Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends. The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
This is precisely where StockStory comes in - our job is to find you high-quality companies that can win regardless of the conditions. That said, here is one large-cap stock that still has big upside potential and two whose momentum may slow.
Two Large-Cap Stocks to Sell:
Autodesk (ADSK)
Market Cap: $65.52 billion
Starting with AutoCAD in the 1980s and evolving into a comprehensive design ecosystem, Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) provides software solutions for architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and entertainment industries to design, simulate, and visualize projects.
Why Does ADSK Give Us Pause?
- ARR growth averaged a weak 14% over the last year, suggesting that competition is pulling some attention away from its software
- Competitive market means the company must spend more on sales and marketing to stand out even if the return on investment is low
- Expenses have increased as a percentage of revenue over the last year as its operating margin fell by 1.2 percentage points
Autodesk is trading at $306.75 per share, or 8.9x forward price-to-sales. If you’re considering ADSK for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
MSCI (MSCI)
Market Cap: $42.42 billion
Originally known as Morgan Stanley Capital International before becoming independent in 2007, MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) provides critical decision support tools, indexes, and analytics that help global investors understand risk and return factors and build more effective investment portfolios.
Why Are We Cautious About MSCI?
- Negative return on equity shows that some of its growth strategies have backfired
At $548.34 per share, MSCI trades at 30.3x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why MSCI doesn’t pass our bar.
One Large-Cap Stock to Buy:
Raymond James (RJF)
Market Cap: $31.88 billion
Founded in 1962 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) is a diversified financial services company that provides wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and banking services to individuals and institutions.
Why Is RJF a Top Pick?
- Offerings and unique value proposition resonate with customers, as seen in its above-market 11.7% annual sales growth over the last five years
- Share buybacks propelled its annual earnings per share growth to 21.2%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last five years
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 16.4% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years was exceptional
Raymond James’s stock price of $159.87 implies a valuation ratio of 14x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
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