(VIANEWS) – HomeTrust Bancshares (HTBI), Ladder Capital Corp (LADR), Southern Copper (SCCO) 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. HomeTrust Bancshares (HTBI)
37.4% sales growth and 8.35% return on equity
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for HomeTrust Bank that provides a range of retail and commercial banking products and services. Its deposit products include savings, money market, and demand accounts, as well as certificates of deposit for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The company's loan portfolio comprises retail consumer loans, such as one-to-four-family real estate lending, home equity lines of credit, construction and land/lots, indirect auto finance, and consumer lending; and commercial loans that include commercial real estate lending, construction and development lending, and commercial and industrial loans. It also provides small business administration loans, equipment finance leases, indirect automobile loans, and municipal leases; and cash management and online/mobile banking services. As of June 30, 2020, the company operated 41 offices in North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia. HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HomeTrust Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.29.
PE Ratio
HomeTrust Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.37 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 8.35%.
Sales Growth
HomeTrust Bancshares’s sales growth is 45.7% for the present quarter and 37.4% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
HomeTrust Bancshares’s stock is valued at $19.16 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $30.79 and above its 52-week low of $19.00.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 142.1% and 38.3%, respectively.
2. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR)
31.9% sales growth and 11.08% return on equity
Ladder Capital Corp operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Loans, Securities, and Real Estate. The Loans segment originates conduit first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate; and originates and invests in balance sheet first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties that are undergoing transition, including lease-up, sell-out, and renovation or repositioning. It also invests in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and other structured finance products related to commercial real estate. The Securities segment invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities and the U.S. Agency Securities. This segment also invests in corporate bonds and real estate related equity investments. The Real Estate segment owns and invests in a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties, such as leased properties, student housing portfolio, industrial buildings, office buildings, shopping center, and condominium units. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.88 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 11.08%.
Moving Average
Ladder Capital Corp’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $9.73 and way below its 200-day moving average of $10.51.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.09%.
3. Southern Copper (SCCO)
31.3% sales growth and 32.62% return on equity
Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile. The company is involved in the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates; smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes; production of molybdenum concentrate and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of zinc, copper, molybdenum, silver, gold, and lead. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, and a smelter and refinery in Peru; and La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as a copper ore concentrator, a SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and a rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as two copper concentrators and two operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates five underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; a coal mine that produces coal and coke; and a zinc refinery. The company has interests in 493,117 hectares of exploration concessions in Peru and Mexico; 239,077 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina; 30,568 hectares of exploration concessions in Chile; and 7,299 hectares of exploration concessions in Ecuador. Southern Copper Corporation was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation is a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southern Copper has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.31.
PE Ratio
Southern Copper has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.38 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 32.62%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Southern Copper’s EBITDA is 6.39.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Southern Copper is 545951 which is 55.78% below its average volume of 1234800.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 7, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.76%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.1%, now sitting on 10.08B for the twelve trailing months.
4. Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
25.9% sales growth and 8.1% return on equity
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions worldwide. The company offers firewall appliances and software; Panorama, a security management solution for the control of firewall appliances and software deployed on a customer's network, as well as their instances in public or private cloud environments, as a virtual or a physical appliance; and virtual system upgrades, which are available as extensions to the virtual system capacity that ships with physical appliances. It also provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, and firewall; and DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline, as well as threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. In addition, the company offers cloud security, secure access, security operations, and threat intelligence and cyber security consulting; professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration; education services, such as certifications, as well as online and in-classroom training; and support services. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. sells its products and services through its channel partners, as well as directly to medium to large enterprises, service providers, and government entities operating in various industries, including education, energy, financial services, government entities, healthcare, Internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Palo Alto Networks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.08.
PE Ratio
Palo Alto Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2406.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2406.25 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 8.1%.
Moving Average
Palo Alto Networks’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $190.73 and way above its 200-day moving average of $171.15.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Palo Alto Networks’s EBITDA is 527.17.
Previous days news about Palo Alto Networks(PANW)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 16 May, "(STNE Quick QuoteSTNE – Free Report) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW Quick QuotePANW – Free Report) . ", "is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Palo Alto Networks has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). "
5. The Pennant Group (PNTG)
12.1% sales growth and 6.54% return on equity
The Pennant Group, Inc. provides healthcare services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Home Health and Hospice Services, and Senior Living Services. The company offers home health services, including clinical services, such as nursing, speech, occupational and physical therapy, medical social work, and home health aide services; and hospice services comprising clinical care, education, and counseling services for the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of terminally ill patients and their families. It also provides senior living services, such as residential accommodations, activities, meals, housekeeping, and assistance in the activities of daily living to seniors, who are independent or who require some support. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 88 home health and hospice agencies, and 54 senior living communities with 4127 Senior Living units in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The Pennant Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Pennant Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.26.
PE Ratio
The Pennant Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 46.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $46.15 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 6.54%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for The Pennant Group is 108342 which is 69.52% below its average volume of 355498.
Sales Growth
The Pennant Group’s sales growth is 8.9% for the current quarter and 12.1% for the next.
6. Dycom Industries (DY)
6% sales growth and 17.48% return on equity
Dycom Industries, Inc. provides specialty contracting services in the United States. The company offers various specialty contracting services, including program management, engineering, construction, maintenance, and installation services, such as placement and splicing of fiber, copper, and coaxial cables to telecommunications providers. It also provides tower construction, lines and antenna installation, foundation and equipment pad construction, and small cell site placement for wireless carriers, as well as equipment installation and material fabrication, and site testing services; and installs and maintains customer premise equipment, such as digital video recorders, set top boxes, and modems for cable system operators. In addition, the company offers construction and maintenance services for electric and gas utilities, and other customers; and underground facility locating services, such as locating telephone, cable television, power, water, sewer, and gas lines for various utility companies, including telecommunication providers. Dycom Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Dycom Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.82.
PE Ratio
Dycom Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.98 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 17.48%.
