(VIANEWS) – Badger Meter (BMI), ProLogis (PLD), MiMedx Group (MDXG) 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. Badger Meter (BMI)
13.7% sales growth and 18.66% return on equity
Badger Meter, Inc. manufactures and markets flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and internationally. It offers mechanical or static water meters, and related radio and software technologies and services to municipal water utilities. The company also provides flow instrumentation products, including meters, valves, and other sensing instruments to measure and control fluids going through a pipe or pipeline, including water, air, steam, oil, and other liquids and gases to original equipment manufacturers as the primary flow measurement device within a product or system, as well as through manufacturers' representatives. Its flow instrumentation products are used in water/wastewater, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and corporate sustainability markets. In addition, the company offers ORION Migratable for automatic meter reading; ORION (SE) for traditional fixed network applications; and ORION Cellular for infrastructure-free fixed network meter reading solution, as well as BEACON advanced metering analytics, a secure cloud-hosted software suite that establishes alerts for specific conditions and allows consumer engagement tools that permit end water customers to view and manage their water usage activity. It also serves water utilities, industrial, and other industries. The company sells its products directly, as well as through resellers and representatives. Badger Meter, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Badger Meter has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.89.
PE Ratio
Badger Meter has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.19 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 18.66%.
Moving Average
Badger Meter’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $147.11 and above its 200-day moving average of $140.12.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Badger Meter’s EBITDA is 6.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Badger Meter is 113225 which is 28.7% below its average volume of 158818.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 23, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.95 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.66%.
Previous days news about Badger Meter(BMI)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 16 November, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space are Guidewire Software (GWRE Quick QuoteGWRE – Free Report) , Flex (FLEX Quick QuoteFLEX – Free Report) and Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 17 November, "Some other top-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks & Technology sector are NVIDIA (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , Flex (FLEX Quick QuoteFLEX – Free Report) , and Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 16 November, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space are Guidewire Software (GWRE Quick QuoteGWRE – Free Report) , Flex (FLEX Quick QuoteFLEX – Free Report) and Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 16 November, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) and Arista Networks (ANET Quick QuoteANET – Free Report) . ", "While Badger Meter sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Arista Networks has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 16 November, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) , Arista Networks (ANET Quick QuoteANET – Free Report) and Salesforce (CRM Quick QuoteCRM – Free Report) . ", "While Badger Meter sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Arista Networks and Salesforce carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. "
2. ProLogis (PLD)
13.5% sales growth and 6.53% return on equity
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. At September 30, 2023, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.2 billion square feet (114 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 6,700 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ProLogis has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.14.
PE Ratio
ProLogis has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.08 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 6.53%.
3. MiMedx Group (MDXG)
13.2% sales growth and 5.2% return on equity
MiMedx Group, Inc. develops and distributes placental tissue allografts for various sectors of healthcare. It processes the human placental tissues utilizing its patented and proprietary PURION process to produce allografts. The company's patented and proprietary processing method employs aseptic processing techniques in addition to terminal sterilization. Its products include EpiFix, a semi-permeable protective barrier membrane product used for the treatment of chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, and burns; AmnioFix, a semi-permeable protective barrier membrane product for the treatment of wounds related to surgical procedures; EpiCord and AmnioCord that are dehydrated human umbilical cord allografts intended for homologous applications; and AmnioFill that consists of particles of connective tissue matrix derived from placental disc and placental membranes. The company's products have applications primarily in the areas of wound care, burn, surgical, and non-operative sports medicine sectors of healthcare. It also sells allografts for dental applications on an original equipment manufacturer basis. The company sells its products through direct sales force and independent sales agents, as well as through independent distributors primarily in the United States. MiMedx Group, Inc. is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MiMedx Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.02.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 5.2%.
4. Towers Watson & Co (TW)
11.8% sales growth and 7.36% return on equity
Tradeweb Markets Inc. builds and operates electronic marketplaces in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company's marketplaces facilitate trading in a range of asset classes, including rates, credit, money markets, and equities. It offers pre-trade data and analytics, trade execution, and trade processing, as well as post-trade data, analytics, and reporting services. The company provides flexible order and trading systems to institutional investors. It also offers a range of electronic, voice, and hybrid platforms to dealers and financial institutions on electronic or hybrid markets with Dealerweb platform; and trading solutions for financial advisory firms and traders with Tradeweb Direct platform. The company serves in the institutional, wholesale, and retail client sectors. Its customers include asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, central banks, banks and dealers, proprietary trading firms, retail brokerage and financial advisory firms, and regional dealers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Tradeweb Markets Inc. operates a subsidiary of Refinitiv Parent Limited.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Towers Watson & Co has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.72.
PE Ratio
Towers Watson & Co has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 53.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $53.93 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 7.36%.
