(VIANEWS) – Host Hotels & Resorts (HST), Regency Centers Corporation (REG), Stag Industrial (STAG) 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. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)
8.8% sales growth and 10.49% return on equity
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 74 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,100 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott®, Ritz-Carlton®, Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Hyatt®, Fairmont®, Hilton®, Swissôtel®, ibis® and Novotel®, as well as independent brands. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.hosthotels.com.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.02.
PE Ratio
Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.47 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 10.49%.
2. Regency Centers Corporation (REG)
7.4% sales growth and 5.78% return on equity
Regency Centers is the preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in affluent and densely populated trade areas. Our portfolio includes thriving properties merchandised with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and best-in-class retailers that connect to their neighborhoods, communities, and customers. Operating as a fully integrated real estate company, Regency Centers is a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Regency Centers Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.05.
PE Ratio
Regency Centers Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.56 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 5.78%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Regency Centers Corporation’s stock is valued at $60.60 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $68.47 and above its 52-week low of $56.29.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 9.8% and a negative 4%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.9%, now sitting on 1.42B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Regency Centers Corporation is 1174820 which is 6.72% above its average volume of 1100810.
3. Stag Industrial (STAG)
7.3% sales growth and 5.37% return on equity
We are a REIT focused on the acquisition, ownership, and operation of industrial properties throughout the United States. Our platform is designed to (i) identify properties for acquisition that offer relative value across CBRE-EA Tier 1 industrial real estate markets, industries, and tenants through the principled application of our proprietary risk assessment model, (ii) provide growth through sophisticated industrial operation and an attractive opportunity set, and (iii) capitalize our business appropriately given the characteristics of our assets. We are organized and conduct our operations to maintain our qualification as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and generally are not subject to federal income tax to the extent we currently distribute our income to our stockholders and maintain our qualification as a REIT. We remain subject to state and local taxes on our income and property and to U.S. federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed income. As of December 31, 2023, we owned 569 buildings in 41 states with approximately 112.3 million rentable square feet, consisting of 493 warehouse/distribution buildings, 70 light manufacturing buildings, one flex/office building, and five Value Add Portfolio buildings. In addition, as of December 31, 2023, we had six development projects (which are not included in the building count noted above). While the majority of our portfolio consists of single-tenant properties, we also own a growing number of multi-tenant properties. As of December 31, 2023, our buildings were approximately 98.2% leased, with no single tenant accounting for more than approximately 2.9% of our total annualized base rental revenue and no single industry accounting for more than approximately 11.0% of our total annualized base rental revenue. We intend to maintain a diversified mix of tenants to limit our exposure to any single tenant or industry. As of December 31, 2023, our Operating Portfolio was approximately 98.4% leased. SL Rent Change on new and renewal leases together grew approximately 44.0% and 24.3% during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and our Cash Rent Change on new and renewal leases together grew approximately 31.0% and 14.3% during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We have fully integrated acquisition, leasing and operations platforms led by a senior management team with decades of industrial real estate experience. Our mission is to deliver attractive long-term stockholder returns in all market environments by growing cash flow through disciplined investment in high-quality real estate while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stag Industrial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.99.
PE Ratio
Stag Industrial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.9 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 5.37%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 28, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.16%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Stag Industrial is 792079 which is 20.25% below its average volume of 993238.
Moving Average
Stag Industrial’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $35.42 and below its 200-day moving average of $36.29.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 27.6% and a negative 28.6%, respectively.
4. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN)
6.4% sales growth and 30.5% return on equity
Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products. It operates through two segments, Telematics Services and Telematics Products. The Telematics services segment offers stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which enables to locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles for its subscribers; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. This segment also delivers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance, including the provision of traffic reports and directions, as well as information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities; and Connected Car, a service platform that includes a back-office application, a telematics device installed in the vehicle, mobile apps for IOS and Android users, and interface using the car infotainment screen, as well as usage based insurance and auto financing. This segment serves insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. The Telematics Products segment offers Base Site, a radio receiver that includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, and to control centers; Control Center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Azor, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.51.
PE Ratio
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.98 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 30.5%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 18, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.25%.
Moving Average
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $26.52 and below its 200-day moving average of $26.79.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.’s stock is valued at $25.04 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $31.01 and way above its 52-week low of $22.36.
