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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Google, Advanced Micro Devices, Microsoft and Alarm.com
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – May 27, 2021 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL - Free Report) , Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD - Free Report) , Microsoft Corporation (MSFT - Free Report) and Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:
4 Stocks to Watch Amid Rising Adoption of IoT
The Internet of Things (“IoT”) is becoming increasingly popular, thanks to the rapid wave of digitization that is leading to IoT being adopted across various sectors. What allows IoT to be beneficial is the fact that users have the ability to collect data from various connected devices and study them with the help of technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, which in turn, leads to improved results.
So, what are the areas in which IoT is witnessing rapid adoption? One of them happens to be smart homes. As consumers continue to purchase smart devices, with the help of IoT, they are gaining more control over the usage of such devices as IoT creates a network of connected smart devices.
Notably, this allows users to personalize their smart devices per their convenience while monitoring other aspects of their homes like security. Moreover, wearables are making use of IoT to collect data about the wearer’s health and share that information as and when required.
Meanwhile, IoT is also finding its usage in industrial automation. With the help of industrial IoT, manufacturers can collect and analyze data from various interconnected equipment to increase efficiency and improve productivity. Moreover, a report by Research and Markets stated that industrial IoT allows businesses to continue their operations from a remote location while also saving time and money, as cited in a GlobeNewswire article.
The retail segment is also witnessing an increasing dependence on IoT. This is because IoT allows retailers to collect data related to their customers to better understand their needs and preferences, thereby leading them to be more engaged with their customers. Customers can be offered recommendations suited to their likings, which can eventually lead them to find the product that they are looking for.
Markedly, this demand for IoT in the retail segment has been made possible due to the rising popularity of online shopping, which looks ready to grow even further. In fact, a report by eMarketer stated that in 2021, e-commerce as a percentage of retail sales, is expected to increase to 19.5% from 18% in 2020, and reach 21.8% by 2024.
Reflective of the positive developments that IoT is bringing across various segments, it is only fitting that the global IoT market looks poised to grow. Notably, a report by Verified Market Research stated that the global IoT market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 19.98% from 2020 to 2027.
4 Stocks to Keep a Close Eye On
IoT looks set to continue its growth path in the near term, thanks to the many conveniences it provides to varied segments. Hence, this makes it a good time to keep an eye on companies that stand to benefit from this rising adoption of IoT. Notably, we have selected four such stocks that carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Alphabet’s Google offers its Cloud IoT Core platform, which in combination with other services on the Cloud IoT platform, provides a complete solution for IoT data. Moreover, the company offers a range of connected smart home devices like the Google Nest Mini. It currently has a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings increased 27.1% over the past 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is nearly 50%.
Advanced Micro Devices provides AMD Embedded product portfolio that enables IoT solutions. Notably, the company’s Ryzen Embedded V-Series System-on-Chips enable IoT gateways with learning and decision-making capabilities. It currently has a Zacks Rank #2. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings increased 10.9% over the past 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 65.9%.
Microsoft offers Azure IoT Hub, which provides a cloud-based solution back end for connecting devices. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings increased 5.8% over the past 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 35.4%.
Alarm.com provides interactive security solutions to control and monitor their security systems, as well as connected security devices, including door locks, motion sensors, among others. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings increased 1.2% over the past 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the next five years is 20%.
+1,500% Growth: One of 2021’s Most Exciting Investment Opportunities
In addition to the stocks you read about above, would you like to see Zacks’ top picks to capitalize on the Internet of Things (IoT)? It is one of the fastest-growing technologies in history, with an estimated 77 billion devices to be connected by 2025. That works out to 127 new devices per second.
Zacks has released a special report to help you capitalize on the Internet of Things’s exponential growth. It reveals 4 under-the-radar stocks that could be some of the most profitable holdings in your portfolio in 2021 and beyond.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Google, Advanced Micro Devices, Microsoft and Alarm.com
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – May 27, 2021 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL - Free Report) , Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD - Free Report) , Microsoft Corporation (MSFT - Free Report) and Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:
4 Stocks to Watch Amid Rising Adoption of IoT
The Internet of Things (“IoT”) is becoming increasingly popular, thanks to the rapid wave of digitization that is leading to IoT being adopted across various sectors. What allows IoT to be beneficial is the fact that users have the ability to collect data from various connected devices and study them with the help of technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, which in turn, leads to improved results.
So, what are the areas in which IoT is witnessing rapid adoption? One of them happens to be smart homes. As consumers continue to purchase smart devices, with the help of IoT, they are gaining more control over the usage of such devices as IoT creates a network of connected smart devices.
Notably, this allows users to personalize their smart devices per their convenience while monitoring other aspects of their homes like security. Moreover, wearables are making use of IoT to collect data about the wearer’s health and share that information as and when required.
Meanwhile, IoT is also finding its usage in industrial automation. With the help of industrial IoT, manufacturers can collect and analyze data from various interconnected equipment to increase efficiency and improve productivity. Moreover, a report by Research and Markets stated that industrial IoT allows businesses to continue their operations from a remote location while also saving time and money, as cited in a GlobeNewswire article.
The retail segment is also witnessing an increasing dependence on IoT. This is because IoT allows retailers to collect data related to their customers to better understand their needs and preferences, thereby leading them to be more engaged with their customers. Customers can be offered recommendations suited to their likings, which can eventually lead them to find the product that they are looking for.
Markedly, this demand for IoT in the retail segment has been made possible due to the rising popularity of online shopping, which looks ready to grow even further. In fact, a report by eMarketer stated that in 2021, e-commerce as a percentage of retail sales, is expected to increase to 19.5% from 18% in 2020, and reach 21.8% by 2024.
Reflective of the positive developments that IoT is bringing across various segments, it is only fitting that the global IoT market looks poised to grow. Notably, a report by Verified Market Research stated that the global IoT market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 19.98% from 2020 to 2027.
4 Stocks to Keep a Close Eye On
IoT looks set to continue its growth path in the near term, thanks to the many conveniences it provides to varied segments. Hence, this makes it a good time to keep an eye on companies that stand to benefit from this rising adoption of IoT. Notably, we have selected four such stocks that carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Alphabet’s Google offers its Cloud IoT Core platform, which in combination with other services on the Cloud IoT platform, provides a complete solution for IoT data. Moreover, the company offers a range of connected smart home devices like the Google Nest Mini. It currently has a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings increased 27.1% over the past 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is nearly 50%.
Advanced Micro Devices provides AMD Embedded product portfolio that enables IoT solutions. Notably, the company’s Ryzen Embedded V-Series System-on-Chips enable IoT gateways with learning and decision-making capabilities. It currently has a Zacks Rank #2. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings increased 10.9% over the past 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 65.9%.
Microsoft offers Azure IoT Hub, which provides a cloud-based solution back end for connecting devices. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings increased 5.8% over the past 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 35.4%.
Alarm.com provides interactive security solutions to control and monitor their security systems, as well as connected security devices, including door locks, motion sensors, among others. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings increased 1.2% over the past 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the next five years is 20%.
+1,500% Growth: One of 2021’s Most Exciting Investment Opportunities
In addition to the stocks you read about above, would you like to see Zacks’ top picks to capitalize on the Internet of Things (IoT)? It is one of the fastest-growing technologies in history, with an estimated 77 billion devices to be connected by 2025. That works out to 127 new devices per second.
Zacks has released a special report to help you capitalize on the Internet of Things’s exponential growth. It reveals 4 under-the-radar stocks that could be some of the most profitable holdings in your portfolio in 2021 and beyond.
Click here to download this report FREE >>
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