The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is known for housing some of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in the market. But not every stock in the index is a winner - some are struggling with slowing growth, increasing competition, or unsustainable valuations.
With rapid innovation comes rapid change, and StockStory is here to help you identify which Nasdaq 100 stocks are still worth your money. That said, here are two Nasdaq 100 stocks driving the future of tech and one best left off your watchlist.
One Stock to Sell:
Mondelez (MDLZ)
Market Cap: $82.26 billion
Founded as Nabisco in 1903, Mondelez (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is a packaged snacks powerhouse best known for its Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, Ritz, and Trident brands.
Why Is MDLZ Not Exciting?
- Flat unit sales over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to stimulate growth
- Efficiency has decreased over the last year as its operating margin fell by 4.7 percentage points
- Free cash flow margin dropped by 2.3 percentage points over the last year, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up
Mondelez’s stock price of $63.68 implies a valuation ratio of 19.7x forward P/E. If you’re considering MDLZ for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Stocks to Watch:
Copart (CPRT)
Market Cap: $44.23 billion
Starting as a single salvage yard in California in 1982, Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) operates an online auction platform that connects sellers of damaged and salvage vehicles with buyers ranging from dismantlers and rebuilders to used car dealers and exporters.
Why Do We Love CPRT?
- Impressive 15.6% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Strong free cash flow margin of 23% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently, and its recently improved profitability means it has even more resources to invest or distribute
- Market-beating returns on capital illustrate that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures
At $45.86 per share, Copart trades at 26.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)
Market Cap: $173.3 billion
Pioneering minimally invasive surgery since its first da Vinci system was FDA-cleared in 2000, Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) develops and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems that enable minimally invasive procedures across various medical specialties.
Why Do We Watch ISRG?
- Products are reaching more customers as its system placement averaged 11.4% growth over the past two years
- Estimated revenue growth of 14.2% for the next 12 months implies its momentum over the last two years will continue
- Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 17.7% annually
Intuitive Surgical is trading at $483.61 per share, or 57.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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