10 Best Consumer Staples Penny Stocks to Buy Now

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6. Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GOTU)

Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GOTU) is one of the 10 best consumer staples penny stocks to buy now.

As of the close of play on April 17, the stock received a Buy rating from 4 of the 6 analysts covering it. With 1 Hold rating and 1 Sell rating, it carries a projected median 1-year target price of $3.69, leading to an impressive upside potential of almost 85% for investors.

During early March, Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GOTU) Chief Financial Officer Nan Shen laid out the company’s earnings forecast, projecting the first quarter revenues to fall between 1,578 and 1,598 RMB. This indicates an increase of 5.7% to 7% in yearly growth rates. According to Shen, the increase in revenue is due to seasonality issues and will continue in the second quarter at a double-digit rate.

Expanding the offline learning centers has its share of problems. Some issues that Shen noted include the ability to manage staff effectively, proper coordination among different departments, and employing excellent teachers who are critical. The team is reviewing and tweaking things to keep growth on track despite these hurdles.

Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GOTU) is a provider of educational content and digitalized learning goods and services. Its services include conventional learning services, non-academic learning, and consultation services for people who are planning to study abroad. It also offers course outlines, practice lessons, reading apps, AI-based writing assessment tools, and more.

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