(VIANEWS) – EQT Corporation (EQT), Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT), Humana (HUM) 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. EQT Corporation (EQT)
38.4% sales growth and 13.35% return on equity
EQT Corporation operates as a natural gas production company in the United States. As of December 31, 2021, it had 25.0 trillion cubic feet of proved natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil reserves across approximately 2.0 million gross acres, including 1.7 million gross acres in the Marcellus play. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EQT Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.26.
PE Ratio
EQT Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.67 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 13.35%.
Sales Growth
EQT Corporation’s sales growth is negative 12.5% for the current quarter and 38.4% for the next.
2. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT)
15.3% sales growth and 9.06% return on equity
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides satellite-based broadband communication solutions in Israel and internationally. It operates through Fixed Networks, Mobility Solutions, and Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects segments. The company designs and manufactures ground-based satellite communications equipment; and provides solutions and end-to-end services. Its portfolio consists of very small aperture terminals, amplifiers, modems, on-the-move antennas, solid state power amplifiers, block upconverters, transceivers, low-profile antennas, and on-the-move/on-the-pause terminals and modems. The company also offers turnkey integrated solutions, including managed satellite network services, network planning and optimization, satellite capacity, remote network operation, call center support, hub and field operations, and communication networks construction and installation services. In addition, it provides connectivity services, Internet access, and telephony services to enterprise, government, and residential customers; and builds telecommunication infrastructure using fiber-optic and wireless technologies for broadband connectivity. The company sells its products and solutions to communication service providers, satellite operators, governments, mobile network operators, telecommunication companies, and system integrators, as well as to defense and homeland security organizations, and directly to end-users. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.41.
PE Ratio
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.05 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 9.06%.
Sales Growth
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.’s sales growth is 30.8% for the present quarter and 15.3% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.1%, now sitting on 266.09M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Humana (HUM)
8.7% sales growth and 15.68% return on equity
Humana Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides medical and specialty insurance products in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It has a contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition prescription drug plan program; and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible, and long-term support services benefits. In addition, the company provides commercial fully-insured medical and specialty health insurance benefits comprising dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental health benefits, as well as administrative services only products to individuals and employer groups; military services, such as TRICARE T2017 East Region contract; and engages in the operations of pharmacy benefit manager business. Further, it operates pharmacies and senior focused primary care centers; and offers home solutions services, such as home health, hospice, and other services to its health plan members, as well as to third parties. The company sells its products through employers and employees, independent brokers and agents, sales representatives, and digital insurance agencies. The company was formerly known as Extendicare Inc. and changed its name to Humana Inc. in April 1974. Humana Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Humana has a trailing twelve months EPS of $19.99.
PE Ratio
Humana has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.72 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 15.68%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 27, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.54 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.04%.
Previous days news about Humana(HUM)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 11 April, "Similar to Centene, other health insurers, such as UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH Quick QuoteUNH – Free Report) , Humana Inc. (HUM Quick QuoteHUM – Free Report) and Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH Quick QuoteMOH – Free Report) , boast a strong Medicaid business, which endows them with contract wins from time to time and expands membership growth."
4. Installed Building Products (IBP)
8.1% sales growth and 41.88% return on equity
Installed Building Products, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the installation of insulation, waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors, and other products in the continental United States. The company offers a range of insulation materials, such as fiberglass and cellulose, and spray foam insulation materials. It is also involved in the installation of insulation and sealant materials in various areas of a structure, which includes basement and crawl space, building envelope, attic, and acoustical applications. In addition, the company installs a range of caulk and sealant products that control air infiltration in residential and commercial buildings; and waterproofing options, including sheet and hot applied waterproofing membranes, as well as deck coating, bentonite, and air and vapor systems. It serves homebuilders, multi-family and commercial construction firms, individual homeowners, and repair and remodeling contractors through a network of approximately 210 branch locations. The company was formerly known as CCIB Holdco, Inc. Installed Building Products, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Installed Building Products has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.61.
PE Ratio
Installed Building Products has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.75 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 41.88%.
5. Regional Management Corp. (RM)
7.1% sales growth and 5.06% return on equity
Regional Management Corp., a diversified consumer finance company, provides various installment loan products primarily to customers with limited access to consumer credit from banks, thrifts, credit card companies, and other lenders in the United States. It offers small and large installment loans; and retail loans to finance the purchase of furniture, appliances, and other retail products. The company also provides insurance products, including credit life, credit accident and health, credit property, vehicle single interest, and credit involuntary unemployment insurance; collateral protection insurance; and property insurance, as well as reinsurance products. In addition, its loans are sourced through branches, centrally managed direct mail campaigns, digital partners, and retailers, as well as its consumer website. As of February 24, 2022, the company operated through a network of approximately 350 branches in 14 states. Regional Management Corp. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Greer, South Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Regional Management Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.66.
PE Ratio
Regional Management Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.86 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 5.06%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 21, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.96%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Regional Management Corp. is 16241 which is 29.84% below its average volume of 23151.
Previous days news about Regional Management Corp.(RM)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 11 April, "Five such small-cap stocks are – Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI Quick QuoteUTI – Free Report) , Diversified Energy Co. PLC (DEC Quick QuoteDEC – Free Report) , Regional Management Corp. (RM Quick QuoteRM – Free Report) , Yext Inc. (YEXT Quick QuoteYEXT – Free Report) and Interface Inc. (TILE Quick QuoteTILE – Free Report) ."
