- As a 2023 bullish draws to a close, investors are already setting their sights on stocks to buy for 2024.
- The market gives these 3 stocks more than +32% growth potential in the coming year
- Let's take a look at these three stocks in detail.
As 2023 draws to a close, investors are shifting their focus to the upcoming fiscal year.
In today's analysis, we'll explore three stocks that have captured the market's attention and are poised for substantial growth of over 32% in the next fiscal year.
Additionally, we'll delve into the underlying factors driving their respective potentials, leveraging data from the InvestingPro professional tool.
1. First Solar
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) offers solar photovoltaic energy solutions in the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. 
The company designs manufactures and sells solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity.
It was formerly known as First Solar Holdings and changed its name to First Solar in 2006.
First Solar reports its quarterly results on February 22. Its earnings per share (EPS) are expected to increase by +60.34% and actual revenues by +22%.
Looking ahead to 2024, EPS forecasts are for an increase of +63.7% and revenue of +31.4%.
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First Solar has become a prominent player in its sector and has attracted the attention of Wall Street for its strategic positioning and financial performance.
In addition to the promising earnings forecasts for 2024, the stock has several favorable factors in its corner.
These include a robust order backlog extending until 2026, a solid balance sheet, and an anticipated growth in gross margins from 18% in 2023 to 25% in 2025.
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In addition, its focus on utilities rather than residential solar sets it apart from its competitors, insulating it from industry challenges such as weak residential demand and interest rate volatility.
The utility-scale solar demand is ever-increasing increasing in the U.S. market as the shift to carbon-neutral energy sources takes hold.
The company's stock is up +10.60% for the year. The conservative side of the market sees a 12-month potential of +36% at $229.63. In contrast, the more aggressive side believes the potential is +50-55%.
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2. Schlumberger
Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) is engaged in the supply of technology for the energy industry worldwide. Schlumberger was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Its dividend yield is +1.92%.
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It will report its numbers for the quarter on January 19 and its revenue could rise by almost +4%.
The company's earnings per share are expected to increase by +36% in 20234 and +22.4% in 2024. Regarding revenues, an increase of +17.9% this year and +13.1% for the following fiscal year.
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Its shares are down 2% for the year. It presents 31 ratings, of which 28 are buy, 3 are hold and none are sell.
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The market gives it a 12-month forward potential of +32%.
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3. Bio Rad Laboratories
Bio-Rad Laboratories (NYSE:BIO) manufactures and distributes clinical diagnostic products and laboratory devices and instruments that are used in research techniques in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America.
It was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Hercules, California.
On February 8 it presents its accounts for the quarter. For 2024, it forecasts an increase in earnings per share and revenue of +2.6% and +2.8%, respectively.
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The company's margin expansion opportunity is a positive. The spread between lagging operating margins and margins on volume growth is high, a fact that should position the company for a fairly strong expansion.
The market sees a 12-month +42.5% potential at $436.33. For their part, InvestingPro models raise it to +52% (the $467.08).
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