(VIANEWS) – InterDigital (IDCC), Huron Consulting Group (HURN), Progyny (PGNY) 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. InterDigital (IDCC)
24.3% sales growth and 30.28% return on equity
InterDigital, Inc. operates as a global research and development company with focus primarily on wireless, visual, and related technologies. It designs and develops technologies that enable connected in a range of communications and entertainment products and services. It licenses or intend to license its innovations to companies providing products and services, including wireless communications, consumer electronics, personal computer, and automotive, as well as cloud-based services, such as video streaming. It designs and develops a range of innovations for use in digital cellular and wireless products and networks, including 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and IEEE 802-related products and networks. The company also develops cellular technologies, such as technologies related to CDMA, TDMA, OFDM/OFDMA, and MIMO for use in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless networks, as well as mobile terminal devices; and 3GPP technology portfolio in 5G, 5G, advanced and 6G, as well as technologies for automobiles, wearables, smart homes, drones, and other connected consumer electronic products. In addition, it provides video coding and transmission technologies; and engages in the research and development of artificial intelligence. Further, the company's patented technologies are used in various products that include smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics, and base stations; televisions, laptops, gaming consoles, set-top boxes, streaming devices, and connected automobiles. InterDigital, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, InterDigital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.92.
PE Ratio
InterDigital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.99 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 30.28%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 58.2% and a negative 54.7%, respectively.
Sales Growth
InterDigital’s sales growth is negative 1.9% for the current quarter and 24.3% for the next.
2. Huron Consulting Group (HURN)
18.5% sales growth and 13.09% return on equity
Huron Consulting Group Inc., a professional services firm, provides consultancy services in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Healthcare, Education, and Commercial. The Healthcare segment provides advisory services in the areas of financial and operational improvement, care transformation, and revenue cycle managed services; organizational transformation; financial advisory; software products; and digital solutions, spanning technology and analytic-related services to national and regional health systems, academic and community health systems, public, children's and critical access hospitals, physician practices and medical groups, payors, and long-term care or post-acute providers. The Education segment provides research enterprise, and student and alumni lifecycle; digital solutions, spanning technology, and analytic-related services; Huron Research Suite, a software suite designed to facilitate and enhance research administration service delivery and compliance; and organizational transformation services to public and private colleges and universities, research institutes, and other education-related organizations. The Commercial segment delivers digital services and software products, and financial advisory services to financial, energy and utilities, professional and business services, life science, consumer products, and industrials and manufacturing industries, as well as public sector and nonprofit organizations. The company 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 $3.46.
PE Ratio
Huron Consulting Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.37 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 13.09%.
Sales Growth
Huron Consulting Group’s sales growth is 7.9% for the present quarter and 18.5% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Huron Consulting Group is 245865 which is 66.37% above its average volume of 147777.
3. Progyny (PGNY)
16.5% sales growth and 12.3% return on equity
Progyny, Inc., a benefits management company, specializes in fertility and family building benefits solutions for employers in the United States. Its fertility benefits solution includes differentiated benefits plan design, personalized concierge-style member support services, and selective network of fertility specialists. The company also offers Progyny Rx, an integrated pharmacy benefits solution that provides its members with access to the medications needed during their treatment. In addition, it provides surrogacy and adoption reimbursement programs for employers. The company was formerly known as Auxogyn, Inc. and changed its name to Progyny, Inc. in 2015. Progyny, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Progyny has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.61.
PE Ratio
Progyny has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 46.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $46.9 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 12.3%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.6%, now sitting on 1.11B for the twelve trailing months.
4. Armstrong World Industries (AWI)
9.7% sales growth and 40.35% return on equity
Armstrong World Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells ceiling systems primarily for use in the construction and renovation of residential and commercial buildings in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments. The company produces suspended mineral fiber, soft fiber, fiberglass wool, and metal ceiling systems, as well as wood, wood fiber, glass-reinforced-gypsum, and felt ceiling and wall systems; ceiling component products, such as ceiling perimeters and trims, as well as grid products that support drywall ceiling systems; ceilings and walls for use in commercial settings; and acoustical controls and architectural cast ceilings, walls, facades, columns, and moldings solutions. It sells its commercial ceiling and architectural specialties products to resale distributors and ceiling system contractors; and residential ceiling products to wholesalers and retailers, such as large home centers. The company was incorporated in 1891 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Armstrong World Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.31.
PE Ratio
Armstrong World Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.66 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 40.35%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 12.3% and 6.2%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Armstrong World Industries’s stock is valued at $115.02 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $125.56 and way above its 52-week low of $68.35.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Armstrong World Industries is 224833 which is 30.73% below its average volume of 324604.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.2%, now sitting on 1.31B for the twelve trailing months.
5. Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA)
8.4% sales growth and 29.96% return on equity
Copa Holdings, S.A., through its subsidiaries, provides airline passenger and cargo services. The company offers approximately 104 daily scheduled flights to 54 destinations in 25 countries in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean from its Panama City hub. As of December 31, 2020, it operated a fleet of 77 aircraft comprising 70 Boeing 737-Next Generation aircraft and 7 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Copa Holdings, S.A. was founded in 1947 and is based in Panama City, Panama.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.9.
PE Ratio
Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.86 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 29.96%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 14.8% and positive 0.5% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. is 186887 which is 23.97% below its average volume of 245817.
Moving Average
Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A.’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $100.56 and below its 200-day moving average of $96.80.
6. Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW)
8.1% sales growth and 7.87% return on equity
Arrow Financial Corporation, a bank holding company, provides commercial and consumer banking, and financial products and services. The company's deposit products include demand deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, and other time deposits. Its lending activities comprise commercial loans, such as term loans, time notes, and lines of credit; and commercial real estate loans to finance real estate purchases, refinancing, expansions, and improvements to commercial properties, as well as commercial construction and land development loans to finance projects. The company's lending activities also include consumer installment loans to finance personal expenditures, personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, and automobile loans; and residential real estate loans, fixed home equity loans, and home equity lines of credit for consumers to finance home improvements, debt consolidation, education, and other uses. In addition, it maintains an indirect lending program; and sells residential real estate loan originations into the secondary market. Further, the company provides retirement planning, trust, and estate administration services for individuals; and pension, profit-sharing, and employee benefit plan administration services for corporations. Additionally, it offers insurance agency services comprising group health care policies and life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products; and investment advisory services to its proprietary mutual funds, as well as holds a real estate investment trust. The company operates in the northeastern region of New York State in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex, Clinton, Rensselaer, Albany, and Schenectady counties, as well as surrounding areas. It owns 26 branch banking offices; and leases 12 branch banking offices, as well as two residential loan origination offices. Arrow Financial Corporation was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Glens Falls, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arrow Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.72.
PE Ratio
Arrow Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.53 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 7.87%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 10, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.32%.
