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La vendita allo scoperto per Dropbox dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Dropbox. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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Dropbox is a leading provider of cloud-storage and content collaboration tools with an emphasis on individuals and SMB. The company was founded in 2007 and was a pioneer in cloud storage and cross-platform file syncing. Utilizing inorganic and organic means, the firm has been working on diversifying its product mix and pivoting away from the cloud-storage space.

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Piper Sandler analyst Arvind Ramnani maintains Intuit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $768 to $765.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Intuit, Lowers Price Target to $765

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) today announced its agreement to acquire the remaining 50% interest in Sabra Dipping Company, LLC (Sabra) and PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips &amp; Spreads International GmbH (Obela) and become the sole owner of these companies, which make Sabra and Obela products.
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Sabra and Obela are currently 50/50 joint ventures that had been formed between PepsiCo and Strauss Group to manufacture, distribute, and sell refrigerated dips and spreads. The Sabra joint venture is based in New York and operates in the U.S. and Canada. The Obela joint venture is based in Geneva and operates in Australia, New Zealand and Mexico.
PepsiCo has focused on the fresh dips category for over 15 years, forming Sabra and Obela as 50/50 joint ventures with the Strauss Group in 2008 and 2012, respectively. Sabra has become a leading hummus brand with nearly $400MM in retail sales in the U.S. This transaction will enable PepsiCo to continue to transform its portfolio and drive accelerated innovation to develop more products that meet the growing demand for positive choices from North American consumers.

PepsiCo Secures Full Ownership of Sabra and Obela with 50% Buyout

Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintains Procore Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCOR#NYSE">PCOR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $70 to $90.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Procore Technologies, Raises Price Target to $90

Shares of Reddit Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) nosedived by 6.2% to $148.11 per share in premarket, despite closing 16% higher at $158.02 apiece on Thursday. Technical analysis points towards a bullish trend, with the stock trading at overbought levels.
What Happened: Reddit&#8217;s shareholder, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. plans to sell as much as $1.2 billion of the company&#8217;s stake, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-21/advance-magazine-said-to-seek-1-2-billion-in-reddit-share-sale">reported</a> Bloomberg on Friday morning. The company is said to be offering 7.8 million shares in between the range of $145.38-$148.54 each.
Advance Magazine Publishers is an arm of the Newhouse family publishing empire that owns Conde Nast. The company seeks to establish a credit facility using Reddit&#8217;s stake, while buying derivatives on Reddit&#8217;s shares, which allow it to indirectly maintain an ownership stake, reported Bloomberg.
Apart from this, Reddit faced an outage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42118134/reddit-resolves-another-outage-after-morning-disruptions-impact-72000-users">on Wednesday and Thursday</a> this week. This outage stems from an HTTP error, as per TechCrunch. The platform was able to resolve the issue later.
Also read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42118134/reddit-resolves-another-outage-after-morning-disruptions-impact-72000-users">Reddit Suffers Second Disruption In Two Days</a>
Why It Matters: Technical analysis points towards strong support for the RDDT stock.
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Thursday&#8217;s closing price of $158.02 sits above its eight, 20, and 50-day simple moving averages, signaling a bullish trend. However, the stock's distance from its 100-day moving average of $75.59 suggests potential selling opportunities with the relative strength index of 79.18 indicating overbought conditions.
While RDDT stock could face volatility, if the stake sale report holds true its recent upgrade from Piper Sandler citing strong user growth metrics, makes it attractive in the longer term.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RDDT/analyst-ratings">Benzinga pro data</a>, Reddit has a consensus price target of $92.84 based on the ratings of 19 analysts. The high is $150 per share issued by Piper Sandler on Nov. 19 and the low is $54 apiece issued by New Street Research on March 26, 2024.
The average price target of $118.33 between Piper Sandler, Bernstein, and Citigroup implies a 19.28% downside for Reddit.
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Reddit Tumbles 7% In Premarket Amid Advance's Stake Sale Announcement: Technicals Show Strong Support, But Selling Pressure Persists At Overbought Levels

Piper Sandler analyst Arvind Ramnani assumes PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $88.

