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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Adobe Inc., Altria Group, Inc., and Marriott International, Inc
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – February 18, 2022 – 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: Adobe Inc. (ADBE - Free Report) , Altria Group, Inc. (MO - Free Report) , and Marriott International, Inc. (MAR - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Analyst Reports for Adobe, Altria Group and Marriott International
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Adobe Inc. (ADBE - Free Report) , Altria Group, Inc. (MO - Free Report) , and Marriott International, Inc. (MAR - Free Report) . These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
Shares of Adobe have underperformed the Zacks Computer - Software industry over the past year (-2.2% vs. +13.8%), however the company is still benefiting from strong demand for its cloud products. Per the Zacks analyst, the company’s Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Adobe Experience Cloud products are helping it drive top-line growth.
Additionally, rising subscription revenues and solid momentum across the mobile apps remain major positives. Growth in emerging markets, robust online video creation demand, strong Acrobat adoption and improving average revenue per user are steady tailwinds.
The Zacks analyst remains optimistic about Adobe’s market position, compelling product lines, persistent innovation and solid adoption of Creative Cloud and Adobe marketing cloud. Further, the company’s strong balance sheet is another positive. However, lower end-market demand and high acquisition expenses are perceived as major overhangs.
Shares of Altria Group have underperformed the Zacks Tobacco industry over the past six month period (+5.0% vs. +12.3%), however the company continues to gain from strong pricing, per the Zacks analyst. During the fourth quarter of 2021, higher pricing across the Smokeable and Oral Tobacco segments aided performance. Higher pricing contributed to adjusted operating income across the Smokeable unit.
For 2022, the company envisions 4-7% growth in the bottom line, which is likely to be more weighted toward the second half. Altria continues to assess the macroeconomic impacts of the pandemic on adult tobacco consumers, such as stay-at-home practices and disposable income. The company also continues to assess the impacts of any supply-chain or distribution-related disruption.
Shares of Marriott International have outperformed the Zacks Hotels and Motels industry over the past year (+38.9% vs. +18.6%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company is benefiting from its focus on expansion initiatives, digital innovation and the loyalty program.
The company is gaining from the reopening of the international borders and leniency in travel restrictions. Marriott is consistently trying to expand its worldwide presence and capitalize on the demand for hotels in the international markets.
However, a resurgence in coronavirus cases in several parts of the world might hurt the company’s performance. Although RevPAR is improving sequentially, it is still below the pre-pandemic level.
Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) and IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV).
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Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +25.4% per year. So be sure to give these hand-picked 7 your immediate attention.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Adobe Inc., Altria Group, Inc., and Marriott International, Inc
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – February 18, 2022 – 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: Adobe Inc. (ADBE - Free Report) , Altria Group, Inc. (MO - Free Report) , and Marriott International, Inc. (MAR - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Analyst Reports for Adobe, Altria Group and Marriott International
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Adobe Inc. (ADBE - Free Report) , Altria Group, Inc. (MO - Free Report) , and Marriott International, Inc. (MAR - Free Report) . These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
You can see all of today’s research reports here >>>
Shares of Adobe have underperformed the Zacks Computer - Software industry over the past year (-2.2% vs. +13.8%), however the company is still benefiting from strong demand for its cloud products. Per the Zacks analyst, the company’s Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Adobe Experience Cloud products are helping it drive top-line growth.
Additionally, rising subscription revenues and solid momentum across the mobile apps remain major positives. Growth in emerging markets, robust online video creation demand, strong Acrobat adoption and improving average revenue per user are steady tailwinds.
The Zacks analyst remains optimistic about Adobe’s market position, compelling product lines, persistent innovation and solid adoption of Creative Cloud and Adobe marketing cloud. Further, the company’s strong balance sheet is another positive. However, lower end-market demand and high acquisition expenses are perceived as major overhangs.
(You can read the full research report on Adobe here >>>)
Shares of Altria Group have underperformed the Zacks Tobacco industry over the past six month period (+5.0% vs. +12.3%), however the company continues to gain from strong pricing, per the Zacks analyst. During the fourth quarter of 2021, higher pricing across the Smokeable and Oral Tobacco segments aided performance. Higher pricing contributed to adjusted operating income across the Smokeable unit.
For 2022, the company envisions 4-7% growth in the bottom line, which is likely to be more weighted toward the second half. Altria continues to assess the macroeconomic impacts of the pandemic on adult tobacco consumers, such as stay-at-home practices and disposable income. The company also continues to assess the impacts of any supply-chain or distribution-related disruption.
(You can read the full research report on Altria Group here >>>)
Shares of Marriott International have outperformed the Zacks Hotels and Motels industry over the past year (+38.9% vs. +18.6%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company is benefiting from its focus on expansion initiatives, digital innovation and the loyalty program.
The company is gaining from the reopening of the international borders and leniency in travel restrictions. Marriott is consistently trying to expand its worldwide presence and capitalize on the demand for hotels in the international markets.
However, a resurgence in coronavirus cases in several parts of the world might hurt the company’s performance. Although RevPAR is improving sequentially, it is still below the pre-pandemic level.
(You can read the full research report on Marriott International here >>>)
Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) and IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV).
7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days
Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."
Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +25.4% per year. So be sure to give these hand-picked 7 your immediate attention.
See them now >>
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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.