LVMH ADD Here<----- $155 IRA Stk************
As the largest luxury goods company in the world, LVMH is a promising investment for three simple reasons. First, it's resistant to inflation because it can easily pass on its higher costs to its high-end customers.
Second, its portfolio is broadly diversified across 75 different houses in six distinct sectors. Its fashion and leather goods portfolio -- which includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Loewe, Marc Jacobs, and other high-end brands -- usually does most of the heavy lifting, but it also sells luxury watches, jewelry (including Tiffany & Co.), fragrances, wines, and spirits. It also owns Sephora, DFS, and other high-end brick-and-mortar retailers.
That diversification shields LVMH from any industry-specific downturns. As long as well-heeled customers are willing to spend thousands of dollars on luxury goods and status symbols, it will generate consistent growth.
Lastly, its stock is reasonably valued relative to its growth. LVMH's revenue fell 17% in 2020 as the pandemic disrupted its retail sales, but it jumped 44% in 2021 as businesses reopened. Analysts expect that momentum to continue this year, forecasting revenue and EPS growth of 13% and 10%, respectively.
Based on those estimates, LVMH trades at about 26 times forward earnings. Its rival Hermes, which is growing at a similar rate but relies less on acquisitions, trades at nearly 50 times forward earnings. LVMH also pays a dividend yield of about 1% while Hermes pays a much lower forward yield of 0.4%. Investors would do well to consider the shares.
Thoughts on the LUXE ETF and OODO(Leisure) after Van mentioned the index. I feel like a lazy POS, just woke up! Too much LVMH bubbly!