital benefit from exoskeletons printed in-house by doctors.
Dentists with personalized parts
Several 3D printers have made inroads into the dental industry, and 3D Systems is no exception. The company has highlighted the utility of its ProJet 1200 printer in helping dental labs create better products.
Instead of taking molds from the patient's mouth, sending them off to the lab, and waiting weeks for a casting to come back, the company's printer offers a much quicker solution. By using digital renderings of patient's teeth, a dental lab can quickly print a part out like those below, have them cast, and sent back to the dentist's office in days instead of weeks, and at a fraction of the cost.
Photo: 3D Systems
The opportunity for innovation in healthcare through the use of 3D printing is simply undeniable. And so is the fact that a bunch of companies will benefit from this trend. In fact, Nanoscribe predicts that between now and 2019, spending on 3D printing for medical applications will increase by 15.4% per year .
That means companies will more than double their spending on 3D printing technology by 2019 ... in the healthcare sector alone. But 3D printing isn't just a healthcare phenomenon; it is disrupting various industries throughout our economy.
That leads to one simple conclusion:
You can't afford to miss this
This article just scratches the surface of all the ways 3D printing is changing the way health care operates. The technology's vast potential is why respected publications like The Economist have compared 3D printing 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, and three companies set to benefit from the trend. Two are already mentioned here, but the third is relatively unknown. Click here to see which company it is!
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The hospital's Simulator Program was able to print an exact replica of Gabriel's brain where "blood vessels are set in contrast color for easier navigation." By using digital renderings of patient's teeth, a dental lab can quickly print a part out like those below, have them cast, and sent back to the dentist's office in days instead of weeks, and at a fraction of the cost. Watch The Motley Fool's shocking video presentation to learn about the next great wave of technological innovation, and three companies set to benefit from the trend.
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Gabriel was one of the first patients at Boston Children's Hospital to benefit from 3D printing. Luckily, doctors have developed exoskeletons that help children age six and up to use their hands more freely than they would otherwise be able to. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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Luckily, doctors at the Boston Children's Hospital were able to use 3D printing technology to greatly increase the chances for a successful operation. Gabriel was one of the first patients at Boston Children's Hospital to benefit from 3D printing. And today, 15 children going to the hospital benefit from exoskeletons printed in-house by doctors.
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Gabriel was one of the first patients at Boston Children's Hospital to benefit from 3D printing. That means companies will more than double their spending on 3D printing technology by 2019 ... in the healthcare sector alone. Watch The Motley Fool's shocking video presentation to learn about the next great wave of technological innovation, and three companies set to benefit from the trend.
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The Right Time to Buy Stratasys (SSYS) Stock? - Analyst Blog
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The rapid adoption of 3D technology solutions among manufactures makes investing in Stratasys ( SSYS ) worthwhile at this point.
Per Wohlers Associates, an industry consulting and research firm, manufacturers across different industries such as consumer products, automotive, medical and aerospace are using 3D printing technology that is effectively reducing their lead time and also minimizing their costs.
Moreover, favorable forecasts by market research firms such as Gartner, IDC and Canalys boost investors' confidence in 3D technology. Per Gartner, worldwide shipments of 3D printers will increase at a 95% CAGR to 1.1 million units by 2017. IDC predicted that 3D printer unit sales and installed base will witness a CAGR of 59% from 2012-2017. Canalys expects the global 3D printing market to soar from $2.5 billion in 2013 to $16.2 billion in 2018.
Also, Stratasys has witnessed positive estimate revisions for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015. Over the past 60 days, 4 out of the 6 estimates for fiscal 2014 were raised, which led our earnings per share estimate to increase 6.9% to $1.87.
For fiscal 2015, out of 5 estimates 3 positive estimate revisions were witnessed over the same time frame, which helped earnings estimates to increase 8.1%.
Higher demand for Stratasys' MakerBot products and increased sales of higher-end Fortus and Connex systems remain positives. The company's traction in the entry-level Mojo and uPrint 3D printers should help it to generate higher revenues, going forward.
The company is planning to invest a significant amount for product development and marketing to complement its growth.
Buoyed by the higher adoption of its 3D technology and printers, Stratasys had raised its 2014 guidance as well. The company also updated its long-term operational targets, which includes a 25% organic revenue growth (previous forecast 20% growth).
Also, the company expects to incur capital expenditures in the range of $50 to $70 million for increasing its manufacturing capacity to cater to the increasing demand for 3D solutions and printers.
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. Also, the company's recent acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies are expected to benefit its top line, going forward.
While expenses are expected to go up further in fiscal 2014, we consider this necessary to facilitate product enhancements and capacity increases to address growth opportunities. Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet ( VJET ) and The ExOne Company ( XONE ).
Currently, Stratasys sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet ( VJET ) and The ExOne Company ( XONE ). 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. Moreover, favorable forecasts by market research firms such as Gartner, IDC and Canalys boost investors' confidence in 3D technology.
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Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet ( VJET ) and The ExOne Company ( XONE ). Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet ( VJET ) and The ExOne Company ( XONE ). For fiscal 2015, out of 5 estimates 3 positive estimate revisions were witnessed over the same time frame, which helped earnings estimates to increase 8.1%.
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Moreover, considering the expanding market and Stratasys' strong position within it, we are relatively less concerned about the competition from companies like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), Voxeljet ( VJET ) and The ExOne Company ( XONE ). 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. Moreover, favorable forecasts by market research firms such as Gartner, IDC and Canalys boost investors' confidence in 3D technology.
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Why 3D Printing Stocks Could Have a Tremendous Runway for Growth
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Wohlers Associates, which has been tracking the 3D printing industry since the 1980s, recently revised its growth forecasts for the burgeoning industry by a significant factor. According to Wohlers Report 2014 , the worldwide 3D printing industry is now expected to grow from $3.07 billion in revenue in 2013 to $12.8 billion by 2018, and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenue by 2020. Wohlers Report 2013 had forecast the industry would grow to become a $10.8 billion industry by 2021. As far as 3D printing stocks are concerned, the industry's growth trajectory could offer a tremendous runway for growth, assuming companies can grow alongside the industry and deliver on the potential for long-term fortunes -- neither of which are guaranteed.
Key drivers
Citing expanding uses of the technology for producing parts that make their way into final products, as well as increased demand for "personal," sub-$5,000 3D printers, many of which offer professional features in an easy-to-use and relatively affordable package, the 3D printing industry is now expected to grow by over 31% per year, compounded, through 2020. Such 3D printers are often referred to as "prosumer" models, aimed at serious enthusiasts and professional users.
In recent years, the metal 3D printing industry has experienced tremendous growth , and companies like General Electric have been working to use metal 3D printing for mission-critical aviation applications like jet engine fuel nozzles . Ultimately, General Electric has plans to 3D-print 45,000 fuel nozzles a year, which will take to the skies in its upcoming Leap jet engine in the coming years.
On the prosumer front, 3DSystemshas plans to release an army of sub-$5,000 prosumer 3D printers that will begin shipping by the end of the year. Overall, prosumer 3D printers are anticipated to resonate well with small and large businesses alike, because they offer professional-level quality for an affordable price.
Where 3D printing stocks fit in
In a 3D printing gold rush, the companies that sell 3D printers, materials, and services are the so-called "picks and axes," meaning they are likely in the best position to participate in the overall rise of 3D printing. Prospective investors should identify leaders in the industry and look for revenue growth faster than the industry itself to indicate a company is growing its market share. The table below breaks down 2013's full-year figures for the six largest publicly traded 3D printing stocks.
Source: Company releases, Wohlers Associates, author's calculations. *Based on currency conversion data on Aug. 21, 2014.
3D Systems and Stratasys may be the largest 3D printing companies around, but together they only represented about one-third of worldwide 3D printing revenues in 2013. In other words, the 3D printing industry remains highly fragmented, and because no single company controls the majority of the market, there's a massive opportunity for a number of 3D printing companies to grow their revenue and market share considerably.
Different game plans
3D Systems has chosen to go the serial acquisition route, having purchased approximately 50 companies in the last three years. Not everyone may love this hyperaggressive strategy, but it has certainly helped 3D Systems achieve revenue growth well above the industry average, which directly translates into revenue share growth. As 3D Systems pares back its rapid pace of investment in the coming years, the company is promising to deliver profitability growth to shareholders. Although the promise of profitability isn't guaranteed, 3D Systems' management continues to put the long-term best interest of its business ahead of short-term earnings , meaning investors should have faith in this strategy until proven otherwise.
With the largest installed base of 3D printers in the industry, Stratasys offers tremendous long-term potential to generate a profitable stream of recurring revenues through the sale of high-margin materials that are consumed as its printers are put to use. Last quarter, Stratasys shipped a total of 14,909 3D printers, representing a 69% sequential increase in unit volume, driven by strong growth across its consumer and industrial lines. Although Stratasys grew its 2013 revenues in line with industry growth rates in 2013, the company's year-over-year revenue growth rate recently accelerated to more than 61% in the first half of 2014, suggesting that the company is continuing to gain market share.
Prospective investors interested in ExOne, voxeljet, Arcam, or Materialise should acknowledge that these periphery 3D printing stocks represent an extremely small percentage of the overall industry and are far too specialized for investors to gain broad-based exposure that allows them to participate in the overall rise of 3D printing. Because of the greater risk associated with investing in the periphery, it should only be considered for the most risk-tolerant investors with long-term time horizons.
Not a sure thing
To be clear, investing in the growth of 3D printing by owning shares of 3D Systems, Stratasys, or other 3D printing stocks is far from a sure thing and carries a high degree of risk. The sector is richly valued relative to the S&P 500 , the potential exists for disruption in the form of patent expirations or technological breakthroughs , and the promise of future profitability is far from a guarantee. While it's true that 3D Systems, Stratasys, and others could acquire its potential disruptors, it isn't necessarily a sustainable strategy over the ultra long term.
In my opinion, the best chances for an investor to profit from the rise of 3D printing is to own a small basket of 3D printing stocks relative to their overall portfolio, which they are willing to hold on to for at least three to five years. While not every 3D printing stock in the basket is likely to be a winner, the hope is that the basket's winners will more than compensate for the losers.
For more 3D printing investing considerations, please see How to Invest in 3D Printing Stocks for the Long Term .
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Key drivers Citing expanding uses of the technology for producing parts that make their way into final products, as well as increased demand for "personal," sub-$5,000 3D printers, many of which offer professional features in an easy-to-use and relatively affordable package, the 3D printing industry is now expected to grow by over 31% per year, compounded, through 2020. Although the promise of profitability isn't guaranteed, 3D Systems' management continues to put the long-term best interest of its business ahead of short-term earnings , meaning investors should have faith in this strategy until proven otherwise. Last quarter, Stratasys shipped a total of 14,909 3D printers, representing a 69% sequential increase in unit volume, driven by strong growth across its consumer and industrial lines.
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According to Wohlers Report 2014 , the worldwide 3D printing industry is now expected to grow from $3.07 billion in revenue in 2013 to $12.8 billion by 2018, and exceed $21 billion in worldwide revenue by 2020. As far as 3D printing stocks are concerned, the industry's growth trajectory could offer a tremendous runway for growth, assuming companies can grow alongside the industry and deliver on the potential for long-term fortunes -- neither of which are guaranteed. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, General Electric Company, and Stratasys.
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As far as 3D printing stocks are concerned, the industry's growth trajectory could offer a tremendous runway for growth, assuming companies can grow alongside the industry and deliver on the potential for long-term fortunes -- neither of which are guaranteed. In recent years, the metal 3D printing industry has experienced tremendous growth , and companies like General Electric have been working to use metal 3D printing for mission-critical aviation applications like jet engine fuel nozzles . In other words, the 3D printing industry remains highly fragmented, and because no single company controls the majority of the market, there's a massive opportunity for a number of 3D printing companies to grow their revenue and market share considerably.
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3D Systems and Stratasys may be the largest 3D printing companies around, but together they only represented about one-third of worldwide 3D printing revenues in 2013. In my opinion, the best chances for an investor to profit from the rise of 3D printing is to own a small basket of 3D printing stocks relative to their overall portfolio, which they are willing to hold on to for at least three to five years. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, ExOne, General Electric Company, and Stratasys.
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3D Systems' LayerWise Buy Boosts 3D Metal Print Portfolio - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corp . ( DDD ) recently acquired LayerWise - a Belgium-based provider of advanced direct metal 3D printing and manufacturing services - for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to prove immediately accretive to 3D Systems' cash generation.
Through the acquisition of LayerWise, 3D Systems intends to accelerate adoption through complementary sales channels, enhance its 3D Metal Printing and Manufacturing capabilities and expand its IP technology platform and medical device production while strengthening its Direct Metal Printer Expertise and Product Portfolio.
Further, the LayerWise takeover lends 3D Systems the first mover advantage of providing direct metal printing especially to aerospace, automotive and medical device customers. Further, LayerWise's product portfolio helps 3D Systems gain access to the former's proprietary powder-to-solid metal printers.
LayerWise's direct metal printers provide relative part density of up to 99.98% and match the mechanical properties of metals, at significantly lesser weight. These capabilities have led to the rapid adoption of LayerWise's manufacturing services by medical device, transportation and precision equipment customers for whom reduced weight, strength and accuracy are of vital importance.
3D Systems has been executing 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 over the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings. Since 2012 to date, the company has acquired over 30 companies and has formed strategic partnerships with many leading companies across various fields such as medical equipment, virtual toys, and chocolates, to name a few.
The company's focus on the 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term opportunity. As per the 2013 study by Wholers Associate, 3D printing is expected to become a viable alternative across several market segments. The research firm expects this industry to continue to show double-digit growth over the next few years. Therefore, Wohlers Associates believes that by 2017, the sale of 3D printing products and services will reach a level of $6 billion worldwide, whereas by 2021, the industry is expected to generate $10.8 billion in revenues. As one of the leading companies in 3D printing, these are encouraging statistics for 3D Systems as the company has the ability and expertise to gain market.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is not only driving growth through strategic acquisitions but is also investing continuously in research and development (R&D) for sustainable long-term growth.
Meanwhile, other key players in the industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), Logitech International ( LOGI ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) are performing well. Stratasys and Logitech sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) while Voxeljet has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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( DDD ) recently acquired LayerWise - a Belgium-based provider of advanced direct metal 3D printing and manufacturing services - for an undisclosed sum. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): 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. Further, the LayerWise takeover lends 3D Systems the first mover advantage of providing direct metal printing especially to aerospace, automotive and medical device customers.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): 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. ( DDD ) recently acquired LayerWise - a Belgium-based provider of advanced direct metal 3D printing and manufacturing services - for an undisclosed sum. Through the acquisition of LayerWise, 3D Systems intends to accelerate adoption through complementary sales channels, enhance its 3D Metal Printing and Manufacturing capabilities and expand its IP technology platform and medical device production while strengthening its Direct Metal Printer Expertise and Product Portfolio.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): 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. ( DDD ) recently acquired LayerWise - a Belgium-based provider of advanced direct metal 3D printing and manufacturing services - for an undisclosed sum. Through the acquisition of LayerWise, 3D Systems intends to accelerate adoption through complementary sales channels, enhance its 3D Metal Printing and Manufacturing capabilities and expand its IP technology platform and medical device production while strengthening its Direct Metal Printer Expertise and Product Portfolio.
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( DDD ) recently acquired LayerWise - a Belgium-based provider of advanced direct metal 3D printing and manufacturing services - for an undisclosed sum. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): 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. Through the acquisition of LayerWise, 3D Systems intends to accelerate adoption through complementary sales channels, enhance its 3D Metal Printing and Manufacturing capabilities and expand its IP technology platform and medical device production while strengthening its Direct Metal Printer Expertise and Product Portfolio.
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2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Buys Simbionix, Brings Indusrtrial Arts to School - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently closed the $120 million acquisition of Simbionix, the Cleveland, OH-based leading 3D surgical simulation and training company. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to 3D System's cash generation and bottom line.
As suggested by its capital allocation strategies, the company remains focused on expanding its presence in the medical industry. In Apr 2014, 3D Systems had acquired another leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices - Medical Modeling, which groups together expertise in medical imaging, surgical simulation and additive manufacturing.
Simbionix brings on board advanced technologies for patient-specific simulation solutions that are approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company has strong domain expertise with a footprint across 60 countries. Moreover, it has around 16 simulation platforms and over 60 interventional procedures, catering to as many as 8 specialties.
Simbionix perfectly complements 3D Systems' strength in printing patient-specific instruments and devices, which in turn, will significantly aid the advancement of healthcare industry. This apart, its training capabilities are a positive for growth of the combined entity.
3D Systems seems well positioned to gain from the increasing adoption of 3D-printed solutions in the healthcare industry. Even the Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine has acknowledged the potential of 3D printing technologies in creating advanced custom-made products for diverse medical requirements, ranging from organs and tissues to prosthetics and exoskeletons.
In a separate announcement, 3D System revealed that it has formed an advisory board in collaboration with SME - a society of student and professional Americans and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute - America Makes - for the advancement of its M.Lab21 Education Initiative. The project involves building a revolutionary manufacturing lab, aimed at bringing industrial arts and technical education into the high school curriculum. This apart, the advisory board will consist of specialists from Intel Corporation ( INTC ), General Electric Company ( GE ), Johnson Controls Inc. ( JCI ), Lockheed Martin Corporation, Deloitte and National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently closed the $120 million acquisition of Simbionix, the Cleveland, OH-based leading 3D surgical simulation and training company. Click to get this free report JOHNSON CONTROL (JCI): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report GENL ELECTRIC (GE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Simbionix perfectly complements 3D Systems' strength in printing patient-specific instruments and devices, which in turn, will significantly aid the advancement of healthcare industry.
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Click to get this free report JOHNSON CONTROL (JCI): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report GENL ELECTRIC (GE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently closed the $120 million acquisition of Simbionix, the Cleveland, OH-based leading 3D surgical simulation and training company. Simbionix brings on board advanced technologies for patient-specific simulation solutions that are approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Click to get this free report JOHNSON CONTROL (JCI): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report GENL ELECTRIC (GE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently closed the $120 million acquisition of Simbionix, the Cleveland, OH-based leading 3D surgical simulation and training company. In Apr 2014, 3D Systems had acquired another leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices - Medical Modeling, which groups together expertise in medical imaging, surgical simulation and additive manufacturing.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) recently closed the $120 million acquisition of Simbionix, the Cleveland, OH-based leading 3D surgical simulation and training company. Click to get this free report JOHNSON CONTROL (JCI): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report GENL ELECTRIC (GE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In Apr 2014, 3D Systems had acquired another leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices - Medical Modeling, which groups together expertise in medical imaging, surgical simulation and additive manufacturing.
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IAU, ROM: Big ETF Outflows
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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 Gold Trust ( IAU ), where 3,200,000 units were destroyed, or a 0.6% decrease week over week.
And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the Proshares Ultra Technology ( ROM ), which lost 375,000 of its units, representing a 23.8% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. Among the largest underlying components of ROM, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 1.8%, and ACI Worldwide ( ACIW ) is lower by about 1.1%.
VIDEO: IAU, ROM: Big ETF Outflows
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Among the largest underlying components of ROM, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 1.8%, and ACI Worldwide ( ACIW ) is lower by about 1.1%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the Proshares Ultra Technology ( ROM ), which lost 375,000 of its units, representing a 23.8% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. VIDEO: IAU, ROM: 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 ROM, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 1.8%, and ACI Worldwide ( ACIW ) is lower by about 1.1%. 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 Gold Trust ( IAU ), where 3,200,000 units were destroyed, or a 0.6% decrease week over week. VIDEO: IAU, ROM: 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 ROM, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 1.8%, and ACI Worldwide ( ACIW ) is lower by about 1.1%. 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 Gold Trust ( IAU ), where 3,200,000 units were destroyed, or a 0.6% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the Proshares Ultra Technology ( ROM ), which lost 375,000 of its units, representing a 23.8% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior.
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Among the largest underlying components of ROM, in morning trading today 3D Systems ( DDD ) is up about 1.8%, and ACI Worldwide ( ACIW ) is lower by about 1.1%. 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 Gold Trust ( IAU ), where 3,200,000 units were destroyed, or a 0.6% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the Proshares Ultra Technology ( ROM ), which lost 375,000 of its units, representing a 23.8% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior.
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2014-08-25 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Gains 2.3% on New R&D Innovation Facility in Cary - Analyst Blog
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Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have gained about 2.3% since the company's announcement on Aug 21, regarding the opening of its new facility for fostering innovation and software development. The center, located in Cary, NC, will have around 22,000 sq. feet committed for research and development (R&D).
The new center will consist of an integrated 3D design-to-print showroom, with training facilities designed to enhance the experience of its customers, as well as its partners and resellers. Equipped with state-of-the-art R&D capabilities, the facility is compatible with the entire range of Geomagic software solutions. This apart, the improved capabilities will also aid further development of the company's 3D scanning solutions like Sense and Capture.
3D Systems, in order to outpace other key players in the industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ), has been focusing on strategic acquisitions and increased R&D investments. Besides undertaking a number of strategic acquisitions, 3D Systems also launched a new range of 3D printers like Cube 3 and CubePro in the last quarter. Moreover, it added several key distributors like ScanSource and Konica Minolta to its global reseller channel.
The aforementioned innovation facility, by bringing together all the elements from design to 3D printing under one roof, is expected to be significantly beneficial for the company and its customers. With a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs opting for 3D solutions for their primary designing and product modeling, such investments will position this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company favorably to gain from the booming 3D market.
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Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have gained about 2.3% since the company's announcement on Aug 21, regarding the opening of its new facility for fostering innovation and software development. 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. 3D Systems, in order to outpace other key players in the industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ), has been focusing on strategic acquisitions and increased R&D investments.
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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. Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have gained about 2.3% since the company's announcement on Aug 21, regarding the opening of its new facility for fostering innovation and software development. 3D Systems, in order to outpace other key players in the industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ), has been focusing on strategic acquisitions and increased R&D investments.
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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. Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have gained about 2.3% since the company's announcement on Aug 21, regarding the opening of its new facility for fostering innovation and software development. With a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs opting for 3D solutions for their primary designing and product modeling, such investments will position this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company favorably to gain from the booming 3D market.
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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. Shares of 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) have gained about 2.3% since the company's announcement on Aug 21, regarding the opening of its new facility for fostering innovation and software development. 3D Systems, in order to outpace other key players in the industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ), has been focusing on strategic acquisitions and increased R&D investments.
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2014-08-25 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Corporation Earnings: Everything You Need to Know
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Now that the dust has settled around 3D Systems ' disappointing second-quarter earnings , it's a great time for investors to dig into the report to determine if the long-term investment thesis remains intact. While 3D Systems' earnings highlighted a few areas of concern to watch going forward, investors should ultimately continue to have faith that the company is positioning itself to deliver on its long-term growth potential and will participate in the overall rise of 3D printing.
Breaking down the disappointment
For the quarter, 3D Systems grew revenue by 25% year over year to $151.5 million, which translated to $0.02 a share in unadjusted earnings, or $0.16 a share in adjusted earnings. Analysts were expecting 3D Systems to generate $162.3 million in revenue and take home $0.18 in adjusted earnings.
3D Systems' organic growth rate -- revenue growth that doesn't account for acquisitions within the last year -- plummeted to 10% from an impressive 30% the year before. This decline in organic growth could indicate that 3D Systems may be experiencing potential market share losses, execution issues, or isn't making the right kinds of acquisitions . However, it came to light during the conference call that the sharp decline in organic growth can be attributed to product shipment delays for its Cube 3 consumer 3D printer in order to improve the user experience, customers scheduling later deliveries for their polymer 3D printers, and demand for its metal 3D printers continuing to outstrip manufacturing capacity.
To substantiate this claim, management highlighted that the company reported a record order backlog of $31.9 million, underscoring that demand for its products remains strong and the underlying business fundamentals are intact. In other words, after accounting for a strong order backlog, a 10% organic growth rate doesn't appear as weak as the first glance suggests.
Adding to concerns, 3D Systems' gross profit margin compressed by 400 basis points year over year to 47.8%, dragged down by an unfavorable product mix, a one-time inventory writedown related to legacy product obsolescence, and a concentrated number of future product releases that carry high up-front manufacturing tooling costs in the short term. Going forward, management expects that gross margin will rebound as manufacturing costs are normalized, inventory writedowns disappear, and 3D printing materials' profit margins rebound.
It wasn't all bad
During the quarter, 3D Systems' design and manufacturing revenue rose 28% year over year, driven by a 126% increase in units sold, suggesting that its flagship products are being well received. Over the long term, a growing installed base of 3D printers should help 3D Systems drive a long-term stream of recurring revenue growth through the sale of highly profitable proprietary materials that are consumed as its 3D printers are used. Going forward, investors should acknowledge that material sales will likely become an increasingly important driver of 3D Systems' overall profitability as the company continues growing its installed base with faster and even more capable machines.
Meanwhile, 3D Systems' healthcare-related businesses continued to shine, reporting a 46% year-over-year increase in revenue, and has grown to represent more than 18% of the company's total revenue. With the company's solid growth and tremendous potential , 3D Systems investors should expect that it will continue building out its healthcare portfolio to better cater to the needs of personalized healthcare applications.
What's more, 3D Systems' services bureau, Quickparts, which allows customers to take advantage of 3D printing without needing the technical expertise, continued to build out its menu of service offerings, helping it drive more than 38% revenue growth year over year. From a strategic perspective, 3D-printing-related services gives 3D Systems an opportunity to showcase its portfolio to prospective customers, which may lead to future product sales.
Investing for the future
Like Amazon.com , 3D Systems is willing to sacrifice short-term earnings for its long-term best interest. In the second quarter, 3D Systems continued its aggressive pursuit of becoming The Everything 3D Printing Store by investing heavily in research and development, building out its sales channel, preparing upcoming products for launch, making new acquisitions, and forming strategic partnerships. Although this aggressive investment strategy isn't applauded by every investor, it demonstrates that management is more concerned with doing what it believes is best for the business in the long run, rather than meeting short-term expectations, which may have little to do with how the business is performing five years from now.
SG&A = selling, general, and administrative.
Taking a long-term view
As a long-term investor, it's a wise decision to focus more on how the underlying business is performing rather than how the stock reacted to its most recent quarterly earnings report. While 3D Systems' earnings numbers may have disappointed shortsighted investors, management continues to take a long-term view at the expense of short-term operating results. Ultimately, 3D Systems' commitment to R&D, strategic partnerships, future products, and acquisitions should it help drive long-term earnings growth in a meaningful manner for shareholders.
Considering how the 3D printing industry expected to generate $12.8 billion in revenue in 2018 -- more than quadrupling the $3.07 billion it generated in 2013 -- and how 3D Systems' management expects its operating leverage will be fully restored in 2016 -- prospective investors should have a time horizon of at least three years. In the meantime, be on the lookout for 3D Systems' organic growth rate and gross profit margin to rebound in coming quarters, which would indicate that management is delivering on its promise.
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While 3D Systems' earnings highlighted a few areas of concern to watch going forward, investors should ultimately continue to have faith that the company is positioning itself to deliver on its long-term growth potential and will participate in the overall rise of 3D printing. To substantiate this claim, management highlighted that the company reported a record order backlog of $31.9 million, underscoring that demand for its products remains strong and the underlying business fundamentals are intact. In the second quarter, 3D Systems continued its aggressive pursuit of becoming The Everything 3D Printing Store by investing heavily in research and development, building out its sales channel, preparing upcoming products for launch, making new acquisitions, and forming strategic partnerships.
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To substantiate this claim, management highlighted that the company reported a record order backlog of $31.9 million, underscoring that demand for its products remains strong and the underlying business fundamentals are intact. Going forward, management expects that gross margin will rebound as manufacturing costs are normalized, inventory writedowns disappear, and 3D printing materials' profit margins rebound. Over the long term, a growing installed base of 3D printers should help 3D Systems drive a long-term stream of recurring revenue growth through the sale of highly profitable proprietary materials that are consumed as its 3D printers are used.
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Breaking down the disappointment For the quarter, 3D Systems grew revenue by 25% year over year to $151.5 million, which translated to $0.02 a share in unadjusted earnings, or $0.16 a share in adjusted earnings. 3D Systems' organic growth rate -- revenue growth that doesn't account for acquisitions within the last year -- plummeted to 10% from an impressive 30% the year before. What's more, 3D Systems' services bureau, Quickparts, which allows customers to take advantage of 3D printing without needing the technical expertise, continued to build out its menu of service offerings, helping it drive more than 38% revenue growth year over year.
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Breaking down the disappointment For the quarter, 3D Systems grew revenue by 25% year over year to $151.5 million, which translated to $0.02 a share in unadjusted earnings, or $0.16 a share in adjusted earnings. While 3D Systems' earnings numbers may have disappointed shortsighted investors, management continues to take a long-term view at the expense of short-term operating results. Ultimately, 3D Systems' commitment to R&D, strategic partnerships, future products, and acquisitions should it help drive long-term earnings growth in a meaningful manner for shareholders.
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Red Robin faces serious long-term competitive threats to the viability of its business, while Chart Industries is a recognized global leader in the industrial cryogenic liquids processing business. Those risks didn't just show up this year, either, so in many ways, beta is more of a trailing metric, reporting past volatility rather than today's risk.
Real-world business challenges are not factored into beta, but rather mere market volatility, which is a measure of the market's perception of risk and is short-term in nature.
A few words on business-focused investing
While beta can be a helpful metric when used in combination with other tools, remember that it's only a measure of past volatility against an index -- not a measure of safety. When researching any stock, study the whole business, looking for durable advantages. Never rely on metrics alone to tell you whether a company makes a good investment.
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Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, General Electric Company, Google (A shares), Netflix, 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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Red Robin faces serious long-term competitive threats to the viability of its business, while Chart Industries is a recognized global leader in the industrial cryogenic liquids processing business. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), Netflix, 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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Jason Hall owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, General Electric Company, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys.
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Those risks didn't just show up this year, either, so in many ways, beta is more of a trailing metric, reporting past volatility rather than today's risk. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, General Electric Company, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys.
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Never rely on metrics alone to tell you whether a company makes a good investment. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Apple, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Apple, General Electric Company, Google (A shares), Netflix, and Stratasys.
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Stratasys (SSYS) Upgraded to Strong Buy on Favorable Outlook - Analyst Blog
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On Aug 19, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Why the Upgrade?
The 3D printing solutions provider was primarily upgraded on the back of positive estimate revisions for fiscal 2014. The company's strong second-quarter results and favorable fiscal 2014 guidance also contributed.
Stratasys reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2014 results on Aug 10. Reported earnings and revenues compared favorably on a year-over-year basis. The company witnessed improvement in the revenues of both Products and Services segments due to robust demand for its higher-margin products and services.
Higher demand for its MakerBot products and increased sales of higher-end Fortus and Connex systems boosted the top line. The company also reported strong demand for entry-level Mojo and uPrint 3D printers.
Buoyed by the higher adoption of its 3D technology and printers, Stratasys raised its 2014 guidance as well. The company also updated its long-term operational targets, which includes a 25% organic revenue growth (previous forecast 20% growth).
Moreover, Stratasys has witnessed positive estimate revisions for fiscal 2014 over the last 30 days. During the period, 4 out of the total 6 estimates were revised up and as a result the earnings estimate increased from $1.75 to $1.87 per share.
Notably, Stratasys' shares gained about 25.8% over the last 3 months. Other 3D printing solution providers such as Voxeljet ( VJET ) added 16.9%, ExOne ( XONE ) gained 6.9% while 3D Systems ( DDD ) declined approximately 1.1% during the same time frame.
We believe 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.
Moreover, favorable forecasts by market research firms such as Gartner, IDC and Canalys have renewed investors' interest in the emerging 3D technology stocks. Per Gartner, worldwide shipments of 3D printers will increase 75% to 98,065 units in 2014 and almost double in 2015. 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.
We, therefore, believe that the adoption rate and cost control measures will be important factors determining the fortune of the players in this segment.
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Other 3D printing solution providers such as Voxeljet ( VJET ) added 16.9%, ExOne ( XONE ) gained 6.9% while 3D Systems ( DDD ) declined approximately 1.1% during the same time frame. 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. Higher demand for its MakerBot products and increased sales of higher-end Fortus and Connex systems boosted the top line.
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Other 3D printing solution providers such as Voxeljet ( VJET ) added 16.9%, ExOne ( XONE ) gained 6.9% while 3D Systems ( DDD ) declined approximately 1.1% during the same time frame. 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. On Aug 19, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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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. Other 3D printing solution providers such as Voxeljet ( VJET ) added 16.9%, ExOne ( XONE ) gained 6.9% while 3D Systems ( DDD ) declined approximately 1.1% during the same time frame. On Aug 19, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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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. Other 3D printing solution providers such as Voxeljet ( VJET ) added 16.9%, ExOne ( XONE ) gained 6.9% while 3D Systems ( DDD ) declined approximately 1.1% during the same time frame. On Aug 19, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Is It Time to Buy Stratasys' Stock?
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With Stratasys' strong second-quarter earnings results now in the rear-view mirror, let's address this question: Is this a good time to buy Stratasys' stock?
Source: Stratasys
Valuation
Valuation has generally been shown to matter -- at least over the long-term. Granted, absolute valuations for high-growth stocks, such as 3-D printing companies, matter considerably less than valuations for average and slower growers, in my opinion. However, it's wise for investors to pay some attention to a company's relative valuation -- that is, relative to its closest peers and competitors.
So, let's look at how Stratasys stacks up against its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ) and some other 3-D printing companies on several common valuation measures. 3D Systems is, by far, the company most similar to Stratasys. These two companies were the industry's first-movers and are considerably larger than the others. Additionally, they're both quite diversified, as they have 3-D printer offerings for the consumer, commercial, and industrial markets. They both also offer a wide range of print materials (though Stratasys' printers don't have metals capabilities), and have service segments that provide 3-D printing on-demand for customers. By contrast, the other companies are more specialized in terms of target markets and print materials. The two much smaller industrial-focused players, ExOne and Arcam, are included to provide additional context.
Source: Yahoo! Finance; data as of Aug. 14.
As the chart shows, the two leading companies have somewhat similar valuations. Their price-to-sales ratios are essentially the same, while 3D Systems sports higher forward price-to-earnings, or P/E, and five-year PEG ratios. (The PEG is the P/E divided by future growth estimates; in this case, for the five-year period.)
Granted, the two big players have lower P/S and forward P/Es than the two smaller companies. However, don't take that to mean they're cheap. Very small companies usually have higher valuations than larger ones because it's easier for them to grow faster on a percentage basis since they're starting with smaller base numbers. To provide some context, the average P/S and forward P/E for stocks in the S&P 500 are 1.7 and about 15.7, respectively. So, all the 3-D printing companies are very pricey. Of course, the average stock in the market is growing at a snail's pace compared to 3D Systems and Stratasys.
That brings us to growth. The PEG is a better metric, in my opinion, than the P/S and P/E ratios because it takes growth into account. That said, the five-year PEGs are based on analysts' estimates for five years out, so I'd not put too much stock in them. It's difficult to accurately forecast how fast such a disruptive technology as 3-D printing will grow, and it's not possible to know what the competitive landscape will look like in five years. As for ExOne's negative PEG , that means analysts don't expect the company to be profitable in five years.
Investors shouldn't look at valuation measures such as the P/E and P/S in a vacuum, but along with current and future projected growth. The following chart shows analysts' estimates for revenue and earnings growth for 2014 and 2015. (I left Arcam out, as there are no forward estimates, and I left ExOne out as the company isn't projected to be profitable this year, next year, or, as noted above, in five years.)
Source: Yahoo! Finance; EPS estimates are non-GAAP.
Stratasys is projected to post powerful revenue growth in 2014. Growth is being driven by robust organic growth - 33% in the first quarter and 35% in the second quarter - as well as from the strong contribution from MakerBot, the desktop 3-D printing company it acquired last July. Analysts expect the two leading 3-D printing companies to have nearly identical revenue growth in 2015.
Stratasys' non-GAAP or adjusted EPS growth is forecasted to be stronger than 3D Systems' this year. However, this isn't an apples-to-apples comparison, as Stratasys' 2013 comparison bar is low because of its 2012 megamerger with Objet. Stratasys' earnings growth is getting a boost this year because the Objet merger is now essentially digested. Both companies have upped their growth strategies in 2014, and are sacrificing short-term profits for spending intended to fuel long-term growth. So, both companies earnings, especially from a GAAP standpoint, are under pressure.
Conversely, 3D Systems' earnings growth is expected to top that of Stratasys in 2015. However, many factors could change these estimates, as both companies are in acquisition modes. Additionally, 3D Systems' high-speed, continuous 3-D printing platform, which it's producing for its teaming with Google on Project Ara, is slated to be up and running and churning out customizable, modular cell phones in 2015. Also, Stratasys has been executing better than 3D Systems in 2014, and beating analysts' estimates. If this continues, the consensus' estimates for its 2014 and 2015 growth could prove too conservative.
Foolish opinion
On an absolute basis, Stratasys is an expensive stock, though relative to 3D Systems, it seems "fairly" priced. While the stock is pricey, the current and projected growth dynamics of 3-D printing are so compelling that investors with a long-term horizon who believe that Stratasys will remain a leader in this space could be amply rewarded. While nothing is a sure thing, Stratasys' management has been executing very well, and there seems to be no reason to believe that won't continue.
As for the growth dynamics of 3-D printing , according to the 2014 Wohlers Report, revenue for the industry grew by 35% to approximately $3 billion in 2013. Wohlers projects that the market will explode to $10.8 billion by 2021. Morgan Stanley is even more optimistic, as its bull scenario predicts the 3-D printing market to be worth $21 billion by 2020.
I've long believed that the best way to invest in 3-D printing is to buy more than one stock. In a fast-evolving technology space, it's very difficult to predict which of the existing players, if any, will emerge the winner(s) over the long term. So, it's best to cover as many bases as you can. Granted, Stratasys looks like the better buy, as it's been executing better than 3D Systems in 2014. However, 3D Systems has a couple aces up its sleeve that could power the company's long-term performance -- namely, its continuous, high-speed 3-D printing platform and its metal printer offerings.
In short, Stratasys seems the steadier player -- and hitting double after double will often win the game -- while 3D Systems is the swing-for-the-fences player, probably likely to strike out more often, but perhaps also more likely to hit the home run. If I had to pick just one company, though, to invest in now it would be Stratasys. And, yes, that's the popular opinion now, but I have favored Stratasys as far back as last fall, when that opinion was decidedly in the minority.
A final caveat: 3-D printing stocks have high valuations and betas -- which means they have high stock price volatility. Thus, they're suitable only for those with higher risk tolerances who have long-term investing horizons. Folks who can't stomach -- or afford -- considerable losses should not be invested in these stocks.
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This article is one of a five-part series. While all articles are stand-alone, read together they offer a more thorough examination of Stratasys as an investment. The four others are: a look at the company's Q2 earnings report ; don't-miss quotes from the conference call ; 3 Reasons Stratasys' Stock Could Rise; and 3 Reasons Stratasys' Stock Could Fall.
The article Is It Time to Buy Stratasys' Stock? originally appeared on Fool.com.
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So, let's look at how Stratasys stacks up against its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ) and some other 3-D printing companies on several common valuation measures. Additionally, 3D Systems' high-speed, continuous 3-D printing platform, which it's producing for its teaming with Google on Project Ara, is slated to be up and running and churning out customizable, modular cell phones in 2015. While the stock is pricey, the current and projected growth dynamics of 3-D printing are so compelling that investors with a long-term horizon who believe that Stratasys will remain a leader in this space could be amply rewarded.
