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| 18.08.25 09:02:43 |
Die Phoenix Group kündigt Personalwechsel an – Richards tritt zurück. |
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**Summary (English):**
Phoenix Group Holdings plc has announced significant changes to its board structure, effective immediately. Belinda Richards is retiring after nearly eight years as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The company is welcoming Karin Cook, who brings over thirty years of experience in customer-focused digital transformation from leadership roles at major financial institutions like Quilter plc, Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, and Goldman Sachs.
Mark Gregory will expand his role, becoming an Independent Non-Executive Director for the Group’s Life Companies Boards. Eleanor Bucks will join the Group Audit Committee, and David Scott, a Shareholder Nominated Director, is retiring on August 31, 2025.
Siobhan Boylan, CFO of Aberdeen, will replace Scott, starting September 1, 2025, bringing her own executive experience from Coutts & Co and Brewin Dolphin. Sir Nicholas Lyons, Chairman of Phoenix, expressed gratitude to Richards for her contributions and welcomed the new directors, emphasizing their potential to strengthen connections between the Group and its Life Companies. The announcements were made in compliance with Listing Rules.
**German Translation:**
**LONDON – Phoenix Group Holdings plc (LSE:PHNX) gab am Montag mehrere Änderungen in seiner Vorstandsbildung bekannt, darunter den Rücktritt der unabhängigen Nicht-Vorstandsmitglied Belinda Richards nach fast acht Jahren Dienst. Karin Cook wird zum 25. August 2025 als unabhängiges Nicht-Vorstandsmitglied in den Vorstand des Unternehmens berufen. Cook, derzeit unabhängiges Nicht-Vorstandsmitglied der Vorstände der Lebensgesellschaften des Unternehmens, bringt über dreißig Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen kundenorientierte digitale Transformation und operative Veränderung aus Führungspositionen bei Organisationen wie Quilter plc, Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, Morgan Stanley und Goldman Sachs mit. Mark Gregory, unabhängiges Nicht-Vorstandsmitglied und Vorsitzender des Risikobereitschafts-Ausschusses des Unternehmens, wird zusätzliche Verantwortung als unabhängiges Nicht-Vorstandsmitglied der Vorstände der Lebensgesellschaften übernehmen. Eleanor Bucks wird dem Aufsichtsausschuss des Unternehmens beitreten, während David Scott, der von Aberdeen Group plc ernannte Anteilseignerschafts-Nicht-Vorstandsmitglied, am 31. August 2025 das Amt verlässt. Siobhan Boylan, CFO von Aberdeen, wird Scott ablösen und am 1. September 2025 anfangen. Boylan bringt Führungserfahrung aus ihrer aktuellen Rolle und früheren Positionen als CFO von Coutts & Co und Brewin Dolphin mit. Sir Nicholas Lyons, Chairman von Phoenix, bedankte sich bei Richards für ihr “Engagement, ihre Herausforderungen und ihren herausragenden Beitrag zum Unternehmen” und begrüßte die neuen Ernennungen, die eine “Verbesserung der Interaktion und Konnektivität” zwischen dem Unternehmen und den Vorständen der Lebensgesellschaften schaffen würden. Die Ankündigung erfolgte gemäß den Listing Rules 6.4.6 und 6.4.8, laut Pressemitteilung des Unternehmens.** |
| 18.07.25 06:37:52 |
UK Stocks Priced Below Estimated Fair Value In July 2025 |
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As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, notably the sluggish recovery in China impacting commodity prices and investor sentiment, the FTSE 100 has experienced declines, reflecting broader concerns about international trade dynamics. In this environment of uncertainty, investors might find opportunities by identifying stocks that are currently priced below their estimated fair value, potentially offering a margin of safety amidst market fluctuations.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom
Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est) Van Elle Holdings (AIM:VANL) £0.395 £0.73 45.9% Topps Tiles (LSE:TPT) £0.36 £0.69 47.7% TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG) £49.45 £95.93 48.4% Marlowe (AIM:MRL) £4.40 £8.38 47.5% LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) £3.05 £5.92 48.5% Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) £1.295 £2.56 49.4% Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) £12.48 £23.86 47.7% Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG) £1.21 £2.25 46.3% AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) £103.12 £194.37 46.9% Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) £2.87 £5.39 46.7%
Click here to see the full list of 58 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
AO World
Overview: AO World plc operates as an online retailer of domestic appliances and ancillary services in the United Kingdom and Germany, with a market cap of £549.22 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue of £1.14 billion from its online retailing of domestic appliances and ancillary services in the UK and Germany.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 26.3%
AO World appears undervalued, trading at £0.97, below its estimated fair value of £1.31 by over 20%. Despite a decline in net income to £10.5 million for the year ending March 31, 2025, and significant insider selling recently, analysts forecast strong earnings growth of 37.8% annually over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's average. Revenue is also expected to grow faster than the broader market at 8.5% per year.
Our earnings growth report unveils the potential for significant increases in AO World's future results. Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of AO World.LSE:AO. Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2025
Phoenix Group Holdings
Overview: Phoenix Group Holdings plc operates in the long-term savings and retirement business in Europe, with a market cap of £6.43 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Retirement Solutions generating £4.46 billion, while With-profits, Europe & Other, and Pensions & Savings contribute negative revenues of -£711 million, -£785 million, and -£562 million respectively.
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Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 16.9%
Phoenix Group Holdings trades at £6.44, slightly below its fair value of £7.75, offering a 16.9% discount. Despite expected revenue declines of 23.9% annually over the next three years, the company is projected to become profitable during this period with earnings growth above market averages and a very high forecasted return on equity in three years (71.7%). Recent board changes include Sherry Coutu becoming Chair of the Remuneration Committee from July 2025.