5. Ulta Beauty (ULTA)
9.5% sales growth and 66.08% return on equity
Ulta Beauty, Inc. operate specialty retail stores selling cosmetics, fragrance, haircare and skincare products, and related accessories and services in the United States. It offers broad assortment of branded and private label beauty products including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products, professional hair products, and salon styling tools; and salon services, including hair, skin, makeup, and brow services, as well as nail services. The company's private label products comprises Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products; and the Ulta Beauty branded gifts. It also distributes its products through its stores, website, and mobile applications. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ulta Beauty has a trailing twelve months EPS of $24.9.
PE Ratio
Ulta Beauty has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.32 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 66.08%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 15, 2012, the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.39%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Ulta Beauty’s EBITDA is 51.17.
Sales Growth
Ulta Beauty’s sales growth for the next quarter is 9.5%.
6. Meta Platforms (META)
8.2% sales growth and 22.27% return on equity
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.33.
PE Ratio
Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.48 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 22.27%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 156.8% and 47.7%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Meta Platforms is 6402070 which is 68.9% below its average volume of 20589400.
Previous days news about Meta Platforms(META)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 16 November, "Per the new regulatory filing, several hedge funds expanded their bets on big technology stocks, including Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) , Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) and Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 16 November, "In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) and GIII Apparel Group (GIII Quick QuoteGIII – Free Report) .", "Hence, from an investment perspective, we have highlighted Microsoft, Meta Platforms and GIII Apparel Group, which are most likely to make the most of less inflationary pressure. "
- According to VentureBeat on Thursday, 16 November, "The move was cheered by Meta Platforms AI pioneer Yann LeCun on X (formerly Twitter)."
- According to FXStreet on Friday, 17 November, "This is more notable since Coatue trimmed stakes in nearly all of the Magnificent 7 stocks except Meta Platforms (META)."
- According to MarketWatch on Friday, 17 November, "William Watts provides , Microsoft Corp. , Amazon.com Inc. , Nvidia Corp. , Alphabet Inc. , Meta Platforms Inc. and Tesla Inc. . "
7. Stag Industrial (STAG)
6.6% sales growth and 5.29% return on equity
STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE: STAG) is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition and operation of single-tenant, industrial properties throughout the United States. By targeting this type of property, STAG has developed an investment strategy that helps investors find a powerful balance of income plus growth.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stag Industrial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.01.
PE Ratio
Stag Industrial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.41 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 5.29%.
8. Urban Outfitters (URBN)
6.1% sales growth and 12.28% return on equity
Urban Outfitters, Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale of general consumer products. The company operates through three segments: Retail, wholesale, and Subscription. It operates Urban Outfitters stores, which offer women's and men's fashion apparel, activewear, intimates, footwear, accessories, home goods, electronics, and beauty products for young adults aged 18 to 28; and Anthropologie stores that provide women's casual apparel, accessories, intimates, shoes, and home furnishings, as well as gifts, decorative items, and beauty and wellness products for women aged 28 to 45. The company also operates Bhldn stores, which offer heirloom quality wedding gowns, bridesmaid frocks, party dresses, assorted jewelry, headpieces, footwear, lingerie, and decorations; and Terrain stores that provide lifestyle home products, garden and outdoor living products, antiques, live plants, flowers, wellness products, and accessories. In addition, it operates Free People retail stores, which offer casual women's apparel, intimates, activewear, shoes, accessories, home products, gifts, and beauty and wellness products for young women aged 25 to 30; restaurants; and women's apparel subscription rental service under the Nuuly brand name. The company serves its customers directly through retail stores, Websites, mobile applications, catalogs and customer contact centers, franchised or third-party operated stores, and digital businesses. As of January 31, 2021, it operated 247 Urban Outfitters, 237 Anthropologie Group, and 149 Free People stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe; and 11 restaurants. The company is also involved in the wholesale of young women's contemporary casual apparel, intimates, activewear, and shoes under the Free People brand; and home goods through department and specialty stores worldwide. The company was founded in 1970 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Urban Outfitters has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.41.
PE Ratio
Urban Outfitters has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.86 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 12.28%.
Previous days news about Urban Outfitters(URBN)
- Urban outfitters (urbn) to report Q3 earnings: what to expect. According to Zacks on Thursday, 16 November, "Our proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Urban Outfitters this time around. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 17 November, "Our proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Urban Outfitters this time around. "
- Exploring analyst estimates for urban outfitters (urbn) Q3 earnings, beyond revenue and EPS. According to Zacks on Friday, 17 November, "Wall Street analysts forecast that Urban Outfitters (URBN Quick QuoteURBN – Free Report) will report quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year increase of 102.5%. ", "Analysts predict that the ‘Net sales by brand- Urban Outfitters Stores’ will reach $323.75 million. "