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So, let's look at how Stratasys stacks up against its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ) and some other 3-D printing companies on several common valuation measures. Granted, absolute valuations for high-growth stocks, such as 3-D printing companies, matter considerably less than valuations for average and slower growers, in my opinion. Additionally, 3D Systems' high-speed, continuous 3-D printing platform, which it's producing for its teaming with Google on Project Ara, is slated to be up and running and churning out customizable, modular cell phones in 2015.
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So, let's look at how Stratasys stacks up against its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ) and some other 3-D printing companies on several common valuation measures. Granted, absolute valuations for high-growth stocks, such as 3-D printing companies, matter considerably less than valuations for average and slower growers, in my opinion. While the stock is pricey, the current and projected growth dynamics of 3-D printing are so compelling that investors with a long-term horizon who believe that Stratasys will remain a leader in this space could be amply rewarded.
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So, let's look at how Stratasys stacks up against its main competitor 3D Systems ( DDD ) and some other 3-D printing companies on several common valuation measures. Granted, absolute valuations for high-growth stocks, such as 3-D printing companies, matter considerably less than valuations for average and slower growers, in my opinion. The following chart shows analysts' estimates for revenue and earnings growth for 2014 and 2015.
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3D Systems Continues Acquisition Spree, Buys APP and APM - Analyst Blog
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After the recent acquisition of Laser Reproductions, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced yet another acquisition of the sister duo - American Precision Prototyping (APP) and American Precision Machining (APM), based in Tulsa, OK. Though the company has kept the financial terms of the transaction under covers, the deal is likely to be significantly beneficial to its business.
3D Systems seems persistently focused on driving growth to outpace the competition from other key players in the 3D printing industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Further, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company has a robust financial position and sufficient liquidity to support such endeavors. In the year-to-date timeframe, the company has announced a number of acquisitions including Medical Modeling, Robtec and Simbionix among others. Most recently, the company announced the acquisition of Laser Reproductions, a leading provider of services for rapid prototyping, manufacturing, product development and stereolithography.
The aforementioned deal will perfectly complement 3D Systems offerings in the aerospace industry. APP and APM specialize in advanced services like rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing as well as product development and engineering services. Having decades of experience in the region and state-of-the-art infrastructure to support high production volumes, the companies also boast strong long-term relationships with a number of companies in the sector. 3D Systems' design-to-manufacturing offerings are likely to be boosted from this acquisition. This acquisition will add to 3D Systems' service bureau facilities under the Quickparts Solutions business in the U.S.Quickparts Solutions offers speedy and customized manufacturing of complex prototypes of parts in both plastic and metal.
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After the recent acquisition of Laser Reproductions, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced yet another acquisition of the sister duo - American Precision Prototyping (APP) and American Precision Machining (APM), based in Tulsa, OK. 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. 3D Systems seems persistently focused on driving growth to outpace the competition from other key players in the 3D printing industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ).
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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. After the recent acquisition of Laser Reproductions, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced yet another acquisition of the sister duo - American Precision Prototyping (APP) and American Precision Machining (APM), based in Tulsa, OK. 3D Systems seems persistently focused on driving growth to outpace the competition from other key players in the 3D printing industry like Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ).
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After the recent acquisition of Laser Reproductions, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced yet another acquisition of the sister duo - American Precision Prototyping (APP) and American Precision Machining (APM), based in Tulsa, OK. Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After the recent acquisition of Laser Reproductions, 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) announced yet another acquisition of the sister duo - American Precision Prototyping (APP) and American Precision Machining (APM), based in Tulsa, OK. Though the company has kept the financial terms of the transaction under covers, the deal is likely to be significantly beneficial to its business.
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3D Systems vs. Stratasys Earnings: A Direct Comparison of Their Q2 Results
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Now that the two leading 3-D printing companies, 3D Systems and Stratasys , have both reported second-quarter 2014 earnings, it should prove enlightening to directly compare their results. Qualitative factors can be just as important as quantitative ones, and future results are much more important than current ones. With these caveats in mind, our findings from a face-off between these 3-D printing sector bigwigs on key metrics should nevertheless prove helpful to some in making investing decisions in the 3-D printing space.
I'll use the same format as I did last quarter. First, we'll look at key quarterly stats; then, full-year 2014 guidance; and lastly, valuations.
Total revenue growth
ADVANTAGE: Stratasys.
Details on revenue growth by segment (as well as other facets) can be found in my articles on 3D Systems' and Stratasys ' Q2 results.
Organic revenue growth
ADVANTAGE: Stratasys.
It's been especially important for investors to focus on 3D Systems' organic growth rate (revenue growth in businesses owned for at least one year), given the company has largely grown through many smaller acquisitions. Turbocharged growth-by-acquisition strategies can present several concerns. That said, until recently, it's seemed that 3D Systems was doing a decent job incorporating the acquisitions into its fold.
This is the first quarter where 3D Systems has seen a significant drop in organic growth rate on a year-over-year basis -- organic growth dropped to 10% from 30%. While this is concerning, one quarter doesn't make a trend. If there is an issue, it should come out during the next two quarters. 3D Systems has stated for the past several quarters that the second half of the year would be much stronger than the first.
Non-GAAP or adjust ed earnings per share
Earnings-per-share numbers are not directly comparable across companies, unlike the above two metrics. That said, in the context in which EPS are usually judged -- changes from the year-ago period and relative to analysts' estimates -- Stratasys had much better results. However, it's important to remember that Stratasys' percentage increase over the year-ago period is getting a boost from the Objet merger now being essentially digested. Both companies have upped their growth games in 2014, and are sacrificing short-term profits for increased spending aimed at capturing market share and fueling long-term growth. So, 3D Systems' decreasing profitability is to be expected.
GAAP EPS
A similar thought as above applies with respect to the "winner" here, as well as the effects of the Objet merger on the comparison. This is discussed a bit more with respect to 2014 guidance.
Non-GAAP gross margin
ADVANTAGE: Stratasys.
GAAP gross margin
ADVANTAGE: Stratasys.
(Yes, 3D Systems' GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins are the same.)
Stratasys' gross margin got a boost from an increase in gross margin in its service business. This more than offset the small decrease in gross margin in its systems (printer) business.
3D Systems blamed its gross margin decrease on "a one time inventory write down, the residual impact of start up costs of new products, change in quarterly sales mix and timing of shipments." The company stated that the "[f]undamentals of business model remain intact and we expect gross profit margin to rebound and resume its trajectory in the second half."
Research and development spending
ADVANTAGE: 3D Systems.
As with last quarter, 3D Systems is now spending a higher percentage of its revenue on R&D than is Stratasys. However, this is a new development. Stratasys' R&D level has been consistent at about 10% of revenue for some time, whereas 3D Systems recently significantly boosted its spending level. This situation shouldn't come as a surprise, given Stratasys has largely been growing organically, while 3D Systems has relied on acquisitions to fuel much of its growth. Increasing R&D was a must for 3D Systems if it wanted to maintain a leadership position.
2014 guidance
Advantage: Stratasys for revenue growth; non-comparable for EPS growth.
3D Systems' guidance at the midpoint implies an adjusted earnings decrease of 4.7% on revenue growth of 40.2%, while Stratasys' guidance implies adjusted EPS growth of 25% on revenue growth of 56%. Stratasys has the obvious revenue growth advantage. It also appears to have the adjusted earnings growth advantage. However, we really can't make an apples-to-apples comparison here, as the two companies are in different positions. That's primarily because Stratasys has the Objet wrench thrown in here; the positive effect on earnings of this merger now being essentially completed are kicking in this year. In other words, Stratasys' 2013 comparison bar is lower.
Valuations
Source: Yahoo! Finance.
ADVANTAGE: Stratasys.
There are two main caveats here. First, both forward price-to-earnings ratios and five-year PEGs, or P/Es-to-growth, are based on analysts' estimates of future results. The 2015 projections used in the forward P/Es will likely turn out to be quite accurate, though I wouldn't put much stock in estimates five years out. In high-growth and fast-evolving technology spaces, it's impossible to know what the competitive landscape will look like in five years.
Second, these aren't the only valuation measures. 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.
Foolish final thoughts
Stratasys is the hands-down "winner" this quarter, which marks the second quarter it has had the advantage based on the method used here. Last quarter, however, it wasn't as clear-cut. Again, investors should keep in mind the caveats previously mentioned. Namely, we only looked at some current quantitative metrics, whereas qualitative ones matter just as much. (For one example, 3D Systems has printer offerings in the fast-growing metal 3-D printing space, whereas Stratasys does not.) Additionally, for long-term investors, two quarters is still a short period.
That said, 3D Systems needs to crank up one of its metal printers, and churn out a gold-colored medal for its archrival.
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Editor's note: Data in tables taken directly, or calculated, from second-quarter-earnings reports, unless otherwise noted.
The article 3D Systems vs. Stratasys Earnings: A Direct Comparison of Their Q2 Results originally appeared on Fool.com.
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The company stated that the "[f]undamentals of business model remain intact and we expect gross profit margin to rebound and resume its trajectory in the second half." 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. A new presentation reveals the full story on why your credit card is about to be worthless -- and highlights one little-known company sitting at the epicenter of an earth-shaking movement.
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It's been especially important for investors to focus on 3D Systems' organic growth rate (revenue growth in businesses owned for at least one year), given the company has largely grown through many smaller acquisitions. 3D Systems' guidance at the midpoint implies an adjusted earnings decrease of 4.7% on revenue growth of 40.2%, while Stratasys' guidance implies adjusted EPS growth of 25% on revenue growth of 56%. 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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It's been especially important for investors to focus on 3D Systems' organic growth rate (revenue growth in businesses owned for at least one year), given the company has largely grown through many smaller acquisitions. 2014 guidance Advantage: Stratasys for revenue growth; non-comparable for EPS growth. 3D Systems' guidance at the midpoint implies an adjusted earnings decrease of 4.7% on revenue growth of 40.2%, while Stratasys' guidance implies adjusted EPS growth of 25% on revenue growth of 56%.
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Organic revenue growth ADVANTAGE: Stratasys. 2014 guidance Advantage: Stratasys for revenue growth; non-comparable for EPS growth. 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 Stock Roundup: Q2 Earnings in Focus - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys' ( SSYS ) better-than-expected second-quarter results reported last Thursday sparked a mini rally among some of the 3D printing stocks such as 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Although share prices cooled during Friday's trade, these stocks are witnessing some renewed interest among investors.
Moreover, investors' confidence in the emerging 3D technology stocks stems from the favorable forecasts by market research firms such as Gartner, IDC and Canalys. Per Gartner, worldwide shipments of 3D printers will increase 75% to 98,065 units in 2014 and almost double in 2015. 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.
Major Earnings Releases
Stratasys , a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2014 results last Thursday. Reported earnings and revenues also compared favorably on a year-over-year basis. 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.
Higher demand for its MakerBot products and increased sales of higher-end Fortus and Connex systems boosted the top line. The company also reported strong demand for entry-level Mojo and uPrint 3D printers.
Buoyed by the higher adoption of its 3D technology and printers, Stratasys raised its 2014 guidance as well. The company also updated its long-term operational targets, which includes a 25% organic revenue growth (previous forecast 20% growth).
Despite these positives, higher operating expenses remain a near-term headwind. Management expects operating expenses related to sales & marketing and research & development (R&D) to increase in 2014 to supplement the growing demand for Stratasys' solutions. (For more details, please read: Stratasys Beats on Q2 Earnings & Revenues; Ups FY14 Outlook ).
3D Systems , another 3D stock with a Zacks Rank #3, released second-quarter results on Jul 31, 2014. The company's top line for the quarter compared favorably year over year driven by increased demand across all its revenue segments.
As expected, margins were impacted by a significant increase in R&D and selling, general and administrative expenses. Nonetheless, encouraged by the company's revenues and increasing demand for designed and manufactured printers, management has raised its revenue guidance for fiscal 2014. (For more details, please read: 3D Systems Beats on Q2 Earnings, Raises Revenue Guidance. )
Upcoming Results
The remaining two stocks under our review, ExOne and Voxeljet, are slated to release their second-quarter results on Aug 13.
ExOne has a Zacks Rank #3 and Earnings ESP of 0.00%. It is worth noting that in the last reported quarter, the company had a negative earnings surprise of 171.43%.
Voxeljet also has a Zacks Rank #3 and Earnings ESP of 0.00%. It is worth noting that in the last reported quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 78.95%.
Performance
Over the last five days, Stratasys was the leading stock as it added about 15.55%. The biggest loser was Voxeljet recording a 5.71% decline in shares. Stratasys was the only stock in the green in terms of returns in the last six months.
Stock Price Chart (as of Aug 8, 2014)
Stocks Last 5 Days Last 6 months
SSYS 15.55% 3.26%
DDD 1.02% -27.24%
XONE -4.58% -32.52%
VJET -5.71% -56.01%
Conclusion
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.
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Stratasys' ( SSYS ) better-than-expected second-quarter results reported last Thursday sparked a mini rally among some of the 3D printing stocks such as 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). 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. Moreover, investors' confidence in the emerging 3D technology stocks stems from the favorable forecasts by market research firms such as Gartner, IDC and Canalys.
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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' ( SSYS ) better-than-expected second-quarter results reported last Thursday sparked a mini rally among some of the 3D printing stocks such as 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Major Earnings Releases Stratasys , a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2014 results last Thursday.
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Stratasys' ( SSYS ) better-than-expected second-quarter results reported last Thursday sparked a mini rally among some of the 3D printing stocks such as 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). 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. Major Earnings Releases Stratasys , a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2014 results last Thursday.
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Stratasys' ( SSYS ) better-than-expected second-quarter results reported last Thursday sparked a mini rally among some of the 3D printing stocks such as 3D Systems ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). 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. Management expects operating expenses related to sales & marketing and research & development (R&D) to increase in 2014 to supplement the growing demand for Stratasys' solutions.
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Aggressive Growth: Investing Essentials
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Everyone knows "that guy." You know the one I'm talking about -- the guy who shows up to the party bragging about how he got a 500% return on an investment in three months' time. You leave the party unsure whether you should punch that guy in the face or beg for his stock tips.
U.S. gymnast McKayla Maroney shows us the proper reaction to "that guy's" boasting.
Stories like that can be hazardous to your wealth. They lead the beginning investor to expect such returns with regularity. And because of that expectation, novices sometimes over-allocate their portfolios toward aggressive growth.
To be clear, aggressive growth should have a part in every portfolio. But your expectations need to be balanced if you want to optimize your returns -- and maintain your sanity.
What is aggressive growth investing?
Oftentimes, when you meet with a financial planner, you're offered a menu of different investment options. These menus usually range from conservative approaches that focus on bonds and CDs to the aggressive approaches that we're covering here.
There's no standard definition for what "aggressive growth" means. But for the purposes of this article, lets assume that using an aggressive growth strategy means:
Focusing on stock price appreciation rather than income from dividends.
Investing in companies you believe will continue to grow earnings at a rate far outpacing the broader market's growth rate.
Accepting the fact that your investment will be highly volatile, doing exceptionally well when the market goes up and exceptionally poor when it goes down. Growth stocks' volatility is usually reflected by a high beta (1.0 or higher).
Buying shares of companies that are considered overvalued by traditional metrics like the price-to-earnings ratio.
One textbook example of an aggressive growth industry is 3-D printing. Since the Great Recession, folks have been making bold predictions of how the technology could change the world -- from eliminating the need for mass manufacturing to allowing us to print our own food.
A Makerbot 3-D printer, owned by Stratasys, prints a propeller. Source: Creative Tools via Flickr.
The industry's two biggest players, Stratasys and 3D Systems , have all the signs of aggressive growth investments.
Source: E*Trade, Yahoo! Finance. Non-GAAP earnings used to calculate P/E. Numbers current as of Aug. 7, 2014.
What are the drivers of aggressive growth investing?
When you invest in companies showing signs of aggressive growth, the most important thing to realize is that the stock market usually has high expectations for the company. Professional investors care little about what a company has recently done and much more about what it will do in the future.
For that reason, any time an aggressive growth company falls short of analyst expectations, its stock will take an outsize hit. And sometimes, even if the company meets or exceeds expectations, its stock will still go down because the company's guidance falls short of what investors were hoping for.
The one exception to this rule is when a company is willing to sacrifice short-term profits for long-term dominance. Sometimes a company shows remarkable revenue growth, but its earnings don't keep pace. If that's because the company is making investments that will help it dominate its field, investors are more likely to forgive the company's stock for the earnings shortfall.
Why invest in aggressive growth companies?
In the end, investing in this field is all about risk tolerance. For every stock that zooms up 200% or more, there are bound to be a number that tank. That's simply the nature of the beast.
Aggressive growth investors need to be willing to take a decades-long view when it comes to their holdings. Worrying about the daily swings in the market -- especially when they hold such volatile stocks -- would drive them crazy.
One of the smartest ways to manage your emotions when it comes to aggressive growth stocks is to make sure you've diversified your portfolio. If you devote a portion of your money to stalwart stocks that pay solid dividends, you'll be less likely to panic when your volatile stocks hit a rough patch.
For those able to take a balanced, levelheaded approach to aggressive growth investing, the rewards can be significant over the long run.
The article Aggressive Growth: Investing Essentials originally appeared on Fool.com.
Brian Stoffel owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. The Motley Fool 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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But for the purposes of this article, lets assume that using an aggressive growth strategy means: Focusing on stock price appreciation rather than income from dividends. Since the Great Recession, folks have been making bold predictions of how the technology could change the world -- from eliminating the need for mass manufacturing to allowing us to print our own food. For that reason, any time an aggressive growth company falls short of analyst expectations, its stock will take an outsize hit.
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When you invest in companies showing signs of aggressive growth, the most important thing to realize is that the stock market usually has high expectations for the company. For that reason, any time an aggressive growth company falls short of analyst expectations, its stock will take an outsize hit. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys.
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When you invest in companies showing signs of aggressive growth, the most important thing to realize is that the stock market usually has high expectations for the company. If that's because the company is making investments that will help it dominate its field, investors are more likely to forgive the company's stock for the earnings shortfall. Why invest in aggressive growth companies?
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What is aggressive growth investing? If that's because the company is making investments that will help it dominate its field, investors are more likely to forgive the company's stock for the earnings shortfall. Why invest in aggressive growth companies?
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Stratasys Beats on Q2 Earnings & Revenues; Ups FY14 Outlook - Analyst Blog
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Shares of Stratasys ( SSYS ) soared 14.94% on Thursday's trade after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2014 results. Reported earnings and revenues also compared favorably on a year-over-year basis.
Stratasys Inc - Earnings Surprise | FindTheBest
Quarter Details
Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues increased 67.6% from the year-ago quarter to $178.5 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $156 million. MakerBot's revenues were $33.6 million in the quarter. 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. The company also witnessed higher sales for its desktop 3D printers.
In the reported quarter, Product revenues on a non-GAAP basis were up 70.4% from the year-ago quarter to $154.1 million on the back of higher systems sales and demand for consumables. Apart from this, non-GAAP Services revenues increased 49.8% from the year-ago quarter to $24.4 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 14,909 units of 3D printers and other additive manufacturing systems compared with 1,261 units sold in the year-ago quarter primarily due to higher demand for MakerBot products and increased sales of higher-end Fortus and Connex systems. The company also witnessed strong demand for entry-level Mojo and uPrint 3D printers.
Stratasys' adjusted gross margins (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses and including share-based compensation) increased 73 basis points (bps) primarily due to higher revenue base and favorable business mix.
The company's adjusted operating expenses increased 80.7% year over year to $83.4 million. Moreover, as a percentage of revenues, operating expenses increased 338 bps year over year. The increase was primarily due to the MakerBot acquisition and investments in sales, marketing and research related to product innovations.
This increase in operating expenses impacted operating margins, which contracted 267 bps. Nonetheless, in dollar terms, Stratasys' operating income was up 38.1% year over year. The company reported adjusted net income (excluding one-time items but including non-cash stock-based compensation expenses calculated on proportionate tax basis) of $22.2 million compared with $13.7 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $502.3 million compared with $407.2 million in the previous quarter. Inventories for the quarter stood at $114.3 million compared with $99.8 million reported in the previous quarter. The company does not have any long-term debt.
Guidance
The company revised its fiscal 2014 guidance. For fiscal 2014, the company expects its revenues to range within $750-$770 million (previous guidance $660-$680 million) while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $689 million. Management now expects non-GAAP earnings in the range of $2.25-$2.35 up from $2.15 to $2.25 higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.75 per share.
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 2014. Also, the company expects to incur capital expenditures in the range of $50 to $70 million for increasing its manufacturing capacity to cater to the increasing demand for 3D solutions and printers.
Stratasys also updated its long-term operational targets, which includes a 25% organic revenue growth (previous forecast 20% growth). The company expects its operating margins to range between 18% and 23%, down from 20% to 25%, due to higher investments. Nonetheless, Stratasys maintained its net margin forecast of 16% to 21%.
Conclusion
Stratasys not only reported better-than-expected second-quarter results but also increased its fiscal 2014 guidance.
Despite the significant rise in the operating expenses affecting margins, these investments are expected to benefit Stratasys in 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 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ).
Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Investors may also consider F5 Networks ( FFIV ), which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report F5 NETWORKS INC (FFIV): 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) increased 73 basis points (bps) primarily due to higher revenue base and favorable business mix.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report F5 NETWORKS INC (FFIV): 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 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). During the quarter, the company shipped 14,909 units of 3D printers and other additive manufacturing systems compared with 1,261 units sold in the year-ago quarter primarily due to higher demand for MakerBot products and increased sales of higher-end Fortus and Connex systems.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report F5 NETWORKS INC (FFIV): 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 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Stratasys Inc - Earnings Surprise | FindTheBest Quarter Details Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues increased 67.6% from the year-ago quarter to $178.5 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $156 million.
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report F5 NETWORKS INC (FFIV): 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 70.4% from the year-ago quarter to $154.1 million on the back of higher systems sales and demand for consumables.
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Friday Sector Laggards: Computer Peripherals, Computers
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In trading on Friday, computer peripherals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.2%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Immersion ( IMMR ), down about 23.7% and shares of FireEye ( FEYE ) down about 6.1% on the day.
Also lagging the market Friday are computers shares, down on the day by about 2.4% as a group, led down by Vocera Communications ( VCRA ), trading lower by about 26.8% and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), trading lower by about 4.8%.
VIDEO: Friday Sector Laggards: Computer Peripherals, Computers
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Also lagging the market Friday are computers shares, down on the day by about 2.4% as a group, led down by Vocera Communications ( VCRA ), trading lower by about 26.8% and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), trading lower by about 4.8%. In trading on Friday, computer peripherals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.2%. VIDEO: Friday Sector Laggards: Computer Peripherals, Computers 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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Also lagging the market Friday are computers shares, down on the day by about 2.4% as a group, led down by Vocera Communications ( VCRA ), trading lower by about 26.8% and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), trading lower by about 4.8%. In trading on Friday, computer peripherals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.2%. VIDEO: Friday Sector Laggards: Computer Peripherals, Computers 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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Also lagging the market Friday are computers shares, down on the day by about 2.4% as a group, led down by Vocera Communications ( VCRA ), trading lower by about 26.8% and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), trading lower by about 4.8%. VIDEO: Friday Sector Laggards: Computer Peripherals, Computers 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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Also lagging the market Friday are computers shares, down on the day by about 2.4% as a group, led down by Vocera Communications ( VCRA ), trading lower by about 26.8% and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ), trading lower by about 4.8%. In trading on Friday, computer peripherals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.2%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Immersion ( IMMR ), down about 23.7% and shares of FireEye ( FEYE ) down about 6.1% on the day.
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Why 3D Systems Corporation's Stock Crashed More Than 10% After Q2 Earnings
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3D Systems stock closed down 10.6% on Thursday to $50.13 per share after the company missed both analysts' revenue and earnings estimates when it announced its second-quarter 2014 results before the market opened.
The leading 3-D printing company's revenue rose 25% from the year-ago period to $151.5 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $162.3 million. Its adjusted earnings per share decreased 20% to $0.16, while analysts were looking for $0.18. 3D Systems' earnings have been under pressure since the company upped its growth game in the fourth quarter of 2013. This entails intentionally sacrificing short-term profits for increased spending on growth initiatives -- such as acquisitions and research and development -- intended to fuel long-term growth.
3D Systems' product revenue in Q2 increased 20% to $100 million, while services revenue rose 38% to $51.5 million.
3D Systems stocksell-off: additional reasons
In addition to missing analysts' estimates, there were surely two additional main reasons for 3D Systems stock dropping: organic growth and gross margin.
In my earnings preview for 3D Systems, I listed these as the top two metrics beyond the headliner revenue and earnings numbers for investors to focus on. Given both fell considerably short of their levels from the year-ago quarter, 3D Systems stock sell-off was hardly a surprise.
Organic growth (growth in businesses owned for at least one year) came in at 10% -- a big drop from the 30% in the second quarter of 2013, and surely well below what investors were expecting. This is an especially important metric for 3D Systems, given that the company has largely fueled its growth with many acquisitions. There appeared to be some legitimate reasons why organic growth was down. For one, there was a delay in some new product launches.
3D Systems' gross margin for the second quarter was 47.8%, down from 52.1% in the second quarter of 2013. This marked the second consecutive quarter where gross margin has decreased. Again, there seemed good reasons for at least part of this drop. As per 3D Systems' earnings release:
The good news is that the delayed product launches, as well as the demand for direct metal printers that once again outstripped the company's production capacity, should help 3D Systems' third-quarter results. The company closed the second quarter with a record backlog of $31.9 million, including $23.1 million of printer orders.
Looking forward
3D Systems inched up its revenue guidance by $5 million on both ends of its range to $700 million-$740 million. It maintained its earnings guidance, and expects GAAP earnings per share to be in the range of $0.44 to $0.56 and non-GAAP EPS to be in the range of $0.73 to $0.85. The analysts' consensus for revenue of $713.8 million falls near the lower end of the company's revenue range, while analysts are expecting adjusted EPS of $0.81, closer to the high end of the range.
The second half of the year will likely be make or break for some investors' confidence in 3D Systems. That's because management has been saying over the past couple quarters that the second half will be much stronger than the first.
An omen for the 3-D printing stocks?
3D Systems is often considered a bellwether for the 3-D printing stocks, given it's the largest and most diversified among the group. It also is typically the second in the sector to report, following much smaller, and very specialized Arcam.
So, perhaps not surprisingly, all the other 3-D printing stocks were also down on Thursday. Shares of fellow first-mover and industry bigwig Stratasys fell 4.2%. Industrial-focused ExOne plummeted 11.8%, industrial metals specialist Arcam dropped 3.7%, voxeljet plunged 9.4%, and newly public Materialise was down 5.5%. But the fact that the S&P 500 had its worst single day performance -- down 2% -- since April surely added to the magnitude of the 3-D printing stocks' sell-off.
3D Systems' revenue and earnings misses seem more company-specific, rather than industry-related. So, investors in the space shouldn't let the company's results color their current opinions of the other 3-D printing stocks.
Given 2014 has been a tough year for the 3-D printing stocks -- which are down anywhere from 25% through 54% -- investors could use some good news when Stratasys reports second quarter results on Aug. 7.
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3D Systems stock closed down 10.6% on Thursday to $50.13 per share after the company missed both analysts' revenue and earnings estimates when it announced its second-quarter 2014 results before the market opened. Industrial-focused ExOne plummeted 11.8%, industrial metals specialist Arcam dropped 3.7%, voxeljet plunged 9.4%, and newly public Materialise was down 5.5%. More from The Motley Fool:Warren Buffett Tells You How to Turn $40 into $10 Million The article Why 3D Systems Corporation's Stock Crashed More Than 10% After Q2 Earnings originally appeared on Fool.com.
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The leading 3-D printing company's revenue rose 25% from the year-ago period to $151.5 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $162.3 million. 3D Systems stocksell-off: additional reasons In addition to missing analysts' estimates, there were surely two additional main reasons for 3D Systems stock dropping: organic growth and gross margin. The analysts' consensus for revenue of $713.8 million falls near the lower end of the company's revenue range, while analysts are expecting adjusted EPS of $0.81, closer to the high end of the range.
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3D Systems stock closed down 10.6% on Thursday to $50.13 per share after the company missed both analysts' revenue and earnings estimates when it announced its second-quarter 2014 results before the market opened. 3D Systems stocksell-off: additional reasons In addition to missing analysts' estimates, there were surely two additional main reasons for 3D Systems stock dropping: organic growth and gross margin. As per 3D Systems' earnings release: The good news is that the delayed product launches, as well as the demand for direct metal printers that once again outstripped the company's production capacity, should help 3D Systems' third-quarter results.
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3D Systems' product revenue in Q2 increased 20% to $100 million, while services revenue rose 38% to $51.5 million. Organic growth (growth in businesses owned for at least one year) came in at 10% -- a big drop from the 30% in the second quarter of 2013, and surely well below what investors were expecting. Given 2014 has been a tough year for the 3-D printing stocks -- which are down anywhere from 25% through 54% -- investors could use some good news when Stratasys reports second quarter results on Aug. 7.
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3D Systems Beats on Q2 Earnings, Raises Revenue Guidance - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported second-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 16 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents by 14.3%. However, the company's adjusted income declined 20% year over year.
On a GAAP basis, earnings came in at 2 cents per share, down 80% from 10 cents in the prior-year quarter. The year-over-year decline in earnings can be attributed to a significant increase in the number of weighted average shares this year.
Quarterly Details
The company reported quarterly revenues of $151.5 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of about 25%. However, revenues fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $161 million. The year-over-year upside was driven by increased demand across all its categories, which translated into organic growth of 10%.
Growth was driven by a 126% rise in the demand for designing and manufacturing of printers. Moreover, the continuing placement of advanced 3D printers drove the growth rate of materials to 30% in the quarter.
In the reported quarter, design and manufacturing revenues grew 28% year over year to $144.2 million while print materials revenues improved 30%. Further, service revenues increased 38% while healthcare revenues recorded growth of 46%.
At the end of the quarter, 3D Systems had backlog levels of $31.9 million that included recent printer orders worth $23.1 million. The increased demand for the company's Direct Metal 3D printers drove the upside in backlog levels.
Margins
Gross margin declined 400 basis points (bps) to 47.8% year over year. The significant decline was led by transitional effects of concentrated new product launches, the absorption costs related to products obsolescence and increase in expansion costs.
The operating margin also contracted an astounding 1103 basis points to 2.9% from 13.9% in the prior-year quarter. The 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 $570.3 million compared with $306.3 million in the past year. Net cash flow from operating activities increased to $19.3 million from $3.4 million in the prior-year quarter.
Acquisitions
During the second quarter, 3D Systems executed several strategic acquisitions to broaden its presence in the high potential 3D printing market. The company acquired Medical Modeling, a leading provider of personalized surgical treatment planning and patient specific medical devices, to create the most comprehensive 3D printing medical device capabilities and enhance its 3D printing digital thread. Further, the company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Robtec, which will provide a strategic sales and service platform and scalable gateway into Latin America.
This apart, the company extended its global reseller channel, adding several key distributors including ScanSource and Konica Minolta. Most recently, the company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Simbionix, the global leader in 3D virtual reality surgical simulation. 3D Systems is pursuing this takeover to extend its healthcare reach with the addition of powerful synergistic technology, experience and domain expertise.
Outlook
Encouraged by the company's revenue and increasing demand for designed and manufactured printers, management has raised its revenue guidance for fiscal 2014.
Management now expects revenues in the range of $700 million to $740 million versus$680 million to $720 million stated previously.
However, the company reiterated its earnings guidance for fiscal 2014. GAAP earnings per share are expected in the band of $0.44 to $0.56 while non-GAAP earnings per share are anticipated in the range of $0.73 to $0.85.
Management also believes that despite short-run headwinds emerging from increased expenses, the company is favorably positioned to reap considerable benefits from the R&D investments, by the end of 2015.
3D Systems currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Some other stocks that also look promising include China Automotive Systems Inc. ( CAAS ), Meritor, Inc. ( MTOR ) and Twin Disc ( TWIN ). All three hold the same Zacks Rank as 3D Systems.
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported second-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 16 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents by 14.3%. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MERITOR INC (MTOR): Free Stock Analysis Report CHINA AUTO SYS (CAAS): Free Stock Analysis Report TWIN DISC (TWIN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Further, the company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Robtec, which will provide a strategic sales and service platform and scalable gateway into Latin America.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MERITOR INC (MTOR): Free Stock Analysis Report CHINA AUTO SYS (CAAS): Free Stock Analysis Report TWIN DISC (TWIN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported second-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 16 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents by 14.3%. In the reported quarter, design and manufacturing revenues grew 28% year over year to $144.2 million while print materials revenues improved 30%.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MERITOR INC (MTOR): Free Stock Analysis Report CHINA AUTO SYS (CAAS): Free Stock Analysis Report TWIN DISC (TWIN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported second-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 16 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents by 14.3%. Quarterly Details The company reported quarterly revenues of $151.5 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of about 25%.
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported second-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 16 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents by 14.3%. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MERITOR INC (MTOR): Free Stock Analysis Report CHINA AUTO SYS (CAAS): Free Stock Analysis Report TWIN DISC (TWIN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The year-over-year decline in earnings can be attributed to a significant increase in the number of weighted average shares this year.
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Sector Update: Tech
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Technology shares were lower in pre-market trade Thursday.
In technology stocks news,Alcatel Lucent ( ALU ) reported Q2 revenue of Euro 3.279 billion, up 0.7% over year ago levels.
The company noted gross margin reached 32.6% of revenues in the quarter, improving by 140 basis points year-on-year. Adjusted operating income was Euro 136 million, up sharply vs. Euro 45 million in Q2 last year.
And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. Revenue was $151.5 million, missing expectations of $162 million.
For the full year 2014, the company expects revenue of $700-$740 million and adjusted EPS of $0.73 to $0.85 per share, both straddling the Street view of $714 million in revenue and earnings of $0.81 per share.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. In technology stocks news,Alcatel Lucent ( ALU ) reported Q2 revenue of Euro 3.279 billion, up 0.7% over year ago levels. The company noted gross margin reached 32.6% of revenues in the quarter, improving by 140 basis points year-on-year.
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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 ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. For the full year 2014, the company expects revenue of $700-$740 million and adjusted EPS of $0.73 to $0.85 per share, both straddling the Street view of $714 million in revenue and earnings of $0.81 per share.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. Adjusted operating income was Euro 136 million, up sharply vs. Euro 45 million in Q2 last year. For the full year 2014, the company expects revenue of $700-$740 million and adjusted EPS of $0.73 to $0.85 per share, both straddling the Street view of $714 million in revenue and earnings of $0.81 per share.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. The company noted gross margin reached 32.6% of revenues in the quarter, improving by 140 basis points year-on-year. Adjusted operating income was Euro 136 million, up sharply vs. Euro 45 million in Q2 last year.
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Sector Update: Technology Shares Lower Pre-Market; 3D Systems Q2 Results Miss Street Estimates
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Top Technology Stocks:
MSFT: -0.80%
AAPL: -0.87%
IBM: -0.72%
CSCO: -0.66%
GOOG: -0.79%
Technology shares were lower in pre-market trade Thursday.
In technology stocks news,Alcatel Lucent ( ALU ) reported Q2 revenue of Euro 3.279 billion, up 0.7% over year ago levels.
The company noted gross margin reached 32.6% of revenues in the quarter, improving by 140 basis points year-on-year. Adjusted operating income was Euro 136 million, up sharply vs. Euro 45 million in Q2 last year.
And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. Revenue was $151.5 million, missing expectations of $162 million.
For the full year 2014, the company expects revenue of $700-$740 million and adjusted EPS of $0.73 to $0.85 per share, both straddling the Street view of $714 million in revenue and earnings of $0.81 per share.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. In technology stocks news,Alcatel Lucent ( ALU ) reported Q2 revenue of Euro 3.279 billion, up 0.7% over year ago levels. The company noted gross margin reached 32.6% of revenues in the quarter, improving by 140 basis points year-on-year.
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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 ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. For the full year 2014, the company expects revenue of $700-$740 million and adjusted EPS of $0.73 to $0.85 per share, both straddling the Street view of $714 million in revenue and earnings of $0.81 per share.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. In technology stocks news,Alcatel Lucent ( ALU ) reported Q2 revenue of Euro 3.279 billion, up 0.7% over year ago levels. Adjusted operating income was Euro 136 million, up sharply vs. Euro 45 million in Q2 last year.
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And, 3D Systems ( DDD ) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.16, two cents below the analyst consensus on Capital IQ. Top Technology Stocks: Adjusted operating income was Euro 136 million, up sharply vs. Euro 45 million in Q2 last year.
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Pre-Market Most Active for Jul 31, 2014 : ALU, TSN, MU, NOK, ERIC, QQQ, YELP, TWTR, TVIX, DDD, AAPL, LOCO
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The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is down -26.48 to 3,949.59. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 5,502,162 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session :
Alcatel Lucent ( ALU ) is -0.35 at $3.49, with 2,851,702 shares traded. RTT News Reports: Alcatel-Lucent Q2 Loss Narrows, Plans Submarine Unit's IPO; Stock Down
Tyson Foods, Inc. ( TSN ) is -0.33 at $37.87, with 2,116,662 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for TSN is in the "buy range".
Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ) is -1.68 at $30.85, with 1,296,128 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MU is in the "buy range".
Nokia Corporation ( NOK ) is -0.14 at $8.00, with 1,290,640 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.08. NOK's current last sale is 99.38% of the target price of $8.05.
Ericsson ( ERIC ) is -0.25 at $12.42, with 501,563 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.18. ERIC's current last sale is 88.71% of the target price of $14.
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( QQQ ) is -0.69 at $96.29, with 486,959 shares traded. This represents a 28.46% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Yelp Inc. ( YELP ) is -3.95 at $71.65, with 469,006 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for YELP is in the "buy range".
Twitter, Inc. ( TWTR ) is -1.15 at $45.15, with 445,414 shares traded. TWTR's current last sale is 90.3% of the target price of $50.
Credit Suisse AG ( TVIX ) is +0.16 at $3.15, with 336,968 shares traded.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.72 at $51.35, with 311,778 shares traded. RTT News Reports: 3D Systems To Present At BOA Technology Conference; Webcast At 5:50 PM ET
Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) is -0.84 at $97.31, with 284,007 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.28. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for AAPL is in the "buy range".
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. ( LOCO ) is +1.787 at $36.35, with 279,356 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.72 at $51.35, with 311,778 shares traded. The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session : Alcatel Lucent ( ALU ) is -0.35 at $3.49, with 2,851,702 shares traded. RTT News Reports: Alcatel-Lucent Q2 Loss Narrows, Plans Submarine Unit's IPO; Stock Down Tyson Foods, Inc. ( TSN ) is -0.33 at $37.87, with 2,116,662 shares traded.
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Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.72 at $51.35, with 311,778 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014.
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Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.72 at $51.35, with 311,778 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -4.72 at $51.35, with 311,778 shares traded. The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is down -26.48 to 3,949.59. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for YELP is in the "buy range".
