(VIANEWS) - EOG Resources (EOG), Marriott International (MAR), Provident Financial Services (PFS) 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. EOG Resources (EOG)
22.7% sales growth and 26.43% return on equity
EOG Resources, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, explores for, develops, produces, and markets crude oil, and natural gas and natural gas liquids. Its principal producing areas are in New Mexico and Texas in the United States; and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As of December 31, 2021, it had total estimated net proved reserves of 3,747 million barrels of oil equivalent, including 1,548 million barrels (MMBbl) of crude oil and condensate reserves; 829 MMBbl of natural gas liquid reserves; and 8,222 billion cubic feet of natural gas reserves. The company was formerly known as Enron Oil & Gas Company. EOG Resources, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings per Share
EOG Resources' trailing 12 month EPS is $-1.04.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability of a company relative to shareholders' equity, was 26.43%.2. Marriott International (MAR)
21.4% sales growth and 217.37% return on equity
Marriott International, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, and timeshare properties worldwide. The company operates through U.S. and Canada, and International segments. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, EDITION, Bulgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Delta Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Westin, Renaissance, Le Méridien, Autograph Collection, Gaylord Hotels, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield by Marriott, SpringHill Suites, Four Points, TownePlace Suites, Aloft, AC Hotels by Marriott, Protea Hotels, Element, and Moxy brand names. As of February 15, 2022, it operated approximately 7,989 properties under 30 hotel brands in 139 countries and territories. Marriott International, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Marriott International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.82.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 217.37%.3. Provident Financial Services (PFS)
21.4% sales growth and 10.15% return on equity
Provident Financial Services, Inc. is the holding company of Provident Bank. It provides various banking services for individuals, families, businesses, and corporations in the United States. Deposit products offered by the company include checking, savings, interest bearing checking, money market deposits, certificate of deposit accounts and IRA products. The company's loan portfolio includes commercial real estate loans secured by multi-family apartments, office buildings and retail or industrial properties. It also offers fixed-rate and adjustable rate mortgage loans. Commercial construction loans are available. Consumer loans include home equity loans and home equity lines, as well as personal and vehicle loans. It also provides cash management services, including remote deposit capture and payroll origination. Escrow account management and online and mobile banking are available. It also offers wealth management services, including trust and estate administration and financial planning. The company also sells annuities and insurance products. It is also a real-estate investment trust that acquires mortgage loans and other real property assets. Additionally, it manages and sells properties purchased through foreclosure. It had 83 fully-service branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as of December 31, 2019. It was established in Jersey City in New Jersey in 1839.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Provident Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Provident Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.26 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 10.15%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
At 05:22 EST Provident Financial Services stock was valued at $22.37, which is way lower than its 52 week high of $26.04 but much higher than its low 52-week of $19.18.
Sales Growth
Provident Financial Services's sales growth is 22.3% for the present quarter and 21.4% for the next.
4. Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)
8.2% sales growth and 25.72% return on equity
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. offers technology solutions and payment processing service primarily to financial institutions in the United States. It offers transaction and information processing services for banks, from small community institutions to large multi-billion dollar asset institutions, under the Jack Henry Banking name; core data processing for different credit unions under Symitar; and special financial performance, imaging, payments processing, information security, risk management, retail delivery and online solutions to corporate entities and financial institutions. The company also offers a range of integrated apps that can process loan and deposit transactions. It also maintains centralized client/member data. SilverLake is a strong, commercial-focused banking product. CIF 20/20 for banks, which provides a parametric, user-friendly system that banks can use. Core Director for banks, is a cost-effective system that allows for point-and click operation. Symitar, the company's business brand, offers Episys, which is robustly designed for credit cooperatives. CruiseNet, on the other hand, is primarily a cost-efficient solution for credit unions. The company also offers electronic payments solutions, works with credit unions to implement, train, and supports them. Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a Missouri-based company that was established in 1976.
Earnings per Share
Jack Henry & Associates' trailing 12 months EPS is $5.02.
PE Ratio
Jack Henry & Associates' trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 35.23. The purchaser of the shares is investing $35.23 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a business, was 25.72%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
Jack Henry & Associates stock was valued at $176.84 at 05.22 EST at 05.22 EST. This is way below its 52 week high of $212.62, and far above its 52 week low of $155.44.
5. ChannelAdvisor Corporation (ECOM)
7.7% sales growth and 25.85% return on equity
ChannelAdvisor Corporation provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions in the United States and internationally. SaaS is a cloud platform which helps retailers and brands to increase their online sales by connecting with customers around the globe, expanding their sales channels and optimizing their operations to maximize their competitiveness. The company's solutions range from Marketplaces module to connect customers with third-party marketplaces to Digital Marketing module which allows customers to search for shopping websites that will allow them to list products online. It also provides a Where to Buy service that allows companies to give information to their Web visitors and digital marketing audience about authorized resellers who carry their products. Product Intelligence is a solution that gives brands insights into online product assortment, price trends and coverage gaps. Customers include brands, retailers and advertising agencies who use the company's solutions for their clients. It was established in 2001 in Morrisville in North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ChannelAdvisor Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.63.
PE Ratio
ChannelAdvisor Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.65 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 25.85%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 9.5% and positive 6.9% for the next.Moving Average
ChannelAdvisor Corporation's value is above its 50-day moving average of $22.88 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $17.21.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3%, now sitting on 172.12M for the twelve trailing months.