Tuya Rises 19% in 3 Months: How Should Investors Play the Stock?

Tuya TUYA shares have risen 19.2% in the past three months, significantly outpacing the Zacks Computer and Technology and the Zacks Internet - Software industry’s return of 6.8% and 8.1%, respectively. The stock has also outperformed the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK ETF’s three-month return of 5.5%.This outperformance highlights Tuya's strong financial standing, growing SaaS ecosystem and steady revenue growth. The company is benefiting from its strategic focus on enterprise partnerships, technological innovation and geographic diversification. In addition to using and innovating new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), TUYA is confident in its business prospects due to the successful execution of its customer and product strategies.In the third quarter of 2024, Tuya reported a 33.6% year-over-year increase in total revenues, reaching $81.6 million. Its ability to adjust and grow in the face of economic challenges is demonstrated by the quarterly improvement. A solid basis for long-term growth is provided by Tuya's varied revenue streams from IoT PaaS, SaaS and smart device distribution.With strong demand in North America and Europe, the company's Internet of Things (IoT) PaaS division, which accounts for its biggest source of income, also expanded dramatically. By increasing its geographic reach, Tuya has started to reduce some of the risks that come with its significant reliance on the Chinese market.Tuya Inc. Sponsored ADR Price and Consensus Tuya Inc. Sponsored ADR price-consensus-chart | Tuya Inc. Sponsored ADR QuoteStrategic Agreements Aid Tuya’s ProspectsTUYA grew its developer community to 1.26 million registered developers in the third quarter and signed final agreements worldwide, especially in emerging markets and Europe.Tuya's expansion is being propelled by an ongoing stream of contracts. In the third quarter, it signed two new contracts with major telecom providers in Vietnam and Thailand. Additionally, it continues to receive repeat orders for smart devices from clients who have already implemented its solutions. The $1.3 million contract from Singapore's Housing & Development Board during the third quarter further demonstrates its expanding involvement in major enterprise projects.In addition to enhancing reputation, these agreements pave the way for Tuya's future growth in the rapidly expanding IoT sector. These agreements show TUYA's capacity to land lucrative deals and tap into rising digital transformation initiatives globally.Long-Term Partnerships Bolster TUYA’s ProspectsIt is anticipated that TUYA will gain from its significant partnership agreements. One noteworthy development is the collaboration with V2 Indonesia, Indonesia's leading solution provider, in June 2024 to jointly promote the deep integration of cutting-edge technologies.An important step was taken in July 2024 when TUYA partnered with AiTAN, Thailand's leading supplier of smart solutions. The partnership was an impressive step in their shared goal of developing innovative smart solutions to improve the smart living experience for home and business owners in Thailand and Southeast Asia.A wise move was the most recent collaboration with Cerence to provide multilingual text-to-speech for its cloud developer platform, which is designed especially for two-wheel vehicles like motorcycles, e-bikes and more.Tuya's Advantage in the IoT SpaceBy utilizing its scalable and AI-driven IoT development platform designed for a wide range of businesses, Tuya distinguishes itself from competitors, such as Microsoft's MSFT Azure IoT and Amazon's AMZN AWS IoT Core platforms. With affordable solutions that are available to small and medium-sized businesses, Tuya democratizes IoT adoption in a vastly unexplored market, whereas competitors primarily serve large enterprises.End-to-end device connectivity and simplified deployment are made possible by Tuya's integrated ecosystem, which spans IoT PaaS, SaaS and smart device distribution, in contrast to Azure IoT and AWS IoT Core. Because of its modular design, companies can alter their IoT infrastructure without needing technical know-how.Additionally, Tuya's Industry SaaS solutions set it apart by catering to specialized industries like security, energy management and hospitality. TUYA's focused approach enables it to enter markets that its bigger competitors are underserving.Conclusion: What Should Investors Do?Tuya's technological innovations and increasing efforts to set itself apart in the market through important agreements demonstrate its tenacity and long-term growth potential. However, Tuya stock is not cheap at the moment, as suggested by the Zacks Value Style Score of D. TUYA carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), implying that new investors should not accumulate the stock now and existing investors should keep holding the stock. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Zacks Naming Top 10 Stocks for 2025Want to be tipped off early to our 10 top picks for the entirety of 2025?History suggests their performance could be sensational.From 2012 (when our Director of Research Sheraz Mian assumed responsibility for the portfolio) through November, 2024, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,112.6%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +475.6%. Now Sheraz is combing through 4,400 companies to handpick the best 10 tickers to buy and hold in 2025. Don’t miss your chance to get in on these stocks when they’re released on January 2.Be First to New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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