Spot the Stock is a weekly series focusing on the key characteristics and financial performance of a selected stock. For the 2024 series, the selection has fallen into the highest-capitalization stock within each sector.
Amazon, a $1.75T global leader, operates in e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), and media. It provides retail, advertising, and subscription services, while manufacturing electronics like Kindle and Echo. With a 24.34% sector index weight and a 7.35% net profit margin, Amazon drives innovation across North America, international markets, and tech platforms.
Apple, a $3.29T tech giant with a 19.24% sector index weight, revolutionized consumer technology with products like the iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch. Boasting a 23.97% net profit margin, it remains a global leader in innovation, offering hardware, software, and services that shape modern lifestyles.
Berkshire Hathaway, a $610B holding giant with a 5.65% index weight, spans insurance, energy, and transportation. Renowned for its value-investing strategy under Warren Buffett, it fully owns GEICO and BNSF Railway and holds major stakes in Apple and Coca-Cola. With a 20.14% net profit margin, it exemplifies American business success.
Eli Lilly, a $716B pharmaceutical leader with an 8.74% sector index weight, specializes in diabetes, obesity, cancer, and neurological treatments. With a 23.89% net profit margin and cutting-edge RNA/DNA research at its Boston center, it drives global healthcare innovation since 1876.
Exxon Mobil, a $529B energy leader with an 18.63% sector index weight, excels in oil, gas, and petrochemicals through Upstream, Energy, and Chemical Products segments. Operating globally under brands like Exxon and Mobil, it boasts a 9.9% net profit margin and leads in fuel and petrochemical innovation since 1870.
GE Aerospace, a $191B leader in aircraft engines and systems, holds a 2.52% index weight. With a 6.84% net profit margin, it provides innovative solutions and aftermarket services globally, spanning commercial and defense sectors.
Linde plc, a global leader in industrial gases, offers atmospheric/process gases and turnkey plant solutions for healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. With a $230B market cap and 9.07% energy sector index weight, it achieves a 19.49% net profit margin, reflecting strong sector positioning.
Meta, a $1.24T tech giant with a 23.25% sector index weight, leads in social media with platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Renowned for AI innovation and metaverse investments, it boasts a 35.55% net profit margin, deriving 97.8% of revenue from advertising. It ranks among the largest R&D spenders globally.
NextEra Energy, a $163B leader with an 8.89% sector index weight, excels in utilities and renewables through FPL and NEER segments. Boasting a 26.49% net profit margin, it plans to double renewable capacity by 2025, backed by a $20B green hydrogen investment and Florida’s robust growth.
P&G (Procter & Gamble), a $409B consumer goods giant, leads with iconic brands like Tide, Pampers, and Gillette across 180 countries. With a 9.01% index weight and 18.22% net profit margin, it operates in beauty, health, and home care segments, leveraging diverse distribution channels including e-commerce.
Prologis, a $105B industrial REIT with a 6.76% sector index weight, operates 5,495 logistics facilities across 19 countries. With a 37.43% net profit margin, it leads global supply chains, serving tenants like Amazon and FedEx while innovating with solar power and EV charging solutions. Recent acquisitions strengthen its dominance.
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