(VIANEWS) – MFA Financial (MFA), Mercury General Corporation (MCY), Netflix (NFLX) 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. MFA Financial (MFA)
24.3% sales growth and 4.12% return on equity
MFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company invests in residential mortgage assets, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities, agency MBS, and credit risk transfer securities; residential whole loans, including purchased performing loans, purchased credit deteriorated, and non-performing loans; and mortgage servicing rights related assets. MFA Financial, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MFA Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.46.
PE Ratio
MFA Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.39 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 4.12%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for MFA Financial is 1193680 which is 30.11% above its average volume of 917441.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
MFA Financial’s stock is valued at $11.22 at 20:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $11.90 and way higher than its 52-week low of $8.41.
Moving Average
MFA Financial’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $11.23 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $10.69.
2. Mercury General Corporation (MCY)
20.2% sales growth and 6.28% return on equity
Mercury General Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in writing personal automobile insurance in the United States. It also writes homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, fire, and umbrella insurance. The company's automobile insurance products cover collision, property damage, bodily injury, comprehensive, personal injury protection, underinsured and uninsured motorist, and other hazards; and homeowners' insurance products cover dwelling, liability, personal property, fire, and other hazards. It sells its policies through a network of independent agents, 100% owned insurance agents, and direct channels in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mercury General Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.74.
PE Ratio
Mercury General Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.98 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 6.28%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 12, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.27 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.61%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 109.9% and 259.6%, respectively.
3. Netflix (NFLX)
16.1% sales growth and 26.15% return on equity
Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers TV series, documentaries, feature films, and games across various genres and languages. The company also provides members the ability to receive streaming content through a host of internet-connected devices, including TVs, digital video players, TV set-top boxes, and mobile devices. It has operations in approximately 190 countries. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Netflix has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.01.
PE Ratio
Netflix has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $51.04 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 26.15%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12.5%, now sitting on 33.72B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Netflix’s stock is valued at $613.01 at 20:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $624.42 and way higher than its 52-week low of $285.33.
Moving Average
Netflix’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $544.53 and way above its 200-day moving average of $455.32.
Sales Growth
Netflix’s sales growth is 13.5% for the current quarter and 16.1% for the next.
Previous days news about Netflix(NFLX)
- The zacks analyst blog highlights Netflix, royal caribbean cruises, Carnival, ralph lauren and wynn resorts. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 13 March, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Netflix Inc. (NFLX Quick QuoteNFLX – Free Report) , Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ", "For the first quarter of 2024, Netflix forecasts revenues of $9.24 billion, reflecting growth of 13.2% year over year or 12% on a foreign-exchange neutral basis. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 14 March, "The company remains heavily exposed to Linear TV compared with large Media peers like Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix (NFLX Quick QuoteNFLX – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 12 March, "For the first quarter of 2024, Netflix forecasts revenues of $9.24 billion, reflecting growth of 13.2% year over year or 12% on a foreign-exchange neutral basis. ", "Zacks Rank #1 Netflix has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 14.5% and 41.6%, respectively, for the current year. "
4. Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)
14% sales growth and 3.47% return on equity
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading retail tenants. As of June 30, 2020, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 936 properties, located in 46 states and containing approximately 18.4 million square feet of gross leasable area. The common stock of Agree Realty Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC".
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.7.
PE Ratio
Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.18 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 3.47%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Agree Realty Corporation is 726558 which is 29.11% below its average volume of 1025020.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Agree Realty Corporation’s EBITDA is 15.34.
Sales Growth
Agree Realty Corporation’s sales growth is 14.9% for the current quarter and 14% for the next.
5. Motorola (MSI)
5.9% sales growth and 394.02% return on equity
Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides public safety and enterprise security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Products and Systems Integration, and Software and Services. The Products and Systems Integration segment offers a portfolio of infrastructure, devices, accessories, and video security devices and infrastructure, as well as the implementation and integration of systems, devices, software, and applications for government, public safety, and commercial customers who operate private communications networks and video security solutions, as well as manage a mobile workforce. Its land mobile radio communications, and video security and access control devices include two-way portable and vehicle-mounted radios, fixed video cameras, and accessories; communications network core and central processing software, base stations, consoles, and repeaters; and video analytics, network video management hardware and software, and access control solutions. The Software and Services segment provides public safety and enterprise command center, unified communications applications, mobile video equipment, and video software solutions; repair, technical support, and maintenance services; and monitoring, software updates, and cybersecurity services to government, public safety, and commercial communications networks. It serves hospitality; manufacturing; military and defence; public safety; mining; oil and gas; transportation and logistics; utilities industries. The company was formerly known as Motorola, Inc. and changed its name to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in January 2011. Motorola Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Motorola has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.93.
PE Ratio
Motorola has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.51 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 394.02%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Motorola’s stock is valued at $342.69 at 20:22 EST, above its 52-week high of $339.63.
Sales Growth
Motorola’s sales growth is 8% for the present quarter and 5.9% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.2%, now sitting on 9.98B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.17%.
Previous days news about Motorola(MSI)
- Motorola (msi) to deploy smart radios in victoria's fire station. According to Zacks on Thursday, 14 March, "As a leading provider of mission-critical communication products and services worldwide, Motorola has maintained a stable revenue flow from this specialized market. ", "Currently, Motorola carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 20.18%. "
