(VIANEWS) – Microsoft (MSFT), Alamos Gold (AGI), Paysign (PAYS) 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. Microsoft (MSFT)
31.5% sales growth and 38.49% return on equity
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Microsoft has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.04.
PE Ratio
Microsoft has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.22 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 38.49%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Microsoft’s stock is valued at $421.90 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $468.35 and way above its 52-week low of $309.45.
Previous days news about Microsoft(MSFT)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 10 July, "Considering the huge growth opportunity in the AI space, Infosys is continuously focusing on enhancing its Topaz capabilities through partnerships with the likes of NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , Microsoft and Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) Google.", "This strategic alliance aims to overhaul Sector Alarm’s core enterprise business systems by migrating its on-premises Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") platform to Microsoft Corporation’s (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 10 July, "MongoDB has expanded Atlas’ global reach to 117 cloud regions across major providers, including Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) -owned Google Cloud, Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) -owned Amazon Web Services and Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) Azure. "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 9 July, "Amazon’s peers like Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) , Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) and Alibaba (BABA Quick QuoteBABA – Free Report) are also leaving no stone unturned to expand their presence, given the booming scenario in APAC."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 10 July, "In the past two years, Logitech has certified its peripherals to operate seamlessly with Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) and Intel (INTC Quick QuoteINTC – Free Report) products. "
2. Alamos Gold (AGI)
27.8% sales growth and 7.12% return on equity
Alamos Gold Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and extraction of gold deposits in North America. It also explores for silver and precious metals. The company's flagship project is the Young-Davidson mine, which includes contiguous mineral leases and claims totaling 11,000 acres located in Northern Ontario, Canada. It also holds interests in a portfolio of development stage projects in Turkey, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The company was formerly known as AuRico Gold Inc. and changed its name to Alamos Gold Inc. in July 2015. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alamos Gold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.52.
PE Ratio
Alamos Gold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.99 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 7.12%.
Moving Average
Alamos Gold’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $15.85 and way above its 200-day moving average of $13.69.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.64%.
Sales Growth
Alamos Gold’s sales growth is 7.5% for the present quarter and 27.8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Alamos Gold’s stock is valued at $15.60 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $17.29 and way above its 52-week low of $10.78.
3. Paysign (PAYS)
17.8% sales growth and 33.35% return on equity
PaySign, Inc. provides prepaid card products and processing services under the PaySign brand for corporate, consumer, and government applications. It offers various services, such as transaction processing, cardholder enrollment, value loading, cardholder account management, reporting, and customer service through PaySign, a card processing platform. The company also develops prepaid card programs for corporate incentive and rewards, including consumer rebates, donor compensation, clinical trials, healthcare reimbursement payments, and pharmaceutical payment assistance; and payroll or general purpose reloadable cards, as well as gift or incentive cards. In addition, it offers Per Diem, Corporate Expense, and Business Travel Cards that allows businesses, and non–profits and government agencies the ability to control employee spending while reducing administration costs by eliminating the need for traditional expense reports. Further, the company provides payment claims processing and other administrative services; pharmacy-based voucher and copay, and medical claims and debit-based affordability programs; PaySign Premier, a demand deposit account debit card; and payment solution for source plasma collection centers, as well as customer service center and PaySign Communications Suite services. Its principal target markets for processing services comprise prepaid card issuers, retail and private-label issuers, small third-party processors, and small and mid-size financial institutions in the United States and Mexico. The company was formerly known as 3PEA International, Inc. and changed its name to PaySign, Inc. in April 2019. PaySign, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Paysign has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.13.
PE Ratio
Paysign has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.15 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 33.35%.
4. Kadant (KAI)
12.2% sales growth and 15.35% return on equity
Kadant Inc. supplies equipment and critical components worldwide. The company's Papermaking Systems segment develops, manufactures, and markets custom-engineered stock-preparation systems and equipment for the preparation of wastepaper for conversion into recycled paper and balers, as well as related equipment used in the processing of recyclable and waste materials; and fluid-handling systems and equipment used in industrial piping systems to compensate for movement, as well as to transfer fluid, power, and data. This segment also offers doctoring systems and equipment, and related consumables to enhance the operation of paper machines and other industrial processes; and filtration and cleaning systems for draining, purifying, and recycling process water, as well as cleaning fabrics, belts, and rolls in various process industries. Its Wood Processing Systems segment develops, manufactures, and markets debarkers, stranders, chippers, logging machinery, and related equipment used in the harvesting and production of lumber and oriented strand board, an engineered wood panel product used primarily in home construction. The company's Material Handling Systems segment develops, manufactures, and markets material handling equipment and systems, such as idler rolls, conveyors, vibratory screens, and flow aids to various process industries, including mining, aggregates, food processing, packaging, and pulp and paper industries. It also manufactures and sells biodegradable absorbent granules for use as carriers in agricultural, home lawn and garden, professional lawn, and turf and ornamental applications, as well as for oil and grease absorption. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Kadant has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.59.
PE Ratio
Kadant has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.86 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 15.35%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Kadant’s stock is valued at $295.93 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $354.02 and way higher than its 52-week low of $196.99.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 11, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.43%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.4%, now sitting on 976.89M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Kadant’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $281.30 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $276.11.
5. Franklin Resources (BEN)
8% sales growth and 7.75% return on equity
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Franklin Resources, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Hyderabad, India.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Franklin Resources has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.73.
PE Ratio
Franklin Resources has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.79 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 7.75%.
Moving Average
Franklin Resources’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $23.41 and way below its 200-day moving average of $25.45.
6. Primerica (PRI)
5.3% sales growth and 28.56% return on equity
Primerica, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products to middle income households in the United States and Canada. The company operates in three segments: Term Life Insurance; Investment and Savings Products; and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. It underwrites individual term life insurance products. The company also provides mutual funds and various retirement plans, managed investments, variable and fixed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, and segregated funds. In addition, it offers auto and homeowners' insurance, home automation solutions, and mortgage loans; ID theft defense services; and insurance products, including supplemental medical and dental, accidental death, and disability for small businesses. Further, the company provides prepaid legal services that assist subscribers with legal matters, such as drafting wills, living wills and powers of attorney, trial defense, and motor vehicle-related matters. It distributes and sells its products through licensed sales representatives. Primerica, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Primerica has a trailing twelve months EPS of $16.42.
PE Ratio
Primerica has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.17 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 28.56%.
Moving Average
Primerica’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $225.84 and above its 200-day moving average of $221.44.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 11.5% and 8.6%, respectively.
