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2 Monster Stocks to Buy in the Wake of the Nasdaq Correction
NDAQNasdaq(NDAQ) The Motley Fool·2025-04-26 08:10

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street is concerned about a potential recession impacting markets in 2025, with the Nasdaq Composite down 16% year-to-date. However, there are growth opportunities in companies like Reddit and Netflix that could yield significant returns in the coming years [1]. Group 1: Reddit - Reddit is positioned for growth in the 700billiondigitaladvertisingmarket,benefitingfromalargeuserbasethatincludeshighintentshoppers[3].Redditsadvertisingrevenuegrew50700 billion digital advertising market, benefiting from a large user base that includes high-intent shoppers [3]. - Reddit's advertising revenue grew 50% year-over-year in 2024, reaching 1.2 billion, with a notable acceleration of 60% growth in Q4 compared to the previous year [4]. - Approximately 50% of discussions on Reddit are product-related, increasing the platform's value to advertisers. Average revenue per unique user increased by 23% year-over-year in Q4, alongside a 39% growth in daily active unique users [5]. - The stock has decreased by 59% from recent highs, making it more attractive for investment despite potential short-term slowdowns in the digital ad market. Analysts project Reddit's total revenue to reach 3.5billionby2028,upfrom3.5 billion by 2028, up from 1.3 billion last year [6]. - Reddit's stock trades at 32 times this year's earnings estimate, presenting a bargain for a company that could potentially double its revenue in a few years [7]. Group 2: Netflix - Netflix has shown strong performance since the market sell-off in 2022, with shares trading around 1,000andcontinuedmomentuminnewmembersignupsandmarginexpansion[8].Thecompanyreporteda121,000 and continued momentum in new member sign-ups and margin expansion [8]. - The company reported a 12% year-over-year revenue increase, surpassing 300 million paid memberships, and earnings per share grew by 25% year-over-year [9]. - With over 5 billion people having internet access globally and 1.6 billion with broadband in 2024, Netflix is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its extensive content library and global presence [10]. - Netflix has invested billions in content production, resulting in a diverse catalog that appeals to various audiences, while also delivering growth in both revenue and earnings [11]. - Analysts expect Netflix's earnings to reach 37 by 2027, representing a 75% increase from trailing-12-month earnings, suggesting potential for similar returns on investment if the stock maintains its valuation [11][12].