“Great ideas come from everywhere if you just listen and look for them.” – Sam Walton, legendary founder of Walmart
Consumer stocks, like treasures hidden in plain sight, offer investors a unique advantage – familiarity. By leveraging their firsthand experiences as consumers, investors can navigate the market terrain with a secret map of likes and dislikes guiding them to potential goldmines.
Spotlight on Spotify
First up is Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT), a stock that has soared an impressive 196% over the last 18 months.
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Spotify has doubled its revenue over the past five years, reaching over $14.3 billion last year, with 86% of revenue from subscribers and 14% from ad-supported listeners. With a strategic focus on converting ad-based listeners into subscribers, the company has seen 15% year-over-year growth in premium subscribers, spearheaded by Latin America.
Riding the Wave with DraftKings
Next in the limelight is DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG), the mastermind behind a digital sports betting platform riding the tidal wave of legalized sports betting sweeping across the nation.
With the proliferation of sports wagering in 38 states, DraftKings’ revenue has skyrocketed, crossing $3.7 billion in the last 12 months. Analysts project revenue to surge further to $4.8 billion this year and $5.7 billion in 2025, positioning DraftKings as a formidable player in the competitive sports wagering arena.
The Amazonian Dynasty
Lastly, we turn to Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), a tech and e-commerce giant that continues to evolve, ensuring a bountiful future for both the company and investors.
Amazon’s ability to adapt and grow through various incarnations, from an online bookshop to a cloud services juggernaut, demonstrates its knack for consistent performance, akin to a reliable base hitter in baseball, securing runs steadily rather than seeking grand slams.
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By making astute decisions to cut costs during periods of fluctuating demand, Amazon has maintained robust financial performance, exemplified by a recent quarter where key metrics like free cash flow per share rebounded impressively.