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Piper Sandler Assumes PayPal Holdings at Neutral, Announces Price Target of $88

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For the fourth quarter of 2024, Sunlands currently expects net revenues to be between RMB450 million to RMB470 million, which would represent a decrease of 13.2% to 16.9% year-over-year.

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Sunlands Technology Expects Q4 Net Revenue Of RMB450M-RMB470M, Down By 13.2%-16.9% YoY

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Sunlands Technology Q3 EPS $1.86 Up From $1.31 YoY, Sales $70.00M Down From $71.91M YoY

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>) incoming CEO Jose Munoz is optimistic about the future of electric vehicles despite fears of EV tariffs and incentives getting dropped or reduced under the upcoming Donald Trump presidency.
What Happened: Hyundai decided to make a big investment in America during the previous Trump administration before the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which provides incentives for the manufacturing of electric vehicles in the U.S., Munoz said in an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E3zF6S2JaQ">interview </a>with CNBC. 
&#8220;The fact that Elon Musk is so close to Trump is probably good for electric vehicles, not bad. We are not planning our business based on incentives. We want to produce really great vehicles with great features,&#8221; he said. Munoz&#8217;s appointment as co-CEO of Hyundai will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42004380/hyundai-gears-up-for-trumps-return-to-white-house-elevates-us-chief-jose-munoz-to-co-ceo-appoints-former-us-diplomat-to-manage-external-affairs">effective from January. </a>
Why It Matters: In November 2023, Hyundai announced that it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35768916/hyundai-announces-25-wage-hike-for-alabama-and-georgia-production-team-amid-labour-unrest">invest $12.6 billion in EV and battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia</a>, making it its largest investment outside South Korea. The first electric vehicle rolled off the assembly line in Georgia in October. 
Earlier this week, the company unveiled its Ioniq 9 three-row SUV which will roll out in the U.S. early next year. The Ioniq 9 will be up against other 3-row SUVs from rival automakers including Lucid Motors and General Motors and will be manufactured in Georgia. 
Hyundai now aims to have a lineup of 23 EV models by 2030.
Meanwhile, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said Trump&#8217;s plan to get rid of consumer tax credits for EVs is actually not positive for Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). Eliminating the EV tax credit could pose a major challenge to the United States&#8217; EV transition. However, Musk, a prominent supporter of Trump, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41988194/trump-plans-to-erase-ev-tax-credit-analyst-says-its-net-bullish-calls-sell-off-wrong-knee-jerk-reaction">reportedly expressed his support </a>to Trump's team for ending the EV tax credit.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Proximity To Trump Will Benefit EV Industry, Says Incoming Hyundai CEO As He Shrugs Off Potential Tariff Threats

