(VIANEWS) – Rogers Communication (RCI), Clearfield (CLFD), Progyny (PGNY) 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. Rogers Communication (RCI)
32.3% sales growth and 16.29% return on equity
Rogers Communications Inc. operates as a communications and media company in North America. It operates through three segments: Wireless, Cable, and Media. The company offers mobile Internet access, wireless voice and enhanced voice, device financing, device protection, global voice and data roaming, wireless home phone, bridging landline, machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, and advanced wireless solutions for businesses, as well as device shipping services; and postpaid and prepaid services under the Rogers, Fido, and chatr brands. It also provides internet and WiFi services; and smart home monitoring services, such as monitoring, security, automation, energy efficiency, and smart control through a smartphone app. In addition, the company offers local and network TV; on-demand television; cloud-based digital video recorders; voice-activated remote controls, and integrated apps; personal video recorders; linear and time-shifted programming; digital specialty channels; 4K television programming; and seasonal games through television, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other streaming devices, as well as operates Ignite TV and Ignite TV app. Further, it provides residential and small business local telephony services; calling features, such as voicemail, call waiting, and long distance; voice, data networking, Internet protocol, and Ethernet services; private networking, Internet, IP voice, and cloud solutions; optical wave and multi-protocol label switching services; information technology (IT) and network technologies; cable access network services; and telecommunications technical consulting services. Additionally, the company owns Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre event venue; and operates Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, Citytv, OMNI, FX (Canada), FXX (Canada), and OLN television networks, as well as 54 AM and FM radio stations. Rogers Communications Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.61.
PE Ratio
Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.86 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 16.29%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.3%, now sitting on 15.4B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Rogers Communication’s EBITDA is 31.29.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 19.4% and 45.3%, respectively.
2. Clearfield (CLFD)
32.2% sales growth and 26.07% return on equity
Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to the fiber-to-the-premises, enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers markets in the United States and internationally. The company offers FieldSmart, a series of panels, cabinets, wall boxes, and other enclosures. It also provides WaveSmart, which are optical components integrated for signal coupling, splitting, termination, multiplexing, demultiplexing, and attenuation for integration within its fiber management platform; and outdoor cabinet and fiber active cabinet products. The company offers StreetSmart, a portfolio of fiber management products; FieldShield, a fiber pathway and protection method for reducing the cost of broadband deployment; and YOURx platform that consists of hardened terminals, test access points, and various drop cable options for portions of the access network across various fiber drop cable media. It also provides CraftSmart, a line of optical protection field enclosures, including CraftSmart Fiber Protection Pedestals and CraftSmart Fiber Protection Vaults integrated solutions optimized to house FieldSmart products at the last mile access point of the network in above-grade or below-grade installations. The company offers fiber and copper assemblies with an industry-standard or customer-specified configuration; and designs and manufactures custom solutions for in-the-box and network connectivity assemblies specific to that customer's product line. It provides its fiber to anywhere platform for various incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, wireless operators, and multiple systems operators and cable TV companies, as well as the utility/municipality, enterprise, and data center markets. The company was formerly known as APA Enterprises, Inc. and changed its name to Clearfield, Inc. in January 2008. Clearfield, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Clearfield has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.78.
PE Ratio
Clearfield has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.63. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.63 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 26.07%.
Moving Average
Clearfield’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $53.46 and way below its 200-day moving average of $86.83.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 3% and positive 7.6% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Clearfield’s stock is valued at $43.95 at 01:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $134.90 and above its 52-week low of $43.21.
Previous days news about Clearfield(CLFD)
- Clearfield (clfd) Q2 earnings and revenues surpass estimates. According to Zacks on Thursday, 4 May, "While Clearfield has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors’ minds is: what’s next for the stock?"
