Why IAC Is Ready to Rebound
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, media and Internet company IAC/InterActive has earned a respected four-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at IAC and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
IAC facts
Headquarters (founded) | New York (1986) |
Market Cap | $3.5 billion |
Industry | Internet software and services |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue | $2.6 billion |
Management | CEO Gregory Blatt COO Douglas Lebda |
Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) | (5%) |
Cash/Debt | $640.7 million / $95.8 million |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% |
Competitors | AOL CBS Interactive Hearst Interactive Media |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 90% of the 390 members who have rated IAC believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just yesterday, one of those Fools, All-Star Gumpster, tapped IAC as a particularly attractive bargain opportunity:
Results can be volatile given its participation in so many transforming and emerging businesses, but company has consistently generated strong cash flow -- helped by the stability from the dating business. With knowledgeable and connected leadership, company is likely to participate in emerging online business. Some risk that search business can't be maintained, but results in media segment should show improvement as they mature. Option grants are prolific, but judicious share buybacks should be helpful long-term. Recent dip could be a gift to holders for long-term.
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