(VIANEWS) – NVIDIA (NVDA), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) 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. NVIDIA (NVDA)
170.8% sales growth and 40.22% return on equity
NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics, and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, and internationally. The company's Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building 3D designs and virtual worlds. Its Compute & Networking segment provides Data Center platforms and systems for AI, HPC, and accelerated computing; Mellanox networking and interconnect solutions; automotive AI Cockpit, autonomous driving development agreements, and autonomous vehicle solutions; cryptocurrency mining processors; Jetson for robotics and other embedded platforms; and NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software. The company's products are used in gaming, professional visualization, datacenter, and automotive markets. NVIDIA Corporation sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, original device manufacturers, system builders, add-in board manufacturers, retailers/distributors, independent software vendors, Internet and cloud service providers, automotive manufacturers and tier-1 automotive suppliers, mapping companies, start-ups, and other ecosystem participants. It has a strategic collaboration with Kroger Co. NVIDIA Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NVIDIA has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.12.
PE Ratio
NVIDIA has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 110.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $110.87 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 40.22%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 5, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.04%.
Sales Growth
NVIDIA’s sales growth for the next quarter is 170.8%.
Previous days news about NVIDIA(NVDA)
- How to invest in NVIDIA's AI revolution. According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "This week, Tracey is joined by Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, Kevin Cook, who is the Editor of Zacks TAZR and Healthcare Innovators newsletter and portfolio, to discuss what is going on with the AI revolution, NVIDIA and the derivative companies also getting a boost.", "With numbers like these, should every investor own NVIDIA no matter what the price?"
- According to Zacks on Friday, 8 September, "To that end, iRadimed (IRMD Quick QuoteIRMD – Free Report) , PulteGroup (PHM Quick QuotePHM – Free Report) and NVIDIA (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) have been selected as the top picks with a high net income ratio."
2. Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN)
23.1% sales growth and 4.79% return on equity
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a business development company specializing in lending and and investing in development-stage investments. It focuses on making secured debt and venture lending investments to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries. It seeks to invest in companies in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.58.
PE Ratio
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation 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 4.79%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 4.7% and positive 2.5% for the next.
Moving Average
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $12.40 and below its 200-day moving average of $12.20.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s EBITDA is 12.62.
3. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A)
14.6% sales growth and 17.12% return on equity
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses worldwide. It provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring products; insulation, roofing, and engineered products; building and engineered components; paints and coatings; and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers manufactured and site-built home construction, and related lending and financial services. Further, it provides recreational vehicles, apparel and footwear products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products, as well as alkaline batteries; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, aerostructures, and precision components; and cobalt, nickel, and titanium alloys. Additionally, the company distributes televisions and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs. It also retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle clothing and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Berkshire Hathaway has a trailing twelve months EPS of $59504.
PE Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.27 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 17.12%.
Moving Average
Berkshire Hathaway’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $534,109.00 and way above its 200-day moving average of $492,875.00.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Berkshire Hathaway’s stock is valued at $551,362.19 at 06:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $557,027.00 and way above its 52-week low of $393,012.00.
Previous days news about Berkshire Hathaway(BRK-A)
- According to FXStreet on Thursday, 7 September, "The company is buying back preferred shares in 2023, among the catalysts that spurred Mr. Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway to buy."
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "Buffett and his business partner, Charlie Munger, managed to register more than 20% CAGR for Berkshire Hathaway from 1965 through 2022. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 8 September, "Most of the fund’s exposure is in companies like Berkshire Hathaway (4.4%), JPMorgan Chase (4.3%) and Exxon Mobil (3.7%) as of 5/31/2023."
4. Copart (CPRT)
10.6% sales growth and 23.2% return on equity
Copart, Inc. provides online auctions and vehicle remarketing services in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, and Spain. It offers a range of services for processing and selling vehicles over the internet through its virtual bidding third generation internet auction-style sales technology to vehicle sellers, insurance companies, banks and finance companies, charities, fleet operators, dealers, vehicle rental companies, and individuals. The company's services include online seller access, salvage estimation, estimating, end-of-life vehicle processing, transportation, vehicle inspection stations, on-demand reporting, title processing and procurement, loan payoff, flexible vehicle processing programs, buy it now, member network, sales process, and dealer services. Its services also comprise services to sell vehicles through CashForCars.com; Copart Recycling service, which allows the public to purchase parts from salvaged and end-of-life vehicles; copart 360, an online technology for posting vehicle images; membership tiers for those registering to buy vehicles through Copart.com; and virtual queue to secure a place in line while visiting one of its locations. The company sells its products principally to licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees, used vehicle dealers, and exporters, as well as to the public. Copart, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Copart has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.17.
