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Last Updated: July 26, 2020 (Prior to the 2Q2020 earnings release).
View: Bullish
Model Description: For the purposes of this high-level forecast, the primary drivers examined are COVID-19, Monthly Active Users (MAUs), and Average Revenue Per User (ARPU). More specifically, these three drivers are studied based on geographic significance, thus providing more insight into the company. In addition, other considerations included are advertising boycotts, R&D changes, the partnership with Jio, the effective tax rate, and stock buybacks. Although the short-term outlook is relatively bearish, the company's strong financials and continued investment in its future make it a bullish long-term play...click here to continue reading
View: Bullish
Model Description: For the purposes of this high-level forecast, the primary drivers examined are COVID-19, Monthly Active Users (MAUs), and Average Revenue Per User (ARPU). More specifically, these three drivers are studied based on geographic significance, thus providing more insight into the company. In addition, other considerations included are advertising boycotts, R&D changes, the partnership with Jio, the effective tax rate, and stock buybacks. Although the short-term outlook is relatively bearish, the company's strong financials and continued investment in its future make it a bullish long-term play...click here to continue reading
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Kyle is a rising junior at Villanova University studying finance and business analytics, with a minor in accountancy. A member of the school's honors program, Kyle co-founded the Business & Leadership Society, a club that provides professional leadership development and industry exposure to all four undergraduate colleges at Villanova. Kyle serves as the Director of Finance for BLS, in addition to serving as the Director of Finance for the Villanova Student Government Association. As a sophomore, Kyle was a research assistant studying international business within the Elenore and Robert F. Moran Sr. Center for Global Leadership. This upcoming year, Kyle will be a teaching assistant within the Villanova Department of English. Kyle intends on pursuing a career in either global markets or investment research after graduation.
Disclosure: The author of this article/model has no financial investment or other conflict of interest related to the subject company or other companies discussed. Any views made or implied in the content represent the author’s opinions.
Disclosure: The author of this article/model has no financial investment or other conflict of interest related to the subject company or other companies discussed. Any views made or implied in the content represent the author’s opinions.