(VIANEWS) – Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP), Amgen (AMGN), FirstCash (FCFS) 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. Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP)
30.8% sales growth and 8.22% return on equity
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. is as a business development company private equity / buyouts and loan fund. It specializes in directly investing. It specializes in middle market. The fund seeks to invest in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Crescent Capital BDC has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.57.
PE Ratio
Crescent Capital BDC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.51 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 8.22%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Crescent Capital BDC is 67135 which is 32.64% below its average volume of 99674.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 28, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.94%.
Moving Average
Crescent Capital BDC’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $16.81 and above its 200-day moving average of $16.07.
2. Amgen (AMGN)
19.1% sales growth and 135.79% return on equity
Amgen Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics worldwide. The company's principal products include Enbrel to treat plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis; Otezla for the treatment of adult patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet's disease; Prolia to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; XGEVA for skeletal-related events prevention; Repatha, which reduces the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization; Nplate for the treatment of patients with immune thrombocytopenia; KYPROLIS to treat patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma; Aranesp to treat a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells and anemia; EVENITY for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal for men and women; Vectibix to treat patients with wild-type RAS metastatic colorectal cancer; BLINCYTO for the treatment of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia; TEPEZZA to treat thyroid eye disease; and KRYSTEXXA for the treatment of chronic refractory gout. It also markets other products, including Neulasta, MVASI, AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA, TEZSPIRE, Parsabiv, Aimovig, LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS, EPOGEN, KANJINTI, TAVNEOS, RAVICTI, UPLIZNA and PROCYSBI. The company serves healthcare providers, including physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, and pharmacies. It distributes its products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors, as well as direct-to-consumer channels. The company has collaboration agreements with AstraZeneca plc for the development and commercialization of TEZSPIRE; Novartis Pharma AG to develop and commercialize Aimovig; UCB for the development and commercialization of EVENITY; Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. for rocatinlimab development and commercialization; and BeiGene, Ltd. for oncology products expansion and development. Amgen Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Amgen has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.43.
PE Ratio
Amgen has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.26 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 135.79%.
Previous days news about Amgen(AMGN)
- Amgen (amgn) falls more steeply than broader market: what investors need to know. According to Zacks on Monday, 4 March, "On that day, Amgen is projected to report earnings of $3.83 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 3.77%. ", "Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 22.45, so one might conclude that Amgen is trading at a discount comparatively."
3. FirstCash (FCFS)
12.3% sales growth and 11.31% return on equity
FirstCash Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates retail pawn stores in the United States, Mexico, and rest of Latin America. Its pawn stores lend money on the collateral of pledged personal property, including jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, and musical instruments; and retails merchandise acquired through collateral forfeitures on forfeited pawn loans and over-the-counter purchases of merchandise directly from customers. The company is also involved in melting scrap jewelry, as well as sells gold, silver, and diamonds in commodity markets. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 1,081 stores in the United States and the District of Columbia; 1,656 stores in Mexico; 60 stores in Guatemala; 13 stores in El Salvador; and 15 stores in Colombia. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FirstCash has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.79.
PE Ratio
FirstCash has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.93 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 11.31%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.7%, now sitting on 3.15B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.22%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
FirstCash’s stock is valued at $114.64 at 05:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $122.87 and way above its 52-week low of $86.74.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 21.6% and 22.1%, respectively.
4. Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE)
11.2% sales growth and 28.67% return on equity
Erie Indemnity Company operates as a managing attorney-in-fact for the subscribers at the Erie Insurance Exchange in the United States. The company provides sales, underwriting, policy issuance, and renewal services for the policyholders on behalf of the Erie Insurance Exchange. It also offers sales related services, including agent compensation, and sales and advertising support services; and underwriting services comprise underwriting and policy processing; and other services consist of customer services and administrative support services, as well as information technology services. Erie Indemnity Company was incorporated in 1925 and is based in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Erie Indemnity Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.7.
