(VIANEWS) – U.S. Bancorp (USB), QCR Holdings (QCRH), Ulta Beauty (ULTA) 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. U.S. Bancorp (USB)
22.9% sales growth and 10.95% return on equity
U.S. Bancorp, a financial services holding company, provides various financial services to individuals, businesses, institutional organizations, governmental entities and other financial institutions in the United States. It operates in Corporate and Commercial Banking, Consumer and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Investment Services, Payment Services, and Treasury and Corporate Support segments. The company offers depository services, including checking accounts, savings accounts, and time certificate contracts; lending services, such as traditional credit products; and credit card services, lease financing and import/export trade, asset-backed lending, agricultural finance, and other products. It also provides ancillary services comprising capital markets, treasury management, and receivable lock-box collection services to corporate and governmental entity customers; and a range of asset management and fiduciary services for individuals, estates, foundations, business corporations, and charitable organizations. In addition, the company offers investment and insurance products to its customers principally within its markets, as well as fund administration services to a range of mutual and other funds. Further, it provides corporate and purchasing card, and corporate trust services; and merchant processing services, as well as investment management, ATM processing, mortgage banking, insurance, and brokerage and leasing services. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, U.S. Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.69.
PE Ratio
U.S. Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.6 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 10.95%.
Sales Growth
U.S. Bancorp’s sales growth is 29% for the present quarter and 22.9% for the next.
Moving Average
U.S. Bancorp’s value is way below its 50-day moving average of $47.17 and way below its 200-day moving average of $45.80.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 16.2% and 15.6%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 28, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.91%.
2. QCR Holdings (QCRH)
16.5% sales growth and 13.67% return on equity
QCR Holdings, Inc., a multi-bank holding company, provides commercial and consumer banking, and trust and asset management services. Its deposit products include noninterest-bearing demand, interest-bearing demand, time, and brokered deposits. The company also provides various commercial and retail lending/leasing, and investment services to corporations, partnerships, individuals, and government agencies. Its loan portfolio comprises loans to small and mid-sized businesses; business loans, including lines of credit for working capital and operational purposes; term loans for the acquisition of facilities, equipment, and other purposes; commercial and residential real estate loans; and installment and other consumer loans, such as home improvement, home equity, motor vehicle, and signature loans, as well as small personal credit lines. In addition, the company engages in leasing of machinery and equipment to commercial and industrial businesses under direct financing lease contracts; and issuance of trust preferred securities. It serves the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Valley, Des Moines/Ankeny, and Springfield communities. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Moline, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, QCR Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.22.
PE Ratio
QCR Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.15 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 13.67%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18.9%, now sitting on 303.56M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Ulta Beauty (ULTA)
6.3% sales growth and 60.94% return on equity
Ulta beauty (Ulta) shines on skincare, omnichannel strengthMoreover, Ulta Beauty is benefiting from its Wellness Shop launch (in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021). , Moving on, Ulta Beauty has been seeing market share gains in major beauty categories for a while now, with skincare standing out due to consumers’ rising interest in self-care and the company’s focus on newness and innovation.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. operate specialty retail stores selling cosmetics, fragrance, haircare and skincare products, and related accessories and services in the United States. It offers broad assortment of branded and private label beauty products including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products, professional hair products, and salon styling tools; and salon services, including hair, skin, makeup, and brow services, as well as nail services. The company's private label products comprises Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products; and the Ulta Beauty branded gifts. It also distributes its products through its stores, website, and mobile applications. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ulta Beauty has a trailing twelve months EPS of $24.41.
PE Ratio
Ulta Beauty has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.6 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 60.94%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.2%, now sitting on 9.71B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ulta Beauty’s stock is valued at $527.37 at 16:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $546.47 and way above its 52-week low of $330.80.
Sales Growth
Ulta Beauty’s sales growth is 10.4% for the current quarter and 6.3% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Ulta Beauty is 334121 which is 43.48% below its average volume of 591208.
Previous days news about Ulta Beauty(ULTA)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 10 April, "Some top-ranked stocks are Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW Quick QuoteBBW – Free Report) , Ulta Beauty (ULTA Quick QuoteULTA – Free Report) and DICK’S Sporting (DKS Quick QuoteDKS – Free Report) .BBW has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.4%, on average. "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 10 April, "Here are some better-ranked stocks you may want to consider, Urban Outfitters (URBN Quick QuoteURBN – Free Report) , DICK’S Sporting Goods (DKS Quick QuoteDKS – Free Report) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA Quick QuoteULTA – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 11 April, "Some top-ranked stocks are Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW Quick QuoteBBW – Free Report) , Ulta Beauty (ULTA Quick QuoteULTA – Free Report) and DICK’S Sporting (DKS Quick QuoteDKS – Free Report) .BBW has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.4%, on average. "
4. Pacific Premier Bancorp (PPBI)
5.8% sales growth and 9.98% return on equity
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Pacific Premier Bank that provides banking services to businesses, professionals, real estate investors, and non-profit organizations. The company accepts deposit products, such as checking, money market, and savings accounts; and certificates of deposit. Its loan portfolio includes commercial real estate owner and non-owner-occupied, multifamily, construction and land, franchise real estate secured, small business administration (SBA), and SBA paycheck protection program loans; revolving lines or credit, term loans, seasonal loans, and loans secured by liquid collateral; one-to-four family and home equity lines of credit loans; and savings account secured loans and auto loans. The company also offers cash management, electronic banking, treasury management, and online bill payment services. It operates 61 full-service depository branches located in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pacific Premier Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.15.
PE Ratio
Pacific Premier Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.8 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 9.98%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 6.9%, now sitting on 781.03M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Pacific Premier Bancorp is 243493 which is 58.45% below its average volume of 586095.
