thegeneral 2,895 Posted April 21 2 hours ago, easilyscan said: Stocks I Like. Goes without saying to do your own research. Crocs: (CROX) Never a fan of their footwear, but they seem to have a cult like following. I've held a modest amount in an IRA for about 4.5 years & I started accumulating shares in my taxable & HSA accounts under $110 I like to look at the 3 most basic fundamentals 1st. Top line: revenues - Bottom line: EPS - Net profit margin's Revenues look great, although the year over year growth has slowed the last 7 quarters. https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/CROX/crocs/revenue EPS looks great as well, with one caveat that I'll get back to you later. https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/CROX/crocs/eps-earnings-per-share-diluted Margins are down from the all-time high of 35% mid 2021 (the zero interest rate go go days) but at 23%, still very impressive. https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/CROX/crocs/profit-margins Debt to equity ratio, price/sales, etc. look very reasonable *Caveat* Q-4 2024 EPS was $6.25. The previous quarterly high was $4.93 in Q2 2021. I figured that had to be inflated by a one time gain of some kind, so I'll bump that down to $4.25 which would bring the TTM EPS down to $13.88. Divide that by the current share price of $90.72 & you come up with a multiple of 6.42 A Google search (will crocs be negatively impacted by the new tariffs) confirmed my suspicions as to why it's selling at such a low multiple. Yes, Crocs is likely to be negatively impacted by the new tariffs. This is partly because Crocs produces a significant portion of its products in countries like Vietnam, which are subject to higher tariff rates. Additionally, Crocs has warned staff to closely manage expenses & has adjusted internal incentive plans due to the volatility caused by the tariffs. Take the worst case scenario, & say profits drop by a full 25% for 2025 $13.88 Minus 25% = $10.41 Divide this by the current share price & it would still only be selling at 8.60 x earnings. Thoughts ? I do love their squishy flip flops and buy a new pair every year or so. BUY! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Psychic Observer 496 Posted April 22 $1.4T erased today because of a trump post attacking Powell. What a retard. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted April 22 9 minutes ago, The Psychic Observer said: $1.4T erased today because of a trump post attacking Powell. What a retard. It’s gone? Forever? Where did it go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Psychic Observer 496 Posted April 22 2 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: It’s gone? Forever? Where did it go? Why am I not surprised that a guy that thinks that high profile people don't use credit cards and that the bravery of drowning kittens protects farms doesn't understand how the stock market works? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted April 22 11 minutes ago, The Psychic Observer said: Why am I not surprised that a guy that thinks that high profile people don't use credit cards and that the bravery of drowning kittens protects farms doesn't understand how the stock market works? You said it was “erased”. It’s gone? Forever? Explain it to me. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Psychic Observer 496 Posted April 22 1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said: You said it was “erased”. It’s gone? Forever? Explain it to me. Thanks. Yes it's gone. Will it come back? Depends on if Trump tries to remove Powell. Could take a while. Maybe read a book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted April 22 13 minutes ago, The Psychic Observer said: Yes it's gone. Will it come back? Depends on if Trump tries to remove Powell. Could take a while. Maybe read a book. So it’s not erased. Use better words. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted April 22 Through all the Trump bullshit my NFLX and WM are carrying on like warriors. Thanks boys!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,357 Posted April 22 19 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: So it’s not erased. Use better words. It's unerased now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted April 22 Just now, Horseman said: It's unerased now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Psychic Observer 496 Posted April 23 Rumors that Trump would cave and drop China tariffs to 50% - Market up over 1k Bessents says that's not true - Gives back 500 of that. Clown show. You can't trade in this market. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Psychic Observer 496 Posted April 23 Trump says he's gonna fire Powell, market loses 1k Trump caves like a little bish and says he won't, market adds 1k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,739 Posted April 23 1 hour ago, The Psychic Observer said: Rumors that Trump would cave and drop China tariffs to 50% - Market up over 1k Bessents says that's not true - Gives back 500 of that. Clown show. You can't trade in this market. Our Cities are burning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purdygood 334 Posted April 23 22 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said: Our Cities are burning I live in a city. I don't see any flames or smell any smoke. Hmmm, maybe I'm having a reverse Stroke. SOMEONE BURN SOME TOAST! