Reviewing LinkedIn's Year So Far

By Evan Niu, CFA – Aug 12, 2013 at 8:05PM

NYSE: LNKD.DL

LinkedIn Corporation

Shares of LinkedIn have enjoyed an incredible year in 2013, with gains of over 100%. That's brought along premium valuations, but the company could be worth it thanks to its disruptive ways.

Professional networker LinkedIn (LNKD.DL) has more than doubled so far this year as the company transitions to mobile usage and its membership base continues to grow. All three primary business segments are executing admirably, and LinkedIn's monetization strategy is far more sustainable than other players in social media, such as Yelp (YELP 0.61%).

The social spin in recruiting is disrupting the fragmented market, and the company has countless opportunities as it expands internationally. LinkedIn fetches a premium valuation right now at 21 times sales, but it's easily warranted.

In the following video, Fool contributor Evan Niu, CFA, and Eric Bleeker, CFA, discuss LinkedIn's strong 2013 performance, and where the company may head from here.

Eric Bleeker, CFA, has no position in any stocks mentioned. Fool contributor Evan Niu, CFA, owns shares of LinkedIn. The Motley Fool recommends Facebook and LinkedIn. The Motley Fool owns shares of Facebook and LinkedIn. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.