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2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC
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Stratasys Closes Solid Concepts Deal, Boosts AM Offerings - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) has completed the acquisition of Solid Concepts and the Harvest Technologies buyout and is expected to be closed by the end of this month. Stratasys inked a deal to acquire the two privately-held companies on Apr 2, 2014. The company has agreed to pay $295 million for the Solid Concepts acquisition, while financial details of the Harvest deal were not available.
Solid Concepts, founded in 1991, offers an array of additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, which are used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, consumer goods and other sectors to improve product designs.
On the other hand, Belton-based Harvest Technologies provides manufacturing process technology and focuses more on end-use parts for several enterprises. These acquisitions will help Stratasys to evolve as a leader in the 3D industrial printing and manufacturing industry and position it for growth in the 3D printing space.
Moreover, Stratasys will integrate Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies with RedEye, its digital manufacturing business, to form a single AM services business unit.
Apart from these, Stratasys also acquired certain assets of Interfacial Solutions, a production partner of Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) platform. We believe that the acquisition will also expand and enhance Stratasys' 3D Printing Platform. Moreover, this acquisition will enable Stratasys to attract new clients and strengthen its overall market position.
Nonetheless, investments to boost growth are expected to impact the company's results in the near term. Management expects operating expenses related to sales & marketing and research & development to increase in 2014 which will impact operating margins in 2014. Moreover, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from the likes of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ).
Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Moreover, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from the likes of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). 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 Ltd. ( SSYS ) has completed the acquisition of Solid Concepts and the Harvest Technologies buyout and is expected to be closed by the end of this month.
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Moreover, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from the likes of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from the likes of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) has completed the acquisition of Solid Concepts and the Harvest Technologies buyout and is expected to be closed by the end of this month.
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Moreover, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from the likes of 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). 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. Moreover, Stratasys will integrate Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies with RedEye, its digital manufacturing business, to form a single AM services business unit.
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2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC
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Robotics ETF in Focus on Rising 3D Printing Stocks - ETF News And Commentary
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/robotics-etf-focus-rising-3d-printing-stocks-etf-news-and-commentary-2014-07-08
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After being stressed by momentum sell-off for the most of this year, 3D printing and robotics stocks have strongly bounced back and have seen an incredible surge lately on favorable broad industry trends (read: The Momentum Stock Crash Puts These ETFs in Focus ).
This is especially true, as most analysts made upward revisions to their earnings and revenue estimates, suggesting that the companies are poised to grow at a healthy rate in the coming months. In addition, the prolonged weakness in the robotics and automation stocks makes the current valuation cheap, leading to attractive entry points for investors.
Further, this corner of the technology segment is in the early stages of development and set for stupendous growth over the coming years with new entrants expanding this fast-evolving industry. As per Canalys , the global 3D printing market, including printer sales, materials and associated services, is expected to grow from $2.5 billion in 2013 to $3.8 billion in 2014 and reach $16.2 billion by 2018. This represents expected compound annual growth rate of 45.7% over the next five years (see: all the Technology ETFs here ).
Investors can target this growing market with the relatively niche ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF ( ROBO ) . This product, buoyed by the high-flying 3D printing stocks and solid industry trends, has risen nearly 5% over the trailing one month. The ETF attracted about $105 million in its asset base since its debut more than nine months ago and sees moderate average daily volume of more than 53,000 shares.
Given this, it might be worth it to shed some light on this ETF and its holdings for those who are unfamiliar with the product, but are thinking about jumping in on the space. Below, we highlight some of the key details of ROBO and how the recent run-up in 3D stocks led to this fund's solid run.
ROBO in Focus
The fund tracks the Robo-Stox Global Robotics and Automation Index, which measures the performance of the companies that derive a portion of revenues and profits from robotics-related or automation-related products or services (read: 5 Long Term ETF Buys for Your Roth IRA Contribution ).
The product has an interesting mix of 'bellwether' and 'non-bellwether' stocks. Bellwether companies are indicative of the performance of the segment, while non-bellwether firms have some aspect of their business in robotics, but don't rely entirely on the space for their revenues. ROBO puts 40% of its portfolio in the bellwethers and 60% into the non-bellwethers, though each individual 'bellwether' stock make up about 2.2% of the index, compared to just over 1% for the non-bellwether firms.
The ETF holds about 78 stocks with heavy exposure to American firms at 38%, closely followed by Japan (26%). Germany, Switzerland and Thailand round off to the top five countries with a single-digit allocation. From a sector look, about half of the portfolio is dominated by industrials while technology and healthcare make up for 32% and 10% share, respectively.
Further, the fund is tilted toward small and micro cap stocks, which account for 41% of total assets while growth securities also dominate the fund's return in terms of style. The product is pretty well spread out across each security as none of these holds more than 2.85% of ROBO (read: 3 Small Cap ETFs Outperforming the Russell 2000 Index ).
Some of the well-known 3D printing stocks include ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot Corporation ( IRBT ) that gained over 49%, 22.5% and 17.5%, respectively, in the trailing one-month period. Deere ( DE ) and Siemens AG are among the non-bellwethers stocks.
Investors should note that ROBO is one of the high cost choices in the unleveraged ETF space, charging 95 bps in fees per year from investors. However, this steep expense seems justified due to its unique niche exposure, which is definitely a merit to this high cost fund.
Bottom Line
This ETF looks a perfect play for growth investors seeking above-average returns. This is because robotics and automation looks like an industry, which is likely to gain prominence over the next several decades.
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Some of the well-known 3D printing stocks include ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot Corporation ( IRBT ) that gained over 49%, 22.5% and 17.5%, respectively, in the trailing one-month period. Click to get this free report ROBO-S GR&AI (ROBO): ETF Research Reports EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IROBOT CORP (IRBT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is especially true, as most analysts made upward revisions to their earnings and revenue estimates, suggesting that the companies are poised to grow at a healthy rate in the coming months.
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Some of the well-known 3D printing stocks include ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot Corporation ( IRBT ) that gained over 49%, 22.5% and 17.5%, respectively, in the trailing one-month period. Click to get this free report ROBO-S GR&AI (ROBO): ETF Research Reports EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IROBOT CORP (IRBT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Investors can target this growing market with the relatively niche ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF ( ROBO ) .
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Click to get this free report ROBO-S GR&AI (ROBO): ETF Research Reports EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IROBOT CORP (IRBT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Some of the well-known 3D printing stocks include ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot Corporation ( IRBT ) that gained over 49%, 22.5% and 17.5%, respectively, in the trailing one-month period. After being stressed by momentum sell-off for the most of this year, 3D printing and robotics stocks have strongly bounced back and have seen an incredible surge lately on favorable broad industry trends (read: The Momentum Stock Crash Puts These ETFs in Focus ).
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Some of the well-known 3D printing stocks include ExOne ( XONE ), 3D Systems ( DDD ) and iRobot Corporation ( IRBT ) that gained over 49%, 22.5% and 17.5%, respectively, in the trailing one-month period. Click to get this free report ROBO-S GR&AI (ROBO): ETF Research Reports EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report IROBOT CORP (IRBT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Investors can target this growing market with the relatively niche ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF ( ROBO ) .
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2014-07-02 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems (DDD) Soars: Stock Rises 6.1% - Tale of the Tape
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-systems-ddd-soars%3A-stock-rises-6.1-tale-of-the-tape-2014-07-02
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose over 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent trend for the company, as the stock is now up over 22% in the past one-month timeframe.
In the last 30 days, the company did not witness two positive estimate revisions and the Zacks Consensus Estimate also moved higher, suggesting more solid trading ahead. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if yesterday's jump can turn into more strength down the road.
3D Systems currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is negative.
Other better-ranked stocks in the computer peripherals industry include Planar Systems Inc. ( PLNR ), Immersion Corporation ( IMMR ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ). All three carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose over 6% on the day. Click to get this free report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report IMMERSION CORP (IMMR): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if yesterday's jump can turn into more strength down the road.
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Click to get this free report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report IMMERSION CORP (IMMR): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose over 6% on the day. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Day s. Click to get this free report >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?
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Click to get this free report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report IMMERSION CORP (IMMR): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose over 6% on the day. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Day s. Click to get this free report >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research?
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose over 6% on the day. Click to get this free report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report IMMERSION CORP (IMMR): Free Stock Analysis Report PLANAR SYSTEMS (PLNR): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session.
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2014-07-01 00:00:00 UTC
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Tuesday Sector Leaders: Computers, Education & Training Services
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In trading on Tuesday, computers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2%. Leading the group were shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ), up about 12.2% and shares of Stratasys ( SSYS ) up about 9.7% on the day.
Also showing relative strength are education & training services shares, up on the day by about 2% as a group, led by Career Education ( CECO ), trading higher by about 4.9% and Strayer Education ( STRA ), trading higher by about 3.9% on Tuesday.
VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Computers, Education & Training Services
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Leading the group were shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ), up about 12.2% and shares of Stratasys ( SSYS ) up about 9.7% on the day. In trading on Tuesday, computers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2%. Also showing relative strength are education & training services shares, up on the day by about 2% as a group, led by Career Education ( CECO ), trading higher by about 4.9% and Strayer Education ( STRA ), trading higher by about 3.9% on Tuesday.
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Leading the group were shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ), up about 12.2% and shares of Stratasys ( SSYS ) up about 9.7% on the day. In trading on Tuesday, computers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2%. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Computers, Education & Training Services 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 the group were shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ), up about 12.2% and shares of Stratasys ( SSYS ) up about 9.7% on the day. Also showing relative strength are education & training services shares, up on the day by about 2% as a group, led by Career Education ( CECO ), trading higher by about 4.9% and Strayer Education ( STRA ), trading higher by about 3.9% on Tuesday. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Computers, Education & Training Services 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 the group were shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ), up about 12.2% and shares of Stratasys ( SSYS ) up about 9.7% on the day. In trading on Tuesday, computers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2%. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Computers, Education & Training Services 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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2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC
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Bear of the Day: ExOne Company (XONE) - Bear of the Day
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3D printing is a very exciting industry that is poised to drastically alter the manufacturing landscape. The technology allows for the making of three dimensional objects from a digital model or program, and it is catching-on across the country.
Publically traded companies have started to proliferate in the space, though so far they have seen mixed success from a share price performance perspective. One stock that really embodies the volatility in this space is undoubtedly the ExOne Company ( XONE ) , a security that has taken investors on a roller coaster ride over the past 52 weeks.
XONE in Focus
ExOne is a company that manufactures and sells three dimensional printing machines and printing products in three key regions; Americas, Europe, and Asia. This Pennsylvania-based company hasn't been publically traded for too long, but it has seen extreme volatility in its share price lately.
While it is up significantly since its debut, the stock has seen heavy selling pressure so far in 2014, including a nearly 40% loss YTD. However, XONE has been turning things around in the past month as the stock is now up over 30% in that shorter time frame.
Yet before investors get their hopes up about this stock and a potential turnaround in its shares, a closer look at recent earnings estimate revisions for XONE is warranted. Analysts have been ratcheting down their expectations for the company's near term outlook, and this may suggest that a reversal could be at hand in this stock before too long.
XONE Estimates
Analyst expectations for both the current quarter and the current year have been falling over the past two months, and by a pretty wide margin too. The consensus estimate for XONE's current quarter calls for a 15 cent per share loss, down from a consensus estimate of a five cent per share loss sixty days ago.
Meanwhile for the current year, estimates have also plunged over the past two months. The consensus estimate called for a loss of 18 cents a share two months ago, but today the estimate has fallen to a loss of 41 cents a share, representing a huge shift lower in a very short time frame.
If these plunging estimates weren't enough, investors should also note that XONE has a horrendous track record when it comes to meeting expectations anyway. In fact, the company has missed estimates in three of the last four quarters including two triple digit percentage misses in a row.
With these estimates and a poor track record of meeting expectations anyway, investors shouldn't be fooled by XONE's recent run up. In fact, we currently have a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) assigned to this security, and thus are looking for a pull back after its recent huge move higher.
A better choice in the space?
If investors are hoping to stay in the 3D Printing industry, a look to 3D Systems ( DDD ) could be an interesting play. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (hold), while it is currently profitable unlike XONE.
Either way, look for the 3D Printing space to remain volatile in the near term, especially as the industry goes through growing pains. XONE may find its footing eventually, but given the sliding estimates and its poor track record, it may be a stock to avoid in the near term unless you are willing to take an extremely long term view on this stock.
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If investors are hoping to stay in the 3D Printing industry, a look to 3D Systems ( DDD ) could be an interesting play. Click to get this free report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. One stock that really embodies the volatility in this space is undoubtedly the ExOne Company ( XONE ) , a security that has taken investors on a roller coaster ride over the past 52 weeks.
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Click to get this free report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. If investors are hoping to stay in the 3D Printing industry, a look to 3D Systems ( DDD ) could be an interesting play. The consensus estimate for XONE's current quarter calls for a 15 cent per share loss, down from a consensus estimate of a five cent per share loss sixty days ago.
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Click to get this free report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. If investors are hoping to stay in the 3D Printing industry, a look to 3D Systems ( DDD ) could be an interesting play. The consensus estimate for XONE's current quarter calls for a 15 cent per share loss, down from a consensus estimate of a five cent per share loss sixty days ago.
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If investors are hoping to stay in the 3D Printing industry, a look to 3D Systems ( DDD ) could be an interesting play. Click to get this free report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The consensus estimate for XONE's current quarter calls for a 15 cent per share loss, down from a consensus estimate of a five cent per share loss sixty days ago.
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2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems prints fast money
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3D Systems hit our tracking systems early yesterday, and traders cleaned up in a hurry.
Large blocks of short-term calls appeared in the former high-flying tech name minutes into the session. The Weekly 55 calls expiring this Friday led the flow, with the initial blocks fetching $0.70 to $1.33.
These long calls lock in the price where the three-dimensional printing stock can be purchased, letting investors cheaply position for a rally. They can also generate significant leverage, which is exactly what happened yesterday. (See our Education section)
DDD was up 3 percent when we posted our initial alert and continued higher throughout the session, ultimately closing with a 7.29 percent gain at $57.23. But that appreciation was insignificant compared with the calls , which more than doubled to $2.60 by the closing bell.
The stock rallied about 800 percent between the start of 2012 and the beginning of this year, only to see half its value erased when the Nasdaq pulled back in the spring. Short interest represents about one-third of the float, which could trigger buying in the name.
More than 7,000 of the Weekly 55s were bought by the end of the session, dwarfing the previous open interest of 1,173 contracts and therefore representing new positions. Some 4,100 Weekly 60 calls were also bought, mostly for $0.15 to $0.35.
Overall option volume in the name was 6 times average amounts, with calls accounting for a bullish 75 percent of the total.
(A version of this post appeared on InsideOptions Pro yesterday.)
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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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(See our Education section) DDD was up 3 percent when we posted our initial alert and continued higher throughout the session, ultimately closing with a 7.29 percent gain at $57.23. These long calls lock in the price where the three-dimensional printing stock can be purchased, letting investors cheaply position for a rally. The stock rallied about 800 percent between the start of 2012 and the beginning of this year, only to see half its value erased when the Nasdaq pulled back in the spring.
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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. (See our Education section) DDD was up 3 percent when we posted our initial alert and continued higher throughout the session, ultimately closing with a 7.29 percent gain at $57.23. The stock rallied about 800 percent between the start of 2012 and the beginning of this year, only to see half its value erased when the Nasdaq pulled back in the spring.
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(See our Education section) DDD was up 3 percent when we posted our initial alert and continued higher throughout the session, ultimately closing with a 7.29 percent gain at $57.23. Large blocks of short-term calls appeared in the former high-flying tech name minutes into the session. More than 7,000 of the Weekly 55s were bought by the end of the session, dwarfing the previous open interest of 1,173 contracts and therefore representing new positions.
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(See our Education section) DDD was up 3 percent when we posted our initial alert and continued higher throughout the session, ultimately closing with a 7.29 percent gain at $57.23. 3D Systems hit our tracking systems early yesterday, and traders cleaned up in a hurry. Large blocks of short-term calls appeared in the former high-flying tech name minutes into the session.
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3D Systems Larger Than S&P 500 Component Iron Mountain
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In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM), according to The Online Investor .
Market capitalization is an important data point for investors to keep an eye on, for various reasons. The most basic reason is that it gives a true comparison of the value attributed by the stock market to a given company's stock. Many beginning investors look at one stock trading at $10 and another trading at $20 and mistakenly think the latter company is worth twice as much - that of course is a completely meaningless comparison without knowing how many shares of each company exist. But comparing market capitalization (factoring in those share counts) creates a true "apples-to-apples" comparison of the value of two stocks. In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.92B, versus Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM) at $5.81B.
Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. IRM (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ):
Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). This can have a direct impact on which indices will include the stock, and which mutual funds and ETFs are willing to own the stock. For instance, a mutual fund that is focused solely on Large Cap stocks may for example only be interested in those companies sized $10 billion or larger. Another illustrative example is the S&P MidCap index which essentially takes the S&P 500 index and "tosses out" the biggest 100 companies so as to focus solely on the 400 smaller "up-and-comers" (which in the right environment can outperform their larger rivals). And ETFs that directly follow an index like the S&P 500 will only own the underlying component of that index, selling companies that lose their status as an S&P 500 company, and buying companies when they are added to the index. So a company's market cap, especially in relation to other companies, carries great importance, and for this reason we at TheOnlineInvestor.com find value to putting together these looks at comparative market capitalization daily.
At the closing bell, DDD is up about 7.3%, while IRM is trading flat on the day Monday.
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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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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. IRM (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ): Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM), according to The Online Investor . In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.92B, versus Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM) at $5.81B.
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In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM), according to The Online Investor . In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.92B, versus Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM) at $5.81B. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. IRM (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ): Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's).
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In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM), according to The Online Investor . Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. IRM (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ): Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.92B, versus Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM) at $5.81B.
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In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM), according to The Online Investor . In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.92B, versus Iron Mountain Inc (Symbol: IRM) at $5.81B. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. IRM (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ): Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's).
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3D Systems' 3D Expertise for Museums - Analyst Blog
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Leading 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions provider, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has proved its versatility yet again with the delivery of its 3D application to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Implementing its 3D technology, 3D Systems has created a prehistoric whale fossil which is the first-of-its-kind 3D heritage restoration.
3D Systems has formed a strategic alliance with Smithsonian - the world's largest museum and research complex comprising 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park along with nine research facilities. As per the scope of the contract, 3D Systems has created a website called Smithsonian X 3D apart from providing its 3D technology for 3D scan processing and printing. Smithsonian X 3D allows visitors to follow the 3D printing revolution and experience the new opportunities it offers in manufacturing, research and education. It also provides guests the opportunity to interact and download free material from various collections.
The alliance with Smithsonian is a major milestone for 3D Systems as the reinstatement of the ancient whale fossil highlights the potential of 3D printing with respect to preservation of the present and future collections. The technology also makes such heritage collections available for display to a global audience, further demonstrating the competence of 3D printing in a convincing manner.
Importantly, 3D Systems has been pursuing strategic acquisitions and forming partnerships to diversify its offerings and expand its operating markets. In the last six months, 3D Systems has collaborated with Hasbro ( HAS ), The Hershey Co . ( HSY ) and Staples Inc . ( SPLS ) in its approach to introduce 3D printing capabilities to various industries. Last month, the company announced an alliance with ScanSource, Inc . (SCSC) to support the latter's new technology team which is primarily focused on the sale and support of 3D printing solutions.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Leading 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions provider, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has proved its versatility yet again with the delivery of its 3D application to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Click to get this free report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The alliance with Smithsonian is a major milestone for 3D Systems as the reinstatement of the ancient whale fossil highlights the potential of 3D printing with respect to preservation of the present and future collections.
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Leading 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions provider, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has proved its versatility yet again with the delivery of its 3D application to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Click to get this free report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): 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 HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions provider, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has proved its versatility yet again with the delivery of its 3D application to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. 3D Systems has formed a strategic alliance with Smithsonian - the world's largest museum and research complex comprising 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park along with nine research facilities.
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Click to get this free report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Leading 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions provider, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has proved its versatility yet again with the delivery of its 3D application to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Implementing its 3D technology, 3D Systems has created a prehistoric whale fossil which is the first-of-its-kind 3D heritage restoration.
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Mid-Day Market Update: DSW Shares Drop On Downbeat Results; PetroLogistics Spikes Higher
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Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.12 percent to 16,654.97 while the NASDAQ tumbled 0.10 percent to 4,232.67. The S&P rose, gaining 0.02 percent to 1,912.28.
Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Wednesday, utilities shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.37 percent. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included Pampa Energia SA (NYSE: PAM ), up 2.9 percent, and Korea Electric Power (NYSE: KEP ), up 1.9 percent. Basic materials sector was the top loser in the US market on Wednesday.
Top decliners in the sector included Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY ), down 4.9 percent, and Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA ), off 4.6 percent.
Top Headline Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL ) reported a rise in its fiscal second-quarter profit. Toll Brothers posted its quarterly profit of $65.2 million, or $0.35 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $24.7 million, or $0.14 per share. Its revenue climbed to $860.4 million versus $516 million. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.26 per share on revenue of $803 million. Homebuilding deliveries climbed 67% in dollars and 36% in units.
Equities Trading UP PetroLogistics LP (NYSE: PDH ) shares shot up 10.09 percent to $14.24 after Koch Industries announced its plans to buy PetroLogistics for $2.1 billion.
Shares of Qihoo 360 Technology Co (NYSE: QIHU ) got a boost, shooting up 5.47 percent to $94.90 after the company reported "strong" first quarter results. The company's second quarter guidance also exceeded analyst expectations.
Magnum Hunter Resources (NYSE: MHR ) shares were also up, gaining 6.71 percent to $7.82 after the company raised $150 million in a private placement.
Equities Trading DOWN Shares of DSW (NYSE: DSW ) were 27.29 percent to $23.65 after the company reported weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results and lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 10.20 percent to $50.86 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares.
Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT ) was down, falling 9.71 percent to $13.06 after the company reported Q4 earnings of $0.04 per share on revenue of $136.24 million.
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.46 percent to $103.63, while gold traded down 0.57 percent to $1,258.50.
Silver traded down 0.22 percent Wednesday to $19.03, while copper fell 0.09 percent to $3.17.
Eurozone European shares were mixed today.
The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.05 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.40 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index surged 0.85 percent.
Meanwhile, the German DAX fell 0.02 percent and the French CAC 40 gained 0.04 percent while UK shares rose 0.09 percent.
Economics The MBA reported that its index of mortgage application activity fell 1.20% in the week ended May 23.
The ICSC-Goldman's same-store sales index dropped 1.2% in the week ended Saturday versus the prior week.
The Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index rose 0.7% in the first three weeks of May versus April.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 10.20 percent to $50.86 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Shares of Qihoo 360 Technology Co (NYSE: QIHU ) got a boost, shooting up 5.47 percent to $94.90 after the company reported "strong" first quarter results. Magnum Hunter Resources (NYSE: MHR ) shares were also up, gaining 6.71 percent to $7.82 after the company raised $150 million in a private placement.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 10.20 percent to $50.86 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Top decliners in the sector included Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY ), down 4.9 percent, and Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA ), off 4.6 percent. Toll Brothers posted its quarterly profit of $65.2 million, or $0.35 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $24.7 million, or $0.14 per share.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 10.20 percent to $50.86 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Top decliners in the sector included Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY ), down 4.9 percent, and Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA ), off 4.6 percent. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.05 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.40 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index surged 0.85 percent.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 10.20 percent to $50.86 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Its revenue climbed to $860.4 million versus $516 million. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.05 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.40 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index surged 0.85 percent.
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Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Decline; Toll Brothers Posts Rise In Profit
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Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.27 percent to 16,631.12 while the NASDAQ tumbled 0.27 percent to 4,225.76. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.10 percent to 1,910.02.
Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Wednesday, telecommunications services shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.17 percent. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included 8x8 (NASDAQ: EGHT ), up 3.1 percent, and Telecom Italia S.p.A. (NYSE: TI ), up 3.7 percent. Cyclical consumer goods & services sector was the top loser in the US market on Wednesday.
Top decliners in the sector included DSW (NYSE: DSW ), down 25.5 percent, and America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ: CRMT ), off 8.8 percent.
Top Headline Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL ) reported a rise in its fiscal second-quarter profit. Toll Brothers posted its quarterly profit of $65.2 million, or $0.35 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $24.7 million, or $0.14 per share. Its revenue climbed to $860.4 million versus $516 million. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.26 per share on revenue of $803 million. Homebuilding deliveries climbed 67% in dollars and 36% in units.
Equities Trading UP PetroLogistics LP (NYSE: PDH ) shares shot up 9.51 percent to $14.16 after Koch Industries announced its plans to buy PetroLogistics for $2.1 billion.
Shares of Qihoo 360 Technology Co (NYSE: QIHU ) got a boost, shooting up 6.18 percent to $95.54 after the company reported "strong" first quarter results. The company's second quarter guidance also exceeded analyst expectations.
Magnum Hunter Resources (NYSE: MHR ) shares were also up, gaining 4.37 percent to $7.65 after the company raised $150 million in a private placement.
Equities Trading DOWN Shares of DSW (NYSE: DSW ) were 25.89 percent to $24.10 after the company reported weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results and lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 7.70 percent to $52.28 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares.
Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT ) was down, falling 10.44 percent to $12.96 after the company reported Q4 earnings of $0.04 per share on revenue of $136.24 million.
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.14 percent to $103.96, while gold traded up 0.06 percent to $1,266.50.
Silver traded up 0.28 percent Wednesday to $19.12, while copper rose 0.13 percent to $3.18.
Eurozone European shares were mixed today.
The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.09 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.19 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index surged 0.76 percent.
Meanwhile, the German DAX fell 0.05 percent and the French CAC 40 declined 0.06 percent while UK shares rose 0.13 percent.
Economics The MBA reported that its index of mortgage application activity fell 1.20% in the week ended May 23.
The ICSC-Goldman's same-store sales index dropped 1.2% in the week ended Saturday versus the prior week.
The Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index rose 0.7% in the first three weeks of May versus April.
The Treasury is set to auction 4-and 52-week bills. The Treasury will also auction 5-year notes.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 7.70 percent to $52.28 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Wednesday, telecommunications services shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.17 percent. Shares of Qihoo 360 Technology Co (NYSE: QIHU ) got a boost, shooting up 6.18 percent to $95.54 after the company reported "strong" first quarter results.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 7.70 percent to $52.28 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Top decliners in the sector included DSW (NYSE: DSW ), down 25.5 percent, and America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ: CRMT ), off 8.8 percent. Toll Brothers posted its quarterly profit of $65.2 million, or $0.35 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $24.7 million, or $0.14 per share.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 7.70 percent to $52.28 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.09 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.19 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index surged 0.76 percent. Meanwhile, the German DAX fell 0.05 percent and the French CAC 40 declined 0.06 percent while UK shares rose 0.13 percent.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 7.70 percent to $52.28 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Its revenue climbed to $860.4 million versus $516 million. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of DSW (NYSE: DSW ) were 25.89 percent to $24.10 after the company reported weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results and lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
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Pre-Market Most Active for May 28, 2014 : INTC, FTR, DDD, TWTR, TRLA, KORS, Z, RH, ERIC, BEE, MYGN, QQQ
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The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 1.6 to 3,724.66. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 7,145,798 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session :
Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is -0.06 at $26.65, with 1,498,819 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for INTC is 7.933455; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
Frontier Communications Corporation ( FTR ) is unchanged at $5.81, with 1,351,408 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for FTR is 15.287915; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -3.28 at $53.36, with 1,296,051 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.14. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 9.855813; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
Twitter, Inc. ( TWTR ) is +0.97 at $31.48, with 1,021,489 shares traded. TWTR's current last sale is 76.78% of the target price of $41.
Trulia, Inc. ( TRLA ) is -0.94 at $38.67, with 750,378 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for TRLA is 9.272143; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
Michael Kors Holdings Limited ( KORS ) is -1.94 at $93.80, with 674,537 shares traded. RTT News Reports: Michael Kors Q4 Results Beat Street - Quick Facts
Zillow, Inc. ( Z ) is -0.63 at $119.77, with 650,614 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $-0.15. , following a 52-week high recorded in prior regular session.
Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. ( RH ) is +0.57 at $66.72, with 647,316 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for RH is 7.680227; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
Ericsson ( ERIC ) is -0.04 at $12.32, with 579,200 shares traded. ERIC's current last sale is 84.97% of the target price of $14.5.
Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc ( BEE ) is -0.54 at $10.56, with 504,411 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.2. , following a 52-week high recorded in prior regular session.
Myriad Genetics, Inc. ( MYGN ) is -0.72 at $33.22, with 245,000 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 7 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.46. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for MYGN is 21.641713; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( QQQ ) is -0.051 at $90.95, with 237,931 shares traded. This represents a 31.53% increase from its 52 Week Low.
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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 Corporation ( DDD ) is -3.28 at $53.36, with 1,296,051 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 9.855813; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for INTC is 7.933455; 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 9.855813; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -3.28 at $53.36, with 1,296,051 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for INTC is 7.933455; 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 9.855813; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -3.28 at $53.36, with 1,296,051 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for TRLA is 9.272143; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -3.28 at $53.36, with 1,296,051 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for DDD is 9.855813; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock. The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session : Intel Corporation ( INTC ) is -0.06 at $26.65, with 1,498,819 shares traded.
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Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Markets Mixed As Twitter Rallies
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Toward the end of trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.02 percent to 16,672.97 while the NASDAQ tumbled 0.05 percent to 4,235.67. The S&P rose, gaining 0.11 percent to 1,913.28.
Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Wednesday, utilities shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.37 percent. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included Pampa Energia SA (NYSE: PAM ), up 2.9 percent, andKorea Electric Power (NYSE: KEP ), up 1.9 percent. Basic materials sector was the top loser in the US market on Wednesday.
Top decliners in the sector included Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY ), down 4.9 percent, and Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA ), off 4.6 percent.
Top Headline Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL ) reported a rise in its fiscal second-quarter profit. Toll Brothers posted its quarterly profit of $65.2 million, or $0.35 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $24.7 million, or $0.14 per share. Its revenue climbed to $860.4 million versus $516 million. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.26 per share on revenue of $803 million. Homebuilding deliveries climbed 67% in dollars and 36% in units.
Equities Trading UP PetroLogistics LP (NYSE: PDH ) shares shot up 10.25 percent to $14.26 after Koch Industries announced its plans to buy PetroLogistics for $2.1 billion.
Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) caught a bid as well, rising 9.87 percent to $33.51 following an interview where CEO Dick Costolo made some comments that got traders bullish.
Magnum Hunter Resources (NYSE: MHR ) shares were also up, gaining 7.71 percent to $7.89 after the company raised $150 million in a private placement.
Equities Trading DOWN Shares of DSW (NYSE: DSW ) were 27.55 percent to $23.57 after the company reported weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results and lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 11.55 percent to $50.10 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares.
Allergan (NYSE: AGN ) was down as well, falling 5.31 percent to $156.26 after news broke that the company had received an unsolicited proposal from Valeant (NYSE: VRX ).
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 1.29 percent to $102.77, while gold traded down 0.58 percent to $1,258.50.
Silver traded down 0.05 percent Wednesday to $19.07, while copper fell 0.22 percent to $3.17.
Eurozone European shares were mixed today.
The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.05 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.40 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index surged 0.85 percent.
Meanwhile, the German DAX fell 0.02 percent and the French CAC 40 gained 0.04 percent while UK shares rose 0.09 percent.
Economics The MBA reported that its index of mortgage application activity fell 1.20% in the week ended May 23.
The ICSC-Goldman's same-store sales index dropped 1.2% in the week ended Saturday versus the prior week.
The Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index rose 0.7% in the first three weeks of May versus April.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 11.55 percent to $50.10 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Wednesday, utilities shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.37 percent. Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) caught a bid as well, rising 9.87 percent to $33.51 following an interview where CEO Dick Costolo made some comments that got traders bullish.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 11.55 percent to $50.10 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Top decliners in the sector included Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY ), down 4.9 percent, and Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA ), off 4.6 percent. Top Headline Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL ) reported a rise in its fiscal second-quarter profit.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 11.55 percent to $50.10 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Top decliners in the sector included Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY ), down 4.9 percent, and Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA ), off 4.6 percent. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.05 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.40 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index surged 0.85 percent.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) shares tumbled 11.55 percent to $50.10 after the company announced a secondary offering of 5.95 million shares. Top decliners in the sector included Harmony Gold Mining Company (NYSE: HMY ), down 4.9 percent, and Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA ), off 4.6 percent. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.05 percent, the Spanish Ibex Index rose 0.40 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index surged 0.85 percent.
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3D Systems Declares Underwritten Public Offering - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has announced an underwritten public offering of 5,950,000 shares of its common stock to enhance its liquidity. Canaccord Genuity will be the underwriter of the offering. Further, the company has allowed a 30-day window to the underwriter for the additional purchase of up to 892,500 shares of common stock.
The leading 3D printing manufacturer plans to use the net proceeds from this offering primarily to fund future acquisitions, to provide for its working capital, as well as for corporate purposes.
3D Systems has been executing 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.
Given the rapid adoption of 3D printing technology across various industries, technology and solutions are witnessing high demand from broad-end users. The rising demand for 3D printing technology also backs IDC research firm's prediction of 3D printing revenue and unit growth at a CAGR of 29% and 59%, respectively, in the 2012-2017 period.
A month back, 3D Systems reported strong first-quarter 2014 results with revenues up 45% year over year. This was primarily driven by a 76% rise in the demand for design and manufacturing printers. Moreover, the continuous placement of advanced 3D printers boosted the growth rate of materials to 41% in the quarter.
Further, sales in the 3D printers and other products category also grew 53% while print materials revenues grew 41%. Also, service revenues improved 38%, while healthcare and consumer solutions recorded revenue growth of 53% and 150%, respectively.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions. Its comprehensive range of 3D printers are the industry's benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in the aerospace and automotive sectors, patient-specific medical devices and a variety of consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
3D Systems currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). A few better-ranked companies in the sector include Logitech International SA ( LOGI ), Mercury Systems Inc . ( MRCY ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ). While Logitech and Mercury sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Voxeljet has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has announced an underwritten public offering of 5,950,000 shares of its common stock to enhance its liquidity. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The leading 3D printing manufacturer plans to use the net proceeds from this offering primarily to fund future acquisitions, to provide for its working capital, as well as for corporate purposes.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has announced an underwritten public offering of 5,950,000 shares of its common stock to enhance its liquidity. While Logitech and Mercury sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Voxeljet has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has announced an underwritten public offering of 5,950,000 shares of its common stock to enhance its liquidity. The rising demand for 3D printing technology also backs IDC research firm's prediction of 3D printing revenue and unit growth at a CAGR of 29% and 59%, respectively, in the 2012-2017 period.
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) has announced an underwritten public offering of 5,950,000 shares of its common stock to enhance its liquidity. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report MERCURY SYSTEMS (MRCY): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The leading 3D printing manufacturer plans to use the net proceeds from this offering primarily to fund future acquisitions, to provide for its working capital, as well as for corporate purposes.
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Small-Caps Lead the Market Higher in a 'Reversal of Fortune'
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"In a reversal of fortune, small-caps showed leadership today after lagging throughout most of 2014," summarized Schaeffer's Senior Equity Analyst Joe Bell, CMT. "There were plenty of economic reports released today, but none seemed to shake the market too much. The jobless claims news wasn't very impressive, and the housing data showed a slight increase in existing home sales, after three straight months of declines." Against this backdrop, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) opened south of breakeven -- and traded in a tight range throughout the session -- but ultimately closed with modest gains.
Continue reading for more on today's market, including
Dissecting today's eleventh-hour bets on Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) .
With the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) at an annual low, Schaeffer's contributor Adam Warner wonders, are we simply due for a spike in volatility ?
Call speculators cheered the post-earnings price action in this discount retailing name.
Plus ... Home sales, jobless claims, and manufacturing data dominate the newswires, and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) pops higher ... and attracts option speculators.
Trading Topic of the Week -- How to Get Started with Options Check your motives . Never buy an option just because it's "cheap" -- because the higher risk of a 100% loss isn't always such a great bargain.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI - 16,543.08) traded in a 76-point range today -- and visited both sides of the flat line -- before ultimately closing up 10 points, or less than 0.1%. Nike Inc ( NKE ) and The Home Depot, Inc. ( HD ) both gained 0.9% to pace the blue-chip index's 18 advancers, while The Coca-Cola Company ( KO ) brought up the rear with a 0.7% drop.
The S&P 500 Index (SPX - 1,892.49) gained 4.5 points, or 0.2%, as it advanced upon the 1,900 level once again. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite (COMP - 4,154.34) outperformed its peers with a 22.8-point, or 0.6%, gain.
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX - 12.03) fell to an annual low of 11.68 around midday, but surged into the closing bell, ending in positive territory. The market's "fear gauge" closed up 0.1 point, or 1%, placing it back above the 12 mark.
A Trader's Take
"The Russell 2000 Index (RUT) continues to maintain support at its former 2014 low hit in February," noted Bell. "We've experienced quite a bit of volatility this week, but the markets have still struggled to make a meaningful move in either direction."
5 Items on Our Radar Today
Markit's preliminary purchasing managers index (PMI) rose to 56.2 this month from 55.4 in April, topping economists' expectations. Readings north of 50 point to expansion in the manufacturing sector. Across the globe, the HSBC flash China manufacturing PMI hit a five-month high of 49.7 in May, up from April's final reading of 48.1 to topple economists' consensus expectations. Just south of the 50 mark, however, the reading was still indicative of contraction in the sector. (Reuters; The New York Times)
Elsewhere, weekly jobless claims rose by a wider-than-expected 28,000 to 326,000 during the week ended May 17, the Labor Department noted. The previous week's reading represented a seven-year low. (FOX Business)
Existing home sales rose 1.3% from March to April, to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.65 million, marking the first increase in 2014 . In other encouraging news for the sector, the supply of homes on the market increased 17%, while price increases slowed from the first quarter. (USA Today)
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a surge in call buying, following a news-related pop in the shares.
Option volume surged in the Sprint Corporation (S) options pits, with traders playing both sides of the field.
For a look at today's options movers and commodities activity, head to page 2.
Commodities
As investors digested a raft of domestic and foreign economic data, July oil futures settled slightly lower. By the close, the contract had slipped 33 cents, or 0.3%, to end the session at $103.74 per barrel.
Gold futures, however, managed to move higher amid continued hopes for lowered restrictions on gold imports into India. The June contract added $6.90, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,295 an ounce.
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Plus ... Home sales, jobless claims, and manufacturing data dominate the newswires, and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) pops higher ... and attracts option speculators. (USA Today) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a surge in call buying, following a news-related pop in the shares. Against this backdrop, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) opened south of breakeven -- and traded in a tight range throughout the session -- but ultimately closed with modest gains.
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Plus ... Home sales, jobless claims, and manufacturing data dominate the newswires, and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) pops higher ... and attracts option speculators. (USA Today) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a surge in call buying, following a news-related pop in the shares. Against this backdrop, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) opened south of breakeven -- and traded in a tight range throughout the session -- but ultimately closed with modest gains.
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Plus ... Home sales, jobless claims, and manufacturing data dominate the newswires, and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) pops higher ... and attracts option speculators. (USA Today) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a surge in call buying, following a news-related pop in the shares. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI - 16,543.08) traded in a 76-point range today -- and visited both sides of the flat line -- before ultimately closing up 10 points, or less than 0.1%.
