(VIANEWS) – VSE Corporation (VSEC), Meta Platforms (META), Flowserve Corporation (FLS) 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. VSE Corporation (VSEC)
26.3% sales growth and 8.09% return on equity
VSE Corporation operates as a diversified products and services aftermarket company in the United States. The company operates in three segments: Aviation, Fleet, and Federal and Defense. The Aviation segment provides international parts supply and distribution, supply chain solutions, and component and engine accessory maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. This segment serves commercial airlines, regional airlines, cargo transporters, MRO integrators and providers, aviation manufacturers, corporate and private aircraft owners, and fixed-base operators (FBOs). The Fleet segment provides parts supply, inventory management, e-commerce fulfillment, logistics, data management, and other services to assist aftermarket commercial and federal customers. This segment also provides sale of vehicle parts and mission critical supply chain services to support client truck fleets, as well as sustainment solutions and managed inventory services to government and commercial truck fleets. The Federal and Defense segment provides aftermarket refurbishment and sustainment services to extend and maintain the life cycle of military vehicles, ships, and aircraft for the DoD. This segment also provides foreign military sales services, engineering, logistics, maintenance, configuration management, prototyping, technology, and field support services to the DoD, and other customers. In addition, this segment offers energy consulting services and IT solutions to various DoD, federal civilian agencies, and commercial clients. The company also provides vehicle and equipment maintenance and refurbishment, logistics, engineering support, energy services, IT and health care IT solutions, as well as consulting services. VSE Corporation was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, VSE Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.04.
PE Ratio
VSE Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.54 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 8.09%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for VSE Corporation is 48667 which is 49.83% below its average volume of 97008.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 1, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.51%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 36.8%, now sitting on 860.49M for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 4.2% and 6.1%, respectively.
2. Meta Platforms (META)
16.1% sales growth and 33.36% return on equity
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months EPS of $14.86.
PE Ratio
Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.45 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 33.36%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Meta Platforms is 10799200 which is 38.45% below its average volume of 17545500.
Previous days news about Meta Platforms(META)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 29 April, "The surge came in the same week when Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) dampened the market mood after issuing weak revenue guidance and predicting higher capital expenses for 2024 (read: Forget Meta-Led Slump: 3 Reasons to Buy Tech ETFs on the Dip). "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 30 April, "Most of them have significant exposure to the so-called magnificent seven stocks - Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, Amazon, Google parent Alphabet, Meta Platforms and Tesla, as well as other noteworthy AI stocks."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 1 May, "Nevertheless, a primary complaint among investors was that participation was thin, primarily focused on mega-cap tech stocks within the "Magnificent 7," such as Meta Platforms ((META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) ) and Nvidia ((NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) ). "
3. Flowserve Corporation (FLS)
16% sales growth and 10.71% return on equity
Flowserve Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, distributes, and services industrial flow management equipment in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Flowserve Pump Division (FPD) and Flow Control Division (FCD). The FPD segment offers custom and pre-configured pumps and pump systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary systems, replacement parts, upgrades, and related aftermarket services, including installation and commissioning services, seal systems spare parts, repairs, advanced diagnostics, re-rate and upgrade solutions, retrofit programs, and machining and asset management solutions, as well as manufactures a gas-lubricated mechanical seal for use in high-speed compressors for gas pipelines. The FCD segment provides engineered and industrial valve and automation solutions, including isolation and control valves, actuation, controls, and related equipment, as well as equipment maintenance services for flow control systems, including advanced diagnostics, repair, installation, commissioning, retrofit programs, and field machining capabilities. This segment's products are used to control, direct, and manage the flow of liquids, gases, and fluids. The company primarily serves oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceuticals, power generation, and water management markets, as well as general industries, including mining and ore processing, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and other smaller applications. The company distributes its products through direct sales, distributors, and sales representatives. Flowserve Corporation was incorporated in 1912 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Flowserve Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.42.
PE Ratio
Flowserve Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.65 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 10.71%.
Sales Growth
Flowserve Corporation’s sales growth is 15.5% for the ongoing quarter and 16% for the next.
Previous days news about Flowserve Corporation(FLS)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 30 April, "Flowserve Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Flowserve Corporation Quote"
4. FirstCash (FCFS)
9.2% sales growth and 11.91% return on equity
FirstCash Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates retail pawn stores in the United States, Mexico, and rest of Latin America. Its pawn stores lend money on the collateral of pledged personal property, including jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, and musical instruments; and retails merchandise acquired through collateral forfeitures on forfeited pawn loans and over-the-counter purchases of merchandise directly from customers. The company is also involved in melting scrap jewelry, as well as sells gold, silver, and diamonds in commodity markets. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 1,081 stores in the United States and the District of Columbia; 1,656 stores in Mexico; 60 stores in Guatemala; 13 stores in El Salvador; and 15 stores in Colombia. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FirstCash has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.8.
PE Ratio
FirstCash has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.11 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 11.91%.
Previous days news about FirstCash(FCFS)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 1 May, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broaderBusiness Servicesspace areThe Western Union Company(WU Quick QuoteWU – Free Report) , MoneyLion Inc.(ML Quick QuoteML – Free Report) and FirstCash Holdings Inc.(FCFS Quick QuoteFCFS – Free Report) . ", "Western Union sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while MoneyLion and FirstCash carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present."
