(VIANEWS) – Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), NextEra Energy (NEE) 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. Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO)
31% sales growth and 110.23% return on equity
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biopharma technology platform company in the United States, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, Japan, and internationally. The company's products are based on the ENHANZE drug delivery technology, a patented recombinant human hyaluronidase enzyme (rHuPH20) that enables the subcutaneous delivery of injectable biologics, such as monoclonal antibodies and other therapeutic molecules, as well as small molecules and fluids. Its flagship product is Hylenex recombinant, a formulation of rHuPH20 to facilitate subcutaneous fluid administration for achieving hydration to enhance the dispersion and absorption of other injected drugs in subcutaneous urography and to improve resorption of radiopaque agents. The company also develops Perjeta; RITUXAN HYCELA and MabThera SC for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); RITUXAN SC for patients with CLL; and HYQVIA for the treatment of immunodeficiency disorders. In addition, it is developing Tecentriq for non-small cell lung cancer; OCREVUS for multiple sclerosis; DARZALEX for the treatment of patients with amyloidosis, smoldering myeloma, and multiple myeloma; nivolumab for the treatment of solid tumors; ARGX-113, a human neonatal Fc receptor; ARGX-117 to treat autoimmune diseases; and BMS-986179, an anti-CD-73 antibody. The company has collaborations with F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Ltd.; Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.; Baxalta US Inc.; Baxalta GmbH; Pfizer Inc.; Janssen Biotech, Inc.; AbbVie, Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Alexion Pharma Holding; ARGENX BVBA; Horizon Therapeutics plc; National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa; and ViiV Healthcare Limited for small and large molecule targets for the treatment and prevention of HIV. Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Halozyme Therapeutics has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.42.
PE Ratio
Halozyme Therapeutics has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.89 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 110.23%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Halozyme Therapeutics is 940624 which is 24.34% below its average volume of 1243250.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Halozyme Therapeutics’s EBITDA is 12.06.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 6.4% and 13.2%, respectively.
2. Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)
18.4% sales growth and 20.49% return on equity
Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as the bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank that provides various banking products and related services primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada. It operates in Commercial, Consumer Related, and Corporate & Other segments. The company offers deposit products, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit accounts; and treasury management and residential mortgage products and services. It also offers commercial and industrial loan products, such as working capital lines of credit, loans to technology companies, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse lines, equipment loans and leases, and other commercial loans; commercial real estate loans, which are secured by multi-family residential properties, professional offices, industrial facilities, retail centers, hotels, and other commercial properties; construction and land development loans for single family and multi-family residential projects, industrial/warehouse properties, office buildings, retail centers, medical office facilities, and residential lot developments; and consumer loans. In addition, the company provides other financial services, such as internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, lock box services, courier, and cash management services. Further, it holds certain investment securities, municipal and non-profit loans, and leases; invests primarily in low-income housing tax credits and small business investment corporations; and holds certain real estate loans and related securities. The company operates 36 branch locations, as well as loan production offices. Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Alliance Bancorporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.69.
PE Ratio
Western Alliance Bancorporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.58 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 20.49%.
3. NextEra Energy (NEE)
11.9% sales growth and 6.83% return on equity
NextEra Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers in North America. The company generates electricity through wind, solar, nuclear, coal, and natural gas facilities. It also develops, constructs, and operates long-term contracted assets that consists of clean energy solutions, such as renewable generation facilities, battery storage projects, and electric transmission facilities; sells energy commodities; and owns, develops, constructs, manages and operates electric generation facilities in wholesale energy markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company had approximately 28,564 megawatts of net generating capacity; approximately 77,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines; and 696 substations. It serves approximately 11 million people through approximately 5.7 million customer accounts in the east and lower west coasts of Florida. The company was formerly known as FPL Group, Inc. and changed its name to NextEra Energy, Inc. in 2010. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NextEra Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.11.
PE Ratio
NextEra Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.55 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 6.83%.
Sales Growth
NextEra Energy’s sales growth is 53.1% for the present quarter and 11.9% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for NextEra Energy is 1856820 which is 77.66% below its average volume of 8313210.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 8.1% and positive 1.2% for the next.
4. Raymond James Financial (RJF)
10.7% sales growth and 17.01% return on equity
Raymond James Financial, Inc., a diversified financial services company, provides private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking, and other services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Private Client Group segment offers investment services, portfolio management services, insurance and annuity products, and mutual funds; support to third-party product partners, including sales and marketing support, as well as distribution and accounting, and administrative services; margin loans; securities borrowing and lending services; and custodial, trade execution, research, and other support and services. The Capital Markets segment provides investment banking services, including equity underwriting, debt underwriting, and merger and acquisition advisory services; and fixed income and equity brokerage services. The Asset Management segment offers asset management, portfolio management, and related administrative services to retail and institutional clients; and administrative support services, such as record-keeping. The Raymond James Bank segment provides insured deposit accounts; commercial and industrial, commercial real estate (CRE) and CRE construction, tax-exempt, residential mortgage, securities-based, and other loans; loan syndication services; and liquidity management products and services. The Other segment engages in the private equity investments, including invests in third-party funds. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Raymond James Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.49.
PE Ratio
Raymond James Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.32 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 17.01%.
