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Q: I noticed a number of questions recently concerning STC and I thought your members may be interested in the response I received when I asked my Hedge Fund (who follow the stock closely and are bullish) about the recent results:

We thought the STC quarter was strong. Gross profits were up 20% YoY and cash earnings were up 89% YoY. They lowered revenue guidance but increased EBITDA guidance.
Recurring revenue (service business) as a % of revenue

20% in 2018

30+% in 2019

40-50% in 2020

*Margins have followed suite

The conference call was very informative and the focus continues to be growing recurring revenues and profits

Feel free to publish this if you think it is of value.

Cheers
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 04, 2020
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I was planning to sell the position in a couple of years when I am retired and in a lower tax bracket. I am now wondering if I should take the tax hit, and buy something with a dividend and more growth like MSFT.

Thanks!
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Thank you for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on February 24, 2020
Q: After a recent run to $2.75 H on Jan 16,STC retreated to $2.38 on Jan 21.Any reason? Is this a good point to add to my 1% position(p/p $2.47)especially in light of the sharp drop in Asian markets & U.S. futures today? Also your expectations of eps & revenue of its Q2 on Feb 27. Txs for u usual great services & views Looking forward to seeing Ryan on BNN,Feb 26
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 24, 2020
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