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5 Stocks to Spice Up Your Portfolio for the Year Ahead

Published 09-01-2024, 06:09 pm
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  • In the previous edition, we discussed 5 stocks to fuel your portfolio gains in 2024.
  • In this piece, we will take a look at 5 more stocks that you can consider adding to that list.
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  • In the last article, we delved into 5 stocks poised for success in 2024. Today, we shift our focus to the remaining stocks.

    To analyze insightful data, we will harness the power of the InvestingPro tool.

    1. Chevron

    Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is one of the world's largest energy companies.

    Chevron Stock Price Chart

    Its shares fell in 2023 because 2 of its largest oilfields suffered production shortfalls, and investors found the deal whereby Chevron paid $60 billion to buy Hess (NYSE:HES) expensive.

    Its stock is cheap and trades at 10.8 times projected 2024 earnings. In addition, it intends to repurchase $20 billion in shares annually.

    Thus, it trades at a 15% discount to its average cash flow multiple and should have a total return (dividends + buybacks) of around +12% after the Hess deal closes.

    Its dividend yield is +4.04%.

    Chevron Dividend Yield History

    Source: InvestingPro

    On February 2, it presents its accounts for the quarter. Looking ahead to 2024 the forecast is for earnings per share (EPS) to grow by +4.9%.

    Chevron Stock Reaction After Earnings

    Source: InvestingPro

    It has 25 ratings, of which 19 are buy, 6 are hold and none are sell.

    The market sees potential at $178.53, while InvestingPro models see it at $171.47.

    Chevron Targets

    Source: InvestingPro

    2. Alibaba

    Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) is one of the cheapest tech companies in the world. Its U.S.-listed shares trade at just eight times projected earnings in its current fiscal year ending in March.

    Alibaba Stock Price Chart

    Adding its e-commerce unit in China, its logistics and cloud computing businesses, and a stake in Ant Financial, the sum of the company's parts amounts to about $130 per share, nearly double the current share price.

    Its dividend yield is +1.34%.

    Alibaba Dividend Data

    Source: InvestingPro

    On January 31, we will know its accounts and earnings per share (EPS) are expected to increase by +6.34% and by 2024 by +14.5%, and revenue by +5.5%.

    Alibaba Upcoming Earnings

    Source: InvestingPro

    The market gives it a potential of $124.73, while InvestingPro models see it at $113.96.

    Alibaba Targets

    Source: InvestingPro

    3. Hertz Global

    The market didn't like Hertz's (NASDAQ:HTZ) big bet on electric vehicles (11% of its fleet) and it backfired, as the company is earning less than estimated.

    Hertz Global Stock Price Chart

    But the car rental sector is 90% controlled by Enterprise, Avis, and Hertz, and even with earnings estimates cut, Hertz trades at a low price with 8.6 projected earnings by 2024. It trades at a very attractive price for patient investors.

    The company does not distribute a dividend.

    It reports its quarterly results on February 26 and is expected to increase its actual revenue by +4.15% and by 2024 by +4%.

    Hertz Global Upcoming Earnings

    Source: InvestingPro

    The market sees potential at $13.50, with InvestingPro's models being more moderate, seeing it at $11.89.

    Hertz Global Targets

    Source: InvestingPro

    4. Madison Square (NYSE:SQ) Garden Sports

    Madison Square Garden Sports (NYSE:MSGS) owns two of the most valuable professional teams in their respective sports: the New York Knicks and the Rangers.

    Madison Square Garden Sports Price Chart

    According to Sportico estimates, the Knicks and Rangers are worth $7.4 billion and $2.45 billion, respectively. But the company's current market value of just $4.2 billion, plus about $300 million in net debt, is worth about half that.

    The stock is below where it was five years ago and cheap. It does not distribute a dividend.

    February 2 is the date set to release the quarter's numbers. Looking ahead to 2024, earnings per share (EPS) growth of +6.4% is expected.

    Madison Square Garden Sports Forecasts

    Source: InvestingPro

    It has 6 ratings, of which 4 are buy, 2 are hold and none are sell.

    The market gives it potential at $244.60.

    Madison Square Garden Sports Targets

    Source: InvestingPro

    5. Pepsico

    The impact of weight-loss drugs on PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) snack and beverage franchise will likely be minimal.

    Pepsico Stock Price Chart

    Although it is named after a soft drink, Pepsi has the best snack franchise and generates more than half of the company's profits, making Pepsi less dependent on sugary soft drinks than Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO).

    Its shares trade at 20.7 times projected 2024 earnings, below its five-year average.

    Its dividend yield is +3%.

    Pepsico Dividend History

    Source: InvestingPro

    On February 9, we will know its quarterly accounts. For 2024 the forecast is for earnings per share (EPS) growth of +7.9% and revenue of +4.7%.

    Pepsico Forecasts

    Source: InvestingPro

    InvestingPro models see potential at $191.91.

    Pepsico Targets

    Source: InvestingPro

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