The tone of the conference call was quite cautious. Coupled with a revised outlook on sales and marketing expenditures, it suggests that a re-acceleration of revenue growth will only come at the cost of earnings.
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The company must now prove that online advertising is cost effective and integral to the marketing mix of traditional advertisers. There is an expectation that after six to nine months of calling on traditional advertisers, dollars will come pouring in. Our research suggests that turning 'toe-dipping' budgets into real dollars may take over two years.Holly Becker
Even after the recent decline, the stock appears rich at 36 times 2001 revenue and 150 times earnings. We remain cautious on Yahoo shares in front of several potentially low single-digit growth quarters.
Holly Becker
While only 10 percent are considered 'financially troubled,' virtually every Internet company we have come across is tightening its belt. Clearly, the company has a lot of work in front of it.
Holly Becker
We continue to believe Amazon's valuation remains ahead of the size of its opportunity.
Holly Becker
We are hopeful that the company will lay out more conservative guidance for 2002 as a means to rebuild credibility with investors.
Holly Becker
We believe Yahoo will remain volatile until it can prove that its online ad model can evolve in this new, more difficult environment.
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