Yahoo Finance Here's Why I Think 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ:FLWS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Some have more dollars than sense, they say, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can easily find investors. But the reality is that when a company loses money each year, for long enough, its investors will usually take their share of those losses.
So if you're like me, you might be more interested in profitable, growing companies, like 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ:FLWS). While profit is not necessarily a social good, it's easy to admire a business that can consistently produce it. In comparison, loss making companies act like a sponge for capital - but unlike such a sponge they do not always produce something when squeezed.
See our latest analysis for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
How Fast Is 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Growing?
If a company can keep growing earnings per share (EPS) long enough, its share price will eventually follow. That makes EPS growth an attractive quality for any company. Who among us would not applaud 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's stratospheric annual EPS growth of 46%, compound, over the last three years? While that sort of growth rate isn't sustainable for long, it certainly catches my attention; like a crow with a sparkly stone.
I like to take a look at earnings before interest and (EBIT) tax margins, as well as revenue growth, to get another take on the quality of the company's growth. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 36% to US$2.1b. That's a real positive.
The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. For finer detail, click on the image.
Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting.
Are 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
Personally, I like to see high insider ownership of a company, since it suggests that it will be managed in the interests of shareholders. So as you can imagine, the fact that 1-800-FLOWERS.COM insiders own a significant number of shares certainly appeals to me. In fact, they own 37% of the shares, making insiders a very influential shareholder group. I'm always comforted by solid insider ownership like this, as it implies that those running the business are genuinely motivated to create shareholder value. At the current share price, that insider holding is worth a whopping US$851m. Now that's what I call some serious skin in the game!
Does 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
1-800-FLOWERS.COM's earnings per share growth have been levitating higher, like a mountain goat scaling the Alps. That sort of growth is nothing short of eye-catching, and the large investment held by insiders certainly brightens my view of the company. The hope is, of course, that the strong growth marks a fundamental improvement in the business economics. So yes, on this short analysis I do think it's worth considering 1-800-FLOWERS.COM for a spot on your watchlist. It is worth noting though that we have found 1 warning sign for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM that you need to take into consideration.
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