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Last Updated: July 26, 2020 (Prior to the 2Q2020 earnings release).
View: Bullish
Model Description: Facebook, the social media giant, has been deeply affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic increase in their Monthly Average Users (MAU) due to increased internet traffic from extra free time, but also a hit to their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) due to companies lower willingness to spend on advertisements — both of which have been implemented in my model. However, Industry discussions & recent research reports have shown that the online ad market has rebounded very well since it’s fall in late March. FB is benefiting from this comeback in multiple different ways. It’s for these reasons that I am bullish on Facebook, and although the 2nd quarter earnings report might not be the best beat due to the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on advertising, my model still depicts a bright future for the company as they implement new services into their apps, as their user base continues to grow, and they begin to see a stronger ROIs...click here to continue reading
View: Bullish
Model Description: Facebook, the social media giant, has been deeply affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic increase in their Monthly Average Users (MAU) due to increased internet traffic from extra free time, but also a hit to their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) due to companies lower willingness to spend on advertisements — both of which have been implemented in my model. However, Industry discussions & recent research reports have shown that the online ad market has rebounded very well since it’s fall in late March. FB is benefiting from this comeback in multiple different ways. It’s for these reasons that I am bullish on Facebook, and although the 2nd quarter earnings report might not be the best beat due to the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on advertising, my model still depicts a bright future for the company as they implement new services into their apps, as their user base continues to grow, and they begin to see a stronger ROIs...click here to continue reading
| FB Earnings Model (Samir Parwani).xlsx |
Samir Parwani is a Dean’s List student (Class of 2023) at Rutgers Business School-New Brunswick, double majoring in Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Quantitative Economics. He is driven and goal-oriented, always ready for a challenge, and takes interest in problem-solving, which has led him to pursue a career in the financial services industry. On-campus, Samir has competed in several case competitions, equity research competitions, and is a part of several clubs from LIBOR (investment banking club) and RCG (consulting club), to holding a position in Rutgers Supply Chain Association and Rutgers Economic Society. He is currently working with a local startup where he manages accounts and builds financial statements, works hands-on with clients, and markets their products. He also holds two part-time jobs off-campus and is a tutor for SAT and AP classes. Outside of work, he enjoys running, lifting, playing basketball, taking pictures for his photography business, and trading options.
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.