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Home Depot Navigating Macroeconomic Uncertainty Well
Nov 13, 2024
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Image: Home Depot’s shares are flirting with all-time highs.
Looking to fiscal 2024 guidance, Home Depot expects total sales to increase 4% including SRS Distribution and the 53rd week, up from the prior forecast of 2.5%-3.5%. The 53rd week is expected to add $2.3 billion to total sales, while its SRS acquisition is expected to contribute roughly $6.4 billion in incremental sales. Comparable sales are expected to decline roughly 2.5% for the 52-week period compared to fiscal 2023 and down 3%-4% previously. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is expected to decline roughly 1% from $15.25 in fiscal 2023, including the 53rd week and better than prior expectations calling for a 1%-3% decline. Shares yield 2.2% at the time of this writing.
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Ameresco’s Backlog Continues to Build
Nov 11, 2024
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Image: Ameresco’s backlog of future business remains strong and growing.
Looking to full year 2024 guidance, Ameresco expects revenue in the range of $1.7-$1.8 billion, up 27% at the midpoint of the range. Gross margin is targeted in the range of 16%-16.5%, while adjusted EBITDA is targeted to grow 35% at the midpoint of the range, to $210-$230 million. Non-GAAP earnings per share is targeted in the range of $1.15-$1.35. We continue to like Ameresco’s backlog build, as we continue to monitor its debt position and adjusted operating cash flow trends closely. The firm remains an idea in the ESG Newsletter portfolio.
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Valuentum's Best Ideas Newsletter Portfolio
Nov 10, 2024
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We disclose the holdings of the portfolio of the Best Ideas Newsletter in this article. This portfolio can always be found in each edition of the monthly Best Ideas Newsletter.
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Nov 10, 2024
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View previous editions of the Best Ideas Newsletter in this article.
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