(VIANEWS) – Insulet (PODD), Cigna (CI), The Pennant Group (PNTG) 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. Insulet (PODD)
23.6% sales growth and 23.18% return on equity
Insulet Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes. It offers Omnipod System, a self-adhesive disposable tubeless Omnipod device that is worn on the body for up to three days at a time, as well as its wireless companion, the handheld personal diabetes manager. The company sells its products primarily through independent distributors and pharmacy channels, as well as directly in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Insulet Corporation was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Insulet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.72.
PE Ratio
Insulet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 114.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $114.97 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 23.18%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 34.7% and 91.3%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Insulet’s sales growth is 24.6% for the present quarter and 23.6% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Insulet is 192866 which is 85.65% below its average volume of 1344290.
Previous days news about Insulet(PODD)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 11 December, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Haemonetics (HAE Quick QuoteHAE – Free Report) , Insulet (PODD Quick QuotePODD – Free Report) and DexCom (DXCM Quick QuoteDXCM – Free Report) . ", "Haemonetics and DexCom each presently carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and Insulet sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). "
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 13 December, "While Insulet presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Haemonetics and DexCom each carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 11 December, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Haemonetics (HAE Quick QuoteHAE – Free Report) , Insulet (PODD Quick QuotePODD – Free Report) and DexCom (DXCM Quick QuoteDXCM – Free Report) . ", "While Haemonetics and DexCom each carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), Insulet presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 12 December, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Haemonetics (HAE Quick QuoteHAE – Free Report) , Insulet (PODD Quick QuotePODD – Free Report) and DexCom (DXCM Quick QuoteDXCM – Free Report) . ", "Haemonetics and DexCom each presently carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and Insulet sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). "
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 13 December, "While Insulet presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Haemonetics and DexCom each carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). "
2. Cigna (CI)
19.3% sales growth and 11.99% return on equity
The Cigna Group, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and related products and services in the United States. Its Evernorth Health Services segment provides a range of coordinated and point solution health services, including pharmacy benefits, home delivery pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, distribution, and care delivery and management solutions to health plans, employers, government organizations, and health care providers. The company's Cigna Healthcare segment offers medical, pharmacy, behavioral health, dental, and other products and services for insured and self-insured customers; Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare Part D plans for seniors, as well as individual health insurance plans; and health care coverage in its international markets, as well as health care benefits for mobile individuals and employees of multinational organizations. The company also offers permanent insurance contracts sold to corporations to provide coverage on the lives of certain employees for financing employer-paid future benefit obligations. It distributes its products and services through insurance brokers and consultants; directly to employers, unions and other groups, or individuals; and private and public exchanges. The company was formerly known as Cigna Corporation and changed its name to The Cigna Group in February 2023. The Cigna Group was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cigna has a trailing twelve months EPS of $17.74.
PE Ratio
Cigna has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.81 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 11.99%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Cigna is 624072 which is 66.3% below its average volume of 1852300.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Cigna’s EBITDA is 0.53.
Moving Average
Cigna’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $293.84 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $278.36.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 31.9% and 17.4%, respectively.
Previous days news about Cigna(CI)
- US stocks mixed; cigna shares spike higher. According to Business Insider on Monday, 11 December, "Shares of Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) traded higher on Monday after the company reportedly ended its attempt to negotiate an acquisition deal with rival Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM) after the pair disagreed on price terms."
- Cigna (ci) adds $10b to buyback funds, turns to bolt-on buyouts. According to Zacks on Monday, 11 December, "Shares of Cigna have declined 23.7% in the past year compared with the 3.6% fall of the industry it belongs to.", "The Cigna Group (CI Quick QuoteCI – Free Report) recently announced that the company has added a massive $10 billion to its share buyback program. "
- Strength seen in cigna (ci): can its 16.7% jump turn into more strength?. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 12 December, "Following a significant price decline at the end of November amid rumors of a potential merger between Cigna and Kentucky-based health insurer Humana, the market began correcting CI stock prices toward the close of last week. "
- Cigna (ci) stock falls amid market uptick: what investors need to know. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 12 December, "The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Cigna in its upcoming release. "
- The zacks analyst blog highlights the Home Depot, advanced micro devices, Pfizer, the cigna group and live nation entertainment. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 13 December, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD Quick QuoteHD – Free Report) , Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD Quick QuoteAMD – Free Report) , Pfizer Inc. (PFE Quick QuotePFE – Free Report) , The Cigna Group (CI Quick QuoteCI – Free Report) and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV Quick QuoteLYV – Free Report) .", "Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include The Cigna Group and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.."
3. The Pennant Group (PNTG)
9.6% sales growth and 10.04% return on equity
The Pennant Group, Inc. provides healthcare services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Home Health and Hospice Services, and Senior Living Services. The company offers home health services, including clinical services, such as nursing, speech, occupational and physical therapy, medical social work, and home health aide services; and hospice services comprising clinical care, education, and counseling services for the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of terminally ill patients and their families. It also provides senior living services, such as residential accommodations, activities, meals, housekeeping, and assistance in the activities of daily living to seniors, who are independent or who require some support. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 88 home health and hospice agencies, and 54 senior living communities with 4127 Senior Living units in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The Pennant Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Pennant Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.42.
