(VIANEWS) – Progyny (PGNY), ICF International (ICFI), Extra Space Storage (EXR) 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. Progyny (PGNY)
29.8% sales growth and 9.66% return on equity
Progyny, Inc., a benefits management company, specializes in fertility and family building benefits solutions for employers in the United States. Its fertility benefits solution includes differentiated benefits plan design, personalized concierge-style member support services, and selective network of fertility specialists. The company also offers Progyny Rx, an integrated pharmacy benefits solution that provides its members with access to the medications needed during their treatment. In addition, it provides surrogacy and adoption reimbursement programs for employers. The company was formerly known as Auxogyn, Inc. and changed its name to Progyny, Inc. in 2015. Progyny, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Progyny has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.3.
PE Ratio
Progyny has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 103.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $103.47 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 9.66%.
2. ICF International (ICFI)
15% sales growth and 7.76% return on equity
ICF International, Inc. provides management, marketing, technology, and policy consulting and implementation services to government and commercial clients in the United States and internationally. The company researches critical policy, industry, stakeholder issues, trends, and behaviors; measures and evaluates results and their impact; and provides strategic planning and advisory services to its clients on how to navigate societal, market, business, communication, and technology challenges. It also identifies, defines, and implements policies, plans, programs, and business tools through a range of standard and customized methodologies for its clients; conducts survey research; collects and analyzes various data to understand critical issues and options for its clients; and provides actionable business intelligence, as well as information and data management solutions that allow integrated and purpose-driven data usage. In addition, the company provides solutions to optimize the customer and citizen experience; modernizes IT systems; and cyber security solutions that support the range of cyber security missions and protect IT infrastructures in the face of relentless threats, as well as designs, develops, and implements technology systems and business tools that are principal to its clients' mission or business performance. Further, it informs and engages its clients' constituents, customers, and employees through public relations, branding and marketing, multichannel and strategic communications, and reputation issues management. The company serves energy, environment, and infrastructure; health, education, and social programs; safety and security; and consumer and financial markets. The company was formerly known as ICF Consulting Group Holdings, LLC and changed its name to ICF International, Inc. in 2006. ICF International, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ICF International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.41.
PE Ratio
ICF International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.03 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 7.76%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
ICF International’s EBITDA is 75.5.
Sales Growth
ICF International’s sales growth is 14.6% for the current quarter and 15% for the next.
Previous days news about ICF International(ICFI)
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3. Extra Space Storage (EXR)
13.7% sales growth and 23.43% return on equity
Extra Space Storage Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a self-administered and self-managed REIT and a member of the S&P 500. As of December 31, 2022, the Company owned and/or operated 2,338 self-storage stores in 41 states and Washington, D.C. The Company's stores comprise approximately 1.6 million units and approximately 176.1 million square feet of rentable space. The Company offers customers a wide selection of conveniently located and secure storage units across the country, including boat storage, RV storage and business storage. The Company is the second largest owner and/or operator of self-storage stores in the United States and is the largest self-storage management company in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Extra Space Storage has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.4.
PE Ratio
Extra Space Storage has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.62 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 23.43%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Extra Space Storage’s stock is valued at $151.14 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $222.36 and higher than its 52-week low of $139.97.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18.7%, now sitting on 1.97B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Extra Space Storage is 828949 which is 42.89% below its average volume of 1451570.
Moving Average
Extra Space Storage’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $160.33 and way below its 200-day moving average of $168.50.
4. XP (XP)
10.1% sales growth and 22.76% return on equity
XP Inc. provides financial products and services in Brazil. It offers securities brokerage, private pension plans, commercial, and investment banking products, such as loan operations and transactions in the foreign exchange markets and deposits; product structuring and capital markets services for corporate clients and issuers of fixed income products; advisory services for mass-affluent and institutional clients; and wealth management services for high-net-worth customers and institutional clients. The company also offers Xpeed, an online financial education portal that offers seminars, classes, and learning tools to help teach individuals on topics, such as basics of investing, techniques, and investment strategies, as well as insurance brokerage services. In addition, it operates XP Platform, an open product platform that provides clients to access investment products in the market, including equity and fixed income securities, mutual and hedge funds, private equity, structured products, credit cards, loan operations, life insurance, pension plans, real-estate investment funds, and others. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, XP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.22.
PE Ratio
XP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.57 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 22.76%.
Sales Growth
XP’s sales growth is 5.5% for the ongoing quarter and 10.1% for the next.
5. WESCO (WCC)
7.5% sales growth and 20.96% return on equity
WESCO International, Inc. provides business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES), Communications & Security Solutions (CSS), and Utility and Broadband Solutions (UBS). The EES segment supplies products and supply chain solutions, including electrical equipment and supplies, automation and connected devices, security, lighting, wire and cable, and safety, as well as maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products. This segment also offers contractor solutions, direct and indirect manufacturing supply chain optimization programs, lighting and renewables advisory services, and digital and automation solutions. The CSS segment operates in the network infrastructure and security markets. This segment sells products directly to end-users or through various channels, including data communications contractors, security, network, professional audio/visual, and systems integrators. It also provides safety and energy management solutions. The UBS segment offers products and services to investor-owned utilities; public power companies; and service and wireless providers, broadband operators, and contractors. This segment's products include wire and cables, transformers, transmission and distribution hardware, switches, protective devices, connectors, conduits, pole line hardware, racks, cabinets, safety and MRO products, and point-to-point wireless devices. This segment also offers various service solutions, including fiber project management, high and medium voltage project design and support, pre-wired meters and capacitor banks, meter testing and metering infrastructure installation, personal protective equipment dielectric testing, and tool repair, as well as emergency response, storage yard, materials, and logistics management. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WESCO has a trailing twelve months EPS of $14.68.
PE Ratio
WESCO has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.72 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 20.96%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
WESCO’s stock is valued at $142.66 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $175.00 and way above its 52-week low of $99.00.
Moving Average
WESCO’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $152.26 and above its 200-day moving average of $134.39.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.06%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 14.6%, now sitting on 21.42B for the twelve trailing months.
6. CRA International (CRAI)
5.4% sales growth and 20.92% return on equity
CRA International, Inc., a consulting company, provides economic, financial, and management consulting services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings; and guides corporations through business strategy and performance-related issues. The company also offers consulting services, including research and analysis, expert testimony, and support in litigation and regulatory proceedings in the areas of finance, accounting, economics, insurance, and forensic accounting and investigations to corporate clients and attorneys. In addition, it offers management consulting services comprising strategy development, performance improvement, corporate strategy and portfolio analysis, estimation of market demand, new product pricing strategies, valuation of intellectual property and other assets, assessment of competitors' actions, and analysis of new sources of supply. The company serves various industries, including agriculture, banking and capital markets, chemicals, communications and media, consumer products, energy, entertainment, financial services, health care, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, oil and gas, real estate, retail, sports, telecommunications, transportation, and technology, as well as metals, mining, and materials. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CRA International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.91.
PE Ratio
CRA International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.78 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 20.92%.
Sales Growth
CRA International’s sales growth is 3.2% for the current quarter and 5.4% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 13.1% and a negative 9.5%, respectively.
