(VIANEWS) – StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX), Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO), Alphabet (GOOGL) 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. StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX)
29.5% sales growth and 3.56% return on equity
ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a closed-end balanced mutual fund launched and managed by ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC. It invests in public equity and fixed income markets of global region. For its equity portion, the fund invests in stocks of companies operating across financials, banks sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. For its fixed income portion, the fund invests in debt and subordinated debt, structured notes and securities, regulatory capital securities which are rated below investment grade. ArrowMark Financial Corp. was formed on February 7, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.75.
PE Ratio
StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.21 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 3.56%.
Moving Average
StoneCastle Financial Corp’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $16.64 and under its 200-day moving average of $17.36.
2. Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO)
15.4% sales growth and 54.28% return on equity
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. operates as a franchisee of McDonald's restaurants. It has the exclusive right to own, operate, and grant franchises of McDonald's restaurants in 20 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas, and Venezuela. As of December 31, 2019, it operated or franchised 2,293 restaurants. Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arcos Dorados Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.76.
PE Ratio
Arcos Dorados Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.04 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 54.28%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Arcos Dorados Holdings’s stock is valued at $9.91 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $11.47 and way above its 52-week low of $6.64.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.2%, now sitting on 3.97B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 21, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.62%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 17.4% and a negative 7.7%, respectively.
3. Alphabet (GOOGL)
11.5% sales growth and 23.33% return on equity
Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, hardware, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play store; and Fitbit wearable devices, Google Nest home products, Pixel phones, and other devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube non-advertising services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, analytics, AI, and machine learning, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells health technology and internet services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alphabet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.76.
PE Ratio
Alphabet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.55 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 23.33%.
Moving Average
Alphabet’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $126.35 and way above its 200-day moving average of $108.48.
Previous days news about Alphabet(GOOGL)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "A new law in Canada obligates tech companies like Meta, Apple (AAPL Quick QuoteAAPL – Free Report) , Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) and Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) to pay content fees to media outlets. "
- Alphabet inc. (goog) stock moves -0.07%: what you should know. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 5 September, "For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 31.77, which means Alphabet Inc. is trading at a discount to the group.", "It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Alphabet Inc."
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "(NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , Apple Inc. (AAPL Quick QuoteAAPL – Free Report) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) declined 3.1%, 3.6% and 1%, respectively. "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 5 September, "Most of the fund’s holdings were in companies like Microsoft Corp. (10.7%), Alphabet Inc. (7.3%) and Salesforce, Inc. (6%) as of Mar 31, 2023.PRSCX’s 3-year and 5-year returns are 8.5% and 12.4%, respectively. "
- The zacks analyst blog highlights comcast, linde, marsh & mclennan, Alphabet and motorola solutions. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 5 September, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Comcast Corp. (CMCSA Quick QuoteCMCSA – Free Report) , Linde plc (LIN Quick QuoteLIN – Free Report) , Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC Quick QuoteMMC – Free Report) , Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) and Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI Quick QuoteMSI – Free Report) .", "As such, the stock warrants a cautious stance.(You can read the full research report on Marsh & McLennan here >>>)Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today Alphabet Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc."
4. Copart (CPRT)
10.6% sales growth and 23.2% 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; 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; 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. 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 $1.17.
PE Ratio
Copart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.21 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 23.2%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 14.3% and 24%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.7%, now sitting on 3.76B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Copart’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $44.65 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $38.26.
5. Verra Mobility Corporation (VRRM)
8% sales growth and 21.56% return on equity
Verra Mobility Corporation provides smart mobility technology solutions and services in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It operates through two segments, Government Solutions and Commercial Services. The Government Solutions segment offers automated safety solutions, including services and technologies that enable photo enforcement through road safety camera programs, which detects and process traffic violations related to red light, speed, school bus, and city bus lanes. This segment serves municipalities, counties, school districts, and law enforcement agencies. The Commercial Services segment provides automated toll and violations management, and title and registration solutions to rental car companies, fleet management companies, and other large fleet owners. The company is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Verra Mobility Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.41.
PE Ratio
Verra Mobility Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 42.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $42.8 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 21.56%.
