(VIANEWS) – Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG), Adobe (ADBE) are the highest sales growth and return on equity stocks on this list.
Here is a list of stocks with an above 5% expected next quarter sales growth, and a 3% or higher return on equity. May these stocks be a good medium-term investment option?
1. Activision Blizzard (ATVI)
38% sales growth and 8.21% return on equity
Activision Blizzard, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Activision, Blizzard, and King. It develops and distributes content and services on video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, including subscription, full-game, and in-game sales, as well as by licensing software to third-party or related-party companies that distribute Activision and Blizzard products. The company also maintains a proprietary online gaming service, Battle.net that facilitates digital distribution of content, online social connectivity, and the creation of user-generated content. In addition, it operates esports leagues and offer digital advertising content; and provides warehousing, logistics, and sales distribution services to third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software, as well as manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware products. The company's key product franchises include Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Overwatch League, and Candy Crush. It serves retailers and distributors, including mass-market retailers, consumer electronics stores, discount warehouses, and game specialty stores through third-party distribution and licensing arrangements. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Activision Blizzard has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.82.
PE Ratio
Activision Blizzard has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.23 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 8.21%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Activision Blizzard’s stock is valued at $76.78 at 10:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $81.83 and higher than its 52-week low of $70.94.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.9%, now sitting on 7.53B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Activision Blizzard is 2153200 which is 68.22% below its average volume of 6775960.
2. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
14.7% sales growth and 12.57% return on equity
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance brokerage, consulting, third-party claims settlement, and administration services in the United States, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, New Zealand, India, and the United Kingdom. It operates through Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment consists of retail and wholesale insurance brokerage operations; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverage's to underwriting enterprises. This segment also performs activities, including marketing, underwriting, issuing policies, collecting premiums, appointing and supervising other agents, paying claims, and negotiating reinsurance; and offers brokerage and consulting services to businesses and organizations, including commercial, not-for-profit, and public entities, as well as individuals in the areas of insurance placement, risk of loss management, and management of employer sponsored benefit programs. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement and administration services to enterprises and public entities; and claims management, loss control consulting, and insurance property appraisal services. The company offers its services through a network of correspondent insurance brokers and consultants. It serves commercial, industrial, public, religious, and not-for-profit entities. The company was incorporated in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.35.
PE Ratio
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 42.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $42.88 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 12.57%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 7.5% and 14.7%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 1, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.14%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s stock is valued at $186.68 at 10:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $202.37 and way above its 52-week low of $148.24.
Moving Average
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $191.64 and above its 200-day moving average of $179.97.
3. Adobe (ADBE)
8.5% sales growth and 32.97% return on equity
Adobe Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified software company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising. The Digital Media segment offers products, services, and solutions that enable individuals, teams, and enterprises to create, publish, and promote content; and Document Cloud, a unified cloud-based document services platform. Its flagship product is Creative Cloud, a subscription service that allows members to access its creative products. This segment serves content creators, students, workers, marketers, educators, enthusiasts, communicators, and consumers. The Digital Experience segment provides an integrated platform and set of applications and services that enable brands and businesses to create, manage, execute, measure, monetize, and optimize customer experiences from analytics to commerce. This segment serves marketers, advertisers, agencies, publishers, merchandisers, merchants, web analysts, data scientists, developers, and executives across the C-suite. The Publishing and Advertising segment offers products and services, such as e-learning solutions, technical document publishing, web conferencing, document and forms platform, web application development, and high-end printing, as well as Advertising Cloud offerings. The company offers its products and services directly to enterprise customers through its sales force and local field offices, as well as to end users through app stores and through its website at adobe.com. It also distributes products and services through a network of distributors, value-added resellers, systems integrators, software vendors and developers, retailers, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Adobe Systems Incorporated and changed its name to Adobe Inc. in October 2018. Adobe Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Adobe has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.49.
PE Ratio
Adobe has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.23 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 32.97%.
