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Nov 07, 2023

Best Internet Stock to Buy: $GOOGL, $META, $BIDU, $SNAP, $SPOT - Navigating the Digital Giants

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In the digital age, internet stocks are the behemoths of the stock market, with companies like Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), and Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) leading the charge. These companies have revolutionized how we interact with technology, offering cloud-based solutions that have transformed business operations and consumer habits worldwide. With an average market capitalization of $63.3 billion across the internet software theme, investors are keenly watching this space for the best internet stock to buy.

The Titans of Internet Software

The industry is dominated by companies that have built their business models around software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms, cloud computing, and data management. These services are not only central to the current digital ecosystem but are also pivotal for future innovations.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG and NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, holds the crown with the highest valuation in this group at a staggering $1.6 trillion. Its diverse range of services, from search engines to cloud computing and consumer electronics, has cemented its position as a leader in the internet software industry.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Formerly known as Facebook, Meta Platforms has expanded beyond social media into virtual reality and other technology ventures. With its massive user base and advertising prowess, META is a stock that captures the growth of online interaction and commerce.

NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES) and Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU)

Chinese companies like NetEase and Baidu have also carved out significant niches. NetEase's focus on online gaming and Baidu's status as China's leading search engine make them key players in the internet space, despite regulatory challenges.

Emerging Players and Innovators

While the giants dominate the headlines, emerging players like Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT), Snap (NYSE:SNAP), and Bilibili (NASDAQ:BILI) are innovating and capturing new market segments. Spotify's streaming services have changed the music industry, Snap's social media platform appeals to younger audiences, and Bilibili's entertainment products are gaining traction globally.

Financial Analysis of the Internet Software Sector

When analyzing internet stocks, several financial metrics are paramount:

Market Capitalization

Market cap not only reflects the size but also the market's perception of a company's future prospects. Alphabet's $1.6 trillion valuation indicates high confidence in its continued dominance and growth potential.

Revenue Growth

Investors should look for companies with strong and consistent revenue growth, which is a sign of market demand and the ability to monetize services effectively.

Profit Margins

High profit margins, especially in the tech industry, can indicate a company's efficiency and its ability to scale its business model.

Related Ticker: GOOGL, BIDU, META, SNAP, SPOT

GOOGL in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on December 10, 2024

GOOGL broke above its upper Bollinger Band on December 10, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 51 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 51 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for GOOGL moved out of overbought territory on December 18, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 49 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 72 cases where GOOGL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GOOGL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on December 06, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GOOGL as a result. In of 87 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GOOGL just turned positive on December 09, 2024. Looking at past instances where GOOGL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

GOOGL moved above its 50-day moving average on November 26, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GOOGL advanced for three days, in of 362 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 318 cases where GOOGL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 90, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. GOOGL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (6.821) is normal, around the industry mean (11.086). P/E Ratio (26.802) is within average values for comparable stocks, (48.888). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.626) is also within normal values, averaging (3.441). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.435) is also within normal values, averaging (19.577).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT), Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), Pinterest (NYSE:PINS), Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:TME), Snap (NYSE:SNAP), Twilio (NYSE:TWLO), Zillow Group (NASDAQ:Z).

Industry description

Companies in this industry typically license software on a subscription basis and it is centrally hosted. Such products usually go by the names web-based software, on-demand software and hosted software. Cloud computing has emerged as a major force in this space, making it possible to save files to a remote database (without requiring them to be saved on local storage device); as long as a device has access to the web, it can access the data and the software programs to run it. This has in many cases facilitated cost efficiency, speed and security of data for businesses and consumers. Alphabet Inc., Facebook, Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. are some well-known names in the internet software/services industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Internet Software/Services Industry is 63.7B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 1.11K to 1.94T. GOOGL holds the highest valuation in this group at 1.94T. The lowest valued company is MSEZ at 1.11K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Internet Software/Services Industry was -5%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -1%, and the average quarterly price growth was 7%. DATI experienced the highest price growth at 53%, while LTRPB experienced the biggest fall at -92%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Internet Software/Services Industry was 113%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 135% and the average quarterly volume growth was 27%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 45
P/E Growth Rating: 68
Price Growth Rating: 56
SMR Rating: 76
Profit Risk Rating: 90
Seasonality Score: 19 (-100 ... +100)
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