(VIANEWS) – Coastal Financial Corporation (CCB), HBT Financial (HBT), Northeast Bank (NBN) 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. Coastal Financial Corporation (CCB)
90.1% sales growth and 20.05% return on equity
Coastal Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Coastal Community Bank that provides various banking products and services to small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals in the Puget Sound region in Washington. It accepts a range of deposit products, including demand and savings accounts, time deposits, and money market accounts. The company also offers commercial and industrial loans, such as term loans, small business administration loans, commercial lines of credit, capital call lines working capital loans, equipment financing, borrowing base loans, and other loan products; owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied real estate loans, and multi-family residential loans; construction and land development loans; residential real estate loans; and consumer and other loans, including automobile, boat and recreational vehicle, and secured term loans, as well as overdraft protection. In addition, it provides remote deposit capture, online and mobile banking, and direct and reciprocal deposit services, as well as debit cards. Further, the company offers business accounts and cash management services, including business checking and savings accounts, and treasury services, as well as banking as a service, a platform that allows broker dealers and digital financial service providers to offer their customers banking services. Coastal Financial Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Everett, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coastal Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.52.
PE Ratio
Coastal Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.97 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 20.05%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Coastal Financial Corporation is 18036 which is 70.62% below its average volume of 61406.
2. HBT Financial (HBT)
30.1% sales growth and 12.5% return on equity
HBT Financial, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company and State Bank of Lincoln that provides business, commercial, and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and municipal entities. It offers money market, savings, checking, HSA, IRA, and interest-bearing transaction accounts; time, brokered, and noninterest-bearing demand deposits; and certificates of deposits. The company also offers commercial and industrial, agricultural and farmland, commercial real estate– owner and– non-owner occupied, multi-family, construction and land development, one-to-four family residential, and municipal, consumer, and other loans. In addition, it offers wealth management services, including financial planning to individuals, trusts, and estates; trustee and custodial, investment management, corporate retirement plan consulting and administration, and retail brokerage services; farmland management, farmland sale, and crop insurance services; and treasury management services, as well as originates and sells residential mortgage loans. Further, the company provides digital banking services, such as online and mobile banking, and digital payment services, as well as personal financial management tools. It operates through 60 full-service and three limited-service branch locations across 18 counties in Central and Northeastern Illinois. The company was formerly known as Heartland Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to HBT Financial, Inc. in September 2019. HBT Financial, Inc. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.78.
PE Ratio
HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.03 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 12.5%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
HBT Financial’s stock is valued at $17.86 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $23.49 and higher than its 52-week low of $16.33.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 22.4% and 9.3%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 7, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.68 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.77%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for HBT Financial is 38751 which is 36.95% below its average volume of 61465.
3. Northeast Bank (NBN)
24.3% sales growth and 15.96% return on equity
Northeast Bank provides personal and business banking services in Maine, the United States. The company's deposit products include demand deposit, NOW, money market, savings, certificate of deposit, and individual retirement accounts, as well as checking accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises residential mortgage loans; multi-family and other commercial real estate loans; commercial and industrial loans, such as term loans, lines of credit and equipment, and receivables financing; consumer loans comprising mobile home and overdraft, and deposit-secured loans; and small business administration loans. In addition, the company offers telephone banking, online banking and bill payment, mobile banking, cash management, and remote deposit capture services, as well as debit and credit card, ATM, electronic transfer, and check services. It operates a network of nine branches in Western, Central, and Southern Maine. Northeast Bank was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Portland, Maine.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northeast Bank has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.71.
PE Ratio
Northeast Bank has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.65 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 15.96%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 3, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.04 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.11%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Northeast Bank is 8656 which is 71.05% below its average volume of 29904.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Northeast Bank’s stock is valued at $37.96 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $48.50 and way above its 52-week low of $33.15.
4. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
12.3% sales growth and 10.72% 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 $5.15.
PE Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.82 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 10.72%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 1% and 27.8%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is 89223 which is 9.76% above its average volume of 81288.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.87%.
Sales Growth
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s sales growth is 13.5% for the present quarter and 12.3% for the next.