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Plus ... Home sales, jobless claims, and manufacturing data dominate the newswires, and 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) pops higher ... and attracts option speculators. (USA Today) 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) saw a surge in call buying, following a news-related pop in the shares. The S&P 500 Index (SPX - 1,892.49) gained 4.5 points, or 0.2%, as it advanced upon the 1,900 level once again.
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3D Systems' Latest Cube 3 and CubePro Printers Ready for Sale - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), a leading company in the 3D printing industry, had recently unveiled a couple of its innovative products - Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers. The two printers, now available for pre order, are scheduled to be available in the markets from the latter half of Jun 2014.
Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers are designed to give a new dimension to the 3D printing industry, equipped with a variety of innovative features. These printers come with the technology to use multi-color, multi-materials simultaneously for printing and that too with a range of design tools that further simplifies the task. These design tools are available on the company's commercial website cubify.com, which is taking pre-orders for the printers.
The printers claim to have a high resolution with 70 micron layers thinness and reduced print timings. Further, the users can avail the print-on-the-go feature via the Cubify mobile app that can be installed on a smartphone or a tablet.
These easy to use printers are not only for experts or professionals like engineers or designers but can also be used by kids or hobbyists. Cube 3 meets the IEC 60950 Printer Safety Requirements that makes it the first 3D printer to be certified safe for kids.
Cube 3: This dual material printer comes with two cartridges in neon green and white and as many as 25 designs as a part of its starter kit. Apart from being child-safe, this printer is economical and user-friendly, given its plug-and-play feature. Further, this printer possesses a new technology that allows the user to load new material instead of changing the cartridge every time. The cartridges are also designed to be long-lasting with improved print quality. Also, the printer has several automated settings to support the material change swiftly and with convenience. The printer comes with a speedy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, an auto-leveling print pad along with additional support for complex prints.
CubePro: This printer is more professional having a high level of precision combined with several additional options including the facility of a controlled process environment. CubePro can use three color cartridges simultaneously. Further, the printer is designed to use the engineering grade nylon material as well, along with the conventional ABS and PLA plastics for printing. Apart from the standard connectivity options, CubePro has a color touch screen display to enhance user experience. This printer also boasts a proprietary print pad that makes it more power-efficient compared to its other counterparts.
3D Systems is also focused on maintaining the environmental sustainability and therefore the company takes the responsibility of recycling or composting the used prints and cartridges. Users get the incentive of discounts on new cartridges in the exchange of old ones.
Given the rapid adoption of 3D printing technology across various industries, technology and solutions are witnessing high demand from broad-end users. The increasing demand for 3D printing technology is also supported by IDC's growth estimates for the worldwide 3D printer market. The research firm expects 3D printing revenues and units to grow at a CAGR of 29% and 59%, respectively, for the 2012-2017 period.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock expects this portfolio of new and innovative products to facilitative more than 30% organic growth in the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings.
3D Systems is aggressively investing in R&D to maintain its premier place in the 3D printing industry. However, it is facing stiff competition from other 3D printing peers such as Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), a leading company in the 3D printing industry, had recently unveiled a couple of its innovative products - Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers. 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. CubePro: This printer is more professional having a high level of precision combined with several additional options including the facility of a controlled process environment.
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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 Corp. ( DDD ), a leading company in the 3D printing industry, had recently unveiled a couple of its innovative products - Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers. However, it is facing stiff competition from other 3D printing peers such as Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), The ExOne Company ( XONE ) and Voxeljet AG ( VJET ).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), a leading company in the 3D printing industry, had recently unveiled a couple of its innovative products - Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers. 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. Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers are designed to give a new dimension to the 3D printing industry, equipped with a variety of innovative features.
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ), a leading company in the 3D printing industry, had recently unveiled a couple of its innovative products - Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers. 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. Further, this printer possesses a new technology that allows the user to load new material instead of changing the cartridge every time.
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iRobot Corp.: About To Short-Circuit
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By Ben Axler :
Spruce Point Capital Management is proud to present the contents of its 60 pageinvestment researchreport on iRobot Corp. entitled, " About to Short Circuit ," with a strong sell opinion. The full report may be downloaded on our website here .
Note: This article reflects the independent opinion of a financial analyst that did not speak with management prior to publication
Executive Summary
iRobot (Nasdaq: [[IRBT]]) has seen its stock rise irrationally due to investor speculation of a " Robotics Revolution ," caused by media, analyst, and investor hype over small investments by companies such as Google ([[GOOG]], [[GOOGL]]) and Amazon ( AMZN ) in robotics. In reality, we believe IRBT is a struggling consumer product company whose dominance in the home vacuum market is now in question, from powerful macro housing changes, and the proliferation of cheaper competitive products. The company appears to be scrambling to forestall its problems with aggressive and opaque accounting gimmicks, by diverting attention to its "Formidable IP Portfolio," touting a large and global addressable market opportunity (where its int'l share appears to be eroding), and trumpeting its "Growth Opportunities" in the enterprise and health telepresence markets (which are years away from commercialization and presented to investors with dubious misinformation).
However, there are more pernicious and glaring signs that IRBT is no longer a growth company, but more likely a mature company with its best days behind it. We observe that insiders are milking existing cash flows through outrageous compensation schemes, and with intensifying and persistent insider sales. To keep its stock elevated, IRBT also appears to be using aggressive accounting techniques to prevent the unraveling of its financials, but its balance sheet is showing signs that it may be stuffing the channel (Days Sales Outstanding and Days Sales in Inventory are exploding). We also observe that IRBT has dramatically ramped up its sales and marketing above the level of R&D expenditures, which begs the question: is IRBT still a technology innovator with a defensible moat, or a struggling consumer product marketing company?
Furthermore, IRBT has accelerated its investor marketing campaigns in 2014 in an effort to convince investors and sell-side analysts that its future is bright. The sell-side analyst community has embraced the story and given its shares numerous buy recommendations, and an average price target of $44/share (implying +35% upside). IRBT is quick to compare itself to the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ), Garmin ( GRMN ), Trimble ( TRMB ), Synaptics ( SYNA ), and Dolby Systems (DLB) - (companies with enterprise values 5x its own and valuations of 4x sales) - in hopes of justifying its share price expansion. In our opinion, IRBT is richly valued at 9.5x '15E EBITDA and 1.3x '15E revenues, and at high risk of not achieving analyst expectations. Further, we believe IRBT should be viewed as a narrowly focused consumer product company such as SodaStream (SODA), LeapFrog (LF), Skullcandy (SKUL), NetGear (NTGR) and Select Comfort (SCSS), and that our governance and accounting concerns are not discounted into the current share price.
We estimate IRBT's intrinsic value to be $20 - $25/share (20-40% downside), implying a valuation on 2015 Street estimates at the midpoint of 16x, 6x, 0.8x - EPS, EBITDA and revenues, respectively. Our valuation assumes Street estimates are achieved (unlikely in our view), and even incorporates an overly generous value for its patent portfolio. We note that IRBT has spent a negligible amount of money to defend its patents, and has never found a way to monetize its portfolio. However, using a rule of thumb that patents may be worth 5-10% of an addressable market value (in this case IRBT's patents are heavily weighted toward the robotic vacuum market), we derive an optimistic valuation range $50 - $100m, or $1.60 - $3.20 per share for its patents.
Signs of a Robotics Bubble
Similar to the social media stock (Facebook (FB), Twitter ( TWTR ), LinkedIn (LNKD)) and 3D printing bubbles (DDD, Stratasys (SSYS), ExOne (XONE)), there is also a current bubble in robotics stocks. Much of the source of investor/analyst enthusiasm and speculation comes from Google's acquisition of 8 robotics companies in 2013, along with Amazon's purchase of Kiva and announcement it would invest in drones during a nationally televised 60 minutes segment .
In reality, we estimate Google spent no more than $50 - $120m to acquire these robotics companies, or just 3-8% of its total acquisition budget in 2013. Furthermore, Amazon's robotics focus has been on optimizing its logistics and delivery services.
Plenty of established stock analysts like Jim Cramer , the Motley Fool , as well as other newsletters such as the Robot Report , Money Morning , the Stock Gumshoe are endorsing iRobot. Meanwhile, mainstream news services such as USA Today and US News and World Report are jumping on the robotics bandwagon
Most bloggers on Seeking Alpha are bullish, with an analyst suggesting IRBT is an $80 stock if not acquired first.
Spruce Point Capital has analyzed venture capital investment deals in the robotics and automation space, and estimates there was zero investment growth between 2012 -2013 at approximately $190m per year. YTD 2014, we estimate venture funding for robotics is trending at $165m (down 15%). In other words, there does not appear to be an explosion of interest among technology venture capitalists in a "robotics revolution."
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Spruce Point also notes signs of a potential bubble from the formation of a new mutual fund and ETF specifically designed to target retail investors.
Debunking the Fundamental Bull Case Propagated By Sell-Side Analysts and Investors
The company, bullish investors and sell-side analysts believe the following to support the bull case:
IRBT will grow revenues 15 - 17% in the home robotics category
Its international addressable markets are huge and growing
Its patent portfolio has substantial value and makes it a potential takeover target, and
Its management and financial performance is best in class
Spruce Point believes the following:
1. According to the US Census Bureau , there are powerful housing trends that are negative for IRBT's home vacuum sales:
With the majority of IRBT's current and future success being tied to home robot sales, we believe it's important to monitor the trends in the US domestic housing sector. New home construction should stimulate demand for home cleaning supplies such as robotic vacuums.
In the US, there's been a powerful trend towards more Multi-family homes vs. Single-family homes. On average, Multi-family homes are 40-50% smaller on a square-foot basis.
Furthermore, the trend in the past six years has been for smaller Multi-family homes, with the average square-footage declining from 1,316 to 1,118 (15% decline).
Overall, less housing square footage may reduce the implied demand for luxury home cleaning supplies such as robotic vacuums.
2. New market research by global vacuum leader Electrolux has negative implications for IRBT.
Robotic Vacuums Are the Least Popular Model: After a decade in existence, a 1% response rate is more indicative of failure than future opportunity.
Brand Has Little Importance To Consumers in the Purchasing Decision Process: IRBT is increasing its ad spending, and may have little success.
Brazilians Spend the Most Time Vacuuming: IRBT has had limited success in Latin America, and even removed its Latin America market share slide from its presentation.
3. We believe IRBT may experience headwinds of declining market share. We observe that IRBT has made recent changes to its market share slides to spin its share in a more positive light:
IRBT removed the Latin America market share from its recent Analyst Day slide.
IRBT finally acknowledges ECOVACS ( China's dominant robot vacuum maker) in its Asia segment, yet somehow its share grew from 63% to 67% in just 7 weeks (March to May).
IRBT started citing "internal data" in addition to NPD and Gfk.
Spruce Point believes IRBT will face challenges in Asia since many of its competitors and manufacturers are already located there.
Spruce Point observes no iRobot product updates on the websites of its main Hong Kong , Taiwan , or Japanese distributors in 11, 7 and 15 months, respectively.
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4. The source of IRBT's struggles appears to be increased competition in home robots.
We observe IRBT removed a slide from its Nov 2013 (slide 11) investor presentation , which showed its competitive positioning
We observe numerous home vacuum robots either entering the market, or launching cheaper/new products including Maneual , Neato , and Miele
Mass market retailers such as Amazon, Target (TGT), Best Buy (BBY) and Wal-Mart (WMT) offer other brands such as Techko Maid , iClebo , Infinuvo , and V-Bot for prices below $100
ECOVACS, China's leading brand, has now entered the US market and being sold at Best Buy and Amazon
Dyson (~$2bn in sales) is forming a partnership to ramp its vacuum robotics research
5. IRBT has to convince investors and analysts that its vacuum robots are still relevant in order to buy time for its other "Growth Opportunities" to save the day. However, the company appears to want decreasing accountability for its timeline, and has repeatedly changed a key slide, and very recently at its May Analyst Day finally omitted it completely!
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IRBT claims opportunity for robots for other home chores like lawn mowing and folding laundry. However, these products have been around now for a while and have not really taken off as expected. These categories already contain competition such as Robomow , LawnBott , Husqvarna and John Deere
IRBT has been baiting investors with big expectations in the healthcare and enterprise telepresence market and has formed partnerships with inTouch Health and Cisco
Ava 500 the enterprise telepresence market with Cisco has other competitors such as VGo and Double Robotics which offer substantially lower priced products
IRBT has sourced "IDC" for projections of a $1.1 billion market by 2017. However, a recent report we found from IDC showed the market for enterprise telepresence is actually shrinking, and Cisco's sales of equipment declined 20%
The RP VITA healthcare telepresence partnership with inTouch cites a 2011 report by InMedica - a unit of IMS research showing a $1 billion market by 2016. Our review of more recent news publications from IMS point to forecasts that have been cut due to " poor implementation, low reimbursement levels, and lack of physician support " as barriers that have held back telehealth adoption rates
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IRBT appears to be also diverting investor attention from its struggles by focusing on its "Formidable Patent Portfolio"
Patent investment plays have been in favor recently in selected technology industries and in some cases companies have been highly prized for their patent portfolios (Motorola)
However, Spruce Point believes this has not yet proven to be the case in the robotics sector, and cannot find any precedent examples of large robotic patent portfolios being acquired for substantial sums
Furthermore, we believe there are numerous weaknesses in IRBT's argument that its investors should value its stock higher for its patents
IRBT appears to lack basic control of how many patents it owns. Its recent investor presentation backdated its figures to boost its portfolio in 2013 by +64
IRBT cites a high score it received by The Patent Board . While we agree that Patent Board is a high quality source, we believe the report indicates a majority are tied to the home vacuuming market, and includes a large preponderance of internal vs. external citations. We believe the report also did not evaluate IRBT's foreign patents
IRBT has spent practically no money defending its IP. Litigation expense in 2012 and 2013 amounted to just $155k and $1.2m, respectively
IRBT has not been able to articulate a strategy or way to monetize its IP, or that to tell investors/analysts it could, but costs are a factor against doing so
Numerous robotics start-ups have been founded by former IRBT employees, yet it doesn't appear they've had to license its technology
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Organizational Turmoil, Aggressive Insider Sales and Milking Shareholders With Excessive Compensation
Organizational Turmoil
IRBT has openly struggled in its government and industrial robot division. In early 2012, the company announced leadership changes , and appointed Jeff Beck as its COO and Joe Dyer as Chief Strategy Officer as it "Aligned itself for the Next Stage of Growth." Through its acquisition of Evolution Robotics in 2012 , the company appointed Paolo Pirhanian as its Chief Technology Officer
A note in the 2013 proxy revealed the Joe Dyer, Chief Strategy Officer, resigned in October 2012, just 8 months after being appointed to the position
In March 2013, IRBT announced its CFO John Leahy would resign , and appointed Alison Dean as CFO. Around the same time, Christian Cerda was appointed to lead Global Sales.
In Nov 2013, IRBT announced it would streamline its leadership for "Operational Efficiency." We note that the company made the unusual move to place its CFO, Alison Dean, in head of manufacturing and supply chain in addition to leading the company's financial and IT operations
Glassdoor Reviews validate the struggles of the company during this time
" Major issues with management include: lack of honesty, poor decision making, constant reorganizations and layoffs, and absence of career growth for skilled engineers with proven track records"
"Constant lies from management. Lots of random layoffs. Stagnant product line"
"Too many processes force low value work. Lots of management changes & re-organizations. Unrealistically aggressive program timelines without sufficient resources causes unnecessary stress and sets teams up for failure. Too many programs planned for available resources"
Repeated and Intensifying Insider Sales
1. At IPO , insiders beneficially owned ~60% of the company. Insider ownership has declined in every single year.
2. As of the last proxy statement in early 2014, insiders beneficially owned ~5%.
Rapid decline of ownership between 2013 and 2014 from 11.8% to 5%
3. The CEO has been a large seller of shares:
His ownership is down 65% since 2009
His ownership is down 24% in just the past two years
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Compensation and Governance Concerns
With less and less equity at risk, IRBT's executive team has taken to paying itself more in cash compensation, and has been using aggressive methods with financial presdigitation
For 2013 , IRBT changed its goal weighting from 60/40% Adjusted EBITDA/Revenues to 70/30%. Its revenue goal was adjusted downward by 3-5%, but its Adjusted EBITDA goals were lowered by 25-30%
IRBT set its target and maximum Adjusted EBITDA payout at $59.1m and $76.8m, respectively. IRBT reported it hit $75.3m for 2013, to justify the actual percentage earned (as % of target) was 182%. Overall, IRBT's cash incentive payout increased from $0.47m (2012) to $2.72m (2013)
IRBT's $75.3m Adjusted EBITDA target cannot be easily reconciled to its own figures, which were reported at $62.2m
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Even worse, IRBT's EBITDA calculation does not appear to adjust for one-time warranty reversals gains, which we detail later
Total executive compensation (base, cash bonus, equity, and perks) totaled approximately $10 million in 2012-2013, or 52 - 35% of Adjusted Operating Income by our calculation. We believe this is a measure of a richly compensated management team
In Q1 2014 , IRBT reported its first operating cash flow burn since 2006. A majority of the $7.7m cash burn is attributable to a swing in accrued compensation. Furthermore, this marked the first time in Q1 that IRBT had positive GAAP net income, with a corresponding operating cash flow decline. The divergence is a significant red flag for a quarter where IRBT reported a 7.5% YoY revenue growth, with no change in accounts receivable or inventory
Warning Signs Present in the Financial Statements
Receivables taking longer and longer to collect
In Q2 2013 , IRBT's accounts receivables rose rapidly by 87% quarter-to-quarter (Sales +23% and Inventory +29%). The large change was not discussed in greater detail on the company's filings or conference call
By our calculation, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) has been steadily rising since 2011: from 26 days to 33 days
Inventory taking longer and longer to turn over
The previous CFO John Leahy resigned in March 2013. Around this time, IRBT's Days Sales in Inventory ((DSI)) was approximately 51 days (Alison Dean appointed CFO)
By the end of Q3 2013, the DSI had steadily risen to 64 days
On November 25, 2013 , the new CFO, Alison Dean, was appointed to oversee supply chain and manufacturing. We note it to be uncommon for a CFO to also oversee supply chain and manufacturing matters
Possible explanations include the following:
Products have been oversold, and customers refuse to pay until the unfulfilled promises have been met
Extended payment terms may be offered that allow IRBT's distributors to delay full payment long after everything necessary has been done for the vendor to earn the revenue
IRBT may be engaging in possible Channel Stuffing
IRBT may be recognizing its revenues more aggressively, ahead of inventory being moved to distributors
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Fuzzy Accounting
Inventory Accounting
In its 2010 10-K , IRBT removed some language about 'seasonality, short life cycles, and technology obsolescence' being factors that would cause an inventory write-down
IRBT has also made numerous disclosures (without clarification or explanation) in the footnotes of its cash flow statement related to "transfers of inventory to property, plant, and equipment" as being non-cash flow items. In our opinion, these are unusual disclosures and merit close scrutiny
We also observe that recent filings have removed prior-year disclosures from 2010 of these transfers, which could potentially signal a cover-up
We believe a possible motivation for these transfers is to avoid taking inventory write-downs, which would impact current-year earnings vs. transferring them to PP&E and depreciating these costs over future periods of 2-5 years
We note that the cumulative amount of these transfers has been $11.7 million, and that in certain years, had the transfers been actual inventory write-downs, a material amount of GAAP net income would have disappeared
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We observe that IRBT has made numerous cost reclassifications between Cost of Goods Sold and Operating Expenses (and never detailed exactly what was reclassified). While these were explained as related to the company's reorganization, a possible alternative explanation could be IRBT wanted to enhance its Gross Profit to deflect Gross Margin deterioration. We note these reclassifications boosted historical Gross Margins by 340 bps
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One-Time Gains from Warranty Reversals and Other Errors
We observe that IRBT has made numerous one-time reversals of warranty accruals, while citing improvements in manufacturing and lower return rates
While this might be the case, these reversals have not always been made transparent, are one-time/non-recurring in nature, and have 100% Gross Margin impact
The SEC questioned this practice in 2013 comment letters ( here and here ), and we believe investors still don't have full transparency on this historical and projected benefit to IRBT from these maneuvers
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IRBT's financials have contained disclosure of various (non-material) errors ( here , page 7 and 8) related to depreciation expense and taxes. We believe these are further indicators that IRBT's financials should be viewed with above average caution
Who's Controlling IRBT's Financial Statements?
1. Given the variety of issues we've noted in IRBT's financials, we believe a closer look into its CFO is warranted. We note from the CFO's bio .
Has been with IRBT since 2005 in the roles of Financial Controls and Analysis and VP of Finance
From 1995 to August 2005, served at 3Com Corporation as Vice President and Corporate Controller and Vice President of Finance, Worldwide Sales
2. We note that during her tenure at 3Com, a shareholder lawsuit claimed that both 3Com and US Robotics (a company it merged with), perpetuated a scheme to mislead investors about its financial condition.
i. Deferred the date of the 3Com / USR merger to hide disastrous results of USR
USR customers had substantial inventories of older models that would become obsolete that they covered under a price protection to make its customers whole with a rebate when prices on the old products were discounted
To inflate its revenue, USR induced customers to take quantities of new modems substantially in excess of their needs with unlimited return privileges (rebates), and failed to accrue any reserves, other expenses and take inventory write-downs
Defendants issued false and misleading statements about the company's financial health and levels of inventory in the distribution channels
Defendants sold more than 4m shares of 3Com stock at prices as high as $58 3/8 per share, realizing gross proceeds from these sales of >$200m
3. The case was settled for $259 million in 2000 (a near record amount for that time period), and its executives avoided acknowledging any wrong doing.
IRBT's CFO was not named in the shareholder litigation complaint, nor should it be implied or assumed she facilitated any wrong-doing
IRBT appears to agree that it needs help in its auditing function, and currently is hiring a senior auditor according to its website
Analyst Misperceptions and Valuation
IRBT is dramatically ramping up its investor marketing campaign
IRBT has presented to investors 5 times year-to-date vs. 2 presentations this time last year
IRBT presented at 10 conferences total in 2013, 4 in 2012 and 2 in 2011
Analysts have responded with favorable recommendations for the stock; IRBT's average price target is $44/share or +35% higher than its current price
IRBT is Playing Games With its Positioning to Incorrectly Achieve a Significantly Higher Valuation
The market has struggled to compare IRBT to other public companies, because of its focus on robotics (no other pure play robotics company trades here)
In its proxy statement (filed April 9th, 2014) IRBT defined a peer set for compensation benchmarking purposes with an average enterprise value ~$1 billion and 2.0x EV/revenues valuation multiple
A month later, at its May Analyst Day , IRBT dramatically changed its peer set to include a vastly different set with an average enterprise value of $5bn and a 4.0x EV/revenue valuation multiple
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Sell Side Analysts Have Fallen For the Story
Leader in Home Care Robotics; Growing Int'l Revenue Opportunity
Formidable IP Portfolio
Telepresence represents a large/growing market
Solid management, attractive financial model and valuation
Spruce Point's Variant View
Powerful headwinds created in the housing market may be constraining vacuum demand
Robots in the home vacuum market becoming an increasingly competitive space
Growth markets are at high risk of not achieving desired results
IRBT transitioning more to a consumer product marketing company and less a high tech company
Hidden patent value and IRBT as a takeover target are pure speculation
IRBT should be valued/viewed like a slowing consumer products company
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Valuation Considerations
IRBT currently valued on 2015E P/E, EV/EBITDA, EV/sales: 23x, 9.5x, 1.3x
Assumes lofty sales and earnings targets are achieved
On 2015E P/E, EV/EBITDA, EV/sales, our suggested peer set is valued closer to 16x, 7x, and 0.7x
We don't think the IP portfolio holds 'substantial hidden value' as the bulls would suggest. However, as a crude rule of thumb, patents are typically valued at 5-10% of an addressable market opportunity
A majority of IRBT's patents are related to vacuuming, while its defense products and contracts are being phased out
IRBT says the global vacuum market is worth $7 billion
15% is penetrated by robots = $7bn x 15% = $1 billion
5-10% of $1 billion = $50 - $100 million
31.1m fully diluted shares outstanding
Stretch case patent portfolio value per share = $1.60 - $3.20
Our price target is $20-$25/share (including patent value)
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IRBT is quick to compare itself to the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ), Garmin ( GRMN ), Trimble ( TRMB ), Synaptics ( SYNA ), and Dolby Systems (DLB) - (companies with enterprise values 5x its own and valuations of 4x sales) - in hopes of justifying its share price expansion. Signs of a Robotics Bubble Similar to the social media stock (Facebook (FB), Twitter ( TWTR ), LinkedIn (LNKD)) and 3D printing bubbles (DDD, Stratasys (SSYS), ExOne (XONE)), there is also a current bubble in robotics stocks. Further, we believe IRBT should be viewed as a narrowly focused consumer product company such as SodaStream (SODA), LeapFrog (LF), Skullcandy (SKUL), NetGear (NTGR) and Select Comfort (SCSS), and that our governance and accounting concerns are not discounted into the current share price.
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IRBT is quick to compare itself to the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ), Garmin ( GRMN ), Trimble ( TRMB ), Synaptics ( SYNA ), and Dolby Systems (DLB) - (companies with enterprise values 5x its own and valuations of 4x sales) - in hopes of justifying its share price expansion. Signs of a Robotics Bubble Similar to the social media stock (Facebook (FB), Twitter ( TWTR ), LinkedIn (LNKD)) and 3D printing bubbles (DDD, Stratasys (SSYS), ExOne (XONE)), there is also a current bubble in robotics stocks. Debunking the Fundamental Bull Case Propagated By Sell-Side Analysts and Investors The company, bullish investors and sell-side analysts believe the following to support the bull case: IRBT will grow revenues 15 - 17% in the home robotics category Its international addressable markets are huge and growing Its patent portfolio has substantial value and makes it a potential takeover target, and Its management and financial performance is best in class Spruce Point believes the following: 1.
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IRBT is quick to compare itself to the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ), Garmin ( GRMN ), Trimble ( TRMB ), Synaptics ( SYNA ), and Dolby Systems (DLB) - (companies with enterprise values 5x its own and valuations of 4x sales) - in hopes of justifying its share price expansion. Signs of a Robotics Bubble Similar to the social media stock (Facebook (FB), Twitter ( TWTR ), LinkedIn (LNKD)) and 3D printing bubbles (DDD, Stratasys (SSYS), ExOne (XONE)), there is also a current bubble in robotics stocks. Our review of more recent news publications from IMS point to forecasts that have been cut due to " poor implementation, low reimbursement levels, and lack of physician support " as barriers that have held back telehealth adoption rates (click to enlarge) IRBT appears to be also diverting investor attention from its struggles by focusing on its "Formidable Patent Portfolio" Patent investment plays have been in favor recently in selected technology industries and in some cases companies have been highly prized for their patent portfolios (Motorola) However, Spruce Point believes this has not yet proven to be the case in the robotics sector, and cannot find any precedent examples of large robotic patent portfolios being acquired for substantial sums Furthermore, we believe there are numerous weaknesses in IRBT's argument that its investors should value its stock higher for its patents IRBT appears to lack basic control of how many patents it owns.
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IRBT is quick to compare itself to the likes of 3D Systems ( DDD ), Garmin ( GRMN ), Trimble ( TRMB ), Synaptics ( SYNA ), and Dolby Systems (DLB) - (companies with enterprise values 5x its own and valuations of 4x sales) - in hopes of justifying its share price expansion. Signs of a Robotics Bubble Similar to the social media stock (Facebook (FB), Twitter ( TWTR ), LinkedIn (LNKD)) and 3D printing bubbles (DDD, Stratasys (SSYS), ExOne (XONE)), there is also a current bubble in robotics stocks. In reality, we believe IRBT is a struggling consumer product company whose dominance in the home vacuum market is now in question, from powerful macro housing changes, and the proliferation of cheaper competitive products.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD): New Analyst Report from Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Equity Research Report
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Summary:
3D Systems reported robust third-quarter results thanks to increased adaptability of 3D printed solutions. However, earnings were affected by the manufacturing limitations faced by the company's metal printer division. Nevertheless, over the long term, the company is likely to reap the benefits of its product launches and global expansion. Also, the recent acquisition of Robtec bodes well for the company s growth. However, increased R&D costs along with the severely competitive nature of the industry remain matters of concern. Hence, we have maintained our Neutral recommendation on 3D Systems.
Overview:
Headquartered in Rock Hill, SC, 3D Systems Corp. 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.
The company's primary print engines comprise stereolithography, selective laser sintering, multi-jet modeling, film transfer imaging, selective laser melting and plastic jet printers, as well as ZPrinters. Its 3D printers convert data input from computer aided design (CAD) software or 3D scanning and sculpting devices to produce physical objects from engineered plastic, metal and composite print materials.
3D Systems primarily caters to a broad range of industries including manufacturers of automotive, aerospace, computer, electronic, defense, education, consumer, energy and healthcare products, as well as original equipment manufacturers, government agencies, universities, independent service bureaus and individual consumers.
3D Systems pursues a growth strategy that essentially focuses on five strategic initiatives:
Expand Quickparts Services: As a supplement to its 3D printer solutions, the company maintains a global network of parts printing service locations branded as Quickparts, which are designed to provide customers a single source for all their design-to-manufacturing needs. 3D Systems believes growing and expanding its Quickparts services, through organic growth and acquisitions, will enable it to customers to the newest 3D additive production technologies, thereby building its brand and customer loyalty.
Accelerate 3D Printer Penetration: 3D Systems intends accelerating its 3D printer penetration through channel expansion, new products and enhanced 3D printing materials, so as to generate higher revenue from recurring sales of print materials and services. Therefore, the company has developed an extensive portfolio of 3D printers and continuously expands its reseller channel for printers and trains resellers to perform installation and services for those printers. In 2013, revenue from the sale of printers was $207.1 million or 40.3% of the company's total revenue.
Boost Healthcare Solutions Revenue: By leveraging the company's core competencies in healthcare solutions applications and expanding into new applications, 3D Systems intends to generate higher revenue within this highly potential marketplace. Healthcare solutions revenue includes the related sales of printers, print materials and services for hearing aid, dental, medical device and other health-related applications. In 2013, healthcare revenue was $71.7 million, or 14.0% of the company's total revenue.
Build 3D Consumer and Retail Products and Services: 3D Systems wants to make its consumer printers more affordable for increased adoption. 3D Systems intends to build this capability through a combination of internal developments and acquisitions. In 2013, consumer solutions revenue was $34.8 million, or 6.8% of total revenue.
Reimagine the Engineer's Desktop. 3D Systems intends providing an integrated 3D authoring solutions platform, including software, perceptual devices and tools to combine, capture, mesh, surface, model and measure, so as to be able to continue to expand the applications and utilization of 3D printing. This process is expected to aid seamless integration throughout the design and manufacturing processes. In 2013, software revenue was $20.6 million, or 4.0% of total revenue.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD): Read the Full Research Report Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Its 3D printers convert data input from computer aided design (CAD) software or 3D scanning and sculpting devices to produce physical objects from engineered plastic, metal and composite print materials.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD): Read the Full Research Report Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems pursues a growth strategy that essentially focuses on five strategic initiatives: Expand Quickparts Services: As a supplement to its 3D printer solutions, the company maintains a global network of parts printing service locations branded as Quickparts, which are designed to provide customers a single source for all their design-to-manufacturing needs.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD): Read the Full Research Report Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems pursues a growth strategy that essentially focuses on five strategic initiatives: Expand Quickparts Services: As a supplement to its 3D printer solutions, the company maintains a global network of parts printing service locations branded as Quickparts, which are designed to provide customers a single source for all their design-to-manufacturing needs.
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD): Read the Full Research Report Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Boost Healthcare Solutions Revenue: By leveraging the company's core competencies in healthcare solutions applications and expanding into new applications, 3D Systems intends to generate higher revenue within this highly potential marketplace.
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3D Printing Maker ExOne Posts Dismal Earnings; Shares Tank - Analyst Blog
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Shares of The ExOne Company ( XONE ) plunged 17.3% after it reported poor first-quarter 2014 results on May 14. The company reported a loss of 38 cents a share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 14 cents per share. ExOne had reported a loss of 20 cents a share in the prior-year quarter.
Loss during the quarter was primarily due to the prevailing sluggishness in the industry coupled with the negative impact from the longer sales cycle and the volatile nature of the machine business.
Quarterly Details
ExOne reported quarterly revenues of $7.3 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 8.2%. Revenues also fell significantly short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10 million. Decline in the top line was primarily due to weak performance of the company's 3D Printing Machines & Micromachinery business.
For the reported quarter, product-wise, sales in the 3D Printing Machines & Micromachinery category plummeted 42.9% to $2.4 million while 3D Printed Products, Materials and Other Services revenues grew 32.4% to $4.9 million.
Margins
For the first quarter, gross margin declined to 22.2% compared with 35.8% in the prior-year quarter. The decline in gross margin was due to additional costs related to the company's ExCast strategy. This apart, increased costs and lower volumes proved to be drag on the company's financials.
During the quarter, ExOne's selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 46% year over year to $5.2 million while research and development (R&D) expenditure surged 115% to $1.8 million. In the first quarter, the company's expenditure on strategic acquisitions stood at $0.2 million. In the quarter, the company reported operating loss of $5.4 million compared with an operating loss of $1.6 million in the comparable prior year quarter. As such, the operating margin for the quarter came in at -74.5% versus -20.0% in the first quarter of 2013.
Cash and Balance Sheet
The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $77.6 million compared with $98.4 million as on Dec 31, 2013. Net cash flow from operating activities was a negative $6.3 million, wider than the negative flow of $3.0 million in the prior-year quarter. Capital expenditures for the quarter amounted to $5.1 million.
Outlook
Along with its earnings release, the company updated the revenue guidance for fiscal 2014. Management expects revenues in fiscal 2014 to be in the range of $55 million to $60 million, reflecting year-over-year growth in the range of 40%-50%.
The company anticipates gross margin to be in the band of 40% to 43%, which excludes the expected one-time costs of $1.5 million to $2.5 million, owing to the expansion of facilities.
ExOne expects SG&A expenses to increase to a range of $19 million to $21 million, whereas R&D expenses are projected to increase in a range of $6 million to $7 million.
The company is also investing in capacity expansion and ERP implementation across the globe that is likely to result in capital expenditures between $31 million- to-$34 million in 2014.
Management also believes that despite short-term headwinds due to increased expenses, the company is favorably positioned to reap immense benefits from the R&D investments going forward. The company is optimistic about the performance of its binder jetting technology, especially the novel use of the nickel-based Inconel alloy 625, a 99% dense metal in the technology.
Looking Ahead
The 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term opportunity as a significant number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs are opting for 3D solutions for their primary designing and product modeling. As such, several players like Hewlett-Packard Company ( HPQ ) are venturing into the market. Hewlett-Packard is expected to unveil its commercial 3D printers as early as June this year.
However, the industry has been facing some tough times since the beginning of this year due to the prevailing sluggishness and increasing costs.
Zacks Rank
ExOne currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Performance of Other Stocks in the Same Sector
3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ), the bellwether in 3D printing industry, reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents.
Stratasys Ltd . ( SSYS ), another leading player in the 3D printing market reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of 30 cents, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents. However, adjusted earnings increased 3.0% on a year-over-year basis.
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Performance of Other Stocks in the Same Sector 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ), the bellwether in 3D printing industry, reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Loss during the quarter was primarily due to the prevailing sluggishness in the industry coupled with the negative impact from the longer sales cycle and the volatile nature of the machine business.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Performance of Other Stocks in the Same Sector 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ), the bellwether in 3D printing industry, reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. In the quarter, the company reported operating loss of $5.4 million compared with an operating loss of $1.6 million in the comparable prior year quarter.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Performance of Other Stocks in the Same Sector 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ), the bellwether in 3D printing industry, reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. In the quarter, the company reported operating loss of $5.4 million compared with an operating loss of $1.6 million in the comparable prior year quarter.
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Performance of Other Stocks in the Same Sector 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ), the bellwether in 3D printing industry, reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report EXONE CO/THE (XONE): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quarterly Details ExOne reported quarterly revenues of $7.3 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 8.2%.
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3D Printing: I Still Love The Industry, But Now I Like The Stocks Too
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When I last wrote a piece on 3D printing stocks, in November of last year, they were all the rage and being hailed as the next big thing. My point at the time was that, while the technology concerned was potentially truly disruptive, the stocks of the two major players, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS) were wildly overpriced. Well, I hate to say “I told you so,” but I told you so.
As momentum stocks have corrected over the last couple of months, both 3D Systems and Stratasys have been hit hard, though, and for those looking to invest in an exciting technology, now may be the time.
It is, and always has been, my contention that markets are prone to overreact; both on the way up and on the way down, and that tendency can translate to great opportunities for investors who can stand the risk of contrarian trades. So, now that the froth has been blown off and we are back to the levels from which the crazy ride up began, the obvious question is “Is this now an overreaction to the downside?”
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The most basic measure of value, forward P/E, would indicate that neither stock is close to oversold at this point. DDD is trading at just over 40x next year’s consensus earnings, while SSYS’s valuation represents around 30x analysts’ estimates. When compared to an average forward P/E of under 16 for the S&P 500 this is hardly cheap. When compared to other growth stocks with the potential to disrupt, however, the picture changes a little. Tesla (TSLA), for example, has also been hit hard, but is still trading at a forward P/E around 60.
Dig a little deeper, and the ratio of P/E to growth, the PEG ratio, suggests that, for stocks with the potential for rapid growth increases, both DDD and SSYS are reasonably priced, with PEGs of 2.57 and 1.65 respectively. Again, I know this is not in oversold territory, but, once again, a comparison to TSLA, with a PEG ratio of 3.91, is more applicable than to an average or “normal” level.
Valuations, then, look to be fair, but of course, all of this is based on estimates for the future, so the numbers can only take us so far. What is needed to truly assess the value of DDD and SSYS is what Wall Street calls some “qualitative analysis” and the rest of us call common sense guesswork.
Even as I was being bearish back in November, I did point to one positive about both of these stocks. Buying into them was not a question of taking a gamble on a new technology that one day, somehow would make money for somebody. These are real companies with real revenues and profits. They just happen to be in an industry with enormous potential. That potential can be measured by the interest of big players. In November, I pointed out that Hewlett Packard (HPQ) and Microsoft (MSFT) were interested, now, this morning, rumors abound that Google (GOOG) and Apple (AAPL) are getting involved.
To be honest, this can be seen either way. Obviously, all of the above have enormous resources to throw at the industry and would be dangerous competition for both DDD and SSYS, but their presence indicates that the market really is expanding rapidly. It also prompts the question as to how long it will be before either DDD, SSYS or both are rumored to be buyout targets for one of the big boys. Now that is guesswork in its most blatant form, but, no matter how remote, that possibility alone makes an investment at these levels a tempting proposition.
Buying DDD and SSYS, however, would be more than a bet on the product of a fevered imagination. It would be an investment in two companies who have a solid record of revenue and profit growth in a rapidly growing industry; so rapidly growing, in fact, that even the biggest players in tech are showing an interest in coming late to the game. Neither stock is cheap at these levels, but nor are they anything like as expensive as they were just a few short months ago. This return to the levels from which they launched upward at the end of last year is likely to provide some support, so the downside is likely to be somewhat controlled.
All in all, the risk/reward ratio has shifted. At an area of natural support and with manageable fundamental metrics, both DDD and SSYS look like reasonable buys. There is always the chance that 3D printing will be the next internet, and fundamentally change the way the world does business. There is also the chance that either or both will be swallowed up by Google or Apple as part of either company’s plan for world domination. Neither of these things looks likely right now, but the possibilities are intriguing.
