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Analog Devices, Bunge And Buffalo Wild Wings As Zacks Bull And Bear Of The Day

By Zacks Investment ResearchStock MarketsNov 28, 2017 10:41PM ET
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Analog Devices, Bunge And Buffalo Wild Wings As Zacks Bull And Bear Of The Day
By Zacks Investment Research   |  Nov 28, 2017 10:41PM ET
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For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL – November 29, 2017 – Zacks Equity Research highlights Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) as the Bull of the Day and Bunge Limited (NYSE:BG) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ:BWLD) .

Here is a synopsis of all three stocks:

Bull of the Day:

Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, Analog Devices is an original equipment manufacturer of semiconductor devices, specifically, analog, mixed signal and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits.

The company’s products include data converters, amplifiers and linear products, radio frequency integrated circuits, power management products, and sensors and processing products.

Solid Quarterly Results and Upgraded Guidance

The chipmaker reported excellent results for its Q4 ended October 28, beating our estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings of $1.45 per share beat were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents and up 38.1% year over year.

Revenues jumped 53.6% year over year to $1.54 billion. Results were driven by strong growth across all segments.

"The fourth quarter of 2017 drove a strong finish to the fiscal year, with high-quality revenue growth and operational execution that expanded gross and operating margins, and delivered stellar earnings per share growth," said the CEO.

Returning Cash to Shareholders

The company has retuned approximately $8 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases in the past 10 years.

They have been consistently increasing their dividends and aim to increase their dividend by 5% to 10% annually.

Acquisition of Linear Technologies

Earlier this year, the company completed the acquisition of another analog chipmaker Linear Technology (NASDAQ:LLTC) for about $14.8 billion. The merger is expected to reduce Analog’s reliance on Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) while deepening its competitive moat and adding products in other fast-growing categories.

Surging Estimates

Analysts have significantly raised their estimates for the company after strong earnings and upgraded guidance. Zacks Consensus Estimates for the current and next year are now $5.23 per share and $5.61 per share, up from $4.96 and $5.42, 30 days ago.

The company has a pretty good record at beating estimates, with not a single miss in the past five years; the average quarterly beat for the last four quarters was more than 16%.

Bear of the Day:

Global oversupply of grains is creating headwinds for agribusiness stocks.

Headquartered in White Plains, NY, Bunge Limited is a leading agribusiness and food company with integrated operations all over the world. It is a global leader in oilseed processing, and grain & oilseed marketing. The company has five business segments: Agribusiness, Edible Oil Products, Milling Products, Sugar and Bioenergy, and Fertilizer.

The company IPO’d in 2001 and has expanded though many significant acquisitions since then.

Disappointing Results

The company reported adjusted earnings of 75 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents. Their Sugar & Bioenergy was impacted by lower than expected Brazilian ethanol prices.

"Our earnings improved sequentially and year-over-year, although they continued to be impacted by market and industry headwinds. As a result, we are reducing our earnings guidance for the year in Agribusiness and Sugar & Bioenergy,” said the CEO.

Falling Estimates

Analysts have been slashing their estimates for the company after weak results. Zacks Consensus Estimates for the current and next year have fallen to $2.97 per share and $4.85 per share from $3.42 and $5.14 respectively, 30 days back.

The Bottom Line

Farmers and agribusinesses have been struggling due to bumper crops over the past few years.

As the company generates most of its revenues from its Agribusiness segment, it remains vulnerable to commodity price, weather and foreign exchange trends. Further the company does not have any pricing power and operates on thin margins.

The stock is down more than 10% this year but a rebound does not appear likely any time soon.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Soars on Arby’s Buyout Plan

Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings gained more than 6.3% in morning trading Tuesday after the company announced that it was being acquired by Arby’s Restaurant Group. Arby’s will pay about $2.4 billion, or $157 per share, for the chicken wing chain.

“Buffalo Wild Wings is one of the most distinctive and successful entertainment and casual dining restaurant companies in America,” said Arby’s CEO Paul Brown in a statement. “We look forward to leveraging the combined strengths of both organizations into a truly differentiated and transformative multi-brand restaurant company.”

Roark Capital Group, a private equity firm that owns Arby’s, will finance the deal. Roark and Arby’s will also assume the debt of Buffalo Wild Wings.

At $157 per share, the deal values the home of “wings, beer, and sports” at a 7.2% premium to its Monday close. This buyout price is a 34% premium to BWLD’s close on Nov. 13, which was the last trading day before media reports that a buyout offer had been made started to emerge.

Buffalo Wild Wings has struggled recently, as industry-wide pressures and the rising price of chicken wings have put a damper on shares. These challenges brought criticism from investors, culminating in Mick McGuire's activist firm Marcato Capital Management encouraging long-time CEO Sally Smith’s departure this summer.

Still, Buffalo Wild Wings has worked to bolster foot traffic to its restaurants with new wing promotions, and management has touted its investments in delivery. Nevertheless, investors have been clamoring for a sale to a private equity firm, which is becoming a trend in today’s restaurant space.

Last month, casual dining chain Ruby Tuesday was purchased by NRD Capital for about $335 million. JAB Holdings, a Luxembourg-based firm, has taken U.S.-based chains Panera Bread (NASDAQ:PNRA) and Krispy Kreme private over the past two years.

Once the deal closes, Buffalo Wild Wings will operate as an independent, privately held unit of Arby’s. Looking ahead, lower grocery prices and competition from fast-casual chains will continue present challenges for the company, so it will be important for management to successfully adapt.

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