Lowering Moat Ratings for IT Services Firms Due to AI’s Disruption of Knowledge-Based Work
Our update on select stocks from the Information Technology Services industry.
Economic Moats
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Trade Desk: Downgrading Moat to None on Increasing Competitive Intensity Despite OpenAI Report
We think The Trade Desk stock is fairly valued.
Moat, Valuation, and Uncertainty Changes as We Reassess Our Cybersecurity Coverage With AI In Mind
Our update on select stocks from the Software - Infrastructure industry.
Downgrading Ratings for Six Wide-Moat Software Companies on AI Concerns
We think it is hard to recommend any software stock in this environment due to the extreme uncertainty.
Oracle: Despite Some AI Benefits, Lowering Moat Rating On Disruption Threat
We’ve also reduced our fair value estimate of Oracle stock.
Sabre: Moat Downgrade to None From Narrow on Balance Sheet Constraints
We’ve also lowered our fair value estimate of Sabre stock.
Downgrading Wolters Kluwer and Thomson Reuters Moats to Narrow on AI Disruption Potential
We still view Thomson, RELX, and Wolters stock as undervalued, reflecting heavy pessimism about the sector.
Workday: With Potential for AI Disruption, We Downgrade Moat Rating and Fair Value Estimate
We think Workday stock is fairly valued.
Intuit: We Lower Moat Rating, Cut Fair Value Estimate on Reduced Certainty Around AI
We think Intuit stock is fairly valued.
FactSet: As Uncertainty Increases, We Are Decreasing Our FVE and Downgrading Our Moat Rating to None
The downgrade reflects a dynamic and uncertain future as generative AI continues to be adopted and use cases evolve.
Smart Investor: Undervalued Earnings Crushers, AI’s Threat to Moats, and ChatGPT Put to the Test
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
Why This Fund Manager Says AI Threatens to Destroy Company Moats
Only one of the five classic moat pillars has predictive power today, says Westwood’s Adrian Helfert.
3 More Stocks to Invest In Before They’re No Longer Bargains
These stocks are outperforming the market in 2026, yet still look undervalued.
4 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Before the Big Game
These wide-moat stocks look like good long-term investments today.
5 Stocks to Buy to Upgrade Your Portfolio for 2026
Plus, whether stocks look overvalued as the year winds down.
3 Surprising Stocks to Buy During Q4 2025
These deeply undervalued stocks without economic moats look attractive today.
The Best Companies to Own: 2025 Edition
These companies stand out from the competition and can be good choices for long-term investing.
10 Cheap Wide-Moat Stocks for 2025
Undervalued high-quality names from the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index are attractive stocks to buy for long-term investors.
3 New Wide-Moat Stocks to Consider
We upgraded our economic moat ratings on these stocks. Is it time to buy?
Not All Dividend Stocks Are Safe. Here’s How to Avoid Dividend Traps
Three ways to determine whether a company is likely to cut its dividend.
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