I still believe in the future of 3D printing. What has changed is that now I feel I can put my money where my mouth is.
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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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My point at the time was that, while the technology concerned was potentially truly disruptive, the stocks of the two major players, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS) were wildly overpriced. DDD is trading at just over 40x next year’s consensus earnings, while SSYS’s valuation represents around 30x analysts’ estimates. Dig a little deeper, and the ratio of P/E to growth, the PEG ratio, suggests that, for stocks with the potential for rapid growth increases, both DDD and SSYS are reasonably priced, with PEGs of 2.57 and 1.65 respectively.
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My point at the time was that, while the technology concerned was potentially truly disruptive, the stocks of the two major players, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS) were wildly overpriced. Dig a little deeper, and the ratio of P/E to growth, the PEG ratio, suggests that, for stocks with the potential for rapid growth increases, both DDD and SSYS are reasonably priced, with PEGs of 2.57 and 1.65 respectively. DDD is trading at just over 40x next year’s consensus earnings, while SSYS’s valuation represents around 30x analysts’ estimates.
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My point at the time was that, while the technology concerned was potentially truly disruptive, the stocks of the two major players, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS) were wildly overpriced. Dig a little deeper, and the ratio of P/E to growth, the PEG ratio, suggests that, for stocks with the potential for rapid growth increases, both DDD and SSYS are reasonably priced, with PEGs of 2.57 and 1.65 respectively. DDD is trading at just over 40x next year’s consensus earnings, while SSYS’s valuation represents around 30x analysts’ estimates.
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My point at the time was that, while the technology concerned was potentially truly disruptive, the stocks of the two major players, 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS) were wildly overpriced. DDD is trading at just over 40x next year’s consensus earnings, while SSYS’s valuation represents around 30x analysts’ estimates. Dig a little deeper, and the ratio of P/E to growth, the PEG ratio, suggests that, for stocks with the potential for rapid growth increases, both DDD and SSYS are reasonably priced, with PEGs of 2.57 and 1.65 respectively.
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2014-05-13 00:00:00 UTC
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3D Systems Partners with ScanSource - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corp . ( DDD ) announced a partnership with ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) to support the latter's new technologies team which is primarily focused on the sale and support of 3D printing solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Per the deal, 3D Systems will be the key vendor partner.
Given the rapid adoption of 3D printing technology across various industries, technology and solutions is witnessing high demand from broad end users. Also, the reseller channel is developing rapidly which encourages ScanSource to prepare itself for delivering value-added distribution in the 3D printing technology arena.
ScanSource is leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products across North America, Latin America and Europe. Its primary offerings include point-of-sale (POS) and barcode, communications and physical security solutions. The company enables its reseller customers to choose, configure, and deliver the industry's best products across almost every vertical market.
The deal is a strategic move by 3D Systems to expand geographic reach and drive market penetration. The company has been undertaking strategic acquisitions and partnerships to diversify its offerings and expand its operating markets. In the last five months, 3D Systems has collaborated with Hasbro ( HAS ), The Hershey Co . ( HSY ) and Staples Inc . ( SPLS ) in its approach to introduce its 3D printing capabilities to various industries.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions. Its comprehensive range of 3D printers are the industry's benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in the aerospace and automotive sectors, patient-specific medical devices and a variety of consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
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( DDD ) announced a partnership with ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) to support the latter's new technologies team which is primarily focused on the sale and support of 3D printing solutions. Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Also, the reseller channel is developing rapidly which encourages ScanSource to prepare itself for delivering value-added distribution in the 3D printing technology arena.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( DDD ) announced a partnership with ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) to support the latter's new technologies team which is primarily focused on the sale and support of 3D printing solutions. 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 HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( DDD ) announced a partnership with ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) to support the latter's new technologies team which is primarily focused on the sale and support of 3D printing solutions. Given the rapid adoption of 3D printing technology across various industries, technology and solutions is witnessing high demand from broad end users.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( DDD ) announced a partnership with ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) to support the latter's new technologies team which is primarily focused on the sale and support of 3D printing solutions. 3D Systems Corp .
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Stratasys' Q1 Earnings Miss Ests, Revs Beat - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) reported first-quarter adjusted earnings (including stock-based compensation but excluding amortization expenses, merger expenses performance bonus and other one-time items and calculated on a proportionate tax basis) of 30 cents, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents. Nonetheless, adjusted earnings increased 3.0% on a year-over-year basis.
Quarter Details
Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues increased 53.9% from the year-ago quarter to $151.2 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $144 million. MakerBot's revenues were $20.6 million for the quarter. The company witnessed improvement in the revenues of both Products and Services segments, which resulted from robust demand for Stratasys' higher-margin products and services.
In the reported quarter, Product revenues on a non-GAAP basis grew 56.3% from the year-ago quarter to $129.5 million on higher systems sales and demand for consumables. Apart from this, non-GAAP Services revenues increased 40.9% from the year-ago quarter to $21.7 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 8,802 units of 3D printers and other additive manufacturing systems compared to 1,168 units sold in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to the higher demand for MakerBot products and increased sales of PolyJet system.
Stratasys' adjusted gross margins (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses and including share-based compensation) increased 213 basis points (bps) primarily due to higher revenue base and favorable business mix.
The company's adjusted operating expenses increased 79.1% year over year to $76 million. Moreover, as a percentage of revenue, operating expenses expanded 707 bps year over year. The increase was primarily due to the MakerBot acquisition and investments in sales, marketing and research related to product innovations.
This increase in operating expenses impacted operating margins, which contracted 493 bps. The company reported adjusted net income (excluding one-time items but including non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and its related tax impact) of $15.1 million or 30 cents compared to $11.7 million or 29 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $407.2 million compared to $414.1 million in the previous quarter. Inventories for the quarter stood at $99.8 million compared to $88.4 million reported in the previous quarter. The company does not have any long-term debt.
Guidance
The company reiterated its fiscal 2014 guidance. For fiscal 2014, the company expects its revenues to range between $660 million and $680 million while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $674 million. Non-GAAP earnings are anticipated in the range of $2.15 to $2.25 per share, higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.79.
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 2014. Also, the company expects to incur capital expenditures in the range of $50 to $70 million on increasing its manufacturing capacity to cater to the increasing demand for 3D solutions and printers.
Conclusion
Stratasys reported mixed first-quarter results wherein the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the bottom line lagged the same. Nonetheless, year over year comparisons were favorable.
Despite the fact that a significant rise in the operating expenses had impacted margins, yet these investments are expected to benefit the company in the long run. The company has resorted to strategic acquisitions to enrich its offerings. It is also worth noting that the company reiterated its fiscal 2014 outlook as well.
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 to generate incremental sales over the long term.
Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ).
Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Investors may also consider Rambus Inc. ( RMBS ), which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report RAMBUS INC (RMBS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys' adjusted gross margins (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses and including share-based compensation) increased 213 basis points (bps) primarily due to higher revenue base and favorable business mix.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report RAMBUS INC (RMBS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Stratasys' adjusted gross margins (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses and including share-based compensation) increased 213 basis points (bps) primarily due to higher revenue base and favorable business mix.
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Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report RAMBUS INC (RMBS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Quarter Details Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues increased 53.9% from the year-ago quarter to $151.2 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $144 million.
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ). Click to get this free report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report RAMBUS INC (RMBS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quarter Details Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues increased 53.9% from the year-ago quarter to $151.2 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $144 million.
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3D Systems Beats on Q1 Earnings, Revs - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. However, the company's adjusted income declined 28.6% year over year.
On a GAAP basis, 3D Systems reported net-income of $4.9 million compared with $5.9 million in the prior-year quarter. The company's GAAP earnings came in at 5 cents per share, down 16.7% from 6 cents in the prior-year quarter. The year-over-year decline in earnings per share was due to a significant increase in the number of weighted average shares in this year.
Quarterly Details
The company reported quarterly revenues of $147.8 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of about 45%. Revenues also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $146 million. The revenue increase was primarily attributable to an increased demand across all its categories, which translated into organic growth of 28%.
Growth was driven by 76% rise in the demand for design and manufacturing printers. Moreover, the continuing placement of advanced 3D printers drove up the growth rate of materials to 41% in the quarter.
For the reported quarter, product-wise, revenues are as follows. Sales in the 3D printers and other products category grew 53% to $60.8 million while print materials revenues grew 41% to $40.4 million. Further, service revenues increased 38% to $46.6 million, while healthcare and consumer solutions recorded growth of 53% and 150% respectively.
At the end of the quarter, 3D Systems had backlog levels of $28.8 million that included the recent printer orders worth $17.9 million. The increased demand for the company's Direct Metal 3D printers pushed up the backlog levels.
Gross margin declined 130 basis points (bps) to 51.1% year over year. The operating margin also contracted to 6.4% from 17.2% in the prior-year quarter. The decline in operating margin was due 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 year with cash and cash equivalents of $306.7 million compared with $306.3 million in the past year. Net cash flow from operating activities fell to $0.3 million from $6.4 million in the prior-year quarter.
Outlook
Along with its earnings release, the company reiterated the guidance for fiscal 2014. Management expects revenues in fiscal 2014 to be in the range of $680 million to $720 million. GAAP earnings per share are projected in the range of 44-56 cents and non-GAAP earnings per share in the band of 73-85 cents.
Further, management is optimistic about garnering higher revenues and earnings in the latter half of 2014, as then its new products and services are likely to be at the peak of their cycles.
Management also believes that despite short-run headwinds due to increased expenses, the company is favorably positioned to reap immense benefits from the R&D investments by the end of 2015.
Currently, 3D Systems has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). However, some better-ranked stocks in the computer and peripheral sector that look promising include Logitech International ( LOGI ), Hewlett Packard ( HPQ ) and Dassault Systemes SA ( DASTY ). While Logitechsports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Hewlett Packard and Dassault Systemes both have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. DASSAULT SY-ADR (DASTY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The decline in operating margin was due to a significant increase in research and development (R&D) expenditures as well as selling, general and administrative expenses.
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. DASSAULT SY-ADR (DASTY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, some better-ranked stocks in the computer and peripheral sector that look promising include Logitech International ( LOGI ), Hewlett Packard ( HPQ ) and Dassault Systemes SA ( DASTY ).
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DASSAULT SY-ADR (DASTY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. Quarterly Details The company reported quarterly revenues of $147.8 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of about 45%.
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3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) reported first-quarter 2014 non-GAAP earnings of 15 cents a share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. DASSAULT SY-ADR (DASTY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. On a GAAP basis, 3D Systems reported net-income of $4.9 million compared with $5.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
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Tuesday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers
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In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Agria ( GRO ), off about 4.4% and shares of Cresud Sacip ( CRESY ) off about 1.1% on the day.
Also lagging the market Tuesday are computers shares, down on the day by about 0.9% as a group, led down by Meru Networks ( MERU ), trading lower by about 13.1% and 3D Systems ( DDD ), trading lower by about 9.1%.
VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers
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Also lagging the market Tuesday are computers shares, down on the day by about 0.9% as a group, led down by Meru Networks ( MERU ), trading lower by about 13.1% and 3D Systems ( DDD ), trading lower by about 9.1%. In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1%. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers 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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Also lagging the market Tuesday are computers shares, down on the day by about 0.9% as a group, led down by Meru Networks ( MERU ), trading lower by about 13.1% and 3D Systems ( DDD ), trading lower by about 9.1%. In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1%. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers 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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Also lagging the market Tuesday are computers shares, down on the day by about 0.9% as a group, led down by Meru Networks ( MERU ), trading lower by about 13.1% and 3D Systems ( DDD ), trading lower by about 9.1%. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Computers 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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Also lagging the market Tuesday are computers shares, down on the day by about 0.9% as a group, led down by Meru Networks ( MERU ), trading lower by about 13.1% and 3D Systems ( DDD ), trading lower by about 9.1%. In trading on Tuesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Agria ( GRO ), off about 4.4% and shares of Cresud Sacip ( CRESY ) off about 1.1% on the day.
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Can 3D Systems (DDD) Surprise This Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is set to report first-quarter 2014 results on Apr 29. Last quarter, it posted a negative surprise of 27.27%. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Growth Factors in the Past Quarter
3D Systems, the bellwether in 3D printing industry, had been on a downhill since the beginning of this year, owing to the prevalent sluggishness in the industry. Moreover, high research and development (R&D) expenditures, along with increasing sales and marketing expenses, are likely to affect business negatively, in this quarter as well.
3D printing is a relatively new concept, which will likely take time to become popular. Furthermore, the industry is highly dependent on patented technologies, which play an important role in determining a company's performance. 3D Systems is also likely to face tough competition as some of its primary patents are about to expire in 2014. As such, the company is focused on investing in R&D for sustainable long-term growth.
On the other hand, the 3D printing market also presents a favorable long-term opportunity as a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs are opting for 3D solutions for their primary designing and product modeling.
In the first quarter, the 3D Systems acquired a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices, Medical Modeling, to broaden its presence in the medical sector. The application of 3D printing in the medical industry is one of the most promising concepts, as complex medical and surgical aids as well as replacement parts can be created using this novel technology and that too, with high precision level.
The company also partnered with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ) to provide 3D services in two Staples stores in New York and Los Angeles. Following this partnership, the company announced that it intends to acquire a Latin American 3D printing and additive manufacturing company, Robtec, which is expected to be accretive to 3D Systems' earnings immediately after the deal closes.
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, going forward.
Only time will tell whether such investments will indeed bear fruit for 3D Systems.
Earnings Whispers?
Our proven model does not conclusively show that 3D Systems is likely to beat earnings this quarter. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of #1, 2 or 3 for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Negative Zacks ESP: That is because the Most Accurate Estimate stands at $0.11 while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is higher at $0.12. That is a difference of -8.33%.
Zacks Rank #4 (Sell): 3D Systems' Zacks Rank reduces the predictive power of ESP because the Zacks Rank #4, when combined with a negative ESP, makes surprise prediction difficult.
We caution against stocks with Zacks #4 and 5 Ranks (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is witnessing negative estimate revisions momentum.
Other Stocks to Consider
Here are some other companies you may want to consider as our model shows they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
ON Semiconductor Corp. ( ONNN ), with Earnings ESP of +6.67% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. ( OWW ), with Earnings ESP of +100.00% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is set to report first-quarter 2014 results on Apr 29. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ON SEMICON CORP (ONNN): Free Stock Analysis Report ORBITZ WORLDWID (OWW): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, high research and development (R&D) expenditures, along with increasing sales and marketing expenses, are likely to affect business negatively, in this quarter as well.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ON SEMICON CORP (ONNN): Free Stock Analysis Report ORBITZ WORLDWID (OWW): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is set to report first-quarter 2014 results on Apr 29. Zacks Rank #4 (Sell): 3D Systems' Zacks Rank reduces the predictive power of ESP because the Zacks Rank #4, when combined with a negative ESP, makes surprise prediction difficult.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ON SEMICON CORP (ONNN): Free Stock Analysis Report ORBITZ WORLDWID (OWW): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is set to report first-quarter 2014 results on Apr 29. Zacks Rank #4 (Sell): 3D Systems' Zacks Rank reduces the predictive power of ESP because the Zacks Rank #4, when combined with a negative ESP, makes surprise prediction difficult.
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3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is set to report first-quarter 2014 results on Apr 29. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report ON SEMICON CORP (ONNN): Free Stock Analysis Report ORBITZ WORLDWID (OWW): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The application of 3D printing in the medical industry is one of the most promising concepts, as complex medical and surgical aids as well as replacement parts can be created using this novel technology and that too, with high precision level.
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June 6th Options Now Available For 3D Systems (DDD)
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 6th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 6th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $50.00 strike price has a current bid of $3.60. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $50.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $46.40 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $50.62/share today.
Because the $50.00 strike represents an approximate 1% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 57%. 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 7.20% return on the cash commitment, or 61.12% 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 $50.00 strike is located relative to that history:
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 6th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 6th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $50.62/share today.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 6th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 6th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $50.62/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 6th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 6th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $50.62/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new June 6th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $50.62/share today. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the June 6th expiration.
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3D Systems to Buy Robtec - Analyst Blog
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After the announcement of its strategic partnership with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), on Monday (Apr 14), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) yesterday announced that it intends to acquire a Latin American 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to close within the next three months and is anticipated to be immediately accretive to 3D Systems' earnings.
The deal is a planned move by 3D Systems to strengthen its local additive manufacturing service bureau capabilities alongside gaining a firm foothold in Latin America by creating a key sales and service platform to drive accelerated adoption of the company's entire design-to-manufacturing solutions. Besides proving product synergies, the acquisition of Robtec also 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 since the past two decades and has leading industrial companies as its clients. Robtec has 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 comes 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.
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 big and small players.
Moreover, synergies from recent acquisitions and collaborations with Hasbro (HAS) and The Hershey Co . ( HSY ) are added positives for the company.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions. Its comprehensive range of 3D printers are the industry's benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in the aerospace and automotive sectors, patient-specific medical devices and a variety of consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
Currently 3D Systems carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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After the announcement of its strategic partnership with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), on Monday (Apr 14), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) yesterday announced that it intends to acquire a Latin American 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Besides proving product synergies, the acquisition of Robtec also 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.
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After the announcement of its strategic partnership with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), on Monday (Apr 14), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) yesterday announced that it intends to acquire a Latin American 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Besides proving product synergies, the acquisition of Robtec also 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.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After the announcement of its strategic partnership with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), on Monday (Apr 14), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) yesterday announced that it intends to acquire a Latin American 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. The deal is a planned move by 3D Systems to strengthen its local additive manufacturing service bureau capabilities alongside gaining a firm foothold in Latin America by creating a key sales and service platform to drive accelerated adoption of the company's entire design-to-manufacturing solutions.
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After the announcement of its strategic partnership with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), on Monday (Apr 14), 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) yesterday announced that it intends to acquire a Latin American 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Robtec, for an undisclosed sum. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company has been operating since the past two decades and has leading industrial companies as its clients.
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3D Systems Partners with Staples - Analyst Blog
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After chocolates and toys, 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) recently on Apr 14, 2014 partnered with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), an office products superstore, to provide 3D services in two Staples stores in New York and Los Angeles. The initial offering of the 3D printing in these stores will more in the form of a test run to understand the need of customers for a local 3D printing service. Following the news, the share price surged 2.3%
The test run of 3D printing will allow customers and small business set ups to create personalized products using the 3D printing hardware. This apart, consumers can also bring in their own ready-to print 3D files to get them printed in these centers. These new 3D printing experience centers will allow consumers in general to learn more about 3D printing through display areas where they can not only use design software but also see 3D printers in action.
Both the proposed stores where the 3D printer centers are expected to be established will feature a 3DMe(R) Photobooth to capture customers' facial images to create personalized 3D products such as figurines. Not only this, consumers can also print personalized smart phone cases. To enable consumers to have this thrilling 3D printing experience, 3D Systems will deploy an expert from the company along with a trained Copy & Print associate from Staples. These personalized 3D products will then be directly delivered at the consumer's office or home.
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced, on-demand custom parts for professionals and consumers alike, in materials including plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles. Its comprehensive range of 3D printers are the industry's benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in the aerospace and automotive sectors, patient-specific medical devices and a variety of consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
3D Systems' approach to expand its business through its strategic growth initiative has been quite impressive. The company has been in the process of entering into partnerships with leading companies, such as Hershey's ( HSY ), Hasbro ( HAS ), Intel Corp. ( INTC ) and Sindoh to extend its 3D printing capabilities to various industries. This apart, 3D Systems has been aggressively pursuing acquisitions since Aug 2013 to augment its capacity, competence and geographic reach.
3D Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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After chocolates and toys, 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) recently on Apr 14, 2014 partnered with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), an office products superstore, to provide 3D services in two Staples stores in New York and Los Angeles. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Both the proposed stores where the 3D printer centers are expected to be established will feature a 3DMe(R) Photobooth to capture customers' facial images to create personalized 3D products such as figurines.
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After chocolates and toys, 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) recently on Apr 14, 2014 partnered with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), an office products superstore, to provide 3D services in two Staples stores in New York and Los Angeles. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company has been in the process of entering into partnerships with leading companies, such as Hershey's ( HSY ), Hasbro ( HAS ), Intel Corp. ( INTC ) and Sindoh to extend its 3D printing capabilities to various industries.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After chocolates and toys, 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) recently on Apr 14, 2014 partnered with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), an office products superstore, to provide 3D services in two Staples stores in New York and Los Angeles. To enable consumers to have this thrilling 3D printing experience, 3D Systems will deploy an expert from the company along with a trained Copy & Print associate from Staples.
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After chocolates and toys, 3D Systems Inc. ( DDD ) recently on Apr 14, 2014 partnered with Staples Inc. ( SPLS ), an office products superstore, to provide 3D services in two Staples stores in New York and Los Angeles. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report INTEL CORP (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report STAPLES INC (SPLS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Following the news, the share price surged 2.3% The test run of 3D printing will allow customers and small business set ups to create personalized products using the 3D printing hardware.
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Stratasys on an Acquisition Spree (REVISED) - Analyst Blog
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3D printing solutions provider, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) is on an acquisition spree. Following the acquisition of two-privately held companies, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies, Stratasys has now signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire some assets of Interfacial Solutions, a production partner of Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) platform. The financial clauses of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2014.
Founded in 2003, Wisconsin-based Interfacial Solutions offers production and thermoplastics research & development (R&D) services to plastic industries. With the acquisition, Stratasys will strengthen its R&D capabilities and also enhance its overall production capacity. Moreover, since Interfacial Solutions is already a Stratasys partner with respect to thermoplastics development and manufacturing, the acquisition enables vertical integration in this respect. This should lead to better-quality products and reduce the time-to-market of future products.
We believe that the acquisition will also expand and enhance Stratasys' additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing Platform. Also, this acquisition will enable Stratasys to attract new clients and strengthen its overall market position.
It will also help Stratasys to cut out the middlemen, thereby reducing operating costs and boosting long-term growth prospects.
Stratasys has resorted to strategic acquisitions to diversify its offerings and expand its operating markets. The strong cash balance of $414.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 enabled the company to go for strategic acquisitions.
Nonetheless, in the near term, Stratasys' investments are expected to impact its operating results. Moreover, Stratasys expects second-half fiscal 2014 non-GAAP net income to be governed by the rate of adoption of its new products. Considering the evolving nature of the 3D printing market and high cost of operations, we believe much of the company's long-term profitability will depend on efficient cost management.
To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns.
Currently, Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Investors may consider a better-ranked stock like Juniper Networks, Inc. ( JNPR ), which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
(We have revised this article to correct a mistake. The previous version, published earlier, should not be relied upon.)
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To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Founded in 2003, Wisconsin-based Interfacial Solutions offers production and thermoplastics research & development (R&D) services to plastic industries.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. Founded in 2003, Wisconsin-based Interfacial Solutions offers production and thermoplastics research & development (R&D) services to plastic industries.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. Following the acquisition of two-privately held companies, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies, Stratasys has now signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire some assets of Interfacial Solutions, a production partner of Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) platform.
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To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, since Interfacial Solutions is already a Stratasys partner with respect to thermoplastics development and manufacturing, the acquisition enables vertical integration in this respect.
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3D printing solutions provider, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) is on an acquisition spree. Following the acquisition of two-privately held companies, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies, Stratasys has now signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire some assets of Interfacial Solutions, a production partner of Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) platform. The financial clauses of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2014.
Founded in 2003, Wisconsin-based Interfacial Solutions offers production and thermoplastics research & development (R&D) services to plastic industries. With the acquisition, Stratasys will strengthen its R&D capabilities and also enhance its overall production capacity. Moreover, since Interfacial Solutions is already a Stratasys partner with respect to thermoplastics development and manufacturing, the acquisition enables vertical integration in this respect. This should lead to better-quality products and reduce the time-to-market of future products.
We believe that the acquisition will also expand and enhance Stratasys' additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing Platform. Also, this acquisition will enable Stratasys to attract new clients and strengthen its overall market position.
It will also help Stratasys to cut out the middlemen, thereby reducing operating costs and boosting long-term growth prospects.
Stratasys has resorted to strategic acquisitions to diversify its offerings and expand its operating markets. The strong cash balance of $414.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 enabled the company to go for strategic acquisitions.
Nonetheless, in the near term, Stratasys' investments are expected to impact its operating results. Moreover, Stratasys expects second-half fiscal 2014 non-GAAP net income to be governed by the rate of adoption of its new products. Considering the evolving nature of the 3D printing market and high cost of operations, we believe much of the company's long-term profitability will depend on efficient cost management.
To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. However, the acquisition of MakerBot and Objet are expected to aid 3D systems business growth.
Currently, Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Investors may consider a better-ranked stock like Juniper Networks, Inc. ( JNPR ), which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Founded in 2003, Wisconsin-based Interfacial Solutions offers production and thermoplastics research & development (R&D) services to plastic industries.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. Founded in 2003, Wisconsin-based Interfacial Solutions offers production and thermoplastics research & development (R&D) services to plastic industries.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. Following the acquisition of two-privately held companies, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies, Stratasys has now signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire some assets of Interfacial Solutions, a production partner of Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) platform.
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To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain concerns. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, since Interfacial Solutions is already a Stratasys partner with respect to thermoplastics development and manufacturing, the acquisition enables vertical integration in this respect.
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3D Buys Medical Modeling - Analyst Blog
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-buys-medical-modeling-analyst-blog-2014-04-04
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3D Systems Corp . ( DDD ) acquired a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices, Medical Modeling, for an undisclosed amount. The company expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings. However, it failed to impress investors as the stock fell 2.97% during intra-day trading on Thursday, following the news.
The combination of 3D Systems and Medical Modeling is believed to create the largest 3D printing personalized surgery and medical device service and product capability. Post acquisition, 3D Systems intends to deliver the only integrated 3D modeling-to-printing capability available in direct metals and biocompatible plastics, that is approved by the FDA.
The acquisition is a strategic move by 3D Systems, as the Medical Modeling buy signifies the greater adoption of 3D technology not only in the field of industrial manufacturing but also in the MedTech industry. Most importantly, this Colorado-based company was the first to launch 3D printing-centric personalized surgery and patient-specific medical device solutions and its manufacturing processes are approved by FDA.
Moreover, Medical Modeling also brings on board Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP), which is a service-based approach to personalized surgery that combines expertise in medical imaging, surgical simulation and additive manufacturing.
This solution provides surgeons the access to a state-of-the-art toolbox for the most challenging head and neck surgical procedures. Further, VSP also provides with a comprehensive virtual surgical plan with custom-engineered instrumentation to guarantee surgical success. VSP is a patented and tested technology and is available to assit in surgeries ranging from trauma reconstruction of the facial skeleton to guidance of fibula-free grafts to more routine orthognathic surgeries.
Prior to this in Feb 2014, 3D printing solutions provider had printed a hybrid Exoskeleton robotic suit by partnering Ekso Bionics, a robotic exoskeleton company. The 3D printed Ekso-Suit - the first of its kind - was made for Amanda Boxtel, who was paralyzed from waist down after a skiing accident in 1992 in Aspen.
The greater adoption of 3D printing technology is also being supported by IDC's growth estimates for the worldwide 3D printer market. The research firm expects 3D printing revenues and units to grow at a CAGR of 29% and 59%, respectively, for the 2012-2017 period. Moreover, according to Taiwan Industrial Economics and Knowledge Research Center (IEK), the global 3D printer market will reach 100K units in 2014, and increase to approximately 6 million units by 2018.
These estimates are incrementally positive for 3D Systems as it is a leading provider of 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced, on-demand custom parts for professionals and consumers. The company's solutions currently work on materials like plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles. The company expects that its portfolio of new and innovative products will lead to more than 30% organic growth in the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings.
3D Systems currently hold a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Investors interested in the computer peripheral equipment can consider companies such as Alps Electric Co. Ltd. ( APELY ), Hewlett Packard ( HPQ ) and Accenture plc ( ACN ), all three carry a Zacks 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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( DDD ) acquired a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices, Medical Modeling, for an undisclosed amount. ACCENTURE PLC (ACN): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Post acquisition, 3D Systems intends to deliver the only integrated 3D modeling-to-printing capability available in direct metals and biocompatible plastics, that is approved by the FDA.
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( DDD ) acquired a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices, Medical Modeling, for an undisclosed amount. ACCENTURE PLC (ACN): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Most importantly, this Colorado-based company was the first to launch 3D printing-centric personalized surgery and patient-specific medical device solutions and its manufacturing processes are approved by FDA.
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ACCENTURE PLC (ACN): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( DDD ) acquired a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices, Medical Modeling, for an undisclosed amount. The combination of 3D Systems and Medical Modeling is believed to create the largest 3D printing personalized surgery and medical device service and product capability.
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( DDD ) acquired a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient-specific medical devices, Medical Modeling, for an undisclosed amount. ACCENTURE PLC (ACN): Free Stock Analysis Report ALPS ELECTRIC (APELY): Get Free Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings.
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DDD May 23rd Options Begin Trading
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 23rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 23rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $56.50 strike price has a current bid of $3.70. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $56.50, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $52.80 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $58.11/share today.
Because the $56.50 strike represents an approximate 3% 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 59%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract . Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 6.55% return on the cash commitment, or 47.81% 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 $56.50 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $59.50 strike price has a current bid of $3.55. If an investor was to purchase shares of DDD stock at the current price level of $58.11/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $59.50. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 8.50% if the stock gets called away at the May 23rd 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 $59.50 strike highlighted in red:
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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. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 23rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 23rd 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 $59.50 strike highlighted in red: Top YieldBoost Calls of the S&P 500 » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 23rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 23rd 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 May 23rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. If an investor was to purchase shares of DDD stock at the current price level of $58.11/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $59.50. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 23rd expiration.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 23rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 23rd expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $58.11/share today.
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Stratasys' Twin Buys to Strengthen AM Biz - Analyst Blog
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In order to strengthen its additive manufacturing (AM) business, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, inked a deal to acquire two privately-held companies, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies. Stratasys said it would buy Solid Concepts for a total purchase consideration of $295 million although the financial clauses of the Harvest Technologies deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is anticipated to be accretive to Stratasys' non-GAAP earnings per share in the very first 12 months after closing.
Solid Concepts, founded in 1991, offers an array of AM solutions, which are used by companies in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, consumer goods, and other sectors to improve product designs. On the other hand, Belton-based Harvest Technologies provides manufacturing process knowhow and focuses more on end-use parts for several enterprises. These acquisitions will help Stratasys to evolve as a leader in 3D industrial printing and manufacturing and position it for growth in the 3D printing space.
The acquisitions are also expected to expand and enhance Stratasys AM or 3D Printing Platform, leveraging the acquirees' AM solutions. Moreover, post-acquisition, Stratasys will combine Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies with RedEye to form a single additive manufacturing services business unit.
RedEye is an online extension of Stratasys' BuildFDM service. It provides fast and easy prototyping and direct digital manufacturing that ensures good business for the company.
Moreover, this partnership will enable Stratasys to attract new clients, thereby increasing the installed base of 3D printing and additive manufacturing systems. The combined portfolio will strengthen the company's market position and enable it to leverage significant cross-selling opportunities.
Stratasys has resorted to strategic acquisitions to diversify its offerings and expand its operating markets. The strong cash balance of $414.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 enabled the company to go for strategic acquisitions.
We believe that Stratasys' product launches and global expansion will help it to generate incremental sales in the long run by increasing its installed base. This will help Stratasys to generate higher recurring revenues, going forward.
However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players including 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
Currently, Stratasys carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Better-ranked stocks worth considering in the sector are Juniper Networks, Inc. ( JNPR ) and Rambus Inc. ( RMBS ), both carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players including 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report RAMBUS INC (RMBS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys said it would buy Solid Concepts for a total purchase consideration of $295 million although the financial clauses of the Harvest Technologies deal were not disclosed.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report RAMBUS INC (RMBS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players including 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). In order to strengthen its additive manufacturing (AM) business, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, inked a deal to acquire two privately-held companies, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report RAMBUS INC (RMBS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players including 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). In order to strengthen its additive manufacturing (AM) business, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, inked a deal to acquire two privately-held companies, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies.
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However, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players including 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report JUNIPER NETWRKS (JNPR): Free Stock Analysis Report RAMBUS INC (RMBS): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In order to strengthen its additive manufacturing (AM) business, Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, inked a deal to acquire two privately-held companies, Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies.
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2014-04-02 00:00:00 UTC
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3D printing company Materialise files for a $125 million IPO
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3d-printing-company-materialise-files-125-million-ipo-2014-04-02
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Materialise, which provides additive manufacturing software and other 3D printing services, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. The Leuven, Belgium-based company, which was founded in 1990 and booked $95 million in sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, plans to list on the NASDAQ but has yet to pick a symbol. Materialise initially filed confidentially on February 24, 2014. Piper Jaffray and Credit Suisse are the joint bookrunners on the deal. No pricing terms were disclosed.
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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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Materialise, which provides additive manufacturing software and other 3D printing services, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. The Leuven, Belgium-based company, which was founded in 1990 and booked $95 million in sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, plans to list on the NASDAQ but has yet to pick a symbol. Piper Jaffray and Credit Suisse are the joint bookrunners on the deal.
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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. Materialise initially filed confidentially on February 24, 2014.
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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. Materialise, which provides additive manufacturing software and other 3D printing services, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering.
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Materialise, which provides additive manufacturing software and other 3D printing services, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. The Leuven, Belgium-based company, which was founded in 1990 and booked $95 million in sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, plans to list on the NASDAQ but has yet to pick a symbol. Materialise initially filed confidentially on February 24, 2014.
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2014-04-01 00:00:00 UTC
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Guard Your Profits with the Protective Put
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/guard-your-profits-protective-put-2014-04-01
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Are you ready to lock in some profits with the protective put?
Do you happen to own Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA), Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) , Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ), Veeva Systems ( VEEV ) or 3D Systems ( DDD )? Recently, well-known investment advisor and fund manager Marc Faber, otherwise known as Dr. Doom, recommended shorting a basket of these momentum stocks because "they are all overpriced," he said.
The same could be said for many other high-flyer stocks over the past year.
While I'm not necessarily in agreement with the perennial permabear, I do believe that the market is due for a pullback. Just look at the facts. After 13 years of the S&P 500 basically going nowhere, the major market benchmark finally pushed through the decade-plus trading range in 2013 to a historic 30% higher - the best return in over 15 years.
Remember, the market has spent the last five years climbing out of the enormous hole created by the market collapse in 2008. And after recently passing the five-year anniversary of the latest bull market run, I can't help but remind investors that the market is over 135% higher since the low was established in early 2009.
So, again, a pullback should not be unexpected…and I want to show you how to keep your profits rather than sell many of the stocks you might wish to own for the long term.
Let's say you purchased 3D Systems at the start of 2013 for $38.50.
As it stands, you've made over 50% in the stock in just over a year…a great return by most standards. But, like any normal investor, professional or otherwise, you missed the top at the beginning of 2014. Shame on you…how could you?
But, as you can see from the chart above, now might not be the best time to liquidate. The longer-term RSI (14) has hit an oversold extreme, which typically indicates a push higher, or at least a reprieve from the selling is on the horizon. We've already seen 40% decline in the last three months so it makes perfect sense that a reprieve is right around the corner.
More importantly, you bought DDD because you thought the company was going to be a big winner over the long term and you wanted to buy and hold. You are willing to take your lumps, but you want to do the prudent thing and keep your 50% return after the three-month decline.
So, how do you combat this type of situation?
There are two ways: collars and protective puts. Both are wonderful ways to protect profits, but since I've gone over collar strategies in past articles I want to introduce a simpler, more straightforward strategy… the protective put .
The Protective Put: Long-Term Protection for Your Portfolio Profits
Let's say you own 100 shares of 3D Systems and it is currently trading $20 above your original purchase price of $38.50. You want to continue holding the position, yet you are concerned that the bull market is about to burst.
What is the best way to protect your gains over the long term?
I have discussed the benefits of the collar option strategy in the past (one of my favorite stock and portfolio hedging strategies) as a form of short- to intermediate-term protection, but in this case, for longer-term protection I would prefer to buy a protective LEAPS put.
L ong-term E quity A ntici P ation S ecurities (LEAPS) are long-term option contracts that allow investors to establish positions that can be maintained for a period of up to three years.
Example: DDD is trading at $58.50. You are long 100 shares at $38.50 and want to hold DDD for the long term. You've already lost $35 per share and do not want to risk losing the remaining $20 increase in share value, or $2000, and you are perfectly fine paying the cost of insurance if it means that you will be able to keep a portion of your current gains.
Outlook: Again, you are bullish on DDD over the very long term but nervous about unseen events over the next 3-18 months.
Strategy: LEAPS Protective Put - Buy 1 DDD January 2015 55 put for $5.00 or $500 with the stock trading at $58.50.
Stock Change DDD Long 55 Put Stock P/( L ) Option Cost Net P/( L )
+19.7% $70 $0.00 $1,150 ($500) $650
+10.5% $65 $0.00 $650 ($500) $150
0.0% $60 $0.00 $150 ($500) ($350)
-6.0% $55 $0.00 ($350) ($500) ($850)
-14.5% $50 $500 ($850) ($500) ($850)
-23.1% $45 $1000 ($1150) ($500) ($850)
As you can see in the chart above, the $500 cost of the DDD LEAPS options insures your stock position to a maximum loss of $1,150 with unlimited upside potential after the break-even point of DDD at $63.50, or 7.8%.
The maximum loss is based on the cost of the LEAPS protective put ($500) plus the out-of-the-money amount ($350) at the time of the established position. The most you can lose on DDD is -6.0%, or $850, no matter how far the stock drops.
The stock could drop back to $25 or below and your max loss would still be ($850).
So, if you are fearful of a sharp push lower in coming months and you want to protect some of your hard-earned long-term profits, think about using a LEAPS protective put. It limits your downside while leaving the upside potential of the stock intact.
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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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Do you happen to own Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA), Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) , Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ), Veeva Systems ( VEEV ) or 3D Systems ( DDD )? More importantly, you bought DDD because you thought the company was going to be a big winner over the long term and you wanted to buy and hold. Example: DDD is trading at $58.50.
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Strategy: LEAPS Protective Put - Buy 1 DDD January 2015 55 put for $5.00 or $500 with the stock trading at $58.50. Stock Change DDD Long 55 Put Stock P/( L ) Option Cost Net P/( L ) +19.7% $70 $0.00 $1,150 ($500) $650 +10.5% $65 $0.00 $650 ($500) $150 0.0% $60 $0.00 $150 ($500) ($350) -6.0% $55 $0.00 ($350) ($500) ($850) -14.5% $50 $500 ($850) ($500) ($850) -23.1% $45 $1000 ($1150) ($500) ($850) As you can see in the chart above, the $500 cost of the DDD LEAPS options insures your stock position to a maximum loss of $1,150 with unlimited upside potential after the break-even point of DDD at $63.50, or 7.8%. Do you happen to own Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA), Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) , Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ), Veeva Systems ( VEEV ) or 3D Systems ( DDD )?
