(VIANEWS) – Civista Bancshares (CIVB), Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT), Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) 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. Civista Bancshares (CIVB)
45% sales growth and 11.43% return on equity
Civista Bancshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for Civista Bank that provides community banking services. The company collects a range of customer deposits; and offers commercial, commercial and residential real estate mortgage, real estate construction, and consumer loans, as well as letters of credit. It also purchases securities; and provides trust and third party insurance services. The company operates branch banking offices in Ohio communities, including Sandusky, Norwalk, Berlin Heights, Huron, Port Clinton, Castalia, New Washington, Shelby, Willard, Greenwich, Plymouth, Shiloh, Akron, Dublin, Plain City, Urbana, Russells Point, West Liberty, Quincy, Dayton, and Beachwood; and Indiana communities comprising Lawrenceburg, Aurora, West Harrison, Milan, Osgood, and Versailles. It also operates loan production offices in Westlake, Ohio; and Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. The company was formerly known as First Citizens Banc Corp and changed its name to Civista Bancshares, Inc. in May 2015. Civista Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Civista Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.6.
PE Ratio
Civista Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.18 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 11.43%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Civista Bancshares ‘s stock is valued at $18.68 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $24.89 and higher than its 52-week low of $17.16.
Sales Growth
Civista Bancshares ‘s sales growth is 42.9% for the ongoing quarter and 45% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Civista Bancshares is 35024 which is 23.51% above its average volume of 28357.
2. Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT)
31.5% sales growth and 10.85% return on equity
A couple of better-ranked stocks from the finance space are S&T Bancorp, Inc. (STBA Quick QuoteSTBA – Free Report) and Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT Quick QuoteFULT – Free Report) .
Fulton Financial Corporation operates as a financial holding company that provides consumer and commercial banking products and services. It accepts various checking accounts and savings deposit products, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers secured consumer loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit, automobile loans, personal lines of credit, and checking account overdraft protection; construction and jumbo residential mortgage loans; and commercial lending products comprising commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and construction loans, as well as equipment lease financing loans. In addition, it provides letters of credit, cash management services, and traditional deposit products; and wealth management services, including investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and investment advisory services. Further, the company owns passive investments, as well as trust preferred securities; and sells various life insurance products. It provides its products and services through traditional financial center banking, as well as through a network of automated teller machines, telephone banking, mobile banking, and online banking. The company operated branches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia. Fulton Financial Corporation was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fulton Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.35.
PE Ratio
Fulton Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.34 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 10.85%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 29, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.52%.
3. Northwest Bancshares (NWBI)
18.6% sales growth and 8.69% return on equity
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. operates as a holding company for Northwest Bank that offers various personal and business banking solutions. The company accepts various deposits, such as checking, savings, money market deposit, term certificate, and individual retirement accounts. Its loan products include one-to-four family residential real estate, short-term consumer, multi-family residential and commercial real estate, commercial business, and residential mortgage loans; home equity lines of credit; and consumer loans comprising automobile, sales finance, unsecured personal, and credit card loans, as well as loans secured by deposit accounts. The company also offers investment management and trust services; and employee benefits, and property and casualty insurance As of December 31, 2020, it operated 170 community-banking locations in central and western Pennsylvania, western New York, and eastern Ohio. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northwest Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.03.
PE Ratio
Northwest Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.16 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 8.69%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.2%, now sitting on 513.67M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 31, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.25%.
4. Franklin Covey Company (FC)
11.9% sales growth and 22.47% return on equity
Franklin Covey Co. provides training and consulting services in the areas of execution, sales performance, productivity, customer loyalty, and educational improvement for organizations and individuals worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Direct Offices, International Licensees, and Education Practice. It also provides a suite of individual-effectiveness and leadership-development training and products. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Franklin Covey Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.79.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 22.47%.
Sales Growth
Franklin Covey Company’s sales growth is 10.2% for the current quarter and 11.9% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Franklin Covey Company’s stock is valued at $45.67 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $54.70 and way higher than its 52-week low of $34.00.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Franklin Covey Company is 30569 which is 46.72% below its average volume of 57379.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.2%, now sitting on 270.95M for the twelve trailing months.