In light of our recent growth report, it seems possible that Phoenix Group Holdings' financial performance will exceed current levels. Click here and access our complete balance sheet health report to understand the dynamics of Phoenix Group Holdings.LSE:PHNX Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2025
Deliveroo
Overview: Deliveroo plc operates an online on-demand food and non-food delivery platform across several countries, including the UK, Ireland, and others, with a market cap of £2.65 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its on-demand food delivery platform, generating £2.07 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 42.6%
Deliveroo is trading at £1.77, significantly below its estimated fair value of £3.09, presenting a potential opportunity for investors focused on cash flow valuation. Earnings are expected to grow 67.39% annually, outpacing the UK market's revenue growth forecast of 3.5%. Recent developments include DoorDash's acquisition proposal valued at approximately £2.7 billion, with shareholder approval already secured and completion anticipated by the end of 2025 pending regulatory consent.
Our comprehensive growth report raises the possibility that Deliveroo is poised for substantial financial growth. Click here to discover the nuances of Deliveroo with our detailed financial health report.LSE:ROO Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:AO. LSE:PHNX and LSE:ROO.
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| 19.06.25 06:39:12 |
UK's June 2025 Stocks That May Be Trading Below Fair Value |
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The United Kingdom's stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices both closing lower amid concerns over weak trade data from China and its impact on global economic recovery. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their fair value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to navigate these uncertain times.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom
Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est) Vistry Group (LSE:VTY) £6.482 £11.90 45.5% Van Elle Holdings (AIM:VANL) £0.385 £0.69 44.1% LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) £3.01 £5.65 46.7% Jubilee Metals Group (AIM:JLP) £0.0355 £0.066 46.3% Informa (LSE:INF) £7.91 £14.56 45.7% Huddled Group (AIM:HUD) £0.0335 £0.06 44% Greatland Gold (AIM:GGP) £0.164 £0.30 45.4% Gooch & Housego (AIM:GHH) £5.88 £10.56 44.3% Duke Capital (AIM:DUKE) £0.285 £0.53 46.4% Deliveroo (LSE:ROO) £1.756 £3.09 43.1%
Click here to see the full list of 59 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
AO World
Overview: AO World plc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as an online retailer specializing in domestic appliances and ancillary services in the United Kingdom and Germany, with a market capitalization of approximately £561.36 million.
Operations: AO World plc generates revenue through its online retail operations, focusing on domestic appliances and ancillary services across the UK and Germany.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 27.5%
AO World is trading at £0.97, 27.5% below its estimated fair value of £1.34, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a drop in net income to £10.5 million from £24.7 million, earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 39.1% annually over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's growth rate of 14.5%. However, profit margins have declined and there has been significant insider selling recently.
Our growth report here indicates AO World may be poised for an improving outlook. Get an in-depth perspective on AO World's balance sheet by reading our health report here.LSE:AO. Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2025
Phoenix Group Holdings
Overview: Phoenix Group Holdings plc operates in the long-term savings and retirement sector across Europe, with a market capitalization of approximately £6.60 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue through its segments, including Retirement Solutions at £4.46 billion and Pensions & Savings at -£562 million, while the Europe and Other segment contributes -£785 million and With-profits accounts for -£711 million.
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Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 14.4%
Phoenix Group Holdings is trading at £6.62, below its estimated fair value of £7.72, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a forecasted revenue decline of 23.9% annually over the next three years, earnings are expected to grow significantly at 95.09% per year, surpassing market averages. The dividend yield stands at 8.27%, though it's not well covered by earnings, and return on equity is projected to be very high at 71.7% in three years' time.
The growth report we've compiled suggests that Phoenix Group Holdings' future prospects could be on the up. Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Phoenix Group Holdings.LSE:PHNX Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2025
Deliveroo
Overview: Deliveroo plc operates an online food delivery platform across several countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, with a market cap of £2.55 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from the operation of its on-demand food delivery platform, amounting to £2.07 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43.1%
Deliveroo is trading at £1.76, significantly below its estimated fair value of £3.09, suggesting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company is forecasted to achieve profitability within three years, with earnings expected to grow 67.37% annually and revenue projected to increase by 8.5% per year, outpacing the UK market average of 3.6%. Recent developments include DoorDash's proposed acquisition valued at approximately £2.7 billion, which could impact future valuations and shareholder decisions.
The analysis detailed in our Deliveroo growth report hints at robust future financial performance. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Deliveroo's balance sheet health report.LSE:ROO Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:AO. LSE:PHNX and LSE:ROO.
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| 20.05.25 06:44:55 |
3 UK Stocks Estimated To Be Trading At Discounts Of Up To 43% |
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The United Kingdom's stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and falling commodity prices impacting major companies. As global economic uncertainties continue to influence market performance, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors looking to capitalize on potential opportunities. In this context, understanding which stocks may be trading at significant discounts can provide valuable insights into potentially promising investments amidst current market conditions.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom
Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est) Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG) £0.978 £1.67 41.6% Savills (LSE:SVS) £9.66 £16.50 41.5% Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) £2.79 £5.15 45.8% Property Franchise Group (AIM:TPFG) £4.80 £8.15 41.1% Informa (LSE:INF) £8.012 £15.29 47.6% Duke Capital (AIM:DUKE) £0.28 £0.54 48% SDI Group (AIM:SDI) £0.752 £1.38 45.6% Vistry Group (LSE:VTY) £6.142 £11.37 46% Entain (LSE:ENT) £7.706 £14.01 45% Deliveroo (LSE:ROO) £1.749 £3.07 43%
Click here to see the full list of 50 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Burberry Group
Overview: Burberry Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing, retailing, and wholesaling of luxury goods under the Burberry brand, with a market cap of approximately £3.63 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Retail/Wholesale segment at £2.40 billion, with an additional contribution of £67 million from Licensing.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 33.9%
Burberry Group is trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value of £15.29, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows despite recent challenges. The company reported a net loss of £75 million for the year ended March 2025, with sales declining to £2.46 billion from £2.97 billion the previous year. While earnings are forecast to grow significantly over the next three years, recent guidance indicates a mid-teens decline in wholesale revenue for early fiscal 2026.
