(VIANEWS) – Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC), Nexstar Media Group (NXST), Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) 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. Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC)
28.9% sales growth and 19.19% return on equity
Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. is a closed ended fund launched and managed by Eagle Point Credit Management LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations consisting primarily of below investment grade U.S. senior secured loans. Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. was formed on March 24, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eagle Point Credit Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.74.
PE Ratio
Eagle Point Credit Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.81 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 19.19%.
Moving Average
Eagle Point Credit Company’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $10.15 and above its 200-day moving average of $9.92.
2. Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
25% sales growth and 13.96% return on equity
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company offers free programming to television viewing audiences. As of December 31, 2020, it provided sales, programming, and other services through various local service agreements to 37 power television stations owned by independent third parties; and owned, operated, programmed, or provided sales and other services to 198 television stations. The company also offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites and mobile applications, as well as owns WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nexstar Media Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.83.
PE Ratio
Nexstar Media Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.27 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 13.96%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 9, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 6.76 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.31%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 60.6% and 845.7%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Nexstar Media Group’s sales growth for the next quarter is 25%.
3. Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO)
13.5% sales growth and 5.43% return on equity
Terreno Realty Corporation (“Terreno”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: Los Angeles, Northern New Jersey/New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Miami, and Washington, D.C. All square feet, acres, occupancy and number of properties disclosed in these notes to the consolidated financial statements are unaudited. As of December 31, 2023, the Company owned 259 buildings aggregating approximately 16.0 million square feet, 45 improved land parcels consisting of approximately 152.4 acres, seven properties under development or redevelopment and approximately 62.7 acres of land entitled for future development. The Company is an internally managed Maryland corporation and elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2010.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Terreno Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.92.
PE Ratio
Terreno Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.59. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.59 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 5.43%.
4. The Pennant Group (PNTG)
13.2% sales growth and 11.57% return on equity
The Pennant Group, Inc. provides healthcare services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Home Health and Hospice Services, and Senior Living Services. The company offers home health services, including clinical services, such as nursing, speech, occupational and physical therapy, medical social work, and home health aide services; and hospice services comprising clinical care, education, and counseling services for the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of terminally ill patients and their families. It also provides senior living services, such as residential accommodations, activities, meals, housekeeping, and assistance in the activities of daily living to seniors, who are independent or who require some support. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 88 home health and hospice agencies, and 54 senior living communities with 4127 Senior Living units in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The Pennant Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Pennant Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.54.
PE Ratio
The Pennant Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 42.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $42.94 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 11.57%.
Sales Growth
The Pennant Group’s sales growth is 23.7% for the ongoing quarter and 13.2% for the next.
Moving Average
The Pennant Group’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $21.70 and way above its 200-day moving average of $16.00.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 24.1%, now sitting on 575.34M for the twelve trailing months.
5. CubeSmart (CUBE)
10.6% sales growth and 14.24% return on equity
CubeSmart is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The Company's self-storage properties are designed to offer affordable, easily accessible and secure storage space for residential and commercial customers. According to the 2020 Self-Storage Almanac, CubeSmart is one of the top three owners and operators of self-storage properties in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CubeSmart has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.81.
PE Ratio
CubeSmart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.44 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 14.24%.
6. NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
8.3% sales growth and 7.14% return on equity
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility Operations; Natural Gas Utility Operations; and Other. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities. The company operates 6,597 miles of electric transmission and 18,534 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 121 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,235 miles of natural gas transmission and 5,099 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 135 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,308 miles of electric transmission and 2,342 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota with approximately 121 transmission and distribution substations; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,545 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. The company serves approximately 764,200 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Corporation was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NorthWestern Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.23.
PE Ratio
NorthWestern Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.36 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 7.14%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 48.6% and 38.8%, respectively.
7. Franklin Resources (BEN)
8% sales growth and 7.75% return on equity
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Franklin Resources, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Hyderabad, India.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Franklin Resources has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.73.
PE Ratio
Franklin Resources has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.69. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.69 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 7.75%.
Moving Average
Franklin Resources’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $24.19 and way below its 200-day moving average of $25.66.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.7%, now sitting on 8.1B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Franklin Resources’s sales growth is 6.7% for the present quarter and 8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Franklin Resources’s stock is valued at $21.96 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $30.32 and higher than its 52-week low of $21.88.
8. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC)
7% sales growth and 22.32% return on equity
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. provides modular space and portable storage solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company leases various office space and storage solutions for temporary applications across a customer base in the commercial and industrial, construction, retail, education, health care, government, transportation, security, and energy sectors. . It operates a fleet of over 350,000 portable offices and storage containers. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.62.
PE Ratio
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.77 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 22.32%.
Sales Growth
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.’s sales growth is 5.6% for the ongoing quarter and 7% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.’s stock is valued at $38.51 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $52.16 and way higher than its 52-week low of $34.40.
