Despite some worries related to recent changes to Facebook’s (FB) News Feed, the company reported another outstanding quarter with revenues rising 47% and operating leverage again evident even as the company continues to caution about increased spending. More importantly, the company’s words and tone when discussing the impact of changes that could limit time spent […]
Northlake’s Style model moved to a neutral reading for February, showing no favoritism for growth vs. value. This change leads to the sale of one half of client positions in the Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) with proceeds reinvested into the Russell 1000 Value (IWD). IWF and IWD are now equal position sizes in client accounts. […]
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Comcast (CMCSA) reported an inline quarter with upside in the closely watched video and broadband subscriber metrics. Consolidated revenues grew 4% and adjusted EBITDA was flat after taking into account $171mm in employee bonuses related to tax reform. The cable business grew revenues 3% and adjusted EBITDA 4% as margins expanded. NBC Universal had 4% […]
Northlake’s Market Cap model shifted from small cap to mid cap to start 2018. The Style model still recommends growth although the underlying indicators shifted strongly toward value. The new mid cap signal shifts the Style model from small cap growth to large growth since the Style model will only be in small cap mode […]
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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported better-than-expected top and bottom line 3Q17 results. The strong quarter flowed through to increases in 2017 sales and earnings guidance. Important game launches including Destiny 2 and Call of Duty:WWII appear to have gone well so far. Other key franchises such as Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush continue to […]
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There are no changes to the recommendations from Northlake’s Market Cap and Style models for December. The Market Cap model remains on a small cap signal for the second consecutive month and the Style model favors growth for the third consecutive month. The signals from both models strengthened slightly for December. Client positions following the […]
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During November, Liberty Media reported third quarter earnings and hosted its annual analyst meeting. A portion of the Northlake client base owns stock in companies controlled by Liberty Media including Formula One Group (FWONA/FOWNK) and Liberty Sirius (LSXMA/LSXMK). Liberty regularly creates tracking stocks or spins off companies they control. We have gradually sold off many […]
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Third quarter results at MGM Resorts International (MGM) were above expectations, largely due to a boost from two massively popular boxing events during the prior three months. MGM also benefited from slightly above average luck on gaming profits. The strong results were offset by disappointing guidance for the fourth quarter after MGM experienced elevated reservation […]
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Facebook (FB) reported very strong 3Q17 results with both sales and earnings substantially better than expected, largely driven by lower than expected expenses for the second straight quarter. The company has now spent less than their initial annual expense guidance for the past two years, demonstrating operational discipline even while investing for growth. FB noted […]
TV stocks have had a good rally in the past week for the first time since May. Among Northlake positions, this includes Disney (DIS), CBS Corporation (CBS), and Nexstar Media Group (NXST). Each has rallied between 5-10% off of at or near 2017 lows. The challenges facing TV have metastasized this year. The issues are […]
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Cleaning Up News Feed Not Slowing Facebook
Despite some worries related to recent changes to Facebook’s (FB) News Feed, the company reported another outstanding quarter with revenues rising 47% and operating leverage again evident even as the company continues to caution about increased spending. More importantly, the company’s words and tone when discussing the impact of changes that could limit time spent […]
Moving to Neutral on Growth vs. Value
Northlake’s Style model moved to a neutral reading for February, showing no favoritism for growth vs. value. This change leads to the sale of one half of client positions in the Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) with proceeds reinvested into the Russell 1000 Value (IWD). IWF and IWD are now equal position sizes in client accounts. […]
Comcast Reality Ahead of Fears
Comcast (CMCSA) reported an inline quarter with upside in the closely watched video and broadband subscriber metrics. Consolidated revenues grew 4% and adjusted EBITDA was flat after taking into account $171mm in employee bonuses related to tax reform. The cable business grew revenues 3% and adjusted EBITDA 4% as margins expanded. NBC Universal had 4% […]
Shifting Away from Small Caps to Begin 2018
Northlake’s Market Cap model shifted from small cap to mid cap to start 2018. The Style model still recommends growth although the underlying indicators shifted strongly toward value. The new mid cap signal shifts the Style model from small cap growth to large growth since the Style model will only be in small cap mode […]
Activision Blizzard Experiences Step Change in Shift to Digital
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported better-than-expected top and bottom line 3Q17 results. The strong quarter flowed through to increases in 2017 sales and earnings guidance. Important game launches including Destiny 2 and Call of Duty:WWII appear to have gone well so far. Other key franchises such as Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush continue to […]
Sticking With Small Cap and Small Cap Growth To Yearend
There are no changes to the recommendations from Northlake’s Market Cap and Style models for December. The Market Cap model remains on a small cap signal for the second consecutive month and the Style model favors growth for the third consecutive month. The signals from both models strengthened slightly for December. Client positions following the […]
Liberty Media Third Quarter Review
During November, Liberty Media reported third quarter earnings and hosted its annual analyst meeting. A portion of the Northlake client base owns stock in companies controlled by Liberty Media including Formula One Group (FWONA/FOWNK) and Liberty Sirius (LSXMA/LSXMK). Liberty regularly creates tracking stocks or spins off companies they control. We have gradually sold off many […]
MGM Resorts Overcoming Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain
Third quarter results at MGM Resorts International (MGM) were above expectations, largely due to a boost from two massively popular boxing events during the prior three months. MGM also benefited from slightly above average luck on gaming profits. The strong results were offset by disappointing guidance for the fourth quarter after MGM experienced elevated reservation […]
Facebook Demonstrates Continued Expense Discipline and Rapid Growth
Facebook (FB) reported very strong 3Q17 results with both sales and earnings substantially better than expected, largely driven by lower than expected expenses for the second straight quarter. The company has now spent less than their initial annual expense guidance for the past two years, demonstrating operational discipline even while investing for growth. FB noted […]
Is the Bottom In for TV Stocks?
TV stocks have had a good rally in the past week for the first time since May. Among Northlake positions, this includes Disney (DIS), CBS Corporation (CBS), and Nexstar Media Group (NXST). Each has rallied between 5-10% off of at or near 2017 lows. The challenges facing TV have metastasized this year. The issues are […]