Our expertly prepared growth report on Burberry Group implies its future financial outlook may be stronger than recent results. Get an in-depth perspective on Burberry Group's balance sheet by reading our health report here.LSE:BRBY Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
Phoenix Group Holdings
Overview: Phoenix Group Holdings plc operates in the long-term savings and retirement business in Europe, with a market cap of £6.16 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from Retirement Solutions, which accounts for £4.46 billion.
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Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 21.5%
Phoenix Group Holdings is trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value of £7.87, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows, despite a net loss of £1.09 billion for 2024. The company anticipates becoming profitable within three years, with earnings projected to grow significantly by 94.78% annually, although revenue is expected to decline by 23.9% per year during the same period. Recent board changes include appointing Sherry Coutu as a director effective May 2025.
Our comprehensive growth report raises the possibility that Phoenix Group Holdings is poised for substantial financial growth. Navigate through the intricacies of Phoenix Group Holdings with our comprehensive financial health report here.LSE:PHNX Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
Deliveroo
Overview: Deliveroo plc operates an online food delivery platform across several countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and others, with a market cap of £2.62 billion.
Operations: The company's primary revenue segment is the operation of an on-demand food delivery platform, generating £2.07 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43%
Deliveroo is trading 43% below its estimated fair value of £3.07, presenting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's revenue grew to £518 million in Q1 2025 and is forecasted to grow faster than the UK market at 8.2% annually. Despite significant insider selling recently, Deliveroo's earnings are expected to grow by 67.37% per year, with profitability anticipated within three years, driven by strategic developments like the proposed acquisition by DoorDash for approximately £2.7 billion.
The analysis detailed in our Deliveroo growth report hints at robust future financial performance. Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Deliveroo stock in this financial health report.LSE:ROO Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:BRBY LSE:PHNX and LSE:ROO.
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| 21.04.25 06:37:42 |
UK Stocks That May Be Trading Below Estimated Value |
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The United Kingdom's stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. As these broader market conditions unfold, investors may find opportunities in stocks that are trading below their estimated value, offering potential for growth when fundamentals align with favorable entry points.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom
Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est) Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG) £3.41 £6.32 46% Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) £2.62 £5.19 49.5% Gooch & Housego (AIM:GHH) £3.75 £7.17 47.7% NIOX Group (AIM:NIOX) £0.592 £1.09 45.6% Franchise Brands (AIM:FRAN) £1.31 £2.45 46.5% Trainline (LSE:TRN) £2.862 £5.21 45.1% Deliveroo (LSE:ROO) £1.344 £2.69 49.9% Kromek Group (AIM:KMK) £0.052 £0.10 48.9% Ibstock (LSE:IBST) £1.772 £3.28 46% CVS Group (AIM:CVSG) £10.12 £18.62 45.7%
Click here to see the full list of 51 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Bellway
Overview: Bellway p.l.c., with a market cap of £2.95 billion, operates in the United Kingdom as a homebuilding company through its subsidiaries.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from UK House Building, amounting to £2.54 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 21.8%
Bellway p.l.c. appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading at £24.88, below the estimated fair value of £31.81. Recent earnings for the half year show sales of £1.43 billion and net income of £100.4 million, reflecting solid growth compared to the previous year. Analysts anticipate significant annual profit growth of over 20%, outpacing both revenue forecasts and market averages in the UK, despite a low future return on equity forecast at 8%.
Our expertly prepared growth report on Bellway implies its future financial outlook may be stronger than recent results. Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Bellway.LSE:BWY Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025
Phoenix Group Holdings
Overview: Phoenix Group Holdings plc operates in the long-term savings and retirement business in Europe with a market cap of £5.78 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Retirement Solutions generating £4.46 billion, while With-profits, Europe and Other, and Pensions & Savings segments reported negative revenues of -£711 million, -£785 million, and -£562 million respectively.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 29.9%
Phoenix Group Holdings is trading at £5.79, significantly below its estimated fair value of £8.25, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a net loss of £1.09 billion reported for 2024, the company is forecast to become profitable within three years and achieve high return on equity (79.6%). However, revenue is expected to decline annually by 23.9%, and its dividend yield of 9.46% remains unsustainable against current earnings levels despite a recent increase in payout.
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Our comprehensive growth report raises the possibility that Phoenix Group Holdings is poised for substantial financial growth. Navigate through the intricacies of Phoenix Group Holdings with our comprehensive financial health report here.LSE:PHNX Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025
Deliveroo
Overview: Deliveroo plc operates an online food delivery platform across various countries, including the UK and several others in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with a market cap of approximately £1.95 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its on-demand food delivery platform, generating £2.07 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.9%
Deliveroo, trading at £1.34, is considerably below its estimated fair value of £2.69, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported Q1 2025 revenue of £518 million and has increased its buyback plan by £100 million to a total of £250 million. Earnings have grown 41.5% annually over five years, with profits forecasted to grow 67.13% per year and become profitable within three years, surpassing average market growth expectations.
