Top 50 stocks by market cap on NASDAQ Composite (Part II)

Highlights

• The Santa Clara-based Applied Materials manufacturers instruments for semiconductors and related industries.

• com is a leading Chinese e-commerce company based in Beijing and offers B2C online retail services in the country.

• Idaho-based Micron Technology manufactures computer memory and data storage products, such as flash memory, USB flash drives, etc

The technology-savvy Nasdaq Composite Index boasts some of the world's most technologically innovative companies. This large market-cap-weighted index has more than 3,000 companies. Last year, the index grew by more than 23% as technology companies saw robust growth in consecutive quarters. However, this year has been a slow start for the index. It fell more than 15% as Omicron cases soared and renewed calls for a tight monetary policy grew.

The following stocks are in continuation of the top 50 list of Nasdaq stocks in Part I of the article.

Amgen Inc. (AMGN)

Market Cap: US$126.17 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$224.00

One year return: -9.59%

Amgen is a biotechnology firm that specializes in a range of human therapeutics. It is based in Thousand Oaks, California.

The company's revenue rose 4% YoY to US$6.7 billion in Q3, FY21, while its GAAP net income came in at US$1.88 billion in the same period.

Its P/E ratio is 23.07, the forward P/E for one year is 13.29, the dividend yield is 3.16%, and the annualized dividend is US$7.76.

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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT)

Market Cap: US$115.6 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$130.15

One year return: 28.67%

The Santa Clara, California-based Applied Materials manufactures instruments for semiconductors and related industries.

Its revenue rose 31% YoY to US$6.12 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net income was US$1.71 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 20.3, the forward P/E for one year is 15.97, the dividend yield is 0.71%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.96.

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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Market Cap: US$111.8 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$95.32

One year return: -2.88%

Starbucks is a Seattle, Washington-based company that operates coffeehouses and roastery reserves. It has operations in over 80 countries.

It will release its first-quarter fiscal 2022 results on February 1 after the market close.

In Q4, FY21, the company's net income was US$1.76 billion on revenue of US$8.14 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 26.85, the forward P/E for one year is 27.71, the dividend yield is 2.05%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.96.

JD.Com, Inc. (JD)

Market Cap: US$103.57 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$66.68

One year return: -27.05%

JD.com is one of the leading Chinese e-commerce companies based in Beijing. It offers B2C online retail services in China.

Its revenue rose 25.5% YoY to RMB218.7 billion (US$34.34 billion) in Q3, FY21, while its net loss was RMB 2.8 billion (US$0.4 billion).

Its P/E ratio is 27, forward P/E for one year is 71.70, and EPS is US$2.47.

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Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)

 Market Cap: US$114.95 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$561.03

One year return: -14.3%

Charter Communications is a telecommunication and mass media firm that provides a range of network services to its customers. It is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

For FY21 ended on December 31, 2021, the company's total revenue rose 7.5% YoY to US$51.68 billion, while its net income was US$4.65 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 25.56, the forward P/E for one year is 24.84, and the EPS is US$21.95.

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)

Market Cap: US$96.89 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$2359.65

One year return: 16.00%

Booking Holdings is a travel technology firm that provides online reservations and other related services for travel and restaurant bookings. It is based in Norwalk, Connecticut.

The company's revenue soared over 77% YoY to US$4.67 billion in Q3, FY21, while its net income was US$769 million.

Its P/E ratio is 257.6, the forward P/E for one year is 55.68, and the EPS is US$9.16.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)

Market Cap: US$93.87 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$262.77

One year return: 3.00%

Intuitive Surgical is a Sunnyvale, California-based company that manufactures and markets robotic products to improve the clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery.

The company's revenue surged 17% YoY to US$1.55 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net income came in at US$382.7 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 56.31, the forward P/E for one year is 66.86, and the EPS is US$4.67.

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Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)

Market Cap: US$94.12 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$67.47

One year return: 18.12%

Mondelez is a confectionary, food, beverage, and snack food company based in Chicago, Illinois. It has operations in various locations globally.

