The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A recent productivity study found that users leveraging AI Assistant completed their document-related tasks four times faster on average. Both B2B and B2C companies are selecting Adobe as their strategic technology partner to accelerate customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. Adobe's effective tax rate in Q4 was 15.5%

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 11, 2025

substantially beat the analyst consensus of $0.79, due to strong operational leverage. EBITDA = Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The company's strategic priorities center around the expansion of the ODR segment. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15 EBITDA $20.8 million N/A $12.6

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Let me remind you, our statements today that are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the company's future business plans, prospects, and financial performance are forward-looking statements we make pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. Right now, we’re issuing “Double Down” alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. Second, we're disrupting the assisted tax category.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 20, 2024

The company's "broistas" are held to a high standard of not only preparing drinks efficiently, but ensuring the customer experience is top-notch. Let's take a look at the company's financial and operating picture and assess how this approach is paying off. The company has a stated mission of opening 4,000 shops in the long run.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The non-GAAP tax rate for the quarter was actually 20.1%, which is higher than my 19% guidance. Even as higher tax rate lowered EPS by $0.02, we still hit the high end of my constant currency guidance. due to an investment loss in another company that we are partial owner of. Absolutely, we did better.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Today, the company issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2024 financial results. Furthermore, we were also proud to make our debut as Times Magazine's World's best companies in 2024 list. [Operator instructions] As a reminder, today's call is being recorded. You may begin. Moving to Slide 4.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 9, 2024

On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a Double Down stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. Right now, were issuing Double Down alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. Then youll want to hear this.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The sector has gone through a transformation in the past decade, with midstream companies reducing leverage and being more disciplined when it comes to funding growth projects. Despite the companies being in better financial shape today than under the old MLP model, the stocks trade at a discount to the 13.7

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The Motley Fool

MAY 1, 2024

The company's integrated energy infrastructure system transported the equivalent of 12.3 The company benefited from the contribution of new assets placed into service during the period, which helped offset the impact of weaker commodity prices. The company invested $875 million into growth capital projects during the first quarter.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a Double Down stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. Right now, were issuing Double Down alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. to our total company growth for the year.

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Private Equity Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The report cites the company’s founders and Co-Managing Partners, Tom Connolly and Michael Koester, as confirming that the funding includes leverage and a co-investment programme, with Liberty Mutual Investments and Michael Dell’s family office, DFO Management, as anchor partners.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Further, the company plans to steadily increase its payment each quarter, targeting yearly growth at a 3% to 5% annual rate. Here's a closer look at this higher-yielding midstream company. interest in the MLP and 2% of its operating company. The oil company has been slowly monetizing that position to raise cash to repay debt.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, beating the analyst forecast of $0.91. 49% Net revenue $5.329 billion $5.195 billion $4.459 billion 20% Net income $1.840 billion N/A $1.045 billion 76% Pre-tax profit margin 43.3% (46.6% adjusted) N/A 26.8% (36.0% adjusted) N/A 26.8% (36.0% billion, and it grossed $1.5

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

According to a recent study by Hartford Funds, in collaboration with Ned Davis Research, analysts found that dividend-paying companies have delivered annualized returns of 9.17%, outperforming the S&P 500 index with less volatility over the past 50 years. Companies that pay regular dividends have far outperformed those that haven't.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 19, 2025

It holds shares of about 500 American companies, reflecting the components of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index. As for long-term performance, about 55 ETFs have beaten this Vanguard fund's average returns over the past 10 years without resorting to financial tricks such as leveraged funds.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It repaid debt, which steadily drove down its leverage ratio. Today, Energy Transfer has a strong investment-grade balance sheet with a leverage ratio in the lower half of its 4.0-to-4.5x That improving leverage ratio has provided Energy Transfer with increased financial flexibility. times target range.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 18, 2024

Roughly 98% of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) comes from cost-of-service arrangements or long-term contracts. The company is acquiring three natural gas utilities , which will increase the earnings from stable gas distribution operations from 12% to 22%. target range. billion-$5.1

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Jeff Bezos owns a little bit less of the company he founded nearly three decades ago. It's an effective tax planning strategy for stock investors. Donating shares to nonprofit organizations will provide two tax benefits. First, you get to deduct the value of the shares you donate as a charitable contribution on your taxes.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It invests in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities operated by other healthcare companies. Meanwhile, the bulk of its portfolio, 83.3%, consists of rental properties that other healthcare companies operate under long-term triple net ( NNN ) master leases. Its leverage ratio is currently around 4.76, which is within its 4.0-5.0

