Key Concepts
- GPU Rental Companies (Nebulous vs. Corgi)
- Sweetgreen (SG) stock performance and profitability
- Monster Energy (MNST) long-term stock performance
- Okta (OKTA) buy/sell/hold recommendation
- CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) as alternatives to Okta
- McDonald's (MCD) as a must-own stock
- Yum! Brands (YUM) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) as restaurant stock recommendations
GPU Rental Companies: Nebulous vs. Corgi
Jim Cramer discusses a question about a company in the GPU rental space, similar to Corgi. He defers to his chief scientist, Ben Soto, who believes Nebulous is the superior choice compared to Corgi. However, Cramer states that they will not own either stock. He mentions that Corgi's price has increased too much, and they lack trust in the company.
Sweetgreen (SG): Stock Performance and Profitability
A caller asks about Sweetgreen (SG), a restaurant chain favored by his granddaughter. Cramer acknowledges that he has had Sweetgreen's CEO on his show twice. However, he points out that the stock is down 57% and the company is not profitable. He emphasizes the importance of profitability for attracting investors and suggests that Sweetgreen needs a "surprise quirk" to become appealing.
Monster Energy (MNST): Long-Term Stock Performance
A caller inquires about offloading the cost basis of a stock, specifically Monster Energy (MNST). Cramer strongly advises against selling Monster Energy. He highlights that Monster Energy has been a top-performing stock since 1990, rivaling even Nvidia (NVDA). He emphasizes its exceptional performance and advises against selling it.
Okta (OKTA): Buy/Sell/Hold Recommendation
A caller asks whether to buy, sell, or hold Okta (OKTA), given that the company beat expectations and posted record profits but maintained its guidance, leading to a stock decline. Cramer recommends buying Okta. He expresses confidence in CEO Todd McKinnon and believes he is being conservative with guidance. While he wants to own more Okta, he also mentions that he likes CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW), considering them to have a slight advantage over Okta.
Restaurant Stocks: McDonald's, Yum! Brands, and Texas Roadhouse
A caller asks about McDonald's (MCD), where he has a dividend reinvestment program. Cramer states that McDonald's is a must-own stock, noting that it rarely stays down for more than a couple of months. He also recommends Yum! Brands (YUM) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), even with high beef prices.
Conclusion
The Lightning Round covered a range of stocks, with Cramer offering buy, sell, or hold recommendations based on factors like profitability, growth potential, and management quality. He emphasized the importance of profitability for attracting investors, highlighted the long-term performance of Monster Energy, and expressed confidence in Okta's CEO. He also provided alternative recommendations in the cybersecurity space (CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks) and reiterated his positive stance on McDonald's and other restaurant stocks.
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