(VIANEWS) – Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH), STERIS (STE), Humana (HUM) 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. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH)
13.2% sales growth and 35.73% return on equity
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation provides management and technology consulting, analytics, engineering, digital, mission operations, and cyber solutions to governments, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations in the United States and internationally. The company offers consulting solutions for various domains, business strategies, human capital, and operations. It also provides analytics services, which focuses on delivering transformational solutions in the areas of artificial intelligence, such as machine learning, deep learning; data science, such as data engineering and predictive modeling; automation and decision analytics; and quantum computing. In addition, the company designs, develops, and implements solutions built on contemporary methodologies and modern architectures; delivers engineering services and solutions to define, develop, implement, sustain, and modernize complex physical systems; and provides cyber risk management solutions, such as prevention, detection, and cost effectiveness. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.11.
PE Ratio
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.7 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 35.73%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation is 664301 which is 4.69% above its average volume of 634536.
2. STERIS (STE)
9.6% sales growth and 9.11% return on equity
STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, Life Sciences, and Dental. The Healthcare segment offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products; automated endoscope reprocessing system and tracking products; endoscopy accessories, washers, sterilizers, and other pieces of capital equipment for the operation of a sterile processing department; and equipment used directly in the operating room, including surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions, as well as equipment management services. It also provides capital equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; preventive maintenance programs and repair services; instrument and endoscope repair and maintenance services; and custom process improvement consulting and outsourced instrument sterile processing services. The Applied Sterilization Technologies segment provides contract sterilization and testing services for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a network of approximately 50 contract sterilization and laboratory facilities. The Life Sciences segment designs, manufactures and sells consumable products, such as formulated cleaning chemistries, barrier, sterility assurance products, steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and washer disinfectors. This segment also offers equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; and preventive maintenance programs and repair services. The Dental segment provides hand and electric-powered dental instruments, infection control products, conscious sedation, personal protective equipment, and water quality products for dental suite. The company serves its products and services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STERIS has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.69.
PE Ratio
STERIS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.85 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 9.11%.
Sales Growth
STERIS’s sales growth is 3.2% for the ongoing quarter and 9.6% for the next.
Moving Average
STERIS’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $221.35 and below its 200-day moving average of $219.65.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 3.5% and 6.5%, respectively.
3. Humana (HUM)
9.5% sales growth and 12.1% return on equity
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Humana has a trailing twelve months EPS of $19.99.
PE Ratio
Humana has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.64 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 12.1%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 34.7% and a negative 46.7%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 28, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.54 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.16%.
Sales Growth
Humana’s sales growth is 10.2% for the ongoing quarter and 9.5% for the next.
4. Expedia Group (EXPE)
9% sales growth and 21.12% return on equity
Expedia Group, Inc. operates as an online travel company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through B2C, B2B, and trivago segments. Its B2C segment includes Brand Expedia, a full-service online travel brand offers various travel products and services; Hotels.com for lodging accommodations; Vrbo, an online marketplace for the alternative accommodations; Orbitz, Travelocity, Wotif Group, ebookers, CheapTickets, Hotwire.com and CarRentals.com. The company's B2B segment provides various travel and non-travel companies including airlines, offline travel agents, online retailers, corporate travel management, and financial institutions who leverage its travel technology and tap into its diverse supply to augment their offerings and market Expedia Group rates and availabilities to its travelers. Its trivago segment, a hotel metasearch website, which send referrals to online travel companies and travel service providers from hotel metasearch websites. In addition, the company provides brand advertising through online and offline channels, loyalty programs, mobile apps, and search engine marketing, as well as metasearch, social media, direct and personalized traveler communications on its websites, and through direct e-mail communication with its travelers. The company was formerly known as Expedia, Inc. and changed its name to Expedia Group, Inc. in March 2018. Expedia Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Expedia Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.32.
PE Ratio
Expedia Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.52 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 21.12%.
