Free Trial

Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Articles by Thomas Hughes - Page 124

Camping World Ascends New Peak With Higher Highs In Sight
May 5, 2021 5:00 AM ET

Camping World Ascends New Peak With Higher Highs In Sight

Thomas Hughes

As strong as the trends in the RV industry are, even we’re surprised by Camping World’s (NYSE: CWH) Q1 results. The industry was recently forecast to grow at a 24% rate over last year and set a new high that, quite frankly, is still underestimating the market.

NYSE:CWH
Read Camping World Ascends New Peak With Higher Highs In Sight
Under Armor Under Pressure After Raising Guidance 
May 4, 2021 10:55 AM ET

Under Armor Under Pressure After Raising Guidance 

Thomas Hughes

The market is not rewarding good results and Under Armor (NYSE: UA) is not immune. The company is deep in the throes of a restructuring effort that has the company on track for growth, outpacing the consensus, and raising guidance

NYSE:MA
Read Under Armor Under Pressure After Raising Guidance 
Freshpet, Inc Can’t Grow Fast Enough To Please The Market 
May 4, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Freshpet, Inc Can’t Grow Fast Enough To Please The Market 

Thomas Hughes

We began to notice a problem with Freshpet (NASDAQ: FRPT) over the last year that has turned out to be quite an interesting story. After comparing notes, we discovered the Freshpet shelves were nearly empty in many areas the company operates in.

NASDAQ:FRPT
Read Freshpet, Inc Can’t Grow Fast Enough To Please The Market 
If You’ve Been Waiting To Buy iRobot Now Is A Good Time
May 4, 2021 7:00 AM ET

If You’ve Been Waiting To Buy iRobot Now Is A Good Time

Thomas Hughes

Shares of iRobot are down more than 10% in premarket action after a blowout report and favorable guidance. This could be the buying opportunity you've been waiting for.

NASDAQ:IRBT
Read If You’ve Been Waiting To Buy iRobot Now Is A Good Time
Sporting Goods Stocks Are In Season Again 
May 4, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Sporting Goods Stocks Are In Season Again 

Thomas Hughes

We began to develop a theory during the Q4 earnings cycle that is beginning to play out. In our view, the sporting goods stocks that have been rising the wave of social distancing are set up for the second wave of game-changing growth this year.

NYSE:JOUTNYSE:DKSNASDAQ:HIBB
Read Sporting Goods Stocks Are In Season Again 
Get On Board With ON Semiconductor Corporation 
May 2, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Get On Board With ON Semiconductor Corporation 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ON) are moving higher in premarket action and on track to set a new high very soon. The Q1 results are a shining example of a trend we’ve seen throughout the market.

NASDAQ:ON
Read Get On Board With ON Semiconductor Corporation 
It May Be Time To Get Out Of PetMed Express, Inc 
May 2, 2021 11:00 PM ET

It May Be Time To Get Out Of PetMed Express, Inc 

Thomas Hughes

We are generally bullish on the petcare segment and eCommerce both but we think it might be wise to trim some of those PetMed Express (NASDAQ: PETS) shares if you already own some.

NASDAQ:PETS
Read It May Be Time To Get Out Of PetMed Express, Inc 
Sweet Results From The Hershey Company Drive Shares To New Highs 
April 30, 2021 4:05 AM ET

Sweet Results From The Hershey Company Drive Shares To New Highs 

Thomas Hughes

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) Q1 results are a great example of what we like so much about the consumer staples sector. Like so many in the sector, The Hershey Company has itself positioned for growth while giving value

NYSE:HSY
Read Sweet Results From The Hershey Company Drive Shares To New Highs 
Logitech Is A Logical Choice For Long-Term Investors 
April 29, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Logitech Is A Logical Choice For Long-Term Investors 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Logitech pull back into a buying opportunity after blowout results, an increase to the dividend, and an increased share buyback plan.

NASDAQ:LOGI
Read Logitech Is A Logical Choice For Long-Term Investors 
Four Reason’s Ethereum Is Going To $4,200
April 29, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Four Reason’s Ethereum Is Going To $4,200

Thomas Hughes

The price of ETH is on its way to $4,200 and may reach it by mid-summer because of hard forks, gas price, dominance, and technical tailwinds.

CRYPTO:ETH
Read Four Reason’s Ethereum Is Going To $4,200
Automatic Data Processing Slips On Earnings And Higher Guidance 
April 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Automatic Data Processing Slips On Earnings And Higher Guidance 

Thomas Hughes

We’ve been fans of the labor market, labor market stocks, and Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP) for years. The group is supported by secular trends that promise years of sustained business if not robust growth.

NASDAQ:ADP
Read Automatic Data Processing Slips On Earnings And Higher Guidance 
eBay Goes On Sale After Record Quarter 
April 29, 2021 7:00 AM ET

eBay Goes On Sale After Record Quarter 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of eBay (NASDAQ: eBay) are plunging in the premarket session because the company gave light guidance. The guidance is calling for 8-10% sequential growth on top of a tough 6.6% comp in the previous quarter and is no weak outlook.

NASDAQ:EBAY
Read eBay Goes On Sale After Record Quarter 
Juniper Networks Connects Investors With Value 
April 28, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Juniper Networks Connects Investors With Value 

Thomas Hughes

We like Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) for a lot of reasons and think the stock is ready to move higher. Not only is it well-positioned as a networking leader it is gaining relevance in the cloud as well, and it is one of the best dividend-paying stocks in the tech sector.