The growth report we've compiled suggests that Deliveroo's future prospects could be on the up. Click here to discover the nuances of Deliveroo with our detailed financial health report.LSE:ROO Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:BWY LSE:PHNX and LSE:ROO.
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| 26.03.25 12:12:45 |
India's Wipro wins $650 million deal from British insurer Phoenix Group |
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BENGALURU (Reuters) - Wipro, India's No.4 IT services provider, won a 10-year deal worth 500 million pounds ($645.4 million) from British insurer Phoenix Group, the company said on Wednesday, announcing its second mega deal this financial year.
Mega deals, which are typically worth more than $500 million, are key revenue drivers for IT services companies. In June 2024, Wipro announced a $500 million deal with a U.S. communications service provider.
The latest deal is for Phoenix Group's ReAssure business where Wipro will work on life and pension business administration.
Wipro will increase its presence in the United Kingdom and will set up hubs for both operations and technology which will staff employees from both companies, it said in a statement.
Some employees from Phoenix will also transition to Wipro, it said, but did not divulge numbers.
Wipro's Mumbai-listed shares closed 1.3% down on Wednesday. The statement came after the Indian stock market closed for the day.
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(Reporting by Haripriya Suresh; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
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| 21.03.25 06:07:51 |
UK Stocks That Might Be Priced Below Their Estimated Value |
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The United Kingdom's stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and its impact on global economic sentiment. As investors navigate these turbulent conditions, identifying stocks that may be undervalued becomes crucial, as they could offer potential opportunities amidst broader market uncertainties.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom
Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est) Eurocell (LSE:ECEL) £1.55 £3.04 49% On the Beach Group (LSE:OTB) £2.32 £4.59 49.5% Informa (LSE:INF) £7.858 £15.47 49.2% JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) £0.7982 £1.53 48% Victrex (LSE:VCT) £9.65 £18.30 47.3% AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) £118.08 £217.85 45.8% Likewise Group (AIM:LIKE) £0.185 £0.37 49.9% Vanquis Banking Group (LSE:VANQ) £0.585 £1.13 48.4% TI Fluid Systems (LSE:TIFS) £1.968 £3.75 47.5% Kromek Group (AIM:KMK) £0.0565 £0.11 49.8%
Click here to see the full list of 60 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Bellway
Overview: Bellway p.l.c., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the homebuilding sector across the United Kingdom and has a market capitalization of approximately £2.77 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its UK House Building segment, which generated £2.38 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 18.6%
Bellway is trading at £23.38, below its estimated fair value of £28.73, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. While earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 21.3% annually, revenue growth is expected to be moderate at 9.7%, outpacing the UK market's average but trailing behind more aggressive targets. Despite a low return on equity forecast and profit margins declining from last year, analysts anticipate a stock price increase of 33.6%.
Our expertly prepared growth report on Bellway implies its future financial outlook may be stronger than recent results. Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Bellway.LSE:BWY Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025
Phoenix Group Holdings
Overview: Phoenix Group Holdings plc operates in the long-term savings and retirement business in Europe, with a market cap of approximately £5.77 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include With-profits (£429 million), Europe and Other (£659 million), Pensions & Savings (£1.16 billion), and Retirement Solutions (£3.92 billion).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 27.8%
Phoenix Group Holdings is trading at £5.78, significantly below its estimated fair value of £8, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a reported net loss of £1.09 billion for 2024, the company is forecast to become profitable in three years with high return on equity projections. However, revenue is expected to decline by 25.9% annually over the next three years, and the dividend yield of 9.47% isn't well covered by earnings.
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Insights from our recent growth report point to a promising forecast for Phoenix Group Holdings' business outlook. Dive into the specifics of Phoenix Group Holdings here with our thorough financial health report.LSE:PHNX Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025
Deliveroo
Overview: Deliveroo plc operates an online food delivery platform across several countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, with a market cap of approximately £1.82 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the operation of its on-demand food delivery platform, generating £2.07 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 42.5%
Deliveroo, trading at £1.24, is significantly below its estimated fair value of £2.16, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported a net income of £2.9 million for 2024, reversing a prior net loss and showing improved profitability prospects with earnings forecast to grow 66.79% annually. Deliveroo's revenue growth outpaces the UK market and recent buyback plan expansion to £250 million further enhances shareholder value potential amidst positive financial momentum.
Our growth report here indicates Deliveroo may be poised for an improving outlook. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Deliveroo's balance sheet health report.LSE:ROO Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025
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| 17.03.25 11:02:03 |
Trending tickers: Nvidia, Berkshire Hathaway, Baidu, QinetiQ and AstraZeneca |
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Nvidia (NVDA)
Chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) kicks off its annual GPU Technology conference (GTC) on Monday, with artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing set to be in focus.
Important product announcements are also expected during the five-day conference, with Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang due to make a keynote speech on Tuesday.
Shares in Nvidia (NVDA) jumped on Friday, closing the session up more than 5%, capping a volatile week for US stocks fuelled by economic concerns and uncertainty over US president Donald Trump's tariff policies.
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However, the stock is down 9.4% year-to-date as DeepSeek's release of a lower cost AI model in January prompted investors to question the level of spending in this space by major tech companies. These concerns continue to hang over the sector.
Ahead of the conference, Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up 1% in pre-market trading on Monday morning. Quantum computing stocks were also on the rise, with Rigetti Computing (RGTI) advancing 2.5%, having surged 28% on Friday. Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) jumped 29% on Friday and was up nearly 12% in pre-market trading on Monday morning.
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) has increased its stakes in Japan's largest trading houses, according to reports.