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted April 23 President Trump needs to leave Jerome Powell alone. Maybe he was late in raising interest rates after they bottomed in late 2021, but at least he had a pair big enough to raise them substantially & not give into the pressure from Wall Street to immediately start lowering them every time the nation has a hiccup. I believe those historically low rates for a decade+ played a major role in the inflation we're all dealing with, especially in the housing market, & the reason there's an absolutely never ending demand for low income/affordable housing throughout the country. Someone pays for that, and it isn't the people residing there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted April 24 Google reports after the close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,357 Posted April 24 Keeps getting worse every day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,357 Posted April 24 23 hours ago, easilyscan said: President Trump needs to leave Jerome Powell alone. Maybe he was late in raising interest rates after they bottomed in late 2021, but at least he had a pair big enough to raise them substantially & not give into the pressure from Wall Street to immediately start lowering them every time the nation has a hiccup. I believe those historically low rates for a decade+ played a major role in the inflation we're all dealing with, especially in the housing market, & the reason there's an absolutely never ending demand for low income/affordable housing throughout the country. Someone pays for that, and it isn't the people residing there. I'm on team Powell. Keep the interest rates high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted April 24 1 hour ago, easilyscan said: Google reports after the close GOOG Q1 net income of $2.81 per diluted share, up from $1.89 a year ago. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $90.23 billion, up from $80.54 billion a year ago. Analysts expected $89.17 billion. Announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.21, payable on June 16 to shareholders of record on June 9. Shares rose 5% in Thursday's after-hours session. I'll take it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,237 Posted April 24 On 4/21/2025 at 8:00 PM, Hardcore troubadour said: So it’s not erased. Use better words. graph go up, did money get unerased? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted April 24 2 hours ago, easilyscan said: GOOG Q1 net income of $2.81 per diluted share, up from $1.89 a year ago. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $90.23 billion, up from $80.54 billion a year ago. Analysts expected $89.17 billion. Announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.21, payable on June 16 to shareholders of record on June 9. Shares rose 5% in Thursday's after-hours session. I'll take it. Heck yeah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,357 Posted April 25 Another green money un-erasing funny day. Tech stocks soar, should have bought more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 585 Posted April 25 1 minute ago, Horseman said: Another green money un-erasing funny day. Tech stocks soar, should have bought more. This is getting fun. Simply just what was expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Psychic Observer 496 Posted April 25 2 minutes ago, jbycho said: This is getting fun. Simply just what was expected. Qqq still down over 7% ytd. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 585 Posted April 25 Just now, The Psychic Observer said: Qqq still down over 7% ytd. you try hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted April 25 9 minutes ago, Horseman said: Another green money un-erasing funny day. Tech stocks soar, should have bought more. A little disappointed in Google today. They blew out the whisper number by 39%, + raised the dividend but shares only ended up a couple bucks. Not complaining, because I also own Tesla, but they reported one of their worst 1/4's ever & shares skyrocketed ? Mr. market doesn't always make sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,357 Posted April 25 19 minutes ago, easilyscan said: A little disappointed in Google today. They blew out the whisper number by 39%, + raised the dividend but shares only ended up a couple bucks. Not complaining, because I also own Tesla, but they reported one of their worst 1/4's ever & shares skyrocketed ? Mr. market doesn't always make sense. Yeah, but it's a long game. They're $15-$20 more than their April discount prices depending on when you got them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted April 25 Today’s stock news… Helium was up, feathers were down. Paper was stationary. Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading. Knives were up sharply. Pencils lost a few points. Hiking equipment was trailing. Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow decline. Weights were up in heavy trading. Mining equipment hit rock bottom. Diapers remained unchanged. The market for raisins dried up. Balloon prices were inflated. And toilet paper touched a new bottom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted Wednesday at 08:28 PM 50 more google @ 159 & change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted Wednesday at 08:49 PM Hats off to those who were accumulating Microsoft under 400 395.26 +1.22 +(0.31%) After Hours 419.20 +23.94 +(6.06%) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted Wednesday at 08:53 PM 3 minutes ago, easilyscan said: Hats off to those who were accumulating Microsoft under 400 395.26 +1.22 +(0.31%) After Hours 419.20 +23.94 +(6.06%) Always nice to get paid off. Hopefully AAPL and AMZN do their thing tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted Wednesday at 09:34 PM 34 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Always nice to get paid off. Hopefully AAPL and AMZN do their thing tomorrow. Sucks that Google also had an outstanding report, but didn't move up much. I suppose that has something to do with the fockheads @ the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking to break up the company. No one is forced to use google, plenty of other choices....... DuckDuckGo Ecosia Bing Startpage Swisscows Qwant Yahoo! Brave Search Yandex Search WolframAlpha Dogpile Mojeek Gibiru Baidu Perplexity AI Ask.com AOL OneSearch Searx Yahoo Search Yep You.com Ekoru BoardReader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted Wednesday at 09:44 PM 5 minutes ago, easilyscan said: Sucks that Google also had an outstanding report, but didn't move up much. I suppose that has something to do with the fockheads @ the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking to break up the company. No one is forced to use google, plenty of other choices....... DuckDuckGo Ecosia Bing Startpage Swisscows Qwant Yahoo! Brave Search Yandex Search WolframAlpha Dogpile Mojeek Gibiru Baidu Perplexity AI Ask.com AOL OneSearch Searx Yahoo Search Yep You.com Ekoru BoardReader It’s a bit worrying that GOOG had those numbers, P/E is so low, and that it still lagging a bit. Not selling tho. In the long term hold bucket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted Thursday at 02:16 PM Let’s get a health check… I’m down 7% YTD in my main account that I sweat over. Down 2.5% in my set it and forget it old man investments account Down 18% in my gambling account Have DCA’d in all these accounts. Individual stocks and index funds so eventually will see some bountiful crops I hope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,835 Posted Thursday at 06:52 PM 4 hours ago, thegeneral said: Let’s get a health check… I’m down 7% YTD in my main account that I sweat over. Down 2.5% in my set it and forget it old man investments account Down 18% in my gambling account Have DCA’d in all these accounts. Individual stocks and index funds so eventually will see some bountiful crops I hope! TSP -1.33% (This was the account I was DCAing out of last October) Trading account -18.53% (sold everything back in feb/mar, moving towards Tesla, NVDA, STRK) Roth -2.32% Converted 100% to FBTC a few months ago) Degen -35.24% (Mostly from those stupid option plays) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 585 Posted Thursday at 06:56 PM 4 hours ago, thegeneral said: Let’s get a health check… I’m down 7% YTD in my main account that I sweat over. Down 2.5% in my set it and forget it old man investments account Down 18% in my gambling account Have DCA’d in all these accounts. Individual stocks and index funds so eventually will see some bountiful crops I hope! Do you enjoy boasting how bad you are with money gutterpee guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted Thursday at 07:07 PM 13 minutes ago, Cdub100 said: TSP -1.33% (This was the account I was DCAing out of last October) Trading account -18.53% (sold everything back in feb/mar, moving towards Tesla, NVDA, STRK) Roth -2.32% Converted 100% to FBTC a few months ago) Degen -35.24% (Mostly from those stupid option plays) Here’s to better times! Im betting the overall market will be healthy again within a couple years. Got plenty of time til I’ll get at this money hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,835 Posted Thursday at 07:17 PM 7 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Here’s to better times! Im betting the overall market will be healthy again within a couple years. Got plenty of time til I’ll get at this money hopefully. When the fed cuts interest rates and starts QE the market will recover. At least that's my hypothesis. The market would be no different under Kamala. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted Thursday at 07:21 PM 1 minute ago, Cdub100 said: When the fed cuts interest rates and starts QE the market will recover. At least that's my hypothesis. The market would be no different under Kamala. The tariffs and Trump’s erratic behavior are making things worse IMO. Market was due a big correction. But honestly no one knows anything. Personally just have faith that the markets are one of the best ways to build wealth over the long term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,835 Posted Thursday at 07:24 PM 1 minute ago, thegeneral said: The tariffs and Trump’s erratic behavior are making things worse IMO. Market was due a big correction. But honestly no one knows anything. Personally just have faith that the markets are one of the best ways to build wealth over the long term. The market would come up with any excuse to dump. A trader sneezes, and all of a sudden it's a new pandemic, and the market will dump. I 100% agree with your second sentence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
