Atmos Energy Corporation And 3 Other Stocks Have High Sales Growth And An Above 3% Return on Equity

(VIANEWS) – Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC), Randgold (GOLD) 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. Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)

35.1% sales growth and 9.16% return on equity

Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately three million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 71,558 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage reservoirs in Texas; and provides ancillary services to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 5,684 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.63.

PE Ratio

Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.49 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 9.16%.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 13.8% and 3.7%, respectively.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Atmos Energy Corporation’s stock is valued at $115.98 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $125.28 and way higher than its 52-week low of $101.00.

Dividend Yield

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 24, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.22 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.76%.

Sales Growth

Atmos Energy Corporation’s sales growth for the next quarter is 35.1%.

2. Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC)

28.9% sales growth and 19.19% return on equity

Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. is a closed ended fund launched and managed by Eagle Point Credit Management LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations consisting primarily of below investment grade U.S. senior secured loans. Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. was formed on March 24, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Eagle Point Credit Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.75.

PE Ratio

Eagle Point Credit Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.77 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 19.19%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Eagle Point Credit Company is 969633 which is 21.77% above its average volume of 796237.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 27.9%, now sitting on 147.96M for the twelve trailing months.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Eagle Point Credit Company’s stock is valued at $10.09 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $10.58 and way above its 52-week low of $8.60.

Moving Average

Eagle Point Credit Company’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $10.15 and above its 200-day moving average of $9.90.

3. Randgold (GOLD)

25.6% sales growth and 6.83% return on equity

Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the exploration, mine development, production, and sale of gold and copper properties in Canada and internationally. The company also explores and sells silver and energy materials. It has ownership interests in producing gold mines located in Argentina, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Mali, Tanzania, and the United States. The company also has ownership interests in producing copper mines located in Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Zambia; and various other projects located in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Barrick Gold Corporation was founded in 1983 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Randgold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.72.

PE Ratio

Randgold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.83 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 6.83%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.9%, now sitting on 11.5B for the twelve trailing months.

Moving Average

Randgold’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $16.96 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $16.37.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Randgold’s stock is valued at $17.88 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $18.95 and way higher than its 52-week low of $13.76.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Randgold is 48699400 which is 116.28% above its average volume of 22516000.

Previous days news about Randgold(GOLD)

  • According to Zacks on Friday, 12 July, "The merger with Randgold also fortified GOLD’s position in the industry, now owning top-tier assets. "

4. Portland General Electric Co (POR)

10.9% sales growth and 8% return on equity

Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon. The company operates seven thermal plants; seven hydroelectric plants; and two wind farms. As of December 31, 2019, it owned an electric transmission system consisting of 1,264 circuit miles, including 287 circuit miles of 500 kilovolt line, 423 circuit miles of 230 kilovolt line, and 554 miles of 115 kilovolt line. The company has 27,755 circuit miles of distribution lines. It also purchases and sells wholesale natural gas in the United States and Canada. The company serves approximately 895,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 51 cities. Portland General Electric Company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Portland General Electric Co has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.6.

PE Ratio

Portland General Electric Co has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.38 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%.

Dividend Yield

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 24, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.71%.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 43.6% and 50%, respectively.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Portland General Electric Co is 180585 which is 81.36% below its average volume of 969144.

Sales Growth

Portland General Electric Co’s sales growth is 24.3% for the present quarter and 10.9% for the next.

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