The company's revenue surged 4.9% YoY to US$7.65 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net earnings came in at US$1.00 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 21.56, the forward P/E for one year is 21.76, the dividend yield is 2.1%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.40.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

Market Cap: US$88.14 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$78.72

One year return: 0.42%

Micron Technology is a Boise, Idaho-based firm that manufactures computer memory and data storage products such as flash memory, USB flash drives, etc.

The company's GAAP net income was US$2.31 billion, or US$2.04 per diluted share on revenue of US$7.69 billion in Q1, FY22.

Its P/E ratio is 12.15, the forward P/E for one year is 9.13, the dividend yield is 0.49%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.40.

Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)

Market Cap: US$82.54 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$138.41

One year return: -26.13%

Airbnb is a vacation rental firm that provides an online marketplace for lodging, mainly homestays for tourism activities. It is based in San Francisco, California.

The company reported a net income of US$219.32 million on revenue of US$1.34 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

Its forward P/E for one year is 337.59, and EPS is US$-12.08.

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

Market Cap: US$84.38 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$67.27

One year return: 4.00%

Gilead is a biotechnology firm that develops antiviral drugs used for treating HIV, influenza, Hepatitis B, etc. It is based in Foster City, California.

The company will report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 financial results on February 1 after the market close.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the company's revenue surged 13% YoY to US$7.4 billion, while its net income was US$2.05 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 11.48, the forward P/E for one year is 8.29, the dividend yield is 4.22%, and the annualized dividend is US$2.84.

Lam Research Corp (LRCX)

Market Cap: US$78.18 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$555.30

One year return: 9.45%

Lam Research is a semiconductor firm that supplies wafer fabrication equipment and other related services. It is based in Fremont, California.

On a GAAP basis, the company's net earnings came in at US$8.44 per diluted share on revenue of US$4.22 billion for the quarter ended December 26, 2021.

Its P/E ratio is 17.3, the forward P/E for one year is 16.27, the dividend yield is 1.01%, and the annualized dividend is US$6.00.

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)

Market Cap: US$81.2 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$154.59

One year return: 3.61%

Analog Devices is a semiconductor manufacturing firm specializing in data conversion, signal processing, and power management technology. It is based in Norwood, Massachusetts.

The company's revenue rose 53% YoY to US$2.34 billion in Q4, FY21, while its diluted earnings per share were US$0.16.

Its P/E ratio is 41.89, the forward P/E for one year is 20.53, the dividend yield is 1.73%, and the annualized dividend is US$2.76.

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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

Market Cap: US$82.77 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$196.42

One year return: 17.79%

Automatic Data Processing or ADP is a management services company that offers human resources management software. It is based in Roseland, New Jersey.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the company's net earnings were US$694.4 million on revenue of US$4.02 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 30.41, the forward P/E for one year is 28.84, the dividend yield is 2.11%, and the annualized dividend is US$4.16.

CME Group Inc. (CME)

Market Cap: US$80.23 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$223.24

One year return: 22.34%

CME Group provides products across all asset classes through its exchange. It is based in Chicago, Illinois. The company will release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 financial results on February 9 before the market opens.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the company's net income was US$926.3 million on revenue of 1.10 billion. Its P/E ratio is 32.93, the forward P/E for one year is 33.47, the dividend yield is 1.64%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.60.

CSX Corporation (CSX)

Market Cap: US$74.43 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$33.56

One year return: 16.12%

CSX Corporation is a Jacksonville, Florida-based holding company that primarily focuses on rail transportation and the real estate sector in North America.

The company's revenue rose 21% YoY to US$3.43 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net earnings came in at US$934 million, or US$0.42 per share.

Its P/E ratio is 19.98, the forward P/E for one year is 18.75, the dividend yield is 1.11%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.373.

