(VIANEWS) - Nexstar Media Group (NXST), Medpace Holdings (MEDP), WESCO (WCC) 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. Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
22% sales growth and 33.1% return on equity
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a TV broadcasting and media company that focuses on acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of American television stations, interactive communities websites, and other digital media services. It offers free programming for television viewers. It provided programming and sales services via local service agreements to 37 independent power TV stations. The company also owned, operated and programmed 198 television stations. It also provides video and display advertising platforms, which are distributed locally and nationally via its own websites, and other third-party sites, and mobile apps. WGN America is a national entertainment cable network. The stations it owns are affiliated with ABC, NBC and FOX as well as CBS, FOX, CBS. MyNetworkTV and other broadcast TV networks. In January 2017, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was changed to Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is an American media company based in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nexstar Media Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $21.59.
PE Ratio
Nexstar Media Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.01 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 33.1%.2. Medpace Holdings (MEDP)
18.9% sales growth and 36.87% return on equity
Medpace Holdings, Inc. offers clinical-based medical device and drug development services throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It offers services that support the clinical development process in different therapeutic areas, from Phase I through Phase IV. The company also offers clinical development services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It provides services such as development plan design and coordination, central laboratory project management, regulatory affairs and clinical monitoring. Data management and analysis is provided. Post-marketing support services are available. It also offers bio-analytical laboratory, clinical human pharmacy, imaging, and support with electrocardiography for clinical trials. Medpace Holdings, Inc., was established in 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Medpace Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.38.
PE Ratio
Medpace Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.02. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.02 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 36.87%.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Medpace Holdings's EBITDA is 3.77.
3. WESCO (WCC)
12.3% sales growth and 15.99% return on equity
WESCO International Inc. offers business-to-business distribution and logistics services as well as supply chain solutions across the United States and Canada. The company operates in three segments, including Electrical & Electronic Solutions and Communications & Security Solutions. It also offers Utility and Broadband Solutions. EES supplies supply chain solutions and products, such as electrical equipment, supplies, automation, connected devices, safety, wiring, cable and security. It also provides maintenance, repair and operating (MRO), products. The segment offers solutions for contractors, indirect and direct manufacturing supply chain optimization programs as well as lighting and renewables advisory and digital and automated solutions. This segment is active in both the security and network infrastructure markets. The segment either sells directly to the end-users, or via various channels such as data communication contractors, security, networking, professional audio/visual and systems integrators. The UBS segment also offers safety and energy management services. UBS offers services and products to investors-owned utilities, public power companies, service and wireless providers and broadband operators as well as contractors. The products of this segment include wire and cables, transformers and transmission hardware, switches and protective devices. They also offer pole hardware hardware, conduits and racks. The segment offers a variety of services, such as fiber project management and high- and medium voltage project support, prewired meters, capacitor banks and meter testing infrastructure installation. Personal protective equipment dielectric testing is also available. Tool repair and emergency response are all possible. It was established in 1922, and its headquarters is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WESCO has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.51.
PE Ratio
WESCO has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 82.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $82.38 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 15.99%.4. Emerson Electric Company (EMR)
9.8% sales growth and 29.07% return on equity
Emerson Electric Co. is a technology-engineering company that offers various solutions to customers in commercial and industrial markets throughout the Americas and Europe. Automation Solutions and Commercial & Residential Solutions are the two segments of Emerson Electric Co. Automation Solutions offers process control software, equipment and industrial valves. This segment serves the oil and gas and refining, chemical, power generation and life sciences markets. It also offers food and beverages, automotive, pulp, paper, metals, mining and municipal water supply markets. Commercial & Residential Solutions offers heating and cooling products for residential and commercial customers. These include scroll and reciprocating compressors, system protectors, flow control devices, standard and programmable thermostats, monitoring equipment, electronic controls for electric heating systems, gas valves, water heaters, ignition systems, sensors, thermistors, temperature sensors, and controls. You can also find precision flow controls, system diagnostics, controls, and environmental control systems. This segment also offers refrigeration and air conditioning technologies. It can also provide site commissioning and monitoring services, energy modeling, product design, installation management and facility monitoring. Emerson Electric Co. was founded in 1890. It is located in Saint Louis Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Emerson Electric Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.45.