Bloomberg reported that filings with Japan's finance ministry showed Berkshire had raised its holdings in Mitsubishi Corp. (MSBHF), Marubeni Corp. (MARUY), Mitsui & Co. (8031.T), Itochu Corp. (ITOCY) and Sumitomo Corp. (SSUMY). The average position across the five stocks went up to around 9.3%.
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According to Bloomberg's report, Jumpei Tanaka, head of investment strategy at Pictet Asset Management Japan, said the increase in Berkshire's positions may “provide a sense of security about buying Japanese stocks at a time when the Nikkei is seeing some weakness."
Japan's Nikkei 225 (^N225) index is down more than 6% year-to-date, while the broader Topix index is 0.3% in the red so far this year.
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Baidu (9888.HK)
Chinese technology company Baidu (9888.HK) has launched two new AI models, as competition in the space continues to intensify.
According to a Reuters report, Baidu said on Sunday that its ERNIE X1 model "delivers performance on par with DeepSeek R1 at only half the price".
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Meanwhile, the company reportedly said that its ERNIE 4.5 model has "excellent multimodal understanding ability. It has more advanced language ability, and its understanding, generation, logic, and memory abilities are comprehensively improved."
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Baidu is not the only Chinese tech company looking to compete with DeepSeek, with Tencent (0700.HK) having also recently released a new AI model. Tencent (0700.HK) claimed that its Hunyuan Turbo S could reply faster to queries than DeepSeek's latest R1 model.
QinetiQ (QQ.L)
On the UK market, shares in defence firm QinetiQ (QQ.L) slid 20% after the company warned its profits would be lower for the year.
In a trading update on Monday, QinetiQ (QQ.L) said it now expected to see organic revenue growth of around 2% in 2025, down from previous guidance of "high single digit" growth.
QinetiQ (QQ.L) also warned that its balance sheet would be impacted by a goodwill impairment charge of £140m ($181m) "due to the market backdrop and operational performance in the US", as well as a number of one-off exceptional charges of up to £40m.
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QinetiQ (QQ.L) said it continued to face "tough near-term trading conditions", which had affected its short cycle work in UK intelligence and US sectors, resulting in further delays to a number of contract awards.
Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell (AJB.L), said: "A profit warning from the defence sector is the last thing investors expected, given how shares in the industry have rocketed this year on hopes of increased defence spending by governments in various parts of the world."
"It’s a reminder to investors that even the sectors with strong earnings growth opportunities aren’t immune to bumps in the road," he added.
The update weighed on the shares of fellow London-listed defence firms, with BAE Systems (BA.L) trading flat, Chemring (CHG.L) down 2.8% and Cohort (CHRT.L) dipping 1.2% on Monday morning.
AstraZeneca (AZN.L)
Shares in AstraZeneca (AZN.L) were down nearly 1% after the pharmaceuticals giant announced that it was set to buy cell therapy specialist EsoBiotec for up to $1bn (£771m).
EsoBiotec has a platform that helps the immune system to attack cancers, which AstraZeneca (AZN.L) said "could offer many more patients access to transformative cell therapy treatments delivered in just minutes rather than the current process which takes weeks."
AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) acquisition of EsoBiotec is expect to close in the second quarter of this year.
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Mould said: “This still represents a relatively small bet for a company of AstraZeneca’s (AZN.L) size – it is paying out an initial $425m with the remainder based on hitting certain milestones, having posted revenue of more than $54bn in 2024.
"Immunotherapy drug Imfinzi has separately been approved in the EU to treat a rare type of lung cancer, and Eneboparatide – a treatment for a rare endocrine disease – has met its primary endpoint in trials.
"Individually, these developments do not dramatically move the dial but for AstraZeneca (AZN.L) it is all about having plenty of shots at goal in its portfolio so it can score regularly and continue growing revenue, profit and cash flow."
Other companies in the news on Monday 17 March:
Marshalls (MSLH.L)
Phoenix Group (PHNX.L)
Textron (TXT)
LVMH (MC.PA)
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Stocks to watch next week: Tencent, Micron, Nike, Prudential and JD Wetherspoon |
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While central bank interest rate decisions and developments on trade tariffs are likely to occupy much of investor focus in the coming week, there are also a number of companies still set to release earnings.
Analysts will be looking to Tencent's (0700.HK) annual results to see how the Chinese tech giant's investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is playing out, as competition in the space heats up.
In the chip sector, US semiconductor manufacturer Micron (MU) is due to release latest quarterly earnings, though guidance has already disappointed against expectations.
Meanwhile, investors will be keeping an eye on Nike's (NKE) latest results to see how the sportswear brand's turnaround efforts are progressing.
On the London market, investors will want to see how insurer Prudential (PRU.L) is performing against its long-term financial goals.
In the hospitality industry, investors will keeping an eye on commentary from JD Wetherspoon's (JDW.L) Tim Martin on how higher labour costs could impact the business.
Here's more on what to look out for:
Tencent (0700.HK) – Releases annual results on Wednesday 19 March
Chinese tech giant Tencent (0700.HK) recently released a new AI model, which it said can reply faster to queries than DeepSeek's latest R1 model.
According to a Google translation, Tencent (0700.HK) said in a post on its WeChat channel in late February that unlike DeepSeek R1 and its Hunyuan T1 model that require "thinking before answering", the Hunyuan Turbo S model could achieve "instant reply" output answers and reduce first-word delay by 44%.
The release comes as competition ramps up in the AI space, with DeepSeek's latest lower cost model having rattled investors in US Big Tech, as it sparked questions over the level of spending on AI by these major companies.