PE Ratio
Copart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.34 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 23.2%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Copart’s EBITDA is 79.19.
5. Mondelez International (MDLZ)
9.2% sales growth and 14.75% return on equity
Mondelez International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells snack food and beverage products in the Latin America, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. It provides biscuits and baked snacks, including cookies, crackers, salted snacks, snack bars, and cakes and pastries; chocolates; and gums and candies, as well as various cheese and grocery, and powdered beverage products. The company's brand portfolio includes Oreo, Ritz, LU, CLIF Bar, and Tate's Bake Shop biscuits and baked snacks, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, and Toblerone chocolate. It serves supermarket chains, wholesalers, supercenters, club stores, mass merchandisers, distributors, convenience stores, gasoline stations, drug stores, value stores, and other retail food outlets through direct store delivery, company-owned and satellite warehouses, third party distributors, and other facilities, as well as through independent sales offices and agents. The company was formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc. and changed its name to Mondelez International, Inc. in October 2012. Mondelez International, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mondelez International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.01.
PE Ratio
Mondelez International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.07 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 14.75%.
Sales Growth
Mondelez International’s sales growth is 13.9% for the ongoing quarter and 9.2% for the next.
6. Raymond James Financial (RJF)
7.7% sales growth and 17.97% return on equity
Raymond James Financial, Inc., a diversified financial services company, provides private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking, and other services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Private Client Group segment offers investment services, portfolio management services, insurance and annuity products, and mutual funds; support to third-party product partners, including sales and marketing support, as well as distribution and accounting, and administrative services; margin loans; securities borrowing and lending services; and custodial, trade execution, research, and other support and services. The Capital Markets segment provides investment banking services, including equity underwriting, debt underwriting, and merger and acquisition advisory services; and fixed income and equity brokerage services. The Asset Management segment offers asset management, portfolio management, and related administrative services to retail and institutional clients; and administrative support services, such as record-keeping. The Raymond James Bank segment provides insured deposit accounts; commercial and industrial, commercial real estate (CRE) and CRE construction, tax-exempt, residential mortgage, securities-based, and other loans; loan syndication services; and liquidity management products and services. The Other segment engages in the private equity investments, including invests in third-party funds. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Raymond James Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.94.
PE Ratio
Raymond James Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.28 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 17.97%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 11.5% and 3.1%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Raymond James Financial is 280869 which is 67.14% below its average volume of 854840.
Moving Average
Raymond James Financial’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $106.20 and above its 200-day moving average of $102.91.
Sales Growth
Raymond James Financial’s sales growth is 6.4% for the present quarter and 7.7% for the next.
7. Republic Services (RSG)
6% sales growth and 16.22% return on equity
Republic Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers environmental services in the United States. It is involved in the collection and processing of recyclable, solid waste, and industrial waste materials; transportation and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams; and other environmental solutions. Its residential collection services include curbside collection of material for transport to transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers, and organics processing facilities; supply of recycling and waste containers; and renting of compactors. The company also engages in the processing and sale of old corrugated containers, old newsprint, aluminum, glass, and other materials; and provision of landfill services. It serves small-container, large-container, and residential customers. As of December 31, 2022, the company operated through 353 collection operations, 233 transfer stations, 206 active landfills, 71 recycling centers, 6 saltwater disposal wells, and 7 deep injection wells, as well as 3 treatment, recovery, and disposal facilities in 41 states; and 20 treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. It also operates 73 landfill gas-to-energy and renewable energy projects, and 12 closed landfills. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Republic Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.98.
PE Ratio
Republic Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.43 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 16.22%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Republic Services is 319016 which is 69.54% below its average volume of 1047620.
8. American States Water Company (AWR)
5.3% sales growth and 16.17% return on equity
American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and electric services to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company purchases, produces, distributes, and sells water, as well as distributes electricity. As of December 31, 2020, it provided water service to approximately 261,796 customers located throughout 10 counties in the State of California; and distributed electricity to approximately 24,545 customers in San Bernardino County mountain communities in California. The company also provides water and/or wastewater services, including the operation, maintenance, and construction of facilities at the water and/or wastewater systems at various military installations. American States Water Company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in San Dimas, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American States Water Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.16.
PE Ratio
American States Water Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.6 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 16.17%.
Moving Average
American States Water Company’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $86.71 and under its 200-day moving average of $90.54.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
American States Water Company’s stock is valued at $84.07 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $100.51 and higher than its 52-week low of $77.91.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for American States Water Company is 145200 which is 40.09% below its average volume of 242365.
Sales Growth
American States Water Company’s sales growth is 6.3% for the current quarter and 5.3% for the next.
