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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Over the last 20 years, AutoZone has delivered total returns of roughly 4,000%, making it a 41-bagger in a relatively short period -- for true long-term investors, at least. These results are particularly incredible because they occurred despite the company's sales only tripling over those two decades. percentage points annually.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

However, this is precisely the case with The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY). The iconic American company famous for its Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Cadbury, and Twizzlers brands (along with about 95 more) has seen its stock drop around 23% since April. With a best-in-class ROIC, a growing dividend, the most recognizable brand in U.S.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 19, 2024

If you're looking for oil stocks that can thrive in varying conditions, the two companies below are for you. Trust in superior capital allocation Capital allocation in the oil space can be difficult because a company's survival is often prioritized over shareholder profits. of the company.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

But we can discuss why the company's immense cash generation ability leaves it positioned to be a winning investment over the next two decades. Here's what makes the company an excellent bet to continue beating the Dow Jones over the long haul. Generating $4.4 Generating $4.4 Here's how Waste Management does it.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 21, 2024

Down 63% from its initial public offering in 2021, Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) is a shining example of why investors should usually wait to see a few quarters of earnings data from a newly public company before buying. the company bought data and streaming rights from The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for the next six years.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I'm sure his previous company's success taking care of professionals sparked a focus on shifting the strategic focus at Lowe's. The company currently generates about 25% of its total sales from pros, a customer group that includes contractors, plumbers, electricians, and the like. Should you invest $1,000 in Lowe's Companies right now?

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 25, 2024

Looking for investments that will insulate your savings from a potential recession but still want to profit if markets head higher? These two companies are for you. This allows it to make investments even as competing capital dries up. Like Berkshire, the company has a long history of prudent capital allocation.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 17, 2024

The industry's long-term issue comes down to its inability to generate a return on capital necessary to cover its cost of capital. But it's not bad news for debt providers because they have been rewarded for putting up capital, with their investment backed up by a relatively liquid asset, the airplanes themselves.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 6, 2023

In investing circles, Bill Ackman is a prominent figure. He's the founder of hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management. One of the most high-profile was a $60 million stake in troubled mall operator General Growth Properties, a company on the verge of bankruptcy, which he subsequently turned into $3.5

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This outperformance occurred in spite of the company's recent 25% share price drop from its 2024 highs. While a discounted valuation like this would typically imply that something with the company is going wrong, I'd argue that Tennant's future looks brighter than ever, making it a promising investment today.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Additionally, by focusing on dividend growth stocks with well-funded dividends and a history of solid returns on invested capital, investors can further stack the odds of meeting this 15% threshold in their favor. United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) and Murphy USA (NYSE: MUSA) are two companies that fit this simple billing.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The oil industry is extremely capital-intensive. Producers must stay ahead of this decline by reinvesting capital into new wells and related infrastructure. Some producers earn higher returns on their reinvested capital dollars than rivals. That's evident in ExxonMobil's long-term investment strategy.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For long-term investors, finding quality companies you can invest in through the good and bad times is important to building wealth. The company has raised its dividend for 60 consecutive years, spanning the last eight recessions ! The company has raised its dividend for 60 consecutive years, spanning the last eight recessions

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

While multibagger stocks generally elicit thoughts of famous brands, high-growth stocks, or revolutionary technology innovations, countless ordinary-looking companies deliver market-stomping returns. However, after posting total returns of over 5,000% since the turn of the millennium, the company certainly qualifies.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 13, 2024

Since Warren Buffett took over as chief executive officer in 1965, the former textile manufacturer has grown into a massive conglomerate with ownership or investment in numerous companies. Over those 59-odd years, the stock has returned an average of 19.8% A $100 investment back then would be worth a bit more than $3.23

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Ares Capital Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) ranks as the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC). To be exempt from paying federal taxes, BDCs must return at least 90% of their income to shareholders in the form of dividends. Can Ares Capital sustain its dividend at such an ultra-high level?

