(VIANEWS) – Itau Unibanco (ITUB), Meta Platforms (META), Upwork (UPWK) 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)
19.7% sales growth and 18.01% 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 $0.66.
PE Ratio
Itau Unibanco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.75 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 18.01%.
2. Meta Platforms (META)
17.5% sales growth and 22.27% return on equity
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.32.
PE Ratio
Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.56 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 22.27%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Meta Platforms is 6660200 which is 66.54% below its average volume of 19910200.
Previous days news about Meta Platforms(META)
- According to Zacks on Friday, 1 December, "Per the latest regulatory filing, several hedge funds expanded their bets on big technology stocks, including Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) , Microsoft and Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) (read: Billionaires Bullish on Big Tech: ETFs in Focus)."
- 3 reasons growth investors will love meta platforms (meta). According to Zacks on Friday, 1 December, "This combination positions Meta Platforms well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.", "While the historical EPS growth rate for Meta Platforms is 15.6%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. "
3. Upwork (UPWK)
14.8% sales growth and 4.44% return on equity
Upwork Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a work marketplace that connects businesses with various independent professionals and agencies in the United States, India, the Philippines, and internationally. The company's work marketplace provides access to talent with various skills across a range of categories, including sales and marketing, customer service, data science and analytics, design and creative, web, mobile, and software development. Its work marketplace also enables clients to streamline workflows, such as talent sourcing, outreach, and contracting. The company's work marketplace offers access to various functionalities for remote engagements with talent, including communication and collaboration, ability to receive talent invoices through their work marketplace, and payment protection. Its marketplace offerings include Upwork Basic, Upwork Plus, Upwork Enterprise, and Upwork Payroll, as well as managed and internet escrow agency services. The company was formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Inc. and changed its name to Upwork Inc. in May 2015. Upwork Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Upwork has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.19.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 4.44%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Upwork’s stock is valued at $13.99 at 09:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $15.88 and way higher than its 52-week low of $6.56.
Moving Average
Upwork’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $12.07 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $11.12.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Upwork’s EBITDA is 2.64.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.8%, now sitting on 666.64M for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Upwork(UPWK)
- According to Zacks on Saturday, 2 December, "With it being noteworthy that the Zacks Internet-Services Industry is in the top 19% of all Zacks industries, Dropbox (DBX Quick QuoteDBX – Free Report) and Upwork (UPWK Quick QuoteUPWK – Free Report) are two stocks to watch with annual EPS estimates rising for both companies.", "Better still, earnings are projected to expand another 38% next year with Upwork expecting double digit sales growth for both FY23 and FY24 as well."
4. Air Lease Corporation (AL)
13.9% sales growth and 7.99% return on equity
Air Lease Corporation, an aircraft leasing company, engages in the purchase and leasing of commercial jet transport aircraft to airlines worldwide. The company also sells aircraft from its operating lease portfolio to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies, and airlines. In addition, it provides fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios. As of December 31, 2019, the company owned a fleet of 275 aircraft, including 203 narrowbody jet aircraft and 89 widebody jet aircraft. Air Lease Corporation was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Air Lease Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.46.
PE Ratio
Air Lease Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.7 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 7.99%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 2.5% and positive 2.8% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.17%.
Sales Growth
Air Lease Corporation’s sales growth is 14% for the present quarter and 13.9% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Air Lease Corporation’s stock is valued at $38.79 at 09:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $46.20 and way higher than its 52-week low of $33.33.
5. Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE)
11.7% sales growth and 35.46% 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 $48.01.
PE Ratio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.25 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 35.46%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Coca-Cola Consolidated’s stock is valued at $731.93 at 09:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $745.53 and way above its 52-week low of $470.00.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Coca-Cola Consolidated is 19787 which is 43.85% below its average volume of 35243.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.1%, now sitting on 6.6B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Coca-Cola Consolidated’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $663.50 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $630.24.
6. Humana (HUM)
11.4% sales growth and 18.04% return on equity
Humana Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health and well-being company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It also has a contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition prescription drug plan program; and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible, and long-term support services benefits. In addition, the company provides commercial fully insured medical and specialty health insurance benefits comprising dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental health benefits, as well as administrative services only products to individuals and employer groups; military services, such as TRICARE T2017 East Region contract; and engages in the operations of PBM business. Further, it offers pharmacy solutions, provider services, and home solutions services, such as home health and other services to its health plan members, as well as to third parties. Humana Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Humana has a trailing twelve months EPS of $24.19.
PE Ratio
Humana has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.6 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 18.04%.
Previous days news about Humana(HUM)
- Humana (hum) extends cinqcare's home care model to MA members. According to Zacks on Friday, 1 December, "Shares of Humana have gained 5.3% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 9.6% growth. "
7. Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (CX)
6.7% sales growth and 3.99% return on equity
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, distributes, and sells cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, clinker, and other construction materials worldwide. The company also offers various complementary construction products, including asphalt products; concrete blocks; roof tiles; architectural products; concrete pipes for storm and sanitary sewers applications; and other precast products, such as rail products, concrete floors, box culverts, bridges, drainage basins, barriers, and parking curbs. In addition, it provides building solutions for housing projects, pavement projects, and green building consultancy services; cement trade maritime services; and information technology solutions. The company operates approximately 2,000 retail stores in approximately 600 cities. CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in San Pedro Garza GarcÃa, Mexico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.5.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 3.99%.
Sales Growth
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR’s sales growth is 9.3% for the ongoing quarter and 6.7% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR’s stock is valued at $7.20 at 09:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $8.46 and way above its 52-week low of $3.98.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR is 6495680 which is 13.07% below its average volume of 7473120.
Moving Average
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $6.46 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $6.52.
8. Visteon Corporation (VC)
6.3% sales growth and 23.03% return on equity
Visteon Corporation engineers, designs, and manufactures cockpit electronics and connected car solutions for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The company provides instrument clusters, including standard analog gauge clusters to high-resolution, all-digital, fully reconfigurable, 2-D, and 3-D display-based devices; information displays that integrate a range of user interface technologies and graphics management capabilities; and audio and infotainment systems that allows vehicle occupants to connect their mobile devices to the system and safely access phone functions, listen to music, stream media, and enable mobile connectivity applications. It also offers infotainment solutions, including Phoenix display audio and embedded infotainment platform; telematics control unit to enable secure connected car services, software updates, and data; SmartCore, an automotive-grade, integrated domain controller to enhance efficiency, and reduce power consumption and cost; and head-up displays (HUD), such as combiner HUD and windshield HUD that present critical information to the driver. Visteon Corporation was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Van Buren, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Visteon Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.39.
PE Ratio
Visteon Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.49 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 23.03%.
Moving Average
Visteon Corporation’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $125.31 and way under its 200-day moving average of $141.90.
Sales Growth
Visteon Corporation’s sales growth is negative 1.9% for the present quarter and 6.3% for the next.
