RNNEX
RNNEX
American Funds New Economy R2EIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $669.72M ▲ | $216.37M ▲ | $109.88M ▲ | 16.41% ▲ | $0.66 ▲ | $151.53M ▲ |
| Q3-2023 | $591.54M ▲ | $216.16M ▼ | $53.62M ▲ | 9.06% ▲ | $0.32 ▲ | $87.89M ▼ |
| Q2-2023 | $584.35M ▲ | $217.97M ▼ | $46.57M ▲ | 7.97% ▲ | $0.28 ▲ | $90.94M ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $553.74M ▼ | $218.3M ▼ | $22.32M ▼ | 4.03% ▼ | $0.13 ▼ | $48.52M ▼ |
| Q4-2022 | $660.04M | $236.66M | $70.79M | 10.72% | $0.42 | $137.27M |
What's going well?
Revenue is up sharply, and profits have more than doubled. Margins are improving, and the company is keeping costs in check while growing. No debt means profits aren't weighed down by interest.
What's concerning?
Growth this strong may be hard to repeat every quarter. If costs start to rise faster than sales, margins could come under pressure. No information on share count, so it's unclear if dilution is a risk.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $451.57M ▲ | $2.71B ▲ | $951.38M ▲ | $1.76B ▲ |
| Q3-2023 | $398.3M ▼ | $2.55B ▲ | $554.01M ▲ | $1.65B ▲ |
| Q2-2023 | $416.85M ▲ | $2.48B ▲ | $532.05M ▼ | $1.61B ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $374.7M ▲ | $2.47B ▼ | $540.45M ▼ | $1.57B ▼ |
| Q4-2022 | $347.36M | $2.53B | $933.78M | $1.6B |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has plenty of cash and investments, very little debt, and a long track record of profits. Equity is growing steadily, and there are no major hidden risks.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Receivables are rising quickly, which could mean customers are paying slower. The company also took on some new long-term debt this quarter, though it remains low overall.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $109.88M ▲ | $136.52M ▲ | $-62.4M ▲ | $-20.89M ▲ | $53.31M ▲ | $130.39M ▲ |
| Q3-2023 | $53.62M ▲ | $104.32M ▲ | $-92.26M ▼ | $-21.66M ▲ | $-9.88M ▼ | $98.57M ▲ |
| Q2-2023 | $46.57M ▲ | $69.05M ▲ | $-27.2M ▼ | $-31.63M ▲ | $10.45M ▼ | $64.25M ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $22.32M ▼ | $50.73M ▼ | $22.18M ▲ | $-58.53M ▼ | $14.11M ▼ | $44.74M ▼ |
| Q4-2022 | $70.79M | $65.66M | $5.74M | $-41.07M | $31.45M | $56.51M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company generates much more cash than it spends, with operating and free cash flow both rising sharply. Cash balance is growing, and shareholder returns are easily covered.
What are the cash flow concerns?
A large jump in accounts receivable means customers are paying slower, which could hurt cash flow if it continues. Working capital changes drained $70 million from cash this quarter.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at American Funds New Economy R2E's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include a profitable, cash‑generative underlying business with strong margins, low leverage, and ample liquidity; a balance sheet anchored by net cash and high retained earnings; and a cash flow profile that supports both reinvestment and shareholder returns. Strategically, the fund benefits from Capital Group’s multi‑manager structure, deep global research platform, and a diversified innovation mandate spanning multiple high‑growth themes and geographies.
Main risks center on the lack of multi‑year financial visibility in the provided data, the sizeable exposure to goodwill and other intangibles on the balance sheet, and the inherent volatility of innovation‑heavy equity investing. Competitive pressure from lower‑cost index and thematic products, as well as from other active growth funds, is significant. The portfolio’s tilt toward high‑growth sectors also increases sensitivity to shifts in interest rates, regulatory frameworks, and technology cycles, which can lead to pronounced swings in relative performance.
Based on the current snapshot, the financial foundation behind RNNEX appears solid, and the fund is well aligned with long‑term innovation and “new economy” trends. If global innovation continues to drive corporate growth and if the manager’s research and selection process remains effective, the fund’s economics and competitive standing could remain attractive. At the same time, outcomes are highly path‑dependent: changes in market sentiment toward growth, competitive dynamics in asset management, and the success or failure of key innovation themes will all shape how its strengths and risks balance out over the coming years.
