Alarm.com, Cloudflare Stocks were "Strong Performers" in 2020; Brinks, Napco Not So Much
By Michael GorisAlthough 2020 was a challenging year, it didn't stop some companies from achieving some market success. But not everyone was so lucky, as others endured disappointing declines. Today, we're taking a quick look at some notable stock performances, as outlined in a recent SSI article.
We already mentioned the 2020 success of Alarm.com (Nasdaq - ALRM) in an earlier post, but they have once again been highlighted as a "Strong Performer" for the year by SSI. Best known for their interactive monitoring and automation platform, Alarm.com saw their stock price rise 8% through the year, along with a revenue increase of 25.3% from $473.3 million to $592.9 million during the last 12-month (LTM) period that ended September 30. Great job!
In the cybersecurity sector, Cloudflare (NYSE - NET) was another "Strong Performer" according to SSI. The web security company that facilitates the online services of countless companies, including many Alarm Grid partners and vendors, enjoyed a stock price increase of 4% over the year. Also, their revenue was up by 50.5%, from $258.6 million, to $389.1 million over the LTM period that ended September 30. It sure was a nice year for Cloudflare!
But not everyone experienced growth last year. Security company Brinks (NYSE - BCO) was listed as one of the "Weak Performers" by SSI for 2020. Their stock price fell 6%, and they watched their revenue decline 1.4% from $3.7 billion to $3.6 billion over the LTM period that ended September 30. Another "Weak Performer" according to SSI was manufacturer Napco. Their stock price dropped 8%, and their revenue fell 4.4% from $2.8 billion to $2.7 billion over the LTM period that ended September 30. Hopefully, 2021 will provide an opportunity for new growth for anyone who suffered losses in 2020.
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