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) on Thursday announced new efforts to combat the growing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/06/32920991/woman-falls-for-crypto-scammer-on-tinder-loses-entire-401-k-savings-of-100-000">threat of &#8220;pig butchering&#8221; scams</a>, which have cost Americans billions of dollars each year.
What Happened: Pig butchering scams typically involve scammers building fake online relationships with victims before convincing them to invest in fraudulent investment schemes, often involving cryptocurrency.
These scams take months to develop, with scammers using dating apps, social media platforms, and messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39991479/ferrari-executive-targeted-by-deepfake-scam-report">to lure in victims</a>.
The U.S. Institute of Peace estimates that up to 300,000 individuals were coerced into participating in scams globally by these criminal organizations, resulting in about $64 billion in stolen funds annually as of 2023.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41375934/meta-confirms-layoffs-across-instagram-whatsapp-and-reality-labs-amid-strategic-reshuffle">Meta Confirms Layoffs Across Instagram, WhatsApp And Reality Labs Amid Strategic Reshuffle</a>
According to Meta, the tech giant has taken down more than 2 million scam-related accounts this year and will begin flagging potential scam messages across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Meta is sharing information with international law enforcement to help identify and shut down criminal networks behind these scams.
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Why It Matters: Pig butchering scams are a growing issue, with the FBI reporting nearly $12.5 billion in losses from online fraud in 2023 alone, marking a 22% increase from the previous year.
In May 2024, Meta, Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTCH#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>), the owner of Tinder and Hinge, and several cryptocurrency firms formed a coalition.
Known as the &#8220;Tech Against Scams&#8221; coalition, these companies committed to exchanging information about scammers and improving user education.
However, that doesn't mean Zuckerberg's Meta has not faced criticism for its role in Fraud cases.
Earlier this year, South Korea&#8217;s antitrust regulator examined the possibility of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37554106/facebook-and-instagrams-marketplace-practices-under-ftc-radar-in-south-korea-for-user-safety-slip-up">sanctions against Meta</a> over alleged failures in consumer protection on its online marketplaces.
In December 2022, Zuckerberg faced a lawsuit for his platform&#8217;s involvement in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/08/33981694/facebook-faces-expulsion-from-thailand-for-failing-to-crack-down-on-scams">marijuana investment scam</a>.
Some anti-scam advocates believe tech companies&#8217; efforts to combat pig butchering are insufficient and delayed.
Jake Sims, co-founder of Operation Shamrock, a global coalition dedicated to tackling scams and the criminal networks behind them, stated that merely warning users and occasionally removing accounts doesn&#8217;t address the full scope of the criminal activity involved.
&#8220;After three years of Meta's awareness of this problem on their platforms, the situation is getting worse, not better,&#8221; Sims <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/meta-removes-2-million-accounts-related-pig-butchering-scams-rcna181025">told</a> NBC News.
Price Action: Meta&#8217;s shares fell by 0.43% on Thursday, closing at $563.09, and dropped an additional 0.34% in after-hours trading, reaching $561.18 as of this writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Cracks Down On $64B 'Pig Butchering' Scams Involving Dating Apps, Social Media And Crypto Investing

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Germany Services Purchasing Managers Index Preliminary For November 49.4 Vs. 51.8 Est.; 51.6 Prior

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• Dynagas LNG Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLNG#NYSE">DLNG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $38.34 million. 
• Pyxis Tankers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PXS#NASDAQ">PXS</a>) is projected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Global Blue Gr Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GB#NYSE">GB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $135.94 million. 
• ZKH Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZKH#NYSE">ZKH</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• IES Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IESC#NASDAQ">IESC</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Addex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADXN#NASDAQ">ADXN</a>) is projected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Sunlands Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STG#NYSE">STG</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Destination XL Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXLG#NASDAQ">DXLG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $113.46 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For November 22, 2024

Germany Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index Preliminary For November 43.2 Vs. 43.1 Est.; 43.0 Prior

France Services Purchasing Managers Index Preliminary For November 45.7 Vs. 49.0 Est.; 49.2 Prior

France Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index Preliminary For November 43.2 Vs. 44.6 Est.; 44.5 Prior

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Reported Earlier, StoneCo Announces R$2B Repurchase Plan, Replacing Previous Buyback Program

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Reported Earlier, Beneficient Highlights TEFFI Impact: $126M Equity Gain, $3M Grants, And $5B Financing Capacity

