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Newtek Business Services Corp. And 3 Other Stocks Have High Sales Growth And An Above 3% Return on Equity

(VIANEWS) – Newtek Business Services Corp. (NEWT), Xylem (XYL), Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) 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. Newtek Business Services Corp. (NEWT)

170.8% sales growth and 11.15% return on equity

Newtek Business Services Corp. is a business development company specializing in providing financial and business services to the small-and medium-sized business market in the United States. The firm also seeks to invest in early stage businesses. The firm seeks to makes both debt and equity investments. Under debt investments, it focuses on first lien loans, which have terms of 1 to 25 years; second lien loans, which have terms of 5 to 25 years, and unsecured loans, which are provided to meet short-term funding needs and are repaid within 6 to 12 months. It operates through Electronic Payment Processing, Managed Technology Solutions, Small Business Finance, and Capcos segments. The company originates small business administration loans for the purpose of acquiring commercial real estate, machinery, equipment, and inventory, as well as to refinance debt and fund franchises, working capital, and business acquisitions; and offers small business loan servicing and consulting services to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and various other financial institutions, as well as provides management services. Its electronic payment processing services include credit and debit card processing, check approval, ancillary processing equipment and software to merchants, eCommerce, electronic solutions to accept non-cash payments, check conversion, remote deposit capture, ACH processing, and electronic gift and loyalty card programs. The company also provides Website hosting, dedicated server, and cloud hosting services; Web design and development; Internet marketing; data storage and backup and other related services; and ecommerce services, such as payment processing, online shopping cart tools, Website design and Web related services; Accounts Receivable Financing, and The Secure Gateway. In addition, it offers Newtek Advantage, a mobile, real-time operating platform enabling a business to access data on a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC for eCommerce, credit/debit transactions, Website statistics, payroll, insurance, and business loans. Further, the company sells personal, commercial, and health/benefits lines of insurance products; and payroll management processing and employee tax filing services. It has strategic alliances with American International Group, CTAA, Navy Federal Credit Union, Credit Union National Association, Pershing, and others to provide agent services to small business clients. The firm seeks to invest in New York and Louisiana area. The firm seeks to invest $0.3 million to $3 million in businesses. It provides small business terms loans ranging from $0.05 million to $10 million. The firm also provides account receivable financing ranging from $0.05 million to $1.5 million. It also provides $0.05 million to $10 million financing to owner occupied real estate businesses whose average net income over the last 2 years must not exceed $2.5 million. Newtek Business Services Corp., formerly known as Newtek Business Services Inc., was incorporated on August 26, 2013 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with additional offices in Lake Success, New York, Garden City, New York; Miami, Florida; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; New Orleans, Louisiana; and New York, New York.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Newtek Business Services Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.4.

PE Ratio

Newtek Business Services Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.36 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 11.15%.

Sales Growth

Newtek Business Services Corp.’s sales growth is 168.9% for the ongoing quarter and 170.8% for the next.

Moving Average

Newtek Business Services Corp.’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $13.30 and above its 200-day moving average of $15.62.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 105.2%, now sitting on 117.78M for the twelve trailing months.

2. Xylem (XYL)

45.2% sales growth and 10.95% return on equity

Xylem Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions for the water and wastewater applications in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment offers various products, including water, storm water, and wastewater pumps; controls and systems; filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment equipment; and mobile dewatering equipment and rental services under the Flygt, Godwin, Sanitaire, Leopold, Wedeco, and Xylem Vue brand names for the transportation and treatment of water. The Applied Water segment provides pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems under the Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet brand names for residential and commercial building services, and industrial water applications. The Measurement & Control Solutions segment offers smart meters, networked communication devices, data analytics, test equipment, controls, sensor devices, software and managed services, and critical infrastructure services; and software and services, including cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring and data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions, as well as testing equipment. This segment sells its products under the Pure Technologies, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI brand names. The company markets and sells its products through a network of direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. Xylem Inc. was formerly known as ITT WCO, Inc. and changed its name to Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Xylem Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Xylem has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.03.

PE Ratio

Xylem has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 53.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $53.97 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 10.95%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.8%, now sitting on 5.7B for the twelve trailing months.

Dividend Yield

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 25, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.21%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Xylem is 429855 which is 80.51% below its average volume of 2206220.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Xylem’s stock is valued at $109.56 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $118.58 and way higher than its 52-week low of $75.52.

3. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR)

39.5% sales growth and 11.08% return on equity

Ladder Capital Corp operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Loans, Securities, and Real Estate. The Loans segment originates conduit first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate; and originates and invests in balance sheet first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties that are undergoing transition, including lease-up, sell-out, and renovation or repositioning. It also invests in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and other structured finance products related to commercial real estate. The Securities segment invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities and the U.S. Agency Securities. This segment also invests in corporate bonds and real estate related equity investments. The Real Estate segment owns and invests in a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties, such as leased properties, student housing portfolio, industrial buildings, office buildings, shopping center, and condominium units. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.15.

PE Ratio

Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.5 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 11.08%.

Moving Average

Ladder Capital Corp’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $10.06 and above its 200-day moving average of $10.22.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 5.9% and positive 22.2% for the next.

4. NextEra Energy (NEE)

23.4% sales growth and 11.77% return on equity

NextEra Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers in North America. The company generates electricity through wind, solar, nuclear, coal, and natural gas facilities. It also develops, constructs, and operates long-term contracted assets that consists of clean energy solutions, such as renewable generation facilities, battery storage projects, and electric transmission facilities; sells energy commodities; and owns, develops, constructs, manages and operates electric generation facilities in wholesale energy markets. As of December 31, 2022, the company had approximately 32,100 megawatts of net generating capacity; approximately 88,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines; and 871 substations. It serves approximately 12 million people through approximately 5.8 million customer accounts in the east and lower west coasts of Florida. The company was formerly known as FPL Group, Inc. and changed its name to NextEra Energy, Inc. in 2010. NextEra Energy, Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, NextEra Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.37.

PE Ratio

NextEra Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.67 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 11.77%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 132.4%, now sitting on 24.78B for the twelve trailing months.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

NextEra Energy’s EBITDA is 51.64.

Dividend Yield

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 25, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.87 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.55%.

Sales Growth

NextEra Energy’s sales growth is 21% for the ongoing quarter and 23.4% for the next.

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