The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Teledyne, Autodesk, UiPath, Qualcomm and Samsara

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – January 16, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Teledyne Technologies Inc. TDY, Autodesk Inc. ADSK, UiPath Inc. PATH, Qualcomm Inc. QCOM and Samsara Inc. IOT.Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:Buy 5 Robotics Stocks with Solid Price UpsideRobotics companies are at the forefront of innovation, driving efficiency and productivity across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare and logistics. The global robotics market is poised for significant growth, fueled by technological breakthroughs, rising demand for automation and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.This potential for high growth promises substantial returns to investors. Also, robotics can address labor shortages and enhance precision in tasks, thereby reducing operational costs and improving quality. This space includes companies that integrate hardware, software and AI to build intelligent machines capable of performing complex tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously.At this stage, we recommend five robotics stocks for investment. These stocks have strong upside potential in the short-term with a favorable Zacks Rank. These are: Teledyne Technologies Inc., Autodesk Inc., UiPath Inc., Qualcomm Inc. and Samsara Inc.Pros and Cons of Robotics ApplicationDespite the space’s rapid growth and transformative potential, the investment landscape is not without risks. Robotics technology is still evolving, and companies in this space often face high research and development costs with no guaranteed success. Regulatory challenges, market volatility, concerns about job displacement and data privacy, along with the societal impact of automation further add to the uncertainty.Buy 5 Robotics Stocks with Solid Upside PotentialThese robotics stocks have strong earnings and revenue growth potential for 2025. Moreover, they have seen positive earnings estimate revisions for 2025 in the last 60 days. Each of our picks currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Teledyne TechnologiesZacks Rank #2 Teledyne Technologies’ growth prospects remain solid, backed by the encouraging U.S. defense spending provisions and solid projections for commercial air travel. TDY holds a strong solvency position, at least in the near term.Increasing global geopolitical instability, particularly with intensifying hostilities in the Middle East and long-running unrest concerning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, boosts order flows for TDY. The company also gains substantially from strategic acquisitions like Adimec.Impressive Price Upside Potential for TDY StockTeledyne Technologies has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 4.6% and 11.1%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 0.01% over the last 60 days.The average short-term price target of brokerage firms represents an increase of 17.6% from the last closing price of $465.93. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $500 to $585. This indicates a maximum upside of 25.6% and no downside.AutodeskZacks Rank #2 Autodesk is benefiting new business growth, steady subscription renewal rates and strong competitive performance. Higher demand for ADSK’s cloud-based products, mobile solutions and design suites are driving the company’s revenues.The rapid adoption of BIM 360 products and the success of the maintenance of the subscription program bode well for the growth of the company. ADSK’s top-line growth is expected to remain strong, thanks to solid demand for its AEC, AutoCAD and manufacturing product families.Attractive Price Upside Potential for ADSK SharesAutodesk has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 12.9% and 11.2%, respectively, for next year (ending January 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next-year earnings has improved 1.4% over the last 60 days.The average short-term price target of brokerage firms represents an increase of 17.4% from the last closing price of $286.87. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $275 to $380. This indicates a maximum upside of 32.4% and a downside of 4.2%.UiPathZacks Rank #1 UiPath provides an end-to-end automation platform that offers a range of robotic process automation solutions primarily in the United States, Romania, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and internationally. PATH offers a suite of interrelated software to build, manage, run, engage, measure, and govern automation within the organization.The PATH platform's embedded AI, ML (machine learning), and NLP (Natural Language Processing) capabilities improve decisioning and information processing. PATH introduced new generative AI features, including specialized LLMs (Large Language Model) such as DocPATH and CommPATH, and Context Grounding, to enhance automated AI models for specific business needs.Excellent Price Upside Potential for PATH StockUiPath has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 11% and 3.5%, respectively, for the current year (ending January 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 6.7% over the last 60 days.The average short-term price target of brokerage firms represents an increase of 20.3% from the last closing price of $13.28. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $12 to $19. This indicates a maximum upside of 43.1% and a downside of 9.6%.QualcommZacks Rank #2 Qualcomm is increasingly focusing on the seamless transition from a wireless communications firm for the mobile industry to a connected processor firm for the intelligent edge. With the accelerated rollout of 5G technology, QCOM is benefiting from investments toward building a licensing program in mobile.QCOM formed a strategic collaboration with Google to develop Generative AI digital cockpit solutions. QCOM also recently introduced powerful automotive platforms to bolster the in-vehicle digital experience and facilitate automated driving.Qualcomm’s Cloud AI 100 chip can carry out 227 server queries and manage a net of 3.8 queries per watt. In 2024, QCOM unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile chip supporting 30 generative models including image generation and voice assistants. QCOM also launched AI-capable Snapdragon X Plus laptop processor, which has faster CPU speed using less power.Huge Price Upside Potential for QCOM SharesQUALCOMM has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 8.3% and 9%, respectively, for the current year (ending September 2025). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 1.5% in the last 60 days.The average short-term price target of brokerage firms represents an increase of 30.3% from the last closing price of $159.53. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $160 to $270. This indicates a maximum upside of 69.5% and no downside.SamsaraZacks Rank #2 Samsara provides solutions that connects physical operations data to its connected operations cloud in the United States and internationally. IOT is developing and building sensor systems that utilizes wireless sensors with remote networking and cloud-based analytics.IOT’s Connected Operations Cloud includes Data Platform, which ingests, aggregates, and enriches data from its IoT devices and has embedded capabilities for AI, workflows and analytics, alerts, API connections, and data security and privacy.Robust Price Upside Potential for IOT StockSamsara has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 23.8% and 25%, respectively, for next year (ending January 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next-year earnings has improved 7.7% in the last 60 days.The average short-term price target of brokerage firms represents an increase of 23% from the last closing price of $44.04. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $44 to $64. 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NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK): Free Stock Analysis Report Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY): Free Stock Analysis Report UiPath, Inc. (PATH): Free Stock Analysis Report Samsara Inc. (IOT): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks