Disney (DIS) reported a rare miss on sales and earnings in the fiscal second quarter of 2016. The disappointing results were driven by weakness in the consumer products and media networks segments. The studio segment continued to produce excellent results, driven by Zootopia in the quarter. Parks and resorts also performed well in the quarter, […]
Liberty Global (LBTYK) reported slightly disappointing 1Q16 earnings. However, the 2016 was maintained and the long-term story is intact. Management made a strong case that any shortfalls were not unexpected based on internal budgeting and investors and analysts seemed to buy it as the shares finished positive after starting lower in response to the headlines. […]
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Liberty Media reported results following its split into three tracking stocks. Northlake sold the shares that track ownership of the Atlanta Braves, the team’s new stadium, and the real estate development adjacent to the stadium. We continue to hold shares in Liberty Sirius (LSXMA/LSXMK) and Liberty Media (LMCA/LMCK). We read nothing in the quarterly reports […]
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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) bounced back from a disappointing end to 2015 with a strong beat on sales and earnings in the first quarter of 2016. ATVI also increased guidance for 2016. Based on the first quarter and management commentary on the conference call, we believe analyst estimates could be revised higher throughout the year as […]
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Comcast (CMCSA) reported another good quarter, seemingly a habit for the company. Against a lot of noise and negative headline regarding cord cutting, cord shaving, anti-cable regulation, and technological change, the company continues to execute superbly. The latest quarterly results were issued almost simultaneously with the acquisition of DreamWorks Animation (DWA). CMCSA paid a steep […]
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Apple (AAPL) reported a disappointing quarter and issued guidance for the June quarter that was below expectations. Missing the quarter on revenue and EPS is highly unusual for Apple. There have been times in the past where guidance was considered disappointing but missing against consensus expectations on revenue and EPS is unusual. Shipments of iPhones […]
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In our initial blog post on Facebook (FB), we noted that the shares could reach $140 based on $4.00 in EPS power in 2017. After another blowout quarter in 1Q16, 2017 estimates now average over $4.50. Our confidence in the $140 price target has risen and that level may prove conservative. FB reported revenue growth […]
ClubCorp (MYCC) reported another solid quarter further putting to bed the bear case that has led the stock to decline by more than 30% in 2016. The concerns have revolved around the Texas economy, membership trends, lack of margin expansion and return on recent acquisitions, high debt levels, and declining participation in golf. Each of […]
Northlake’s Market Cap model shifted to mid cap from large cap for May. As a result, client holdings in the S&P 500 that are linked to the model will be sold and proceeds reinvested in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY). There is no change to the neutral reading from the Style model, so client […]
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Google (GOOG/GOOGL) reported slightly disappointing revenue and lower than expected EPS against elevated street expectations for 1Q16. The shares are trading down by -5-6% this morning. The decline in the stock is understandable but Northlake does not feel there is much to worry about in terms of the key trends that drive Google’s business. We […]
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Disney: Consumer Products Frozen, ESPN Melting
Disney (DIS) reported a rare miss on sales and earnings in the fiscal second quarter of 2016. The disappointing results were driven by weakness in the consumer products and media networks segments. The studio segment continued to produce excellent results, driven by Zootopia in the quarter. Parks and resorts also performed well in the quarter, […]
Liberty Global On Track Despite Weak Start to Year
Liberty Global (LBTYK) reported slightly disappointing 1Q16 earnings. However, the 2016 was maintained and the long-term story is intact. Management made a strong case that any shortfalls were not unexpected based on internal budgeting and investors and analysts seemed to buy it as the shares finished positive after starting lower in response to the headlines. […]
Liberties on Plan Post Trackers
Liberty Media reported results following its split into three tracking stocks. Northlake sold the shares that track ownership of the Atlanta Braves, the team’s new stadium, and the real estate development adjacent to the stadium. We continue to hold shares in Liberty Sirius (LSXMA/LSXMK) and Liberty Media (LMCA/LMCK). We read nothing in the quarterly reports […]
Activision Blizzard Gets Back on Track
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) bounced back from a disappointing end to 2015 with a strong beat on sales and earnings in the first quarter of 2016. ATVI also increased guidance for 2016. Based on the first quarter and management commentary on the conference call, we believe analyst estimates could be revised higher throughout the year as […]
Despite a Wall of Worry, Comcast Continues to Perform
Comcast (CMCSA) reported another good quarter, seemingly a habit for the company. Against a lot of noise and negative headline regarding cord cutting, cord shaving, anti-cable regulation, and technological change, the company continues to execute superbly. The latest quarterly results were issued almost simultaneously with the acquisition of DreamWorks Animation (DWA). CMCSA paid a steep […]
Lots of Bruises on Apple
Apple (AAPL) reported a disappointing quarter and issued guidance for the June quarter that was below expectations. Missing the quarter on revenue and EPS is highly unusual for Apple. There have been times in the past where guidance was considered disappointing but missing against consensus expectations on revenue and EPS is unusual. Shipments of iPhones […]
Facebook Momentum Continues Unabated
In our initial blog post on Facebook (FB), we noted that the shares could reach $140 based on $4.00 in EPS power in 2017. After another blowout quarter in 1Q16, 2017 estimates now average over $4.50. Our confidence in the $140 price target has risen and that level may prove conservative. FB reported revenue growth […]
ClubCorp Results Continue to Affirm Bull Case
ClubCorp (MYCC) reported another solid quarter further putting to bed the bear case that has led the stock to decline by more than 30% in 2016. The concerns have revolved around the Texas economy, membership trends, lack of margin expansion and return on recent acquisitions, high debt levels, and declining participation in golf. Each of […]
Mid Cap Favored for May
Northlake’s Market Cap model shifted to mid cap from large cap for May. As a result, client holdings in the S&P 500 that are linked to the model will be sold and proceeds reinvested in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY). There is no change to the neutral reading from the Style model, so client […]
Sticking with Google
Google (GOOG/GOOGL) reported slightly disappointing revenue and lower than expected EPS against elevated street expectations for 1Q16. The shares are trading down by -5-6% this morning. The decline in the stock is understandable but Northlake does not feel there is much to worry about in terms of the key trends that drive Google’s business. We […]