(VIANEWS) – Itau Unibanco (ITUB), Arista Networks (ANET), Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) 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. Itau Unibanco (ITUB)
25.6% sales growth and 18.3% return on equity
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. offers a range of financial products and services to individuals and corporate customers in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Activities with the Market + Corporation. It offers current account; loans; credit and debit cards; investment and commercial banking services; real estate lending services; financing and investment services; economic, financial and brokerage advisory; and leasing and foreign exchange services. The company also provides property and casualty insurance products covering loss, damage, or liabilities for assets or persons, as well as life insurance products covering death and personal accident. It serves retail customers, account and non-account holders, individuals and legal entities, high income clients, microenterprises, and small companies, as well as middle-market companies and high net worth clients. The company was formerly known as Itaú Unibanco Banco Múltiplo S.A. and changed its name to Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. in April 2009. The company was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. operates as a subsidiary of IUPAR – Itaú Unibanco Participações S.A.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Itau Unibanco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.64.
PE Ratio
Itau Unibanco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.34 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 18.3%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 18.8% and 33.3%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.5%, now sitting on 118.94B for the twelve trailing months.
2. Arista Networks (ANET)
15.4% sales growth and 34.66% return on equity
Arista Networks, Inc. develops, markets, and sells cloud networking solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company's cloud networking solutions consist of extensible operating systems, a set of network applications, as well as gigabit Ethernet switching and routing platforms. It also provides post contract customer support services, such as technical support, hardware repair and parts replacement beyond standard warranty, bug fix, patch, and upgrade services. The company serves a range of industries comprising internet companies, service providers, financial services organizations, government agencies, media and entertainment companies, telecommunication service providers, and others. It markets and sells its products through distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers, and original equipment manufacturer partners, as well as through its direct sales force. The company was formerly known as Arastra, Inc. and changed its name to Arista Networks, Inc. in October 2008. Arista Networks, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arista Networks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.34.
PE Ratio
Arista Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.22 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 34.66%.
Sales Growth
Arista Networks’s sales growth is 25.7% for the present quarter and 15.4% for the next.
Previous days news about Arista Networks(ANET)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 18 October, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Applied Materials (AMAT Quick QuoteAMAT – Free Report) and Arista Networks (ANET Quick QuoteANET – Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). "
- Arista networks (anet) suffers a larger drop than the general market: key insights. According to Zacks on Thursday, 19 October, "In terms of valuation, Arista Networks is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 31.49. ", "The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Arista Networks in its upcoming release. "
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 18 October, "Investors interested in the Computer and Technology sector may want to keep a close eye on ACM Research, Inc. and Arista Networks as they attempt to continue their solid performance."
3. Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE)
11.7% sales growth and 41.87% return on equity
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes nonalcoholic beverages primarily products of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States. The company offers sparkling beverages, such as sparling beverages; and still beverages, including energy products, as well as noncarbonated beverages comprising bottled water, ready to drink coffee and tea, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. It also sells its products to other Coca-Cola bottlers; and post-mix products that are dispensed through equipment, which mixes the fountain syrup with carbonated or still water enabling fountain retailers to sell finished products to consumers in cups or glasses. In addition, the company distributes products for various other beverage brands that include Dr Pepper and Monster Energy. It sells and distributes its products directly to grocery stores, mass merchandise stores, club stores, convenience stores, and drug stores; and restaurants, schools, amusement parks, and recreational facilities, as well as through vending machine outlets. The company was formerly known as Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and changed its name to Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. in January 2019. Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $50.8.
PE Ratio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.34 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 41.87%.
4. Alphabet (GOOGL)
11.5% sales growth and 23.33% return on equity
Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, hardware, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play store; and Fitbit wearable devices, Google Nest home products, Pixel phones, and other devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube non-advertising services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, analytics, AI, and machine learning, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells health technology and internet services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alphabet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.72.
PE Ratio
Alphabet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.92 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 23.33%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Alphabet’s stock is valued at $136.49 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $141.22 and way above its 52-week low of $83.34.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 36.8% and 53.3%, respectively.