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

However, cyclicality appears to have finally caught up to the company, as Toro's stock has practically moved sideways over the last three years, despite a 20% to 30% price oscillation up and down in between. Averaging a ROIC of 19% since 2000, Toro has consistently generated robust returns on the capital it has put to work.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 4, 2023

A simple business Now that AT&T has fully exited the media business with its spin-off of WarnerMedia last year, the company isn't all that complicated anymore. The company sells wireless services through its mobility segment, and it sells wired services like home and business internet through its wired segments.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

That means an investment of $1,000 then would now be worth more than $17 million. Unfortunately, that track record won't help you much unless you have a time machine, but it's evidence of the company's dominance of the home improvement retail sector and its enduring competitive advantages. Additionally, the company's 2.5%

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 30, 2024

This dominant positioning in the animal healthcare industry has helped the company deliver total returns of over 400% since its 2013 spinoff from Pfizer. However, after outpacing the returns of the S&P 500 index for more than a decade, Zoetis stock has struggled recently after three red flags appeared.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 20, 2024

Lowe's Companies (NYSE: LOW) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Aug 20, 2024 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Lowe's Companies second quarter 2024 earnings conference call. Should you invest $1,000 in Lowe's Companies right now?

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 21, 2023

Over time, stocks with growing dividends and high returns on invested capital (ROICs) have tended to outperform their peers. By highlighting these qualities -- plus a payout ratio below 50% -- investors can create a stocked pond to fish in and perhaps find the next investing lunker.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Despite growing sales by 40% over the last five years -- further locking in its status as the world's largest spirits company -- Diageo (NYSE: DEO) has seen its share price dip slightly over the same time. Despite already maintaining a leadership position in the nearly $1 trillion industry, the company's growth story is far from over.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 25, 2024

By scooping up shares of just a couple of these players, you can gain access to a company that already has proven its ability to grow earnings over time and has what it takes to win in a potential AI revolution. In even more good news, you don't need a fortune to invest in these promising AI stocks. The company is investing in AI.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 23, 2024

But there are plenty of similarities between top AI companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and an oil major like ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM). Here are lessons from all three companies that can help you make wise investment decisions, whether you are targeting value, income, or growth stocks.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2023

That's because whatever a stock may do in the near term or whatever its current valuation multiple, Munger taught us that over a long time period, stocks tend to return close to the return on capital of the underlying business. After all, Microsoft was the largest company in the world in the year 2000. The best part?

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The Motley Fool

JULY 14, 2024

Amidst an attempt to integrate into healthcare markets outside of its traditional wheelhouse, the company's financial position has deteriorated, and it's on the road to becoming downright precarious. But some investors may see the potential for things to improve where others might only appreciate risks.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The company is partnering with Foxconn in order to meet that demand, opening a new Blackwell-specific fabrication plant in Mexico. The capital expenditure (capex) of these companies rose sharply over the last year, with much of it flowing into Nvidia's coffers. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described the demand as "insane."

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 8, 2023

However, as promising as these dividend metrics are, this is only a portion of what makes the company so intriguing, especially after dipping 20% from its 52-week highs. Here's what makes Allegion a magnificent S&P 500 company to buy and hold forever. ALLE Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This dramatic slowdown (and eventual shrinking) has caused the market to send the company's shares down 73% from its recent highs. First, most of this slowdown results from how the company recognizes revenue upfront when it sells drinks through its largest distributor, Pepsi. MELI Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 10, 2024

Many companies have discussed AI, but far fewer are seeing real-world results. One stellar AI company isn't getting nearly the same level of spotlight: Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Meta is one of the companies leading the pack. These chips cost over $40,000 each, giving you an idea of Meta's astronomical investment in AI.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 29, 2024

On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $44,153 !*

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ET on Monday after Northland Capital Markets analyst Nehal Chokshi raised his price target on Supermicro stock by nearly 50%. But I'd still be cautious about investing in this stock until the company shows it can generate strong positive free cash flow -- and keep doing so consistently. Is Supermicro stock a buy?

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Clearlake Capital Group

MARCH 12, 2025

together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and Insight Partners (Insight), announced today that it has been acquired by Gemspring Capital. The Companys solutions are trusted by more than 60 of the top 100 U.S. Evercore acted as financial advisor and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal advisor to the Company.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 5, 2024

The company also saw record customer deposits. In 2020, the company was forced to halt its operations to help stop the spread of the virus. 31, the company still carried almost $29 billion in long-term debt on its balance sheet. The capital-intensive nature of Carnival's operations is also not a favorable trait.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 11, 2024

Major cloud infrastructure providers, consumer internet companies, enterprises, and governments worldwide are using the company's accelerated computing solutions to power the AI infrastructure required for training and inferencing large language models. 29), despite ongoing investments in capacity expansions.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

As the leading pool products and supplies distributor in the United States, the aptly named company was added to the S&P 500 index in 2020 amid its incredible run of outperformance. Making matters worse, cool and wet weather in the company's core U.S. Let's explore three key reasons why.

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