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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Immersion, American Woodmark, Commercial Vehicle Group, Oshkosh and Five Below
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 28, 2018 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Immersion Corporation (IMMR - Free Report) , American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD - Free Report) , Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVGI - Free Report) , Oshkosh (OSK - Free Report) and Five Below, Inc. (FIVE - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:
U.S. GDP to Hit 3% for First Time in 13 Years
The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track for a mind-blowing year of growth that could come teasingly close to a milestone last achieved in 2005. Ramped up business investments helped the economy gain traction.
This rise in business investments dispelled fears that tariff tantrums and higher interest rates would hamper production levels. Hence, it seems judicious to invest in areas where businesses have ramped up investments.
Annual GDP Growth of 3% Within Reach
The U.S. economy is projected to expand in the second quarter at an annual pace of nearly 4% after a 2.2% gain in the first three months of this year, economists say. This would put the economy in a solid position this year to meet or even beat 3% growth in gross domestic product, one of the primary aims of the government.
The last time the economy surpassed 3% annual GDP growth was 13 years ago. So, what’s different this time around? This is simply because businesses are investing more money despite a brewing global trade war and continuous rise in commodity prices.
Even though household outlays account for 70% of economic activity, business investment is the real differentiating factor between a good economy and a great one. Needless to say, higher the investment, better will be the growth of economy.
Stronger business investment prompted five members from the panelists of the American Bankers Association to lift their GDP growth forecast to 3% or higher for this year. The association has been bullish for a long time.
What Drove Business Investments?
Corporate America received a massive permanent tax break that encouraged them to invest more in the United States. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) slashed the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%.
Republicans also repealed the 20% corporate alternative minimum tax, while any income brought back from overseas will be taxed 8% to 15.5%, instead of the earlier 35%. Immediate offset of spending on short lived capital equipment may further save U.S. companies around $32.5 billion this year, per Congress’s joint committee on taxation.
Strengthening labor market is another incentive for businesses to invest in the United States. Jobless rate ticked down to an 18-year low of 3.5% last month, indicating that the nine-year stretch of economic expansion has scope to continue. The United States was also able to add 223,000 jobs last month, exceeding analysts’ estimates. Such a feat was achieved despite questions about employers’ ability to find skilled labor (read more: Jobs Report Paints a Pretty Picture for Stocks: 5 Top Picks).
How Do You Know That Business Investments Are Rising?
A major yardstick for business investments, known as the core orders for durable goods industries which make long-lasting goods, have been especially strong last year after tanking in 2015 and 2016.
In fact, orders for long-lasting goods including appliances, equipment, consumer electronic, furniture, cars, tractors, sporting goods, jewelry and drilling rigs to name a few are now climbing at a 12-month rate of 5.7%, according to the Commerce Department.
5 Solid Choices
Given such bullishness, investing in companies manufacturing long-lasting goods seems prudent. We have, thus, selected five such stocks that flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).
Immersion Corporation designs, develops, and licenses haptic technologies. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1. In the last 60 days, two earnings estimates moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings soared 51.5% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is nearly 73%, in contrast to the Computer - Peripheral Equipment industry’s projected decline of more than 100%.
American Woodmark Corporation manufactures and distributes kitchen cabinets and vanities for the remodeling and home construction markets. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1. In the last 60 days, one earnings estimate moved up, while none moved down for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings rose 25.6% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 59.4% compared with the Furniture industry’s rally of 5.7%.
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. designs, engineers, produces, and sells a range of cab-related products and systems. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 60 days, one earnings estimate moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings jumped 11.9% in the same period.
Oshkosh manufactures, and markets specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 60 days, one earnings estimate moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings rose 0.9% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 9.2%, in contrast to the Automotive - Original Equipment industry’s projected decline of 0.7%.
Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States. It offers accessories, including novelty socks, sunglasses, jewelry, scarves, gloves, hair accessories, athletic tops and bottoms, and t-shirts. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 60 days, seven earnings estimates moved up, while none moved down for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings advanced 2.9% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 26.7%, in contrast to the Retail - Miscellaneous industry’s projected decline of 47.4%.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Immersion, American Woodmark, Commercial Vehicle Group, Oshkosh and Five Below
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 28, 2018 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Immersion Corporation (IMMR - Free Report) , American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD - Free Report) , Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVGI - Free Report) , Oshkosh (OSK - Free Report) and Five Below, Inc. (FIVE - Free Report) .
Today, Zacks is promoting its ''Buy'' stock recommendations. Get #1Stock of the Day pick for free.
Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:
U.S. GDP to Hit 3% for First Time in 13 Years
The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track for a mind-blowing year of growth that could come teasingly close to a milestone last achieved in 2005. Ramped up business investments helped the economy gain traction.
This rise in business investments dispelled fears that tariff tantrums and higher interest rates would hamper production levels. Hence, it seems judicious to invest in areas where businesses have ramped up investments.
Annual GDP Growth of 3% Within Reach
The U.S. economy is projected to expand in the second quarter at an annual pace of nearly 4% after a 2.2% gain in the first three months of this year, economists say. This would put the economy in a solid position this year to meet or even beat 3% growth in gross domestic product, one of the primary aims of the government.
The last time the economy surpassed 3% annual GDP growth was 13 years ago. So, what’s different this time around? This is simply because businesses are investing more money despite a brewing global trade war and continuous rise in commodity prices.
Even though household outlays account for 70% of economic activity, business investment is the real differentiating factor between a good economy and a great one. Needless to say, higher the investment, better will be the growth of economy.
Stronger business investment prompted five members from the panelists of the American Bankers Association to lift their GDP growth forecast to 3% or higher for this year. The association has been bullish for a long time.
What Drove Business Investments?
Corporate America received a massive permanent tax break that encouraged them to invest more in the United States. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) slashed the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%.
Republicans also repealed the 20% corporate alternative minimum tax, while any income brought back from overseas will be taxed 8% to 15.5%, instead of the earlier 35%. Immediate offset of spending on short lived capital equipment may further save U.S. companies around $32.5 billion this year, per Congress’s joint committee on taxation.
Strengthening labor market is another incentive for businesses to invest in the United States. Jobless rate ticked down to an 18-year low of 3.5% last month, indicating that the nine-year stretch of economic expansion has scope to continue. The United States was also able to add 223,000 jobs last month, exceeding analysts’ estimates. Such a feat was achieved despite questions about employers’ ability to find skilled labor (read more: Jobs Report Paints a Pretty Picture for Stocks: 5 Top Picks).
How Do You Know That Business Investments Are Rising?
A major yardstick for business investments, known as the core orders for durable goods industries which make long-lasting goods, have been especially strong last year after tanking in 2015 and 2016.
In fact, orders for long-lasting goods including appliances, equipment, consumer electronic, furniture, cars, tractors, sporting goods, jewelry and drilling rigs to name a few are now climbing at a 12-month rate of 5.7%, according to the Commerce Department.
5 Solid Choices
Given such bullishness, investing in companies manufacturing long-lasting goods seems prudent. We have, thus, selected five such stocks that flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).
Immersion Corporation designs, develops, and licenses haptic technologies. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1. In the last 60 days, two earnings estimates moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings soared 51.5% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is nearly 73%, in contrast to the Computer - Peripheral Equipment industry’s projected decline of more than 100%.
American Woodmark Corporation manufactures and distributes kitchen cabinets and vanities for the remodeling and home construction markets. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1. In the last 60 days, one earnings estimate moved up, while none moved down for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings rose 25.6% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 59.4% compared with the Furniture industry’s rally of 5.7%.
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. designs, engineers, produces, and sells a range of cab-related products and systems. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 60 days, one earnings estimate moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings jumped 11.9% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 350%, in contrast to the Automotive - Original Equipment industry’s estimated decline of 0.7%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Oshkosh manufactures, and markets specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 60 days, one earnings estimate moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings rose 0.9% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 9.2%, in contrast to the Automotive - Original Equipment industry’s projected decline of 0.7%.
Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States. It offers accessories, including novelty socks, sunglasses, jewelry, scarves, gloves, hair accessories, athletic tops and bottoms, and t-shirts. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2. In the last 60 days, seven earnings estimates moved up, while none moved down for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings advanced 2.9% in the same period.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 26.7%, in contrast to the Retail - Miscellaneous industry’s projected decline of 47.4%.
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Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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Zacks Equity Research provides the best of quantitative and qualitative analysis to help investors know what stocks to buy and which to sell for the long-term.
Continuous coverage is provided for a universe of 1,150 publicly traded stocks. Our analysts are organized by industry which gives them keen insights to developments that affect company profits and stock performance. Recommendations and target prices are six-month time horizons.
Strong Stocks that Should Be in the News
Many are little publicized and fly under the Wall Street radar. They're virtually unknown to the general public. Yet today's 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" were generated by the stock-picking system that has nearly tripled the market from 1988 through 2015. Its average gain has been a stellar +26% per year. See these high-potential stocks free >>.
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