(VIANEWS) – New York Community Bancorp (NYCB), Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA), Activision Blizzard (ATVI) 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. New York Community Bancorp (NYCB)
50.9% sales growth and 8.19% return on equity
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for New York Community Bank that provides banking products and services in Metro New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, and Arizona. The company offers various deposit products, including interest-bearing checking and money market, savings, non-interest-bearing, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides multi-family loans; commercial real estate loans; specialty finance loans and leases, and other commercial and industrial loans; acquisition, development, and construction loans; one-to-four family loans; and consumer loans. In addition, the company offers annuities, life and long-term care insurance products, and mutual funds; cash management products; and online, mobile, and phone banking services. It primarily serves individuals, small and mid-size businesses, and professional associations through a network of 238 community bank branches and 348 ATM locations. The company was formerly known as Queens County Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to New York Community Bancorp, Inc. in November 2000. New York Community Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Westbury, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, New York Community Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.11.
PE Ratio
New York Community Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.23 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 8.19%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 2, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.68 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.86%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
New York Community Bancorp’s stock is valued at $9.14 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $11.04 and way above its 52-week low of $5.81.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for New York Community Bancorp is 11603500 which is 21.16% below its average volume of 14719000.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 15.6% and a negative 20%, respectively.
2. Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA)
48.7% sales growth and 28.97% 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 $-14.28.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 28.97%.
3. Activision Blizzard (ATVI)
38.1% sales growth and 8.21% return on equity
Activision Blizzard, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Activision, Blizzard, and King. It develops and distributes content and services on video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, including subscription, full-game, and in-game sales, as well as by licensing software to third-party or related-party companies that distribute Activision and Blizzard products. The company also maintains a proprietary online gaming service, Battle.net that facilitates digital distribution of content, online social connectivity, and the creation of user-generated content. In addition, it operates esports leagues and offer digital advertising content; and provides warehousing, logistics, and sales distribution services to third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software, as well as manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware products. The company's key product franchises include Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Overwatch League, and Candy Crush. It serves retailers and distributors, including mass-market retailers, consumer electronics stores, discount warehouses, and game specialty stores through third-party distribution and licensing arrangements. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Activision Blizzard has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.82.
PE Ratio
Activision Blizzard has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.22 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 8.21%.
Moving Average
Activision Blizzard’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $77.98 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $76.73.
Sales Growth
Activision Blizzard’s sales growth is 24.2% for the ongoing quarter and 38.1% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 44.7% and 85.1%, respectively.
Previous days news about Activision Blizzard(ATVI)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 6 April, "The five largest holdings are Roblox RBLX, Electronic Arts EA, Activision Blizzard ATVI, Fortinet FTNT, and Cadence Design Systems CDNS, which make up 27% of the total holdings."
4. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (BLX)
36.3% sales growth and 7.87% return on equity
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A., a multinational bank, primarily engages in the financing of foreign trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company operates through two segments, Commercial and Treasury. It offers short and medium-term bilateral, structured and syndicated credits, and loan commitments; financial guarantee contracts, such as issued and confirmed letters of credit, and stand-by letters of credit; and guarantees covering commercial risk and other assets, as well as co-financing arrangements, underwriting of syndicated credit facilities, structured trade financing in the form of factoring and vendor financing, and financial leasing. The company also provides treasury solutions, which include term deposits and private placements. It primarily serves financial institutions, corporations, and sovereigns and state-owned entities. The company was formerly known as Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones, S.A. and changed its name to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. in June 2009. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.6.
PE Ratio
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.39 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 7.87%.
Sales Growth
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A.’s sales growth is 41.5% for the current quarter and 36.3% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 59.2%, now sitting on 129.12M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A.’s stock is valued at $16.62 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $19.17 and way above its 52-week low of $12.58.
5. Synovus Financial Corp. (SNV)
15.5% sales growth and 15.51% return on equity
Synovus Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Synovus Bank that provides commercial and retail banking products and services. It operates through three segments: Community Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Financial Management Services. The company's commercial banking services include treasury management, asset management, capital market, and institutional trust services, as well as commercial, financial, and real estate loans. Its retail banking services comprise accepting customary types of demand and savings deposits accounts; mortgage, installment, and other consumer loans; investment and brokerage services; safe deposit services; automated banking services; automated fund transfers; Internet-based banking services; and bank credit and debit card services. The company also offers various other financial services, including portfolio management for fixed-income securities, investment banking, execution of securities transactions as a broker/dealer, and financial planning services, as well as provides individual investment advice on equity and other securities. As of December 31, 2020, it operated through 289 branches and 389 ATMs in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Columbus, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Synovus Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.3.
PE Ratio
Synovus Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.18 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 15.51%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 0.8%, now sitting on 2.12B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.1%.
6. The York Water Company (YORW)
14.1% sales growth and 10.45% return on equity
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates two wastewater collection systems; five wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns nine groundwater wells that supply water to customers in the Adams County. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 51 municipalities within three counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.4.
PE Ratio
The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.06 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 10.45%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9%, now sitting on 58.68M for the twelve trailing months.
7. Devon Energy (DVN)
11.8% sales growth and 63.24% return on equity
Devon Energy Corporation, an independent energy company, primarily engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. It operates approximately 5,134 gross wells. Devon Energy Corporation was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Devon Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-7.12.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 63.24%.
Sales Growth
Devon Energy’s sales growth is 4.3% for the ongoing quarter and 11.8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Devon Energy’s stock is valued at $52.91 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $79.40 and way higher than its 52-week low of $44.03.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 29.8%, now sitting on 18.78B for the twelve trailing months.