Previous days news about Alphabet(GOOGL)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 18 October, "We call this group the ‘Big 7 Tech Players’, which includes Apple (AAPL Quick QuoteAAPL – Free Report) , Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) , Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) , Nvidia (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , Tesla (TSLA Quick QuoteTSLA – Free Report) , Meta (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) , and Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) ."
- According to MarketWatch on Thursday, 19 October, "Read: -controlled Hulu, Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube and Amazon.com Inc.’s Freevee, the commercials were so frequent and annoying that I gave up watching."
- Alphabet (googl) aids advertisers with ai-powered feature. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 18 October, "Moreover, the above-mentioned endeavors are expected to provide Alphabet with a competitive edge over its biggest competitor in the advertising world, namely, Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) , which is also making concerted efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities present in the advertising space.", "Further, Alphabet integrated generative AI into automatically created assets, allowing it to create and adapt Search ads based on query context, improving its ability to generate headlines and descriptions."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 18 October, "For example, the Nasdaq 100 Index ETF ((QQQ Quick QuoteQQQ – Free Report) ), which is home to tech juggernauts such as Nvidia ((NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) ), Microsoft ((MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) ), and Alphabet ((GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) ), is up a staggering 39% thus far this year. "
5. RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK)
10.4% sales growth and 14.64% return on equity
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the hospitality and related businesses in the United States. The company operates through Nightclubs, Bombshells, and Other segments. It owns and/or operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals under the Rick's Cabaret, Jaguars Club, Tootsie's Cabaret, XTC Cabaret, Club Onyx, Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar, Scarlett's Cabaret, Temptations Adult Cabaret, Foxy's Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, Downtown Cabaret, Cabaret East, The Seville, Silver City Cabaret, and Kappa Men's Club. The company also operates restaurants and sports bars under the Bombshells Restaurant & Bar brand, as well as a dance club under the Studio 80 brand. In addition, it owns two national industry trade publications serving the adult nightclubs industry and the adult retail products industry; a national industry convention and tradeshow; and two national industry award shows, as well as approximately a dozen industry and social media Websites. Further, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. holds license to sell Robust Energy Drink in the United States. The company was formerly known as Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. and changed its name to RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. in August 2014. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, RCI Hospitality Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.06.
PE Ratio
RCI Hospitality Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.34 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 14.64%.
6. IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX)
10% sales growth and 102.06% return on equity
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes products primarily for the companion animal veterinary, livestock and poultry, dairy, and water testing markets worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Companion Animal Group; Water Quality Products; and Livestock, Poultry and Dairy. It also provides point-of-care veterinary diagnostic products, including instruments, consumables, and rapid assay test kits; veterinary reference laboratory diagnostic and consulting services; practice management and diagnostic imaging systems and services for veterinarians; and health monitoring, biological materials testing, and laboratory animal diagnostic instruments, and services for biomedical research community. In addition, the company offers diagnostic and health-monitoring products for livestock, poultry, and dairy products that test water for various microbiological contaminants; point-of-care electrolytes and blood gas analyzers; OPTI SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test kit for human COVID-19 testing; in-clinic chemistry, blood and urine chemistry, hematology, immunoassay, urinalysis, and coagulation analyzers; and SNAP rapid assays test kits. Further, it provides Colilert, Colilert-18, and Colisure tests, which detect the presence of total coliforms and E. coli in water; Enterolert, Pseudalert, Filta-Max and Filta-Max xpress, Legiolert, and Quanti-Tray products; and veterinary software and services for independent veterinary clinics and corporate groups. The company markets its products through marketing, customer service, sales, and technical service groups, as well as through independent distributors and other resellers. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Westbrook, Maine.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, IDEXX Laboratories has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.45.
PE Ratio
IDEXX Laboratories has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.15 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 102.06%.
7. Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI)
6.8% sales growth and 20.51% return on equity
GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gaming and Leisure Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.9.
PE Ratio
Gaming and Leisure Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.92 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 20.51%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 18.8% and a negative 6.7%, respectively.
