(VIANEWS) – Rogers Communication (RCI), Vital Farms (VITL), Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) 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. Rogers Communication (RCI)
29.8% sales growth and 13.4% return on equity
Rogers Communications Inc. operates as a communications and media company in North America. It operates through three segments: Wireless, Cable, and Media. The company offers mobile Internet access, wireless voice and enhanced voice, device financing, device protection, global voice and data roaming, wireless home phone, bridging landline, machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, and advanced wireless solutions for businesses, as well as device shipping services; and postpaid and prepaid services under the Rogers, Fido, and chatr brands. It also provides internet and WiFi services; and smart home monitoring services, such as monitoring, security, automation, energy efficiency, and smart control through a smartphone app. In addition, the company offers local and network TV; on-demand television; cloud-based digital video recorders; voice-activated remote controls, and integrated apps; personal video recorders; linear and time-shifted programming; digital specialty channels; 4K television programming; and seasonal games through television, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other streaming devices, as well as operates Ignite TV and Ignite TV app. Further, it provides residential and small business local telephony services; calling features, such as voicemail, call waiting, and long distance; voice, data networking, Internet protocol, and Ethernet services; private networking, Internet, IP voice, and cloud solutions; optical wave and multi-protocol label switching services; information technology (IT) and network technologies; cable access network services; and telecommunications technical consulting services. Additionally, the company owns Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre event venue; and operates Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, Citytv, OMNI, FX (Canada), FXX (Canada), and OLN television networks, as well as 54 AM and FM radio stations. Rogers Communications Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.19.
PE Ratio
Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.67 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 13.4%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 6, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.86%.
2. Vital Farms (VITL)
20.5% sales growth and 9.99% return on equity
Vital Farms, Inc. operates as an ethical food company in the United States. It produces five pasture-raised products sourced from animals raised on small family farms, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, ghee, and liquid whole eggs. The company's customers include natural retailers, mainstream retailers, and foodservice partners. Vital Farms, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Vital Farms has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.39.
PE Ratio
Vital Farms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.79 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 9.99%.
Sales Growth
Vital Farms’s sales growth is 23.9% for the current quarter and 20.5% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Vital Farms is 408198 which is 9.99% below its average volume of 453549.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 28.4%, now sitting on 427.74M for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Vital Farms(VITL)
- Vital farms (vitl) unveils ambitious long-term financial goals. According to Zacks on Thursday, 21 September, "Consequently, Vital Farms expects an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12-14% by 2027.VITL is focused on driving significant gains in awareness, which is expected to lead to higher household penetration. "
3. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM)
18.8% sales growth and 5.57% return on equity
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in private middle-market companies. It invests through first lien, second lien, unitranche, and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The fund prefers to invest in US and Canada. The fund seeks to invest in companies with an EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stellus Capital Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.81.
PE Ratio
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.98 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 5.57%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 27% and a drop 8% for the next.
Moving Average
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $14.45 and under its 200-day moving average of $14.21.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is 71604 which is 40.72% below its average volume of 120806.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation’s stock is valued at $13.75 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $16.08 and way higher than its 52-week low of $11.74.
4. Celanese (CE)
16.8% sales growth and 22.63% return on equity
Celanese Corporation, a chemical and specialty materials company, manufactures and sells high performance engineered polymers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain. The Engineered Materials segment develops, produces, and supplies specialty polymers for automotive and medical applications, as well as for use in industrial products and consumer electronics. It also offers acesulfame potassium for the food and beverage industry, and food protection ingredients, such as potassium sorbate and sorbic acid. The Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies acetyl products, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomers, acetic anhydride, and acetate esters that are used as starting materials for colorants, paints, adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals; and organic solvents and intermediates for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and chemical products. It also offers vinyl acetate-based emulsions for use in paints and coatings, adhesives, construction, glass fiber, textiles, and paper applications; and ethylene vinyl acetate resins and compounds, as well as low-density polyethylene for use in flexible packaging films, lamination film products, hot melt adhesives, automotive parts, and carpeting applications. In addition, it manufactures ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Celanese Corporation was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Celanese has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.65.
PE Ratio
Celanese has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.65 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 22.63%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Celanese’s stock is valued at $124.08 at 01:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $130.52 and way above its 52-week low of $86.71.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Celanese is 276262 which is 78.09% below its average volume of 1261380.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Celanese’s EBITDA is 2.67.
5. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC)
16.7% sales growth and 22.95% return on equity
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation provides credit and related financial services and products to customers the United States. It operates in two segments, Credit as a Service, and Auto Finance. The Credit as a Service segment originates a range of consumer loan products, such as private label and general purpose credit cards originated by lenders through various channels, including retail and healthcare, direct mail solicitation, digital marketing, and partnerships with third parties; and offers credit to their customers for the purchase of various goods and services, including consumer electronics, furniture, elective medical procedures, healthcare, educational services, and home-improvements by partnering with retailers and service providers. In addition, it offers loan servicing, such as risk management and customer service outsourcing for third parties; and engages in testing and investment activities in consumer finance technology platforms. The Auto Finance segment purchases and/or services loans secured by automobiles from or for a pre-qualified network of independent automotive dealers and automotive finance companies in the buy-here, pay-here, and used car business. This segment also provides floor plan financing and installment lending products. Further, the company invests in and services portfolios of credit card receivables. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.45.
PE Ratio
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.26 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 22.95%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 15.1%, now sitting on 348.89M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $38.14 and above its 200-day moving average of $32.27.
6. Autodesk (ADSK)
8.7% sales growth and 89.82% return on equity
Autodesk, Inc. provides 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions worldwide. The company offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution for civil engineering, including land development, transportation, and environmental projects; BuildingConnected, a SaaS preconstruction solution; AutoCAD, a software for professional design, drafting, detailing, and visualization; AutoCAD LT, a drafting and detailing software; computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for computer numeric control machining, inspection, and modelling for manufacturing; Fusion 360, a 3D CAD, CAM, and computer-aided engineering tool; and Industry Collections tools for professionals in architecture, engineering and construction, product design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment collection industries. It also provides Inventor tools for 3D mechanical design, simulation, analysis, tooling, visualization, and documentation; Vault, a data management software to manage data in one central location, accelerate design processes, and streamline internal/external collaboration; Maya and 3ds Max software products that offer 3D modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing solutions; and ShotGrid, a cloud-based software for review and production tracking in the media and entertainment industry. It sells its products and services to customers directly, as well as through a network of resellers and distributors. Autodesk, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Autodesk has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.96.
PE Ratio
Autodesk has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $51.62 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 89.82%.
Moving Average
Autodesk’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $211.27 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $203.98.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Autodesk is 480494 which is 65.63% below its average volume of 1398240.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.7%, now sitting on 5.21B for the twelve trailing months.
7. Roper Industries (ROP)
8% sales growth and 7.68% return on equity
Roper Technologies, Inc. designs and develops software, and technology enabled products and solutions. The company offers management, campus solutions, diagnostic and laboratory information management, enterprise management, information solutions, transportation management, financial and compliance management, and cloud-based financial analytics and performance management software; cloud-based software to the property and casualty insurance industry; and software, services, and technologies for foodservice operations. It also provides cloud-based data, collaboration, and estimating automation software; electronic marketplace; visual effects and 3D content software; wireless sensor network and solutions; cloud-based software for the life insurance and financial services industries; supply chain software; health care service and software; RFID card readers; data analytics and information; and pharmacy software solutions. In addition, the company offers ultrasound accessories; dispensers and metering pumps; automated surgical scrub and linen dispensing equipment; water meters; optical and electromagnetic measurement systems; and medical devices. It distributes and sells its products through direct sales, manufacturers' representatives, resellers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Roper Industries, Inc. and changed its name to Roper Technologies, Inc. in April 2015. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Roper Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $10.91.
PE Ratio
Roper Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.61 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 7.68%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Roper Industries’s stock is valued at $497.61 at 01:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $504.73 and way above its 52-week low of $356.22.
8. Insperity (NSP)
7.8% sales growth and 221.38% return on equity
Insperity, Inc. engages in the provision of human resources (HR) and business solutions to improve business performance for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers its HR services through its Workforce Optimization and Workforce Synchronization solutions that include a range of human resources functions, such as payroll and employment administration, employee benefits, workers' compensation, government compliance, performance management, and training and development services. The company also provides Insperity Premier, a cloud-based human capital management platform that offers professional employer organization HR outsourcing solutions to its clients; people management services; and employer liability management services, as well as solutions for middle market. In addition, it offers MarketPlace, an e-commerce portal that offers a range of products and services; and Workforce Acceleration, a human capital management and payroll services solution; time and attendance; performance management; recruiting; employment screening; retirement; and insurance services. The company was formerly known as Administaff, Inc. and changed its name to Insperity, Inc. in March 2011. Insperity, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Kingwood, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Insperity has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.74.
PE Ratio
Insperity has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.25 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 221.38%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.7%, now sitting on 6.28B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Insperity’s sales growth is 6.9% for the ongoing quarter and 7.8% for the next.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 6, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.24%.
