Everyone has been hyper-focused on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the related stocks that could soar. It’s all anyone can talk about right now.
But while that’s happening, several other important megatrends are silently moving forward under the radar… and achieving major innovative milestones.
The future of transportation is one of those megatrends that’s slowing starting to make headlines. Soon, it’ll be the norm to get into a self-driving car – or even a flying car! – to go to the airport.
And one of the companies leading the charge in this trend is already experiencing solid growth…
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Early last year, Waymo began offering its autonomous vehicle (AV) services to Los Angeles residents. About 300,000 potential riders lined up to get on the waitlist. Based on the latest data, Waymo currently has about 100 AVs in LA that only travel in about an 8 square mile area. The company has also driven 1.9 million miles in the city with its self-driving cars.
Then, in late 2024, Waymo said it will expand its operations to Miami – another major market for the company.
And this week, Waymo announced that it will be testing out its AV technology in 10 new cities in 2025.
Talk about progress!
But let’s look at the numbers. In August 2024, Waymo picked up nearly 500,000 passengers in California – a massive increase from the 20,000 passengers a year earlier. You can see that growth on the chart below…
In a few years, I expect the numbers will be in the millions. And Waymo will likely be joined by competitors such as Tesla (TSLA)and Uber Technologies (UBER).
Speaking of the electric vehicle giant, Tesla reported fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday night and missed on both the top and bottom line. The stock is holding up well despite missing estimates, gaining about 3%. One reason the stock is shrugging off the missed numbers is likely because the company announced that it will begin testing unsupervised AV rides in Austin this June.
Meanwhile, Uber – one of my favorite large-cap stocks for the next one to three years – has pulled back due to Waymo and Tesla’s recent positive news. Investors are fearful that the Tesla and Waymo AV networks are well ahead of anything Uber may roll out.
But I disagree. Uber is the largest ride-hailing company outside of China, and the data they have is worth a lot to any auto company looking to sell AVs.
This is a trend that will have its moments in the spotlight and see big jumps in innovation. But most of the time, the progress will be taking place behind the scenes. And before you know it, five years will have gone by and suddenly, self-driving cars will be in every major city. But by then, all the big money will have been made.
Remember… One of the keys to successful long-term investing is getting in early. If you wait too long, all the best buying opportunities might be gone.
There’s no time like the present to start building exposure to the future of transportation!
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