PE Ratio
Erie Indemnity Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 47.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $47.05 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 28.67%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Erie Indemnity Company is 29620 which is 74.9% below its average volume of 118046.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 8, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 5.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.26%.
Sales Growth
Erie Indemnity Company’s sales growth is 11% for the ongoing quarter and 11.2% for the next.
Moving Average
Erie Indemnity Company’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $348.13 and way above its 200-day moving average of $285.05.
5. Alphabet (GOOGL)
11% sales growth and 27.36% return on equity
Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alphabet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.64.
PE Ratio
Alphabet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.42 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 27.36%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Alphabet’s EBITDA is 5.3.
Sales Growth
Alphabet’s sales growth is 12.6% for the present quarter and 11% for the next.
Previous days news about Alphabet(GOOGL)
- According to FXStreet on Monday, 4 March, "Just last week, the investor favorite Nvidia beat out Amazon and Alphabet to take the third place as the most valuable company in the US by market capitalization, and although the chipmaker’s stock pulled back before its earnings announcement, it rebounded to new record highs after the firm reported results better than Wall Street’s already ultra-optimistic forecasts."
- Alphabet inc. (goog) stock moves -0.31%: what you should know. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 5 March, "Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Alphabet Inc. should also be noted by investors. ", "On that day, Alphabet Inc. is projected to report earnings of $1.49 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 27.35%. "
- Alphabet (googl) stock moves -0.51%: what you should know. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 5 March, "In terms of valuation, Alphabet is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 19.68. ", "Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Alphabet in its upcoming earnings disclosure. "
- Alphabet (googl) boosts android auto with new AI feature. According to Zacks on Monday, 4 March, "All the above-mentioned endeavors will aid Alphabet in capitalizing on growth opportunities present in the promising automotive infotainment market. "
- Zacks value investor highlights: Apple, Alphabet and Berkshire Hathaway. According to Zacks on Monday, 4 March, "There is a lot of angst on Wall Street about the stocks of Apple (AAPL Quick QuoteAAPL – Free Report) and Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) this year. ", "Buffett loves companies with great free cash flow and Alphabet has doubled its free cash flow since 2019. "
6. Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
9% sales growth and 6.46% return on equity
Hexcel Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets structural materials for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial markets. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials segment manufactures and markets carbon fibers, fabrics and specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, honeycomb, molding compounds, tooling materials, polyurethane systems, and laminates that are used in military and commercial aircraft, wind turbine blades, recreational products, and other industrial applications, as well as in automotive, marine, and trains. The Engineered Products segment manufactures and markets aircraft structures and finished aircraft components, including wing to body fairings, wing panels, flight deck panels, door liners, rotorcraft blades, spars, and tip caps; and aircraft structural sub-components and semi-finished components used in rotorcraft blades, engine nacelles, and aircraft surfaces, such as flaps, wings, elevators, and fairings. The company sells its products directly through its managers, product managers, and sales personnel, as well as through independent distributors and manufacturer representatives in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, India, and Africa. Hexcel Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.24.
PE Ratio
Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 59.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $59.9 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 6.46%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.5%, now sitting on 1.79B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 14% and positive 12% for the next.
7. Air Lease Corporation (AL)
7.3% sales growth and 8.9% return on equity
Air Lease Corporation, an aircraft leasing company, engages in the purchase and leasing of commercial jet transport aircraft to airlines worldwide. The company also sells aircraft from its operating lease portfolio to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies, and airlines. In addition, it provides fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios. As of December 31, 2019, the company owned a fleet of 275 aircraft, including 203 narrowbody jet aircraft and 89 widebody jet aircraft. Air Lease Corporation was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Air Lease Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.14.
PE Ratio
Air Lease Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.74 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 8.9%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Air Lease Corporation’s stock is valued at $39.76 at 05:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $45.18 and way above its 52-week low of $33.33.
