(VIANEWS) – Amgen (AMGN), Knowles Corporation (KN), Agilysys (AGYS) 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. Amgen (AMGN)
18.7% sales growth and 135.79% return on equity
Amgen Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics worldwide. The company's principal products include Enbrel to treat plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis; Otezla for the treatment of adult patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet's disease; Prolia to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; XGEVA for skeletal-related events prevention; Repatha, which reduces the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization; Nplate for the treatment of patients with immune thrombocytopenia; KYPROLIS to treat patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma; Aranesp to treat a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells and anemia; EVENITY for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal for men and women; Vectibix to treat patients with wild-type RAS metastatic colorectal cancer; BLINCYTO for the treatment of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia; TEPEZZA to treat thyroid eye disease; and KRYSTEXXA for the treatment of chronic refractory gout. It also markets other products, including Neulasta, MVASI, AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA, TEZSPIRE, Parsabiv, Aimovig, LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS, EPOGEN, KANJINTI, TAVNEOS, RAVICTI, UPLIZNA and PROCYSBI. The company serves healthcare providers, including physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, and pharmacies. It distributes its products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors, as well as direct-to-consumer channels. The company has collaboration agreements with AstraZeneca plc for the development and commercialization of TEZSPIRE; Novartis Pharma AG to develop and commercialize Aimovig; UCB for the development and commercialization of EVENITY; Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. for rocatinlimab development and commercialization; and BeiGene, Ltd. for oncology products expansion and development. Amgen Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Amgen has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.48.
PE Ratio
Amgen has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.42 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 135.79%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 19.8%, now sitting on 28.19B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Amgen’s stock is valued at $267.28 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $329.72 and way higher than its 52-week low of $211.71.
2. Knowles Corporation (KN)
18.2% sales growth and 7.14% return on equity
Knowles Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions for the mobile consumer electronics, communications, medtech, defense, automotive, and industrial markets worldwide. It operates in two segments, Audio and Precision Devices (PD). The Audio segment designs and manufactures audio products, including microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio processors, and software and algorithms used in applications that serve the mobile, ear, and Internet of Things markets. The PD segment designs and delivers capacitor products and radio frequency solutions that are used in applications, such as power supplies and medical implants, satellite communication, and radar systems, as well as our telecommunications infrastructure customers. The company also provides single layer electronic components to the telecommunication, fiber optics, and defense markets. It sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and to their contract manufacturers and suppliers, as well as through distributors. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Knowles Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.79.
PE Ratio
Knowles Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.1 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 7.14%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Knowles Corporation is 141025 which is 74.1% below its average volume of 544524.
Sales Growth
Knowles Corporation’s sales growth is 35.3% for the ongoing quarter and 18.2% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Knowles Corporation’s stock is valued at $15.88 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $18.48 and way higher than its 52-week low of $12.78.
3. Agilysys (AGYS)
17.6% sales growth and 46.29% return on equity
Agilysys, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a developer and marketer of hardware and software products and services to the hospitality industry in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and India. It offers point of sale, property management systems, payment, inventory and procurement, reservations and venue management, activity management, document management, and analytics and marketing loyalty solutions to enhance guest experience. The company also provides technical software support, maintenance, and subscription services; and professional services. It offers its solutions for gaming, hotels, resorts and cruise, corporate foodservice management, restaurants, universities, stadia, and healthcare. The company was formerly known as Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc. and changed its name to Agilysys, Inc. in 2003. Agilysys, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agilysys has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.24.
PE Ratio
Agilysys has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.15 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 46.29%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 7.7% and 50%, respectively.
4. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)
16.5% sales growth and 50.68% return on equity
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of February 21, 2024, it operated 65 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Royal Caribbean Cruises has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.31.
PE Ratio
Royal Caribbean Cruises has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.23 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 50.68%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 2760970 which is 0.36% below its average volume of 2771210.
Sales Growth
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s sales growth is 17.2% for the ongoing quarter and 16.5% for the next.
5. Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)
14.5% sales growth and 3.47% return on equity
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading retail tenants. As of June 30, 2020, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 936 properties, located in 46 states and containing approximately 18.4 million square feet of gross leasable area. The common stock of Agree Realty Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC".
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.7.
PE Ratio
Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.27 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 3.47%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 29, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.3%.
Moving Average
Agree Realty Corporation’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $56.61 and below its 200-day moving average of $59.37.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Agree Realty Corporation is 1111350 which is 3.86% above its average volume of 1069950.
6. NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
11.4% sales growth and 7.12% return on equity
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility Operations; Natural Gas Utility Operations; and Other. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities. The company operates 6,597 miles of electric transmission and 18,534 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 121 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,235 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,099 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 135 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,308 miles of electric transmission and 2,342 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota with approximately 121 transmission and distribution substations; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,545 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. The company serves approximately 764,200 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Corporation was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NorthWestern Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.22.
PE Ratio
NorthWestern Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.61 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
NorthWestern Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $49.08 and under its 200-day moving average of $50.47.
7. Texas Pacific Land (TPL)
10.6% sales growth and 44.67% return on equity
Texas Pacific Land Corporation engages in the land and resource management, and water services and operations businesses. The company owns a 1/128th nonparticipating perpetual oil and gas royalty interest (NPRI) under approximately 85,000 acres of land; a 1/16th NPRI under approximately 371,000 acres of land; and approximately 4,000 additional net royalty acres, total of approximately 195,000 NRA located in the western part of Texas. The Land and Resource Management segment manages surface acres of land, and oil and gas royalty interest in West Texas. This segment also engages in easements, such as transporting oil, gas and related hydrocarbons, power line and utility, and subsurface wellbore easements. In addition, this segment leases its land for processing, storage, and compression facilities and roads; and is involved in sale of materials, such as caliche, sand, and other material, as well as sells land. The Water Services and Operations segment provides full-service water offerings, including water sourcing, produced-water treatment, infrastructure development, and disposal solutions to operators in the Permian Basin. This segment also holds produced water royalties. Texas Pacific Land Corporation was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Texas Pacific Land has a trailing twelve months EPS of $17.56.
PE Ratio
Texas Pacific Land has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.49 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 44.67%.
Moving Average
Texas Pacific Land’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $554.58 and above its 200-day moving average of $557.84.
8. Verra Mobility Corporation (VRRM)
7% sales growth and 17.48% return on equity
Verra Mobility Corporation provides smart mobility technology solutions and services in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It operates through two segments, Government Solutions and Commercial Services. The Government Solutions segment offers automated safety solutions, including services and technologies that enable photo enforcement through road safety camera programs, which detects and process traffic violations related to red light, speed, school bus, and city bus lanes. This segment serves municipalities, counties, school districts, and law enforcement agencies. The Commercial Services segment provides automated toll and violations management, and title and registration solutions to rental car companies, fleet management companies, and other large fleet owners. The company is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Verra Mobility Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.36.
PE Ratio
Verra Mobility Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 65.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $65.25 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 17.48%.
Sales Growth
Verra Mobility Corporation’s sales growth is 5.8% for the current quarter and 7% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.4%, now sitting on 817.31M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Verra Mobility Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $23.35 and way above its 200-day moving average of $21.14.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Verra Mobility Corporation’s stock is valued at $23.49 at 20:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $25.57 and way higher than its 52-week low of $16.22.