Huawei Technologies Co. is reportedly set to release its most advanced domestically made chip in the Mate 70 series, amid ongoing U.S. sanctions.
What Happened: The new chip will power select models in Huawei's Mate 70 lineup, which is expected to launch next week, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/huaweis-chip-advances-threaten-apple-in-china-165a1e9e?mod=tech_lead_story">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
The launch comes as Huawei continues to increase its market share in China, where it has seen a rise in consumer demand.
In the third quarter of this year, Huawei's market share in China grew to 15.3% from 8.6% last year, positioning it as a significant competitor to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in the high-end smartphone market.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41017367/huawei-riding-high-on-trifold-success-launches-revolutionary-laptop-powered-by-homegrown-chips-softw">Huawei, Riding High On Trifold Success, Launches Revolutionary Laptop Powered By Homegrown Chips, Software — China Ready To Break Free From US Tech Dependence?</a>
The new chips, produced by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation or SMIC, leverage advanced technologies to improve performance and power efficiency, allowing Huawei to compete more effectively with Apple's offerings.
&#8220;The Mate 70 will continue to put more pressure on Apple in China,&#8221; said IDC vice president Bryan Ma, according to the report.
Although Huawei's chips still lag behind Apple's in terms of power efficiency, he noted that the difference may not be significant as long as users can get through the day without worrying about charging, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: This development coincides with an earlier report that suggested Huawei plans to begin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42105518/huawei-to-reportedly-take-on-nvidia-with-mass-production-of-new-ai-chips-by-2025-amid-us-restrictions">mass production of its new AI chip</a>, the Ascend 910C, in early 2025, despite facing major challenges from U.S. trade restrictions.
In May earlier this year, the Joe Biden administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38682654/biden-administration-tightens-grip-on-chinas-huawei-revokes-key-export-licenses-from-us-chipmakers">canceled export licenses</a> for leading U.S. semiconductor companies such as Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), blocking them from providing essential chips to Huawei.
During the same month, a report from Counterpoint Research suggested that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39107001/after-apple-huawei-takes-on-samsung-in-race-to-become-worlds-top-foldable-phone-maker-report">Huawei surpassed</a> Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) in global foldable smartphone shipments for the first quarter of 2024.
Last month, U.S. lawmakers called on the Department of Commerce to take stronger measures against Huawei&#8217;s reported efforts to evade sanctions by using a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41368844/us-lawmakers-demand-tougher-action-on-huaweis-secretive-chip-network">covert network of semiconductor facilities</a>.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Apple shares increased by 0.02% to $228.56 in after-hours trading, following a 0.21% decline to $228.52 during Thursday's regular session, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Apple Faces New Challenge As Huawei Advances Domestic Chip Tech In Mate 70 Series Amid US Sanctions: Report

Abacus intends to use net proceeds of the primary portion of the offering for its operations, including the purchase of life settlement policies, to support its overall business strategy, for working capital purposes, and for general corporate purposes, which may include funding previously announced and future acquisitions and repayment and refinancing of its indebtedness. Abacus will receive no proceeds from the secondary portion of the offering.

Reported Earlier, Abacus Life Prices $100M Public Offering Of 12.5M Common Shares At $8 Per Share

