(VIANEWS) – Embraer S.A. (ERJ), Credicorp Ltd. (BAP), The Ensign Group (ENSG) 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. Embraer S.A. (ERJ)
22.1% sales growth and 9.04% return on equity
Embraer S.A. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells aircrafts and systems in Brazil, North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Brazil, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Commercial Aviation; Defense and Security; Executive Jets; Service & Support; and Other segments. The Commercial Aviation segment designs, develops, and manufactures a variety of commercial aircrafts. The Defense and Security segment engages in the research, development, production, modification, and support for military defense and security aircraft; and offers a range of products and integrated solutions that include radars and special space systems, as well as information and communications systems comprising command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. The Executive Jets segment develops, produces, and sells executive jets. It also leases Legacy 600 and Legacy 650 executive jets in the super midsize and large categories; Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets in the midlight and midsize categories; Phenom family executive jets in the entry jet and light jet categories; Lineage 1000, an ultra-large executive jet; and Praetor 500 and Praetor 600, disruptive executive jets in the midsize and super midsize categories. The Service & Support segment offers after-service solutions, support, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial, executive, and defense aircrafts; provides aircraft components and engines; and supplies steel and composite aviation structures to various aircraft manufacturers. The Other segment is involved in the supply of fuel systems, structural parts, and mechanical and hydraulic systems; and production of agricultural crop-spraying aircraft. The company was formerly known as Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. and changed its name to Embraer S.A. in November 2010. Embraer S.A. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Embraer S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.42.
PE Ratio
Embraer S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.07 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 9.04%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 12.9% and positive 94.4% for the next.
2. Credicorp Ltd. (BAP)
13.6% sales growth and 15.57% return on equity
Credicorp Ltd., a financial services holding company, provides various financial, insurance, and health services and products primarily in Peru and internationally. The company's Universal Banking segment offers deposits and current accounts, and various credits and financial instruments to individuals and legal entities. Its Insurance and Pensions segment issues insurance policies to cover losses in commercial property, transportation, marine vessels, automobile, life, health, and pensions, as well as provides private pension fund management services. The company's Microfinance segment manages loans, credits, deposits, and current accounts of the small and microenterprises. Its Investment Banking and Wealth Management segment offers its services to corporations, institutional investors, governments, and foundations; engages in structuring and placement of issues in the primary market, as well as the execution and negotiation of operations in the secondary market; and structures securitization processes for corporate customers and manages mutual funds. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Credicorp Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $16.57.
PE Ratio
Credicorp Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.87 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 15.57%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 17, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 9.29 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.8%.
Moving Average
Credicorp Ltd.’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $164.65 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $155.50.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 6.2% and 15.1%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Credicorp Ltd. is 212486 which is 15.43% below its average volume of 251258.
3. The Ensign Group (ENSG)
12.4% sales growth and 14.78% return on equity
The Ensign Group, Inc. provides health care services in the post-acute care continuum and other ancillary businesses. The company operates in two segments, Skilled Services and Real Estate. The company offers skilled services, which include short and long-term nursing care services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; and physical, occupational, and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services. It also provides standard services, such as room and board, special nutritional programs, social, recreational, entertainment, and other services. In addition, the company offers senior living, as well as mobile diagnostics services; leases real estate properties; and provides other ancillary services consisting of digital x-ray, ultrasound, electrocardiogram, laboratory, sub-acute, and patient transportation services to people in their homes or at long-term care facilities. As of April 4, 2022, it operated 252 healthcare facilities 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 36.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.49 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%.
Sales Growth
The Ensign Group’s sales growth is 13% for the ongoing quarter and 12.4% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
The Ensign Group’s stock is valued at $141.93 at 06:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $147.93 and way higher than its 52-week low of $90.00.
4. Alphabet (GOOGL)
11% sales growth and 30.87% 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 $5.8.
PE Ratio
Alphabet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.19 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 30.87%.
Moving Average
Alphabet’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $176.70 and above its 200-day moving average of $153.64.
Previous days news about Alphabet(GOOGL)
- According to FXStreet on Tuesday, 13 August, "Similar to Meta, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) is not what one would typically consider a value stock, but it is extremely cheap for a stock of its caliber. ", "However, if they come at all, it will be years away, so for now, you can get Alphabet pretty cheap. "
- Alphabet (googl) aids android users with new wallet feature. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 13 August, "Growing Google Wallet efforts will aid Alphabet to compete well with some notable industry players like Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) and Apple (AAPL Quick QuoteAAPL – Free Report) , which are also making strong efforts to boost their presence in the booming digital wallet space."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 13 August, "And concerning positivity throughout the current Q2 cycle, three companies - Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) , Arm Holdings (ARM Quick QuoteARM – Free Report) , and Skechers (SKX Quick QuoteSKX – Free Report) - posted quarterly records. ", "The 2024 Q2 earnings cycle is slowly winding down, with several companies - Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) , Arm Holdings (ARM Quick QuoteARM – Free Report) , and Skechers (SKX Quick QuoteSKX – Free Report) - posting quarterly records."