PE Ratio
Emerson Electric Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.55 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 29.07%.Sales Growth
Emerson Electric Company's sales growth for the next quarter is 9.8%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Emerson Electric Company's stock is valued at $77.89 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $100.47 and higher than its 52-week low of $72.41.
Moving Average
Emerson Electric Company's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $83.83 and way below its 200-day moving average of $88.77.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.1%, now sitting on 18.91B for the twelve trailing months.
5. Duke Energy (DUK)
7% sales growth and 6.84% return on equity
Duke Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries operate in the United States as an energy company. The company operates in three main segments, Electric Utilities and Infrastructure; Gas Utilities and Infrastructure; and Commercial Renewables. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure generates and distributes electricity throughout the Carolinas and Florida. It also uses natural gas, coal, and oil to produce electricity. The company also deals in wholesale electricity, including to electric cooperative utilities and load-serving agencies. The segment services approximately 8.2 Million customers across 6 US states, covering approximately 91,000 sq. miles. It also owns 50.259 megawatts of generation capacity. Gas Utilities and Infrastructure distributes natural gaz to residential, industrial, and power generation customers. It also owns, manages and invests in natural gas storage and pipeline transmission. There are approximately 1.6million customers. This includes 1.1 million in North Carolina and South Carolina and ten thousand in Tennessee. In addition, there are 550,000 customers located in northern Kentucky and southwestern Ohio. Commercial Renewables is responsible for acquiring, developing, building, operating, maintaining, and distributing wind and solar energy generation projects. This includes non-regulated renewable energy as well as energy storage services to utility companies, electric cooperatives and municipalities. There are 23 wind turbines, 178 solar and two battery storage locations. Additionally, there are 71 fuel cells with a total capacity of 3,554MW in 22 states. The former name of the company was Duke Energy Holding Corp., but it changed its name in April 2005 to Duke Energy Corporation. It was established in 1904, and its headquarters is in Charlotte in North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Duke Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.72.
PE Ratio
Duke Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $51.81 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 6.84%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16%, now sitting on 25.66B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Duke Energy's sales growth is 1.4% for the present quarter and 7% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 10, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.02 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.66%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Duke Energy's stock is valued at $89.06 at 16:22 EST, under its 52-week low of $92.80.
6. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)
5.1% sales growth and 17.38% return on equity
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. engages through its subsidiaries in insurance, freight railroad transportation, and utilities worldwide. The company provides insurance services, including property, health, life, accident and life insurance. It also operates North American railroads. It also produces, transmits and stores electricity from natural gas and coal. The company also manufactures boxes of chocolates, other confectionery, specialty chemicals and metal cutting tools; components for power generation and aerospace applications; flooring products; insulation and roofing; building and engineered parts; paints, coatings; bricks, and masonry products. It offers financing and lending services as well as site-built and manufactured home construction. It also offers recreational vehicles, clothing, jewelry and custom picture framing. The company also distributes information, televisions, franchises, quick-service restaurants, electronic components, logistics, foodservice distribution, professional aviation training, and shares ownership of aircraft. The company also sells furniture, bedding and other household items, as well as automobiles, jewelry, watches and crystal. It also stocks flatware, giftware, kitchenware and stemware. It was founded in Omaha in 1998.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Berkshire Hathaway has a trailing twelve months EPS of $66140.9.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 17.38%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Berkshire Hathaway is 2928300 which is 25.43% below its average volume of 3927380.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Berkshire Hathaway's stock is valued at $269.11 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $362.10 and above its 52-week low of $261.55.
Moving Average
Berkshire Hathaway's value is under its 50-day moving average of $286.08 and way under its 200-day moving average of $306.35.Previous days news about Berkshire Hathaway(BRK-B)
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