Megacap stocks are behemoths that set the tone for their industries, and their massive scale typically leads to wide moats. However, the downside is that most have already exploited their existing market opportunities and must invest heavily to expand further, a risky proposition.
These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you find high-quality companies that can grow their earnings no matter what. That said, here is one industry titan that still has big upside potential and two that could be stalling.
Two Mega-Cap Stocks to Sell:
Salesforce (CRM)
Market Cap: $213.6 billion
With its cloud-based platform named after its stock ticker symbol CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) provides customer relationship management software that helps businesses connect with their customers across sales, service, marketing, and commerce.
Why Does CRM Worry Us?
- ARR growth averaged a weak 9.1% over the last year, suggesting that competition is pulling some attention away from its software
- Projected sales growth of 11.8% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
- Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last year as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
Salesforce’s stock price of $224.23 implies a valuation ratio of 4.8x forward price-to-sales. If you’re considering CRM for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Intel (INTC)
Market Cap: $243.7 billion
Inventor of the x86 processor that powered decades of technological innovation in PCs, data centers, and numerous other markets, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a leading manufacturer of computer processors and graphics chips.
Why Should You Sell INTC?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 6.2% annually over the last five years
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last five years, showing each sale was less profitable
- 18.3 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
Intel is trading at $48.62 per share, or 97.1x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why INTC doesn’t pass our bar.
One Mega-Cap Stock to Buy:
AMD (AMD)
Market Cap: $411.5 billion
Founded in 1969 by a group of former Fairchild semiconductor executives led by Jerry Sanders, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) is one of the leading designers of computer processors and graphics chips used in PCs and data centers.
Why Are We Backing AMD?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 29.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Projected revenue growth of 28.3% for the next 12 months is above its two-year trend, pointing to accelerating demand
- Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 27.9% annually
At $253.44 per share, AMD trades at 44.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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