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Crown's Top 3 Stock Picks For The Week
Here are our top 3 stock picks for the week...
Crown Trading
April 07, 2025
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Here’s everything you need to know today: There are currently 14,157 publicly traded companies in the United States and over 1000+ articles released about S&P500 companies alone every single day. Today we will be showing you our top 3 stock picks we have hand picked for this week:
1 year performance
KR - 16%
AZO - 15%
APP - 200%
This Week (Here’s our top 3 stock picks)
Kroger CO. (KR)
1 Year Performance: +16%
Category: Growth
Market Cap: $44.4B
Company Info:
Kroger Co. is a leading American retail company that operates a vast network of supermarkets, multi-department stores, and jewelry stores across the United States. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger manages nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states, offering a wide range of products including groceries, pharmaceuticals, and general merchandise.
Why it’s a buy:
Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) presents a compelling investment opportunity due to its strong financial performance, strategic growth initiatives, and commitment to shareholder value.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, Kroger reported identical sales growth (excluding fuel) of 2.4%, reflecting its ability to attract and retain customers.
The company's digital sales have also shown significant progress, contributing to a total of $13 billion in digital sales for the year, with a 10% growth in 2024.
Additionally, Kroger announced a $5 billion accelerated share-repurchase plan, demonstrating its dedication to enhancing shareholder returns.
Revenue:
AutoZone Inc. (AZO)
1 Year Performance: +15%
Category: Growth
Market Cap: $61.1B
Company Info:
AutoZone, Inc. is the largest retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, AutoZone operates over 6,700 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, offering products for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks.
Why it’s a buy:
AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) presents a compelling investment opportunity due to its strong financial performance, strategic growth initiatives, and resilience in the auto parts industry.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, AutoZone reported net sales of $6.2 billion, a 9.0% increase from the previous year, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $51.58, up 11%.
The company expanded its footprint by opening 68 new domestic stores during the quarter, contributing to a total of 6,432 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. Additionally, AutoZone repurchased $711 million of its stock in Q4 FY24, reflecting a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
These factors, combined with AutoZone's ability to capitalize on trends such as consumers maintaining older vehicles amid rising new car prices, position the company for sustained growth in the evolving automotive aftermarket sector.
Revenue:
Applovin Corp. (APP)
1 Year Performance: +200%
Category: Growth
Market Cap: $74.5B
Company Info:
AppLovin Corporation is a mobile technology company that provides end-to-end software and AI solutions to help businesses reach, monetize, and grow their global audiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, AppLovin offers a suite of products—including AppDiscovery, MAX, and SparkLabs—designed to optimize user acquisition, ad monetization, and creative development for mobile applications.
Why it’s a buy:
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) has demonstrated remarkable financial growth and strategic advancements, making it a compelling investment opportunity in the mobile technology sector.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported total revenue of $1.37 billion, a 44% increase year-over-year, with advertising revenue surging by 73% to $999.5 million. Net income for the quarter rose to $599.2 million, marking a 248% increase from the previous year. For the full year 2024, AppLovin achieved total revenue of $4.71 billion, up 43%, and net income of $1.58 billion, a 343% increase compared to 2023.
These impressive results are largely attributed to the company's AI-driven advertising solutions, such as Axon 2.0, which have significantly enhanced ad performance and monetization for clients.
Additionally, AppLovin has been proactive in addressing recent challenges, including responding to short-seller reports and reinforcing its commitment to ethical business practices. These factors collectively position AppLovin for sustained growth in the evolving digital advertising landscape.
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OUR RECENT ELITE TRADES (updated Mar 12/25)
Date Posted | Ticker | Price | Current Price | Gain/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 10/25 | SE | $105 | $129 | 22.8% |
Jan 13/25 | DOCS | $49 | $64 | 30.6% |
Jan 15/25 | SPOT | $476 | $535 | 12.4% |
Jan 10/25 | BB | $3.9 | $4.37 | 12.1% |
Jan 13/25 | DAVE | $86 | $81 | 6.1% |
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$58,340
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Mode saw 32,481% revenue growth, ranking them the #1 software company on Deloitte’s 2023 fastest-growing companies list.
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*Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.
*The Deloitte rankings are based on submitted applications and public company database research, with winners selected based on their fiscal-year revenue growth percentage over a three-year period.
*Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com.
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