(VIANEWS) – First Solar (FSLR), Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT), Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) 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. First Solar (FSLR)
36.8% sales growth and 18.11% return on equity
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, Japan, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with a thin film semiconductor technology that provides a lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. The company's residual business operations include project development activities, operations and maintenance services, and the sale of PV solar power systems to third-party customers. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Solar has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.21.
PE Ratio
First Solar has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.57 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 18.11%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 24.6%, now sitting on 3.76B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about First Solar(FSLR)
- First solar (fslr) increases despite market slip: here's what you need to know. According to Zacks on Friday, 27 September, "The latest trading session saw First Solar (FSLR Quick QuoteFSLR – Free Report) ending at $255.75, denoting a +0.04% adjustment from its last day’s close. ", "Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of First Solar in its upcoming earnings disclosure. "
2. Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT)
16.1% sales growth and 10.21% return on equity
Fulton Financial Corporation operates as a financial holding company that provides consumer and commercial banking products and services. It accepts various checking accounts and savings deposit products, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers secured consumer loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit, automobile loans, personal lines of credit, and checking account overdraft protection; construction and jumbo residential mortgage loans; and commercial lending products comprising commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and construction loans, as well as equipment lease financing loans. In addition, it provides letters of credit, cash management services, and traditional deposit products; and wealth management services, including investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and investment advisory services. Further, the company owns passive investments, as well as trust preferred securities; and sells various life insurance products. It provides its products and services through traditional financial center banking, as well as through a network of automated teller machines, telephone banking, mobile banking, and online banking. The company operated branches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia. Fulton Financial Corporation was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fulton Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.68.
PE Ratio
Fulton Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.99 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 10.21%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 14.8%, now sitting on 1.08B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 1, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.68 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.7%.
3. 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 48.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $48.72 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 4.26%.
Sales Growth
Stewart Information Services Corporation’s sales growth for the next quarter is 9.8%.
Moving Average
Stewart Information Services Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $70.42 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $63.03.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 24.4% and 66.7%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Stewart Information Services Corporation’s stock is valued at $76.01 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $76.11 and way higher than its 52-week low of $38.40.
4. Qualys (QLYS)
6.5% sales growth and 48.41% return on equity
Zacks industry outlook highlights varonis and qualysWith a diverse customer base that includes enterprises and government entities, Qualys maintains a balanced customer mix, which keeps it resilient against fluctuations in IT spending.
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers Qualys Cloud Apps, which includes Vulnerability Management; Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response; Threat Protection; Continuous Monitoring; Patch Management; Multi-Vector Endpoint Detection and Response; Certificate Assessment; SaaS Detection and Response; Secure Enterprise Mobility; Policy Compliance; Security Configuration Assessment; PCI Compliance; File Integrity Monitoring; Security Assessment Questionnaire; Out of-Band Configuration Assessment; Web Application Scanning; Web Application Firewall; Global Asset Inventory; Cybersecurity Asset Management; Certificate Inventory; Cloud Inventory; Cloud Security Assessment; and Container Security. Its integrated suite of IT, security, and compliance solutions delivered on its Qualys Cloud Platform enables customers to identify and manage IT assets, collect and analyze IT security data, discover and prioritize vulnerabilities, recommend and implement remediation actions, and verify the implementation of such actions. The company also provides asset tagging and management, reporting and dashboards, questionnaires and collaboration, remediation and workflow, big data correlation and analytics engine, and alerts and notifications, which enable integrated workflows, management and real-time analysis, and reporting across IT, security, and compliance solutions. The company offers its solutions through its sales teams, as well as through its network of channel partners, such as security consulting organizations, managed service providers, resellers, and consulting firms. It serves enterprises, government entities, and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, including education, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, media, retail, technology, and utilities. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Qualys has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.53.
PE Ratio
Qualys has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.46 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 48.41%.
Sales Growth
Qualys’s sales growth for the next quarter is 6.5%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Qualys’s stock is valued at $124.41 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $206.35 and above its 52-week low of $119.32.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.4%, now sitting on 581.08M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Qualys’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $131.34 and way below its 200-day moving average of $158.23.
