(VIANEWS) – STAAR Surgical Company (STAA), Dominion Resources (D), Churchill Downs (CHDN) 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. STAAR Surgical Company (STAA)
19.9% sales growth and 7.62% return on equity
STAAR Surgical Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells implantable lenses for the eye, and companion delivery systems to deliver the lenses into the eye. The company provides Visian implantable Collamer lens product family (ICLs) to treat visual disorders, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia; and Hyperopic ICL, which treats far-sightedness. It also offers preloaded silicone intraocular lenses, as well as preloaded injectors for use in cataract surgery. In addition, the company sells injector parts, and other related instruments and devices. STAAR Surgical Company markets its products to health care providers, including ophthalmic surgeons, vision and surgical centers, hospitals, government facilities, and distributors. The company sells its products directly through its sales representatives in the United States, Japan, Germany, Spain, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, as well as through own representatives and independent distributors in China, Korea, India, France, Benelux, and Italy. STAAR Surgical Company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STAAR Surgical Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.53.
PE Ratio
STAAR Surgical Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 80.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $80.36 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 7.62%.
2. Dominion Resources (D)
17.2% sales growth and 8.23% return on equity
Dominion Energy, Inc. produces and distributes energy in the United States. It operates through four segments: Dominion Energy Virginia, Gas Distribution, Dominion Energy South Carolina, and Contracted Assets. The Dominion Energy Virginia segment generates, transmits, and distributes regulated electricity to approximately 2.7 million residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in Virginia and North Carolina. The Gas Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas sales, transportation, gathering, storage, and distribution operations in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, southwestern Wyoming, and southeastern Idaho that serve approximately 3.0 million residential, commercial and industrial customers. It also has nonregulated renewable natural gas facilities in operation. The Dominion Energy South Carolina segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 782,000 customers in the central, southern, and southwestern portions of South Carolina; and distributes natural gas to approximately 435,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in South Carolina. The Contracted Assets segment is involved in the nonregulated long-term contracted renewable electric generation and solar generation facility development operations; and gas transportation, LNG import, and storage operations, as well as in the liquefaction facility. As of December 31, 2022, the company's portfolio of assets included approximately 31.0 gigawatt of electric generating capacity; 10,600 miles of electric transmission lines; 78,500 miles of electric distribution lines; and 93,500 miles of gas distribution mains and related service facilities. The company was formerly known as Dominion Resources, Inc. Dominion Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Dominion Resources has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.7.
PE Ratio
Dominion Resources has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.97 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 8.23%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 30, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.67 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.67%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Dominion Resources’s EBITDA is 64.
3. Churchill Downs (CHDN)
15.8% sales growth and 48.97% return on equity
Churchill Downs Incorporated operates as a racing, online wagering, and gaming entertainment company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated three pari-mutuel gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines (HRMs) in Kentucky; TwinSpires, an online wagering platform for horse racing, sports, and iGaming; nine retail sportsbooks; and casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals, and 200 table games. It also offers streaming video of live horse races, replays, and an assortment of racing and handicapping information; and provides the Bloodstock Research Information Services platform for horse racing statistical data. In addition, the company manufactures and operates pari-mutuel wagering systems for racetracks, off-track betting facilities, and other pari-mutuel wagering businesses. Churchill Downs Incorporated was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Churchill Downs has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.69.
PE Ratio
Churchill Downs has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.46 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 48.97%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 14.8% and 1.4%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Churchill Downs’s stock is valued at $110.01 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $150.45 and way above its 52-week low of $97.64.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Churchill Downs’s EBITDA is 47.72.
Sales Growth
Churchill Downs’s sales growth is 45.8% for the present quarter and 15.8% for the next.
4. LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA)
9.1% sales growth and 59.29% return on equity
LPL Financial Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial advisors at financial institutions in the United States. Its brokerage offerings include variable and fixed annuities, mutual funds, equities, retirement and education savings plans, fixed income, and insurance, as well as alternative investments, such as non-traded real estate investment trusts and business development companies. The company also provides advisory platforms that provide access to mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, stocks, bonds, certain option strategies, unit investment trusts, and institutional money managers and no-load multi-manager variable annuities. In addition, it offers money market programs; and retirement solutions for commission-and fee-based services that allow advisors to provide brokerage services, consultation, and advice to retirement plan sponsors. Further, the company provides other services comprising tools and services that enable advisors to maintain and grow their practices; trust, investment management oversight, and custodial services to trusts for estates and families, as well as insurance brokerage general agency services; and technology products, such as proposal generation, investment analytics, and portfolio modeling. The company was formerly known as LPL Investment Holdings Inc. and changed its name to LPL Financial Holdings Inc. in June 2012. LPL Financial Holdings Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in San Diego, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LPL Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $14.7.
PE Ratio
LPL Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.79 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 59.29%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is 15% and a drop 8.8% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 9, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.53%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
LPL Financial Holdings’s stock is valued at $232.12 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $271.56 and way higher than its 52-week low of $179.00.
5. First Industrial Realty Trust (FR)
7.2% sales growth and 13.29% return on equity
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate with a track record of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional customers. Across major markets in the United States, our local market experts manage, lease, buy, (re)develop, and sell bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. In total, we own and have under development approximately 64.1 million square feet of industrial space as of September 30, 2020.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Industrial Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.4.
PE Ratio
First Industrial Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.48 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 13.29%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Industrial Realty Trust is 619198 which is 30.1% below its average volume of 885935.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 68.1% and a negative 50%, respectively.
Moving Average
First Industrial Realty Trust’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $50.22 and under its 200-day moving average of $51.65.
6. Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
6.3% sales growth and 383.28% return on equity
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other related items. This segment markets and sells its products under various brands, which include Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly to a range of traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. It also includes pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals. The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand; and a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions in dogs and cats under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. This segment markets and sells its products through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce retailers. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Colgate-Palmolive has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.79.
PE Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.61 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 383.28%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Colgate-Palmolive is 326925 which is 92.27% below its average volume of 4230570.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 19, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.77%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Colgate-Palmolive’s EBITDA is 64.1.
Previous days news about Colgate-Palmolive(CL)
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7. Semler Scientific (SMLR)
5.1% sales growth and 30.6% return on equity
Semler Scientific, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary products that assist healthcare providers to evaluate and treat patients with chronic diseases in the United States. The company's products include QuantaFlo, a four-minute in-office blood flow test that enables healthcare providers to use blood flow measurements as part of their examinations of a patient's vascular condition. Its products serve cardiologists, internists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, and family practitioners, as well as healthcare insurance plans, integrated delivery networks, independent physician groups, and companies contracting with the healthcare industry, such as risk assessment groups. The company offers its products through salespersons and distributors. Semler Scientific, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Semler Scientific has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.25.
PE Ratio
Semler Scientific has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.32 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 30.6%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Semler Scientific is 48778 which is 9.9% below its average volume of 54142.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 25.5%, now sitting on 64.65M for the twelve trailing months.
