(VIANEWS) – ServiceNow (NOW), Booking Holdings (BKNG), NuVasive (NUVA) 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. ServiceNow (NOW)
22.5% sales growth and 8.34% return on equity
ServiceNow, Inc. provides enterprise cloud computing solutions that defines, structures, consolidates, manages, and automates services for enterprises worldwide. The company operates the Now platform for workflow automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation, process mining, performance analytics, electronic service catalogs and portals, configuration management systems, data benchmarking, encryption, and collaboration and development tools. It also provides information technology (IT) service management applications; IT service management product suite for enterprise's employees, customers, and partners; strategic portfolio management product suite; IT operations management product that connects a customer's physical and cloud-based IT infrastructure; IT asset management; and security operations that connects with internal and third party. In addition, the company offers integrated risk management product to manage risk and resilience; environmental, social and governance management product; human resources, legal, and workplace service delivery products; safe workplace suite products; customer service management product; and field service management applications. Further, it provides App Engine product; Automation Engine enables application to extend workflows; platform privacy and security product; procurement operations management suite; and professional and customer support services. The company serves government, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, IT services, technology, oil and gas, education, and consumer products through direct sales team and resale partners. It has a strategic partnership with Celonis to help customers identify and prioritize processes that are suitable for automation. The company was formerly known as Service-now.com and changed its name to ServiceNow, Inc. in May 2012. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ServiceNow has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.97.
PE Ratio
ServiceNow has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 281.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $281.2 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 8.34%.
2. Booking Holdings (BKNG)
16.6% sales growth and 147.75% return on equity
Booking Holdings Inc. provides travel and restaurant online reservation and related services worldwide. The company operates Booking.com, which offers online accommodation reservations; Rentalcars.com that provides online rental car reservation services; and Priceline, which offer online travel reservation services, and consumers hotel, flight, and rental car reservation services, as well as vacation packages, cruises, and hotel distribution services. It also operates Agoda that provides online accommodation reservation services, as well as flight, ground transportation and activities reservation services. In addition, the company operates KAYAK, an online meta-search service that allows consumers to search and compare travel itineraries and prices, comprising airline ticket, accommodation reservation, and rental car reservation information; and OpenTable for booking online restaurant reservations. Further, it offers travel-related insurance products, and restaurant management services to consumers, travel service providers, and restaurants; and advertising services. The company was formerly known as The Priceline Group Inc. and changed its name to Booking Holdings Inc. in February 2018. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Booking Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $100.07.
PE Ratio
Booking Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.2 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 147.75%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 40.2%, now sitting on 18.17B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Booking Holdings’s stock is valued at $3,222.55 at 06:22 EST, above its 52-week high of $3,016.23.
Moving Average
Booking Holdings’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $2,721.44 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $2,390.64.
Previous days news about Booking Holdings(BKNG)
- The zacks analyst blog highlights Berkshire Hathaway, booking holdings, cadence design, icici bank and cintas. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 9 August, "However, intensifying competition is a headwind.(You can read the full research report on Booking Holdings here >>>)Shares of Cadence Design Systems have outperformed the Zacks Computer – Software industry over the past year (+25.9% vs. +20.6%). ", "B – Free Report) , Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG Quick QuoteBKNG – Free Report) , Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS Quick QuoteCDNS – Free Report) , ICICI Bank Ltd. "
3. NuVasive (NUVA)
10.8% sales growth and 3.31% return on equity
NuVasive, Inc., a medical technology company, develops, manufactures, and sells procedural solutions for spine surgery. it provides surgical access instruments, including Maxcess integrated split-blade retractor system that enable less-invasive surgical techniques by minimizing soft tissue disruption during spine surgery; neuromonitoring systems, which use proprietary software-driven nerve detection and avoidance technology and its intraoperative neuromonitoring services and support; and specialized spinal implants to advance spinal fusion by enhancing the osseointegration and biomechanical properties of implant materials, including porous titanium and porous polyetheretherketone. The company also offers reline fixation system that facilitates the preservation and restoration of patient alignment; integrated global alignment platform consisting of Bendini spinal rod bending system that assists with manual rod manipulation for spinal fixation; Lessray that is an image enhancement platform designed to reduce radiation exposure in the operating room, as well as Pulse, which integrates multiple enabling technologies to enhance workflow, reduce variability, and increase the reproducibility of surgical outcomes; and various biologics that are used to aid in the spinal fusion or bone healing process. In addition, it provides MAGEC, a spinal bracing and distraction system, Precice limb lengthening system, and various other products for treating specialized orthopedic procedures; onsite and remote monitoring of the neurological systems of patients undergoing spinal and brain-related surgeries; and cervical artificial disc technology for cervical total disc replacement procedures. The company sells its products to patients, surgeons, hospitals, and insurers through independent sales agents, directly employed sales personnel, and distributors in the United States and internationally. NuVasive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NuVasive has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.4.
