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Updated · Yahoo Canada Finance · Aug 19
Analyst Backs Alphabet, Remitly for Market-Beating Returns as Internet Sector Gains 11.8%
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Canada Finance · Aug 19

Analyst Backs Alphabet, Remitly for Market-Beating Returns as Internet Sector Gains 11.8%

1 articles · Updated · Yahoo Canada Finance · Aug 19

Summary

  • Alphabet and Remitly were highlighted among three internet stocks seen delivering sustainable market-beating returns as consumer internet tailwinds persist.
  • 11.8% sector gains over the past six months reflect secular shifts in shopping, media and online behavior, though the report argues only companies with durable moats will keep outperforming.
  • Alphabet, valued at $4.19 trillion, was cited for Google Search's dominance, rising operating margins across Search, Cloud and YouTube, and long-term EPS growth reinforced by share buybacks.
  • Remitly, with a $5.39 billion market cap, was favored for 25.8% annual active-customer growth over two years, 163% annual EPS growth over three years and a 43.1-point jump in free-cash-flow margin.
  • The picks pair scale and profitability with valuation support, with Alphabet at 25.9x forward earnings and Remitly at 11.5x forward EV/EBITDA.

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