GoDaddy Inc.

GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) offers cloud-based solutions and personalized customer support to small businesses, web design professionals, and individuals. It provides website creation, hosting, and security tools to protect the customers' online presence and services such as connecting to customers and managing the business.

Key Highlights

• The company reported YoY growth of 16.64% in revenues to USD 1.02 billion in Q4FY21 (ended December 31, 2021) compared to USD 873.9 million in Q4FY20.
• GDDY's net income increased to USD 87.4 million during Q4FY21 vs. USD 70.8 million in Q4FY20.
• As of December 31, 2021, the company had cash and cash equivalents of USD 1.26 billion and total debt of USD 3.88 billion.
• GDDY's Q4FY21 cash cycle of -14 days is significantly lower than the industry median of 31 days.
• Net Margin of 8.6% whereas Peer’s Median stood at 7.8%.
• Its Current ratio as of Q4FY21 was 0.78x, whereas the peer median stood at 1.59x.
• On February 14, 2022, GDDY stated that it had entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (ASR Agreements) worth USD 750 million with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC repurchasing its Class A common stock. The ASRs are expected to be settled in Q2FY22. 
• Stock is currently trading above its crucial short-term (50-day) and long-term (200-day) SMA support levels, a bullish indicator.
• The stock is currently trading close to the mid band of its 52-week range of USD 65.70 to USD 90.43.
• GDDY's stock price increased 24.00% and 11.74% in the past three and six months, respectively.

Technical Price Chart (as of February 25, 2022, at 10:46 AM ET). Source: REFINITIV, Analysis by Kalkine Group

Conclusion: Considering the top and bottom line growth, industry above net margin, technical indicators, and associated risks, we recommend a "Watch" rating on the stock at the closing price of USD 82.82, down 0.12%, as of February 25, 2022, at 10:46 AM ET.

*The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

PlayAGS, Inc.

PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS) is engaged in designing and producing goods and services for the gaming industry. The company's primary focus is on delivering electronic gaming machines (EGMs) to the Native American gaming sector, including slot machines, video bingo machines, and other electronic gaming devices. EGMs, Table Products, and Interactive are the three categories it operates.

Key Highlights

• The company reported YoY growth of 36.51% in revenues to USD 67.28 million in Q3FY21 (ended September 30, 2021) compared to USD 49.28 million in Q3FY20.
• AGS's net loss reduced to USD 1.83 million during Q3FY21 vs. USD 11.08 million in Q3FY20.
• As of September 30, 2021, the company had cash and cash equivalents of USD 87.84 million and total debt of USD 606.75 million.
• Its ROE was -3.9% in Q3FY21 vs. the industry median of 0.3%.
• Negative Net Margin of 2.7% whereas Peer’s Median stood at 5.9%.
• On February 15, 2022, AGS announced that it had completed the refinancing of its total debt outstanding through the issuance of I a senior secured first-lien term loan with an aggregate principal amount of USD 575.0 million due 2029, the proceeds of which, along with cash on hand, were used to repay all amounts outstanding under the Company's existing term loan facilities and to pay related fees and expenses, and (ii) a USD 40.0 million senior secured first-lien revolving loan with an aggregate principal amount
• Stock is currently trading between its crucial short-term (50-day) and long-term (200-day) SMA support levels.
• The stock is leaning towards the lower end of its 52-week range of USD 5.97 to USD 11.32.
• AGS's stock price increased 10.97% and decreased 7.61% in the past three and six months, respectively.

Technical Price Chart (as of February 25, 2022, at 09:45 AM ET). Source: REFINITIV, Analysis by Kalkine Group

Conclusion: Considering the topline growth, decline in net losses, technical indicators, and associated risks, we recommend a "Watch" rating on the stock at the current price of USD 7.89, up 0.90%, as of February 25, 2022, at 09:45 AM ET.

*The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.