(VIANEWS) – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK), Apple (AAPL), Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) 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. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
37.2% sales growth and 9.07% return on equity
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.76.
PE Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation 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 9.07%.
2. Apple (AAPL)
11.3% sales growth and 147.25% return on equity
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod. It also provides AppleCare support and cloud services; and operates various platforms, including the App Store that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games, and podcasts. In addition, the company offers various services, such as Apple Arcade, a game subscription service; Apple Fitness+, a personalized fitness service; Apple Music, which offers users a curated listening experience with on-demand radio stations; Apple News+, a subscription news and magazine service; Apple TV+, which offers exclusive original content; Apple Card, a co-branded credit card; and Apple Pay, a cashless payment service, as well as licenses its intellectual property. The company serves consumers, and small and mid-sized businesses; and the education, enterprise, and government markets. It distributes third-party applications for its products through the App Store. The company also sells its products through its retail and online stores, and direct sales force; and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Apple has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.42.
PE Ratio
Apple has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.5 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 147.25%.
Moving Average
Apple’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $207.64 and under its 200-day moving average of $188.13.
Previous days news about Apple(AAPL)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 22 July, "Most of the fund’s holdings were in companies like Microsoft Corp (11.5%), Amazon.com, Inc. (7.8%) and Apple Inc. (7%) as of Jan 31, 2024."
- According to Zacks on Monday, 22 July, "Other Mag 7 firms like Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) and Apple (AAPL Quick QuoteAAPL – Free Report) are expected to report next week."
- According to FXStreet on Monday, 22 July, "NASDAQ 100 (NDX), SP500 (SPX), Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Amazon (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Alphabet (GOOGL), Bitcoin (BTC). "
3. Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT)
6.5% sales growth and 7.85% return on equity
Elbit Systems Ltd. develops and supplies a portfolio of airborne, land, and naval systems and products for the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation applications primarily in Israel. The company offers military aircraft and helicopter systems; commercial aviation systems and aerostructures; unmanned aircraft systems; electro-optic, night vision, and countermeasures systems; naval systems; land vehicle systems; munitions, such as precision munitions for land, air, and sea applications; command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and cyber systems; electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems; and other commercial activities. It also manufactures and sells data links and radio communication systems and equipment, and cyber intelligence, autonomous, and homeland security solutions; laser systems and products; guided rocket systems; and armored vehicle and other platforms survivability and protection systems, as well as provides various training and support services. The company markets its systems and products as a prime contractor or subcontractor to various governments and companies. It also has operations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1966 and is based in Haifa, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Elbit Systems Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.08.
PE Ratio
Elbit Systems Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.12 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 7.85%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Elbit Systems Ltd.’s stock is valued at $188.56 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $225.64 and higher than its 52-week low of $175.30.
Moving Average
Elbit Systems Ltd.’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $191.46 and below its 200-day moving average of $201.14.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Elbit Systems Ltd. is 23903 which is 8.42% below its average volume of 26103.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 4.1% and 19.1%, respectively.
4. Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)
5.1% sales growth and 10.86% return on equity
Sierra Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company accepts various deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market demand accounts, time deposits, retirement accounts, and sweep accounts. Its loan products include agricultural, commercial, consumer, real estate, construction, and mortgage loans. The company also offers automated teller machines; electronic point-of-sale payment alternatives; online and automated telephone banking services; and remote deposit capture and automated payroll services for business customers. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 35 full-service branches, an online branch, a loan production office, an agricultural credit center, and an SBA center. Sierra Bancorp was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Porterville, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.42.
PE Ratio
Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.86 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 10.86%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 10.4% and a negative 8.8%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Sierra Bancorp’s sales growth is 6.4% for the ongoing quarter and 5.1% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.9%, now sitting on 141.85M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Sierra Bancorp’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $21.18 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $19.87.
Previous days news about Sierra Bancorp(BSRR)
- Sierra bancorp (bsrr) surpasses Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. According to Zacks on Monday, 22 July, "While Sierra Bancorp has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors’ minds is: what’s next for the stock?"
- Sierra bancorp (bsrr) reports Q2 earnings: what key metrics have to say. According to Zacks on Monday, 22 July, "For the quarter ended June 2024, Sierra Bancorp (BSRR Quick QuoteBSRR – Free Report) reported revenue of $37.8 million, up 4.1% over the same period last year. ", "Here is how Sierra Bancorp performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:"
