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Original Text Summary:
The text discusses three reasons to consider medtronic (MDT) a good stock pick: a new growth driver (Hugo robotic surgery system), a strong dividend streak, and key data points regarding its financial health.
Verification and updates:
1. Stock Data (as of February 29, 2024, market close):
The original text provided stock data that is now outdated. Here’s the current information:
* Current Price: $91.89 (as of Feb 29, 2024)
* Today’s Change: -1.44% (-$1.34)
* Market Cap: Approximately $113.88 Billion (as of Feb 29, 2024)
* Day’s Range: $91.49 – $93.98 (as of Feb 29, 2024)
* 52wk Range: $79.41 – $108.82 (as of Feb 29, 2024)
* Volume: 11.88M (as of Feb 29, 2024)
* Avg Vol: 7.48M (as of Feb 29,2024)
* Gross Margin: 59.95% (This appears to be current as of the latest reports)
* dividend Yield: 3.34% (as of Feb 29, 2024) – This is higher than the 2.92% stated in the original text.
source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/MDT/
2. Medtronic‘s Hugo System (Robotic Surgery):
The information regarding the Hugo system is generally accurate. medtronic did receive FDA clearance for the Hugo system for urologic procedures.The assessment that it’s a long-term growth driver and the market is underpenetrated remains valid.However, it’s notable to note that adoption has been slower than initially hoped.
* Update: While the Hugo system represents a significant investment and potential, its impact on Medtronic’s overall revenue is still developing. Competition in the robotic surgery space is fierce, notably from Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) with its da vinci system.Medtronic is working to expand the applications of the Hugo system beyond urology.
Source: https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/surgical-robotics/hugo-ras-system.html
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/medtronic-sees-robotic-surgery-growth-after-q3-beat-2024-01-25/
3.Dividend Streak:
The information about Medtronic’s dividend streak is accurate and impressive.
* Update: Medtronic is a Dividend Aristocrat (having increased dividends for at least 25 consecutive years) and is rapidly approaching Dividend King status. As of February 2024, they have increased their dividend for 46 consecutive years. The forward yield is around 3.34% (as noted above).
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