3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Stratasys, Ltd. (SSYS): An Unlikely 3D Printing Stock Might Now Be The Favorite

Final Thoughts

Ever since ExOne became a public company, it has been the preferred investment choice. Since that time (February 8, 2013), Stratasys has returned a gain of 4.5% and 3D Systems has produced gains of 9%. Meanwhile, ExOne has doubled!

In my opinion, ExOne is an interesting play. Yes, the company is very expensive and is not profitable – but it does have a business that no other company in the space offers – the company also has a very large pipeline of products in development. To me, I find it highly promising that just five machines sold could create sales growth of almost 200%, and I believe that so long as the company is growing rapidly, it will remain attractive and will stay in the conversation as an acquisition target.

Brian Nichols has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Stratasys, and The ExOne Company. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys and has the following options: Short Jan 2014 $36 Calls on 3D Systems and Short Jan 2014 $20 Puts on 3D Systems.

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