(VIANEWS) – Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC), Webster Financial Corporation (WBS), Rollins (ROL) 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. Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC)
16.1% sales growth and 7.42% return on equity
Entravision Communications Corporation operates as an advertising, media, and technology solutions company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital, Television, and Audio. It reaches and engages Hispanics across acculturation levels and media channels. The company's portfolio encompasses integrated end-to-end advertising solutions, including digital, television, and audio properties. It also offers a suite of end-to-end digital advertising solutions, including digital commercial partnerships services, as well as advertising customers billing and technological and other support services, including strategic marketing and training; and Smadex, a programmatic ad purchasing platform that enables advertising customers or ad agencies to purchase advertising electronically and manage data-driven advertising campaigns through online marketplaces. In addition, the company provides a branding and mobile performance solutions, such as managed services to advertisers looking to connect with consumers on mobile devices; and digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers. Further, it sells advertisements and syndicated radio programming solutions through its Entravision radio network. As of March 3, 2022, the company had 50 television stations; and 46 Spanish-language radio stations. It serves advertisers from various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, entertainment, gaming, delivery services, financial technology, communications, lifestyle, and travel. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.21.
PE Ratio
Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.71 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 7.42%.
Moving Average
Entravision Communications Corporation’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $4.66 and way under its 200-day moving average of $5.32.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 21.2%, now sitting on 998.04M for the twelve trailing months.
2. Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)
15.8% sales growth and 10.71% return on equity
Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of banking, investment, and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Community Banking. The Commercial Banking segment provides lending, deposit, and cash management services to middle market companies; and commercial and industrial lending and leasing, commercial real estate lending, equipment financing, and asset-based lending, as well as treasury and payment services. This segment also offers asset management, financial planning and trust services, and deposit and loan products for high net worth clients, not-for-profit organizations, and business clients. The HSA Bank segment offers health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and other financial solutions to employers for the benefit of their employees and individuals. The Community Banking segment offers deposit and fee-based services, residential mortgages, home equity lines or loans, unsecured consumer loans, and credit cards to consumers, as well as investment and securities-related services, including brokerage and investment advice through a strategic partnership with LPL Financial Holdings Inc. This segment also provides credit, deposit, and cash flow management products to businesses and professional service firms. The company also offers online and mobile banking services. As of February 12, 2021, it operated 155 banking centers and 297 ATMs. Webster Financial Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.1.
PE Ratio
Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.04 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 10.71%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 4, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.9%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Webster Financial Corporation is 1080500 which is 16.42% below its average volume of 1292860.
Sales Growth
Webster Financial Corporation’s sales growth is 25.7% for the current quarter and 15.8% for the next.
3. Rollins (ROL)
14.6% sales growth and 31.98% return on equity
Rollins, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides pest and wildlife control services to residential and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. The company offers pest control services to residential properties protecting from common pests, including rodents, insects, and wildlife. It also provides workplace pest control solutions for customers across various end markets, such as healthcare, foodservice, and logistics. In addition, the company offers termite protection services and ancillary services. It serves clients directly, as well as through franchisee operations. Rollins, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rollins has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.78.
PE Ratio
Rollins has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 57.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $57.22 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 31.98%.
Sales Growth
Rollins’s sales growth is 12.7% for the ongoing quarter and 14.6% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Rollins’s EBITDA is 134.35.
Previous days news about Rollins(ROL)
- According to FXStreet on Tuesday, 18 July, "[The] copper network deployed with possible lead sheathing could be a significant percentage of the legacy network deployed nationally with varying exposures for each firm," wrote Rollins in his client note.", "Both stocks tanked immediately on the news, and Citi analyst Michael Rollins wrote on Monday that as much as 20% of Verizon’s copper cable infrastructure could be affected. "
4. Selective Insurance Group (SIGI)
14.6% sales growth and 9.59% return on equity
Selective Insurance Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance products and services in the United States. It operates through four segments: Standard Commercial Lines, Standard Personal Lines, E&S Lines, and Investments. The company offers property insurance products, which covers the financial consequences of accidental loss of an insured's real property, personal property, and/or earnings due to the property's loss; and casualty insurance products that covers the financial consequences of employee injuries in the course of employment, and bodily injury and/or property damage to a third party, as well as flood insurance products. It also invests in fixed income investments and commercial mortgage loans, as well as equity securities and alternative investment portfolio. The company offers its insurance products and services to businesses, non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and individuals through independent retail agents and wholesale general agents. Selective Insurance Group, Inc. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Selective Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.13.
PE Ratio
Selective Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.52 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 9.59%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18.2%, now sitting on 3.71B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Selective Insurance Group is 168495 which is 44.15% below its average volume of 301704.
5. InterDigital (IDCC)
11.7% sales growth and 25.67% return on equity
InterDigital, Inc. designs and develops technologies that enable and enhance wireless communications in the United States and internationally. It provides technology solutions for use in digital cellular and wireless products and networks, including 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and IEEE 802-related products and networks. The company develops cellular technologies, such as technologies related to CDMA, TDMA, OFDM/OFDMA, and MIMO for use in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless networks, as well as mobile terminal devices; and 3GPP technology portfolio in 5G NR, beyond 5G (B5G), extended reality over wireless, and cellular Internet of Things (IoT) areas, as well as technologies for automobiles, wearables, smart homes, drones, and other connected consumer electronic products. It also provides video coding and transmission technologies; and engages in the research and development of artificial intelligence. The company's patented technologies are used in various products that include cellular phones, tablets, notebook computers, and wireless personal digital assistants; wireless infrastructure equipment, which comprise base stations; components, dongles, and modules for wireless devices; and IoT devices and software platforms. As of December 31, 2020, it had a portfolio of approximately 28,000 patents and patent applications related to wireless communications, video coding, display technology, and other areas. InterDigital, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, InterDigital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.07.
PE Ratio
InterDigital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.96 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 25.67%.
Previous days news about InterDigital(IDCC)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 19 July, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space are InterDigital (IDCC Quick QuoteIDCC – Free Report) , Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) and Woodward (WWD Quick QuoteWWD – Free Report) . "
- The zacks analyst blog highlights abercrombie & fitch, interdigital, shake shack, amphastar and PGT innovations. According to Zacks on Thursday, 20 July, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF Quick QuoteANF – Free Report) , InterDigital Inc. (IDCC Quick QuoteIDCC – Free Report) , Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK Quick QuoteSHAK – Free Report) , Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPH Quick QuoteAMPH – Free Report) and PGT Innovations Inc. (PGTI Quick QuotePGTI – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 18 July, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space are InterDigital (IDCC Quick QuoteIDCC – Free Report) , Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) and Woodward (WWD Quick QuoteWWD – Free Report) . "