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Strategy: LEAPS Protective Put - Buy 1 DDD January 2015 55 put for $5.00 or $500 with the stock trading at $58.50. Stock Change DDD Long 55 Put Stock P/( L ) Option Cost Net P/( L ) +19.7% $70 $0.00 $1,150 ($500) $650 +10.5% $65 $0.00 $650 ($500) $150 0.0% $60 $0.00 $150 ($500) ($350) -6.0% $55 $0.00 ($350) ($500) ($850) -14.5% $50 $500 ($850) ($500) ($850) -23.1% $45 $1000 ($1150) ($500) ($850) As you can see in the chart above, the $500 cost of the DDD LEAPS options insures your stock position to a maximum loss of $1,150 with unlimited upside potential after the break-even point of DDD at $63.50, or 7.8%. Do you happen to own Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA), Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) , Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ), Veeva Systems ( VEEV ) or 3D Systems ( DDD )?
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Stock Change DDD Long 55 Put Stock P/( L ) Option Cost Net P/( L ) +19.7% $70 $0.00 $1,150 ($500) $650 +10.5% $65 $0.00 $650 ($500) $150 0.0% $60 $0.00 $150 ($500) ($350) -6.0% $55 $0.00 ($350) ($500) ($850) -14.5% $50 $500 ($850) ($500) ($850) -23.1% $45 $1000 ($1150) ($500) ($850) As you can see in the chart above, the $500 cost of the DDD LEAPS options insures your stock position to a maximum loss of $1,150 with unlimited upside potential after the break-even point of DDD at $63.50, or 7.8%. Do you happen to own Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA), Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) , Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ), Veeva Systems ( VEEV ) or 3D Systems ( DDD )? More importantly, you bought DDD because you thought the company was going to be a big winner over the long term and you wanted to buy and hold.
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After Hours Most Active for Apr 1, 2014 : CLF, ESS, BRE, MU, FEIC, RPTP, RFMD, VALE, QQQ, FN, DDD, QCOM
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The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -.22 to 3,658.18. The total After hours volume is currently 42,747,003 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session :
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. ( CLF ) is -0.05 at $19.99, with 16,720,844 shares traded. CLF's current last sale is 86.91% of the target price of $23.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. ( ESS ) is -1.8 at $172.20, with 9,639,085 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Mar 2014. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.99. , following a 52-week high recorded in today's regular session.
BRE Properties, Inc. ( BRE ) is +2.47 at $63.47, with 7,893,915 shares traded. BRE's current last sale is 111.35% of the target price of $57.
Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ) is unchanged at $24.44, with 2,747,687 shares traded.MU is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 4/3/2014, for the fiscal quarter ending Feb2014. The consensus earnings per share forecast is 0.6 per share, which represents a -24 percent increase over the EPS one Year Ago
FEI Company ( FEIC ) is -0.29 at $105.61, with 2,582,564 shares traded. FEIC's current last sale is 101.55% of the target price of $104.
Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. ( RPTP ) is unchanged at $9.88, with 2,521,587 shares traded. As reported in the last short interest update the days to cover for RPTP is 9.863512; this calculation is based on the average trading volume of the stock.
RF Micro Devices, Inc. ( RFMD ) is -0.03 at $8.00, with 2,069,045 shares traded., following a 52-week high recorded in today's regular session.
VALE S.A. ( VALE ) is +0.01 at $13.80, with 2,061,396 shares traded. VALE's current last sale is 75.62% of the target price of $18.25.
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 ( QQQ ) is +0.06 at $89.27, with 1,821,843 shares traded. This represents a 33.48% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Fabrinet ( FN ) is -0.01 at $20.48, with 1,514,598 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for FN is in the "buy range".
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.17 at $58.21, with 1,418,115 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range".
QUALCOMM Incorporated ( QCOM ) is unchanged at $80.10, with 1,344,751 shares traded., following a 52-week high recorded in today's regular session.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.17 at $58.21, with 1,418,115 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range". Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ) is unchanged at $24.44, with 2,747,687 shares traded.MU is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 4/3/2014, for the fiscal quarter ending Feb2014.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.17 at $58.21, with 1,418,115 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range". The total After hours volume is currently 42,747,003 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.17 at $58.21, with 1,418,115 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range". The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session : Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. ( CLF ) is -0.05 at $19.99, with 16,720,844 shares traded.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is -0.17 at $58.21, with 1,418,115 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for DDD is in the "buy range". The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -.22 to 3,658.18.
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Let the Stock Mania Begin: The Road to the Next Netflix Starts NOW
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/let-stock-mania-begin-road-next-netflix-starts-now-2014-03-26
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Yesterday, we set the field . Today, we begin dwindling it down.
Over the coming three days, we will narrow a field of 16 growth stocks down to a "Final Four" on our Road to the Next Netflix . The purpose is to identify the next stock that could fetch a 432% return the way Netflix has since we added shares to our $100k Portfolio in December 2011.
Today, we eliminate four stocks in trimming our field of stock mania contenders from 16 to 12. Tomorrow, we'll eliminate four more stocks to cut the field down to an "Elite Eight." And so on.
Let's get started!
Internet Content: Trulia (Nasdaq: TRLA) vs. Spark Networks (Nasdaq: LOV)
Anyone who has shopped for a new home in the last few years is familiar with Trulia.
It's a leading online residential real estate site showing properties for sale and rent anywhere in the U.S. The company attracts 35 million visitors to its website every month, and revenues have more than doubled in the last year. Riding the wave of the U.S. housing recovery, the company went public in September 2012. Since then it has posted a solid 44% gain.
With 90% of all prospective home buyers now starting their real estate search on the web, Trulia has the makings of a decent long-term play on that burgeoning sect of the housing market. But in the short term, the company has too many question marks.
Still in its nascent stages, Trulia has never turned a profit and the stock trades at a very pricey 102 times 2015 earnings. It also has to deal with fierce competition from fellow real estate websites Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com.
Spark Networks doesn't have that problem. It occupies a niche market: religiously based online dating sites. The company owns and operates JDate.com, an online dating site for single Jewish people, and ChristianMingle.com, an online dating site for single Christians. Both sites boast strong subscriber growth and expanding revenues. And neither has to deal with any significant competition.
Unlike Trulia, Spark Networks dominates its space. That means there's very little standing in the way of rapid and immediate growth.
Winner: Spark Networks
3-D Printing: 3D Systems ( DDD ) vs. The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE)
Wall Street loves innovation. That's why these two 3-D printing stocks have thrived.
Three-dimensional printing - the ability to replicate almost any solid object - is a relatively new technology that only recently went mainstream thanks mostly to companies like 3D Systems and ExOne. 3-D printing allows companies to reproduce everything from human organs and body parts to simple consumer objects such as clothes, musical instruments and pizza.
That type of groundbreaking technology is tantalizing. And that's why investors have been buying these two stocks in droves.
ExOne shares have risen 49% since the company went public in February 2013. DDD has been on a much bigger tear, rising 360% since its May 2011 IPO.
Both stocks appear tantalizing. But ExOne is the better long-term play .
3D Systems' biggest gains may be behind it. After more than two years of rising upwards in a straight line, shares have run into a brick wall since the calendar flipped to 2014. The stock has fallen 30% the last three months. Even after such a sizable pullback, DDD shares are still trading at 47 times forward earnings.
ExOne appears to be in a similar position to where 3D Systems was two years ago - on the brink of becoming profitable (the company all but broke even last quarter for the first time ever), and with sales improving 38% last year. It's also less than one-tenth the size of DDD, so there's plenty of room left to grow.
Bottom line: ExOne appears to be on the brink of making the same kind of run 3D Systems made the last two years.
Winner: ExOne
Energy Tech: Ormat Technologies ( ORA ) vs. First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR)
With America pushing toward energy independence in 2020, alternative energy has rarely been more important … or more profitable.
Companies that supply wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy stand to benefit most. Ormat Technologies and First Solar are prime examples.
Ormat Technologies is a leading provider of geothermal and recovered energy. The company has a market cap of $1.4 billion and did $533 million in sales last year.
First Solar is rather self-explanatory: it develops solar panels, operating many of the world's largest grid-connected solar power plants.
While both stocks are strong plays on the alternative energy market and energy technology, First Solar is the better buy. First Solar is cheaper than Ormat Technologies, trading at 16 times forward earnings (ORA has a forward P/E of 25). It also has the wider profit margin at 10.7%, versus 7.7% for Ormat.
It's close. But First Solar is the energy tech company that advances to our "Elite Eight."
Winner: First Solar
Gaming Technology: Glu Mobile (Nasdaq: GLUU) vs. Zynga (Nasdaq: ZNGA)
The video game industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. U.S. sales alone have tripled in the last 15 years thanks to the rise of new gaming platforms and software.
With the rise of mobile, now people can play games beyond the comfort of their homes or the local arcade. People of all ages can now play games on their iPhones while riding the subway or standing in line at a deli.
Glu Mobile and Zynga are two of the leading manufacturers of mobile games. Based in San Francisco, Glu Mobile develops popular mobile games such as Pirates of Everseas and RoboCop. The company's sales grew by 32% in 2013.
Thanks to its partnership with Facebook, however, Zynga is the gaming company with the most potential. Anyone under the age of 18 with a Facebook account is familiar with FarmVille, Zynga's signature game. As Facebook continues to expand its global footprint, Zynga will continue to profit from social network subscribers around the world.
Facebook currently has over 1 billion users worldwide. That number is projected to swell to 1.8 billion users by 2017 as the social network establishes a foothold in emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia and India.
That type of worldwide exposure should fuel Zynga shares in the years to come.
Winner: Zynga
That's all for today. As our bracket shows, we're down to 12 contenders on the Road to the Next Netflix .
See you back here tomorrow as we trim the field to eight.
Until then…
Editor's Note: Next week, Ian Wyatt is investing $10,000 in the winning stock of our financial March Madness - the stock with 5-bagger potential he's calling the "Next Netflix." And you can join him! You see, he's revealing all the details of this stock and providing a full analysis of its business in a brand new report that's being released just after the market opens on Tuesday, April 1st. To make sure you get your hands on this report - for FREE! - the instant it's published… click here for all the details.
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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Winner: Spark Networks 3-D Printing: 3D Systems ( DDD ) vs. DDD has been on a much bigger tear, rising 360% since its May 2011 IPO. Even after such a sizable pullback, DDD shares are still trading at 47 times forward earnings.
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Winner: Spark Networks 3-D Printing: 3D Systems ( DDD ) vs. DDD has been on a much bigger tear, rising 360% since its May 2011 IPO. Even after such a sizable pullback, DDD shares are still trading at 47 times forward earnings.
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Winner: Spark Networks 3-D Printing: 3D Systems ( DDD ) vs. DDD has been on a much bigger tear, rising 360% since its May 2011 IPO. Even after such a sizable pullback, DDD shares are still trading at 47 times forward earnings.
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Winner: Spark Networks 3-D Printing: 3D Systems ( DDD ) vs. DDD has been on a much bigger tear, rising 360% since its May 2011 IPO. Even after such a sizable pullback, DDD shares are still trading at 47 times forward earnings.
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Which of These 16 Growth Stocks is the Next Netflix?
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Yesterday, I told you about our March Madness stock tournament: The Road to the Next Netflix .
In my real-money portfolio, I've already captured gains of 471% in Netflix. My team and I are searching for a company that we believe could be the next Netflix…one that we think will deliver impressive profits to early investors.
Over the next week, you'll have an opportunity to discover 16 growth stocks that we believe could be the next Netflix. And we'll even give you an opportunity to get our complete research report on the winner of our March Madness tournament. If you missed yesterday's Daily Profit and want to learn more about this contest, just click here .
To kick off our March Madness tournament, I'll start by presenting the 16 growth stocks. These companies are in a variety of sectors ranging from 3D Printing to Wearable Technology. They also range in size, with market capitalizations between $100 million and $6 billion. And every one of them has attractive qualities that could result in big profits.
Let's get started.
Sector: 3D Printing
Until recently, 3D printers were available only to research labs and universities. As the industry has evolved, the technology is now accessible to consumers with sub-$1,000 printers. Interest from hobbyists, professionals and corporations has made 3D printing one of the red-hot growth sectors of 2014 .
3D Systems ( DDD ): 3D Systems is the world's leader in the emerging 3D printing market. With the market poised to grow to $11 billion by 2021, this stock is poised to capture a decent share of the sales. The company's sales have already grown 130% over the last two years, and that rapid expansion could continue to fuel the stock price appreciation.
The ExOne (Nasdaq: ZONE): The ExOne also participates in the red-hot 3D printing sector. At one-tenth the size of 3D Systems and with a focus on industrial printing markets, the company is far less well known. But that could spell opportunity for this growth stock, especially after it recently pulled back 35%.
Sector: Internet Content
Internet use now greatly surpasses watching television. Some companies in the business of Internet content are thriving. These digital media companies have figured out how to provide great content to their users, and built a profitable business along the way.
Spark Networks ( LOV ): Spark Networks is in the business of "love." The company helps single people connect online through its online dating web sites. JDate is the biggest dating site for Jewish people, and is Spark's primary cash cow. With rapid expansion into other niche dating markets, Spark is under-loved and could post big gains.
Trulia ( TRLA ): Most homebuyers start their search for a new home on the Internet. Trulia is a content company that provides access to real estate listings through its web site and mobile apps. The company gets 35 million visitors to its site each month, and more than doubled its revenues last year.
Sector: Cloud Computing & Data
With the Internet celebrating its 25 th birthday earlier this month, the industry may seem mature. But companies today are collecting more data than ever before, and delivering robust solutions to their customers.
DataWatch (Nasdaq: DWCH): Big companies are trying to better understand their data in order to make informed business decisions. DataWatch provides solutions to over 40,000 customers, including 99 of the companies in the Fortune 100. This little-known company in the "big data" sector could be a top performer in 2014.
Demandware ( DWRE ): Nearly every company and government agency is moving its servers to the cloud. Demandware provides cloud solutions to retail companies. This allows retailers like Brooks Brothers and Lands End to operate cutting-edge commerce sites.
Sector: Food
You may not think of the food business as being a growth sector. But considering the explosive growth in organics, the popularity of reality food TV shows, and the local food movement, and it's clear that big changes are underway in the food business.
The Fresh Market (Nasdaq: TFM): For the past 30 years, The Fresh Market has been focused on healthy and organic foods. With more than 100 stores and sales of $1.5 billion, this company is a mini-Whole Foods. Growing interest in healthy and organic foods should fuel growth for this stock in the coming years.
SodaStream (Nasdaq: SODA) : Few foods are less healthy than soda. Israel-based SodaStream is trying to change that. With SodaStream, people can now make soda, sparkling water, and flavored drinks at home. With a Super Bowl ad featuring Scarlett Johansson, SodaStream is making a big splash in the U.S.
Sector: Gaming
The video game industry is constantly evolving, with new gaming consoles and interactive gaming. Mobile games have also helped grow the industry by attracting more people to play games on their phones and through social media web sites like Facebook.
Glu Mobile (Nasdaq: GLUU): Glu Mobile is a small publisher of games for smartphones and tablets. The company offers most of its games for free, and charges players as they advance in the game. The popularity of the company's games is expected to help revenues grow by 30% this year.
Zynga (Nasdaq: ZNGA): The biggest name in mobile games is Zynga. After its IPO in 2011, Zynga shares jumped as high as $14 before crashing back to earth. Now that the stock price has stabilized around $5, it may be a good time to consider buying this mobile game stock as it starts to rebound.
Sector: Energy Technology
Regardless of whether you believe in global warming, you must recognize the rapid changes in the energy sector . New technologies are changing the way we generate and use energy. Companies in the energy technology sector seem poised for profits as consumers, businesses, and utilities work to maximize energy efficiency.
First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR): Solar farms are being built across the country as people work to use the abundant resource of the sun. First Solar is a leading maker of solar systems for large-scale solar projects around the world. If you believe that demand for solar power will continue to grow, then First Solar stock could be a top performer.
Ormat Technologies ( ORA ): Ormat Technologies may be the future of energy: the company operates geothermal power plants in the U.S., Guatemala, and Kenya. In addition to operating its own plants, Ormat sells technology solutions to other energy companies.
Sector: Wearable Technology
One of the hottest trends in technology is wearable technology . Tech giant Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) is getting into the business with Google Glass. And Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has been rumored to be making an iWatch. But countless smaller companies are also innovating with wearable technologies, making this a huge growth opportunity.
Himax Technologies (Nasdaq: HIMX) : As a key supplier for Google Glass, Himax is a major player in the wearable tech sector. If Google Glass is a success, then Himax could profit from growing demand for heads-up displays. The opportunity hasn't gone unnoticed…and the stock has already soared 248% in the last year. Even bigger profits could lie ahead if Google Glass becomes a commercial success.
InvenSense (Nasdaq: INVN): You've never heard of InvenSense. But the company's motion tracking sensors are used in many of the products you use on a daily basis, including smartphones, tablets, gaming devices and Smart TVs. Rising demand for sensor technologies propelled 116% sales growth over the last two years. If that growth continues, this stock could continue to climb.
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Eight sectors. Sixteen growth stocks. One winner.
Over the coming days, we will narrow the field down to a Final Four.
And on April 1, I'll reveal the winner. Just one company will be crowned The Next Netflix. And as a Daily Profit reader, you'll have an opportunity to get in on this unique profit opportunity.
Stay tuned…
Editor's Note:Next week, Ian Wyatt is investing $10,000 in the winning stock of our financial March Madness - the stock with 5-bagger potential he's calling the "Next Netflix." And you can join him! You see, he's revealing all the details of this stock and providing a full analysis of its business in a brand new report that's being released just after the market opens on Tuesday, April 1st. To make sure you get your hands on this report - for FREE! - the instant it's published… click here for all the details.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D Systems ( DDD ): 3D Systems is the world's leader in the emerging 3D printing market. Trulia is a content company that provides access to real estate listings through its web site and mobile apps. But the company's motion tracking sensors are used in many of the products you use on a daily basis, including smartphones, tablets, gaming devices and Smart TVs.
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3D Systems ( DDD ): 3D Systems is the world's leader in the emerging 3D printing market. The company helps single people connect online through its online dating web sites. Growing interest in healthy and organic foods should fuel growth for this stock in the coming years.
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3D Systems ( DDD ): 3D Systems is the world's leader in the emerging 3D printing market. Sector: Food You may not think of the food business as being a growth sector. With a Super Bowl ad featuring Scarlett Johansson, SodaStream is making a big splash in the U.S. Sector: Gaming The video game industry is constantly evolving, with new gaming consoles and interactive gaming.
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3D Systems ( DDD ): 3D Systems is the world's leader in the emerging 3D printing market. Demandware provides cloud solutions to retail companies. Growing interest in healthy and organic foods should fuel growth for this stock in the coming years.
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Updated Research Report on Stratasys - Analyst Blog
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On March 24, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) post its fourth-quarter results. Despite delivering better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, the 3D printing solutions provider expects operating margins to be impacted by higher-than-expected operating expenses.
Stratasys has a high cost structure and remains in the investment mode. The company expects its operating expenses to increase significantly during fiscal 2014 due to incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development.
Moreover, Stratasys expects second-half fiscal 2014 non-GAAP net income to be governed by the rate of adoption of its new products. Considering the evolving nature of the 3D printing market and high cost of operations, we believe much of the company's long-term profitability will depend on efficient cost management.
Nonetheless, Stratasys' sizable installed base of 3D printing systems enables it to sell related consumables. The recurring nature of revenues from consumables lends stability to the company's revenue model. This bodes well for Stratasys as with the rapid adoption of 3D printing technologies would entail higher contribution from the consumables segment.
Moreover, per ReportsnReports.com, the global 3D printing market is expected to increase at an aggregate rate of 20.0% every year and reach the $5 billion mark in 2017 buoyed by higher demand in the medical and dental market.
Furthermore, pent up demand for 3D printing products is expected from consumer products, automotive and aerospace segments. Additionally, TechNavio forecasted the market for global 3D Printer to grow at a CAGR of 16.3% (2012-2016).
To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain the concerns. However, the acquisition of MakerBot and Objet are expected to aid 3D systems business growth.
Currently, Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Investors may consider a better-ranked stock like Micron Technology ( MU ) which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong 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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To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain the concerns. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company expects its operating expenses to increase significantly during fiscal 2014 due to incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain the concerns. The company expects its operating expenses to increase significantly during fiscal 2014 due to incremental investments in sales & marketing and research & development.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain the concerns. Moreover, per ReportsnReports.com, the global 3D printing market is expected to increase at an aggregate rate of 20.0% every year and reach the $5 billion mark in 2017 buoyed by higher demand in the medical and dental market.
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To conclude, Stratasys' high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) and Voxeljet ( VJET ) remain the concerns. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report VOXELJET AG-ADR (VJET): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Considering the evolving nature of the 3D printing market and high cost of operations, we believe much of the company's long-term profitability will depend on efficient cost management.
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3D Systems Larger Than S&P 500 Component Denbury Resources
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In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR), according to The Online Investor .
Market capitalization is an important data point for investors to keep an eye on, for various reasons. The most basic reason is that it gives a true comparison of the value attributed by the stock market to a given company's stock. Many beginning investors look at one stock trading at $10 and another trading at $20 and mistakenly think the latter company is worth twice as much - that of course is a completely meaningless comparison without knowing how many shares of each company exist. But comparing market capitalization (factoring in those share counts) creates a true "apples-to-apples" comparison of the value of two stocks. In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.87B, versus Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR) at $5.85B.
Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. DNR (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ):
Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). This can have a direct impact on which indices will include the stock, and which mutual funds and ETFs are willing to own the stock. For instance, a mutual fund that is focused solely on Large Cap stocks may for example only be interested in those companies sized $10 billion or larger. Another illustrative example is the S&P MidCap index which essentially takes the S&P 500 index and "tosses out" the biggest 100 companies so as to focus solely on the 400 smaller "up-and-comers" (which in the right environment can outperform their larger rivals). And ETFs that directly follow an index like the S&P 500 will only own the underlying component of that index, selling companies that lose their status as an S&P 500 company, and buying companies when they are added to the index. So a company's market cap, especially in relation to other companies, carries great importance, and for this reason we at TheOnlineInvestor.com find value to putting together these looks at comparative market capitalization daily.
At the closing bell, DDD is down about 6.1%, while DNR is up about 1.6% on the day Friday.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. DNR (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ): Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR), according to The Online Investor . In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.87B, versus Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR) at $5.85B.
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In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR), according to The Online Investor . In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.87B, versus Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR) at $5.85B. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. DNR (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ): Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's).
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In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR), according to The Online Investor . Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. DNR (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ): Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.87B, versus Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR) at $5.85B.
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In the case of 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD), the market cap is now $5.87B, versus Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR) at $5.85B. In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Denbury Resources, Inc. (Symbol: DNR), according to The Online Investor . Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDD vs. DNR (Note that we have found 2 splits in the DDD split history ): Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers - much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's).
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Wyatt Research Week-in-Review
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The situation in Eastern Europe keeps getting worse. And it has everything to do with oil.
Russia's actions in Ukraine are largely tied to its oil interests. Russia's economy is extremely dependent on high oil prices , and its interests in Ukraine are a product of Vladimir Putin trying to tighten his grip on Russia's European oil monopoly.
Ukraine is a major exporter of Russia's natural gas, shipping the resource to more than a dozen other European countries. The ongoing conflict in Crimea has traders worried that the dispute could disrupt oil supplies flowing from Russia.
However, there is a potential emerging power in the natural gas trade: America. The U.S. is expected to increase natural gas production by 44% in the next 25 years, and the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts the country will be a net exporter of nat. gas by 2020.
Currently, however, America's natural gas exports are limited by stringent trade regulations. And pressure is building on President Obama to "turn on the spigot," as our Tyler Laundon wrote this week.
Tyler's article on "How the U.S. Can Break Putin's Energy Monopoly" is one of several compelling investment-related subjects we explored at Wyatt Investment Research this week.
Steve Mauzy wrote how gluttony is "Bad for the Waist, Worse for the Income Portfolio." And options trader Andy Crowder reveals a Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) trade that netted his subscribers 28.9% - without even having to buy the stock.
Here's what else was on our analysts' minds this week at Wyatt Research:
The Top 5 Bank Stocks for Dividend Investors - U.S. banks have come a long way in the five years since the recession they largely created. And more and more of them are rewarding shareholders. Here are five that do it best.
Gluttony: Bad for the Waist, Worse for the Income Portfolio - More isn't always better. Sometimes less is: Vigorously exercising an hour a day strengthens the body. Vigorously exercising three hours a day weakens it. Income can be viewed through a similar lens.
How the U.S. Can Break Putin's Energy Monopoly - With natural gas production surging in the U.S., the country is in a position to increase exports, if it so chooses. Ukraine isn't the only European country that could benefit. And it's certainly not the only one interested in seeing the U.S. break Russia's energy monopoly.
The Outsiders: How Unconventional CEOs Routinely Beat the Market - William Thorndike's book The Outsiders details how eight companies earned huge returns for their shareholders by doing things the unconventional way. I think I may have just found a ninth.
The Only 3D Printing Stock to Own in 2014 - Three-dimensional printing was one of the hottest investment trends of 2013, hands down. Pure-play 3D printing stocks 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) rose by 160% and 68%, respectively. But 2014 is an entirely different story. And there's only one 3D printing stock you should own.
How to Make 28.9% in Microsoft by Selling Puts - Selling puts can be a reliable way to earn consistent returns. My Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) trade was the latest example.
Two Apple Charts That Will Scare You - I found two Apple iPhone charts that will scare you whether you own shares of the company or are considering an investment.
Price-to-Sales Ratio: The Perfect Stock Indicator - The price-to-sales ratio (P/S) is an underappreciated valuation metric. I like the P/S ratio because sales are more difficult to manipulate than earnings.
Why Berkshire Owns $2.5 Billion of DVA Stock - Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) has been betting big on the healthcare sector by investing in just one stock.
Will a Google Robot Assemble Your Next iPhone? - Google ( GOOG ) has a knack for extending its reach into new, highly disruptive and exceptionally risky technologies. Its latest buying spree has included eight robotics companies at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Thanks for making us part of your weekend. Throughout the week, please make sure to visit WyattResearch.com for the information you need to know and opinions you need to read to become a better investor.
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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Pure-play 3D printing stocks 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) rose by 160% and 68%, respectively. The U.S. is expected to increase natural gas production by 44% in the next 25 years, and the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts the country will be a net exporter of nat. Tyler's article on "How the U.S. Can Break Putin's Energy Monopoly" is one of several compelling investment-related subjects we explored at Wyatt Investment Research this week.
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Pure-play 3D printing stocks 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) rose by 160% and 68%, respectively. How the U.S. Can Break Putin's Energy Monopoly - With natural gas production surging in the U.S., the country is in a position to increase exports, if it so chooses. How to Make 28.9% in Microsoft by Selling Puts - Selling puts can be a reliable way to earn consistent returns.
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Pure-play 3D printing stocks 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) rose by 160% and 68%, respectively. Russia's economy is extremely dependent on high oil prices , and its interests in Ukraine are a product of Vladimir Putin trying to tighten his grip on Russia's European oil monopoly. How the U.S. Can Break Putin's Energy Monopoly - With natural gas production surging in the U.S., the country is in a position to increase exports, if it so chooses.
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Pure-play 3D printing stocks 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) rose by 160% and 68%, respectively. And there's only one 3D printing stock you should own. Will a Google Robot Assemble Your Next iPhone?
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Price-to-Sales Ratio: The Perfect Stock Indicator
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The price-to-sales ratio (P/S) is an underappreciated valuation metric. Whereas most investors zero in on the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, I'm prone to focus on the price-to-sales ratio.
I like the P/S ratio because sales are more difficult to manipulate than earnings. By the time the numbers reach the bottom line, they've passed through a sausage grinder of qualitative interpretations. (Accounting, though dealing with numbers, is as much art as science.)
Like the more popular P/E ratio, the price-to-sales ratio is tied to growth and profitability expectations. A simple screen for a low-P/S-ratio stocks will tend to unearth low-growth or low-profit firms. Therefore, I tie the P/S ratio with a growth metric.
Dividend growth is a perennial favorite. When I find dividend growth tethered to a low price-to-sales ratio (a ratio below one) I'll take a closer look.
The following three stocks are worth a closer look: They grow the dividend and they appear cheap from a P/S-ratio perspective.
Ninety-year-old Erie Indemnity Company ( ERIE ) writes multi-line insurance - auto, home, business, and life - in 11 states and the District of Columbia. It's a small insurer, with a $3.7-billion market cap. It's also a conservative, disciplined insurer. It has no long-term debt and it generates a high return on equity - double that of another little insurer, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.a) .
Over the past 10 years, Erie's dividend has grown to $2.54 a share from $0.97. That's a 10% average annual increase. Better yet, Erie's dividend growth comes reasonably priced: Investors can buy Erie at only 59% of trailing-12-month sales.
I've never played video games, but a lot of people do. Those that do have made GameStop ( GME ) the world's largest multichannel video game retailer, with 6,488 stores in 15 countries. Sales of $8.9 billion in 2013 are five times what was achieved in 2004.
Though GameStop's total sales growth has plateaued in recent years, sales per share continue to grow thanks to generous dividend buybacks. GameStop generates heaps of free cash, which it uses to aggressively reduce share count. Since 2010, shares outstanding have been reduced 29%.
This cash is also used to pay and grow a dividend. GameStop initiated a $0.15 quarterly dividend in 2012. That dividend has grown to $0.33 a share to produce a 3.4% yield. GameStop's impressive dividend growth can be bought for 50% of trailing-12-month sales.
Is a 105-year-old company that flies under most investors' radar worth a look? Yes, if that company is C.H. Robinson Worldwide ( CHRW ) , a leading provider of freight transportation and logistics services to more than 45,000 transportation companies around the world.
I like C.H.'s business. It's basic, easy to understand, and invaluable. It just feels like a business that would appeal to a private-equity firm, or even to Warren Buffett.
C.H.'s business is also about growth. Over the past 10 years, its annual revenue has nearly tripled to $12.7 billion from $4.3 billion. Over the same period, the dividend has increased fivefold, to $1.40 a share from $0.26.
C.H. trades at only 61% of trailing-12-month sales, for which investors get dividend growth, a 2.7% yield, and decades of profitable operations.
These three companies are what you would call boring. But If you were to ask me to pick between these three or three high-growth non-dividend payers trading at a double-digit multiple to sales - let's say Facebook ( FB ) , 3D Systems ( DDD ) , Zillow (Z) - I'll take the former every time. I'll always prefer underpaying to overpaying for my investments.
Mega-dividends
Ian Wyatt has found 3 stocks that pay dividends so big - you can retire on them. The Wall Street Journal calls them, "mega-dividends." These stocks have a history of consistently RAISING their dividends… quarter after quarter. In fact, one of these cash-cranking companies hiked its dividend 10-fold! So, if these ever-increasing payouts sound good to you… Click here for all the details .
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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But If you were to ask me to pick between these three or three high-growth non-dividend payers trading at a double-digit multiple to sales - let's say Facebook ( FB ) , 3D Systems ( DDD ) , Zillow (Z) - I'll take the former every time. It has no long-term debt and it generates a high return on equity - double that of another little insurer, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.a) . Those that do have made GameStop ( GME ) the world's largest multichannel video game retailer, with 6,488 stores in 15 countries.
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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. But If you were to ask me to pick between these three or three high-growth non-dividend payers trading at a double-digit multiple to sales - let's say Facebook ( FB ) , 3D Systems ( DDD ) , Zillow (Z) - I'll take the former every time. Over the past 10 years, Erie's dividend has grown to $2.54 a share from $0.97.
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But If you were to ask me to pick between these three or three high-growth non-dividend payers trading at a double-digit multiple to sales - let's say Facebook ( FB ) , 3D Systems ( DDD ) , Zillow (Z) - I'll take the former every time. When I find dividend growth tethered to a low price-to-sales ratio (a ratio below one) I'll take a closer look. Better yet, Erie's dividend growth comes reasonably priced: Investors can buy Erie at only 59% of trailing-12-month sales.
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But If you were to ask me to pick between these three or three high-growth non-dividend payers trading at a double-digit multiple to sales - let's say Facebook ( FB ) , 3D Systems ( DDD ) , Zillow (Z) - I'll take the former every time. Sales of $8.9 billion in 2013 are five times what was achieved in 2004. 's business is also about growth.
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2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC
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Interesting DDD Put And Call Options For May 2nd
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/interesting-ddd-put-and-call-options-may-2nd-2014-03-13
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 2nd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 2nd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $62.00 strike price has a current bid of $4.40. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $62.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $57.60 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $62.85/share today.
Because the $62.00 strike represents an approximate 1% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 57%. 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 7.10% return on the cash commitment, or 51.81% 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 $62.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Top YieldBoost Calls of the S&P 500 »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 2nd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 2nd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $62.85/share today.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 2nd expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 2nd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $62.85/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 2nd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 2nd expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $62.85/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new May 2nd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 2nd expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $62.85/share today.
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Mid-Afternoon Market Update: 3D Printing Names Take a Hit From Barron's Piece as Fuel Cell Names Continue Rally
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Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.35 percent to 16,394.25 while the NASDAQ tumbled 0.22 percent to 4,326.42. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.20 percent to 1,874.34.
Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Monday, healthcare shares declined by about 0.09 percent. Top gainers in the sector were Idera Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: IDRA ), Galena Biopharma (NASDAQ: GALE ),Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALXN ) and Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PPHM ).
Basic materials sector was the leading decliner in the US market today. Among the sector stocks,Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE: CLF ) was down more than 4.6 percent, while Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (NYSE: SID ) tumbled around 4.4 percent.
Top Headline McDonald's (NYSE: MCD ) reported a 0.3% drop in its global same-store sales in February. Analysts were expecting a 0.1% decline in global comparable sales. McDonald's US same-store sales fell 1.4% in February, versus analysts' expectations for a 0.6% drop. Comparable sales rose 0.6% in Europe, while sales tumbled 2.6% in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
Equities Trading UP Capstone Turbine (NASDAQ: CPST ) was on the rise on Monday's session, gaining 7.10 percent to $1.96 despite there being little tangible news on the company.
Shares of FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL ) got a boost, shooting up 11.19 percent to $3.92 ahead of quarterly earnings after the closing bell. FuelCell Energy is estimated to post a Q1 loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $43.44 million.
Chiquita Brands International (NYSE: CQB ) was also up, gaining 11.72 percent to $12.07 on announced merger with Irish rival Fyffes. Chiquita agreed to acquire Fyffes in an all-stock deal.
Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Walter Energy (NYSE: WLT ) were down 9.19 percent to $9.49 after the company commenced process to amend credit facility.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 5.20 percent to $63.84 after Barron's put out a bearish piece on the 3D printing sector over the weekend.
Perfect World Co (NASDAQ: PWRD ) was down, falling 6.47 percent to $23.41 after the company reported its recent business developments. Perfect World is expected to post its Q4 earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $142.11 million.
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 1.46 percent to $101.08, while gold traded up 0.17 percent to $1,341.70.
Silver traded down 0.64 percent Monday to $20.81, while copper fell 1.33 percent to $3.04.
Eurozone European shares were mostly lower today.
The Spanish Ibex Index fell 0.02 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index climbed 0.21 percent.
Meanwhile, the German DAX dropped 1.05 percent and the French CAC 40 declined 0.11 percent while U.K. shares fell 0.40 percent.
Economics Chicago Fed President Charles Evans is expected to speak today.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 5.20 percent to $63.84 after Barron's put out a bearish piece on the 3D printing sector over the weekend. Equities Trading UP Capstone Turbine (NASDAQ: CPST ) was on the rise on Monday's session, gaining 7.10 percent to $1.96 despite there being little tangible news on the company. Shares of FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL ) got a boost, shooting up 11.19 percent to $3.92 ahead of quarterly earnings after the closing bell.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 5.20 percent to $63.84 after Barron's put out a bearish piece on the 3D printing sector over the weekend. Top Headline McDonald's (NYSE: MCD ) reported a 0.3% drop in its global same-store sales in February. McDonald's US same-store sales fell 1.4% in February, versus analysts' expectations for a 0.6% drop.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 5.20 percent to $63.84 after Barron's put out a bearish piece on the 3D printing sector over the weekend. Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.35 percent to 16,394.25 while the NASDAQ tumbled 0.22 percent to 4,326.42. Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 1.46 percent to $101.08, while gold traded up 0.17 percent to $1,341.70.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 5.20 percent to $63.84 after Barron's put out a bearish piece on the 3D printing sector over the weekend. Analysts were expecting a 0.1% decline in global comparable sales. Equities Trading UP Capstone Turbine (NASDAQ: CPST ) was on the rise on Monday's session, gaining 7.10 percent to $1.96 despite there being little tangible news on the company.
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DDD April 25th Options Begin Trading
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 25th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 25th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $68.00 strike price has a current bid of $4.00. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $68.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $64.00 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.07/share today.
Because the $68.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 57%. 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 5.88% return on the cash commitment, or 42.98% 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 $68.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Considering the fact that the $69.50 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 47%. 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 6.88% boost of extra return to the investor, or 50.24% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost .
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 52%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 56%. Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 252 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $69.07) to be 50%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
Top YieldBoost Calls of the S&P 500 »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 25th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 25th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.07/share today.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 25th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 25th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.07/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 25th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 25th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.07/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 25th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 25th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $69.07/share today.
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Stratasys' Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Ltd ( SSYS ) reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 39 cents, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents.
However, including stock-based compensation but excluding amortization expenses, merger expenses performance bonus and other one-time items and calculated on a proportionate tax basis, the company's earnings came in at 41 cents per share up from 20 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
Quarter Details
Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues increased 61.6% from the year-ago quarter to $155.8 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $150 million. MakerBot's revenues were $24.9 million for the quarter. The company witnessed improvement in the revenues of both Products and Services segments, which resulted from higher demand, and various team integration and cross-selling activities.
In the reported quarter, Product revenues grew 66.1% from the year-ago quarter to $135.6 million on higher systems sales and demand for consumables. Apart from this, Services revenues increased 36.9% on a year-over-year basis to $20.1 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 10,963 units of 3D printers and other additive manufacturing systems compared to 1,136 units sold in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to the MakerBot acquisition.
Stratasys' adjusted gross margins (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses and including share-based compensation) increased 255 basis points (bps) primarily due to higher revenue base and favorable business mix. Although the company reported 86 bps contraction in operating expenses as a percentage of revenues, its operating expenses increased 58.5% on dollar terms. The increase was primarily due to the MakerBot acquisition and investments in new projects. Moreover, higher commission expenses and higher headcount led to higher operating expenses.
The company's adjusted operating margins expanded 341 bps to 15.3% due to operational efficiencies. The company reported net income (excluding one-time items but including non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and its related tax impact) of $20.2 million or 41 cents compared to $10.3 million or 20 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
The company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $414.1 million compared to $414.9 million in the previous quarter. Inventories for the quarter stood at $88.4 million compared to $79.8 million reported in the previous quarter. The company does not have any long-term debt.
Guidance
For fiscal 2014, the company expects its revenues to range between $660 million and $680 million while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $672 million. Non-GAAP earnings are anticipated in the range of $2.15 to $2.25 per share, higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76.
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 2014. Also, the company expects to incur capital expenditures in the range of $50 to $70 million on increasing its manufacturing capacity to cater to the increasing demand for 3D systems and printers.
Apart from the fiscal year estimates, Stratasys also outlined its long-term growth projections. The company expects revenues to grow 20% and above rate while non-GAAP operating margins are expected in the range of 20% to 25% of sales. Moreover, management expects non-GAAP net income margin in the range of 16% to 21% at an average tax rate of 15% to 20%.