PE Ratio
NuVasive has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 100.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $100.4 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 3.31%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for NuVasive is 75017 which is 88.39% below its average volume of 646695.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
NuVasive’s EBITDA is 2.43.
Previous days news about NuVasive(NUVA)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 8 August, "Players such as Johnson & Johnson, Stryker Corporation, Zimmer and NuVasive have intensified competition, particularly in the Spinal segment."
4. Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR)
7.5% sales growth and 29.04% return on equity
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. provides investor communications and technology-driven solutions for the financial services industry. The company's Investor Communication Solutions segment processes and distributes proxy materials to investors in equity securities and mutual funds, as well as facilitates related vote processing services; and distributes regulatory reports, class action, and corporate action/reorganization event information, as well as tax reporting solutions. It also offers ProxyEdge, an electronic proxy delivery and voting solution; data-driven solutions and an end-to-end platform for content management, composition, and omni-channel distribution of regulatory, marketing, and transactional information, as well as mutual fund trade processing services; data and analytics solutions; solutions for public corporations and mutual funds; SEC filing and capital markets transaction services; registrar, stock transfer, and record-keeping services; and omni-channel customer communications solutions, as well as operates Broadridge Communications Cloud platform that creates, delivers, and manages communications and customer engagement activities. The company's Global Technology and Operations segment provides solutions that automate the front-to-back transaction lifecycle of equity, mutual fund, fixed income, foreign exchange and exchange-traded derivatives, order capture and execution, trade confirmation, margin, cash management, clearance and settlement, reference data management, reconciliations, securities financing and collateral management, asset servicing, compliance and regulatory reporting, portfolio accounting, and custody-related services. This segment also offers business process outsourcing services; technology solutions, such portfolio management, compliance, fee billing, and operational support solutions; and capital market and wealth management solutions. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Broadridge Financial Solutions has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.67.
PE Ratio
Broadridge Financial Solutions has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.44 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 29.04%.
Moving Average
Broadridge Financial Solutions’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $159.96 and way above its 200-day moving average of $147.51.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.9 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.71%.
5. ICF International (ICFI)
7.1% sales growth and 7.65% return on equity
ICF International, Inc. provides management, marketing, technology, and policy consulting and implementation services to government and commercial clients in the United States and internationally. The company researches critical policy, industry, stakeholder issues, trends, and behaviors; measures and evaluates results and their impact; and provides strategic planning and advisory services to its clients on how to navigate societal, market, business, communication, and technology challenges. It also identifies, defines, and implements policies, plans, programs, and business tools through a range of standard and customized methodologies for its clients; conducts survey research; collects and analyzes various data to understand critical issues and options for its clients; and provides actionable business intelligence, as well as information and data management solutions that allow integrated and purpose-driven data usage. In addition, the company provides solutions to optimize the customer and citizen experience; modernizes IT systems; and cyber security solutions that support the range of cyber security missions and protect IT infrastructures in the face of relentless threats, as well as designs, develops, and implements technology systems and business tools that are principal to its clients' mission or business performance. Further, it informs and engages its clients' constituents, customers, and employees through public relations, branding and marketing, multichannel and strategic communications, and reputation issues management. The company serves energy, environment, and infrastructure; health, education, and social programs; safety and security; and consumer and financial markets. The company was formerly known as ICF Consulting Group Holdings, LLC and changed its name to ICF International, Inc. in 2006. ICF International, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ICF International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.31.
PE Ratio
ICF International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.54 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 7.65%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18.2%, now sitting on 1.93B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 0.6% and positive 14.1% for the next.
Previous days news about ICF International(ICFI)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 9 August, "Shares of Huron Consulting, Aptiv and ICF International have gained 37.4%, 14.2% and 31.7%, respectively, year to date.", "While Huron Consulting sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Aptiv and ICF International carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. "
6. American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)
5.1% sales growth and 5.16% return on equity
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is fast becoming a nationally recognized brand for rental homes, known for high-quality, good value and tenant satisfaction. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and operating attractive, single-family homes as rental properties. As of June 30, 2020, we owned 53,000 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Homes 4 Rent has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.87.
PE Ratio
American Homes 4 Rent has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 41.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $41.49 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 5.16%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for American Homes 4 Rent is 2728020 which is 18.39% above its average volume of 2304180.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 37.5% and a negative 21.4%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.88 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.41%.
Sales Growth
American Homes 4 Rent’s sales growth is 7.8% for the ongoing quarter and 5.1% for the next.
