(VIANEWS) – Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP), Microsoft (MSFT), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) 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. Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP)
16.5% sales growth and 51.57% return on equity
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and country music entertainment experiences. The Company's core holdings* include a network of five of the top 10 largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. These convention center resorts operate under the Gaylord Hotels brand and are managed by Marriott International. The Company also owns two adjacent ancillary hotels and a small number of attractions managed by Marriott International for a combined total of 10,110 rooms and more than 2.7 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. The Company's Entertainment segment includes a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM; Ole Red and Circle, a country lifestyle media network the Company owns in a joint-venture with Gray Television. The Company operates its Entertainment segment as part of a taxable REIT subsidiary. * The Company is the sole owner of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. It is the majority owner and managing member of the joint venture that owns the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ryman Hospitality Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.35.
PE Ratio
Ryman Hospitality Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.14 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 51.57%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 27, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.71%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ryman Hospitality Properties’s stock is valued at $118.46 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $122.91 and way higher than its 52-week low of $77.18.
2. Microsoft (MSFT)
14.9% sales growth and 39.17% return on equity
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Microsoft has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.04.
PE Ratio
Microsoft has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.08 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 39.17%.
Previous days news about Microsoft(MSFT)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "In rampant bull markets (like the one we are witnessing now), investors often leave profits on the table (or worse, go short) because the market seems "too high" or "overvalued." However, the action in QQQ and tech stocks like Nvidia ((NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) ), Meta Platforms ((META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) ), or Microsoft ((MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) ) illustrate why opinions mean little on Wall Street."
- According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.ORCL faces tough competition from giants like Salesforce (CRM Quick QuoteCRM – Free Report) , Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) and Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "This supports video conferencing applications like Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams and Zoom."
- Microsoft (msft), openai reportedly plan data center project. According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "Last month, Microsoft introduced two new devices, namely the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6. "
3. Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
13.3% sales growth and 33.86% return on equity
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. provides software, hardware, services, and reusable integrated circuit (IC) design blocks worldwide. The company offers functional verification services, including emulation and prototyping hardware. Its functional verification offering consists of JasperGold, a formal verification platform; Xcelium, a parallel logic simulation platform; Palladium, an enterprise emulation platform; and Protium, a prototyping platform for chip verification. The company also provides digital IC design and sign off products, including Genus synthesis and Joules RTL power solutions, as well as Modus DFT software solution to reduce systems-on-chip design-for-test time; physical implementation tools, such as place and route, optimization, and multiple patterning preparation; and Innovus implementation system, a physical implementation system. In addition, it offers custom IC design and simulation products to create schematic and physical representations of circuits down to the transistor level for analog, mixed-signal, custom digital, memory, and radio frequency designs; and system design and analysis products to develop printed circuit boards and IC packages, as well as to analyze electromagnetic, electro-thermal, and other multi-physics effects. Further, the company provides intellectual property (IP) products comprising pre-verified and customizable functional blocks to integrate into customer's ICs; and verification IP with memory models to emulate and model the expected behavior and interaction of standard industry system interface protocols. Additionally, it offers services related to methodology, education, and hosted design solutions, as well as technical support and maintenance services. The company serves consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, mobile, automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial, and life science industries. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cadence Design Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.83.
PE Ratio
Cadence Design Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 81.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $81.09 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 33.86%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 13.2% and positive 15.6% for the next.
4. Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
9.3% sales growth and 17.27% return on equity
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and financial services to individual and business customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Its Commercial Lines segment offers insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, property, automobile, general and professional liability, package business, umbrella, fidelity and surety, marine, livestock, accident, health, and reinsurance through regional offices, branches, sales and policyholder service centers, independent retail agents and brokers, wholesale agents, and reinsurance brokers. The company's Personal Lines segment provides automobile, homeowners, and personal umbrella coverages through direct-to-consumer channels and independent agents. Its Property & Casualty Other Operations segment offers coverage for asbestos and environmental exposures. The company's Group Benefits segment provides group life, disability, and other group coverages to members of employer groups, associations, and affinity groups through direct insurance policies; reinsurance to other insurance companies; employer paid and voluntary product coverages; disability underwriting, administration, and claims processing to self-funded employer plans; and leave management solution. This segment also distributes its group insurance products and services through brokers, consultants, third-party administrators, trade associations, and private exchanges. Its Hartford Funds segment offers managed mutual funds across various asset classes; and exchange-traded funds through broker-dealer organizations, independent financial advisers, defined contribution plans, financial consultants, bank trust groups, and registered investment advisers, as well as investment management, distribution, and administrative services, such as product design, implementation, and oversight. The company was founded in 1810 and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hartford Financial Services Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.97.
PE Ratio
Hartford Financial Services Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.81 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 17.27%.
Moving Average
Hartford Financial Services Group’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $88.58 and way above its 200-day moving average of $77.04.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 1, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.88 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.94%.
Sales Growth
Hartford Financial Services Group’s sales growth is 10.4% for the ongoing quarter and 9.3% for the next.
5. Stag Industrial (STAG)
8.3% sales growth and 5.71% return on equity
STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE: STAG) is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition and operation of single-tenant, industrial properties throughout the United States. By targeting this type of property, STAG has developed an investment strategy that helps investors find a powerful balance of income plus growth.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stag Industrial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.07.
PE Ratio
Stag Industrial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.16 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 5.71%.
Moving Average
Stag Industrial’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $37.81 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $36.42.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Stag Industrial’s EBITDA is 13.23.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 32.1% and a negative 31%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Stag Industrial is 486736 which is 58.83% below its average volume of 1182390.
6. FTI Consulting (FCN)
7.8% sales growth and 15.01% return on equity
FTI Consulting, Inc. provides business advisory services to manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology, and Strategic Communications. Its Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment provides business transformation, transactions, and turnaround and restructuring services. The company's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment offers. construction and environmental solution, data and analytics, dispute, health solution, and risk and investigation services. Its Economic Consulting segment provides. antitrust and competition economic, financial economic, and international arbitration services. The company's Technology segment offers corporate legal operation; e-discovery and expertise; and information governance, privacy, and security services. Its Strategic Communications segment provides corporate reputation, financial communication, and public affairs services. The company serves aerospace and defense, agriculture, airlines and aviation, automotive and industrial, construction, energy, power and products, environmental solutions, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, gaming and leisure, insurance, mining, private equity, public sector, real estate, retail and consumer products, telecom, media and technology, and transportation and logistics industries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FTI Consulting has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.71.
PE Ratio
FTI Consulting has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.67 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 15.01%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for FTI Consulting is 345862 which is 57.82% above its average volume of 219139.
7. Copart (CPRT)
7.2% sales growth and 22.55% 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, CashForCars.ca, CashForCars.de, CashForCars.co.uk, and Cash-for-cars.ie; 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 that captures clear 360-degree views of interiors and exteriors of cars, trucks, and vans; 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. In addition, it provides non-salvage powersport vehicle remarketing services through live and online auction platforms. 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 $1.4.
PE Ratio
Copart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.98 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 22.55%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Copart’s stock is valued at $57.37 at 06:22 EST, above its 52-week high of $55.83.
Previous days news about Copart(CPRT)
- Is it worth investing in copart (cprt) based on wall street's bullish views?. According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "Check price target & stock forecast for Copart here>>>While the ABR calls for buying Copart, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. ", "Therefore, it could be wise to take the Buy-equivalent ABR for Copart with a grain of salt."
