Summary This Church & Dwight stock analysis is based on Q4 and FY2016 results and outlook for fiscal 2017 which were released February 7, 2017. Continued growth is expected through the introduction of innovative new products, aggressive productivity programs, and tight management of overhead costs. CHD is also growing through the strategic acquisition of various [...]
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Summary This Hershey stock analysis is based on Q4 and FY2016 results and outlook for fiscal 2017 which were released February 3, 2017. For the 3rd time this century, The Hershey Company spurned a takeover offer in 2016. Don’t expect The Hershey Trust Company to ever sell. While FY2016 results were acceptable, the Chinese need [...]
Summary This VISA stock analysis is based on Q1 results and outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2017 which were released February 2, 2017. Visa reported reasonably solid results for Q1 2017 on February 2, 2017. While I would be prepared to buy shares at $82, we already have a full position. I will, therefore, [...]
Summary This Automatic Data Processing stock analysis is based on Q2 2017 results and outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2017 which were released February 1, 2017. Revenues increased 6% to $3.0B, 7% on a constant dollar basis. Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations increased 20% to $0.87, 19% on a constant dollar basis. Fiscal [...]
Summary This CDK Global stock analysis is based on Q2 2017 results and its outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2017. CDK’s stock price has doubled to almost $64 since it was spun-off from ADP in 2014. CDK’s sub 1% dividend yield will not appeal to investors seeking income from their investments. CDK is expensive [...]
Summary This MasterCard (NYSE: MA) stock analysis is based on Q4 and FY 2016 results reported January 31, 2017. MA continues to perform well but lofty expectations resulted in a small pullback in the stock price. While MA's PE is just shy of 30, I am willing to pay up for high growth and will [...]
Summary This United Parcel Service stock analysis is based on Q4 and FY2016 results reported on January 31, 2017. UPS reported its results and the stock dropped roughly 8%. Results were impacted by a Mark-to-Market Pension Charge which resulted in EPS falling short of expectations. UPS continues to grow its business and FCF is still [...]
Summary This Colgate-Palmolive stock analysis is based on Q4 and FY2016 results and outlook for fiscal 2017 reported on January 27, 2017. Colgate reported its third year in a row of declining global sales. Diluted EPS, FCF, and NI increased relative to FY2015. Positive results are attributed to company initiatives and because FY2015 results were [...]
Over the years I have read articles which ask "Which is better? Automatic dividend reinvestment or cash?" I think both stategies are dependent on your personal preference and financial requirements. What might be an appropriate course of action for one investor may not be wise for another. Furthermore, one strategy may be appropriate during one [...]