3 Internet of Things Stocks to Buy Now (STM, TXN, MRVL)

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One of the strongest corners of the market this year has been the semiconductors industry. Throughout the chip-making market, companies have successfully adapted to the changing needs of the consumer, including an increased demand for small, high-powered chips that enable “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices.

3 Internet of Things Stocks to Buy Now (STM, TXN, MRVL)For those that don’t know, the Internet of Things is the growing world of interconnected household and industrial devices. Everyday products and machines can now be embedded with sensor technology to process data or interact with other electronic devices.

For example, consumer-level IoT products include things like Amazon.com, Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Echo “smart speaker,” wearable motion and activity tracking products, and advanced in-car technology.

On the commercial side of the IoT market, industrial manufacturers have begun implementing sensors into machines to track performance and efficiency.

(Also Read: How to Invest in the “Internet of Things”)

As demand for the microchips that power these IoT devices continues to grow, semiconductor manufacturers with a focus on IoT products will continue to benefit. With that said, we’ve found three already-strong stocks that are looking to benefit even more from further IoT growth.

STMicroelectronics NV (ADR) (STM)

STMicroelectronics NV (ADR) (NYSE:STM) is a French-Italian semiconductors company that develops circuits and discrete devices for use in microelectronic devices. The company specifically tailors its tiny, low-power technology for use in a wide range of Internet of Things products. It is shaping up to be a year of aggressive earnings growth for this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company; our current consensus estimates call for its EPS to spike over 340% this quarter and 170% this fiscal year. STM stock is also sporting “A” grades for Growth and Momentum right now.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)

Although you might recognize the brand because of its calculators, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE:TXN) is actually one of the leading suppliers of advanced semiconductors in the world. The company’s IoT profile falls under its Embedded Processors division, which includes the Connectivity, Microcontrollers, and Processors categories. In its most recent earnings report, Texas Instruments saw growth of 10% in its Embedded Processors segment, and that’s not to mention that it once again surpassed our consensus estimates for earnings and revenue. Texas Instruments is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL)

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL)  is a leading designer, developer and supplier of mixed-signal and digital signal processing integrated circuits. The company’s “EZ-Connect” platform is used by a variety of global customers in the home automation, wearables, automotive, and industrial industries.

After Marvell surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by nearly 40% in its most recent quarter, estimate revisions began pouring in for the company’s current-quarter and full-year earnings. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for Marvell’s full-year earnings calls for EPS growth of more than 90%. This has helped the stock earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which pairs well with its “B” grade for Momentum and “A” grade for Growth.

The Bottom Line on Internet of Things Stocks: Cash in On Semiconductor Technology 

The Internet of Things is one of the most exciting emerging tech markets in the world. Home automation products are fun. In-car technology is cool.

And while these specific products are interesting, the real moneymakers in these situations are the companies that are building the tech that powers these products. The Internet of Things needs semiconductors to function, and as the IoT grows, so too will semiconductor companies.

The best way for investors to cash in on this growing trend is to identify semiconductor companies that are not only investing in the Internet of Things, but are also displaying solid fundamentals and impressive Zacks metrics.

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