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Nvidia’s Gross Margins Facing Pressure But Still Very Healthy Nov 20, 2024: Image: Nvidia’s shares have surged higher in recent years.

Looking to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, Nvidia’s revenue is expected to be $37.5 billion, plus or minus 2%. Non-GAAP gross margins are expected to fall sequentially to 73.5%, while non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $3.4 billion in the fourth quarter. Nvidia’s third quarter report was fine, but its fourth-quarter revenue guidance was a bit light relative to some buyside estimates, and its non-GAAP gross margin guidance for the fourth quarter revealed modest sequential pressure. The high end of our fair value estimate stands at $180 per share.

Walmart Executing Well, Raises Guidance Nov 19, 2024: Image Source: Walmart.

Looking ahead to all of fiscal 2025, Walmart now expects constant currency net sales to increase in the range of 4.8%-5.1% versus 3.75%-4.75% previously. Constant currency adjusted operating income is targeted in the range of 8.5%-9.25% growth in the year versus 6.5%-8% previously. Adjusted earnings per share is expected in the range of $2.42-$2.47 up from its prior forecast of $2.35-$2.43. Walmart continues to execute well in the current market environment, and we liked its raised guidance. The high end of our fair value estimate range stands at $90 per share.

Disney Sets Positive Long-Term Guidance Nov 19, 2024: Image Source: Valuentum.

Looking to guidance, Disney expects high-single digit adjusted earnings per share growth in fiscal 2025, roughly $15 billion in cash flow from operations and approximately $8 billion in capital spending, translating into $7 billion in traditional free cash flow. The entertainment giant expects dividend growth to track earnings expansion, while it plans to buy back $3 billion in stock repurchases during the year. For 2026, the company expects double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth and double-digit growth in cash provided by operations. For 2027, management expects double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth. The high end of our fair value estimate range for Disney stands at $120.

Cisco Raises Fiscal 2025 Guidance Nov 15, 2024: Image: Cisco’s shares have been choppy the past couple years.

Looking to fiscal 2025, Cisco Systems expects revenue in the range of $55.3-$56.3 billion, up from a prior view of $55-$56.2 billion, and non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $3.60-$3.66, up from $3.52-$3.58 previously. We like Cisco’s progression to a subscription base business model, its opportunities in artificial intelligence, while its forward price-to-earnings ratio remains attractive at roughly 16x current fiscal year earnings. The high end of our fair value estimate range is $67 per share.