- Zacks investment ideas feature highlights: Alphabet, arm holdings and skechers. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 14 August, "Chicago, IL - August 14, 2024 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) , Arm Holdings (ARM Quick QuoteARM – Free Report) and Skechers (SKX Quick QuoteSKX – Free Report) ."
5. Adobe (ADBE)
10.3% sales growth and 34.22% return on equity
Adobe Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified software company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising. The Digital Media segment offers products, services, and solutions that enable individuals, teams, and enterprises to create, publish, and promote content; and Document Cloud, a unified cloud-based document services platform. Its flagship product is Creative Cloud, a subscription service that allows members to access its creative products. This segment serves content creators, students, workers, marketers, educators, enthusiasts, and communicators. The Digital Experience segment provides an integrated platform and set of applications and services that enable brands and businesses to create, manage, execute, measure, monetize, and optimize customer experiences from analytics to commerce. This segment serves marketers, advertisers, agencies, publishers, merchandisers, merchants, web analysts, data scientists, developers, and executives across the C-suite. The Publishing and Advertising segment offers products and services, such as e-learning solutions, technical document publishing, web conferencing, document and forms platform, web application development, and high-end printing, as well as Advertising Cloud offerings. It also provides consulting, technical support, and learning services. The company offers its products and services directly to enterprise customers through its sales force and local field offices, as well as to end users through app stores and through its website at adobe.com. It also distributes products and services through distributors, value-added resellers, systems integrators, software vendors and developers, retailers, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Adobe Systems Incorporated and changed its name to Adobe Inc. in October 2018. Adobe Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Adobe has a trailing twelve months EPS of $10.46.
PE Ratio
Adobe has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.32 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 34.22%.
Sales Growth
Adobe’s sales growth for the next quarter is 10.3%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Adobe’s stock is valued at $474.09 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $638.25 and above its 52-week low of $433.97.
Previous days news about Adobe(ADBE)
- Here's why Adobe systems (adbe) gained but lagged the market today. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 13 August, "On that day, Adobe Systems is projected to report earnings of $4.53 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 10.76%. ", "In the latest market close, Adobe Systems (ADBE Quick QuoteADBE – Free Report) reached $535.22, with a +0.81% movement compared to the previous day. "
6. Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC)
9.8% sales growth and 4.26% return on equity
Stewart Information Services Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance and real estate transaction related services in the United States and internationally. The company involves in searching, examining, closing, and insuring the condition of the title to real property. It also offers home and personal insurance services; services for tax-deferred exchanges; and digital customer engagement platform services. It also provides appraisal management, online notarization and closing, credit and real estate information, and search and valuation services. The company serves homebuyers and sellers, residential and commercial real estate professionals, mortgage lenders and servicers, title agencies and real estate attorneys, and home builders through direct operations, network of independent agencies, and other businesses. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stewart Information Services Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.56.
PE Ratio
Stewart Information Services Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 44.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $44.73 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 4.26%.
Moving Average
Stewart Information Services Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $65.56 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $59.74.
Sales Growth
Stewart Information Services Corporation’s sales growth for the next quarter is 9.8%.
7. First Business Financial Services (FBIZ)
7.8% sales growth and 13.5% return on equity
First Business Financial Services, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Business Bank that provides commercial banking products and services for small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals, and high net worth individuals. The company offers deposit products, such as non-interest-bearing transaction accounts, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, and certificates of deposit, as well as credit cards. It also provides loan products, including commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, small business administration loans, and direct financing leases, as well as consumer and other loans comprising home equity, first and second mortgage, and other personal loans for professional and executive clients. The company offers commercial lending, asset-based lending, equipment financing, accounts receivable financing, vendor financing, floorplan financing, treasury management services, and company retirement plans; trust and estate administration, financial planning, investment management, and private banking services; and investment portfolio administrative, asset-liability management, and asset-liability management process validation services for other financial institutions. First Business Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.57.
PE Ratio
First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.84 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 13.5%.
Sales Growth
First Business Financial Services’s sales growth is 6.9% for the present quarter and 7.8% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.2%, now sitting on 139.46M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
First Business Financial Services’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $38.03 and way above its 200-day moving average of $35.93.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 1.7% and 8.7%, respectively.
