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Stock Region Watchlist Newsletter Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Stock Region Watchlist Newsletter Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Caterpillar ($CAT)
Shareholder Returns: Caterpillar demonstrated its dedication to shareholders by deploying $4.3 billion in share repurchases and dividends during Q1 2025.
Profitability: Despite a 10% dip in sales, the company maintained an impressive operating profit margin of 18.1%.
Strategic Focus: The company's emphasis on long-term growth through its diversified portfolio keeps it well-positioned for future challenges.
Key Levels:
Upside: Above $318.00
Downside: Below $295.00
Starbucks ($SBUX)
Turnaround Efforts: CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" plan hones in on coffee product optimization and operational improvements.
China Market: A 4% rise in transactions in China highlights potential growth in this critical market.
Challenges and Opportunities: While U.S. same-store sales fell 2%, Starbucks is pushing innovation and marketing to reclaim customer loyalty globally.
Key Levels:
Upside: Above $79.95
Downside: Below $76.24
Super Micro ($SMCI)
Revenue Growth: Despite a lowered Q3 revenue forecast, Super Micro expects 18% growth due to its strong position in the AI and server markets.
Short-Term Challenges: Delays in customer platform decisions have moved some anticipated sales into Q4.
Long-Term Potential: CEO Charles Liang expressed optimism about maintaining growth in line with 2023, contingent on supply chain stability.
Key Levels:
Upside: Above $31.19
Downside: Below $29.51
Humana ($HUM)
Strong Earnings: Humana reported robust Q1 2025 adjusted EPS of $11.58, representing significant year-over-year growth.
Strategic Expansion: The company continues to invest in its CenterWell and Medicaid businesses, adding new contracts like the one recently secured in Illinois.
Guidance Confidence: Management reaffirmed the FY 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $16.25, underscoring confidence in its financial trajectory.
Key Levels:
Upside: Above $273.23
Downside: Below $261.20
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