3. Progyny (PGNY)
29.9% sales growth and 9.66% return on equity
Progyny, Inc., a benefits management company, specializes in fertility and family building benefits solutions for employers in the United States. Its fertility benefits solution includes differentiated benefits plan design, personalized concierge-style member support services, and selective network of fertility specialists. The company also offers Progyny Rx, an integrated pharmacy benefits solution that provides its members with access to the medications needed during their treatment. In addition, it provides surrogacy and adoption reimbursement programs for employers. The company was formerly known as Auxogyn, Inc. and changed its name to Progyny, Inc. in 2015. Progyny, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Progyny has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.31.
PE Ratio
Progyny has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 107.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $107.23 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 9.66%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 68%, now sitting on 786.91M for the twelve trailing months.
4. New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC)
20.4% sales growth and 5.58% return on equity
New Mountain Finance Corporation is a Business Development Company specializing in investments in middle market companies and debt securities at various levels of the capital structure, including first and second lien debt, unsecured notes, bonds, and mezzanine securities. It invests in various industries that include software, education, business services, distribution and logistics, federal services, healthcare services and products, healthcare facilities, energy, media, consumer and industrial services, healthcare Information Technology, Information Technology and services, specialty chemicals and materials, telecommunication, retail, and power generation. It seeks to invest in United States. It typically invests between $10 million and $50 million. Within middle market it seeks to invest in companies having EBITDA between $20 million and $200 million. It prefers to invest in equity interests, such as preferred stock, common stock, warrants, or options received in connection with its debt investments and directly in the equity of private companies. The fund makes investments through both primary originations and open-market secondary purchases. It invests primarily in debt securities that are rated below investment grade and have contractual unlevered returns of 10% to 15%. The firm may also invest in distressed debt and related opportunities and prefers to invest in targets having private equity sponsorship. It seeks to hold its investments between five years and ten years. The fund prefer to have majority stake in companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, New Mountain Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.74.
PE Ratio
New Mountain Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.61 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 5.58%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
New Mountain Finance Corporation’s stock is valued at $11.56 at 01:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $13.59 and above its 52-week low of $11.09.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 15, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.94%.
5. Universal Health Services (UHS)
7.5% sales growth and 11.12% return on equity
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Health Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.39.
PE Ratio
Universal Health Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.21 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 11.12%.
Moving Average
Universal Health Services’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $131.17 and way above its 200-day moving average of $122.81.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Universal Health Services is 337510 which is 49.33% below its average volume of 666208.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.3%, now sitting on 13.57B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 10.5% and a drop 0.4% for the next.
6. EPAM Systems (EPAM)
5.3% sales growth and 15.25% return on equity
EPAM Systems, Inc. provides digital platform engineering and software development services worldwide. The company offers engineering services, including requirements analysis and platform selection, customization, cross-platform migration, implementation, and integration; infrastructure management services, such as software development, testing, and maintenance with private, public, and infrastructure management for application, database, network, server, storage, and systems operations management, as well as monitoring, incident notification, and resolution services; and maintenance and support services. It also provides operation solutions comprising integrated engineering practices and smart automation; and optimization solutions that include software application testing, test management, automation, and consulting services to enable customers enhance their existing software testing and quality assurance practices, as well as other testing services that identify threats and close loopholes to protect its customers' business systems from information loss. In addition, the company offers business, experience, technology, data, and technical advisory consulting services; and digital and service design solutions, which comprise strategy, design, creative, and program management services, as well as physical product development, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality. The company serves the financial services, travel and consumer, software and hi-tech, business information and media, life sciences and healthcare, and other industries EPAM Systems, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EPAM Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.87.
PE Ratio
EPAM Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.04 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 15.25%.
Moving Average
EPAM Systems’s value is way under its 50-day moving average of $293.54 and way under its 200-day moving average of $344.20.
Previous days news about EPAM Systems(EPAM)
- Should you buy EPAM systems (epam) ahead of earnings?. According to Zacks on Thursday, 4 May, "That is because EPAM Systems is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat. "
