(VIANEWS) – American Express (AXP), Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN), The Travelers Companies (TRV) 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. American Express (AXP)
13.1% sales growth and 29.8% return on equity
American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel-related services worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Its products and services include payment and financing products; network services; accounts payable expense management products and services; and travel and lifestyle services. The company's products and services also comprise merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, point-of-sale marketing, and information products and services for merchants; and fraud prevention services, as well as the design and operation of customer loyalty programs. It sells its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, third-party vendors and business partners, direct mail, telephone, in-house sales teams, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Express has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.85.
PE Ratio
American Express has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.98 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 29.8%.
Sales Growth
American Express’s sales growth is 13.6% for the ongoing quarter and 13.1% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
American Express’s stock is valued at $157.44 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $182.15 and way above its 52-week low of $130.65.
Moving Average
American Express’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $168.15 and below its 200-day moving average of $162.21.
Previous days news about American Express(AXP)
- American express company (axp) is a trending stock: facts to know before betting on it. According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $12.50 indicates a change of +12.3% from what American Express is expected to report a year ago. ", "During this period, the Zacks Financial – Miscellaneous Services industry, which American Express falls in, has lost 1%. "
- The zacks analyst blog highlights JPMorgan chase, ServiceNow, american express, airbnb and 3m company. According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "However, ServiceNow is suffering from high inflation, unfavorable forex, stiff competition, and a challenging macro-economic environment.(You can read the full research report on ServiceNow here >>>)Shares of American Express have outperformed the Zacks Financial – Miscellaneous Services industry over the year-to-date period (+9.5% vs. +7.9%). ", "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM Quick QuoteJPM – Free Report) , ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW Quick QuoteNOW – Free Report) , American Express Co. (AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) , Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB Quick QuoteABNB – Free Report) and 3M Company (MMM Quick QuoteMMM – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "The fund should stand to gain amid inflationary pressure as it has solid exposure to companies like American Express (AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) , Visa (V Quick QuoteV – Free Report) and Mastercard (MA Quick QuoteMA – Free Report) . "
2. Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
12.1% sales growth and 16.88% return on equity
Main Street Capital Corporation is a principal investment firm that primarily provides equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. Main Street's portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its lower middle market portfolio. Main Street's lower middle market companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million. Main Street's middle market debt investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than its lower middle market portfolio companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Main Street Capital Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.46.
PE Ratio
Main Street Capital Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.12 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 16.88%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 6, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.82 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.93%.
3. The Travelers Companies (TRV)
11.9% sales growth and 9.99% return on equity
The Travelers Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a range of commercial and personal property, and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations, and individuals in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Business Insurance, Bond & Specialty Insurance, and Personal Insurance. The Business Insurance segment offers workers' compensation, commercial automobile and property, general liability, commercial multi-peril, employers' liability, public and product liability, professional indemnity, marine, aviation, onshore and offshore energy, construction, terrorism, personal accident, and kidnap and ransom insurance products. This segment operates through select accounts, which serve small businesses; commercial accounts that serve mid-sized businesses; national accounts, which serve large companies; and national property and other that serve large and mid-sized customers, commercial trucking industry, and agricultural businesses, as well as markets and distributes its products through brokers, wholesale agents, and program managers. The Bond & Specialty Insurance segment provides surety, fidelity, management and professional liability, and other property and casualty coverages and related risk management services through independent agencies and brokers. The Personal Insurance segment offers property and casualty insurance covering personal risks, primarily automobile and homeowners' insurance to individuals through independent agencies and brokers. The Travelers Companies, Inc. was founded in 1853 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Travelers Companies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.43.
PE Ratio
The Travelers Companies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.98 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 9.99%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
The Travelers Companies’s stock is valued at $160.14 at 16:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $194.51 and above its 52-week low of $149.65.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 6, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.46%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for The Travelers Companies is 317334 which is 74.24% below its average volume of 1231900.
Moving Average
The Travelers Companies’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $171.20 and way below its 200-day moving average of $178.94.
4. National Health Investors (NHI)
11.5% sales growth and 8.04% return on equity
Incorporated in 1991, National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI) is a real estate investment trust specializing in sale, leasebacks, joint-ventures, senior housing operating partnerships, and mortgage and mezzanine financing of need-driven and discretionary senior housing and medical investments. NHI's portfolio consists of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities, entrance-fee retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, and specialty hospitals.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, National Health Investors has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.53.
PE Ratio
National Health Investors has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20 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 8.04%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
National Health Investors’s stock is valued at $50.61 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $67.12 and above its 52-week low of $47.54.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for National Health Investors is 131714 which is 16.99% below its average volume of 158687.
5. Barnes Group (B)
11.4% sales growth and 4.68% return on equity
Barnes Group Inc. provides engineered products, industrial technologies, and solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments: Industrial and Aerospace. The Industrial segment offers precision components, products, and systems used by various customers in end-markets, such as transportation, industrial equipment, automation, personal care, packaging, electronics, and medical devices. This segment also designs and manufactures hot runner systems, mold cavity sensors and process control systems, and precision high cavitation mold assemblies for injection molding applications; provides force and motion control solutions for various metal forming and other industrial markets; and designs and develops robotic grippers, end-of-arm tooling systems, sensors, and other automation components for intelligent robotic handling solutions and industrial automation applications. In addition, it manufactures and supplies precision mechanical products, including mechanical springs, and high-precision punched and fine-blanked components used in transportation and industrial applications, including mechanical springs, and high-precision punched and fine-blanked components. This segment sells its products primarily through its direct sales force and distribution channels. The Aerospace segment produces fabricated and precision machined components and assemblies for turbine engines; and nacelles and structures for commercial and defense-related aircraft. It also provides aircraft engine component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for turbine engine manufacturers, commercial airlines, and defense market; and manufactures and delivers aerospace aftermarket spare parts. This segment serves original equipment manufacturing industry. The company was founded in 1857 and is based in Bristol, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Barnes Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.23.
PE Ratio
Barnes Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.89 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 4.68%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Barnes Group is 174255 which is 17.18% below its average volume of 210407.
6. Stantec (STN)
6.8% sales growth and 13.54% return on equity
Stantec Inc. provides e professional services in the areas of infrastructure and facilities to the public and private sectors clients in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. It also offers planning and design consulting services to clients in residential, logistics, retail, infrastructure, energy, higher education, and urban regeneration sectors; architectural and interior design, and planning services in the science and technology, commercial workplace, higher education, residential, and hospitality markets. In addition, it provides transportation planning and engineering services; project delivery consultancy services for mining, resources, and industrial infrastructure projects; and paleontological and archaeological services for the rail, transportation, water, and power and energy sectors. Further, the company offers environmental and cultural resource compliance services, as well as serves science and technology, commercial workplace, higher education, residential, and hospitality markets. Additionally, it is involved in the design, development, and delivery of sustainable projects; and design, construction administration, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation activities. The company was formerly known as Stanley Technology Group Inc. and changed its name to Stantec Inc. in October 1998. Stantec Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stantec has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.96.
PE Ratio
Stantec has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.86 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 13.54%.
Previous days news about Stantec(STN)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 6 September, "Zacks Rank #3 Stantec has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 7.5% and 13.4%, respectively, for the current year. "
7. The Hershey Company (HSY)
5.6% sales growth and 54.35% return on equity
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Hershey Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.69.
PE Ratio
The Hershey Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.93 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 54.35%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 16, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.77 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.19%.
