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Clos OlssonFinning IntFTT.TOTOP PICKSep 13, 2002

Strong growth rate.
$25.22

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$102.38

As of Jun 05, 2026. Market Open.

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Industrials aren't too topical right now. Stock's been in a range for a couple of years, which is usually a positive sign. He'd be comfortable buying in the range, or if it spent more time above $36. Like tipping a Coke machine, sometimes it needs a couple of heaves to get it up through the price level.

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate FTT, the world's largest Caterpillar heavy equipment distributor, as a TOP PICK.  International infrastructure development is required and the company supplies the big toys to get it done.  It trades at 10x earnings, 2.2x book and supports a 22% ROE.  We like that cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired and shares bought back.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $29) to $34, looking to achieve $48 -- 25% potential upside.  Yield 2.4%

(Analysts’ price target is $48.11)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

FTT is the world's largest Caterpillar heavy equipment distributor.  Recently reported earnings showed new equipment sales were up over 50%, with increases in all global regions.  It has a $2.3 billion order backlog, trades at 9x earnings, 2x book and supports a 22% ROE.  We like that cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired and shares bought back.  We recommend placing a stop-loss at $29, looking to achieve $48 -- 37% potential upside.  Yield 2.6%

(Analysts’ price target is $48.56)
PARTIAL SELL

50% of revenues are in western Canada, plus Chile and the UK. Higher commodity prices offer this some momentum and pushed FTT to new highs this year. But this is a cyclical name, so careful. Yesterday, CAT shares fell on shrinking demand, so that's a canary in the coalmine for FTT. Profits are decent and so is the PE. Take profits,

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 27/22, Up 21%)

Still likes it. They executed very well. Still cheap and have pricing power. Trades at 11x vs. Caterpillar's 14%. Problem is growth is limited. Buy around $36.

BUY

Very strong business.
Recipient of high spending of Federal governments on infrastructure.
Raw material mining for EV transition will support business.
Excellent share price for long term investor.

BUY

A play on where the next bull market's going to be, and that's going to be cyclicals. A cheaper valuation amongst the group.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 13/22, Up 5%)

Beat last quarter guidance.
Great backlog of projects.
Current share price cheap.
Does not think industrial activity will slow too much.
Great name to get exposure to large section of the economy.
China re-opening a tailwind. 

HOLD
Mining sector should have a better decade in the 2020s than the 2010s. A great Canadian company, again with benefit of the dividend tax credit.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 13/22, Up 0.4%) It's had a string of beats. Still cheap at 11.2x PE. He bought it to play mining. Good growth is doubtful in coming years because of an economic slowdown. A good company. Hold on with you own it. Buy it on weakness or sell calls. You'll be fine for the next 2-3 years.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 13/22, Down 23%) Macro deteriorated unexpectedly. Still a great play on the copper and green revolutions without being on the production side. Demand will be high once we get through this cycle. Really cheap. Don't buy more today, but hold and add on weakness. Nice dividend.
TOP PICK
Cheaper than competitor (Caterpillar). Company at intersection of energy mining, green energy & commodity demand. Strong financials and dividends. Cheap valuation at the moment, presenting a good buying opportunity.
TOP PICK
Reopening and global growth play. Significant earnings runway. Peak margins are a ways out. Trades at 12x, 13% EPS growth rate, so PEG really works. Cheaper than CAT. Good at this part of the cycle. Yield is 2.74%. (Analysts’ price target is $42.89)
BUY

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Gives good exposure to the industrial sector. The assumption would be based on higher inflation and higher commodity prices driving up the company’s sales. They have also managed past cycles well. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

TOP PICK
Owns Caterpillar dealerships that sell into forestry, agriculture and mining. 55% of revenue comes from Canada, rest from South America and UK. CAT beat on earnings and margins. Reports on Nov 8. Just broke out of a really nice base, which probably means another leg higher. Yield is 2.45%. (Analysts’ price target is $41.67)