Facebook (FB) has had a rough go lately. News stories have occurred almost daily criticizing the company. Politicians and regulators are looking for a way to punish the company and limit its influence. Apple’s changes to enable greater privacy for iOS users is limiting FB’s ability to measure and target its users on behalf of […]
AT&T (T) reported its first quarterly results since Northlake took a long position in client accounts in July. Virtually across the board, the results slightly exceeded estimates leading the company to modestly increase its 2021 guidance for financial results and subscriber counts. Our thesis is built upon a hated company that is showing improved execution […]
After two consecutive quarters of improved results and a positive analyst meeting earlier this month, IBM’s 3Q21 earnings were disappointing. Revenues fell slightly short of estimates, and after adjusting for a favorable tax rate, EPS did as well. Key growth areas like consulting and hybrid cloud performed well, but software, mainframe systems, and soon-to-be spun […]
Surprisingly to Northlake, intermediate and long-term interest rates have fallen slightly over the last several months. We had been anticipating higher rates as the economy emerged from COVID impacts, inflation held at well-above pre-pandemic levels, the timing of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening grew closer. Instead, for reasons that most on Wall Street still […]
Home Depot (HD) reported solid 2Q21 results with same store sales growing in-line with expectations and earnings ahead of consensus estimates. HD chose not to provide guidance given uncertainty related to the ongoing pandemic. Management had a positive tone on the outlook for 2H21 and the long-term housing environment. HD noted that August has started […]
Disney (DIS) reported FY 3Q21 results that were better than expected for both financial metrics and subscriber additions. Long-term guidance was not updated since DIS is in the process of creating the operating plan for FY22. Given ongoing strength in DTC services – Disney+, ESPN+, and the recently profitable Hulu – and the ramping recovery […]
Sony (SONY) reported better than expected 1Q22 earnings and raised full-year guidance. We had thought that guidance was conservative, both short-term and long-term, so the news was not surprising. It is welcome news in support of the long-term investment thesis that SONY’s individual business are deeply undervalued compared to peers with a management team that […]
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) reported another in a string of excellent quarterly earnings reports. Revenue and EBITDA exceeded management guidance and the company raised the all-important annual free cash flow guidance. NXST has always benefitted from having one of the best management teams across all the industries we follow in terms of operating execution and […]
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported a much-needed beat-and-raise quarter. Strength was broad-based with Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and World of Warcraft all exceeding expectations. Management raised 2021 guidance to reflect the results, with a portion of the upside held back due to the shift of Diablo Immortal from 2021 to 2022. Given current strength across […]
Comcast (CMCSA) remains a unique investment, winning on all sides of the pandemic-impacted economy. Broadband continues to have a tailwind as the value and necessity of a high-speed internet connection has been enhanced, likely permanently in our view. NBC Universal is a cyclical business and just at the start of its recovery in theme parks, […]
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