Daily Brief United States: Wheat, Westrock Co, Expedia Group, Inc., Floor & Decor Holdings, Hawkins Inc, Hologic Inc, Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Paylocity Holding, Payoneer Global , Phinia and more

• Wheat prices are experiencing a significant resurgence due to extreme weather events and global supply-demand imbalances. Price is 22% higher over the past month. 
• May WASDE report indicates a positive outlook for global wheat production despite recent weather challenges, suggesting potential underestimations in global supply disruptions. 
• The anticipated shift to La Niña, coupled with historically low stocks-to-use ratios, threatens global wheat supply, heightening the potential for increased market volatility and price spikes.

• WestRock Company, in the 3rd Fiscal Quarter 2023, posted a net sales of $5.1 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA of $802 million, higher than expected due to strong execution, productivity gains, and moderating input costs.
• CEO David Sewell attributed the strong results to the firm’s resilience and the hard work of its team, even as they faced comparisons with record results from the prior year quarter.
• However, certain challenges were also observed.

• Expedia Group’s Q1 2024 performance reflected a primarily healthy market environment, but growth differed according to geographical area and product line.
• Notably, North America had the slowest growth compared to other major international markets.
• Additionally, despite meeting projections on revenue and EBITDA, Expedia experienced weaker gross bookings, with its Vrbo business producing slower recovery than anticipated.

• Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.’s First Quarter 2024 Earnings revealed several important financial developments.
• The company’s diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Fiscal 2024 came in at $0.46, surpassing expectations.
• Interestingly, this success was achieved despite the ongoing weak demand for hard surface flooring and can be attributed to the firm’s ability to strategically grow their gross margin rate and prudently control expenses.

• HWKN is entering fiscal 2025 (March) with a business model that is changing from its historical norms. The revenue mix is changing in fiscal 2025.
• This change should lead to HWKN receiving a higher valuation in the market than it has historically received since the water treatment business is very different from HWKN’s industrial business
• A higher earnings profile for HWKN and earnings continuing to grow in fiscals 2025 and 2026 leads us to raise our price target to $96 from $74

• Hologic Inc. continues to maintain strong and robust revenue growth amid challenging market dynamics and tough year-on-year comparative figures.
• The company’s Q2 2024 result recorded total revenue of $1.02 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.03, both exceeding Hologic’s initial projections.
• The business benefited from high growth levels experienced in the past, yielding steady performance this quarter.

• Maravai is expected to experience returns over the next three years as it matures and grows within the expanding field of next generation medical therapeutics.
• The company has a solid financial foundation, a diverse portfolio of patent-protected products, and a strong position in high growth areas such as mRNA, CAR-T, and CRISPR technology.
• Despite recent market challenges, Maravai’s long-term prospects are promising, making it a compelling investment opportunity for patient investors seeking sustained growth and value.

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• Paylocity Holdings Corp reported solid results for Q3 2024, with total revenue growth of 18.1%.
• Paylocity credits this trend to their offerings resonating in the market, particularly among the younger generation, due to their investment in meeting the needs and expectations of the modern workforce.
• The company has released new enhancements to their talent acquisition suite to facilitate recruitment, training, and retention of this demographic.

• Payoneer Global, Inc. is a leader in profitability in the fintech industry
• The company’s experienced management team has a clear vision for future growth
• Payoneer offers a unique and essential service for SMBs in the global marketplace, positioning it well for continued success and value creation for investors

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• Phinia (PHIN) presents significant upside potential for investors in the vehicle parts sector
• PHIN focuses on aftermarket replacement, commercial vehicles, and off-highway markets
• Despite strong geographic diversity and solid financial performance, PHIN is undervalued compared to peers, indicating potential for stock price increase

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