5. Garmin (GRMN)
9.2% sales growth and 19.52% return on equity
Garmin Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of wireless devices worldwide. Its Fitness segment offers running and multi-sport watches; cycling products; smartwatch devices; scales and monitors; and fitness accessories. This segment also provides Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect Mobile, which are web and mobile platforms where users can track and analyze their fitness, activities and workouts, and wellness data; and Connect IQ, an application development platform. The company's Outdoor segment offers adventure watches, outdoor handhelds and satellite communicators, golf devices, consumer automotive devices, and dog devices, as well as InReach and Gramin response communication device. Its Aviation segment designs, manufactures, and markets various aircraft avionics solutions, including integrated flight decks, electronic flight displays and instrumentation, navigation and communication products, automatic flight control systems and safety-enhancing technologies, audio control systems, engine indication systems, traffic awareness and avoidance solutions, ADS-B and transponders, weather information and avoidance solutions, datalink and connectivity solutions, and various services. The company's Marine segment provides chartplotters and multi-function displays, cartography products, fishfinders, sonar products, autopilot systems, radars, compliant instrument displays and sensors, VHF communication radios, handhelds and wearable devices, sailing products, audio products and accessories, digital switching products, and trolling motors. Its Auto segment offers embedded domain controllers and infotainment units; and software, map database, cameras, wearables, and automotive solutions. The company sells its products through independent retailers, dealers, distributors, installation and repair shops, and original equipment manufacturers, as well as online webshop. Garmin Ltd. was founded in 1989 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Garmin has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.71.
PE Ratio
Garmin has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.33 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 19.52%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.09%.
Moving Average
Garmin’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $142.00 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $120.56.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.5%, now sitting on 5.23B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Garmin(GRMN)
- Insights into garmin (grmn) Q1: wall street projections for key metrics. According to Zacks on Monday, 29 April, "Wall Street analysts forecast that Garmin (GRMN Quick QuoteGRMN – Free Report) will report quarterly earnings of $1 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year decline of 2%. ", "View all Key Company Metrics for Garmin here>>>Shares of Garmin have demonstrated returns of -3.6% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s -2% change. "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 29 April, "Investors looking for stocks in the Electronics – Miscellaneous Products sector might want to consider either TD SYNNEX (SNX Quick QuoteSNX – Free Report) or Garmin (GRMN Quick QuoteGRMN – Free Report) . ", "TD SYNNEX and Garmin are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. "
- Garmin (grmn) Q1 earnings & sales beat estimates, rise y/y. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 1 May, "Shares of Garmin have gained 13% year to date, outperforming the industry’s rally of 7.2%.", "In the first quarter of 2024, Garmin generated an operating cash flow of $435.3 million and a free cash flow of $402 million."
6. Chubb Corporation (CB)
7.5% sales growth and 16.04% return on equity
Chubb Limited provides insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company's North America Commercial P&C Insurance segment offers commercial property, casualty, workers' compensation, package policies, risk management, financial lines, marine, construction, environmental, medical risk, cyber risk, surety, and casualty; and group accident and health insurance to large, middle market, and small commercial businesses. Its North America Personal P&C Insurance segment provides affluent and high net worth individuals and families with homeowners, automobile and collector cars, valuable articles, personal and excess liability, travel insurance, and recreational marine insurance and services. The company's North America Agricultural Insurance segment offers multiple peril crop and crop-hail insurance; and coverage for farm, ranch, and specialty property and casualty, and commercial agriculture products. Its Overseas General Insurance segment provides coverage for traditional commercial property and casualty; specialty categories, such as financial lines, marine, energy, aviation, political risk, and construction; and group accident and health, and traditional and specialty personal lines for corporations, middle markets, and small customers through retail brokers, agents, and other channels. The company's Global Reinsurance segment offers traditional and specialty reinsurance under the Chubb Tempest Re brand to property and casualty companies. Its Life Insurance segment provides protection and savings products comprising whole life, endowment plans, individual and life, group term life, health protection, personal accident, credit life, universal life, group employee benefits, and unit linked contracts. It markets its products primarily through insurance and reinsurance brokers. The company was formerly known as ACE Limited and changed its name to Chubb Limited in January 2016. Chubb Limited was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chubb Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $21.81.
PE Ratio
Chubb Corporation 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 16.04%.
7. Itau Unibanco (ITUB)
6.1% sales growth and 18.01% return on equity
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. offers a range of financial products and services to individuals and corporate customers in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Activities with the Market + Corporation. It offers current account; loans; credit and debit cards; investment and commercial banking services; real estate lending services; financing and investment services; economic, financial and brokerage advisory; and leasing and foreign exchange services. The company also provides property and casualty insurance products covering loss, damage, or liabilities for assets or persons, as well as life insurance products covering death and personal accident. It serves retail customers, account and non-account holders, individuals and legal entities, high income clients, microenterprises, and small companies, as well as middle-market companies and high net worth clients. The company was formerly known as Itaú Unibanco Banco Múltiplo S.A. and changed its name to Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. in April 2009. The company was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. operates as a subsidiary of IUPAR – Itaú Unibanco Participações S.A.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Itau Unibanco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.67.
PE Ratio
Itau Unibanco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.48 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 18.01%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Itau Unibanco is 15374600 which is 9.16% below its average volume of 16925200.
Moving Average
Itau Unibanco’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $6.68 and above its 200-day moving average of $6.18.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 2, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.04 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.67%.
8. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN)
5.2% sales growth and 30.23% return on equity
Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products. It operates through two segments, Telematics Services and Telematics Products. The Telematics services segment offers stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which enables to locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles for its subscribers; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. This segment also delivers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance, including the provision of traffic reports and directions, as well as information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities; and Connected Car, a service platform that includes a back-office application, a telematics device installed in the vehicle, mobile apps for IOS and Android users, and interface using the car infotainment screen, as well as usage based insurance and auto financing. This segment serves insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. The Telematics Products segment offers Base Site, a radio receiver that includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, and to control centers; Control Center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Azor, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.41.
PE Ratio
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.65 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 30.23%.
Moving Average
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $26.80 and under its 200-day moving average of $27.06.
Sales Growth
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.’s sales growth is 7.8% for the current quarter and 5.2% for the next.
