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Q: Analysts are estimating ATD.B's 2022 YE results for earnings growth to be flat, 2023 EPS to grow 5%, then EPS to grow at 8.5% for the next 5 subsequent years. I use a Stock Selection Guide to estimate the annual return for the next 5 years assuming these growth rates and it comes in at about 8% including the dividend. Doesn't seem like a high enough return to warrant purchase at the current price. What are your thoughts on this?
I assume analysts get their estimates from the forecasts of ATD.B, yet I was unable to locate any company forecasts/outlook in press releases or annual reports.
Have you come across any company forecasts in your research?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on November 02, 2021
Q: I need to do some trimming of Lightspeed due to substantial gains since purchase at $20 to $25. I am undecided though as to whether to wait for the quarterly report which I think comes out on Nov.4. I read the estimates in your answer to a recent question, $124 m revenue and loss of $0.18. In your opinion would meeting these estimates provide stability to the stock price. Do you know of any general consensus out there as to whether it will meet, miss or beat estimates. I realize this last question involves some guess work so please feel free to leave it out in your response.
As always many thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 28, 2021
Q: Earlier this am you commented on SHOP earnings.

"SHOP reported EPS of 81 cents vs $1.13 expected. Sales were $1.12B vs $1.15B estimates. Gross merchandise value was $41.88B vs $43.43B estimated. It did, as expected, say the commerce market may be impacted by supply chain delays. But it also did say the full year outlook is consistent with prior February assumptions. This is the company's first 'miss' and the stock is down 5% in the pre-market. "

When I saw your comments I had a single malt (just kidding) prepping for a $100+ drop on top of the weakness the stock has had recently.

So at 1015 I mustered up enough courage to look at the stock and to my amazement it was up $80.

I thought i knew something about trading/investing but each day that passes humbles you more and more in this business doesn't it?

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on October 28, 2021
Q: Good Morning,
Two ?s here: I put in a buy on SU before markets opened with a limit 21 cents above yesterdays close. It didn't fill, and now the stock is up about $2.50.
How would you approach putting an order in prior to market opening on this sort of event?
And do you think there is more room to run on the share price based on the quarter, dividend increase and share by back news?
Thanks,
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Tim on October 28, 2021