Joey Babineau
Founder, Chart Equity
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Joey Babineau is an investor, entrepreneur, and founder of ChartEquity.com with more than 20 years of experience building businesses, analyzing data, and allocating capital across digital businesses, real estate, and the stock market.
Over his career, Joey has built and operated multiple online businesses, managed more than $10 million in paid digital advertising, built a seven-figure real estate business, and developed his own investment portfolio in the public markets.
His background in performance marketing has given him a highly data-driven approach to investing. After spending millions of dollars making decisions based on measurable returns, probabilities, risk, and performance data, Joey applies many of those same principles when researching companies and evaluating opportunities in the stock market.
He founded ChartEquity to document and share that research with other investors. His work focuses on identifying what is actually driving a stock, including earnings, valuation, unusual price and volume activity, institutional moves, SEC filings, industry trends, and significant changes in a company's underlying business.
Rather than chasing market hype, ChartEquity is built around a simple idea: follow the data, understand the business, and know what you own.
Joey is based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, where he continues to operate his businesses, manage his real estate holdings and investment portfolio, and publish stock market research and educational content through ChartEquity.
Experience
- 20+ years building businesses, analyzing data and allocating capital
- Managed more than $10 million in paid digital advertising
- Built a seven-figure real estate business
- Manages his own public-market investment portfolio
- Founder of ChartEquity.com
How these articles are made
Every number comes from company filings and market data pulled through Chart Equity's own data tools, and each figure is checked against that data before publishing. Some drafts are prepared with AI assistance from that verified data; Joey Babineau reviews and approves every article. Articles are educational and are not investment advice.
Editorial disclosure: Joey Babineau is not a registered investment adviser or financial adviser. The research and opinions published on ChartEquity are for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice.
Articles by Joey Babineau
- Market Analysis
Earnings Week Ahead: META, TSLA, NFLX, LRCX, GE, PG
Meta, Tesla, Netflix, Lam Research, GE Aerospace and P&G report this week, with each one's track record against estimates and the numbers that will decide it.
October 18, 2026
- Market Analysis
Stock Market Week: Tech Fell 7.7%, Staples Rose 5%
The stock market week of October 12 to 16, 2026 saw tech fall 7.70% while staples rose 5.02%, the Dow gained, and a 2.15% Nasdaq drop hit on Friday.
October 17, 2026
- Education
Free Cash Flow Explained With Apple and Microsoft
Free cash flow explained with real Apple and Microsoft figures: how to calculate it, why it splits from net income, and how to read FCF margin and FCF yield.
October 15, 2026
- Market Analysis
JPMorgan Q3 Earnings Miss: $5.75 EPS vs $5.93 Expected
JPMorgan's Q3 EPS of $5.75 missed the $5.93 consensus, yet revenue rose 6.0% and net income 6.3%. Here's what changed, how the stock reacted and what's next.
October 14, 2026
- Market Analysis
Why Shopify Stock Rose 4.9% on Monday
Shopify stock rose 4.9% on Monday, October 12, 2026, to a 12-month closing high; here's what its growth, cash flow and 121.1x P/E say about the rally.
October 13, 2026
- Market Analysis
NVIDIA Stock Audit: A Perfect 30/30, With One Catch
NVIDIA scores 30/30 on the Chart Equity Stock Audit. See its growth, margins, $96.68 billion of free cash flow and the one valuation concern to watch.
October 12, 2026
- Market Analysis
Bank Earnings Week: JPM, GS, UNH, JNJ, BAC, MS Preview
Bank earnings week preview: what JPMorgan, Goldman, UnitedHealth, J&J, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley must show, with beats, valuations and year-ago EPS.
October 11, 2026
- Market Analysis
PepsiCo Q3 Earnings Beat, But the Outlook Got Trimmed
PepsiCo beat Q3 EPS estimates at $2.34 vs $2.29 and margins widened, but the outlook was trimmed. Here's what the numbers say after the 3.7% bounce.
October 9, 2026
- Market Analysis
Constellation Brands Earnings Beat as Margins Slip
Constellation Brands beat Q2 EPS estimates at $3.74 vs $3.62, but operating margin fell to 30.6% from 35.2%. Here's what the report means for STZ.
October 8, 2026
- Education
The 30-Minute Stock Audit: A Framework for Quickly Evaluating Any Stock
Learning to evaluate stocks efficiently is one of the most valuable investing skills you can build. This guide introduces a structured six-step framework for analyzing any stock in about 30 minutes, covering the core areas every serious investor should examine.
