(VIANEWS) – Super Micro Computer (SMCI), Hess Corporation (HES), Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) 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. Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
119.3% sales growth and 29.92% return on equity
Super Micro Computer, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures high performance server and storage solutions based on modular and open architecture in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Its solutions range from complete server, storage systems, modular blade servers, blades, workstations, full racks, networking devices, server sub-systems, server management software, and security software. The company provides application-optimized server solutions, rackmount and blade servers, storage, and subsystems and accessories; and server software management solutions, such as Server Management Suite, including Supermicro Server Manager, Supermicro Power Management software, Supermicro Update Manager, SuperCloud Composer, and SuperDoctor 5. In addition, it offers server subsystems and accessories comprising server boards, chassis, power supplies, and other accessories. Further, the company provides server and storage system integration, configuration, and software upgrade and update services; and technical documentation services, as well as identifies service requirements, creates and executes project plans, and conducts verification testing and technical documentation, and training services. Additionally, it offers help desk and on-site product support services for its server and storage systems; and customer support services, including ongoing maintenance and technical support for its products. The company provides its products to enterprise data centers, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G and edge computing markets. It sells its products through direct and indirect sales force, distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Super Micro Computer has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.76.
PE Ratio
Super Micro Computer has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 95.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $95.79 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 29.92%.
Previous days news about Super Micro Computer(SMCI)
- Is it too late to buy super micro computers stock?. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 6 March, "One of the poster children of this latest melt-up has been Super Micro Computer (SMCI Quick QuoteSMCI – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 5 March, "One of the hottest trades – Super Micro Computer (SMCI Quick QuoteSMCI – Free Report) - is set to enter the S&P 500 Index on quarterly rebalance, replacing Whirlpool. ", "Based on short-term price targets offered by eight analysts, the average price target for Super Micro Computer comes to $717.38. "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 5 March, "Amid the recent favorable price action within the market, many stocks are nearing or breaking 52-week highs, including several highly recognizable names such as Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) , Super Micro Computer (SMCI Quick QuoteSMCI – Free Report) , Coinbase (COIN Quick QuoteCOIN – Free Report) , and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO Quick QuoteAEO – Free Report) .", "And for those seeking to tap into the strength, all five stocks above - Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) , Super Micro Computer (SMCI Quick QuoteSMCI – Free Report) , Coinbase (COIN Quick QuoteCOIN – Free Report) , and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO Quick QuoteAEO – Free Report) - could be great considerations."
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 March, "For example, when equities hit multi-year lows in 2022, Super Micro Computer ((SMCI Quick QuoteSMCI – Free Report) ) knocked on the door of 52-week highs. "
2. Hess Corporation (HES)
25.3% sales growth and 19.21% return on equity
Hess Corporation, an exploration and production company, explores, develops, produces, purchases, transports, and sells crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. The company operates in two segments, Exploration and Production, and Midstream. It conducts production operations primarily in the United States, Guyana, the Malaysia/Thailand Joint Development Area, and Malaysia; and exploration activities principally offshore Guyana, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Suriname and Canada. The company is also involved in gathering, compressing, and processing natural gas; fractionating NGLs; gathering, terminaling, loading, and transporting crude oil and NGL through rail car; and storing and terminaling propane, as well as providing water handling services primarily in the Bakken Shale plays in the Williston Basin area of North Dakota. The company was incorporated in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hess Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.49.
PE Ratio
Hess Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.06 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 19.21%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Hess Corporation is 347749 which is 88.23% below its average volume of 2955810.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 31.9% and 160%, respectively.
3. Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)
8.5% sales growth and 10.36% return on equity
Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer Banking. The Commercial Banking segment provides commercial real estate and equipment financing, business banking, asset-based lending, and commercial services; public sector finance; mortgage warehouse financing; treasury management services; credit, deposit, and cash flow management services; and wealth management solutions to business owners and operators, including trust, asset management, financial planning, insurance, retirement, and investment products, as well as derivative, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trade products and services. The HSA Bank segment offers health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts, and commuter services that are distributed directly to employers and individual consumers, as well as through national and regional insurance carriers, consultants, and financial advisors. The Consumer Banking segment provides consumer deposit and fee-based services, residential mortgages, home equity lines, secured and unsecured loans, and credit cards to consumers; and small business banking products, such as credit, deposit, and cash flow management to businesses and professional service firms. It also offers online and mobile banking services. Webster Financial Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.91.
PE Ratio
Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.63. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.63 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 10.36%.
Sales Growth
Webster Financial Corporation’s sales growth is 2% for the current quarter and 8.5% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 9.5%, now sitting on 2.5B for the twelve trailing months.
