(VIANEWS) - Old National Bancorp (ONB), United Community Banks (UCBI), ICF International (ICFI) 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. Old National Bancorp (ONB)
120.6% sales growth and 5.34% return on equity
Old National Bancorp is the bank holding company of Old National Bank. It provides financial services for individual and business customers throughout the United States. Deposit accounts are accepted, with interest bearing checking and noninterest-bearing demands. It also accepts savings and time deposits. Loans such as residential equity lines of credit and consumer loans. Commercial loans and commercial real estate loans. Letters of credit and lease financing are available. It also offers automated teller machines cards and debit, along with telephone access and online banking. It operated 162 banks centers, primarily located in Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota. Old National Bancorp, which was established in 1834, is located in Evansville (Indiana).
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Old National Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.08.
PE Ratio
Old National Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.08 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 5.34%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 16.3% and 43.2%, respectively.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Old National Bancorp is 580843 which is 63.86% below its average volume of 1607240.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 103.3%, now sitting on 1.01B for the twelve trailing months.
2. United Community Banks (UCBI)
41.5% sales growth and 10.16% return on equity
United Community Banks, Inc. is a bank holding firm for United Community Bank, which provides numerous banking products and services. Checking, saving, money market and negotiable or withdrawal times are accepted. Certificates of Deposit can also be issued. The company offers loans in commercial, industrial, commercial, industrial, residential, construction, mortgage and home equity, direct auto loans and consumer direct loans. It also provides wealth management services, which include financial planning and customized portfolio management. They can also provide trust services to help manage fiduciary assets. The company offers insurance products including long-term and life insurance as well as tax-deferred and tax-deferred investments. Reinsurance is available on property insurance contracts. Payment processing, merchant wire transfer, private banks, and many other financial services are offered. The company serves small and medium-sized businesses as well as non-profit organisations. It operates in 193 markets across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina as well as Tennessee. United Community Banks, Inc., was established in 1950 in Blairsville, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Community Banks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.41.
PE Ratio
United Community Banks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.21 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 10.16%.3. ICF International (ICFI)
24.5% sales growth and 8.64% return on equity
ICF International, Inc. offers management, marketing, tech, and policy consultation and implementation services for government clients both in the United States as well as international. It conducts research on key policy and industry issues and trends; evaluates and measures results; provides advisory and strategic planning services for its clients to help them navigate technological, social, economic, and communication challenges. The company also creates, defines and implements policies and programs through various standard and custom methodologies. It conducts surveys, collects data, analyzes it, and offers business intelligence. The company also provides services to improve the customer experience and citizens' experiences; modernizes IT systems; cyber security solutions to support a range of cyber security missions, protect IT infrastructures from relentless threats; as well as designing, developing, and implementing technology systems and tools that are fundamental to the clients' mission and business performance. It also informs and engages clients' customers and constituents through branding, marketing, multichannel, strategic communications and reputation management. It serves the following markets: energy, environment and infrastructure, health, education and social programs, safety and security, as well as financial and consumer markets. The former name of the company was ICF Consulting Group Holdings, LLC. It changed its name in 2006 to ICF International, Inc. ICF International, Inc. was established in 1969. It is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ICF International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.62.
PE Ratio
ICF International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.64 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 8.64%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 9.8% and 28.6%, respectively.Volume
Today's last reported volume for ICF International is 187265 which is 107.12% above its average volume of 90410.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
ICF International's EBITDA is 61.67.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 7, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.49%.
4. Southwest Gas Corporation (SWX)
12.1% sales growth and 4.62% return on equity
Through its subsidiaries, Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. purchases, distributes, transports and transports natural gases in Arizona, Nevada, California. It operates two divisions: Natural Gas Operations, and Utility Infrastructure. It had 2123,000 customers in natural gas operations as of December 31, 2020. It also offers trenching, installation, replacement and maintenance services to energy distribution systems. Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., was founded in 1931. It is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southwest Gas Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.34.
PE Ratio
Southwest Gas Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.81 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 4.62%.Moving Average
Southwest Gas Corporation's value is way below its 50-day moving average of $79.82 and way under its 200-day moving average of $79.26.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 39.5%, now sitting on 4.39B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Southwest Gas Corporation's stock is valued at $69.75 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $95.62 and way higher than its 52-week low of $62.58.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Southwest Gas Corporation is 422246 which is 17.23% below its average volume of 510171.
5. Caesarstone Ltd. (CSTE)
9.4% sales growth and 4.01% return on equity
Caesarstone Ltd. and its affiliates develop, produce, and market engineered quartz surfaces. They are sold under Caesarstone in America, Australia, Canada and Latin America. The engineered quartz slabs of the company are used primarily in kitchen countertops for both remodeling and new building construction. The company's quartz slabs can also be used for vanity tops and wall panels as well as back splashes and floor tiles. It also sells porcelain under the Lioli brand, which is used for flooring and cladding. The company sells directly to sub-distributors and resellers, as well as indirectly via a network independent distributors. Caesarstone Sdot Yam Ltd. was the company's previous name. In June 2016, Caesarstone Ltd. took over that title. Caesarstone Ltd. was established in 1987. It is located in MP Menashe in Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Caesarstone Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.56.
PE Ratio
Caesarstone Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.34 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 4.01%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 15, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.35 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.76%.
Moving Average
Caesarstone Ltd.'s value is below its 50-day moving average of $9.77 and below its 200-day moving average of $10.37.6. Saia (SAIA)
9.1% sales growth and 27.74% return on equity
Saia, Inc., via its subsidiaries, is a North American transportation company. It offers less-than truckload service for shipment between 400-10,000 pounds and also other value-added services such as expedited and logistic services and non-asset trucksload. It owned or leased 176 facilities and had approximately 5,600 tractor and 19,300 trailers as of December 31, 2020. Before becoming Saia, Inc., the company was known previously as SCS Transportation, Inc. Saia, Inc. was established in 1924. It is located in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Saia has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.56.
PE Ratio
Saia has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.73 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 27.74%.Sales Growth
Saia's sales growth is 26% for the present quarter and 9.1% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Saia's EBITDA is 27.31.