Atlassian Corporation Plc (TEAM)

Market Cap: US$73.52 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$290.89

One year return: 28.13%

Atlassian is a software company based in Sydney, Australia. It develops products for software developers, project management, etc.

The company's revenue rose 37% YoY to US$689 million in Q2, FY22, while its net loss came in at US$77.5 million. Its forward P/E for one year is 1818.06, and the EPS is US$-4.30.

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Pinduoduo Inc. (PDD)

Market Cap: US$63.70 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$50.83

One year return: -70%

Pinduoduo is one of the leading Chinese agriculture-focused technology firms. It is based in Shanghai and helps the farmers and distributors to connect with the consumers directly.

The company's revenue rose 51% YoY to RMB 21.50 billion (US$3.37 billion) in Q3, FY21, while its net income came in at RMB 1.64 billion (US$257.5 billion).

Its forward P/E for one year is 39.10, and the EPS is US$-0.08.

Fiserv, Inc. (FISV)

Market Cap: US$66.20 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$100.28

One year return: -4.72%

Fiserv is a financial technology firm that provides a range of financial services to clients. It is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

The company will report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 results on February 8, before the market opens.

In Q3, FY21, the company's revenue rose 10% YoY to US$4.16 billion, while its net income came in at US$446 million.

Its P/E ratio is 51.96, the forward P/E for one year is 18.04, and the EPS is US$1.93.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)

Market Cap: US$65.46 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$608.72

One year return: 20.2%

Regeneron is a biotechnology company that develops and markets medicines for various serious diseases. It is based in Tarrytown, New York.

In Q3, FY21, the company's net income was US$1.63 billion on revenue of US$3.45 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 9.72, the forward P/E for one year is 9.10, and the EPS is US$62.63.

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NetEase, Inc. (NTES)

Market Cap: US$253.73 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$94.54

One year return: -19.36%

NetEase is a Chinese internet technology firm that provides online content, communications, and other services. It is based in Hangzhou, China.

The company's net income was RMB 3.2 billion (US$0.50 billion) on revenue RMB 22.2 billion (US$3.49 billion) in Q3, FY21.

Its P/E ratio is 34.25, the forward P/E for one year is 28.22, the dividend yield is 0.92%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.89.

Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)

Market Cap: US$60.25 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$148.62

One year return: -6.85%

Moderna is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm that focuses on RNA therapeutics, primarily mRNA vaccines. It is based in Massachusetts.

The company's net income was US$3.3 billion on revenue of US$5.0 billion in Q3, FY21.

Its P/E ratio is 9.11, the forward P/E for one year is 5.57, and the EPS is US$16.31.

Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)

Market Cap: US$61.49 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$683.02

One year return: -7.47%

Equinix is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in Internet and data center infrastructure. It is based in Redwood City, California.

In Q3, FY21, the company's net income was US$152.02 million on revenue of US$1.67 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 143.79, the forward P/E for one year is 28.33, the dividend yield is 1.65%, and the annualized dividend is US$11.48.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI)

Market Cap: US$61.46 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$78.90

One year return: -12.60%

Activision is a video game holding firm that develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services. It is based in Santa Monica, California.

The company's net income was US$639 million on revenue of US$2.07 billion in Q3, FY21.

Its P/E ratio is 23.34, the forward P/E for one year is 22.80, the dividend yield is 0.6%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.47.

KLA Corporation (KLAC)

Market Cap: US$54.85 billion

Price close on January 27, 2022: US$361.80

One year return: 24.28%

KLA Corporation is a semiconductor manufacturing firm based in Milpitas, California.

The company's net income was US$717 million on revenue of US$2.35 billion in Q2, FY22.

Its P/E ratio is 20.49, forward P/E for one year is 17.05, the dividend yield is 1.1%, and the annualized dividend is US$4.20.

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Bottomline

The Nasdaq-listed companies reported solid quarterly earnings in the third quarter. Investors will closely watch the fourth-quarter results, which come amid major supply chain disruptions globally that could impact profits.