(VIANEWS) – Equus Total Return (EQS), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units (AB) 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. Equus Total Return (EQS)
139.2% sales growth and 26.15% return on equity
Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company (BDC) specializing in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, corporate partnerships/joint ventures, growth and expansion capital, acquisition financing, roll-up acquisition strategies, operational turnarounds, recapitalizations of existing businesses, special situations, equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately owned companies, debt securities including subordinate debt, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, or debt combined with warrants and common and preferred stock, and preferred equity financing. It invests in small to mid-sized companies and acts as a lead investor. It invests in technology, telecommunication, financial services, natural resource and industrial manufacturing and services. It invests in companies engaged in the alternative energy, real estate, healthcare, education, e-learning, leisure and entertainment, and foreign investment sector in the United States, China, India, and Europe. It investments include common and preferred stock, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, debt combined with warrants and options, and other rights to acquire common or preferred stock. It seeks to invest in companies between $1 million to $25 million with revenues between $5 million and $150 million with EBITDA between $2 million to $50 million. It seeks to take control and non-control equity positions. Equus Total Return, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional office in Vancouver, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.81.
PE Ratio
Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1.89 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 26.15%.
Moving Average
Equus Total Return’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $1.49 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $1.49.
2. Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
10.6% sales growth and 89.52% return on equity
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions worldwide. The company offers firewall appliances and software; and Panorama, a security management solution for the global control of network security platform as a virtual or a physical appliance. It also provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline, as well as threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. In addition, the company offers cloud security, secure access, security operations, and threat intelligence and security consulting; professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration; education services, such as certifications, as well as online and in-classroom training; and support services. It sells its products and services through its channel partners, as well as directly to medium to large enterprises, service providers, and government entities operating in various industries, including education, energy, financial services, government entities, healthcare, Internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Palo Alto Networks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.47.
PE Ratio
Palo Alto Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 43.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $43.13 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 89.52%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Palo Alto Networks is 2853530 which is 53.34% below its average volume of 6116490.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Palo Alto Networks’s stock is valued at $279.07 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $380.84 and way higher than its 52-week low of $176.30.
3. Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units (AB)
8.3% sales growth and 12.73% return on equity
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. is publicly owned investment manager. The firm also provides research services to its clients. It provides its services to investment companies, pension and profit sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations, and other business entities. The firm invests in public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets across the globe. It employs long/short strategy to make its investments. The firm conducts in-house research to make its investments. AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. was founded in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.34.
PE Ratio
Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.12 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 12.73%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.69 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.14%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 7.6% and 21.3%, respectively.
4. Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)
8.3% sales growth and 10.36% return on equity
Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer Banking. The Commercial Banking segment provides commercial real estate and equipment financing, business banking, asset-based lending, and commercial services; public sector finance; mortgage warehouse financing; treasury management services; credit, deposit, and cash flow management services; and wealth management solutions to business owners and operators, including trust, asset management, financial planning, insurance, retirement, and investment products, as well as derivative, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trade products and services. The HSA Bank segment offers health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts, and commuter services that are distributed directly to employers and individual consumers, as well as through national and regional insurance carriers, consultants, and financial advisors. The Consumer Banking segment provides consumer deposit and fee-based services, residential mortgages, home equity lines, secured and unsecured loans, and credit cards to consumers; and small business banking products, such as credit, deposit, and cash flow management to businesses and professional service firms. It also offers online and mobile banking services. Webster Financial Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.91.
PE Ratio
Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.77 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 10.36%.
Sales Growth
Webster Financial Corporation’s sales growth is 1.9% for the ongoing quarter and 8.3% for the next.
5. Zoetis (ZTS)
7.5% sales growth and 49.82% return on equity
Zoetis Inc. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of animal health medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products and services in the United States and internationally. The company commercializes products primarily across species, including livestock, such as cattle, swine, poultry, fish, and sheep and others; and companion animals comprising dogs, cats, and horses. It also offers parasiticides, vaccines, dermatology, other pharmaceutical, anti-infectives, animal health diagnostics, and medicated feed additives. In addition, the company provides animal health diagnostics, including point-of-care diagnostic products, instruments and reagents, rapid immunoassay tests, reference laboratory kits and services, and blood glucose monitors; and other non-pharmaceutical products, which include nutritionals, as well as products and services in biodevices, genetic tests, and precision animal health. It markets its products to veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners. The company has collaboration Blacksmith Medicines, Inc. to discover and develop novel antibiotics for animal health. Zoetis Inc. was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Zoetis has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.08.
PE Ratio
Zoetis has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.52 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 49.82%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Zoetis is 10891100 which is 276.1% above its average volume of 2895760.
