(VIANEWS) – Viad Corp (VVI), LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA), First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) 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. Viad Corp (VVI)
25.3% sales growth and 8.6% return on equity
Viad Corp operates as an experiential leisure travel, and live events and marketing services company in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, and Iceland. It operates through Pursuit, Spiro, and GES Exhibitions segments. The Pursuit segment offers vertically integrated attractions and hospitality in destinations with a collection of attractions, lodges, and sightseeing tours. The GES Exhibition operates as an exhibition services company that partners with exhibition and conference organizers as a full-service provider of strategic and logistics solutions to manage the complexity of their shows. The Spiro operates experiential marketing agency that partners with brands around the world to manage and elevate their global experiential marketing activities. In addition, the company offers a collection of travel experiences in recreational attractions, food and beverage, retail, and ground transportation services. It serves event organizers and corporate brand marketers directly, as well as through a distribution channel network that include tour operators, tour wholesalers, destination management companies, and retail travel agencies. Viad Corp was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Viad Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.15.
PE Ratio
Viad Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 256.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $256.27 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 8.6%.
Sales Growth
Viad Corp’s sales growth is 12.2% for the current quarter and 25.3% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 127.8% and 66.4%, respectively.
2. LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA)
21.6% sales growth and 42.02% 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 enterprises 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 auction rate notes. 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 products; 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 $12.83.
PE Ratio
LPL Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.24 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 42.02%.
Moving Average
LPL Financial Holdings’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $267.55 and way below its 200-day moving average of $249.98.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
LPL Financial Holdings’s stock is valued at $221.24 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $289.88 and way above its 52-week low of $200.18.
3. First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI)
12.7% sales growth and 3.37% return on equity
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. operates as the holding company for First Guaranty Bank that provides commercial banking services in Louisiana and Texas. It offers various deposit products, including personal and business checking, savings, money market, and demand accounts, as well as time deposits to consumers, small businesses, and municipalities. The company also provides loans, such as non-farm non-residential loans secured by real estate, commercial and industrial loans, one- to four-family residential loans, multifamily loans, construction and land development loans, agricultural loans, farmland loans, and consumer and other loans to small to medium-sized businesses and professionals, and individuals. In addition, it offers a range of consumer services, including personal and commercial credit cards, remote deposit capture, safe deposit boxes, official checks, online and mobile banking, automated teller machines, and online bill pay; provides additional solutions, such as merchant services, remote deposit capture, and lockbox services to business customers; and invests a portion of its assets in securities issued by the United States Government and its agencies, state and municipal obligations, corporate debt securities, mutual funds, and equity securities, as well as invests in mortgage-backed securities primarily issued or guaranteed by United States Government agencies or enterprises. The company operates through 34 banking facilities primarily located in market services areas of Hammond, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport-Bossier City, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, and Waco. First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Hammond, Louisiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Guaranty Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.49.
PE Ratio
First Guaranty Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.45 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 3.37%.
4. QCR Holdings (QCRH)
11% sales growth and 12.94% 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 $6.74.
PE Ratio
QCR Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.27 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 12.94%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 3.3% and a negative 24.4%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.32%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for QCR Holdings is 114655 which is 89.57% above its average volume of 60480.
Sales Growth
QCR Holdings’s sales growth is 9.8% for the current quarter and 11% for the next.
Previous days news about QCR Holdings(QCRH)
- What makes QCR holdings (qcrh) a new buy stock. According to Zacks on Monday, 29 July, "Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for QCR Holdings basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.", "The upgrade of QCR Holdings to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term."
5. First United Corporation (FUNC)
9.8% sales growth and 9.32% return on equity
First United Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First United Bank & Trust that provides various retail and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals. The company offers various deposit products, including checking accounts, savings and money market accounts, regular and individual retirement accounts (IRA) certificates of deposit, Christmas savings accounts, college savings accounts, and health savings accounts; Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service program and Insured Cash Sweep program to municipalities, businesses, and consumers; and commercial customers packages, which include treasury management, cash sweep, and various checking opportunities. It also provides loans, such as commercial loans secured by real estate, commercial equipment, vehicles, or other assets of the borrower; commercial real estate loans for residential and commercial development, agricultural purpose properties, and service industry buildings; residential mortgage loans; home equity lines of credit; residential real estate construction loans; and indirect and direct auto loans, student loans, term loans, and other secured and unsecured lines of credit and term loans. In addition, the company offers various trust services, including personal trust, investment agency accounts, charitable trusts, retirement accounts that consist of IRA roll-overs, 401(k) accounts and defined benefit plans, estate administration, and estate planning services; insurance products; brokerage services; and safe deposit and night depository facilities. It operates 26 banking offices, one customer care center, and 34 automated teller machines in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties in Maryland; and in Mineral, Berkeley, Monongalia, and Harrison counties in West Virginia. First United Corporation was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Oakland, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First United Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.15.