Conclusion
Stratasys reported encouraging fourth-quarter results with better-than-expected sales on the back of solid performances from Product and Services segments. Moreover, the company provided a favorable guidance.
However, the company expects expenses to rise 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 to generate incremental sales over the long term.
Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). However, the acquisition of MakerBot is expected to aid its 3D systems business growth.
The company has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Investors may also consider other companies such as Lexmark International ( LXK ) and Quantum Corporation ( QTM ). Both the stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report QUANTUM CP-DSSG (QTM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): 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) increased 255 basis points (bps) primarily due to higher revenue base and favorable business mix.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report QUANTUM CP-DSSG (QTM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): 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 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Stratasys' adjusted gross margins (excluding amortization and other one-time expenses and including share-based compensation) increased 255 basis points (bps) primarily due to higher revenue base and favorable business mix.
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report QUANTUM CP-DSSG (QTM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quarter Details Stratasys' non-GAAP revenues increased 61.6% from the year-ago quarter to $155.8 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $150 million.
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Nevertheless, Stratasys is concerned about its high-cost business model and competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report QUANTUM CP-DSSG (QTM): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the reported quarter, Product revenues grew 66.1% from the year-ago quarter to $135.6 million on higher systems sales and demand for consumables.
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3D Systems Down to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog
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On Mar 1, Zacks Investment Research downgraded 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) from a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Why the Downgrade?
Earnings estimates for 3D Systems have declined, owing to disappointing fourth-quarter 2013 results. The company has delivered negative earnings surprises in 3 out of 4 quarters, with an average miss of 12.78%. Additionally, the company's stock price has fallen more than 20% since Jan 2014.
On Feb 28, 2014, 3D Systems reported fourth-quarter and full year 2013 results. For the quarter, non-GAAP earnings came in at 16 cents per share, which was 27.3% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents.
The gross margin was flat year over year at 51.7% as higher sales were more than offset by unfavorable mix and extraordinarily high concentration of new product announcements. The operating margin also contracted approximately 620 basis points to 11.6% versus 17.9% in the prior-year quarter. During the quarter, the company witnessed a rise in research and development (R&D) expenditures as well as sales and marketing expenses.
The 3D printing industry is highly dependent on patented technologies, which play an important role in determining a company's performance. 3D Systems is likely to face stiff competition in the future as some of its primary patents are about to expire in 2014.
Following the earnings release, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2014 declined 15.6% to 81 cents per share in the last 7 days. For 2015, the Estimate fell 18.3% over the same time period and is currently pegged at $1.25 per share.
Notably, 3D printing is a relatively new concept and is likely to take time to gain popularity. Most of the stocks in the industry are on the downhill so far in 2014. Share prices of Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) and ExOne Co. ( XONE ) are down 7.5% and 27.9% respectively while that of Voxeljet AG ( VJET ), a recently-listed 3D printing company, is down 16.02% year-to-date.
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On Mar 1, Zacks Investment Research downgraded 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) from a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 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. During the quarter, the company witnessed a rise in research and development (R&D) expenditures as well as sales and marketing expenses.
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On Mar 1, Zacks Investment Research downgraded 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) from a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 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. 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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On Mar 1, Zacks Investment Research downgraded 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) from a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 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. For the quarter, non-GAAP earnings came in at 16 cents per share, which was 27.3% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents.
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On Mar 1, Zacks Investment Research downgraded 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) from a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 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. For the quarter, non-GAAP earnings came in at 16 cents per share, which was 27.3% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents.
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3D Systems Misses on Earnings Ests - Analyst Blog
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On Feb 28, 2014, 3D Systems Inc . ( DDD ) reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 results. For the fourth quarter, non-GAAP earnings came in at 16 cents a share which was 27.3% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents.
For fiscal 2013, the company reported non-GAAP earnings of 85 cents a share which were well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents a share.
Quarterly Details
For the fourth quarter of 2013, the company reported revenues of $154.8 million reflecting an increase of 52.4% year over year. Revenues were almost in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $155 million. The robust revenue increase was primarily driven by a 76% increase in printers and other products and organic growth of 34%.
However, for full-year 2013, revenues surged 45.2% year over year, driven by robust demand in professional and advanced manufacturing printers, increased materials growth rate and total unit sales which grew three times compared to the prior year.
For the fourth quarter, product wise revenues are - revenues in the 3D printers and other products category grew 76% to $73.9 million while print materials revenues grew 39% to $37.2 million. Further, service revenues grew 33% to $43.7 million, while healthcare and consumer solutions grew a robust 67% and 162% respectively.
For the fourth quarter, gross margin was flat year over year at 51.7% as higher sales were more than offset by unfavorable mix and extraordinarily high concentration of new product announcements. The operating margin also contracted approximately 620 basis points to 11.6% versus 17.9% in the prior year quarter. During the quarter, the company incurred a significant increase in research and development (R&D) expenditures along with a surge in sales and marketing expenses.
Cash and Balance Sheet
3D Systems ended the year with cash and cash equivalents of $306 million compared with $155 million in the prior year, while net cash flow from operating activities was $25.2 million.
The company has a long-term debt (including the portion of capitalized lease obligations) of $7.2 million.
Outlook
Concurrent with the earnings release, the company provided guidance for fiscal 2014. Management expects revenues in fiscal 2014 to be in the range of $680 million to $720 million, while GAAP earnings are expected in the range of 44 cents to 56 cents and non-GAAP earnings per share are expected to be in the range of 73 cents to 85 cents a share.
3D Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). However, some companies in the computer and peripheral sector that are worth considering at the moment include Logitech International ( LOGI ) and Silicom Ltd ( SILC ), both carrying Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and Hewlett Packard ( HPQ ) carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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( DDD ) reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 results. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report SILICOM LIMITED (SILC): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The operating margin also contracted approximately 620 basis points to 11.6% versus 17.9% in the prior year quarter.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report SILICOM LIMITED (SILC): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. ( DDD ) reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 results. For the fourth quarter, product wise revenues are - revenues in the 3D printers and other products category grew 76% to $73.9 million while print materials revenues grew 39% to $37.2 million.
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( DDD ) reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 results. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report SILICOM LIMITED (SILC): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quarterly Details For the fourth quarter of 2013, the company reported revenues of $154.8 million reflecting an increase of 52.4% year over year.
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( DDD ) reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 results. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report LOGITECH INTL (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report SILICOM LIMITED (SILC): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For fiscal 2013, the company reported non-GAAP earnings of 85 cents a share which were well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents a share.
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Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Monday - 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 )
Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN )
Abaxis Inc ( ABAX )
ABB Ltd ( ABB )
Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG )
View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) Abaxis Inc ( ABAX ) ABB Ltd ( ABB ) Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . AARONS INC (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report ABAXIS INC (ABAX): Free Stock Analysis Report ABB LTD-ADR (ABB): Free Stock Analysis Report ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) Abaxis Inc ( ABAX ) ABB Ltd ( ABB ) Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . AARONS INC (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report ABAXIS INC (ABAX): Free Stock Analysis Report ABB LTD-ADR (ABB): Free Stock Analysis Report ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): 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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AARONS INC (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report ABAXIS INC (ABAX): Free Stock Analysis Report ABB LTD-ADR (ABB): Free Stock Analysis Report ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): 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: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) Abaxis Inc ( ABAX ) ABB Ltd ( ABB ) Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (strong sell) List today: 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) Abaxis Inc ( ABAX ) ABB Ltd ( ABB ) Acacia Research Corp ( ACTG ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . AARONS INC (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report ABAXIS INC (ABAX): Free Stock Analysis Report ABB LTD-ADR (ABB): Free Stock Analysis Report ACACIA RESEARCH (ACTG): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): 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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#PreMarket Primer: Monday, March 3: Markets Unsteady On The Prospect Of War In Ukraine
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Over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his right to invade neighboring Ukraine in order to protect Russian interests.
His statement was interpreted as a declaration of war, sending a chill through markets as investors looked for safe bets and liquid currencies.
Russian troops took control of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula on Sunday despite Western warnings not to intervene using military force. Russia's decision to snub US advisories sent a powerful message to the West and has sent Western leaders scrambling to retaliate without using military action.
The US has threatened to impose trade restrictions on Russia in order to isolate the country economically; however such sanctions will have little impact without the cooperation of major European nations. Most analysts don't see the EU matching the US' sanctions as the region relies heavily on Russia for natural gas. Instead, EU leaders, set to meet on Monday to discuss the situation, will likely push for mediation between Ukraine and Russia.
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In other news around the markets:
Just as the US began to thaw out from an unusually cold winter, another storm made its way to the East coast promising severe cold and snow. Federal and local offices in Washington have been shut down and votes scheduled for Monday in the Senate and House of Representatives have been postponed. On Sunday night, airlines canceled nearly 2,000 flights and upwards of 5,000 were delayed due to the storm. On Monday, North Korea fired two short range missiles off its north coast as part of a regular military exercise. The missiles, believed to be Scud-C models, flew almost 500 km which indicates that they could be directed to hit targets in both South Korea and Japan. Mixed economic data from China made assessing the nation's economic strength more confusing on Monday. The nation's services PMI increased to 55.0 in February, a three month high. However, data showed that Chinese manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.5, below the 50 point level that indicates contraction and the nation's third consecutive decline. US refiners like Valero Energy and Marathon Petroleum are moving to expand their fuel making capacities as a flood of oil from Oklahoma, Texas and North Dakota is expected. The Wall Street Journal reported that American refiners are expected to increase their oil refining capacity by 400,000 barrels per day over the next five years.
Asian Markets
Asian markets were shaky as investors processed the situation in Ukraine. The Japanese NIKKEI lost 1.27 percent, China's Shanghai composite was down 0.92 percent, the Hang Seng index fell 1.36 percent and the South Korean KOSPI was down 0.77 percent.
European Markets
European markets were steady , the UK's FTSE was down 0.01 percent and the eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.46 percent. France's CAC 40 gained 0.27 percent and Italy's MIB was up 0.60 percent.
Commodities
Energy futures surged on the possibility of a war between Russia and Ukraine. Brent futures increased by 1.62 percent and WTI futures were up 1.22 percent. Precious metals also gained momentum; gold was up 1.86 percent and silver rose 1.64 percent. However industrial metals were mostly lower with copper down 0.63 percent and aluminum down 0.79 percent.
Earnings
Notable earnings released on Friday included:
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.19 on revenue of $154.80 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LINTA ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.42 on revenue of $3.20 billion, compared to last year's EPS of $0.33 on revenue of $3.14 billion.
Pre-Market Movers
Stocks moving in the PreMarket included:
Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE: NEM ) gained 2.36 percent in premarket trade after falling 1.40 percent on Friday Dover Corp (NYSE: DOV ) lost 10.94 percent in premarket trade after rising 20.56 percent on Friday. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C ) fell 1.91 percent in premarket trade after gaining 0.77 percent last week. Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC ) was down 1.23 percent in premarket trade after gaining 0.80 percent on Friday Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ) lost 1.09 percent in premarket trade after gaining 1.47 percent over the past five days. Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL ) fell 1.07 percent in premarket trade after rising 2.65 percent over the past week.
Earnings
Notable earnings releases expected on Monday include:
SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY ) is expected to report a fourth quarter loss of $0.55 on revenue of $43.07 million, compared to last year's loss of $0.54 per share on revenue of $25.27 million. Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.49 on revenue of $151.03 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.40 on revenue of $71.15 million. Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.34 on revenue of $342.14 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.47 on revenue of $829.00 million. QR Energy, LP (NYSE: QRE ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.35 on revenue of $127.87 million, compared to last year's loss of $0.24 per share on revenue of $97.41 million.
Economics
PMI data will be the star of Monday'seconomic calendarwith manufacturing PMI data due out from the US, the UK, the eurozone, Germany, France and Italy. Other notable releases include US construction spending and the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision.
For a recap of Friday's market action, click .
Tune into Benzinga's pre-market info show with Dennis Dick and Joel Elconin here .
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Earnings Notable earnings released on Friday included: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.19 on revenue of $154.80 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. His statement was interpreted as a declaration of war, sending a chill through markets as investors looked for safe bets and liquid currencies. The US has threatened to impose trade restrictions on Russia in order to isolate the country economically; however such sanctions will have little impact without the cooperation of major European nations.
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Earnings Notable earnings released on Friday included: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.19 on revenue of $154.80 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. Pre-Market Movers Stocks moving in the PreMarket included: Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE: NEM ) gained 2.36 percent in premarket trade after falling 1.40 percent on Friday Dover Corp (NYSE: DOV ) lost 10.94 percent in premarket trade after rising 20.56 percent on Friday. Earnings Notable earnings releases expected on Monday include: SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY ) is expected to report a fourth quarter loss of $0.55 on revenue of $43.07 million, compared to last year's loss of $0.54 per share on revenue of $25.27 million.
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Earnings Notable earnings released on Friday included: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.19 on revenue of $154.80 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. Pre-Market Movers Stocks moving in the PreMarket included: Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE: NEM ) gained 2.36 percent in premarket trade after falling 1.40 percent on Friday Dover Corp (NYSE: DOV ) lost 10.94 percent in premarket trade after rising 20.56 percent on Friday. Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC ) was down 1.23 percent in premarket trade after gaining 0.80 percent on Friday Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ) lost 1.09 percent in premarket trade after gaining 1.47 percent over the past five days.
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Earnings Notable earnings released on Friday included: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.19 on revenue of $154.80 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. Instead, EU leaders, set to meet on Monday to discuss the situation, will likely push for mediation between Ukraine and Russia. European Markets European markets were steady , the UK's FTSE was down 0.01 percent and the eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.46 percent.
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#PreMarket Primer: Friday, February 28: Tension Between Russia And The West Escalates
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The ongoing problems in Ukraine have begun to reach further than the country's borders as tension between the West and Russia ramps up.
On Friday, armed forces took control of two Crimean airports. The men were described by the Ukrainian government as Russian forces, but the Russian government has denied any involvement.
A day earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to perform military exercises just miles from the Ukrainian border. His decision prompted the US to warn Moscow against military intervention.
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In other news around the markets:
Upbeat data from Japan has suggested that the nation's economy will be able to withstand the repercussions of April's planned sales tax increase. The nation's January factory activity increased at its fastest pace in over two years while core inflation remained near five year highs. Facebook share prices have been on the rise after news that the company will acquire Whatsapp Inc. for $19 billion. However, some investors are skeptical as history has shown that every internet acquisition over $10 billion has ended poorly. On Thursday, IBM began a $1 billion restructuring plan by cutting US jobs in several states. The restructuring program is designed to help the company increase profits and boost share prices to $20 a share by the end of 2015. Janet Yellen remained positive about the Federal Reserve's plans at her testimony to the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday and said the recent spate of poor data could be largely explained by the nation's bout of severe weather. Yellen indicated that she intends to stay the course and expects US economic indicators to pick up now that the winter is coming to a close.
Asian Markets
Asian markets ended the week mostly higher; the Shanghai composite gained 0.44 percent and the Shenzhen composite was up 1.15 percent. New Zealand's NZ 50 rose 0.52 percent, but Australia's ASX 200 was down 0.12 percent.
European Markets
European Markets were down across the board; the UK's FTSE lost 0.21 percent and the eurozone's STOXX 600 was down 0.05 percent. France's CAC 40 lost 0.26 percent and the Spanish IBEX was down 0.76 percent.
Commodities
Energy futures for April delivery fell; Brent futures lost 0.31 percent and WTI futures were down 0.39 percent. Precious metals were also lower with gold and silver down 0.35 percent and 0.47 percent respectively. Industrial metals also slid with copper down 0.84 percent and aluminum down 0.37 percent.
Currencies
The euro gained momentum after data showed the nation's inflation was stable at 0.8 percent and the common currency gained 0.58 percent against the dollar. The pound was up 0.39 percent against the dollar and the greenback lost 0.26 percent against the yen.
Earnings
Notable earnings released on Thursday included:
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $1.24, compared to last year's EPS of $1.55 on revenue of $16.71 billion. Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE: CRM ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.00, compared to last year's EPS of $0.13 on revenue of $834.68 million. Hilton Worldwide ( HLT ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.11. Sotheby's (NYSE: BID ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $1.10, compared to last year's EPS of $0.96 on revenue of $291.12 million.
Pre-Market Movers
Stocks moving in the Premarket included:
Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE: CRM ) gained 0.27 percent in premarket trade after rising 3.89 percent on Thursday Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL ) gained 0.10 percent in premarket trade after rising 3.43 percent over the past week. Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ) rose 0.06 percent in premarket trade after gaining 0.98 percent on Thursday. Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ ) lost 0.44 percent in premarket trade after gaining 2.48 percent on Thursday.
Notable earnings releases expected on Friday include:
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.20 on revenue of $101.57 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LINTA ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.45 on revenue of $3.18 billion, compared to last year's EPS of $0.33 on revenue of $3.14 billion.
Economics
Friday's notable economic releases will include Canadian GDP, US GDP, eurozone unemployment, eurozone CPI, and German retail sales.
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Notable earnings releases expected on Friday include: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.20 on revenue of $101.57 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. The ongoing problems in Ukraine have begun to reach further than the country's borders as tension between the West and Russia ramps up. A day earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to perform military exercises just miles from the Ukrainian border.
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Notable earnings releases expected on Friday include: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.20 on revenue of $101.57 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. Earnings Notable earnings released on Thursday included: Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $1.24, compared to last year's EPS of $1.55 on revenue of $16.71 billion. Pre-Market Movers Stocks moving in the Premarket included: Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE: CRM ) gained 0.27 percent in premarket trade after rising 3.89 percent on Thursday Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL ) gained 0.10 percent in premarket trade after rising 3.43 percent over the past week.
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Notable earnings releases expected on Friday include: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.20 on revenue of $101.57 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. Earnings Notable earnings released on Thursday included: Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY ) reported fourth quarter EPS of $1.24, compared to last year's EPS of $1.55 on revenue of $16.71 billion. Pre-Market Movers Stocks moving in the Premarket included: Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE: CRM ) gained 0.27 percent in premarket trade after rising 3.89 percent on Thursday Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL ) gained 0.10 percent in premarket trade after rising 3.43 percent over the past week.
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Notable earnings releases expected on Friday include: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD ) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.20 on revenue of $101.57 million, compared to last year's EPS of $0.26 on revenue of $155.07 million. The pound was up 0.39 percent against the dollar and the greenback lost 0.26 percent against the yen. Pre-Market Movers Stocks moving in the Premarket included: Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE: CRM ) gained 0.27 percent in premarket trade after rising 3.89 percent on Thursday Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL ) gained 0.10 percent in premarket trade after rising 3.43 percent over the past week.
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Earnings Reaction History: 3D Systems Corporation, 44.4% Follow-Through Indicator, 6.1% Sensitive
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Expected Earnings Release: 02/28/2014, Premarket
Avg. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $4,085,910
3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session. Given its history, traders can expect light trading in the issue immediately following its quarterly earnings announcement. Historical earnings event related premarket and after-hours trading activity in DDD indicates that the price change in the extended hours is likely to be of limited value in forecasting additional price movement by the following regular session close.
Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions
Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100%
Average next regular session additional gain: 4.4%
Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (2 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 4.4%.
Last 12 Qtrs Negative Only Price Reactions
Percent of time added to extended-hours losses: 42.9%
Average next regular session additional loss: 4.2%
Over that same historical period, when shares of DDD dropped in the extended-hours in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 42.9% of the time (3 events) the stock dropped further, adding to the extended-hours losses by an average of 4.2% by the following regular session close.
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Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100% Average next regular session additional gain: 4.4% Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (2 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 4.4%. Last 12 Qtrs Negative Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours losses: 42.9% Average next regular session additional loss: 4.2% Over that same historical period, when shares of DDD dropped in the extended-hours in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 42.9% of the time (3 events) the stock dropped further, adding to the extended-hours losses by an average of 4.2% by the following regular session close. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $4,085,910 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session.
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Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100% Average next regular session additional gain: 4.4% Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (2 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 4.4%. Last 12 Qtrs Negative Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours losses: 42.9% Average next regular session additional loss: 4.2% Over that same historical period, when shares of DDD dropped in the extended-hours in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 42.9% of the time (3 events) the stock dropped further, adding to the extended-hours losses by an average of 4.2% by the following regular session close. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $4,085,910 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session.
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Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100% Average next regular session additional gain: 4.4% Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (2 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 4.4%. Last 12 Qtrs Negative Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours losses: 42.9% Average next regular session additional loss: 4.2% Over that same historical period, when shares of DDD dropped in the extended-hours in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 42.9% of the time (3 events) the stock dropped further, adding to the extended-hours losses by an average of 4.2% by the following regular session close. Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $4,085,910 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session.
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Extended-Hours Dollar Volume: $4,085,910 3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is due to issue its quarterly earnings report in the upcoming extended-hours session. Last 12 Qtrs Positive Only Price Reactions Percent of time added to extended-hours gains: 100% Average next regular session additional gain: 4.4% Over the prior three fiscal years (12 quarters), when shares of DDD rose in the extended-hours session in reaction to its earnings announcement, history shows that 100.0% of the time (2 events) the stock posted additional gains in the following regular session by an average of 4.4%. Historical earnings event related premarket and after-hours trading activity in DDD indicates that the price change in the extended hours is likely to be of limited value in forecasting additional price movement by the following regular session close.
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Will Stratasys (SSYS) Miss Earnings Estimates? - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ) is set to report fourth-quarter 2013 results on Mar 3. Last quarter, it posted a negative surprise of 6.67%. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Factors This Past Quarter
Stratasys' third-quarter results were encouraging as it reported better-than-expected sales on the back of solid performances by its Product and Services segments. However, margins were impacted by the MakerBot acquisition and incremental investments.
Although these investments are expected to impact margins in the short run, product launches and global expansion will help Stratasys in the long run to generate incremental sales.
Moreover, the 3D printing market presents a favorable long-term opportunity as a large number of engineers, designers, architects and entrepreneurs are resorting to 3D solutions for their primary designing. Moreover, Stratasys has a huge installed base of 3D printing systems. Therefore, the company should be able to sell related consumables.
Nonetheless, as the company operates in a high-cost business segment, competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. The prevailing economic uncertainty, especially in Europe is affecting the company's volumes. Some customers are delaying their purchases owing to the current economic condition.
Earnings Whispers?
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Stratasys is likely to beat earnings this quarter. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of #1, 2 or 3 for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP: Both the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate stand at 41 cents. Hence, the difference is 0.00%.
Zacks Rank: Stratasys' Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult. We caution against stocks with Zacks Ranks #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions momentum.
Other Stock to Consider
Here are some companies to consider as our model shows these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
AutoZone, Inc. ( AZO ) has earnings ESP of +1.62% and carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
zipRealty Inc. ( ZIPR ) has earnings ESP of +6.67% and carries a Zacks Rank #2.
AUTOZONE INC (AZO): Free Stock Analysis Report
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report
ZIPREALTY INC (ZIPR): Free Stock Analysis Report
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Nonetheless, as the company operates in a high-cost business segment, competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. AUTOZONE INC (AZO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIPREALTY INC (ZIPR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors This Past Quarter Stratasys' third-quarter results were encouraging as it reported better-than-expected sales on the back of solid performances by its Product and Services segments.
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AUTOZONE INC (AZO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIPREALTY INC (ZIPR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Nonetheless, as the company operates in a high-cost business segment, competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. Zacks Rank: Stratasys' Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
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AUTOZONE INC (AZO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIPREALTY INC (ZIPR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Nonetheless, as the company operates in a high-cost business segment, competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. We caution against stocks with Zacks Ranks #4 and 5 (Sell-rated stocks) going into the earnings announcement, especially when the company is seeing negative estimate revisions momentum.
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Nonetheless, as the company operates in a high-cost business segment, competition from big and small players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) adds to the company's concerns. AUTOZONE INC (AZO): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report ZIPREALTY INC (ZIPR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Rank: Stratasys' Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) when combined with a 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult.
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2014-02-27 00:00:00 UTC
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April 11th 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 April 11th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 11th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $74.00 strike price has a current bid of $5.25. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $74.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $68.75 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $75.37/share today.
Because the $74.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 58%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract . Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 7.09% return on the cash commitment, or 60.28% 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 $74.00 strike is located relative to that history:
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 11th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 11th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $75.37/share today.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 11th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 11th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $75.37/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 11th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 11th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $75.37/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 11th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 11th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $75.37/share today.
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2014-02-27 00:00:00 UTC
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Pre-Market Earnings Report for February 28, 2014 : LMCA, NRG, ENDP, DDD, ISIS, IRM, POM, KBR, XLS, ERIE, RHP, PNM
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The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 02/28/2014. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
Liberty Media Corporation ( LMCA ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The media company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $0.54. This value represents a 37.93% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. LMCA missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2013 by -7.35%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for LMCA is 18.73 vs. an industry ratio of 17.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
NRG Energy, Inc. ( NRG ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $0.23. This value represents a 228.57% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for NRG is 36.34 vs. an industry ratio of 9.60, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Endo Health Solutions Inc. ( ENDP ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The drug company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 13 analysts that follow the stock is $0.94. This value represents a 41.98% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year ENDP has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 3rd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 19.64%. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 11 days. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for ENDP is 16.70 vs. an industry ratio of -7.00, 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 December 31, 2013. The computer company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $0.22. This value represents a 12.00% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 96.16 vs. an industry ratio of 43.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ISIS ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The biomedical (gene) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.18. This value represents a 14.29% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year ISIS has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 3rd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 27.59%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for ISIS is -114.37 vs. an industry ratio of -0.40.
Iron Mountain Incorporated ( IRM ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The business services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $0.22. This value represents a 10.00% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for IRM is 26.17 vs. an industry ratio of 14.20, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
PEPCO Holdings, Inc. ( POM ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $0.21. This value represents a 10.53% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for POM is 18.41 vs. an industry ratio of 9.60, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
KBR, Inc. ( KBR ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The engineering company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $0.90. This value represents a 350.00% increase compared to the same quarter last year. KBR missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2013 by -40.85%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for KBR is 12.47 vs. an industry ratio of 16.70.
Exelis Inc. ( XLS ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The aerospace and defense company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $0.46. This value represents a 2.13% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year XLS has met analyst expectations once and beat the expectations the other three quarters. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for XLS is 13.78 vs. an industry ratio of 24.80.
Erie Indemnity Company ( ERIE ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The insurance brokers company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $0.55. This value represents a 1.85% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for ERIE is 23.96 vs. an industry ratio of 32.70.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. ( RHP ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The reit company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $1.06. This value represents a 99.89% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The "days to cover" for this stock exceeds 19 days. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for RHP is 11.48 vs. an industry ratio of 15.40.
PNM Resources, Inc. (Holding Co.) ( PNM ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $0.18. This value represents a 38.46% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for PNM is 18.55 vs. an industry ratio of 9.60, 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 December 31, 2013. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 96.16 vs. an industry ratio of 43.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $0.23.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 96.16 vs. an industry ratio of 43.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $0.23.
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3D Systems Corporation ( DDD ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 96.16 vs. an industry ratio of 43.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for NRG is 36.34 vs. an industry ratio of 9.60, 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 December 31, 2013. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for DDD is 96.16 vs. an industry ratio of 43.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry. In the past year ENDP has beat the expectations every quarter.
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2014-02-24 00:00:00 UTC
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April 19th 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 April 19th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 19th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $75.00 strike price has a current bid of $6.00. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $75.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $69.00 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $77.18/share today.
Because the $75.00 strike represents an approximate 3% 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 59%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract . Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 8.00% return on the cash commitment, or 54.12% 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 $75.00 strike is located relative to that history:
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 19th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 19th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $77.18/share today.
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Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 19th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 19th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $77.18/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 19th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 19th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $77.18/share today.
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At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DDD options chain for the new April 19th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. Investors in 3D Systems Corp. (Symbol: DDD) saw new options become available today, for the April 19th expiration. To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DDD, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $77.18/share today.
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World’s First 3D Printed Metal Gun is a Big Deal
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3D printing took a huge step forward in late 2013 when the world's first 3D printed metal gun successfully fired 50 rounds of ammunition.
What terrifies gun control advocates and government agencies alike is also a huge milestone for the 3D printing industry . A 3D printed metal version of the world's most popular pistol design - the Colt M1911 .45 caliber pistol - has arrived.
The 3D printed metal gun, produced by Texas-based Solid Concepts , isn't the first 3D printed gun, but it is the first one made out of metal components.
"Solid Concepts is debunking the idea that 3D printing isn't a viable solution or isn't ready for mainstream manufacturing," said a company spokesperson.
The previous 3D gun, made by Texas-based Defense Distributed, was made almost entirely of plastic and was a single-shot pistol. While an impressive demonstration of how 3D printing technology can be applied, it was hardly practical.
15 of the gun's 16 pieces were produced with 3D printing in plastic using a second-hand Stratasys ( SSYS ) Dimension SST 3D printer. The final piece, the firing pin and only metal component besides ammunition, was a simple nail available at a hardware store.
The successful test firing from the first 3D gun was a major event. But successful testing of the first 3D printed metal gun is much more significant.
The production of the metal 3D gun was considerably different than that of its plastic predecessor.
Solid Concepts used a kind of 3D printing technology called "laser sintering" rather than stereolithography, the common 3D printing technique which arranges melted plastic layer by layer to produce an object from the bottom up.
Solid Concepts called its method of laser sintering "the most accurate manufacturing process available." The company even claims that this method solves certain porosity issues associated with the traditional method of casting metal parts.
The laser sintering method even eliminates a step in the manufacturing process, one in which the metal parts are machined by hand after casting in order to fit exact specifications.
With Solid Concepts' laser sintering production, the 30+ pieces required to build the gun were produced to exact specifications with no further machining necessary.
A gun that can be printed at home using plans obtained for free on the internet is a terrifying prospect for many. Regardless of your feeling on this issue, one cannot simply deny the brave new world of 3D printed items that is quickly approaching.
That brave new world is a lot closer now after this 3D printed metal gun. Its significance isn't that a home-produced firearm is now available.
The significance is that the 3D printer is no longer a tool for printing plastic trinkets, the kind pictured below.
3D printing is now capable of producing precisely measured components to very complicated machinery. Companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys are among the leaders in an industry that is poised to rapidly change the way our goods are manufactured.
On demand auto parts, construction materials, electrical components, the possibilities are endless.
The precise and interchangeable components of the world's first 3D printed metal gun are just an example of what 3D printing can do.
With base materials of both metals and plastics along with precision manufacturing techniques, 3D printing has arrived. And it is a big deal.
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Companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys are among the leaders in an industry that is poised to rapidly change the way our goods are manufactured. What terrifies gun control advocates and government agencies alike is also a huge milestone for the 3D printing industry . The laser sintering method even eliminates a step in the manufacturing process, one in which the metal parts are machined by hand after casting in order to fit exact specifications.
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Companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys are among the leaders in an industry that is poised to rapidly change the way our goods are manufactured. The 3D printed metal gun, produced by Texas-based Solid Concepts , isn't the first 3D printed gun, but it is the first one made out of metal components. Solid Concepts used a kind of 3D printing technology called "laser sintering" rather than stereolithography, the common 3D printing technique which arranges melted plastic layer by layer to produce an object from the bottom up.
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Companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys are among the leaders in an industry that is poised to rapidly change the way our goods are manufactured. 3D printing took a huge step forward in late 2013 when the world's first 3D printed metal gun successfully fired 50 rounds of ammunition. The 3D printed metal gun, produced by Texas-based Solid Concepts , isn't the first 3D printed gun, but it is the first one made out of metal components.
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Companies like 3D Systems ( DDD ) and Stratasys are among the leaders in an industry that is poised to rapidly change the way our goods are manufactured. 3D printing took a huge step forward in late 2013 when the world's first 3D printed metal gun successfully fired 50 rounds of ammunition. The 3D printed metal gun, produced by Texas-based Solid Concepts , isn't the first 3D printed gun, but it is the first one made out of metal components.
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Stratasys' 3D Printer for Digital Dentistry - Analyst Blog
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Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, recently introduced a new low-cost product, the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D printer, designed for dental and orthodontic labs.
Objet Eden260V Dental includes a special material, VeroDentPlus (MED690) that increases the accuracy and durability of the printing process. This latest model ensures easy operation, accurate results, and a small copier-sized footprint along with quiet operation. The use of Objet Eden260V Dental increases workflow and productivity, thus saving cost and time.
Built on Stratasys' Eden podium, the Objet Eden260V Dental also features high printing speeds, as it is approximately 33.0% quicker compared to other dental 3D printing products. Therefore, it will help Stratasys gain competitive advantages over players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ).
The greater adoption of 3D printing technology is being supported by IDC's growth estimates for the worldwide 3D printer market. The market research firm expects 3D printing revenues and units to grow at a CAGR of 29% and 59%, respectively, for the 2012-2017 period.
Moreover, according to Taiwan Industrial Economics and Knowledge Research Center (IEK), the global 3D printer market will reach 100K units in 2014, and increase to approximately 6 million units by 2018. The launch of this new low-cost 3D printing solution is thus expected to boost Stratasys' market share going forward.
Apart from this, Stratasys also unveiled a new dental material, namely VeroGlaze, which can be used in a number of Stratasys' 3D printers. This material will help dental labs to match tooth color and offer natural looking dental models.
We believe that Stratasys' portfolio of new and innovative products will help it in the long run to generate incremental sales. Moreover, the acquisition of MakerBot is expected to aid its 3D systems business and increase its installed base.
However, the company's ongoing problem in the European region remains a concern. Moreover, Stratasys' continuous investments (acquisitions, integration activities and cross-selling initiatives) are expected to impact margins.
Currently, Stratasys has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Better-ranked stock technology stocks include Micron Technology Inc. ( MU ), which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and Lexmark International Inc. ( LXK ), which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Therefore, it will help Stratasys gain competitive advantages over players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Objet Eden260V Dental includes a special material, VeroDentPlus (MED690) that increases the accuracy and durability of the printing process.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Therefore, it will help Stratasys gain competitive advantages over players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Better-ranked stock technology stocks include Micron Technology Inc. ( MU ), which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and Lexmark International Inc. ( LXK ), which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Therefore, it will help Stratasys gain competitive advantages over players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, recently introduced a new low-cost product, the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D printer, designed for dental and orthodontic labs.
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Therefore, it will help Stratasys gain competitive advantages over players like 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ). 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report LEXMARK INTL (LXK): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stratasys Ltd. ( SSYS ), a 3D printing company, recently introduced a new low-cost product, the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D printer, designed for dental and orthodontic labs.
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Mid-Afternoon Market Update: JC Penney Drops as S&P Looks to Hold on Above 1800
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Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded up 0.93 percent to 16,252.35 while the NASDAQ surged 0.84 percent to 4,299.92. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.85 percent to 1,851.10.
Leading and Lagging Sectors Telecommunications services sector surged 2.44%, saw Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: VOD ) as the top gainer. Gainers in the sector included NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ ), with shares up 3 percent, and Allot Communications (NASDAQ: ALLT ), with shares up 4.7 percent. In trading on Monday, basic materials shares gained 0.32 percent. Among the sector stocks,Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE: CLF ) was down more than 2.2 percent, while KMG Chemicals (NYSE: KMG ) tumbled around 5.7 percent.
Top Headline Men's Wearhouse (NYSE: MW ) raised its cash tender offer for Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (NASDAQ: JOSB ) to $63.50 per share from $57.50 per share.
Equities Trading UP J.C.Penney (NYSE: JCP ) fell on Monday's session, dropping 6.74 percent to $5.255 after a Clevland Research report published midway through the morning said the company was "well positioned to increase promotions in the first half of 2014", which appeared to upset the street.
Shares of GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ: GTAT ) got a boost, shooting up 14.79 percent to $13.90 after the company reported upbeat Q4 earnings.
TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TQNT ) was also up, gaining 27.19 percent to $11.74 after the company and RFMD (NASDAQ: RFMD ) announced their plans to combine in an all-stock deal.
Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Cogent Communications Group (NASDAQ: CCOI ) were down 5.52 percent to $38.01 after FBR Capital downgraded the stock from Market Perform to Underperform. Armstrong World Industries (NYSE: AWI ) shares tumbled 9.60 percent to $53.58 after the company reported downbeat Q4 earnings.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 6.12 percent to $75.80 after the company caught a downgrade to an Underperform rating at Bank of America and a drop in price target from $90 to $65.
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.58 percent to $102.79, while gold traded up 1.04 percent to $1,337.80.
Silver traded up 1.18 percent Monday to $22.05, while copper fell 0.72 percent to $3.23.
Eurozone European shares were higher today. The Spanish Ibex Index rose 1.21 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB Index climbed 0.42 percent.
Meanwhile, the German DAX surged 0.54 percent and the French CAC 40 climbed 0.87 percent while U.K. shares gained 0.41 percent.
Economics The Chicago Fed National Activity Index came in at -0.39 in January, versus economists' expectations for a reading of -0.20.
The Markit Services PMI fell to 52.7 in February, versus a prior reading of 56.7. However, economists were expecting a reading of 56.9.
The Dallas Fed general business activity index fell to 0.30 in February, versus a prior reading of 3.80. However, economists were expecting a reading of 3.00.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 6.12 percent to $75.80 after the company caught a downgrade to an Underperform rating at Bank of America and a drop in price target from $90 to $65. Equities Trading UP J.C.Penney (NYSE: JCP ) fell on Monday's session, dropping 6.74 percent to $5.255 after a Clevland Research report published midway through the morning said the company was "well positioned to increase promotions in the first half of 2014", which appeared to upset the street. Equities Trading DOWN Shares of Cogent Communications Group (NASDAQ: CCOI ) were down 5.52 percent to $38.01 after FBR Capital downgraded the stock from Market Perform to Underperform.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 6.12 percent to $75.80 after the company caught a downgrade to an Underperform rating at Bank of America and a drop in price target from $90 to $65. Leading and Lagging Sectors Telecommunications services sector surged 2.44%, saw Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: VOD ) as the top gainer. Gainers in the sector included NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ ), with shares up 3 percent, and Allot Communications (NASDAQ: ALLT ), with shares up 4.7 percent.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 6.12 percent to $75.80 after the company caught a downgrade to an Underperform rating at Bank of America and a drop in price target from $90 to $65. Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded up 0.93 percent to 16,252.35 while the NASDAQ surged 0.84 percent to 4,299.92. Gainers in the sector included NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ ), with shares up 3 percent, and Allot Communications (NASDAQ: ALLT ), with shares up 4.7 percent.
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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) was also down, falling 6.12 percent to $75.80 after the company caught a downgrade to an Underperform rating at Bank of America and a drop in price target from $90 to $65. Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded up 0.93 percent to 16,252.35 while the NASDAQ surged 0.84 percent to 4,299.92. Gainers in the sector included NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ ), with shares up 3 percent, and Allot Communications (NASDAQ: ALLT ), with shares up 4.7 percent.
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Benzinga Weekly Preview: Last Of The Retailers Reporting
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The number of companies expected to report earnings next week is significantly lower than previous weeks, however investors will be watching several hot retailers: JC Penney (NYSE: JCP ), Macy's (NYSE: M ), Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ).
Earnings
JC Penney
Like 2013, JC Penney has not fared well in 2014. Shares are down almost 40 percent YTD and even dropped below five dollars at the beginning of February. Analysts are expecting the company to announce a $0.76 loss versus a $1.95 loss for the same quarter last year. Despite optimistic earnings, revenue is predicted to be 3.94 billion, down 3.55 percent YoY.