PE Ratio
The Pennant Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.52 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 10.04%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 22.2% and 38.5%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
The Pennant Group’s stock is valued at $14.08 at 14:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $16.39 and way higher than its 52-week low of $9.75.
Moving Average
The Pennant Group’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $11.66 and way above its 200-day moving average of $12.24.
4. EMCOR Group (EME)
9.3% sales growth and 26.59% return on equity
EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical construction, and facilities services primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers design, integration, installation, starts-up, operation, and maintenance services related to electrical power transmission, distribution, and generation systems; energy solutions; premises electrical and lighting systems; process instrumentation in the refining, chemical processing, and food processing industries; low-voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security, and process control systems; voice and data communications systems; roadway and transit lighting, signaling, and fiber optic lines; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and geothermal solutions; clean-room process ventilation systems; fire protection and suppression systems; plumbing, process, and high-purity piping systems; controls and filtration systems; water and wastewater treatment systems; central plant heating and cooling systems; crane and rigging services; millwright services; and steel fabrication, erection, and welding services. The company also provides building services that cover commercial and government site-based operations and maintenance; facility management, maintenance, and services; outage services to utilities and industrial plants; military base operations support services; mobile mechanical maintenance and services; services for indoor air quality; floor care and janitorial services; landscaping, lot sweeping, and snow removal services; vendor management and call center services; installation and support for building systems; program development, management, and maintenance for energy systems; technical consulting and diagnostic services; infrastructure and building projects; small modification and retrofit projects; and other building services. It offers industrial services to oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. EMCOR Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EMCOR Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.44.
PE Ratio
EMCOR Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.73 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 26.59%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
EMCOR Group’s EBITDA is 0.83.
Moving Average
EMCOR Group’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $207.76 and way above its 200-day moving average of $188.23.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
EMCOR Group’s stock is valued at $214.32 at 14:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $227.50 and way above its 52-week low of $141.89.
5. First Business Financial Services (FBIZ)
9.2% sales growth and 14.02% return on equity
First Business Financial Services, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Business Bank that provides commercial banking products and services for small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals, and high net worth individuals. The company offers deposit products, such as non-interest-bearing transaction accounts, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, and certificates of deposit, as well as credit cards. It also provides loan products, including commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, small business administration loans, and direct financing leases, as well as consumer and other loans comprising home equity, first and second mortgage, and other personal loans for professional and executive clients. The company offers commercial lending, asset-based lending, equipment financing, accounts receivable financing, vendor financing, floorplan financing, treasury management services, and company retirement plans; trust and estate administration, financial planning, investment management, and private banking services; and investment portfolio administrative, asset-liability management, and asset-liability management process validation services for other financial institutions. First Business Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.37.
PE Ratio
First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.1 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 14.02%.
Sales Growth
First Business Financial Services’s sales growth is 10.4% for the ongoing quarter and 9.2% for the next.
Moving Average
First Business Financial Services’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $32.01 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $30.85.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.3%, now sitting on 135.38M for the twelve trailing months.
6. Huron Consulting Group (HURN)
7.8% sales growth and 13.83% return on equity
Huron Consulting Group Inc., a professional services firm, provides consultancy services in the United States and internationally. Its Healthcare segment provides advisory services in the areas of financial and operational improvement, care transformation, and revenue cycle managed services; organizational transformation; and digital, technology and analytic solutions to national and regional hospitals, integrated health systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, and medical groups. The company's Business Advisory segment offers cloud-based technology, analytics, restructuring, and capital advisory solutions to life science, financial, healthcare, education, energy and utilities, and industrials and manufacturing industries, as well as to public sectors. Its Education segment provides research enterprise and student lifecycle; digital, technology and analytic solutions; and organizational transformation services to public and private colleges and universities, academic medical centers, research institutes, and other not-for-profit organizations. Huron Consulting Group Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Huron Consulting Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.89.
PE Ratio
Huron Consulting Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.01 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 13.83%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Huron Consulting Group’s EBITDA is 1.73.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 0.9% and 10.3%, respectively.
Previous days news about Huron Consulting Group(HURN)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 11 December, "In this context, stocks like Intel Corporation (INTC Quick QuoteINTC – Free Report) , United States Cellular Corporation (USM Quick QuoteUSM – Free Report) and Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN Quick QuoteHURN – Free Report) are worth betting on."
- Zacks.com featured highlights include Intel, U.S. cellular and huron consulting group. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 12 December, "Chicago, IL - December 12, 2023 - Stocks in this week’s article are Intel Corp. (INTC Quick QuoteINTC – Free Report) , U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM Quick QuoteUSM – Free Report) and Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN Quick QuoteHURN – Free Report) .", "In this context, stocks like Intel Corp., U.S. Cellular Corp. and Huron Consulting Group Inc. are worth betting on."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 13 December, "Some other top-ranked stocks in the Business Services space are FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (FCFS Quick QuoteFCFS – Free Report) and Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN Quick QuoteHURN – Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. "
