Share repurchases, or share buybacks, have gained popularity in the last two decades. According to a report from Goldman Sachs, stock buybacks initiated by companies part of the S&P 500 index might touch $925 billion in 2024, up 13% year over year, and Goldman estimates buybacks to rise by 16% to $1.075 trillion in 2025. …
Real estate has been one of the greatest asset classes for wealth creation in history, and investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can allow you to get all the benefits of investing in real estate without going through the hassles that come with direct property ownership. In addition, owning REITs is one of the …
The dividend yield is a key metric for investors looking to gauge the income potential of their investments. It measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, offering a clear snapshot of potential returns a stock can offer independent of market price fluctuations. Understanding dividend yield can …
Long-term investors often look at various valuation metrics when deciding whether to invest in a particular company. One helpful metric to evaluate is market capitalization or market cap. Market capitalization is a measure of the total value of a company’s outstanding shares of stock. It is calculated by multiplying the current market price of one …
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. It’s a financial metric commonly used to evaluate a company’s financial performance and its ability to generate cash flow. This post will cover EBITDA in detail, including what it tells you, when to use it to evaluate businesses, and its limitations. What is EBITDA? EBITDA …
A price target is a stock’s estimated future price, and it’s typically based on a company’s projected earnings, historical earnings, and economic conditions. Wall Street equity research analysts typically provide stock price targets for the public companies that they cover. They also offer buy, sell, or hold recommendations. While there’s no guarantee a stock will …
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is a financial ratio investors use to evaluate a company’s profitability. It represents the portion of a company’s net earnings allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. By examining EPS, you gain valuable insights into a company’s ability to generate and distribute profits to its shareholders. This article will cover …
Some businesses invest their shareholders’ capital wisely, turning every dollar into significantly more profit. These companies create long-term value and drive strong stock performance for investors. But other companies waste capital through unprofitable expansion or poor decisions. These companies see poor returns, weak profitability, and they’ll ultimately see poor stock performance over the long term. …
Financial analysts and investors look at various metrics before deciding whether a stock is a buy. One of the metrics is the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio). The P/E ratio tells you whether a company’s stock price is overvalued, fairly valued, or undervalued. It also gives insight into a stock’s value compared to its industry peers. …
