The creator sold Lockheed Martin shares at their peak, avoiding a subsequent sharp decline, and believes it's wise to take profits when the investment thesis changes or valuations seem unsustainable.
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People Say Stocks Are Expensive… I See Deals Everywhere
Dividend Compounders with CheeseMay 10, 2026
The creator discusses various companies reporting earnings and provides insights into their stock performance and market trends. He touches upon the AI bubble, international tech giants, SaaS companies, and the impact of a potential Hantavirus outbreak on travel and pharmaceutical stocks. The creator also shares personal investment philosophies, including the importance of cost basis for income investors and the potential of real estate versus stocks. He analyzes specific companies like Applied Materials, Cisco, Alibaba, JD.com, C Limited, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Merck, Simon Property Group, Hims & Hers Health, Franco Nevada, Nike, Target, and Micron, offering his views on their current valuations and future prospects.
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The creator sold his shares in Huntington Ingalls Industries, believing the stock had reached the top of its cycle after a significant price surge, and has since seen it decline.
Micron has experienced significant stock price appreciation, and despite this, its forward PE ratio remains attractive, though the creator is hesitant to invest due to the rapid rise.
Boot Barn is currently performing well due to a resurgence in cowboy and western-style fashion, but the creator believes this trend is cyclical and may not last.
The creator mentions Carvana as a potential alternative to Copart, despite its own challenges.
The creator expresses a lack of bullish sentiment towards Copart, preferring companies like Advance Auto Parts or O'Reilly's for investment in the auto parts sector.
SoFi is mentioned as a fintech company whose stock price has been selling off, similar to New Holdings.
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is the creator's top pick within the Brookfield conglomerate, focusing on its fee-based investment management arm, but he is waiting for a better entry valuation.
Under Armour is not of interest to the creator, primarily because it does not pay a dividend.
The creator successfully made a 35% profit on Target by buying when its PE ratio was historically low and selling before its leadership or preferred shopping experience became a concern.
Nike is being monitored for a potential investment if its stock price and PE ratio decrease to more attractive levels, despite current concerns about its brand relevance and dividend sustainability.
Franco Nevada is a highly interesting financing company for metal mining projects with impressive revenue and earnings growth, making it a strong watchlist candidate.
The creator regrets not investing in Hims & Hers Health earlier, especially after Novo Nordisk's partnership boosted its stock price.
Fox Corporation is mentioned in the context of its past airing of UFC fights.
Simon Property Group, a commercial real estate REIT, is viewed with caution due to its dependence on foot traffic, especially after the pandemic's impact on physical retail.
Merck is mentioned as a potential player in developing vaccines for viruses.
Johnson & Johnson is seen as a potential candidate for developing vaccines against viruses like Hantavirus.
Pfizer is considered a potential player in developing vaccines for viruses like Hantavirus, and the creator plans to research their R&D allocation.
Novo Nordisk is a strong contender for developing vaccines for viruses like Hantavirus and is a clear number two player in the GLP-1 market.
Eli Lilly is a strong contender for developing vaccines for viruses like Hantavirus, having focused resources on weight loss research and showing significant market share.
Lululemon is mentioned as a competitor to Nike in the athleisure space.
The creator hopes Monday.com will rally, similar to Atlassian, as he is tired of seeing SaaS stocks punished.
Atlassian (ticker TEAM) recently reported strong earnings and its stock price has been soaring.
Sea Limited (C Limited) is expected to show strong revenue and earnings growth, but the creator notes its stock price is being punished despite these numbers.
JD.com is listed as an international 'mag seven' name with upcoming earnings.
Alibaba is mentioned as an example of an international 'mag seven' name with upcoming earnings.
The creator sold his Cisco shares after holding for four years, believing the company is overvalued despite its role in AI data center infrastructure.
The creator believes Applied Materials, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, is poised to perform well, similar to Lamb Research and ASML.