Citi Research slapped a Neutral rating on JC Penney last week with a $6.50 price target. "In our view, JCP has a number of initiatives in place to bring her back to stores and improve margins including: (1) restoring private label brands & enhancing national brand assortment (2) selling through of legacy inventory & ensuring appropriate core and basics inventory levels (3) improving the home business (4) restoring initial markups necessary to support the return to promotional department store strategies (5) strategic store closures." Citi cites execution and liquidity concerns as reasons to be hesitant about a recovery.
Citi explains potential liquidity issues: "At the end of 3Q13 JCP had net debt of $4.4Bn or $17.41 per share based on cash of $1.2bn and total debt of $5.6bn. We estimate that JCP will have a FCF burn of $2.2bn by YE2013 and $350mm in YE2014, assuming revenue growth of +4-5% and capex of $300mm (per company guidance) for 2014. We note that capex averaged $800mm over the last three years, and this would represent a significant decline in spending. In our view, stronger sales are required to restore healthy FCF, however we acknowledge that bolstering the flagging brand may be difficult in the long run given JCP is cutting investment."
Morgan Stanley on the other hand is less optimistic about the retailer's recovery. Analysts reiterated an Underweight rating and lowered their price target to four dollars.
"The stock has fallen 44% YTD and broke through our prior $6 PT. Our new PT is derived from applying peer avg. EV/EBITDA multiple to our 2017 estimate and discounting back after adjusting for debt. Our base case assumptions may prove too optimistic and we will re-evaluate post 4Q EPS and management's 2014 outlook. 4Q call is Wed Feb 26 after the close." In order to reach the base case four dollar estimate, JC Penney will have to deliver "positive comps in 2014-2016 and recover margins steadily. Cash balance continues to deteriorate through FY16. JCP achieves slightly positive EPS by FY17."
Macy's
Contrary to JC Penney, Macy's has fared much better in 2013 and 2014. The company is expected to announce 9.04 percent YoY earnings growth and a small revenue drop.
Citi Research initiated Macy's with a Buy rating and $63 dollar price. They explain their logic: "We initiate on Macy's with a Buy rating as we model consistently attractive +2-4% comp on solid product execution, localization efforts, and an improving macroeconomic picture." Citi bases their price target off a multiple of "~12x on our 2015 EPS estimate to derive our target price of $63. We choose a multiple in the upper quadrant of the 5 year P/E range as we believe Macy's will post attractive consistent +2-4% comp growth on solid product execution, localization efforts, omni-channel capabilities and an improving macroeconomic picture."
Nomura also initiated the company with a Buy rating, but put on a more optimistic $65 price target. "During a 2013 of difficult trends in the department store industry, Macy's emerged a clear winner. The company's com - driving M.O.M. strategy, scale, and strong vendor relationships have led to outperformance relative to our Broadlines & Department Stores universe in a difficult and rapidly changing department store landscape,which we believe Macy's is well-equipped to navigate. We expect ongoing momentum to continue into 2014."
Kohl's
Kohl's legged Macy's in 2013, but performed inline with the market. The anticipated EPS of $1.54 is down 5.52 percent YoY. Revenue is also expected to drop.
Like JC Penney, Citi Research initiated Kohl's with a Neutral rating. Their analysts have a $55 price target on the stock. They explain their rationale, "We initiate on KSS with a Neutral rating, as we wait to see if KSS can broaden appeal and increase traffic through renewed focus on national brands, a new beauty department, expansion of the loyalty program, optimized advertising, and enhanced omni-channel capabilities. We do believe this will happen, over time. We are impressed with KSS superior returns to shareholders, but remain concerned about greater weather sensitivity, as well as comps below off-price competitors TJX & ROST." The $55 price target is based on an 11 times multiple for 2015.
Nomura also has a Buy rating on the retailer, but a slightly more bullish $57 price target. A focus on national brands and push for loyalty programs are expected to boost top line growth. "11.6x our 2014E EPS, a ~26% discount to our Broadlines & Department Stores universe and the least expensive stock in our coverage on a P/E basis, the shares offer an attractive entry point given the company's demonstrated capital allocation commitment toward share repurchase and dividend. We believe Kohl's is undervalued given its competitive operating margins and productivity relative to its department store competitors."
SolarCity
Moving away from retail, it will be interesting to see how Elon Musk's other public company can also beat earnings. SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY ) is expected to lose just $0.55 per share versus $1.10 for the same period last year. Revenue is expected to grow 17.45 percent to 43.07 million.
Deutsche Bank recently initiated the company with a Buy rating and $90 price target. "SCTY is one of the pioneers in the residential solar leasing market and is poised to benefit from accelerating growth of distributed generation as retail electricity customers switch to solar and increasing number of US states achieve grid parity by 2016 timeframe. We expect SCTY's installed bas e of solar customers to roughly double exiting 2014 and believe growth could accelerate in the 2015/16 timeframe. Declining system costs, customer acquisition costs, financing costs and rising volumes should drive significant scale benefits and operating leverage in the model."
On the other hand Baird downgraded the stock to neutral, but maintained their $81 price target. They explain their rationale, "SCTY has demonstrated its ability to maintain/gain market share in the N.A.
residential rooftop market, but we believe the current valuation prices in much of its growth/execution. Furthermore, we believe risk vs. reward now warrants a Neutral rating. We would look for accelerated growth and continued system and financing cost reductions to become more constructive on the name.
"Our price target is based on our estimates of the net present value of SCTY's current contracted projects and our estimates of projects deployed from 2014 through 2017. We use a 6% discount rate for initial contracts and 8% for renewal contracts and have discounted the cash flows to YE:2014."
Economics
The biggest economic announcement set for next week is the GDP reading. Analysts are expecting 2.7 percent quarter over quarter growth. Initial and continuing jobless claims are always a figure to keep track of. After Decembers horrible nonfarm payroll reading and January's miss (despite a bullish reaction), many investors are questioning stability of domestic job markets.
Monday
Earnings: Solarcity (NASDAQ: SCTY ) Economics: Services PMI, Chicago Fed National Activity
Tuesday
Earnings: Home Depot (NYSE: HD ), Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL ), Office Depot (NYSE: ODP ), and Macy's (NYSE: M ) Economics: House Price Index
Wednesday
Earnings: Lowe's (NYSE: LOW ), Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD ), Target (NYSE: TGT ), Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS ), TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX ), JCPenney (NYSE: JCP ) and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU )
Thursday
Earnings: Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ) Economics: Durable Good Orders
Friday
Earnings: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) Economics: Consumer Spending, GDP, Michigan Consumer Sentiment
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Monday Earnings: Solarcity (NASDAQ: SCTY ) Economics: Services PMI, Chicago Fed National Activity Tuesday Earnings: Home Depot (NYSE: HD ), Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL ), Office Depot (NYSE: ODP ), and Macy's (NYSE: M ) Economics: House Price Index Wednesday Earnings: Lowe's (NYSE: LOW ), Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD ), Target (NYSE: TGT ), Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS ), TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX ), JCPenney (NYSE: JCP ) and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU ) Thursday Earnings: Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ) Economics: Durable Good Orders Friday Earnings: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) Economics: Consumer Spending, GDP, Michigan Consumer Sentiment (c) 2014 Benzinga.com. In our view, stronger sales are required to restore healthy FCF, however we acknowledge that bolstering the flagging brand may be difficult in the long run given JCP is cutting investment." They explain their logic: "We initiate on Macy's with a Buy rating as we model consistently attractive +2-4% comp on solid product execution, localization efforts, and an improving macroeconomic picture."
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Monday Earnings: Solarcity (NASDAQ: SCTY ) Economics: Services PMI, Chicago Fed National Activity Tuesday Earnings: Home Depot (NYSE: HD ), Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL ), Office Depot (NYSE: ODP ), and Macy's (NYSE: M ) Economics: House Price Index Wednesday Earnings: Lowe's (NYSE: LOW ), Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD ), Target (NYSE: TGT ), Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS ), TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX ), JCPenney (NYSE: JCP ) and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU ) Thursday Earnings: Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ) Economics: Durable Good Orders Friday Earnings: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) Economics: Consumer Spending, GDP, Michigan Consumer Sentiment (c) 2014 Benzinga.com. They explain their logic: "We initiate on Macy's with a Buy rating as we model consistently attractive +2-4% comp on solid product execution, localization efforts, and an improving macroeconomic picture." We choose a multiple in the upper quadrant of the 5 year P/E range as we believe Macy's will post attractive consistent +2-4% comp growth on solid product execution, localization efforts, omni-channel capabilities and an improving macroeconomic picture."
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Monday Earnings: Solarcity (NASDAQ: SCTY ) Economics: Services PMI, Chicago Fed National Activity Tuesday Earnings: Home Depot (NYSE: HD ), Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL ), Office Depot (NYSE: ODP ), and Macy's (NYSE: M ) Economics: House Price Index Wednesday Earnings: Lowe's (NYSE: LOW ), Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD ), Target (NYSE: TGT ), Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS ), TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX ), JCPenney (NYSE: JCP ) and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU ) Thursday Earnings: Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ) Economics: Durable Good Orders Friday Earnings: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) Economics: Consumer Spending, GDP, Michigan Consumer Sentiment (c) 2014 Benzinga.com. The number of companies expected to report earnings next week is significantly lower than previous weeks, however investors will be watching several hot retailers: JC Penney (NYSE: JCP ), Macy's (NYSE: M ), Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ). "In our view, JCP has a number of initiatives in place to bring her back to stores and improve margins including: (1) restoring private label brands & enhancing national brand assortment (2) selling through of legacy inventory & ensuring appropriate core and basics inventory levels (3) improving the home business (4) restoring initial markups necessary to support the return to promotional department store strategies (5) strategic store closures."
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Monday Earnings: Solarcity (NASDAQ: SCTY ) Economics: Services PMI, Chicago Fed National Activity Tuesday Earnings: Home Depot (NYSE: HD ), Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL ), Office Depot (NYSE: ODP ), and Macy's (NYSE: M ) Economics: House Price Index Wednesday Earnings: Lowe's (NYSE: LOW ), Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD ), Target (NYSE: TGT ), Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS ), TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX ), JCPenney (NYSE: JCP ) and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU ) Thursday Earnings: Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ) Economics: Durable Good Orders Friday Earnings: 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) Economics: Consumer Spending, GDP, Michigan Consumer Sentiment (c) 2014 Benzinga.com. The company is expected to announce 9.04 percent YoY earnings growth and a small revenue drop. Citi bases their price target off a multiple of "~12x on our 2015 EPS estimate to derive our target price of $63.
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Tough Period for the Retail Sector - Earnings Preview
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Tough Period for the Retail Sector
The Retail sector is in focus this week, with a number of major retailers like Target ( TGT ), Macy's ( M ), Gap ( GPS ), Home Depot ( HD ) and others releasing quarter results. It has been a tough period for the sector, as Wal-Mart ( WMT ) recently reconfirmed, with weather adding to the sector's many other challenges. In total, we will see Q4 results from almost 550 companies releasing results this week, including 43 S&P 500 members. This is the last major reporting week of this earnings season, as by the end of the week we will have seen Q4 results from more than 97% of the S&P 500 members.
The final quarter of the year is the seasonally strongest for the retail sector. But the last holiday season was challenging for many retailers from the get go, with a tough competitive environment forcing heavy promotions on many to move merchandise. Weather wasn't much of a problem earlier on in the quarter, but has been outright nasty ever since.
The chart below shows how estimates for the sector for the final quarter of 2013 have evolved lately. Please note that the current growth estimate of -4.5% represents a composite of the 25 S&P 500 retail sector companies that have reported and the 17 still to come.
The Retail sector's Q4 problems have continued into the current period as well, with most companies guiding lower for 2014 Q1, as we saw recently with Wal-Mart ( WMT ) and Nordstrom ( JWN ). The chart below shows how 2014 Q1 earnings expectations for the sector have evolved since the Q4 reporting season got underway.
In fairness to Retail, they are hardly the only one suffering negative estimate revisions as 2014 Q1 estimates for most of the other sectors have been moving in that direction as well. As has been the case for more than a year now, the predominant tone of management guidance was negative this earnings season as well, prompting estimates for Q1 to come down.
The chart below shows the evolution of 2014 Q1 earnings estimates for the S&P 500 as a whole since the start of the current earnings season.
Q4 Earnings Scorecard ( as of Friday, 2/21/2014 )
Total earnings for the 444 S&P 500 members that have reported already, combined accounting for 93.4% of the index's total market capitalization, are up +10.2% from the same period last year, with a 'beat ratio' of 68.2% and a median surprise of +2.4%. Total revenues are barely in the positive column, up only +0.7%, with a revenue 'beat ratio' of 60.6% and a median surprise of +0.7%.
More companies have beat earnings and revenue expectations than has been the case in recent quarters, as the chart below shows. Perhaps expectations had fallen a bit low ahead of the Q4 reporting season.
The earnings growth rate for these 444 companies is better than what we saw from this same group of companies in Q3 and the 4-quarer average. A big contributor to the strong Q4 earnings growth is easy comparisons for three companies - Bank of America ( BAC ), Verizon ( VZ ), and Travelers ( TRV ). Exclude these three companies and total earnings growth for the S&P 500 companies that have reported drops to +6.2% from the 'headline' +10.2%, which is about where growth has been in recent quarters.
The revenue growth rate is notably weak, but that's primarily because of the Finance and Energy sectors.
Prudential Financial ( PRU ) had an unusually large top-line gain in the year-earlier quarter and is a big reason for the Finance sector's -8.8% drop in reported revenues. Excluding these two sectors, total revenue growth for the S&P 500 improves to +3.5%, an unchanged growth pace for the same group of companies in Q3 and modestly above the 4-quarter average of +3.2%. What this means is that top-line growth is weak, but it's not as weak as the 'headline' +0.7% gain would make you believe.
The Composite Growth Picture
The 'composite' picture for Q4, where we combine results from the 444 companies that have reported already with the 56 still to come, is for growth rate of +9.2%. This will be the highest quarterly growth pace of 2013, with easy comparisons playing a non-trivial role in propping up the growth pace. The +9.2% growth rate compares to +5.0% in Q3 and +4.0% in Q2.
Finance remains a big growth driver in Q4 - total earnings growth for the S&P 500 in Q4 drop to +6.3% once the sector is excluded. Energy continues to be a drag on aggregate growth, with total earnings for the sector expected to be down -10.3% in Q4 after declining -8.4% in Q3. Excluding the Energy sector, total Q4 earnings for the S&P 500 would be up +12.1% vs. +6.9% in Q3.
Technology earnings are expected be up +5.0% after the +5.6% gain in Q3. While Google ( GOOG ) and Facebook ( FB ) did extremely well, the sector overall has had a good earnings season as well. With Q4 results from 98.2% of the sector's total market capitalization already out, total earnings for the sector are up +5.2% on +4.5% higher revenues. These growth rates aren't materially different from what we saw from this same group of companies in Q3, but the beat ratios are notably better, indicating that expectations may have fallen a bit too low in the run up to the start of the reporting season.
Of the Tech sector companies that have reported already (62 out of 65 Tech sector companies in the S&P 500 accounting for 98.2% of the sector's total market cap have reported results), 85.5% have beat earnings expectations, up from Q3's 72.6% earnings beat ratio and the 4-quarter average of 74.2%. Positive revenue surprises have been materially widespread relative to recent quarters as well, with Q4 revenue beat ratio currently tracking 74.2% vs. 62.9% in Q3 and the 4-quarter average of 56.5%.
Lack of corporate capital spending has been an issue for the sector for some time and the consensus view is that we will see a turnaround on that front later this year. We haven't heard anything yet that will add to our confidence in that expectation. But this optimistic view is a big contributor to the expected upturn in the Tech sector's growth estimate later this year. Total earnings for the sector are expected to be up +9.9% this year and +11.0% in 2015, a pronounced acceleration from the flat reading in 2013.
For a more detailed look at the Q4 earnings season, please check our weekly Earnings Trends report .
Monday-2/24
There is not much on theeconomic calendartoday, while earnings reports from Vornado Realty ( VNO ) and Tenet Healthcare ( THC ) are the only notable reports, both after the close.
Tuesday -2/25
We will get the December Case-Shiller home price index as well as the final February Consumer Confidence numbers from the Conference Board.
Home Depot ( HD ), Macy's ( M ), and Toll Brothers ( TOL ) are among the notable companies reporting results today, all in the morning.
Zacks Earnings ESP, or Expected Surprise Prediction, our proprietary leading indicator of earnings surprises, is showing Home Depot coming out an earnings beat.
To get a better understanding of Zacks Earnings Surprise Predictor, please click here .
Wednesday-2/26
The January New Home sales numbers in the morning are expected to have lost ground, for the same reason that was supposedly responsible for keeping Housing Starts under pressure last week.
Target ( TGT ), Lowes ( LOW ), L Brands ( LB ) and Dollar Tree ( DLTR ) are among the companies reporting in the morning, while J.C. Penney ( JCP ) will report after the close.
Thursday -2/27
In addition to weekly Jobless Claims, we will get the January Durable Goods orders report that is expected to show a 'headline' decline of -1% after the much steeper -4.2% drop in December.
Best Buy ( BBY ) and Kohl's ( KSS ) are the notable reports in the morning, while Salesforce.com ( CRM ) and Monster Beverage ( MNST ) will report after the close.
Friday-2/28
A busy day on theeconomic calendar with the second read on Q4 GDP, Pending Home sales, Chicago PMI, and the final Michigan Sentiment survey coming out. The GDP growth pace is expected to be revised down - from the originally released +3.2% to +2.4%.
A number of major utilities will be reporting results today as is 3D Systems ( DDD ).
Here is a list of the 544 companies reporting this week, including 43 S&P 500 members.
BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report
BEST BUY (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report
SALESFORCE.COM (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report
3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report
DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report
FACEBOOK INC-A (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report
GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOG): Free Stock Analysis Report
GAP INC (GPS): Free Stock Analysis Report
HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report
PENNEY (JC) INC (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report
NORDSTROM INC (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report
KOHLS CORP (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report
L BRANDS INC (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report
LOWES COS (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report
MACYS INC (M): Free Stock Analysis Report
MONSTER BEVERAG (MNST): Free Stock Analysis Report
PRUDENTIAL FINL (PRU): Free Stock Analysis Report
TARGET CORP (TGT): Free Stock Analysis Report
TENET HEALTH (THC): Free Stock Analysis Report
TOLL BROTHERS (TOL): Free Stock Analysis Report
TRAVELERS COS (TRV): Free Stock Analysis Report
VORNADO RLTY TR (VNO): Free Stock Analysis Report
VERIZON COMM (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report
WAL-MART STORES (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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A number of major utilities will be reporting results today as is 3D Systems ( DDD ). BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report BEST BUY (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report SALESFORCE.COM (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report FACEBOOK INC-A (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOG): Free Stock Analysis Report GAP INC (GPS): Free Stock Analysis Report HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report PENNEY (JC) INC (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report NORDSTROM INC (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report KOHLS CORP (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report L BRANDS INC (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report LOWES COS (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report MACYS INC (M): Free Stock Analysis Report MONSTER BEVERAG (MNST): Free Stock Analysis Report PRUDENTIAL FINL (PRU): Free Stock Analysis Report TARGET CORP (TGT): Free Stock Analysis Report TENET HEALTH (THC): Free Stock Analysis Report TOLL BROTHERS (TOL): Free Stock Analysis Report TRAVELERS COS (TRV): Free Stock Analysis Report VORNADO RLTY TR (VNO): Free Stock Analysis Report VERIZON COMM (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report WAL-MART STORES (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Prudential Financial ( PRU ) had an unusually large top-line gain in the year-earlier quarter and is a big reason for the Finance sector's -8.8% drop in reported revenues.
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BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report BEST BUY (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report SALESFORCE.COM (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report FACEBOOK INC-A (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOG): Free Stock Analysis Report GAP INC (GPS): Free Stock Analysis Report HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report PENNEY (JC) INC (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report NORDSTROM INC (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report KOHLS CORP (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report L BRANDS INC (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report LOWES COS (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report MACYS INC (M): Free Stock Analysis Report MONSTER BEVERAG (MNST): Free Stock Analysis Report PRUDENTIAL FINL (PRU): Free Stock Analysis Report TARGET CORP (TGT): Free Stock Analysis Report TENET HEALTH (THC): Free Stock Analysis Report TOLL BROTHERS (TOL): Free Stock Analysis Report TRAVELERS COS (TRV): Free Stock Analysis Report VORNADO RLTY TR (VNO): Free Stock Analysis Report VERIZON COMM (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report WAL-MART STORES (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A number of major utilities will be reporting results today as is 3D Systems ( DDD ). Tough Period for the Retail Sector The Retail sector is in focus this week, with a number of major retailers like Target ( TGT ), Macy's ( M ), Gap ( GPS ), Home Depot ( HD ) and others releasing quarter results.
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BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report BEST BUY (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report SALESFORCE.COM (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report FACEBOOK INC-A (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOG): Free Stock Analysis Report GAP INC (GPS): Free Stock Analysis Report HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report PENNEY (JC) INC (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report NORDSTROM INC (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report KOHLS CORP (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report L BRANDS INC (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report LOWES COS (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report MACYS INC (M): Free Stock Analysis Report MONSTER BEVERAG (MNST): Free Stock Analysis Report PRUDENTIAL FINL (PRU): Free Stock Analysis Report TARGET CORP (TGT): Free Stock Analysis Report TENET HEALTH (THC): Free Stock Analysis Report TOLL BROTHERS (TOL): Free Stock Analysis Report TRAVELERS COS (TRV): Free Stock Analysis Report VORNADO RLTY TR (VNO): Free Stock Analysis Report VERIZON COMM (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report WAL-MART STORES (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A number of major utilities will be reporting results today as is 3D Systems ( DDD ). Exclude these three companies and total earnings growth for the S&P 500 companies that have reported drops to +6.2% from the 'headline' +10.2%, which is about where growth has been in recent quarters.
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A number of major utilities will be reporting results today as is 3D Systems ( DDD ). BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report BEST BUY (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report SALESFORCE.COM (CRM): Free Stock Analysis Report 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report FACEBOOK INC-A (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report GOOGLE INC-CL A (GOOG): Free Stock Analysis Report GAP INC (GPS): Free Stock Analysis Report HOME DEPOT (HD): Free Stock Analysis Report PENNEY (JC) INC (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report NORDSTROM INC (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report KOHLS CORP (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report L BRANDS INC (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report LOWES COS (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report MACYS INC (M): Free Stock Analysis Report MONSTER BEVERAG (MNST): Free Stock Analysis Report PRUDENTIAL FINL (PRU): Free Stock Analysis Report TARGET CORP (TGT): Free Stock Analysis Report TENET HEALTH (THC): Free Stock Analysis Report TOLL BROTHERS (TOL): Free Stock Analysis Report TRAVELERS COS (TRV): Free Stock Analysis Report VORNADO RLTY TR (VNO): Free Stock Analysis Report VERIZON COMM (VZ): Free Stock Analysis Report WAL-MART STORES (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Exclude these three companies and total earnings growth for the S&P 500 companies that have reported drops to +6.2% from the 'headline' +10.2%, which is about where growth has been in recent quarters.
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3D Printer Industry: Next Big Thing Or No Big Deal?
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Manufacturers of 3D printers and materials have been getting mixed signals lately from Wall Street. Analysts laud the industry's long-term growth prospects, but waver on just how much growth to expect, and when.
That uncertainty aided the recent slide in shares of leading 3D printer manufacturers such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ),ExOne ( XONE ) andVoxeljet ( VJET ).
Each of those companies makes printing machines and systems that can produce three-dimensional objects from computer data. The gear can be used to design complex manufacturing tools or let your kid create a toy at home.
The global industry is expected to more than triple over the next several years as manufacturers expand the size and scope of the products.
3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, has become more pervasive in a variety of different commercial and industrial applications. Companies use it to design everything from auto parts and aircraft components to prosthetic limbs, architectural models and energy systems.
The two top players -- 3D Systems and Stratasys -- both saw share prices hit record highs during the first week of January.
Since then, however, the stocks have been in retreat. 3D Systems has recovered to about 17% below its January high. Stratasys is down about 8% off its high.
Shares have been hurt, in part, by lowered expectations for near-term growth. Analysts are also uncertain over how to value stocks still trying to scratch their way into the mass market.
A recent note from analyst Bobby Burleson of Canaccord Genuity said he expects 2014 to be a year of "growing complexity for the investment landscape" in 3D printing.
"Recent history has seen the sector emerge from the skepticism of 'why now? -- 3D Systems and Stratasys have been around for a long time -- to a broader acceptance," Burleson noted.
Skepticism then gave way to rising reservations about valuations. "Many of the investors we spoke with in 2012 and 2013 (were) actively working to understand the sector while waiting for a pullback," Burleson wrote.
There is also concern over how 3D printing companies will maintain the growth rate of recent years.
Most see the solution in technologies designed for sales to consumers and professionals.
"A lot of it depends on their ability to deliver competitive costs in high-volume production,"
"They need to address the markets for consumers and professionals in addition to the traditional industrial markets," said Hendi Susanto, analyst at Gabelli.
Some analysts, including James Kim of Nomura Equity Research, see "excessive market optimism" about the 3D printing sector. Growth potential in the consumer market remains uncertain, in his view, and the industry lacks mass-production capability.
1. Business
3D Systems and Stratasys are the dominant 3D printer players, with 12-month trailing sales of $460 million and $400 million, respectively. ExOne ranks third with 12-month trailing sales of $42 million, followed by Voxeljet with $14 million.
3D Systems makes content-to-print solutions -- 3D printers, materials, on-demand custom parts services. It also provides content creation and design productivity software platforms. Its products are most often used in commercial settings like the aerospace/defense, health care and automotive industries, as well as consumer applications and hobbies.
It gets just more than half of its revenue from the U.S., with Europe accounting for about 28% and Asia 16%.
Stratasys specializes in high-performance and professional 3D printers and consumable materials for rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing applications. It makes applications for industrial, commercial and consumer use, and gets more than half of its revenue from North America, with about 29% coming from Europe and 16% from Asia.
ExOne focuses exclusively on the industrial market, making 3D printing machines and products to the specifications of customers. About half of its revenue is from Germany, with the U.S. accounting for 27% and Japan 24%.
Germany's Voxeljet is the only non-U.S. company in the mix. It specializes in large-format 3D printers for industrial and commercial clients, mainly in the aerospace, automotive, entertainment and engineering sectors. The lion's share of its business -- about 85% -- comes from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Of the two industry leaders, 3D Systems has a bigger stake in metal 3D printing, thanks partly to its buyout last year of Phenix Systems, a French maker of direct metal selective laser sintering 3D printers.
However, a December report from FBR Capital said Stratasys might expand its product portfolio by acquiring a metal 3D printer.
"A key gap in the company's product/technology portfolio is in metals," FBR analyst Ajay Kejriwal noted. "Management has indicated interest in looking into metal in a very serious way. A move into this space could round out an already impressive portfolio."
2. Market/Climate
Analyst Susanto, citing data from Wohlers Associates, puts the global market for 3D printers at $2.2 billion in 2012, rising to $6 billion in 2017 and $10.9 billion in 2021.
Industry researcher Freedonia Group offers a slightly more conservative estimate. In its recent report titled "World 3D Printing to 2017," Freedonia said demand for 3D printing "is projected to rise more than 20% per year to $5 billion in 2017."
The industry is scattered with small, privately held players, though many are being snapped up as the industry consolidates.
3D Systems has been a particularly busy acquirer. The Rock Hill, S.C., company has made more than 40 acquisitions in the last three years, diversifying its product line and expanding its market share.
Stratasys hasn't been nearly as active on the M&A front. However, it probably made the biggest splash last year with its $400 million buyout in August of MakerBot, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based upstart that specializes in affordable 3D printers for the home and office.
Susanto estimates that about 60% of MakerBot sales go to the 3D desktop professional market, which includes architectural design companies, product development applications and aerospace applications.
Meanwhile, Stratasys has worked to increase MakerBot's exposure to consumer markets.
"MakerBot is now available in 42Microsoft ( MSFT ) stores, and Stratasys has established relationships withAmazon (AMZN) andAutoDesk (ADSK) as resellers," Susanto said.
3. Outlook
Financially, 3D printing companies have run into a few more head winds lately. Stratasys last month projected 2014 EPS below street estimates, though the company's revenue outlook exceeded expectations.
Analysts expect 3D Systems to deliver a 19% decline in earnings when it reports its 2013 Q4 results on Feb. 28. That would give the company a 5% annual EPS gain for the year, down from 77% in 2012 and 81% in 2011. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters project a 1% EPS gain in 2014.
ExOne, which is due to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results next month, lowered its 2013 revenue outlook on Jan. 14. It cited sales delayed by customers in Russia, India, Mexico and France.
The slowing trend notwithstanding, analysts don't sound too worried about the industry.
"Monthly orders and quarterly numbers will only tell a small piece of the story," analyst Brian Blair of Wedge Partners noted in a recent report. "We believe this is a multi-year story that is only beginning to unfold."
The bigger story, he says, is that prices of printing machines are destined to drop. The sector will need volume gains at both the low and high ends to maintain momentum.
Freedonia Group projects some of those volume gains will be in the medical and dental markets, "with especially good opportunities expected in dental applications such as braces, prostheses, crowns, bridges, dental aligners and models for dental restoration procedures."
Other growth markets for 3D printing products include consumer products like jewelry, toys and consumer electronics, and aerospace, which Freedonia reckons will deliver above-average growth.
Analysts expect the U.S. to remain the largest global market at more than 40% of global sales, though Western Europe and China should be strong growth areas as well.
4. Technology
The basic technology used by modern 3D printer manufacturers dates back more than 30 years, to when 3D Systems founder Chuck Hull invented and patented what he dubbed "stereolithography."
The technology continues to advance as 3D printers are used in more applications. But the main focus is on building machines that can do more things at a lower price.
Do a Web search for cheap 3D printers and you'll find some personal models listed for as little as a few hundred dollars. Most of these are offered by smaller, privately held firms. On its website, 3D Systems lists personal 3D printers starting at $1,299.
Meanwhile, high-end, industrial grade printers can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Analyst Blair says the industry is "on the cusp of disruption in the manufacturing sector" as 3D printing sector evolves.
The timing of breakthrough to mass adoption "isn't at all clear," Blair noted. "What is clear is that the capabilities of 3D printers are getting better every six months, and the ease of use is improving, as is the quality of what is available under $1,000."
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 uncertainty aided the recent slide in shares of leading 3D printer manufacturers such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ),ExOne ( XONE ) andVoxeljet ( VJET ). However, it probably made the biggest splash last year with its $400 million buyout in August of MakerBot, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based upstart that specializes in affordable 3D printers for the home and office. "Monthly orders and quarterly numbers will only tell a small piece of the story," analyst Brian Blair of Wedge Partners noted in a recent report.
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That uncertainty aided the recent slide in shares of leading 3D printer manufacturers such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ),ExOne ( XONE ) andVoxeljet ( VJET ). Susanto estimates that about 60% of MakerBot sales go to the 3D desktop professional market, which includes architectural design companies, product development applications and aerospace applications. Stratasys last month projected 2014 EPS below street estimates, though the company's revenue outlook exceeded expectations.
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That uncertainty aided the recent slide in shares of leading 3D printer manufacturers such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ),ExOne ( XONE ) andVoxeljet ( VJET ). "A lot of it depends on their ability to deliver competitive costs in high-volume production," "They need to address the markets for consumers and professionals in addition to the traditional industrial markets," said Hendi Susanto, analyst at Gabelli. Of the two industry leaders, 3D Systems has a bigger stake in metal 3D printing, thanks partly to its buyout last year of Phenix Systems, a French maker of direct metal selective laser sintering 3D printers.
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That uncertainty aided the recent slide in shares of leading 3D printer manufacturers such as3D Systems ( DDD ),Stratasys ( SSYS ),ExOne ( XONE ) andVoxeljet ( VJET ). Most see the solution in technologies designed for sales to consumers and professionals. Growth potential in the consumer market remains uncertain, in his view, and the industry lacks mass-production capability.
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3D Systems to Acquire Digital PlaySpace - Analyst Blog
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After a series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships and lower preliminary results, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is back in news for its decision to acquire Digital PlaySpace, a proprietary, innovative and immersive digital play platform that connects brands, retailers and consumers to 3D printable play activities. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Through this acquisition, both the companies intend to offer a unique experience for children as well as parents by enabling them to create a prototype of the digital Dollhouse or the Dreamhouse that they have created using the digital play platform.
Digital PlaySpace is essentially a game design and development studio that offers a portal that creates engaging play across multiple platforms. The company has two offerings under its platform. The first is Digital Dollhouse, a virtual dollhouse where one can create ones Victorian or modern Beachhouse by decorating photo-realistic 3D dollhouses with a range of items from wallpapers and paint to furniture and accessories. Digital Dollhouse was launched in 2008 and has over 6 million virtual rooms created to date.
The Dreamhouse Designer on Facebook is a similar concept, which allows players to become virtual designers and create multiple types of rooms by pulling in items from all over the Web and sharing them with friends and family.
3D Systems and Digital PlaySpace intend to make this possible through Cubify - the digital portal of the former for all things 3D. It can be termed as a virtual shop for the best 3D printed goods, design with apps and tutorials on 3D printing at home. It's a place where 3D printing turns ideas into real objects. A customer can create own designs and print on the Cube or CubeX 3D printers or have the company printed.
Increasingly, designing and 3D printing technology as per individual preferences are expected to gain popularity, moving forward. This technology has a presence in almost every field such as manufacturing toys and candies, consumer products and electronics, automotives, home décor, MedTech and jewelry among others.
The greater adoption of 3D printing technology is also being supported by IDC's growth estimates for the worldwide 3D printer market. The research firm expects 3D printing revenues and units to grow at a CAGR of 29% and 59%, respectively, for the 2012-2017 period. Further, IDTechEx Market Research estimates the market for printed electronics (under $5 billion in 2012) to grow rapidly to $35 billion in 2020 and an astounding $300 billion by 2030.
Moreover, according to Taiwan Industrial Economics and Knowledge Research Center (IEK), the global 3D printer market will reach 100K units in 2014, and increase to approximately 6 million units by 2018.
These estimates are a positive for 3D Systems as it is a leading provider of 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced on-demand custom parts for professionals and consumers. The company's solutions currently work on materials like plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles.
3D Systems expects that 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.
Moreover, synergies from the recent acquisitions and recent collaborations with Hasbro ( HAS ) and The Hershey Co . ( HSY ) are added positives for the company. In addition, the company's innovation in the medical products market was commendable. On Feb 18, 3D Systems had printed a hybrid Exoskeleton robotic suit by partnering Ekso Bionics, a robotic exoskeleton company. The 3D printed Ekso-Suit was made for a patient who was paralyzed from waist down after a skiing accident.
3D Systems currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Other better ranked stock includes Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ) having a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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After a series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships and lower preliminary results, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is back in news for its decision to acquire Digital PlaySpace, a proprietary, innovative and immersive digital play platform that connects brands, retailers and consumers to 3D printable play activities. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Digital PlaySpace is essentially a game design and development studio that offers a portal that creates engaging play across multiple platforms.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After a series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships and lower preliminary results, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is back in news for its decision to acquire Digital PlaySpace, a proprietary, innovative and immersive digital play platform that connects brands, retailers and consumers to 3D printable play activities. Further, IDTechEx Market Research estimates the market for printed electronics (under $5 billion in 2012) to grow rapidly to $35 billion in 2020 and an astounding $300 billion by 2030.
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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After a series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships and lower preliminary results, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is back in news for its decision to acquire Digital PlaySpace, a proprietary, innovative and immersive digital play platform that connects brands, retailers and consumers to 3D printable play activities. Through this acquisition, both the companies intend to offer a unique experience for children as well as parents by enabling them to create a prototype of the digital Dollhouse or the Dreamhouse that they have created using the digital play platform.
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After a series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships and lower preliminary results, 3D Systems Corp. ( DDD ) is back in news for its decision to acquire Digital PlaySpace, a proprietary, innovative and immersive digital play platform that connects brands, retailers and consumers to 3D printable play activities. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Through this acquisition, both the companies intend to offer a unique experience for children as well as parents by enabling them to create a prototype of the digital Dollhouse or the Dreamhouse that they have created using the digital play platform.
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Shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ) increased 4.48% on Tuesday's trade on news that the 3D printing solutions provider had printed a hybrid Exoskeleton robotic suit by partnering Ekso Bionics, a robotic exoskeleton company. The 3D printed Ekso-Suit - the first of its kind - was made for Amanda Boxtel, who was paralyzed from waist down after a skiing accident in 1992 in Aspen.
The current collaboration between 3D Systems and Ekso Bionics signifies the greater adoption of 3D technology not only in the field of industrial manufacturing but also in the MedTech industry. Most importantly, Ekso Bionics was rated very highly by Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine and named among five start-ups that could revolutionize the MedTech sector.
The magazine also stated that 3D printing technologies could enhance a variety of medical products such as ear implants, organs and tissues, and prosthetics and exoskeletons among other things.
The greater adoption of 3D printing technology is also being supported by IDC's growth estimates for the worldwide 3D printer market. The research firm expects 3D printing revenues and units to grow at a CAGR of 29% and 59%, respectively, for the 2012-2017 period.
Moreover, according to Taiwan Industrial Economics and Knowledge Research Center (IEK), the global 3D printer market will reach 100K units in 2014, and increase to approximately 6 million units by 2018.
These estimates are incrementally positive for 3D Systems as it is a leading provider of 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced on-demand custom parts for professionals and consumers. The company's solutions currently work on materials like plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles.
The company expects that its portfolio of new and innovative products will lead to more than 30% organic growth in the next couple of years, thereby enhancing its margins and earnings.
Moreover, synergies from the recent acquisitions and recent collaborations with Hasbro ( HAS ) and The Hershey Co. ( HSY ) are added positives for the company.
However, 3D Systems is aggressively investing in R&D to maintain its premier place in the 3D printing industry. Competition from other 3D printing peers such as Stratasys ( SSYS ), ExOne Company and Voxeljet, and a high cost structure remain the headwinds.
Currently, 3D Systems carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ) increased 4.48% on Tuesday's trade on news that the 3D printing solutions provider had printed a hybrid Exoskeleton robotic suit by partnering Ekso Bionics, a robotic exoskeleton company. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Most importantly, Ekso Bionics was rated very highly by Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine and named among five start-ups that could revolutionize the MedTech sector.
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Shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ) increased 4.48% on Tuesday's trade on news that the 3D printing solutions provider had printed a hybrid Exoskeleton robotic suit by partnering Ekso Bionics, a robotic exoskeleton company. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): 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 ( DDD ) increased 4.48% on Tuesday's trade on news that the 3D printing solutions provider had printed a hybrid Exoskeleton robotic suit by partnering Ekso Bionics, a robotic exoskeleton company. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. These estimates are incrementally positive for 3D Systems as it is a leading provider of 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced on-demand custom parts for professionals and consumers.
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Shares of 3D Systems ( DDD ) increased 4.48% on Tuesday's trade on news that the 3D printing solutions provider had printed a hybrid Exoskeleton robotic suit by partnering Ekso Bionics, a robotic exoskeleton company. 3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD): Free Stock Analysis Report HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report HERSHEY CO/THE (HSY): Free Stock Analysis Report STRATASYS LTD (SSYS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The current collaboration between 3D Systems and Ekso Bionics signifies the greater adoption of 3D technology not only in the field of industrial manufacturing but also in the MedTech industry.
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