3 Beaten-Down Stocks That Could Take Off in the New Bull Market

Three beaten-down stocks could stage a comeback in the new and coming bull market.

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The Bank of Canada marked its first rate cut on June 5, 2024; as of this writing, eight of 11 primary sectors are in positive territory. Some market observers say a rate cut isn’t the only catalyst for a bull run, although many believe otherwise. Still, TSX investors are preparing for it.

Magna International (TSX:MG), Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD), and Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX:PBL) are beaten-down stocks that could take off in the new bull market. The three stocks could launch a comeback and take off in the new bull market because of the rate-cutting cycle.

Focus on growth and margin expansion

Magna International has been on a downtrend since the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The $16.75 billion company is one of the world’s largest auto parts manufacturers and suppliers. The stock is losing 24.1% year to date ($58.32 per share), but the 4.45% dividend yield compensates for the underperformance.

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Its chief executive officer (CEO), Swamy Kotagiri, is confident about 2024 despite the challenges impacting growth and earnings. The company’s net income in 2023 climbed 51.2% to US$1.21 billion compared to 2022. In Q1 2024, sales increased 2.7% year over year to US$10.9 billion, while net income dropped 2,222.2% to US$9 million versus Q1 2023.

Magna’s ongoing concern is adapting to a rapidly changing automotive industry. According to Kotagiri, the company’s go-forward strategy focuses on growth and margin expansion. He believes that Magna will generate sustainable value in the long run as the industry transforms. The stock has always paid a quarterly cash dividend since 2010.

Built to scale

Lightspeed Commerce trades at a deep discount or less than $20. At $18.80 per share, current investors are down 32.42% year to date. This $2.88 billion company is a point-of-sale and e-commerce software provider. The tech stock plunged three years ago because of a short-seller attack.

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Today, Lightspeed is picking up the pieces. In fiscal 2024 (12 months ended March 31, 2024), net loss dwindled 552.6% to US$163.9 million compared to fiscal 2023. Notably, revenue climbed 19.7% year over year to US$909.3 million. Most revenue is recurring or reoccurring and should grow per customer over time.

Management said Lightspeed’s platform is built to scale with its customers, particularly sophisticated small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform allows these SMBs to leverage the technology they need to run and grow their businesses.

Profitable industry

Pollard Banknote’s overall return in 2023 was 40.7%, but the stock is underperforming thus far in 2024. At $28.31 per share, the year-to-date loss is 11.43%. The $765.9 million company offers lottery and charitable gaming products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and other international markets.

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In Q1 2024, sales increased by only 0.5% to $125.7 million compared to Q1 2023, while net income rose 30.4% year over year to $6.9 million. Pollard’s co-CEO, John Pollard, expects the repricing of the majority of its contracts to have a growing positive impact on the company’s financial results through year-end 2024 and into 2025.

Tailwind for stocks

A rate cut or two would be a tailwind for TSX stocks. However, Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank is monitoring wage growth. A strong job market could pause or stall rate cuts.

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