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In Tencent's (0700.HK) third quarter results, CEO Ma Huateng said the company was seeing "increasingly seeing tangible benefits of deploying AI across our products and operations including marketing services and cloud, and will continue investing in AI technology, tools and solutions that assist users and partners".
For the quarter, Tencent (0700.HK) posted total revenues of CNY167.2bn (£17.84bn), up 8% on the same period in 2023.
Profits for the quarter came in at CNY54bn Chinese yuan, an increase of 47% on Q3 of the previous year.
Shares in Tencent (0700.HK) are up 24% since the start of the year and 80% over one year.
Micron Technology (MU) – Releases second quarter earnings on Thursday 20 March
Shares in Micron (MU) sunk following the release of its first quarter results in December, after the US chipmaker's outlook disappointed against expectations.
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Micron (MU) reported revenue of $8.1bn (£6.25bn) in the first quarter, which was in-line with expectations and up from $4.73bn for the same period in the previous year.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.79, which beat estimates and was up from a loss of $0.95 in the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year.
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However, second quarter guidance disappointed against expectations, with Micron (MU) guiding to revenue of $7.9bn, plus or minus $200m. The upper end of that guidance of $8.1bn, was still below Wall Street expectations of $8.99bn.
Micron (MU) guided to diluted earnings per share of $1.26, plus or minus $0.10, for the second quarter.
The chipmaker's CEO Sanjay Mehrotra warned that "consumer-oriented markets are weaker in the near term" but anticipated a return to growth in the second half of its fiscal year.
Micron (MU) stock has had a bumpy start to the year, seeing it swept up in broader tech sector volatility, leaving the stock just less than 13% in the green year-to-date.
Nike (NKE) – Releases third quarter earnings on Thursday 20 March
Shares in Nike (NKE) rose after the sportswear brand announced that it was partnering with Kim Kardashian's clothing brand Skims to create a new line for women.
This comes as CEO Elliott Hill, who took the helm in October, seeks to turnaround the business.
Hill warned on a second quarter earnings call in December that the turnaround would be challenging, as he looked to put sport back at the core of the company's focus and reinvest in brand storytelling.
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Nike (NKE) beat forecasts in the second quarter, with revenue of $12.35bn besting estimates of $12.13bn, though this was still down from the $13.39bn it reported in the previous year.
Adjusted earnings per share of $0.78 were also ahead of estimates of $0.63, but were under the $1.03 for the same quarter of the previous year.
According to a Reuters report, Nike (NKE) forecast that revenue would fall by low double-digits in the third quarter. This was more than analysts expectations of a 7.65% fall in revenue to $11.48bn, data compiled by LSEG showed.
Nike (NKE) shares are down 4% so far this year and have fallen 28% into the red on a one-year basis.
Prudential (PRU.L) – Releases full-year results on Wednesday 19 March
Shares in Prudential (PRU.L) hit their lowest point in January since 2012, with ongoing concerns about China's economy weighing on the FTSE-listed insurer.
Shares have since started to recover, after Prudential (PRU.L) said it was considering listing its Indian join venture ICICI Prudential Asset Management.
"After the spin-offs of London-headquartered fund manager M&G in 2019, a major fundraising in Hong Kong in 2021 and the demerger of America’s Jackson Life in 2022, Prudential (PRU.L) is now a play on demand for financial services in Asia and Africa," said AJ Bell's investment experts Russ Mould, Danni Hewson and Dan Coatsworth.
"The firm is a leader in savings and health and protection products and has a strong distribution network for bancassurance too (where banks sell insurance products)," they said. "Prudential’s (PRU.L) long-term strategy is to position itself for both population growth and also increased prosperity and the rise of the middle class, as this is potentially the sweet spot for increased demand for financial products and services."
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Prudential (PRU.L) CEO Anil Wadhwani set out three long-term financial goals for the business in 2023, including achieving a compound annual growth rate of 15% to 20% in new business profit. Secondly, the company will aim to deliver sustained growth in surplus capital and thirdly, to deliver double-digit growth in embedded value per share.
For 2024, analysts expect Prudential (PRU.L) to report broadly flat new business profit of $3bn, but for this figure to jump to $3.5bn in 2025.
As for a potential listing of ICICI Prudential Asset Management, AJ Bell's investment experts that analysts had valued this possible initial public offering (IPO) at between $8bn and $12bn.
"ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK.NS) owns a 51% stake and Prudential (PRU.L) the rest, so its stake would be worth between $4bn and $6bn, if those estimates prove accurate," they said. "Selling half of that, to meet Indian IPO regulations of a minimum free float of 25%, could therefore net Prudential (PRU.L) up to $2.5bn after tax, or around a tenth of the FTSE 100 member’s current stock market valuation."
"Prudential (PRU.L) could return this cash to shareholders via dividends or buybacks," they added. "It launched a $2bn buyback scheme in summer last year."
JD Wetherspoon (JDW.L) – Releases half-year results on Friday 21 March
In a second quarter update in January, chairman of pub operator JD Wetherspoon (JDW.L), Tim Martin, reiterated that labour-related costs for the company would increase by £60m a year from April.
Many other UK business have warned of the cost impact of increases to the minimum wage and employer national insurance contributions, announced in the government's autumn budget.
"Government-mandated wage increases have a significantly bigger impact on pub and restaurant companies than supermarkets," said Martin.
"Given the public’s love of pubs, the only possible explanation for this tax discrepancy is that prime ministers and other legislators, in the 45 years since Wetherspoon started trading, have been dinner party goers, rather than pub goers," he claimed.
