(VIANEWS) – Hess Corporation (HES), Dominion Resources (D), Astrazeneca (AZN) 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. Hess Corporation (HES)
29.9% sales growth and 24.69% return on equity
Hess Corporation, an exploration and production company, explores, develops, produces, purchases, transports, and sells crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. The company operates in two segments, Exploration and Production, and Midstream. It conducts production operations primarily in the United States, Guyana, the Malaysia/Thailand Joint Development Area, and Malaysia; and exploration activities principally offshore Guyana, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Suriname and Canada. The company is also involved in gathering, compressing, and processing natural gas; fractionating NGLs; gathering, terminaling, loading, and transporting crude oil and NGL through rail car; and storing and terminaling propane, as well as providing water handling services primarily in the Bakken Shale plays in the Williston Basin area of North Dakota. The company was incorporated in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hess Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.49.
PE Ratio
Hess Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.12 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 24.69%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.75 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.1%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Hess Corporation’s stock is valued at $153.21 at 20:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $167.75 and way above its 52-week low of $124.27.
Sales Growth
Hess Corporation’s sales growth is 29.3% for the present quarter and 29.9% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Hess Corporation is 1995430 which is 26.84% below its average volume of 2727710.
2. Dominion Resources (D)
17.6% sales growth and 7.23% return on equity
Dominion Energy, Inc. produces and distributes energy in the United States. It operates through three operating segments: Dominion Energy Virginia, Dominion Energy South Carolina, and Contracted Energy. The Dominion Energy Virginia segment generates, transmits, and distributes regulated electricity to approximately 2.8 million residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in Virginia and North Carolina. The Dominion Energy South Carolina segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 0.8 million customers in the central, southern, and southwestern portions of South Carolina; and distributes natural gas to approximately 0.4 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers in South Carolina. The Contracted Energy segment is involved in the nonregulated long-term contracted renewable electric generation and renewable natural gas facility. As of December 31, 2023, the company's portfolio of assets included approximately 29.5 gigawatt of electric generating capacity; 10,600 miles of electric transmission lines; 79,300 miles of electric distribution lines; and 94,800 miles of gas distribution mains and related service facilities. The company was formerly known as Dominion Resources, Inc. Dominion Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Dominion Resources has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.48.
PE Ratio
Dominion Resources has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.72 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 7.23%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 6.5%, now sitting on 14.14B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Dominion Resources’s sales growth is 9.3% for the current quarter and 17.6% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 17% and 18.2%, respectively.
3. Astrazeneca (AZN)
12.4% sales growth and 17.29% return on equity
AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company's marketed products include Tagrisso, Imfinzi, Lynparza, Calquence, Enhertu, Orpathys, Truqap, Zoladex, Faslodex, Farxiga, Brilinta, Lokelma, Roxadustat, Andexxa, Crestor, Seloken, Onglyza, Bydureon, Fasenra, Breztri, Symbicort, Saphnelo, Tezspire, Pulmicort, Bevespi, and Daliresp for cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and oncology. Its marketed products also comprise Vaxzevria, Beyfortus, Synagis, FluMist, Soliris, Ultomiris, Strensiq, Koselugo, and Kanuma for covid-19 and rare disease. The company serves primary care and specialty care physicians through distributors and local representative offices in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. It has a collaboration agreement with Neurimmune AG to develop and commercialize NI006. The company was formerly known as Zeneca Group PLC and changed its name to AstraZeneca PLC in April 1999. AstraZeneca PLC was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Astrazeneca has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.9.
PE Ratio
Astrazeneca has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.28 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 17.29%.
Sales Growth
Astrazeneca’s sales growth is 15.3% for the current quarter and 12.4% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 22, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.45 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.9%.
Moving Average
Astrazeneca’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $68.10 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $66.97.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Astrazeneca is 7100860 which is 12.35% above its average volume of 6320010.
4. Crane Company (CR)
8.2% sales growth and 12.49% return on equity
Crane Co. manufactures and sells engineered industrial products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. The company's Fluid Handling segment offers on/off valves and related products for the chemical, oil and gas, power, and general industrial end markets; valves and related products for the non-residential construction, general industrial, and municipal markets; fluid control instrumentation and sampling solutions; and pumps and related products for water and wastewater applications in industrial, municipal, commercial, and military markets. This segment sells its products under the Crane, Saunders, Jenkins, Pacific, Xomox, Krombach, DEPA, ELRO, REVO, Flowseal, Centerline, Resistoflex, Duochek, Barksdale, Westlock, WTA, HOKE, DOPAK, Stockham, Wask, Viking Johnson, IAT, Hattersley, NABIC, Sperryn, Wade, Deming, Weinman, Burks, and Barnes brands. Its Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment provides technology payment acceptance and dispensing products to original equipment manufacturers and for vertical markets; currency handling and processing systems, cash and cashless payment and merchandising solutions, equipment service solutions, and connected managed service solutions. The company's Aerospace & Electronics segment offers original equipment and aftermarket parts under the Hydro-Aire, ELDEC, Lear Romec, P.L. Porter, Keltec, Interpoint, Signal Technology, Merrimac Industries, and Polyflon brands to commercial and military aerospace, and defense and space markets. Its Engineered Materials segment provides fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels and coils primarily for use in the manufacturing of recreational vehicles, truck bodies, and trailers, as well as used in commercial and industrial building construction. Crane Co. was founded in 1855 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Crane Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.53.
PE Ratio
Crane Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.68 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 12.49%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 10.4% and positive 9.1% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Crane Company is 314804 which is 33.62% above its average volume of 235596.
5. Southwest Airlines (LUV)
6.7% sales growth and 3.84% 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 36.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.24 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 3.84%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 53.2% and positive 7.9% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Southwest Airlines is 10408400 which is 23.23% above its average volume of 8446160.
6. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC)
6.4% sales growth and 24.19% return on equity
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. provides modular space and portable storage solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company leases various office space and storage solutions for temporary applications across a customer base in the commercial and industrial, construction, retail, education, health care, government, transportation, security, and energy sectors. . It operates a fleet of over 350,000 portable offices and storage containers. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.69.
PE Ratio
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.76 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 24.19%.
