(VIANEWS) – Moelis & Company (MC), Banco Santander (BSAC), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) 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. Moelis & Company (MC)
51.3% sales growth and 3.69% return on equity
Moelis & Company, an investment bank, provides strategic and financial advisory services in the United States and internationally. It advises clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets advisory, and other corporate finance matters. The company offers its services to public multinational corporations, governments, financial sponsors, middle market private companies, and individual entrepreneurs. It has strategic alliances with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.; and Alfaro, Dávila y Scherer, S.C. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Moelis & Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.15.
PE Ratio
Moelis & Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 452.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $452.87 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 3.69%.
Moving Average
Moelis & Company’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $65.59 and way above its 200-day moving average of $57.75.
2. Banco Santander (BSAC)
20.4% sales growth and 17.76% return on equity
Banco Santander-Chile, together with its subsidiaries, provides commercial and retail banking products and services in Chile. It operates through Retail Banking, Middle-Market, and Corporate Investment Banking segments. The company offers debit and credit cards, checking accounts, and savings products; consumer, automobile, commercial, mortgage, and government-guaranteed loans; and Chilean peso and foreign currency denominated loans to finance various commercial transactions, trade, foreign currency forward contracts, and credit lines. It also provides mutual funds, insurance and stock brokerage, foreign exchange, leasing, factoring, financial consulting, investment management, foreign trade and mortgage financing, treasury, and transactional services, as well as specialized services to finance projects for the real estate industry. In addition, the company offers short-term financing and fund raising, and brokerage services, as well as derivatives, securitization, and other tailor-made products. It serves individuals, small to middle-sized entities, companies, and large corporations, as well as universities, government entities, and local and regional governments. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 358 branches, which include 220 under the Santander brand name, 19 under the Select brand name, 32 specialized branches for the middle market, and 28 as auxiliary and payment centers, as well as 1,199 ATMs. Banco Santander-Chile was incorporated in 1977 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Banco Santander has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.93.
PE Ratio
Banco Santander has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.51 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 17.76%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 378.6% and 57.1%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Banco Santander’s stock is valued at $20.28 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $21.43 and way above its 52-week low of $16.89.
3. Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)
20.2% sales growth and 31.96% return on equity
Texas Roadhouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates and franchises Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33 restaurants. As of December 29, 2020, it operated 537 domestic restaurants and 97 franchise restaurants. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.51.
PE Ratio
Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.94 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 31.96%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 4, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.38 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.35%.
Moving Average
Texas Roadhouse’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $169.42 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $156.40.
4. Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)
19.3% sales growth and 12.24% return on equity
Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as the bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank that provides various banking products and related services primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada. It operates through Commercial and Consumer Related segments. The company offers deposit products, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit accounts; demand deposits; and treasury management and residential mortgage products and services. It also offers commercial and industrial loan products, such as working capital lines of credit, loans to technology companies, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse lines, equipment loans and leases, and other commercial loans; commercial real estate loans, which are secured by multi-family residential properties, professional offices, industrial facilities, retail centers, hotels, and other commercial properties; construction and land development loans for single family and multi-family residential projects, industrial/warehouse properties, office buildings, retail centers, medical office facilities, and residential lot developments; and consumer loans. In addition, the company provides other financial services, such as internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, funds transfer and other digital payment offerings, lock box services, courier, and cash management services. Further, it holds certain investment securities, municipal and non-profit loans, and leases; invests primarily in low-income housing tax credits and small business investment corporations; and holds certain real estate loans and related securities. Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Alliance Bancorporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.64.
PE Ratio
Western Alliance Bancorporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.46 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 12.24%.
5. Alphabet (GOOG)
11% sales growth and 30.87% return on equity
Alphabet Inc. provides various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment offers products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, hardware, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play store; and Fitbit wearable devices, Google Nest home products, Pixel phones, and other devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube non-advertising services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, platform, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells health technology and internet services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alphabet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.98.
PE Ratio
Alphabet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.15 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 30.87%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.6%, now sitting on 328.28B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 9, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.47%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 30.5% and 23.8%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Alphabet is 11435300 which is 35.85% below its average volume of 17828500.
Previous days news about Alphabet(GOOG)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 16 October, "The AI landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with tech giants like Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) -owned Google, NVIDIA (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) and Oracle (ORCL Quick QuoteORCL – Free Report) making significant investments in the healthcare sector. "
- According to FXStreet on Wednesday, 16 October, "The earnings season is full swing and we note the release of the earnings reports of Netflix (NFLX) tomorrow, Procter & Gamble (#PG), BHP Group (#BHPGroup) on Friday and highlight Google’s Alphabet (GOOGL) next Tuesday, while next Wednesday besides Tesla (TSLA) we also get Coca Cola’s (KO), Boeing’s (BA) and IBM’s (IBM) earnings reports."
- According to Business Insider on Tuesday, 15 October, "More generally, the longer that Waymo stays an Alphabet subsidiary, the greater the likelihood is that Uber wins as a transportation Aggregator," Thompson wrote. "
6. The Kraft Heinz (KHC)
7.1% sales growth and 3.87% return on equity
The Kraft Heinz Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in North America and internationally. Its products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products under the Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Heinz, ABC, Master, Quero, Kraft, Golden Circle, Wattie's, Pudliszki, and Plasmon brands. It sells its products through its own sales organizations, as well as through independent brokers, agents, and distributors to chain, wholesale, cooperative, and independent grocery accounts; convenience, value, and club stores; pharmacies and drug stores; mass merchants; foodservice distributors; institutions, including hotels, restaurants, bakeries, hospitals, health care facilities, and government agencies; and online through various e-commerce platforms and retailers. The company was formerly known as H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation and changed its name to The Kraft Heinz Company in July 2015. The Kraft Heinz Company was founded in 1869 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Kraft Heinz has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.31.
PE Ratio
The Kraft Heinz has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.56 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 3.87%.
Sales Growth
The Kraft Heinz’s sales growth for the next quarter is 7.1%.
Moving Average
The Kraft Heinz’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $35.14 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $35.43.
7. Universal Stainless & Alloy Products (USAP)
6.3% sales growth and 7.6% return on equity
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets semi-finished and finished specialty steel products in the United States and internationally. Its products include stainless steel, nickel alloys, tool steel, and various other alloyed steels. The company offers semi-finished and finished long products in the form of ingots, blooms, billets, and bars; flat rolled products, such as slabs and plates; and customized shapes primarily for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which are cold rolled from purchased coiled strip, flat bar, or extruded bar. Its semi-finished long products are primarily used to produce rods; and finished bar products that are principally used by OEMs and by service center customers for distribution to various end users. The company also offers conversion services on materials supplied by its customers. Its products are used in aerospace, power generation, oil and gas, heavy equipment, general, and automotive industries, as well as in the manufacturing of equipment for food handling, health and medical, chemical processing, and pollution control; and manufacturing of metals, plastics, paper and aluminum extrusions, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and optics. The company sells its products to service centers, forgers, rerollers, and OEMs. Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Stainless & Alloy Products has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.82.
PE Ratio
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.79 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 7.6%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 19.9%, now sitting on 311.46M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products’s stock is valued at $39.66 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $42.90 and way above its 52-week low of $11.13.
Moving Average
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $38.69 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $28.72.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 410% and 285.2%, respectively.
