(VIANEWS) – Xylem (XYL), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN), Arista Networks (ANET) 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. Xylem (XYL)
40.3% sales growth and 10.95% return on equity
Xylem Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions for the water and wastewater applications in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment offers various products, including water, storm water, and wastewater pumps; controls and systems; filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment equipment; and mobile dewatering equipment and rental services under the Flygt, Godwin, Sanitaire, Leopold, Wedeco, and Xylem Vue brand names for the transportation and treatment of water. The Applied Water segment provides pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems under the Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet brand names for residential and commercial building services, and industrial water applications. The Measurement & Control Solutions segment offers smart meters, networked communication devices, data analytics, test equipment, controls, sensor devices, software and managed services, and critical infrastructure services; and software and services, including cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring and data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions, as well as testing equipment. This segment sells its products under the Pure Technologies, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI brand names. The company markets and sells its products through a network of direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. Xylem Inc. was formerly known as ITT WCO, Inc. and changed its name to Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Xylem Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Xylem has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.05.
PE Ratio
Xylem has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 54.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $54.45 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 10.95%.
2. Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN)
39% sales growth and 7.62% return on equity
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a business development company specializing in lending and and investing in development-stage investments. It focuses on making secured debt and venture lending investments to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries. It seeks to invest in companies in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.89.
PE Ratio
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.15 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 7.62%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is 463082 which is 48.14% above its average volume of 312583.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 97.4%, now sitting on 93.02M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $12.24 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $11.96.
Previous days news about Horizon Technology Finance Corporation(HRZN)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 31 July, "Horizon Technology Finance Corporation price-eps-surprise | Horizon Technology Finance Corporation Quote"
3. Arista Networks (ANET)
18.2% sales growth and 31.99% return on equity
Arista Networks, Inc. develops, markets, and sells cloud networking solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company's cloud networking solutions consist of extensible operating systems, a set of network applications, as well as gigabit Ethernet switching and routing platforms. It also provides post contract customer support services, such as technical support, hardware repair and parts replacement beyond standard warranty, bug fix, patch, 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 $4.75.
PE Ratio
Arista Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.83 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 31.99%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Arista Networks is 6208250 which is 76.32% above its average volume of 3520950.
Sales Growth
Arista Networks’s sales growth is 31% for the ongoing quarter and 18.2% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Arista Networks’s EBITDA is 95.85.
Previous days news about Arista Networks(ANET)
- According to FXStreet on Monday, 31 July, "Monday, July 31 -Western Digital (WDC), Arista Networks (ANET), Yum China (YUMC)"
4. Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP)
13.5% sales growth and 115.31% return on equity
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and country music entertainment experiences. The Company's core holdings* include a network of five of the top 10 largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. These convention center resorts operate under the Gaylord Hotels brand and are managed by Marriott International. The Company also owns two adjacent ancillary hotels and a small number of attractions managed by Marriott International for a combined total of 10,110 rooms and more than 2.7 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. The Company's Entertainment segment includes a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM; Ole Red and Circle, a country lifestyle media network the Company owns in a joint-venture with Gray Television. The Company operates its Entertainment segment as part of a taxable REIT subsidiary. * The Company is the sole owner of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. It is the majority owner and managing member of the joint venture that owns the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ryman Hospitality Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.82.
PE Ratio
Ryman Hospitality Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.95 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 115.31%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 35.2% and 5.1%, respectively.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Ryman Hospitality Properties’s EBITDA is 49.59.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ryman Hospitality Properties’s stock is valued at $95.29 at 01:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $98.60 and way higher than its 52-week low of $71.63.
Previous days news about Ryman Hospitality Properties(RHP)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 31 July, "One other stock from the same industry, Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP Quick QuoteRHP – Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2023. "
5. Flowserve Corporation (FLS)
12.7% sales growth and 13.17% 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 $1.76.
PE Ratio
Flowserve Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.14 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 13.17%.
6. Johnson Controls (JCI)
8.2% sales growth and 9.1% return on equity
Johnson Controls International plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and retrofitting building products and systems in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Building Solutions North America, Building Solutions EMEA/LA, Building Solutions Asia Pacific, and Global Products. The company designs, sells, installs, and services heating, ventilating, air conditioning, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and fire protection and security products for commercial, industrial, retail, small business, institutional, and governmental customers. It also provides energy efficiency solutions and technical services, including inspection, scheduled maintenance, and repair and replacement of mechanical and control systems, as well as data-driven smart building solutions to non-residential building and industrial applications. In addition, the company offers control software and software services for residential and commercial applications. Johnson Controls International plc was incorporated in 1885 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Johnson Controls has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.99.
PE Ratio
Johnson Controls has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.25 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 9.1%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Johnson Controls’s stock is valued at $70.14 at 01:22 EST, higher than its 52-week high of $70.06.
Previous days news about Johnson Controls(JCI)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 31 July, "Below we have discussed industrial companies like Emerson Electric Co. (EMR Quick QuoteEMR – Free Report) , Ingersoll Rand (IR Quick QuoteIR – Free Report) , Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW Quick QuoteITW – Free Report) and Johnson Controls International (JCI Quick QuoteJCI – Free Report) that are set to trump earnings estimates this reporting cycle.", "Johnson Controls International plc price-eps-surprise | Johnson Controls International plc Quote"
7. Cigna (CI)
6.5% sales growth and 15.07% return on equity
The Cigna Group, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and related products and services in the United States. Its Evernorth Health Services segment provides a range of coordinated and point solution health services, including pharmacy benefits, home delivery pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, distribution, and care delivery and management solutions to health plans, employers, government organizations, and health care providers. The company's Cigna Healthcare segment offers medical, pharmacy, behavioral health, dental, and other products and services for insured and self-insured customers; Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare Part D plans for seniors, as well as individual health insurance plans; and health care coverage in its international markets, as well as health care benefits for mobile individuals and employees of multinational organizations. The company also offers permanent insurance contracts sold to corporations to provide coverage on the lives of certain employees for financing employer-paid future benefit obligations. It distributes its products and services through insurance brokers and consultants; directly to employers, unions and other groups, or individuals; and private and public exchanges. The company was formerly known as Cigna Corporation and changed its name to The Cigna Group in February 2023. The Cigna Group was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cigna has a trailing twelve months EPS of $21.81.
PE Ratio
Cigna has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.53 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 15.07%.
Previous days news about Cigna(CI)
- Will high medical costs hurt cigna (ci) in Q2 earnings?. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 1 August, "Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Cigna this time around. ", "Our estimate for adjusted revenues of the Cigna Healthcare segment stands at $11.8 billion, which implies 4.2% growth year over year."
8. OneWater Marine (ONEW)
5.1% sales growth and 29.99% return on equity
OneWater Marine Inc. operates as a recreational boat retailer in the United States. It offers new and pre-owned recreational boats and yachts, as well as related marine products, such as parts and accessories. The company also provides boat repair and maintenance services; arranges boat financing and insurance; and other ancillary services, including indoor and outdoor storage, and marina, as well as rental of boats and personal watercraft. As of March 25, 2021, it operated 69 stores in 10 states, including Texas, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. OneWater Marine Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Buford, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, OneWater Marine has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.21.
PE Ratio
OneWater Marine has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.09 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 29.99%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 14.2% and positive 25% for the next.
Moving Average
OneWater Marine’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $32.87 and way above its 200-day moving average of $30.26.
Sales Growth
OneWater Marine’s sales growth is 7.5% for the ongoing quarter and 5.1% for the next.
