Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Brooks Automation And 4 Other Stocks Have High Sales Growth And An Above 3% Return on Equity

Brooks Automation  And 4 Other Stocks Have High Sales Growth And An Above 3% Return on Equity

(VIANEWS) - Brooks Automation (BRKS), Clearfield (CLFD), PCB Bancorp (PCB) 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. Brooks Automation (BRKS)

27.3% sales growth and 7.71% return on equity

Brooks Automation, Inc. provides manufacturing automation solutions for the semiconductor industry, and life science sample-based services and solutions for the life sciences market worldwide.

Brooks Automation's sales growth this year is expected to be 29% and 11.4% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 30.1%, now sitting on 1B for the twelve trailing months.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Brooks Automation is 248585 which is 71.72% below its average volume of 878915.

Brooks Automation's sales growth is a negative 0% for the present quarter and 27.3% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 115.6% and 42.6%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 7.71%.

Volatility

Brooks Automation's last day, last week, and last month's current volatility was 0.93%, 2.14%, and 1.81%, respectively.

Brooks Automation's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 2.19% (day), 3.32% (last week), and 3.36% (last month), respectively.

Brooks Automation's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Brooks Automation's stock is valued at $89.96 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $108.72 and way higher than its 52-week low of $42.65.

Brooks Automation's Moving Average

Brooks Automation's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $93.02 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $89.27.

2. Clearfield (CLFD)

24.6% sales growth and 15.47% return on equity

Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to the fiber-to-the-premises, enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers markets in the United States and internationally.

Clearfield's sales growth this year is expected to be 32.1% and 13.1% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 45.5%, now sitting on 110.07M for the twelve trailing months.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Clearfield is 132040 which is 0.59% above its average volume of 131271.

Clearfield's sales growth is a negative 0% for the present quarter and 24.6% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 36.4% and 45.5%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 15.47%.

Volatility

Clearfield's last day, last week, and last month's current volatility was 0.29%, 1.97%, and 2.74%, respectively.

Clearfield's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 2.37% (day), 3.06% (last week), and 4.44% (last month), respectively.

Clearfield's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Clearfield's stock is valued at $36.03 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $43.64 and way above its 52-week low of $13.64.

Clearfield's Moving Average

Clearfield's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $37.28 and above its 200-day moving average of $33.90.

3. PCB Bancorp (PCB)

16.4% sales growth and 9.11% return on equity

PCB Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Pacific City Bank that provides various banking products and services to individuals, and small and middle market businesses in Southern California.

PCB Bancorp's sales growth this year is expected to be 11.9% and 0.3% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 39%, now sitting on 70.84M for the twelve trailing months.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for PCB Bancorp is 160163 which is 54.89% above its average volume of 103403.

PCB Bancorp's sales growth for the next quarter is 16.4%. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 122.7% and 118.2%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 9.11%.

Volatility

PCB Bancorp's last day, last week, and last month's current volatility was 0.25%, 0.90%, and 1.02%, respectively.

PCB Bancorp's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 2.32% (day), 3.30% (last week), and 2.77% (last month), respectively.

PCB Bancorp's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

PCB Bancorp's stock is valued at $17.86 at 20:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $18.00 and way above its 52-week low of $8.20.

PCB Bancorp's Moving Average

PCB Bancorp's worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $16.10 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $14.77.

4. Clean Harbors (CLH)

9.9% sales growth and 11.35% return on equity

Clean Harbors, Inc. provides environmental, energy, and industrial services in North America.

Clean Harbors's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 7.1% and 4.4% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.9%, now sitting on 3.09B for the twelve trailing months.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Clean Harbors is 180721 which is 32.99% below its average volume of 269685.

Clean Harbors's sales growth for the next quarter is 9.9%. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 53.8% and negative -15.6%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 11.35%.

Volatility

Clean Harbors's last day, last week, and last month's current volatility was 1.01%, 1.82%, and 1.35%, respectively.

Clean Harbors's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 1.72% (day), 2.32% (last week), and 2.08% (last month), respectively.

Clean Harbors's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Clean Harbors's stock is valued at $92.81 at 20:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $96.47 and way higher than its 52-week low of $52.22.

Clean Harbors's Moving Average

Clean Harbors's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $91.96 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $88.17.

5. Citi Trends (CTRN)

8.7% sales growth and 52.06% return on equity

Citi Trends, Inc. operates as a value-priced retailer of fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods.

Citi Trends's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 25.6% and 3.7% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 145.8%, now sitting on 952.55M for the twelve trailing months.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Citi Trends is 261334 which is 1.67% below its average volume of 265782.

Citi Trends's sales growth for the next quarter is 8.7%. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 0% and negative 0%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 52.06%.

Volatility

Citi Trends's last day, last week, and last month's current volatility was 3.73%, 3.44%, and 3.00%, respectively.

Citi Trends's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 6.21% (day), 6.80% (last week), and 6.08% (last month), respectively.

Citi Trends's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Citi Trends's stock is valued at $81.46 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $111.44 and way above its 52-week low of $16.46.

Citi Trends's Moving Average

Citi Trends's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $83.91 and below its 200-day moving average of $82.10.

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