(VIANEWS) – Super Micro Computer (SMCI), AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT), Progressive Corporation (PGR) 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)
163.4% sales growth and 30.57% 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 $12.75.
PE Ratio
Super Micro Computer has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 70.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $70.47 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 30.57%.
Moving Average
Super Micro Computer’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $893.36 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $531.49.
2. AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT)
44% sales growth and 10.85% return on equity
AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. operates as a residential mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States. Its investment portfolio comprises residential investments, including non-agency loans, agency-eligible loans, re-and non-performing loans, and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AG Mortgage Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.68.
PE Ratio
AG Mortgage Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.05 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 10.85%.
3. Progressive Corporation (PGR)
18.2% sales growth and 29.92% return on equity
The Progressive Corporation, an insurance holding company, provides personal and commercial auto, personal residential and commercial property, business related general liability, and other specialty property-casualty insurance products and related services in the United States. It operates in three segments: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, and Property. The Personal Lines segment writes insurance for personal autos and recreational vehicles (RV). This segment's products include personal auto insurance; and special lines products, including insurance for motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, watercrafts, snowmobiles, and related products. The Commercial Lines segment provides auto-related liability and physical damage insurance, and business-related general liability and property insurance for autos, vans, and pick-up trucks used by small businesses, as well as non-fleet taxis, black-car services, and airport taxis; tractors, trailers, and straight trucks primarily used by regional general freight and expeditor-type businesses, and long-haul operators; dump trucks used by light contractors and heavy constructions; log trucks and garbage trucks used by dirt, sand and gravel, logging, garbage/debris removal, and coal-type businesses; and tow trucks and wreckers used in towing services and gas/service station businesses. The Property segment writes residential property insurance for homeowners, other property owners, and renters, as well as offers manufactured homes, personal umbrella insurance, and primary and excess flood insurance. The company offers policy issuance and claims adjusting services; acts as an agent to homeowners, general liability, workers' compensation insurance, and other products; and reinsurance services. It sells its products through independent insurance agencies, as well as through mobile applications and over the phone. The Progressive Corporation was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Progressive Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.57.
PE Ratio
Progressive Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.04 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 29.92%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 542.5% and 10.5%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Progressive Corporation is 5356170 which is 104.24% above its average volume of 2622380.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 3, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.2%.
Sales Growth
Progressive Corporation’s sales growth is 13.7% for the present quarter and 18.2% for the next.
Previous days news about Progressive Corporation(PGR)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 28 May, "Better pricing, prudent underwriting, increased exposure, favorable reserve development and a solid capital position are likely to help The Progressive Corporation (PGR Quick QuotePGR – Free Report) , RLI Corporation (RLI Quick QuoteRLI – Free Report) , HCI Group (HCI Quick QuoteHCI – Free Report) , Palomar Holdings (PLMR Quick QuotePLMR – Free Report) and ProAssurance (PRA Quick QuotePRA – Free Report) withstand blows from the catastrophe events."
4. Arista Networks (ANET)
15.9% sales growth and 34.7% return on equity
Arista Networks, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of data-driven, client to cloud networking solutions for data center, campus, and routing environments in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Its cloud networking solutions consist of Extensible Operating System (EOS), a publish-subscribe state-sharing networking operating system offered in combination with a set of network applications. The company offers data center and cloud networking systems, including newer artificial intelligence (AI) ethernet switching platforms; campus wired and wireless products, and routing systems addressing Core Routing, Edge Routing, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Multi-cloud and Wide Area Networking (WAN) use cases; and a suite of value-add software solutions that leverage EOS to provide end-to-end orchestration, automation, analytics, network monitoring, and security. It also provides post contract customer support services, such as technical support, hardware repair and replacement parts beyond standard warranty, bug fixes, patches, and upgrade services. The company serves a range of industries comprising internet companies, service providers, financial services organizations, government agencies, media and entertainment companies, telecommunication service providers, and others. It markets and sells its products through distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers, and original equipment manufacturer partners, as well as through its direct sales force. The company was formerly known as Arastra, Inc. and changed its name to Arista Networks, Inc. in October 2008. Arista Networks, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arista Networks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.58.
PE Ratio
Arista Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 41.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $41.22 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 34.7%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 22.8% and 6.6%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Arista Networks is 5452100 which is 115.46% above its average volume of 2530360.
5. Raymond James Financial (RJF)
11% sales growth and 16.97% return on equity
Raymond James Financial, Inc., a diversified financial services company, provides private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking, and other services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Private Client Group segment offers investment services, portfolio management services, insurance and annuity products, and mutual funds; support to third-party product partners, including sales and marketing support, as well as distribution and accounting, and administrative services; margin loans; securities borrowing and lending services; diversification strategies and alternative investment products; and custodial, trade execution, research, and other support and services. The Capital Markets segment provides investment banking services, such as equity and debt underwriting, and merger and acquisition advisory services; and fixed income and equity brokerage services. This segment also offers institutional sales, securities trading, equity research, and the syndication and management of investments in low-income housing funds and funds of a similar nature. The Asset Management segment provides asset management, portfolio management, and related administrative services to retail and institutional clients; and administrative support services, such as record-keeping. The Bank segment offers various types of loans, including securities-based, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and construction, real estate investment trust, residential mortgage, and tax-exempt loans; insured deposit accounts; retail and corporate deposit; and liquidity management products and services. The Other segment is involved in the private equity investments comprising invests in third-party funds. Raymond James Financial, Inc. was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Raymond James Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.99.
PE Ratio
Raymond James Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.34 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 16.97%.
6. Chevron (CVX)
8% sales growth and 12.64% return on equity
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas; and carbon capture and storage, as well as a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment refines crude oil into petroleum products; markets crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufactures and markets renewable fuels, commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses, and fuel and lubricant additives; and transports crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car. The company was formerly known as ChevronTexaco Corporation and changed its name to Chevron Corporation in 2005. Chevron Corporation was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in San Ramon, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chevron has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.36.
PE Ratio
Chevron has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.99 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 12.64%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 6.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.13%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Chevron is 9247550 which is 8.16% above its average volume of 8549360.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 4.1%, now sitting on 192.79B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Chevron’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $160.17 and above its 200-day moving average of $155.45.
