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3 Services Stocks with Exciting Potential

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Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. Still, investors are uneasy as firms face challenges from AI-driven disruptors and tightening corporate budgets. These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as services stocks have collectively shed 6.9% over the past six months. This drawdown was worse than the S&P 500’s 2.3% fall.

The elite companies can churn out earnings growth under any circumstance, however, and our mission at StockStory is to help you find them. With that said, here are three services stocks we think can generate sustainable market-beating returns.

TTM Technologies (TTMI)

Market Cap: $10.12 billion

As one of the world's largest printed circuit board manufacturers with facilities spanning North America and Asia, TTM Technologies (NASDAQ: TTMI) manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs) and radio frequency (RF) components for aerospace, defense, automotive, and telecommunications industries.

Why Does TTMI Catch Our Eye?

  1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 14.1% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
  2. Projected revenue growth of 17.4% for the next 12 months is above its two-year trend, pointing to accelerating demand
  3. Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 35.2% annually

At $97.44 per share, TTM Technologies trades at 30.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

Globalstar (GSAT)

Market Cap: $9.99 billion

Known for powering the emergency SOS feature in newer Apple iPhones, Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) operates a network of low-earth orbit satellites that provide voice and data communications services in remote areas where traditional cellular networks don't reach.

Why Are We Bullish on GSAT?

  1. Annual revenue growth of 16.3% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
  2. Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
  3. Rising returns on capital show the company is starting to reap the benefits of its past investments

Globalstar’s stock price of $77 implies a valuation ratio of 67.8x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Ibotta (IBTA)

Market Cap: $780.4 million

Originally launched as a way to make grocery shopping more rewarding for budget-conscious consumers, Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) is a mobile shopping app that allows consumers to earn cash back on everyday purchases by completing tasks and submitting receipts.

Why Do We Watch IBTA?

  1. Annual revenue growth of 23.3% over the past three years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
  2. Adjusted operating profits and efficiency rose over the last four years as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
  3. Free cash flow margin jumped by 47.8 percentage points over the last four years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends

Ibotta is trading at $31.70 per share, or 22.6x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

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