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The company is a dividend darling, having increased its payout every year since 2009. While revenue growth has been a struggle for the company in recent years, it is looking to change that with its NJOY business. The company said the brand gained 2.8 For its smokeable segment, revenue net of exercise taxes rose 1.2%

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They often have very high dividend payout ratios and leverage ratios , which puts them at a higher risk of needing to cut their dividends if they run into financial trouble. The company currently produces enough cash to cover its lucrative distribution by a very comfy 1.5 leverage ratio, well below the 4.0

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 23, 2025

On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a Double Down stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. Right now, were issuing Double Down alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. McCormick remains a growth company.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2024

The latter only includes the stocks of midstream companies structured as master limited partnerships (MLPs) , while the former includes midstream companies structured as both MLPs and corporations. MPLX MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) is a midstream company involved in logistics and storage as well as gathering and processing (G&P).

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Our Q3 adjusted EBITDA results reflect a continuation of our strong gross margin performance, our disciplined approach to cost management, and the ongoing benefits of fixed cost leverage as we scale. Autoship customer sales as a percentage of total net sales increased by 290 basis points to 80%, a new company record.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 20, 2025

The company's brands include Nike, Air Jordan, and Converse. In the past few years, Nike has emphasized direct selling to consumers via digital platforms and company-owned stores, maximizing margins and consumer engagement. A significant focus lies on leveraging innovations like AI to tailor consumer experiences.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Kinder Morgan made a hard call Cutting a dividend is not something that most companies want to do, but sometimes it is the right choice. This was done because management had to choose between paying the dividend or putting money to work in capital investment projects that would grow the company.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 24, 2024

Further, the company has increased its payment for 25 straight years. Investors who like Enterprise Products Partners (and understand the tax complexities of owning an MLP ) should check out fellow MLP MPLX (NYSE: MPLX). The company offers a higher 8.3% leverage ratio , which falls in the middle of its 2.75-3.25

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Since the launch of its Axon 2 AI-based advertising technology in the second quarter of 2023, the company has seen explosive growth. Let's take a close look at the company's Q3 results and whether the stock is still a buy. The company's legacy apps business, meanwhile, saw revenue increase 1% to $369 million. from 69.3%

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 12, 2024

Most investors have avoided the stock as the company undergoes multiple internal and external challenges, including competition, slower growth, and geopolitical tensions. Let's focus today on the latter, pointing out two reasons to be optimistic about the company. The company is now making adjustments to recapture shoppers.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 25, 2024

While a recession could have a major impact on some companies, it likely won't affect Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) at all. In late 2023, the company notched its 29th consecutive year of increasing its payout when it raised its dividend by 3.1% The company's low-risk business model is a big driver of its remarkable consistency.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, I think the midstream energy company is a great pick for investors now. Enterprise's distribution yield has topped 6% throughout most of the company's history. The company has increased its distribution for a remarkable 25 consecutive years. The company is organized as a limited partnership (LP).

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 31, 2024

And he's done so with incredible results since taking over the company in 1965. Buffett's reason for selling focuses on the favorable tax laws American corporations currently benefit from. He expects taxes to go up in the future. Here are some of the biggest buyers and what they might see in the world's most valuable company.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 28, 2025

That said, the company continues to add new features and capabilities to the app that should result in continued organic growth and even higher monetization rates over the long run. For a company with the growth potential of Block and two sticky products, that looks like a great use of your $100. Then youll want to hear this.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 17, 2024

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is not an exciting company, but that's really part of management's plan. With 29 years' worth of annual dividend increases, the Canadian energy company has clearly lived up to the plan. To be fair, that's higher than most midstream companies, but it is also lower than most utility companies.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 5, 2025

Please note that today's discussion will contain forward-looking statements relating to the company's future performance, which are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability as established by the U.S. The company does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required by law.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

One thing that attracts many investors to telecom stocks are the great dividend yields offered by many companies in the industry. And many of the biggest companies in the industry are happy to return that cash to shareholders. Once a company starts paying a certain amount, they try to keep paying at least that much.

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