PE Ratio
First United Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.87 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 9.32%.
Moving Average
First United Corporation’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $21.39 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $21.12.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is 6% and a drop 7.3% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First United Corporation’s stock is valued at $27.66 at 20:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $27.99 and way higher than its 52-week low of $15.68.
Previous days news about First United Corporation(FUNC)
- Why first united corporation (func) is a top dividend stock for your portfolio. According to Zacks on Monday, 29 July, "Based in Oakland, First United Corporation (FUNC Quick QuoteFUNC – Free Report) is in the Finance sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of 17.65%. ", "Over the last 5 years, First United Corporation has increased its dividend 3 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 13.88%. "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 29 July, "Investors might want to bet on First United Corporation (FUNC Quick QuoteFUNC – Free Report) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). "
6. Marriot Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC)
9.8% sales growth and 8.69% return on equity
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells, and manages vacation ownership and related products. It operates through two segments, Vacation Ownership and Exchange & Third-Party Management. The company manages vacation ownership and related products under the Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, Sheraton Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, Hyatt Residence Club, and Marriott Vacation Club Pulse brands. It also develops, markets, and sells vacation ownership and related products under The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club brand; and holds right to develop, market, and sell ownership residential products under The Ritz-Carlton Residences brand. In addition, the company offers exchange networks and membership programs, as well as provision of management services to other resorts and lodging properties through various brands, including Interval International, Trading Places International, Vacation Resorts International, and Aqua-Aston. The company sells its upscale tier vacation ownership products primarily through a network of resort-based sales centers and off-site sales locations. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Marriot Vacations Worldwide Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.44.
PE Ratio
Marriot Vacations Worldwide Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.43 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 8.69%.
7. Merit Medical Systems (MMSI)
8.2% sales growth and 8.45% return on equity
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. manufactures and markets disposable medical devices for interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. The company operates in two segments, Cardiovascular and Endoscopy. It provides peripheral intervention products for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in peripheral vessels and organs; and cardiac intervention products, such as access, angiography, hemostasis, intervention, fluid management, electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management, and hemodynamic monitoring to treat various heart conditions. The company also offers custom procedural solutions that include critical care products, disinfection protection systems, syringes, swab and collection systems, manifold kits, and trays and packs; coated tubes and wires; and sensor components for microelectromechanical systems. In addition, it provides pulmonary products that consist of laser-cut tracheobronchial stents, advanced over-the-wire and direct visualization delivery systems, and dilation balloons; gastroenterology products; and kits and accessories for endoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures. The company sells its products to hospitals and alternate site-based physicians, technicians, and nurses through direct sales force, distributors, original equipment manufacturer partners, or custom procedure tray manufacturers in the United States and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in South Jordan, Utah.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Merit Medical Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.74.
PE Ratio
Merit Medical Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.15 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 8.45%.
Moving Average
Merit Medical Systems’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $83.76 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $76.46.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 7.4% and 6.7%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Merit Medical Systems is 260712 which is 32.39% below its average volume of 385658.
8. Scorpio Tankers (STNG)
8% sales growth and 21.39% return on equity
Scorpio Tankers Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oi and refined petroleum products in the shipping markets worldwide. As of March 21, 2024, its fleet consisted of 110 owned and leases financed tanker, including 39 LR2, 57 MR, and 14 Handymax with a weighted average age of approximately 8.1 years. Scorpio Tankers Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Monaco.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Scorpio Tankers has a trailing twelve months EPS of $10.87.
PE Ratio
Scorpio Tankers has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.04 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 21.39%.
Moving Average
Scorpio Tankers’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $79.80 and way above its 200-day moving average of $67.95.
Previous days news about Scorpio Tankers(STNG)
- Scorpio tankers (stng) Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 30 July, "While Scorpio Tankers has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors’ minds is: what’s next for the stock?"
