Quant All-Stars: 3 Top Stocks Averaging 262% FWD EPS Growth
Q1 earnings season is nearly complete, with the S&P 500 posting its strongest growth since 2021. The Magnificent 7 once again impressed, delivering a 63% Y/Y earnings jump and driving a large share of the S&P 500's overall growth. Micron was a top‑five earnings contributor, with a 682% EPS surge driving its rally into the $1T club after first surfacing as a consistent Quant ‘Strong Buy' in July 2025.
AB Crosses $10 Billion in ETF Assets in 3 Years
Just three years after launching its first ETFs, AllianceBernstein (AB) recently reached $10 billion in assets. While index-based ETFs from iShares, Vanguard and State Street Investment Management continue to dominate the industry, there has been room for newer entrants to also succeed.
Kinross Gold: From Discounted Mid-Tier To Top-Tier Cash Machine
Gold at $3,800/oz unlocks extraordinary leverage for Kinross, with every $100 increase adding ~$200M revenue and ~$170M free cash flow thanks to its exceptionally low AISC. Q2 2025 delivered 512.6 koz production, $2.68B revenue (+34% YoY), $1.52B EBITDA (+72% YoY), and $675M net income (+210% YoY), proving record profitability and sustainable momentum. Kinross trades at 7.5x EV/EBITDA FWD and 16x P/E FWD, cheaper than peers despite superior margins and growth, creating a valuation gap that investors should not ignore.
Iamgold: Strong Gold Prices And Coté Gold Transform The Outlook
IAMGOLD remains a strong buy as Côté Gold ramps up, boosting production scale, margins, and cash flow in a favorable gold market. Despite a 30% stock rally, it trades at deep discounts to peers—EV/EBITDA FWD ~5x and P/E FWD ~10x—offering re-rating potential. Côté Gold transforms its risk profile, shifting focus to Canada and reducing exposure to higher-risk jurisdictions like Burkina Faso.
LATAM: The Unseen Turnaround In Latin America's Aviation Market
LATAM is showing strong financial recovery, with Q2 revenues up 8% and record 12.9% adjusted margin, while leverage dropped to just 1.6x EBITDAR. Despite results, LATAM trades at only 10x P/E FWD and 4.7x EV/EBITDA FWD, a deep discount to global airline peers. Fleet modernization and expansion in Brazil support LATAM's regional leadership and operating efficiency, with growing cargo now a key earnings pillar.
Pampa Energia: Strategic Infrastructure With Latent Upside
Pampa Energía, Argentina's leading energy firm, shows strong growth in electricity generation and gas production, with significant investments in Vaca Muerta and a new wind power project. Despite a 57% stock rally, Pampa remains undervalued with P/E FWD at 8.57x and EV/EBITDA FWD at 4.68x, indicating a repricing opportunity. Financial health is robust, with net debt at 0.6x EBITDA and a cash position of $1,670 MM, positioning it among the least leveraged utilities.
My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For March 2025: One Yields 15%-Plus
High-yield dividend companies with attractive valuations can allow you to generate extra income while reducing portfolio volatility and investing with a margin of safety. This list of high dividend yield companies includes dividend yields [FWD] between 4.33% (Chevron) and 15.50%-plus (Petrobras) while the selected companies offer an average P/E [FWD] ratio of 10.77. I suggest overweighting companies with attractive risk-reward profiles and dividend payments that are sustainable, allowing you to increase your wealth with an elevated likelihood.
My Top 10 High Dividend Yield Stocks For February 2025: Two Yield Over 7%
Implementing a high dividend yield strategy can provide substantial income and stability during market volatility, supporting long-term investment goals without selling during declines. The selected 10 companies offer Dividend Yields [FWD] between 3.22% and 8.06%, with attractive Dividend Growth Rates and appealing valuations, enhancing portfolio sustainability. Each company exhibits a P/E [FWD] Ratio below 20, which reflects their attractive valuation.
The Ticker Treat
Last week for Halloween, VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth offered a collection of “Ticker Treats.” Here's a roundup of the ticker haul from Halloween.
Micron: A 9X FWD P/E Is Unacceptable
Micron's Q4 business is on fire due to surging demand for high-bandwidth memory products, especially HBM3E. AI-driven demand for HBM is set to propel Micron's growth in the coming quarters resulting in a massive expansion of the total addressable market. Micron's guidance for Q1'25 implies the addition of $1.0B in revenue Q/Q. Margins are expected to continue to grow.
FWD: A Promising Disruptor ETF
AB Disruptors ETF focuses on innovative leaders likely to disrupt industries for outperformance. The fund holds 80-100 positions with heavy tech exposure, global focus, and active management approach. Outperforms peers like ARK Innovation ETF and BOTZ, providing exposure to secular growth trends with potential risks due to heavy tech allocation.