About American Funds New Economy R2E
https://www.nicholasfunds.comThe fund invests primarily in common stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth. It invests in securities of companies that can benefit from innovation, exploit new technologies or provide products and services that meet the demands of an evolving global economy. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets outside the United States, including in developing countries.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $669.72M ▲ | $216.37M ▲ | $109.88M ▲ | 16.41% ▲ | $0.66 ▲ | $151.53M ▲ |
| Q3-2023 | $591.54M ▲ | $216.16M ▼ | $53.62M ▲ | 9.06% ▲ | $0.32 ▲ | $87.89M ▼ |
| Q2-2023 | $584.35M ▲ | $217.97M ▼ | $46.57M ▲ | 7.97% ▲ | $0.28 ▲ | $90.94M ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $553.74M ▼ | $218.3M ▼ | $22.32M ▼ | 4.03% ▼ | $0.13 ▼ | $48.52M ▼ |
| Q4-2022 | $660.04M | $236.66M | $70.79M | 10.72% | $0.42 | $137.27M |
What's going well?
Revenue is up sharply, and profits have more than doubled. Margins are improving, and the company is keeping costs in check while growing. No debt means profits aren't weighed down by interest.
What's concerning?
Growth this strong may be hard to repeat every quarter. If costs start to rise faster than sales, margins could come under pressure. No information on share count, so it's unclear if dilution is a risk.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $451.57M ▲ | $2.71B ▲ | $951.38M ▲ | $1.76B ▲ |
| Q3-2023 | $398.3M ▼ | $2.55B ▲ | $554.01M ▲ | $1.65B ▲ |
| Q2-2023 | $416.85M ▲ | $2.48B ▲ | $532.05M ▼ | $1.61B ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $374.7M ▲ | $2.47B ▼ | $540.45M ▼ | $1.57B ▼ |
| Q4-2022 | $347.36M | $2.53B | $933.78M | $1.6B |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has plenty of cash and investments, very little debt, and a long track record of profits. Equity is growing steadily, and there are no major hidden risks.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Receivables are rising quickly, which could mean customers are paying slower. The company also took on some new long-term debt this quarter, though it remains low overall.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $109.88M ▲ | $136.52M ▲ | $-62.4M ▲ | $-20.89M ▲ | $53.31M ▲ | $130.39M ▲ |
| Q3-2023 | $53.62M ▲ | $104.32M ▲ | $-92.26M ▼ | $-21.66M ▲ | $-9.88M ▼ | $98.57M ▲ |
| Q2-2023 | $46.57M ▲ | $69.05M ▲ | $-27.2M ▼ | $-31.63M ▲ | $10.45M ▼ | $64.25M ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $22.32M ▼ | $50.73M ▼ | $22.18M ▲ | $-58.53M ▼ | $14.11M ▼ | $44.74M ▼ |
| Q4-2022 | $70.79M | $65.66M | $5.74M | $-41.07M | $31.45M | $56.51M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company generates much more cash than it spends, with operating and free cash flow both rising sharply. Cash balance is growing, and shareholder returns are easily covered.
What are the cash flow concerns?
A large jump in accounts receivable means customers are paying slower, which could hurt cash flow if it continues. Working capital changes drained $70 million from cash this quarter.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at American Funds New Economy R2E's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include a profitable, cash‑generative underlying business with strong margins, low leverage, and ample liquidity; a balance sheet anchored by net cash and high retained earnings; and a cash flow profile that supports both reinvestment and shareholder returns. Strategically, the fund benefits from Capital Group’s multi‑manager structure, deep global research platform, and a diversified innovation mandate spanning multiple high‑growth themes and geographies.
Main risks center on the lack of multi‑year financial visibility in the provided data, the sizeable exposure to goodwill and other intangibles on the balance sheet, and the inherent volatility of innovation‑heavy equity investing. Competitive pressure from lower‑cost index and thematic products, as well as from other active growth funds, is significant. The portfolio’s tilt toward high‑growth sectors also increases sensitivity to shifts in interest rates, regulatory frameworks, and technology cycles, which can lead to pronounced swings in relative performance.
Based on the current snapshot, the financial foundation behind RNNEX appears solid, and the fund is well aligned with long‑term innovation and “new economy” trends. If global innovation continues to drive corporate growth and if the manager’s research and selection process remains effective, the fund’s economics and competitive standing could remain attractive. At the same time, outcomes are highly path‑dependent: changes in market sentiment toward growth, competitive dynamics in asset management, and the success or failure of key innovation themes will all shape how its strengths and risks balance out over the coming years.

CEO
David O. Nicholas