Previous days news about Adobe(ADBE)
- According to CNBC on Friday, 24 February, "Adobe – Adobe shares shed more than 7% after a Bloomberg report, citing people familiar with the matter, said the U.S. Justice Department is preparing a lawsuit to block the company’s $20 billion acquisition of startup Figma."
4. Boot Barn Holdings (BOOT)
7.5% sales growth and 26.33% return on equity
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc., a lifestyle retail chain, operates specialty retail stores in the United States. The company's specialty retail stores offer western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and kids. It offers boots, shirts, jackets, hats, belts and belt buckles, handbags, western-style jewelry, rugged footwear, outerwear, overalls, denim, and flame-resistant and high-visibility clothing. The company also provides gifts and home merchandise. As of May 12, 2021, it operated 275 stores in 36 states. The company also sells its products through e-commerce websites, including bootbarn.com; sheplers.com; and countryoutfitter.com. The company was formerly known as WW Top Investment Corporation and changed its name to Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. in June 2014. Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Irvine, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Boot Barn Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.42.
PE Ratio
Boot Barn Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 26.33%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Boot Barn Holdings’s EBITDA is 1.73.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Boot Barn Holdings is 311575 which is 55.89% below its average volume of 706370.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Boot Barn Holdings’s stock is valued at $81.31 at 10:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $105.66 and way higher than its 52-week low of $50.20.
5. Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC)
7.5% sales growth and 8.77% return on equity
Entravision Communications Corporation operates as an advertising, media, and technology solutions company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital, Television, and Audio. It reaches and engages Hispanics across acculturation levels and media channels. The company's portfolio encompasses integrated end-to-end advertising solutions, including digital, television, and audio properties. It also offers a suite of end-to-end digital advertising solutions, including digital commercial partnerships services, as well as advertising customers billing and technological and other support services, including strategic marketing and training; and Smadex, a programmatic ad purchasing platform that enables advertising customers or ad agencies to purchase advertising electronically and manage data-driven advertising campaigns through online marketplaces. In addition, the company provides a branding and mobile performance solutions, such as managed services to advertisers looking to connect with consumers on mobile devices; and digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers. Further, it sells advertisements and syndicated radio programming solutions through its Entravision radio network. As of March 3, 2022, the company had 50 television stations; and 46 Spanish-language radio stations. It serves advertisers from various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, entertainment, gaming, delivery services, financial technology, communications, lifestyle, and travel. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.27.
PE Ratio
Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.07 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 8.77%.
Moving Average
Entravision Communications Corporation’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $5.76 and way above its 200-day moving average of $5.11.
Sales Growth
Entravision Communications Corporation’s sales growth is 11.8% for the present quarter and 7.5% for the next.
6. Genpact Limited (G)
5.5% sales growth and 18.98% return on equity
Genpact Limited provides business process outsourcing and information technology (IT) services in India, rest of Asia, North and Latin America, and Europe. It operates through three segments: Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance; Consumer Goods, Retail, Life Sciences and Healthcare; and High Tech, Manufacturing and Services. The company offers CFO advisory services; and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) services, such as data management, carbon accounting, human rights assessment, sustainability diligence, and ESG reporting. It also provides finance and accounting services, which include accounts payable, such as document management, invoice processing, approval and resolution management, and travel and expense processing; invoice-to-cash services, including customer master data management, credit and contract management, fulfillment, billing, collections, and dispute management services; record to report services comprising accounting, treasury, tax, product cost accounting, and closing and reporting services; financial planning and analysis consisting of budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reporting; and enterprise risk and compliance services, including operational risks and controls. In addition, the company provides supply chain advisory services, and after-sales services; sourcing and procurement services comprising direct and indirect strategic sourcing, category management, spend analytics, procurement operation, and master data management; and sales and commercial services, including campaign, order, and dispute management, lead generation, pricing, and promotion optimization. Further, it offers IT services, which comprise end-user computing support, infrastructure management, application production support, and database management services; and transformation services that include digital solutions, consulting services, and analytics services and solutions. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Genpact Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.88.
PE Ratio
Genpact Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.3 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 18.98%.