5. Brookline Bancorp (BRKL)
10.8% sales growth and 8.63% return on equity
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for the Brookline Bank that provide commercial, business, and retail banking services to corporate, municipal, and retail customers in the United States. Its deposit products include demand checking, NOW, money market, and savings accounts. The company's loan portfolio primarily comprises first mortgage loans secured by commercial, multi-family, and residential real estate properties; loans to business entities comprising commercial lines of credit; loans to condominium associations; loans and leases used to finance equipment for small businesses; financing for construction and development projects; and home equity and other consumer loans. It also provides term loans, letters of credit, foreign exchange, cash management, investment advisory, and online and mobile banking services, as well as invests in debt and equity securities. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 50 full-service banking offices in greater Boston, Massachusetts, and greater Providence, Rhode Island. Brookline Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.19.
PE Ratio
Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.23 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 8.63%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 2.8%, now sitting on 317.4M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Brookline Bancorp is 438446 which is 40.78% below its average volume of 740459.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Brookline Bancorp’s stock is valued at $8.60 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $15.50 and way above its 52-week low of $7.00.
6. Expedia Group (EXPE)
8.7% sales growth and 9.51% return on equity
Expedia Group, Inc. operates as an online travel company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Retail, B2B, and trivago segments. Its brand portfolio includes Brand Expedia, a full-service online travel brand with localized websites; Hotels.com for marketing and distributing lodging accommodations; Vrbo, an online marketplace for the alternative accommodations; Orbitz; Travelocity; Wotif Group; CheapTickets; ebookers; Expedia; Hotwire; CarRentals.com; Classic Vacations; and Expedia Cruise. The company's brand portfolio also comprises Expedia Partner Solutions, that offers private label and co-branded products through third-party websites; and Egencia that provides travel services to businesses and corporate customers. In addition, its brand portfolio consists of Trivago, a hotel metasearch website, which send referrals to online travel companies and travel service providers from hotel metasearch websites. Further, the company provides loyalty programs, hotel accommodations and alternative accommodations, and advertising and media services. It serves leisure and corporate travelers, that includes travel agencies, tour operators, travel supplier direct websites and call centers, consolidators and wholesalers of travel products and services, online portals and search websites, travel metasearch websites, mobile travel applications, and social media websites, as well as traditional consumer ecommerce and group buying websites. 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 $2.16.
PE Ratio
Expedia Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.8 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 9.51%.
7. Johnson Controls (JCI)
8.3% sales growth and 9.1% return on equity
Johnson Controls International plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and retrofitting building products and systems in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Building Solutions North America, Building Solutions EMEA/LA, Building Solutions Asia Pacific, and Global Products. The company designs, sells, installs, and services heating, ventilating, air conditioning, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and fire protection and security products for commercial, industrial, retail, small business, institutional, and governmental customers. It also provides energy efficiency solutions and technical services, including inspection, scheduled maintenance, and repair and replacement of mechanical and control systems, as well as data-driven smart building solutions to non-residential building and industrial applications. In addition, the company offers control software and software services for residential and commercial applications. Johnson Controls International plc was incorporated in 1885 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Johnson Controls has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.07.
PE Ratio
Johnson Controls has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.81 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 9.1%.
8. Trimble (TRMB)
7.9% sales growth and 11.37% return on equity
Trimble Inc. provides technology solutions that enable professionals and field mobile workers to enhance or transform their work processes worldwide. The company's Buildings and Infrastructure segment offers field and office software for route selection and design; systems to guide and control construction equipment; software for 3D design and data sharing; systems to monitor, track, and manage assets, equipment, and workers; software to share and communicate data; program management solutions for construction owners; 3D conceptual design and modeling software; building information modeling software; enterprise resource planning, project management, and project collaboration solutions; integrated site layout and measurement systems; cost estimating, scheduling, and project controls solutions; and applications for sub-contractors and trades. Its Geospatial segment provides surveying and geospatial products, and geographic information systems. The company's Resources and Utilities segment offers precision agriculture products and services, such as guidance and positioning systems, including autonomous steering systems, automated and variable-rate application and technology systems, and information management solutions; manual and automated navigation guidance for tractors and other farm equipment; solutions to automate application of pesticide and seeding; water solutions; and agricultural software. Its Transportation segment offers solutions for long haul trucking and freight shipper markets; mobility solutions comprising route management, safety and compliance, end-to-end vehicle management, video intelligence, and supply chain communications; and fleet and transportation management systems, analytics, routing, mapping, reporting, and predictive modeling solutions. The company was formerly known as Trimble Navigation Limited and changed its name to Trimble Inc. in October 2016. Trimble Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Trimble has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.
PE Ratio
Trimble has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.76 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 11.37%.
Sales Growth
Trimble’s sales growth is 3.6% for the ongoing quarter and 7.9% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Trimble’s EBITDA is 3.54.
