(VIANEWS) – LCNB Corporation (LCNB), Vertex (VERX), Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) 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. LCNB Corporation (LCNB)
34.1% sales growth and 4.74% return on equity
LCNB Corp. operates as the financial holding company for LCNB National Bank that provides banking services in Ohio. Its deposit products include checking accounts, demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW and money market deposits, as well as individual retirement accounts and time certificates. The company's loan products comprise commercial and industrial, commercial and residential real estate, agricultural, construction, and small business administration loans; and residential mortgage loans that consists of loans for purchasing or refinancing personal residences, home equity lines of credit, and loans for commercial or consumer purposes secured by residential mortgages. It also offers consumer loans, such as automobile, recreational vehicles, boat, home improvement, and personal loans. In addition, the company provides trust administration, estate settlement, and fiduciary services; and investment management services for trusts, agency accounts, individual retirement accounts, and foundations/endowments. Further, it offers investment services and products, including financial needs analysis, mutual funds, securities trading, annuities, and life insurance; and security brokerage services. Additionally, the company provides safe deposit boxes, night depositories, cashier's checks, bank-by-mail, ATMs, cash and transaction services, debit cards, wire transfers, electronic funds transfer, utility bill collections, notary public service, cash management services, telephone banking, PC Internet banking, mobile banking, and other services for individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LCNB Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.88.
PE Ratio
LCNB Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.22 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 4.74%.
Moving Average
LCNB Corporation’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $14.04 and below its 200-day moving average of $14.57.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 0.7%, now sitting on 69.8M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for LCNB Corporation is 13497 which is 50.08% below its average volume of 27040.
2. Vertex (VERX)
13.9% sales growth and 3.26% return on equity
Vertex, Inc. provides tax technology solutions for corporations in retail, leasing, communication, and manufacturing industries in the United States and internationally. It offers tax determination, compliance and reporting, tax data management, document management, pre-built integration, and industry-specific solutions. The company sells its software products through software license and software as a service subscriptions. It also offers implementation and training services in connection with its software license and cloud subscriptions, transaction tax returns outsourcing, and other tax-related services. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Vertex has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.05.
PE Ratio
Vertex has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 721. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $721 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 3.26%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18.1%, now sitting on 596.42M for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Vertex(VERX)
- Vertex pharmaceuticals (vrtx) exceeds market returns: some facts to consider. According to Zacks on Monday, 15 July, "Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Vertex Pharmaceuticals in its upcoming earnings disclosure. ", "Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Vertex Pharmaceuticals. "
3. Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM)
13.7% sales growth and 61.66% return on equity
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is publicly owned investment manager. It provides its services to pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, endowments, foundations, charitable organizations, government entities, private funds and non-U.S. funds, as well as mutual funds, non-U.S. funds and collective trusts. It manages separate client-focused equity and fixed income portfolios. The firm invests in the public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across all market capitalization. For fixed income component of its portfolio the firm invests in non-investment grade corporate bonds and secured and unsecured loans. It employs fundamental analysis to create its portfolios. Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. was founded in 1994 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia; New York City; San Francisco, California; Leawood, Kansas; and London, United Kingdom.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Artisan Partners Asset Management has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.31.
PE Ratio
Artisan Partners Asset Management has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.15 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 61.66%.
4. Alphabet (GOOGL)
11.9% sales growth and 29.76% 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, devices, 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 and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alphabet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.8.
PE Ratio
Alphabet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.19 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 29.76%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 10, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.43%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 27.8% and 18.1%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Alphabet is 23953000 which is 24.46% below its average volume of 31710200.
Sales Growth
Alphabet’s sales growth is 12.8% for the current quarter and 11.9% for the next.
Previous days news about Alphabet(GOOGL)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 15 July, "While the CISPE agreement marks progress, it has drawn criticism from major players like Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) -based Amazon Web Services, Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) -owned Google Cloud Platform and Alibaba (BABA Quick QuoteBABA – Free Report) cloud service, who were not included in the settlement. "
- Alphabet (googl) exceeds market returns: some facts to consider. According to Zacks on Monday, 15 July, "The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Alphabet in its forthcoming earnings report. ", "With respect to valuation, Alphabet is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 24.33. "
- Alphabet inc. (goog) exceeds market returns: some facts to consider. According to Zacks on Monday, 15 July, "With respect to valuation, Alphabet Inc. is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 24.55. ", "It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Alphabet Inc. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. "
5. Nelnet (NNI)
10.7% sales growth and 3.16% return on equity
Nelnet, Inc. engages in loan servicing, communications, education technology, services, and payment processing businesses worldwide. Its Loan Servicing and Systems segment provides loan conversion, application processing, borrower updates, customer service, payment processing, due diligence procedures, funds management reconciliation, and claim processing services. This segment also offers student loan servicing software; business process outsourcing services specialized in contact center management, such as inbound calls, outreach campaigns and sales, and interacting with customers through multi-channels. The company's Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing segment provides financial management services; school information system software; website design and cost effective admissions software; FACTS Giving, a donation platform; and customized professional development and coaching services, educational instruction services, and technology products that aid in teacher and student evaluations. It also offers tuition payment plans, and service and technology for student billings, payments, and refunds; solutions for in-person, online, and mobile payment experiences on campus; payment processing services, such as credit card and electronic transfer; faith community, giving, and learning management services and technologies; and an integrated commerce payment platform, financial management, and tuition payment plan services, as well as a school management platform that provides administrative, information and financial management, and communication functions for K-12 schools. Its Communications segment provides fiber optic service to homes and businesses for internet, television, and telephone services. The Company's Asset Generation and Management segment acquires, manages, and owns loan assets. Its Nelnet Bank segment operates as an internet industrial bank. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nelnet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.71.
PE Ratio
Nelnet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.45 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 3.16%.