NYSE:JNPR
Read Juniper Networks Connects Investors With Value 
Haverty Furniture Company Extends Gains On Solid Results 
April 28, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Haverty Furniture Company Extends Gains On Solid Results 

Thomas Hughes

We’ve been bullish on the furniture industry and Haverty Furniture Company (NYSE: HVT) for a long time, since well before the pandemic. The trade war with China (remember that?) had the industry on the ropes because it is (or was) so heavily dependant on Chinese manufacturing.

NYSE:HVT
Read Haverty Furniture Company Extends Gains On Solid Results 
Ecolab Is Still A Good Investment In The Reopening 
April 28, 2021 7:06 AM ET

Ecolab Is Still A Good Investment In The Reopening 

Thomas Hughes

Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) has been one of our top reopening plays since the first of the year and it still is. The company is well-positioned not only as an institutional services company servicing the restaurant, hospitality, and travel industries but also as an industrial services company and as a health & life sciences services company. 

NYSE:ECL
Read Ecolab Is Still A Good Investment In The Reopening 
Packaging Corporation Of America A Good Buy For Income Investors 
April 27, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Packaging Corporation Of America A Good Buy For Income Investors 

Thomas Hughes

While Packaging Corporation Of America (NYSE: PKG) didn’t come right out and say it, the trends in eCommerce are helping to drive this business to new highs.

NYSE:PKG
Read Packaging Corporation Of America A Good Buy For Income Investors 
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc Rockets To New High On Growth Outlook 
April 27, 2021 7:40 AM ET

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc Rockets To New High On Growth Outlook 

Thomas Hughes

We’ve liked Simpson Manufacturing Co., (NYSE: SSD) for some time. The company is well-positioned in the U.S. and European housing markets and supported by demand from both the new construction/renovation and consumer DIY/home-improvement channels.

NYSE:SSD
Read Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc Rockets To New High On Growth Outlook 
Check Point Software Technologies Pulls Back After Earnings Beat 
April 27, 2021 4:05 AM ET

Check Point Software Technologies Pulls Back After Earnings Beat 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Check Point Software Technology are pulling back into a buying opportunity you may not want to miss.

NASDAQ:CHKP
Read Check Point Software Technologies Pulls Back After Earnings Beat 
UPS Delivers Results, Shares Surge 
April 26, 2021 11:00 PM ET

UPS Delivers Results, Shares Surge 

Thomas Hughes

UPS (NYSE: UPS) has been working on a “better not bigger” strategy for several quarters now and those efforts are paying off. The company, also boosted by consumer trends ie eCommerce,

NYSE:UPS
Read UPS Delivers Results, Shares Surge 
Dorman Products Is A Buy For Small-Cap Growth Investors 
April 26, 2021 8:37 AM ET

Dorman Products Is A Buy For Small-Cap Growth Investors 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Dorman Products (NASDAQ: DORM) are pulling back after reporting Q1 results not because results are weak but became the analysts had been expecting a little more.

NASDAQ:DORM
Read Dorman Products Is A Buy For Small-Cap Growth Investors 
Lennox International Blows Past Consensus With Hot 28% YOY Revenue Gain
April 26, 2021 7:45 AM ET

Lennox International Blows Past Consensus With Hot 28% YOY Revenue Gain

Thomas Hughes

With the boom in housing over the past year we are not surprised to see Lennox (NYSE: LII) YOY growth in the double-digit range. Seriously, the company makes air conditioners and heat pumps.

NYSE:LII
Read Lennox International Blows Past Consensus With Hot 28% YOY Revenue Gain
Bitcoin Corrects 27%, Oh No! (or Why It’s Time To Buy Bitcoin)
April 24, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Bitcoin Corrects 27%, Oh No! (or Why It’s Time To Buy Bitcoin)

Thomas Hughes

With Bitcoin down more than 25%, we’re sure there are no few Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders wondering if this is the beginning of the end. What we want to point out is that, historically, every time Bitcoin has corrected it has always bounced back

CRYPTO:BTC
Read Bitcoin Corrects 27%, Oh No! (or Why It’s Time To Buy Bitcoin)
Skechers U.S.A Is A Good Fit For Your Growth Portfolio 
April 23, 2021 7:30 AM ET

Skechers U.S.A Is A Good Fit For Your Growth Portfolio 

Thomas Hughes

Skechers U.S.A (NYSE: SKX) reported what we can only call a “wow” quarter. The Q1 results are an example of everything we like about a growth stock and include sequential growth, YOY growth, record-high revenue, profitability, margin expansion, favorable outlook, and cautious guidance

NYSE:SKX
Read Skechers U.S.A Is A Good Fit For Your Growth Portfolio 
3 Healthcare Stocks On The Move After Raising Guidance
April 23, 2021 4:00 AM ET

3 Healthcare Stocks On The Move After Raising Guidance

Thomas Hughes

We spend trillions of dollars annually on care, drugs, services, and equipment and that money is flowing right now. The company's on our list today represent three facets of the industry and are all poised for big gains in 2021.

NASDAQ:BIIBNYSE:HCANYSE:IQVIA
Read 3 Healthcare Stocks On The Move After Raising Guidance