Linda McDonough

Linda McDonough is a veteran hedge fund analyst who loves to break down company financial statements and identify market inefficiencies to uncover big opportunities.  She believes in a boots-on-the-ground approach that includes surveying customers, interviewing company executives, or doing whatever it takes to see what others don't.

She's now brought her experience as a hedge fund analyst to subscribers of her Profit Catalyst Alert service. Her system identifies small- and mid-cap stocks that are about to move due to catalytic events that few others can identify...until it's too late. These events often times result in massive gains for her followers.

Analyst Articles

Air Transport Services Group gave preliminary results for its fourth quarter, lowering adjusted earnings guidance by $7 million due to the work stoppage of union pilots. Despite the bad news, the stock rallied slightly, as investors had feared the hit to earnings would be higher. Air Transport will give guidance on… Read More

Many of the positions I take for Profit Catalyst Alert are informed by company conference calls, and one is taking place Friday I think you’ll be interested in–and which will show some of the triggers I look for so you can get a front seat into how I do what… Read More

It’s been a might fine cruise with boat maker Brunswick (NYSE: BC); its stock is up 45% since my recommendation one year ago. The boating market has remained firm allowing the company to grow earnings at a stable mid-teens rate. Its diversification into the fitness sector should help it weather… Read More

  ANI Pharma (NSDQ: ANIP) is one of the few drug makers that has escaped market fears of price controls. Although its stock has almost doubled in the past year, I expect it could rise another 65%. Target $100 Buy Up To: $68 With three quarters of its revenue derived… Read More

Acuity (NYSE: AYI) got hit hard last week due to an analyst downgrade. Roth Capital downgraded the stock to a sell based on President Trump’s threat of a 20% tariff  on imports from Mexico. The analyst noted that a large portion of Acuity’s parts would be affected. It is impossible… Read More

Trade: Buy to open the March 17, 2017 put on Winnebago (WGO) with a strike price of $29 at 75c or lower (Symbol:WGO170317P29) Event: Winnebago will not report earnings until late March but commentary from competitor Thor Industries and customer Camping World in early March should send the stock lower. Read More

Sell Camping World (NYSE: CWH) The stock is up 46% in the three months since my October recommendation.  Although the newly public company continues to execute in acquiring new retail RV distribution points, I think the stock is fully valued at this time. I’ll keep Camping World on my radar… Read More

PayPal (PYPL) reported a solid fourth quarter last night. Revenue grew 19% and earnings grew 17% to 42c. The stock traded down a bit after hours with the headline that guidance was weak. This feels like market noise as guidance is right on target with Wall Street projections. In fact,… Read More

Caterpillar, on which I recommended a put Dec. 29, reported a mixed quarter this morning.  The headline adjusted earnings were 85c versus an estimate of 67c. However, revenue dropped 13% and was $200 million less than expected. Guidance for 2017 was weak- $2.90 versus current estimates of $3.07 and sales… Read More