The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an article in July discussing the “skyrocketing” growth of Atlanta. That's got me thinking about Atlanta stocks.
Corpay (CPAY) has been consistently pursuing acquisitions and investments to increase its customer base, workforce and operational capabilities.
Corpay's earnings per share are projected to grow at an average rate of 13-15% annually, despite interest rate pressures. We consider the stock to be undervalued at 13.6x forward earnings, with potential for re-rating to the 15-20x range. CPAY reported inline first quarter results, with slight misses in revenue and a 2% cut to EPS guidance due to interest rates and currency weakness.
Corpay (CPAY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Finding undervalued blue-chip stocks isn't as easy as it seems. That's mainly due to stock valuations, which have steadily risen since the March 2020 correction, when the S&P 500 lost 31% of its value from Feb. 21 through March 20.
Corpay is a highly predictable business that seeks to unify payments for clients who require frequent work trips or who operate fleets of vehicles. The company has EBITDA margins of more than 50%, leaving clues to the high added value of Corpay's services. Management reduced its guidance during Q1 2024 and now expects to grow around 7% only, but made it clear that this should be temporary.