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Martin called on prime minister Keir Starmer to "redress this imbalance" and he said that while the company was "confident of a reasonable outcome for the year", forecasting was more difficult given the increased costs.
In the update, JD Wetherspoon (JDW.L) reported sales were up 5.1% on the previous year, though investors will be looking to its final half-year results for more detailed figures.
Derren Nathan, head of equity analysis at Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.L), said: "Investors will be keen to hear if growths picked up again so far in the second half after consumer confidence showed some feint signs of improvement."
He said that profitability and cost control would be in focus, which should also help "give some clue as to whether the pub group is on track to hit consensus forecasts, which expects a 2.7% rise in operating profit, to £143.3m ($185.5m), this year."
"Markets will also want some colour on the direction of the dividends which returned after the final results for the first time since the pandemic," he added.
Other companies reporting next week include:
Monday 17 March
Diversified Energy Company (DEC.L)
F&C Investment Trust (FCIT.L)
Marshalls (MSLH.L)
Phoenix Group (PHNX.L)
Vanquis Banking (VANQ.L)
Textron (TXT)
Tuesday 18 March
Computacenter (CCC.L)
Harworth Group (HWG.L)
SThree (STEM.L)
Travis Perkins (TPK.L)
Trustpilot Group (TRST.L)
Sabre Insurance (SBRE.L)
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB1.L)
Midwich (MIDW.L)
Yu (YU.L)
Close Brothers (CBG.L)
Xiaomi (1810.HK)
Tencent Music (TME)
China Unicom (0762.HK)
Brembo (BRE.MI)
Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.TO)
Wednesday 19 March
Essentra (ESNT.L)
M&G (MNG.L)
Prudential (PRU.L)
Softcat (SCT.L)
Balfour Beatty (BBY.L)
Hill & Smith (HILS.L)
Hochschild Mining (HOC.L)
Ferrexpo (FXPO.L)
Forterra (FORT.L)
Vonovia (VNA.DE)
Jeronimo Martins (JMT.LS)
Swatch (UHR.SW)
General Mills (GIS)
Thursday 20 March
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY.L)
Energean (ENOG.L)
Foresight Solar Fund (FSFL.L)
Investec (INVP.L)
Central Asia Metals (CAML.L)
James Fisher (FSJ.L)
Gulf Keystone Petroluem (GKP.L)
Ping An Insurance (601318.SS)
Geely Auto (0175.HK)
China Mobile (0941.HK)
Hapag-Lloyd (HLAG.DE)
RWE (RWE.DE)
Verbund (VER.VI)
RTL (RRTL.DE)
Accenture (ACN)
FedEx (FDX)
Darden Restaurants (DRI)
Friday 21 March
Temple Bar Investment Trust (TMPL.L)
Meituan (3690.HK)
Carnival (CCL)
Nio (NIO)
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February proved to be another eventful month for investors, as escalating trade tensions and geopolitical risks sparked further volatility in markets.
US president Donald Trump pushed ahead with his second term agenda last month, with trade tariffs a key focus of these policy plans. This included imposing tariffs on China, as well as announcing plans for reciprocal tariffs. An on-again, off-again theme over tariffs on Mexico and Canada carried on into March, creating more uncertainty for investors.
There is growing concern that a tariff trade war could stoke already stubborn inflation and be a further drag on economic growth. These fears sparked a sell-off across stock markets globally this week, after Trump declined to rule out the possibility that the US economy could dip into a recession this year, in an interview on Sunday.
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Meanwhile, concerns remained in February around the level of spending on artificial intelligence by major tech companies, in the wake of DeepSeek's release of a lower cost AI model. This continued to weigh on the share price of chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) going into the release of its highly-anticipated fourth-quarter earnings in late February. The stock tumbled after the company's results failed to meet investors lofty expectations and with the latest sell-off, is down 17% over the past month, with worries over the impact of tariffs on chipmakers adding to nervousness.
The month ended with a fiery exchange between Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky at a White House meeting to discuss a minerals deal, which was hoped would help guarantee further US support towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war. This escalation in geopolitical tensions saw European countries pledge to boost defence spending, on expectations that they could end up shouldering more of the responsibility for Europe's security.
Against this backdrop of heightened economic and geopolitical uncertainty, here's which stocks investors favoured in February.
Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L)
Stocks in the defence stocks sector surged last month, as investors expected government across Europe to ramp up spending in this space.
Even before Trump and Zelensky's clash at the White House, comments from officials at the Munich Security Conference in mid-February, added to expectations of higher defence spending in Europe.
In terms of which stocks in the sector proved most popular last month, Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) feature on both Interactive Investor's and Hargreaves Lansdown's (HL) (HL.L) top stocks lists.
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Shares in Rolls-Royce (RR.L) soared recently after the company reinstated its dividend and announced a £1bn ($1.28bn) share buyback alongside its full-year results, helping to propel the stock to an all-time high.
BAE Systems (BA.L)
BAE Systems (BA.L) featured on Interactive Investor's and AJ Bell's (AJB.L) lists last month. In its recent full-year results, BAE (BA.L) reported a 14% increase in sales in 2024 to £28.3bn, as well as a 14% rise in underlying earnings before interest and tax to £3.02bn. In addition, BAE (BA.L) reported a record backlog of orders of £77.8bn, which was up 11% on the previous year.
Richard Hunter, head of markets at Interactive Investor, said: "It is an unfortunate sign of the times that defence stocks are squarely back in fashion, as governments around the world look to protect their interests and lands from growing geopolitical tensions."
He said that Rolls-Royce (RR.L) had been a mainstay of Interactive Investor's list for some time now, while BAE Systems (BA.L) was a new entrant.
