(VIANEWS) – Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON), Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS), 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. Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON)
56.5% sales growth and 15.9% return on equity
Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing pharmaceutical products for rare diseases. The company offers Biorphen, a phenylephrine injection for the treatment of clinically important hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in the setting of anesthesia; Alkindi Sprinkle, a replacement therapy for adrenocortical insufficiency in children under 17 years of age; and Alaway Preservative Free, a preservative-free ophthalmic product to treat allergic conjunctivitis. It also develops ET-105, a lamotrigine for oral suspension; DS-300, a cysteine injection; DS-100, a dehydrated alcohol injection; ET-104, a zonisamide oral suspension; ET-101, a topiramate oral suspension; and ET-203, an ephedrine ready-to-use injection. Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Deer Park, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eton Pharmaceuticals has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.09.
PE Ratio
Eton Pharmaceuticals has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.67 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 15.9%.
2. Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS)
19.2% sales growth and 14.42% return on equity
Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund prefers to invest in aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products and services including retail, food, and beverage, healthcare products and services, industrial products and services, information technology services, niche manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and value-added distribution sectors. It seeks to invest in companies based in United States. The fund typically invests between $5 million and $15 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million and an annual EBITDA between $3 million and $20 million, but it can occasionally invest in larger or smaller companies. It seeks to acquire minority equity stakes and board observation rights in conjunction with its investments.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fidus Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.91.
PE Ratio
Fidus Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.67 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 14.42%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 19, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 13.2%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Fidus Investment Corporation is 1984660 which is 626.54% above its average volume of 273163.
Sales Growth
Fidus Investment Corporation’s sales growth is 18.6% for the ongoing quarter and 19.2% for the next.
3. Rollins (ROL)
10.5% sales growth and 35.91% 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. The company was formerly known as Rollins Broadcasting, Inc and changed its name to Rollins, Inc. in 1965. Rollins, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rollins has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.89.
PE Ratio
Rollins has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 52.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $52.19 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 35.91%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 14%, now sitting on 3.07B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Rollins’s EBITDA is 7.39.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Rollins is 268099 which is 86.13% below its average volume of 1933780.
4. Baidu (BIDU)
8.4% sales growth and 8.61% return on equity
Baidu, Inc. engages in the provision of internet search services in China. It operates through two segments: Baidu Core and iQIYI. The company offers Baidu App to access search, feed, and other services using mobile devices; Baidu Search to access its search and other services; Baidu Feed that provides users with personalized timeline based on their demographics and interests; Baidu Health that helps users to find the doctor and hospital for healthcare needs; and Haokan, a short video app. It also provides Baidu Knows, an online community where users can ask questions to other users; Baidu Wiki; Baidu Experience; Baidu Post; ERNIE Bot, conversational AI bot; Baidu Wenku; Baidu Maps, a voice-enabled mobile app that provides travel-related services; Baidu Drive; Baijiahao; and DuerOS, a smart assistant platform. In addition, it offers online marketing services, which include pay for performance, an auction-based services that allow customers to bid for priority placement of paid sponsored links and reach users who search for information related to their products or services; other marketing services that include display-based marketing services and other online marketing services based on performance criteria other than cost per click; mobile ecosystem, a portfolio of apps, including Baidu App, Haokan, and Baidu Post; various cloud services and solutions, such as platform as a service, software as a service, and infrastructure as a service; self-driving services, including maps, automated valet parking, navigation pilot, electric vehicles, and robotaxi fleets, as well as Xiaodu smart devices. Further, the company provides iQIYI, an online entertainment service, including original and licensed content; other video content and membership; and online advertising services. It has strategic partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The company was formerly known as Baidu.com, Inc. Baidu, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Baidu has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.66.
PE Ratio
Baidu has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.7 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 8.61%.
Previous days news about Baidu(BIDU)
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5. Southwest Airlines (LUV)
8.4% sales growth and 4.39% return on equity
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2023, the company operated a total fleet of 817 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 121 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircraft; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southwest Airlines has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.76.
PE Ratio
Southwest Airlines has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.87 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 4.39%.
Moving Average
Southwest Airlines’s value is way below its 50-day moving average of $31.42 and below its 200-day moving average of $30.23.
Sales Growth
Southwest Airlines’s sales growth is 13.3% for the present quarter and 8.4% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Southwest Airlines’s EBITDA is 0.7.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Southwest Airlines is 1835420 which is 77.83% below its average volume of 8280760.
6. Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF)
7.4% sales growth and 15.23% return on equity
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V., a franchise bottler, produces, markets, sells, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages. The company offers sparkling beverages, including colas and flavored sparkling beverages; and waters and still beverages, such as juice drinks, coffee, teas, milk, value-added dairy products, sports drinks, energy drinks, and plant-based drinks. It provides a portfolio of products through retail outlets, such as wholesale supermarkets, discount stores, and convenience stores; retailers, such as restaurants and bars, as well as stadiums, auditoriums, and theaters; points-of-sale outlets; and home delivery and other locations. The company also distributes and sells Heineken beer products in its Brazilian territories. It operates in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. was founded in 1979 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.95.
PE Ratio
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.31 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 15.23%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 31, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.29 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.41%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. ‘s stock is valued at $97.05 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $104.38 and way higher than its 52-week low of $69.33.
7. Air Lease Corporation (AL)
7.3% sales growth and 8.9% return on equity
Air Lease Corporation, an aircraft leasing company, engages in the purchase and leasing of commercial jet transport aircraft to airlines worldwide. The company also sells aircraft from its operating lease portfolio to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies, and airlines. In addition, it provides fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios. As of December 31, 2019, the company owned a fleet of 275 aircraft, including 203 narrowbody jet aircraft and 89 widebody jet aircraft. Air Lease Corporation was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Air Lease Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.14.
PE Ratio
Air Lease Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.17 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 8.9%.
Sales Growth
Air Lease Corporation’s sales growth is 12.3% for the ongoing quarter and 7.3% for the next.
Moving Average
Air Lease Corporation’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $41.82 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $40.25.
8. Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)
7.1% sales growth and 6.84% return on equity
Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Jericho, N.Y. that is one of North America's largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use assets. As of June 30, 2020, the company owned interests in 400 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 70 million square feet of gross leasable space primarily concentrated in the top major metropolitan markets. Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991, and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center acquisitions, development and management for more than 60 years.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Kimco Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.02.
PE Ratio
Kimco Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.37 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 6.84%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 6, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.89%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Kimco Realty Corporation’s stock is valued at $19.76 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $22.84 and way higher than its 52-week low of $16.34.
