The Dow Jones (^DJI) is made up of 30 of the most established and influential companies in the market. But even blue-chip stocks can struggle - some are dealing with slowing growth, outdated business models, or increasing competition.
Finding the best companies in the Dow Jones isn’t always straightforward, and that’s why we started StockStory. Keeping that in mind, here are two Dow Jones stocks positioned for long-term growth and one that may struggle.
One Stock to Sell:
Boeing (BA)
Market Cap: $188.3 billion
One of the companies that forms a duopoly in the commercial aircraft market, Boeing (NYSE:BA) develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems.
Why Should You Sell BA?
- Disappointing unit sales over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to accelerate growth
- Cash-burning history makes us doubt the long-term viability of its business model
- EBITDA losses may force it to accept punitive lending terms or high-cost debt
At $247.60 per share, Boeing trades at 309.8x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with BA, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Two Stocks to Watch:
Apple (AAPL)
Market Cap: $3.76 trillion
Creator of the iPhone and App Store, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a legendary developer of consumer electronics and software.
Why Does AAPL Catch Our Eye?
- Apple's revenue base is so large because nearly everyone in the U.S. has an iPhone, but this is a double-edged sword. Growth must now come from upgrades, a harder pitch that has resulted in sluggish top-line performance recently.
- Still, Apple's devices have endured for decades, speaking to its brand, design ethos, and technological chops. Its success is rare in the world of consumer electronics, which is fraught because of commoditization, competition, and obsolescence risk.
- The company may not have the best gross margin because of its hardware orientation, but it still manages to produce elite operating and free cash flow margins. This shows it doesn’t need over-the-top marketing campaigns to convince people to buy its products.
Apple is trading at $255.25 per share, or 31.2x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
McDonald's (MCD)
Market Cap: $218.9 billion
With nicknames spanning Mickey D's in the U.S. to Makku in Japan, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is a fast-food behemoth known for its convenience and broken ice cream machines.
Why Does MCD Stand Out?
- Aggressive expansion of new stores reflects an offensive push to quickly grow and sell in markets where it has few or no locations
- Attractive franchise model leads to wonderful unit economics and a best-in-class gross margin of 57%
- Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
McDonald’s stock price of $307.33 implies a valuation ratio of 23.7x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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