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"During the month, both shares continued to fly following strong results, and in the early days of March a further fire was lit under those shares as an extraordinary public spat between the US and Ukraine presidents heightened fears of increasing tensions," he said.
Palantir (PLTR)
On the US market, data analytics software maker Palantir (PLTR) continued to prove popular with investors, featuring on Interactive Investor and Robinhood's (HOOD) lists. The stock has seen a pullback recently, after the Trump administration announced plans to reduce defence spending, given the sector forms a key part of the company's business.
However, Wedbush Securities said in a note last week that Palantir "is so well positioned for this new disciplined spending environment at the Pentagon" and said the recent sell-off in stock sell-off represents an "opportunity", reiterating an "outperform" rating on the stock.
Nvidia (NVDA)
The Magnificent 7 were at the centre of a sell-off in US stocks on Monday, as fears of an economic downturn gripped markets.
Electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA) and chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) were the biggest fallers in the Mag 7, declining 15% and 5% respectively. However, both were back in the green in on Tuesday, with Nvidia edging up 3% and Tesla gaining 4.5%.
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Indeed, UK investors appear to have taken the sharp falls in Nvidia (NVDA) stock in February as an opportunity to buy the chipmaker, with it featuring both on Interactive Investor and Robinhood's (HOOD) lists.
In its fourth quarter earnings, released in late February, Nvidia (NVDA) delivered revenue of $39.3bn (£30.4bn), beating estimates of £38.2bn. Earnings per share of $0.89 were also ahead of forecasts of $0.84. In addition, the company said it expected to generate revenue of $43bn for the first quarter, better than the $42.3bn expected.
However, Nvidia (NVDA) guided to gross profit margins of 70.6% to 71% in the first quarter, which would be down on the 73% it reported in the fourth quarter.
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Tesla (TSLA)
Electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA) also feature on their lists, despite also seeing heavy falls in its share price, amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk.
Tesla's latest results disappointed against expectations. Tesla posted revenue of $25.7bn for the fourth quarter, which was well below the $27.2bn expected by analysts, as well as being up just 2% on the same period in the previous year. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.73, also came in below expectations of $0.75.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
Server maker Super Micro Computer (SMCI) appeared on Robinhood (HOOD) and AJ Bell's (AJB.L) popular stock lists last month.
The stock rallied a couple of weeks ago after the company met a Nasdaq deadline to to submit delayed regulatory filings in order to avoid delisting, though shares have since declined.
MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Cryptocurrencies have seen plenty of volatility over the past month, with the likes of bitcoin (BTC-USD) rising following Trump's return to office, with expectations of more supportive policies for the digital tokens.
To gain exposure to bitcoin through stocks, investors continued to buy into software business MicroStrategy (MSTR) — which recently rebranded as Strategy — given that it has become one of the world's largest corporate holders of the digital token.
"Donald Trump’s teasing and then confirmation of a strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies in the US got people fired up about bitcoin," said Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell. "While investors cannot hold the crypto directly in an ISA, they can buy shares in [Strategy] and hold them in the tax wrapper. Strategy has become a proxy for the bitcoin price due to its approximate $23bn investment in the asset, equal to more than a third of the company’s entire market value."
The company featured on the top stocks lists of Interactive Investor, Robinhood (HOOD) and AJ Bell last month. Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase (COIN) also featured on Robinhood's (HOOD) list.
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Glencore (GLEN.L)
Miners were also trending with UK investors last month, with UK-listed firm Glencore (GLEN.L) featured on Interactive Investor and AJ Bell's (AJB.L) lists.
Shares in Glencore (GLEN.L) fell last month after the miner missed full-year estimates, with lower thermal coal prices weighing on performance. The company posted a 16% fall in underlying cash profit to $14.4bn, versus expectations of $14.6bn. Gary Neagle, CEO of Glencore (GLEN.L), also suggested that the company was looking at moving its primary listing off of the London market.
In a note released on 28 February, after the release of Glencore's (GLEN.L) results, Deutsche Bank (DBK.DE) analyst Liam Fitzpatrick reiterated a "buy" rating on the stock.
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He said: "We see deep value at current levels, but what could drive a turnaround in performance? We think a sharp focus on operational performance, working capital levels and shareholder returns would be good starting points to improve confidence, with a possible US listing and M&A representing potential medium term catalysts."
Meanwhile, gold miners also proved popular, as another way for investors to gain exposure to the precious metal, which is typically consider as a hedge for inflation and a safe-haven amid uncertainty. Eurasia Mining (EUA.L) featured on Interactive Investor and Hargreaves Lansdown's (HL.L) lists. Greatland Gold (GGP.L) also appeared on HL's popular stocks rundown.
John Wood Group (WG.L)
Engineering firm John Wood Group (WG.L) entered Interactive Investor's list in February, as well as appearing on HL (HL.L) and AJ Bell's (AJB.L) rundowns.
Keith Bowman, equity analyst at Interactive Investor, said: "Hoped-for bargain hunting propelled energy sector focused engineer John Wood Group (WG.L) to the top of the [Interactive Investor] most bought list in February.
"A trading update saw Wood offering some reassurance regarding an ongoing audit review of its accounts by Deloitte but also detailing outlook forecasts below its own prior November estimates," he said. "A fresh approach from Dubai-based Sidara about a possible takeover offer added to investor interest."
Finding value opportunities amid volatility appears to have been a common theme across different sectors last month, with investors snapping up a number companies as their share prices fell. While tapping into the emerging theme of defence was also in focus for investors.
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