Mazor Robotics (MZOR: $36)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $44
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $32
Earnings Date: Tuesday, (exact time unavailable)
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $11.5 M
EPS: -$0.17
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $6.5 M
EPS: -$0.24
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Mazor Robotics is expected to report healthy revenue and EPS growth for 1Q17. Analysts estimate that Mazor will report a 79% increase in revenue to $11.5 million and a 30% increase in EPS to -$0.17. The firm reported earnings that missed estimates in all four quarters of 2016, and the stock has provided investors with a 200% return. The CEO made an appearance on Mad Money last week, contributing to the 55% upwards move since March 22nd, just 10 days ago. Mazor had a market cap of approximately $550 million at the beginning of this year, relatively small by Wall Street’s standards, allowing it to fly slightly unnoticed by larger investors. But not by readers of The Bull Market Report!
Shopify (SHOP: $77)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $90
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $59
Earnings Date: Tuesday, before the market open (exact time unavailable)
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $122 M
EPS: -$0.09
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $72 M
EPS: -$0.06
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Analysts across Wall Street estimate that Shopify will report a revenues increase of 67% to $122 million and an earnings deficit of -$0.09 (-50%) for 1Q17. Shopify beat analyst estimates in all four quarters of 2016, which has been reflected in the stock’s 134% return over the past year. Shopify provides a cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. They assist in web design, set up, and facilitation of sales for their customers. Shopify is an industry leader and has positioned itself to catch more of the growing online retail business in the years to come.
We hereby raise the Sell Price from $59 to $65.
Apple (AAPL: $147, new all-time high)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $155
Bull Market Report Sell Price: We would not sell Apple
Earnings Date: Tuesday, 5:00 PM ET
Consensus: 2Q17
Revenues: $53.0 B
EPS: $2.02
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $50.5 B
EPS: $1.90
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Analysts expect Apple to report modest growth in both EPS and revenues of about 6% and 5% to $2.02 and $53 billion respectively for 2Q17. When Apple beat estimates in 2Q16 the stock rose 5%. Since this time last year, investors have seen returns of over 50%, including a 1.6% dividend yield. Apple’s R&D department has been very busy in recent months. Rumors say they are looking into driverless car technology and revamping Apple Maps to incorporate features similar to Google Maps’ Street View. Apple continues its climb towards our $155 target.
The Carlyle Group (CG: $17.75)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $20
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $13
Earnings Date: Wednesday, 8:30 am ET
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $550 M
EPS: $0.38
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $451 M
EPS: $0.18
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Analysts estimate that The Carlyle Group will report a 22% increase in revenues to $550 million and an astounding 110% increase in EPS to $0.18 for 1Q17. Carlyle beat estimates in the first two quarters of 2016, but fell short to analyst’s aggressive third and fourth quarter estimates. Although the stock took an 8% hit following the 1Q16 earnings release, it has still managed to climb 2% over the past year. Add Carlyle’s incredible 10% dividend yield and shareholders who purchased this stock just last year would have already seen a 12% return. The stock has been trading horizontally over the past year; however we see it breaking out in the coming months towards our $20 target.
Tesla (TSLA: $327, a new all-time high)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $325
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $280
Earnings Date: Wednesday, (exact time unavailable)
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $2.6 B
EPS: -$0.76
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $1.2 B
EPS: -$1.45
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Analysts estimate that Tesla will report a 48% decrease in the earnings deficit to -$0.76 and 115% increase in revenues to $2.6 billion for 1Q17. Tesla only beat analyst estimates in the third quarter last year, but the stock still managed to climb 25%. Elon Musk, Tesla’s famed CEO, has continuously grown the firm’s Research and Development operations. These expenditures have made huge contributions to the firm’s top line revenue, allowing it to provide affordable electric cars to the mass market. The firm has struggled to make a profit thus far, however we are confident in Musk’s vision and ability to change the landscape of the automotive market.
It just hit our Target today, so we hereby raise our Target to $350 from $325. Expect a stock split at any time too.
Facebook (FB: $152, a new all-time high)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $165
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $140
Earnings Date: Wednesday, 5:00 PM EST
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $7.8 B
EPS: $1.12
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $5.4 B
EPS: $0.77
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Analysts estimate that Facebook will report a 45% increase in both revenue and EPS to $7.8 billion and $1.12 respectively for 1Q17. Facebook reported earnings that beat analyst estimates in 2Q17 and the stock climbed around 3% in the weeks following the announcement. Facebook is trading up 30% from this time last year. The firm continues to dominate the global advertising market through its main website Facebook.com and its subsidiaries Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Analysts project that Facebook will realize a 12% market share of global digital advertising and a 30% market share of all display advertising in the U.S. by the end of 2018. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a vision of globalization that continues to drive Facebook’s growth.
Square (SQ: $18.75)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $24
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $14
Earnings Date: Wednesday, 5:00 PM ET
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $450 M
EPS: -$0.08
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $380 M
EPS: -$0.29
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Analysts estimate that Square will report a revenue increase of 19% to $450 million and an improvement in the earnings deficit by nearly 80% to -$0.08 for 1Q17.  Despite a rough start to the year in 2016, where shares fell nearly 30% following the 1Q16 earnings release, the stock has managed to provide investors with a 140% return from the stock’s 52-week low. Square announced last week that it would be acquiring a team from the struggling social app Yik Yak, a move that will bring a new perspective and high level talent to Square’s human resources.
Annaly Capital Management (NLY: $11.85)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $12
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $9, hereby raised to $11.
Earnings Date: Wednesday, after market close (exact time unavailable)
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $575 M
EPS: $0.30
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $390 M
EPS: $0.30
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Things are going well at Annaly. The company met earnings estimates in the first 3 quarters of 2016 and beat estimates in the fourth quarter. The stock is up 13% over the past year and pays an astonishing 10% dividend. Market sentiment on Annaly is quite bullish; only 2% of its outstanding shares have been shorted (bet against). Insiders have increased their holdings by 5% over the past year, showing a positive outlook by the firm’s executive team.
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Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI: $33)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $45
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $28
Earnings Date: Thursday, 10:00 AM ET
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $200 M
EPS: $0.51
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $177 M
EPS: $0.29
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
Things are going well at Omega Healthcare Investors, and is paying a beautiful 7% dividend. When Omega missed analyst estimates in the first quarter of 2016 the stock dipped 10% before recovering to a 52-week high of $38. The stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 18 (Healthcare Industry P/E: 60), which is very cheap, especially considering its high dividend yield.
Welltower (HCN: $71)
Bull Market Report Target Price: $84
Bull Market Report Sell Price: $60
Earnings Date: Friday, before market opening (exact time unavailable)
Consensus: 1Q17
Revenues: $1 B
EPS: $0.42
Year Ago Quarter Results
Revenues: $1 B
EPS: $0.42
Key Things to Watch For in the Quarter
In the first quarter of 2016, Welltower missed estimates by 3 cents and the stock still climbed 4% in the days following the announcement. Welltower is a REIT that invests in senior living and retirement homes. The stock is up 2% over the past year and we expect that it will continue to grow as the demand for senior living increases.