President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/trumps-doge-with-musk-at-the-helm-riddled-with-conflicts-of-interest-says-clinton-era-official-robert-reich/ar-AA1u3Joj">appointed DOGE</a> or the Department of Government Efficiency could potentially save $50–100 billion annually, according to Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analyses, said Mario Georgiou, CFA and executive director, head of investments at InCred Global Wealth U.K.
What Happened: Georgiou said that DOGE &#8220;tasked with cutting wasteful spending, could play a role in improving fiscal discipline, but the scale of potential savings is expected to be modest.&#8221;
The U.S. federal budget deficit could reach $1.7 trillion in 2024, entailing mandatory spending on Social Security and Medicare, which accounts for over 60% of expenditures, Georgiou said. &#8220;Even if the DOGE achieves its objectives, potential savings are estimated at $50–100 billion annually, according to Congressional Budget Office analyses, which would have only a marginal impact compared to total federal outlays of approximately $6.7 trillion in 2024,&#8221; he added.
However, Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42069803/elon-musks-doge-job-applications-require-x-premium-subscription">who will co-lead DOGE</a> with Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy had called for &#8220;at least $2 trillion&#8221; in budget cuts last month while speaking at a rally in New York.
On Wednesday, Musk and Ramaswamy outlined their vision for DOGE, &#8220;The two of us will advise DOGE at every step to pursue three major kinds of reform: regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions, and cost savings,&#8221; the duo wrote in a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/musk-and-ramaswamy-the-doge-plan-to-reform-government-supreme-court-guidance-end-executive-power-grab-fa51c020">WSJ</a> opinion piece on Nov. 20.
Why It Matters: In their opinion piece, the duo said &#8220;DOGE will help end federal overspending by aiming $500 billion-plus in annual federal expenditures that are unauthorized by Congress or being used in ways that Congress never intended.&#8221;
Musk and Ramaswamy aimed a few expenditure programs along with $300 million provided to the other &#8220;progressive groups.&#8221; They mentioned $535 million allotted to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and $1.5 billion in grants to Planned Parenthood annually.
Discretionary spending—where most inefficiencies and &#8220;waste&#8221; are typically identified, &#8220;constitutes a smaller portion of the budget and offers limited opportunities for impactful cuts​​,&#8221; Georgiou added.
Musk and Ramaswamy highlighted that several federal contracts have gone unexamined for years. They suggested that a temporary suspension of payments would facilitate comprehensive audits, resulting in substantial cost savings.
&#8220;The Pentagon recently failed its seventh consecutive audit, suggesting that the agency's leadership has little idea how its annual budget of more than $800 billion is spent.&#8221;
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&#8220;We are focused on delivering cost savings for taxpayers,&#8221; the duo said in their piece.
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As Q4 nears, undervalued tech stocks offer growth potential, especially in sectors like AI. Therefore, you might want to tap into this opportunity to invest in undervalued tech stocks like TD SYNNEX Corp (SNX), Jabil (JBL), and Dropbox (DBX) for long-term gains. Read on… As the tech sector heads into Q4 with factors like recent market corrections, profit-taking after a volatile year, and stronger-than-expected earnings in sub sectors like cloud computing and semiconductors, the companies are showing signs of potential rebound.
Amid this backdrop, investors looking for an opportunity to invest might consider adding strong fundamental tech stocks, TD SYNNEX Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SNX/">SNX</a>), Jabil Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JBL/">JBL</a>), and Dropbox, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DBX/">DBX</a>), as they are trading at discounts.
With market sentiment starting to improve and economic data stabilizing, there has been a bull market momentum for tech stocks. Out of eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors, the information technology sector is ranked ninth, where it is the largest sector, comprising <a href="https://www.usbank.com/investing/financial-perspectives/market-news/investing-in-tech-stocks.html">nearly 32% of the index's value</a>.
As companies lean more into digital transformation, tech stocks in software, hardware, and cloud sectors are anticipated to benefit from increasing demand. For the tech sector specifically, analysts are optimistic about a potential return to modest growth in 2024, <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/technology-industry-outlook.html">with more robust prospects for 2025</a>. As per the Deloitte report, economists project that AI-related investments <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/2024-tmt-outlook-technology.pdf">will reach $200 billion</a> globally by 2025.
According to <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/it-services/worldwide">Statista</a>, the global IT services market is anticipated to reach $1.88 trillion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.8%. Moreover, analysts expect growth-oriented stocks to recover, especially those with proven innovation and robust cash flows, setting the stage for undervalued tech stocks to gain renewed interest.
Considering these conducive trends, let's assess the fundamentals of the three abovementioned <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> stocks, starting with the third choice.
Stock #3: TD SYNNEX Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SNX/">SNX</a>)
SNX operates as a global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. It has two primary solution portfolios: Endpoint Solutions and Advanced Solutions. The company provides personal computing devices, endpoint technology software, and a range of data center technologies, including hybrid cloud, security, storage, networking, servers, and computing components.
On October 15, SNX's subsidiary, Hyve Solutions Corporation, announced the launch of its Orion product line featuring the NVIDIA HGX platform. These solutions are optimized for the NVIDIA Hopper platform and are fully compatible with the NVIDIA Blackwell platform, ensuring customers address both present and emerging AI computational needs. The new launch offers a seamless solution to the customers.
