We recently published a list of Jim Cramer’s Latest Portfolio: Top 9 Stocks to Buy and Sell. Since Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) ranks 5th on the list, it deserves a deeper look.
Jim Cramer is exuberant about the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate cut.
“Believe me, there are few things more friendly than a 50 basis point rate cut,” Cramer said in a recent program.
The CNBC host said that he has reminded his viewers repeatedly that when the Fed is your “enemy” you should stick to recession-proof stocks that can produce consistent earnings despite market slowdowns.
“Once the Fed is done tightening and we start seeing signs of impending rate cuts you need to load up on the cyclicals, the companies that see massive earnings growth when the economy accelerates,” Cramer reminded his viewers about his advice on how to play the interest-rate game.
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Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT)
Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 39
Jim Cramer was recently asked about First Solar. He instead pitched Nextracker Inc. (NXT).
“I know it’s been a big disappointment for Club members but you got to stick with Shugar (company CEO).”
Earlier this year, Jim Cramer had said the following about NXT:
“Their technology lets you increase your yield from solar panels. The stock is down. It’s a great opportunity.”
Wall Street is also growing bullish on Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT). Earlier this year, Mizuho gave a $59 price target on the stock, saying Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) is positioned to benefit from the demand growth of solar power driven by data centers and AI.
Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) stands to benefit from the secular tailwinds in the industry. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, solar is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26% over the next five years.
Overall, Nextracker Inc. (NXT) ranks 5th on Insider Monkey’s list titled Jim Cramer’s Latest Portfolio: Top 9 Stocks to Buy and Sell. While we acknowledge the potential of Nextracker Inc. (NXT), our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NXT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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