(VIANEWS) – CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), HCI Group (HCI), Apple (AAPL) 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. CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD)
22% sales growth and 7.33% return on equity
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the United States and internationally. Its unified platform offers cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. The company offers corporate endpoint and cloud workload security, managed security, security and vulnerability management, IT operations management, identity protection, SIEM and log management, threat intelligence, data protection, security orchestration, automation and response and AI powered workflow automation, and securing generative AI workload services. It primarily sells subscriptions to its Falcon platform and cloud modules. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CrowdStrike Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.38.
PE Ratio
CrowdStrike Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 813.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $813.29 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 7.33%.
Moving Average
CrowdStrike Holdings’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $260.18 and above its 200-day moving average of $304.28.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for CrowdStrike Holdings is 2142290 which is 42.86% below its average volume of 3749830.
Sales Growth
CrowdStrike Holdings’s sales growth for the next quarter is 22%.
2. HCI Group (HCI)
16.3% sales growth and 46.25% return on equity
HCI Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, real estate, and information technology businesses in Florida. It provides residential insurance products, such as homeowners, fire, flood, and wind-only insurance to homeowners, condominium owners, and tenants for properties, as well as offers reinsurance programs. The company also owns and operates waterfront properties and retail shopping centers, and an office building, as well as commercial properties for investment purposes. In addition, it designs and develops web-based applications and products for mobile devices, including SAMS, an online policy administration platform; Harmony, a policy administration platform; ClaimColony, an end-to-end claims management platform; and AtlasViewer, a mapping and data visualization platform. The company was formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc. and changed its name to HCI Group, Inc. in May 2013. HCI Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HCI Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.78.
PE Ratio
HCI Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.38 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 46.25%.
3. Apple (AAPL)
15% sales growth and 160.58% 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 160.58%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 17.6% and 9.6%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Apple’s sales growth is 12.9% for the current quarter and 15% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.9%, now sitting on 385.6B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Apple’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $222.09 and way below its 200-day moving average of $197.18.
Previous days news about Apple(AAPL)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 30 September, "These initiatives are further enhanced by strategic partnerships with platforms like Apple Maps, which now integrate Request-a-Quote functionalities."
- According to FXStreet on Monday, 30 September, "On the high side, Apple (AAPL) rose 1.6% to over $231 per share despite the company announcing it was walking away from a capital-raising round for a planned investment into OpenAI. "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 30 September, "The company has partnered with Apple to enable customers to design and visualize their dream kitchens through the use of Apple Vision Pro. "
4. The Ensign Group (ENSG)
12.7% sales growth and 14.78% return on equity
The Ensign Group, Inc. provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer. The company's Skilled Services segment engages in the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; and offers nursing facilities including specialty care, such as on-site dialysis, ventilator care, cardiac, and pulmonary management, as well as standard services comprising room and board, special nutritional programs, social services, recreational activities, entertainment, and other services. Its Standard Bearer segment is comprised of selected real estate properties owned by Standard Bearer and leased to skilled nursing and senior living operators. In addition, the company provides ancillary services consisting of digital x-ray, ultrasound, electrocardiograms, sub-acute services, dialysis, respiratory, and long-term care pharmacy and patient transportation to people in their homes or at long-term care facilities, as well as mobile diagnostics. It operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Ensign Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.89.
PE Ratio
The Ensign Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 39.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $39.08 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 14.78%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for The Ensign Group is 412176 which is 6.99% above its average volume of 385225.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 30, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.16%.
Previous days news about The Ensign Group(ENSG)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 30 September, "On Sept. 26, per S&P Dow Jones’ press release, Transmedics will replace The Ensign Group in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before trading on Tuesday, Oct. 1."
5. Armstrong World Industries (AWI)
12.4% sales growth and 39.18% return on equity
Armstrong World Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells ceiling systems primarily for use in the construction and renovation of residential and commercial buildings in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments. The company produces suspended mineral fiber, soft fiber, fiberglass wool, and metal ceiling systems, as well as wood, wood fiber, glass-reinforced-gypsum, and felt ceiling and wall systems; ceiling component products, such as ceiling perimeters and trims, as well as grid products that support drywall ceiling systems; ceilings and walls for use in commercial settings; and acoustical controls and architectural cast ceilings, walls, facades, columns, and moldings solutions. It sells its commercial ceiling and architectural specialties products to resale distributors and ceiling system contractors; and residential ceiling products to wholesalers and retailers, such as large home centers. The company was incorporated in 1891 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Armstrong World Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.46.
PE Ratio
Armstrong World Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24 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 39.18%.
6. HBT Financial (HBT)
9.4% sales growth and 14.89% 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 $2.24.
PE Ratio
HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.26 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 14.89%.
7. Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
6.3% sales growth and 14.61% return on equity
Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Its mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. The company also provides information technology maintenance and development services; customer support-related services; underwriting consulting; and contract underwriting services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Essent Group Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.91.
PE Ratio
Essent Group Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.26 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 14.61%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 3.6% and 4.3%, respectively.
Moving Average
Essent Group Ltd.’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $62.04 and way above its 200-day moving average of $56.74.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.4%, now sitting on 1.16B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Essent Group Ltd.’s stock is valued at $63.97 at 06:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $65.33 and way above its 52-week low of $45.63.