5. Stag Industrial (STAG)
8.4% sales growth and 5.71% 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 $1.07.
PE Ratio
Stag Industrial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.48 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 5.71%.
Previous days news about Stag Industrial(STAG)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 30 April, "For the quarter ended March 2024, Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) reported revenue of $187.54 million, up 8.1% over the same period last year. "
6. Goldman Sachs Group (GS)
7.7% sales growth and 7.97% return on equity
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a financial institution, provides a range of financial services for corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide. It operates through Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions segments. The Global Banking & Markets segment provides financial advisory services, including strategic advisory assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense activities, restructurings, and spin-offs; and relationship lending, and acquisition financing, as well as secured lending, through structured credit and asset-backed lending and involved in financing under securities to resale agreements. This segment also offers client execution activities for cash and derivative instruments; credit and interest rate products; and provision of mortgages, currencies, commodities, and equities related products, as well as underwriting services. The Asset & Wealth Management segment manages assets across various classes, including equity, fixed income, hedge funds, credit funds, private equity, real estate, currencies, and commodities; and provides customized investment advisory solutions, wealth advisory services, personalized financial planning, and private banking services, as well as invests in corporate equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure assets. The Platform Solutions segment offers credit cards and point-of-sale financing for purchase of goods or services. This segment also provides cash management services, such as deposit-taking and payment solutions for corporate and institutional clients. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Goldman Sachs Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $22.86.
PE Ratio
Goldman Sachs Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.04 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 7.97%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Goldman Sachs Group is 2422910 which is 5.85% above its average volume of 2288810.
Moving Average
Goldman Sachs Group’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $399.64 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $358.46.
7. Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)
5.4% sales growth and 23.06% return on equity
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., a financial technology company that connects people and financial institutions through technology solutions and payment processing services that reduce the barriers to financial health. It operates through four segments: Core, Payments, Complementary, and Corporate and Other. The company offers information and transaction processing solutions for banks ranging from community to multi-billion-dollar asset institutions; core data processing solutions for various credit unions; and specialized financial performance, imaging and payments processing, information security and risk management, retail delivery, and online and mobile solutions to financial services organizations and corporate entities. It also provides a suite of integrated applications required to process deposit, loan, and general ledger transactions, as well as to maintain centralized customer/member information; and complementary products and services that enable core bank and credit union clients to respond to evolving customer/member demands. In addition, the company's core banking platform offerings include SilverLake system, a robust system primarily designed for commercial-focused banks; CIF 20/20, a parameter-driven, easy-to-use system for banks; and Core Director, a cost-efficient system with point-and-click operation, as well as core credit union platform under the Symitar name. Further, it provides digital products and services and electronic payment solutions; purchases and resells hardware systems, including servers, workstations, scanners, and other devices; implementation, training, and support services; and software licensing and related services, professional services, and data centers. Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Monett, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Jack Henry & Associates has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.11.
PE Ratio
Jack Henry & Associates has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.27 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 23.06%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8%, now sitting on 2.16B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is 4.5% and a drop 3.7% for the next.
8. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN)
5.2% sales growth and 30.23% return on equity
Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products. It operates through two segments, Telematics Services and Telematics Products. The Telematics services segment offers stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which enables to locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles for its subscribers; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. This segment also delivers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance, including the provision of traffic reports and directions, as well as information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities; and Connected Car, a service platform that includes a back-office application, a telematics device installed in the vehicle, mobile apps for IOS and Android users, and interface using the car infotainment screen, as well as usage based insurance and auto financing. This segment serves insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. The Telematics Products segment offers Base Site, a radio receiver that includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, and to control centers; Control Center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Azor, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.41.
PE Ratio
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.65 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 30.23%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.8%, now sitting on 319.98M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.’s stock is valued at $25.67 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $31.01 and way above its 52-week low of $20.35.
Sales Growth
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.’s sales growth is 7.8% for the ongoing quarter and 5.2% for the next.