6. Brookline Bancorp (BRKL)
7.2% sales growth and 8.38% return on equity
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for the Brookline Bank that provide commercial, business, and retail banking services to corporate, municipal, and retail customers in the United States. Its deposit products include demand checking, NOW, money market, and savings accounts. The company's loan portfolio primarily comprises first mortgage loans secured by commercial, multi-family, and residential real estate properties; loans to business entities comprising commercial lines of credit; loans to condominium associations; loans and leases used to finance equipment for small businesses; financing for construction and development projects; and home equity and other consumer loans. It also provides term loans, letters of credit, foreign exchange, cash management, investment advisory, and online and mobile banking services, as well as invests in debt and equity securities. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 50 full-service banking offices in greater Boston, Massachusetts, and greater Providence, Rhode Island. Brookline Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.11.
PE Ratio
Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.79 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 8.38%.
Moving Average
Brookline Bancorp’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $9.73 and way under its 200-day moving average of $11.33.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Brookline Bancorp is 328635 which is 40.22% below its average volume of 549796.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Brookline Bancorp’s stock is valued at $9.76 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $15.50 and way above its 52-week low of $7.00.
7. AptarGroup (ATR)
6.6% sales growth and 12.15% return on equity
AptarGroup, Inc. provides a range of packaging, dispensing, and sealing solutions primarily for the beauty, personal care, home care, prescription drug, consumer health care, injectable, and food and beverage markets. The company operates through three segments: Pharma, Beauty + Home, and Food + Beverage. The Pharma segment provides pumps for nasal allergy treatments; and metered dose inhaler valves for respiratory ailments, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in pharmaceutical market; elastomer for injectable primary packaging components; and active packaging products. The Beauty + Home segment primarily sells pumps, closures, aerosol valves, accessories, and sealing solutions to the personal care and home care markets; and pumps and decorative components to the beauty market. The Food + Beverage segment offers dispensing and non-dispensing closures, elastomeric flow control components, spray pumps, and aerosol valves to the food and beverage markets. The company sells its products through own sales force, as well as independent representatives and distributors in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. AptarGroup, Inc. has a strategic partnership with PureCycle Technologies LLC to develop ultra-pure recycled polypropylene into dispensing applications; and a collaboration with Sonmol for developing a digital therapies and services platform targeting respiratory and other diseases. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AptarGroup has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.78.
PE Ratio
AptarGroup has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.07 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 12.15%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
AptarGroup’s EBITDA is 2.91.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for AptarGroup is 248206 which is 15.62% below its average volume of 294176.
8. DXP Enterprises (DXPE)
5.1% sales growth and 15.49% return on equity
DXP Enterprises, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in distributing maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products, equipment, and services to the energy and industrial customers primarily in the United States and Canada. It operates through three segments: Service Centers (SC), Supply Chain Services (SCS), and Innovative Pumping Solutions (IPS). The SC segment offers MRO products, equipment, and integrated services, including technical expertise and logistics services. It offers a range of MRO products in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal working, fastener, industrial supply, safety products, and safety services categories. This segment serves customers in the oil and gas, food and beverage, petrochemical, transportation, other general industrial, mining, construction, chemical, municipal, agriculture, and pulp and paper industries. The SCS segment manages procurement and inventory management solutions; and offers outsourced MRO solutions for sourcing MRO products, including inventory optimization and management, store room management, transaction consolidation and control, vendor oversight and procurement cost optimization, productivity improvement, and customized reporting services. Its programs include SmartAgreement, a procurement solution for various MRO categories; SmartBuy, an on-site or centralized MRO procurement solution; SmartSource, an on-site procurement and storeroom management solution; SmartStore, an e-Catalog solution; SmartVend, an industrial dispensing solution; and SmartServ, an integrated service pump solution. The IPS segment fabricates and assembles custom-made pump packages, remanufactures pumps, and manufactures branded private label pumps. The company was founded in 1908 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, DXP Enterprises has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.07.
PE Ratio
DXP Enterprises has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.07 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 15.49%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 28% and 148.6%, respectively.
Moving Average
DXP Enterprises’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $36.42 and way above its 200-day moving average of $30.23.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
DXP Enterprises’s EBITDA is 0.62.
