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Top Research Reports for Alibaba, Pfizer & MercadoLibre
• Zacks Research Daily presents new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA), Pfizer Inc. (PFE), and MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI).
• Alibaba’s shares outperformed the Zacks Internet – Commerce industry over the past year, with Q3 fiscal 2025 results benefited from the monetization of Taobao and Tmall Group, cloud businesses, and AI-integrated products.
• Pfizer’s shares declined -0.2% over the past year against the Zacks Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry’s decline of -1.4%.
• Pfizer’s non-COVID operational revenue growth improved in 2024, driven by key in-line products like Vyndaqel, Padcev, and Eliquis, new launches, and newly acquired products from Seagen.
• MercadoLibre’s shares gained +31% over the past year against the Zacks Internet – Commerce industry’s gain of +32.1%.
• MercadoLibre reported impressive fourth-quarter 2024 results, with both revenues and earnings improving year-over-year.
• Rising e-commerce competition from players like Amazon and Rakuten remains a concern, and weakening macro conditions in Argentina is a headwind.
SIFCO Shares Gain Against Zacks Aerospace – Defense Equipment Industry
• SIFCO shares rose by +12.2% in 2024, outperforming the Zacks Aerospace – Defense Equipment industry’s gain of +23.7%.
• The microcap company saw a 20.5% revenue increase in fiscal 2024, reaching $79.6 million from $66.1 million in fiscal 2023.
• Profitability improved, with EBITDA loss narrowing to $0.7 million from $4.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA turning positive at $0.8 million.
• A $114.4 million backlog supports future growth, especially as demand for defense and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) rises.
• Interest expenses surged 208.9% to $3.1 million, and operating losses persist at $5.2 million despite revenue gains.
• Margins remain thin at 7.5% due to supply chain disruptions and labor costs.
• Financial flexibility remains a concern, with cash flow challenges.
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