July 7, 2026
- Education
Growth Investing vs Value Investing: What's the Difference and Which Works Better?
Growth investing and value investing are two of the most prominent strategies in the stock market. Both have produced legendary investors and multi-decade track records of outperformance. This guide explains what each strategy means and how they have performed over time.
June 29, 2026
- Education
How to Read an Income Statement: A Plain-English Guide for Investors
The income statement shows whether a company is making money and where those profits are coming from. This guide walks through every section of the income statement with clear explanations of what each line means for investors.
June 22, 2026
- Education
What Is Beta? Understanding Stock Volatility and Market Risk
Beta measures how much a stock tends to move relative to the overall stock market. Understanding beta helps investors match their portfolio's risk level to their own comfort with volatility and investment timeline. Here is what beta means and how to use it.
June 16, 2026
- Newsletter
The Week Wall Street Went to Space.
June 12, 2026
- Education
Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S): The Metric That Works When P/E Breaks Down
The price-to-sales ratio is essential for evaluating growth companies that are not yet profitable. This guide explains how to calculate it, what ranges are normal for different types of businesses, and how to use it alongside other valuation metrics.
June 9, 2026
- Education
What Is a Moat? Warren Buffett's Favorite Investment Concept Explained
Warren Buffett made the concept of the economic moat famous in investing. A moat is a durable competitive advantage that protects a company's profits from competitors. This guide explains what moats are, the five main types, and how to identify them in stocks you are analyzing.
June 2, 2026
- Education
Debt-to-Equity Ratio: How to Tell If a Company Is Carrying Too Much Debt
Debt can be a powerful tool for business growth or a devastating risk when conditions turn. The debt-to-equity ratio is one of the most important metrics for evaluating a company's financial risk. Here is how to calculate it and what the numbers mean.
May 26, 2026
- Education
Earnings Per Share (EPS) Explained: What It Measures and How to Use It
Earnings per share is one of the most frequently cited numbers in financial news. This guide explains exactly what EPS measures, the difference between basic and diluted EPS, and how investors should and should not use it in their analysis.
May 18, 2026
- Newsletter
4 Alerts, POET Chaos & Why this market needs a process
Markets are at all-time highs, oil is staying above $100, and volatility is no longer lurking around the corner. So naturally, many investors are frozen on the sidelines waiting for the "obvious" pullback, and the other half are buying anything with "AI" in the ticker like it's 1999 with better graphics. Both groups are about to learn an expensive lesson.
May 15, 2026
- Education
How to Analyze a Stock: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Framework
Analyzing stocks can feel overwhelming when you are starting out. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process into six clear areas that any investor can learn, covering everything from understanding the business to evaluating the price you are paying.
May 11, 2026
- Education
Return on Equity (ROE) Explained: What It Tells You About a Company's Profitability
Return on equity measures how effectively a company uses shareholder money to generate profits. It is one of Warren Buffett's favorite metrics and a core part of any serious stock analysis. Here is what it means and how to use it.
May 4, 2026
- Education
Market Capitalization Explained: Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap Stocks
Market cap is the total value the stock market places on a company. Understanding the difference between large cap, mid cap, and small cap stocks helps you build a more diversified portfolio and set the right expectations for risk and return.
April 27, 2026
- Education
Revenue Growth Explained: What to Look for When Analyzing a Stock
Revenue growth is the starting point for almost every stock analysis. But not all revenue growth is equal. This guide explains what strong revenue growth looks like, how to evaluate it properly, and the warning signs that growth might not be as good as it appears.
April 21, 2026
- Education
Free Cash Flow Explained: What It Is and Why It's the Metric Investors Trust Most
Free cash flow is the money a business actually generates after paying to maintain and grow its operations. Many professional investors consider it more reliable than reported earnings. Here is what it is, how to calculate it, and what to look for.
April 15, 2026
- Education
How to Read a Balance Sheet: A Plain-English Guide for Stock Investors
The balance sheet is one of the three core financial statements every investor should understand. This guide breaks it down simply, with clear explanations of assets, liabilities, and equity and what each section tells you about a company's financial health.
April 10, 2026
- Education
What Is the P/E Ratio and Why Does It Matter for Investors?
The price-to-earnings ratio is the most widely used valuation metric in stock investing. Here is exactly what it measures, what a good number looks like, and how to use it without getting misled.
April 6, 2026