(VIANEWS) – Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Portland General Electric Co (POR), OFG Bancorp (OFG) 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. Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
25.9% sales growth and 8.1% return on equity
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions worldwide. The company offers firewall appliances and software; Panorama, a security management solution for the control of firewall appliances and software deployed on a customer's network, as well as their instances in public or private cloud environments, as a virtual or a physical appliance; and virtual system upgrades, which are available as extensions to the virtual system capacity that ships with physical appliances. It also provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, and firewall; and DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline, as well as threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. In addition, the company offers cloud security, secure access, security operations, and threat intelligence and cyber security consulting; professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration; education services, such as certifications, as well as online and in-classroom training; and support services. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. sells its products and services through its channel partners, as well as directly to medium to large enterprises, service providers, and government entities operating in various industries, including education, energy, financial services, government entities, healthcare, Internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Palo Alto Networks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.08.
PE Ratio
Palo Alto Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2588. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2588 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 8.1%.
Sales Growth
Palo Alto Networks’s sales growth is 23.7% for the current quarter and 25.9% for the next.
Previous days news about Palo Alto Networks(PANW)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 23 May, "Legacy cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks (PANW Quick QuotePANW – Free Report) beats expectations on top and bottom lines: earnings of $1.10 per share was nicely ahead of the 92 cents in the Zacks consensus, and revenues of $1.72 billion sneaked across the finish line narrowly ahead of the $1.71 billion expected. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 25 May, "It is worth noting that Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft both have a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating mixed earnings revisions, while CrowdStrike has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy)."
2. Portland General Electric Co (POR)
24.6% sales growth and 8.49% return on equity
Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon. The company operates seven thermal plants; seven hydroelectric plants; and two wind farms. As of December 31, 2019, it owned an electric transmission system consisting of 1,264 circuit miles, including 287 circuit miles of 500 kilovolt line, 423 circuit miles of 230 kilovolt line, and 554 miles of 115 kilovolt line. The company has 27,755 circuit miles of distribution lines. It also purchases and sells wholesale natural gas in the United States and Canada. The company serves approximately 895,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 51 cities. Portland General Electric Company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Portland General Electric Co has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.73.
PE Ratio
Portland General Electric Co has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.1 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 8.49%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 22, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.9 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.82%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Portland General Electric Co is 215173 which is 71.58% below its average volume of 757218.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 20.8% and positive 7.7% for the next.
3. OFG Bancorp (OFG)
21.6% sales growth and 16.43% return on equity
OFG Bancorp, a financial holding company, provides various banking and financial services. It operates in three segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Treasury. The company offers checking and savings accounts, as well as time deposit products; commercial, consumer, auto, and mortgage lending; financial planning; and corporate and individual trust services. It also provides securities brokerage services, including various investment alternatives, such as tax-advantaged fixed income securities, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds to retail and institutional clients; separately-managed accounts and mutual fund asset allocation programs; and pension administration, trust, and other financial services. In addition, the company involves in insurance agency business; administration of retirement plans; various treasury-related functions with an investment portfolio consisting of mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies, and money market instruments; and management and participation in public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities. Further, it offers investment brokerage, investment banking, and money and interest rate risk management, as well as derivatives and borrowings activities. The company operates through a network of 55 branches in Puerto Rico and 2 branches in USVI. OFG Bancorp was founded in 1964 and is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, OFG Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.59.
PE Ratio
OFG Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.75 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 16.43%.
4. Progressive Corporation (PGR)
18.2% sales growth and 5.04% return on equity
The Progressive Corporation, an insurance holding company, provides personal and commercial auto, personal residential and commercial property, general liability, and other specialty property-casualty insurance products and related services in the United States. It operates in three segments: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, and Property. The Personal Lines segment writes insurance for personal autos and recreational vehicles (RV). This segment's products include personal auto insurance; and special lines products, including insurance for motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, watercrafts, snowmobiles, and related products. The Commercial Lines segment provides auto-related liability and physical damage insurance, and business-related general liability and property insurance for autos, vans, pick-up trucks, and dump trucks used by small businesses; tractors, trailers, and straight trucks primarily used by regional general freight and expeditor-type businesses, and long-haul operators; dump trucks, log trucks, and garbage trucks used by dirt, sand and gravel, logging, garbage/debris removal, and coal-type businesses; and tow trucks and wreckers used in towing services and gas/service station businesses; as well as non-fleet and airport taxis, and black-car services. The Property segment writes residential property insurance for homeowners, other property owners, and renters, as well as offers manufactured homes, personal umbrella insurance, and primary and excess flood insurance. The company offers policy issuance and claims adjusting services; and acts as an agent to homeowners, general liability, workers' compensation insurance, and other products. It also provides reinsurance services. The company sells its products through independent insurance agencies, as well as through mobile applications and over the phone. The Progressive Corporation was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Progressive Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.41.
PE Ratio
Progressive Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 91.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $91.51 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 5.04%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 4, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.3%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 18.8% and 198%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 20.8%, now sitting on 52.05B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Progressive Corporation’s EBITDA is 1.68.
5. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
12.3% sales growth and 44.74% return on equity
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. It offers burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a trailing twelve months EPS of $36.03.
PE Ratio
Chipotle Mexican Grill has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 57.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $57.51 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 44.74%.
Moving Average
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $1,816.55 and way above its 200-day moving average of $1,618.79.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s EBITDA is 6.55.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s stock is valued at $2,072.02 at 20:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $2,110.00 and way above its 52-week low of $1,196.28.
6. Diamondrock Hospitality Company (DRH)
7.4% sales growth and 6.97% return on equity
DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in top gateway markets and destination resort locations. The Company owns 31 premium quality hotels with over 10,000 rooms. The Company has strategically positioned its hotels to be operated both under leading global brand families as well as unique boutique hotels in the lifestyle segment.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Diamondrock Hospitality Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.46.
PE Ratio
Diamondrock Hospitality Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.61 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 6.97%.
Sales Growth
Diamondrock Hospitality Company’s sales growth is 5.9% for the ongoing quarter and 7.4% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Diamondrock Hospitality Company’s EBITDA is 2.87.