Sales Growth
Raymond James Financial’s sales growth is 8.9% for the present quarter and 10.7% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 0.3%, now sitting on 10.81B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Raymond James Financial’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $111.27 and above its 200-day moving average of $104.98.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Raymond James Financial’s stock is valued at $107.19 at 10:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $126.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of $84.86.
5. Brinks Company (BCO)
10.6% sales growth and 65.08% return on equity
The Brink's Company provides secure transportation, cash management, and other security-related services in North America, Latin America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers armored vehicle transportation of valuables; automated teller machine (ATM) management services, such as cash replenishment, replenishment forecasting, cash optimization, ATM remote monitoring, service call dispatching, transaction processing, installation, and first and second line maintenance services; network infrastructure; and cash-in-transit services. It also provides transportation services for diamonds, jewelry, precious metals, securities, bank notes, currency, high-tech devices, electronics, and pharmaceuticals; vault outsourcing and money processing services; and services related to deploying and servicing intelligent safes and safe control devices, as well as cashier balancing, counterfeit detection, account consolidation, electronic reporting, check imaging, and reconciliation services. In addition, the company offers technology applications, including online cash tracking, cash inventory management, and other web-based tools. Further, it provides bill payment acceptance and processing services; prepaid cards and corporate debit cards; and security system design and installation services that include alarms, motion detectors, closed-circuit televisions, and digital video recorders, as well as access control systems comprising card and biometric readers, electronic locks, and turnstiles. Additionally, the company offers monitoring services; and security and guarding services to protect airports, offices, warehouses, stores, and public venues. It serves banks and financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. The company was formerly known as The Pittston Company and changed its name to The Brink's Company in May 2003. The Brink's Company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Brinks Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.54.
PE Ratio
Brinks Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 119.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $119.55 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 65.08%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Brinks Company’s stock is valued at $63.96 at 10:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $72.13 and way above its 52-week low of $48.38.
6. Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP)
10% sales growth and 16.98% return on equity
Independent Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank that provides various banking services to individuals and businesses. The company offers checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, direct and indirect consumer financing, mortgage lending, and safe deposit box services, as well as automatic teller machine, and Internet and mobile banking services. It also provides title insurance, insurance brokerage, and investment services. The company offers its services through approximately 59 branches, two drive-thru facilities, and nine loan production offices in Michigan; and two loan production offices in Ohio. Independent Bank Corporation was founded in 1864 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Independent Bank Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.33.
PE Ratio
Independent Bank Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.68 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 16.98%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Independent Bank Corporation is 68806 which is 19.6% below its average volume of 85580.
7. KBR (KBR)
7% sales growth and 11.58% return on equity
KBR, Inc. provides professional services and technologies across the asset and program life-cycle within the government services and hydrocarbons industries worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Government Solutions, Technology Solutions, and Energy Solutions. The Government Solutions segment offers life-cycle support solutions to defense, space, aviation, and other programs and missions for military and other government agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This segment's services cover from research and development, through systems engineering, test and evaluation, systems integration and program management, to operations support, maintenance, and field logistics. The Technology Solutions segment provides proprietary technologies, equipment and catalyst supply, digital solutions and associated knowledge-based services into a global business for refining, petrochemicals, inorganic, and specialty chemicals, as well as gasification, syngas, ammonia, nitric acid and fertilizers. The Energy Solutions segment offers life-cycle support solutions across the upstream, midstream, and downstream hydrocarbons markets; comprehensive project and program delivery solutions, as well as engineering services, front-end consulting and feasibility studies, sustaining capital construction, turnarounds, maintenance services, and others. This segment provides EPC, and consulting and engineering services for onshore oil and gas; LNG/GTL; oil refining; petrochemicals; chemicals; fertilizers; offshore oil and gas; and floating solutions. KBR, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, KBR has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.26.
PE Ratio
KBR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 43.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $43.34 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 11.58%.
Sales Growth
KBR’s sales growth is negative 5.9% for the present quarter and 7% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
KBR’s EBITDA is 1.4.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 6.5% and a negative 6.6%, respectively.
8. Valmont Industries (VMI)
6.8% sales growth and 16.51% return on equity
Valmont Industries, Inc. produces and sells fabricated metal products in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Engineered Support Structures, Utility Support Structures, Coatings, and Irrigation. The Engineered Support Structures segment manufactures and distributes engineered metal, steel, wood, aluminum, and composite poles, towers, and components for lighting, traffic, and wireless communication markets; engineered access systems; integrated structure solutions for smart cities; and highway safety products. The Utility Support Structures segment manufactures engineered steel and concrete pole structures for utility transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy generation equipment; and inspection services. The Coatings segment provides hot-dipped galvanizing, anodizing, and powder coating services to preserve and protect metal products. The Irrigation segment manufactures and distributes mechanical irrigation equipment, and related parts and services under the Valley brand name for the agricultural industry; and tubular products for industrial customers. This segment also provides water management solutions and technology for precision agriculture. The company serves municipalities and government entities, commercial lighting fixtures manufacturing companies, contractors, telecommunications and utility companies, and large farms, as well as the general manufacturing sector. Valmont Industries, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Valmont Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.
PE Ratio
Valmont Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.12 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 16.51%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 7.5% and 16.8%, respectively.
