The e-commerce revolution has been one of the biggest by-products of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heavy dependence on online shopping has become the norm and will likely continue to be so. In fact, the sector’s growth witnessed in the recent past may be just the tip of the iceberg. Oberlo believes that…
global e-commerce sales will grow from $4.2 trillion in 2020 to $6.5 trillion by 2023.
Soon, new trends will begin shaping the future of this industry. The e-commerce boom will fuel the entry of more players from different segments into this space and new consumer behavior will be the defining factor. While the boom will unleash immense opportunities, there will also be major challenges. For instance, quick fulfillment and strategic and effective return/replacement policies will likely become a differentiating factor. Also, because client acquisition costs are mounting, retaining existing clientele will become a top priority.
For maximum profits, we think it would be wise to add more e-commerce stocks at this juncture. However, investors must be mindful regarding which stocks to add and which stocks to avoid. Factors such as the quality of merchandise being sold, the niche in which a company is operating, the logistics network, membership policies, and operational efficiency make a huge difference.
Our analysis suggests that one should buy eBay Inc. (EBAY – Get Rating) and Farfetch Limited (FTCH – Get Rating) due to their growth potential. But it is best to avoid Baozun Inc. (BZUN – Get Rating), and Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (APRN – Get Rating) in the near-term owing to their operational issues.
Stocks to Buy:
eBay Inc. (EBAY – Get Rating)
EBAY is a leading marketplace and classifieds platform that connects buyers and sellers globally. ebay.com and the eBay suite of mobile apps are part of its Marketplace platform. Meanwhile, its Classifieds segment consists of brands like Mobile.de, Kijiji, Gumtree, eBay Kleinanzeigen, and Marktplaats that offer their services to locals.
EBAY has stated that it is exploring a potential sale of its online marketplace in South Korea as a part of large-scale reorganization. The company indicated that it is doing so to consider options for “maximizing value for its shareholders and creating future growth opportunities for the business.”
During the third quarter ended September 2020, EBAY’s revenue surged 25.1% year-over-year to $2.6 billion. Its EPS for the quarter climbed to $0.85 from $0.52 posted in the same period last year. Gross merchandise volume (GMV) climbed 22% to $25 billion. And its annual active buyers rose 5% to 183 million global active buyers.
The Street estimates EBAY’s revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 to be $2.7 billion, representing a 3.1% decrease year-over-year. Meanwhile, its EPS is likely to increase 25.8% to $0.83.
EBAY has gained 64.5% over the past year to close yesterday’s trading session at $56.44. The stock has climbed 2% during the past six months.
How does EBAY stack up for the POWR Ratings?
A for Trade Grade
B for Buy & Hold Grade
A for Peer Grade
A for Industry Rank
A for Overall POWR Rating
The stock is ranked #5 of 69 stocks in the Internet industry.
Farfetch Limited (FTCH – Get Rating)
FTCH is an online marketplace that sells luxury goods in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Digital Platform, Brand Platform, and In-Store are the three segments in which FTCH operates. The company manages Farfetch.com, an online marketplace, as well as Farfetch app for retailers and brands.
British jeweler David Morris has chosen FTCH to launch its latest high jewelry collection. The brand can showcase its collection on FTCH’s platform through a direct to consumer see-now buy-now format.
FTCH’s revenue during the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 climbed 71% year-over-year to $438 million. Its gross merchandise value and digital platform GMV climbed 62% and 60%, respectively, to $798 million and $674 million. Its loss per share narrowed to…
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