On October 10, SNX launched its Destination AI Practice Accelerator to fast-track AI go-to-market efforts and monetization for partners. This launch enables partners to identify AI opportunities for their end customers and build an AI practice to meet those needs with a customized strategy and support.
In terms of forward non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/price-earningsratio.asp">P/E</a>, SNX is trading at 9.86x, 58.9% lower than the industry average of 24.00x. Likewise, the stock's forward EV/Sales and Price/Sales multiples of 0.22 and 0.17 are 92.4% and 94.2% lower than their respective industry averages of 2.95 and 2.93.
In the fiscal third quarter that ended on August 31, 2024, SNX's revenue increased 5.2% year-over-year to $14.68 billion. The company reported an operating income[AD1]  of $302.88 million, indicating a 26.1% growth from the prior-year quarter.
SNX's net income came in at $178.56 million, up 28.2% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP earnings per share grew 2.9% from the year-ago value to $2.86.
Analysts expect SNX's revenue for the fiscal year (ending November 2024) to increase marginally year-over-year to $57.90 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 3.53%from the prior year's period to $11.66.
The stock has gained 24.2% over the past year and 14.4% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $115.50.
SNX's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
SNX has a B grade for Value and Sentiment. It is ranked #18 out of 77 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SNX/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for SNX (Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Quality).
Stock #2: Jabil Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JBL/">JBL</a>)
JBL is a worldwide provider of manufacturing services and solutions. It operates in two segments: Electronics Manufacturing Services and Diversified Manufacturing Services. The company specializes in electronics design, production, product management, circuit design, firmware development, prototyping, and the design of plastic and metal enclosures with integrated electro-mechanical components like PCBA.
On October 14, JBL introduced an expansion of its server portfolio with the J421E-S and J422-S servers, powered by AMD 5th Generation EPYC and Intel Xeon 6 processors. This addition is efficient, high in performance, and optimized for AI, FinTech, and cloud applications.
On October 3, JBL completed its acquisition of Mikros Technologies LLC, a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of liquid cooling solutions for thermal management. This acquisition will allow JBL to extend its range of services and will also help its customers manage the intense thermal requirements of their current and next-generation products.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, JBL is trading at 15.07x, 37.2% lower than the industry average of 24.00x. Likewise, the stock's forward EV/Sales and Price/Cash Flow multiples of 0.58 and 0.53 are 80.2% and 81.8% lower than the industry averages of 2.95x and 2.93x, respectively.
JBL's net revenue for the fiscal 2024, which ended on August 31, stood at $28.88 billion. Its operating income grew 31% from the prior year's period to $2.01 billion.
The company's net income attributable rose 69.7% from the year-ago value to $1.39 billion, while its EPS stood at $11.17, up 85.5% year-over-year. In addition, JBL's adjusted free cash flow rose 2.8% from the year-ago value to $1.06 million.
Street expects SNX's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending May 2025) to increase marginally year-over-year to $6.81 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 20.1% growth from the prior year, settling at $2.27. In addition, it surpassed the EPS in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
JBL shares have surged 17.1% over the past three months and 11.6% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $127.67.
It's no surprise that JBL has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Momentum and a B for Growth, Value, and Quality. Out of 77 stocks in the same industry, JBL is ranked #8.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated JBL for Stability and Sentiment. Get all JBL's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JBL/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Dropbox, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DBX/">DBX</a>)
DBX provides tools to help distributed teams prioritize, get organized, and keep work moving securely from anywhere. The company's platform allows individuals, families, teams, and organizations to collaborate and sign up for free through its website or app and upgrade to a paid subscription plan for premium features.
On October 15, DBX announced Dropbox Dash for Business, an AI-powered universal search product. This launch makes it easy for teams to find, organize, share, and secure company information, which helps save time and cost.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, DBX is trading at 11.60x, which is 51.7% lower than the industry average of 24.00x. The stock's forward Price/Cash Flow ratio of 8.88x is 58.5% below the industry average of 21.38x. Also, its forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.31 compares to the industry average of 14.51x.
For the second quarter of 2024, which ended on June 30, DBX's total revenues increased marginally year-over-year to $634.50 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations stood at $227.90 million, indicating a 6.9% growth from the prior-year quarter, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 35.9% (up 170 bps year-over-year).
DBX's non-GAAP net income amounted to $194.10 million and $0.60 per share, reflecting 11.6% and 17.6% year-over-year increases, respectively. Also, the company's non-GAAP free cash flow grew by 21.7% from the year-ago value to $224.7 million.
The consensus revenue estimate of $642.81 million for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) represents a marginal increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.53 for the same quarter indicates a 5.1% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past three months, the stock has gained 11.9%, closing the last trading session at $25.98.
DBX's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade of Quality and a B for Value. Within the Technology - Services industry, it is ranked #6. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DBX/">Click here</a> to see DBX's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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JBL shares were trading at $128.32 per share on Monday afternoon, up $0.65 (+0.51%). Year-to-date, JBL has gained 0.93%, versus a 21.27% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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