(VIANEWS) - NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP), TriCo Bancshares (TCBK), Zions Bancorporation N.A. (ZION) 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. NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP)
63.3% sales growth and 9.01% return on equity
NextEra Energy Partners, LP, acquires and owns clean energy projects throughout the United States. The company owns an array of renewable energy assets, including solar and wind projects. It also has natural gas pipeline assets. It was established in Juno Beach in Florida in 2014.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NextEra Energy Partners, LP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.19.
PE Ratio
NextEra Energy Partners, LP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.84 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 9.01%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
NextEra Energy Partners, LP's stock is valued at $71.88 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $86.06 and way above its 52-week low of $61.31.
Moving Average
NextEra Energy Partners LP is worth less than its $50.59 moving average and below its $200.09 moving average.Volume
Today's last reported volume for NextEra Energy Partners, LP is 31254 which is 93.6% below its average volume of 488759.
Sales Growth
NextEra Energy Partners LP has a 41.7% quarter-over-quarter sales increase and a 63.3% next quarter.
2. TriCo Bancshares (TCBK)
44.3% sales growth and 11.89% return on equity
TriCo Bancshares is a holding company of Tri Counties Bank. It provides banking services for individual and corporate clients. It accepts time, demand and savings deposits. The company also offers small-business loans and mortgage loans for real estate, like residential and commercial, as well as consumer and business loans. It also has commercial and agricultural loans and loans to real estate developers. The company also offers customary banking services such as safe deposit boxes, treasury management, and financial and broker-dealer independent services. The company has 66 branches that are traditional, seven in-store branches and two loan production offices located in central and northern California. Chico is the headquarters of this company, which was founded in 1974.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, TriCo Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.69.
PE Ratio
TriCo Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.52 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 11.89%.Sales Growth
TriCo Bancshares has experienced a 30.6% sales increase in the current quarter, and an additional 44.3% growth for the following quarter.
3. Zions Bancorporation N.A. (ZION)
26.9% sales growth and 13.41% return on equity
Zions Bancorporation National Association offers a variety of banking services and other related services, primarily in Arizona, California and Colorado. It offers services such as corporate and commercial banking with a special focus on small and medium-sized companies; commercial and real estate banking; municipal and public financing services; retail banking including residential mortgages; trust and wealth management services, and capital market products and services. It had 422 branches as of December 31, 2020. 273 were owned, and 149 were leased. The original name of the company was ZB National Association. In September 2018, it changed its name from Zions Bancorporation National Association to Zions Bancorporation. Zions Bancorporation National Association, founded 1873, is located in Salt Lake City.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Zions Bancorporation N.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.44.
PE Ratio
Zions Bancorporation N.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.11 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 13.41%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 8, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.34%.
Annual Top and Bottom Value
Zions Bancorporation N.A. At 05:23 EST,'s stock was valued at $49.56. This is way lower than the 52-week high at $75.44, and much higher than the 52-week low at $45.21.
4. Plains Group Holdings, L.P. (PAGP)
15% sales growth and 10.71% return on equity
Plains GP Holdings L.P. operates and owns midstream infrastructure across the United States. The company operates in three main segments, Transportation, Facilities, Supply and Logistics. Transport is responsible for transporting crude oil and other natural gas liquids via pipelines, truck and barges, as well as gathering and processing systems. It owned or leased 18,535 miles worth of crude oil pipelines and NGL gathering systems, 35 million barrels above-ground storage capacity, 825 trailers, 50 transport and stock barges and 20 transport tugs as of December 31 2019. This segment provides storage, terminalling and throughput services for oil, NGLs and natural gas. It also offers NGL fractionation, isomerization, natural gas, and condensate processing. The segment had approximately 79,000,000 barrels of crude oil storage capacity, 34 million barrels NGL storage capacities, 63 billion cubic feet natural gas storage capacity and 25 billion cubic foot of base gas. It also owned seven natural gas processing facilities and an NGL fractionation facility. There were 30 NGL and crude oil rail terminals. Six marine facilities and over 430 miles worth of pipelines. Supply and Logistics is engaged in merchant-related activities. This includes purchase of crude oil as well as NGL, from processors and marketers, storage of NGL and gas, and the resale and transportation of crude oil and NGL. The segment had 16 million barrels and NGL fill; 4,000,000 barrels and NGL linesfill in third-party pipelines and other inventories; 760 trucks; 900 trailers; and 8000 crude oil or NGL railcars. It provides logistics services, including crude oil, NGLs and natural gas. PAA GP Holdings LLC is a general partner in the business. Plains GP Holdings L.P., was established in 2013. It is headquartered at Houston, Texas.
Earnings per Share
Plains Group Holdings L.P.'s trailing 12 months EPS is $1.07.
PE Ratio
Plains Group Holdings L.P.'s trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 11.38. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $11.38 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 10.71%.Revenue growth
The year-on-year revenue growth was 33%. We now have 57.38B in the 12 trailing months.
Moving Average
Plains Group Holdings, L.P.'s value is under its 50-day moving average of $12.62 and above its 200-day moving average of $11.77.Sales Growth
Plains Group Holdings, L.P.'s sales growth is 16% for the current quarter and 15% for the next.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Plains Group Holdings, L.P. is 3685080 which is 43.98% above its average volume of 2559400.
5. NL Industries (NL)
14.8% sales growth and 19.62% return on equity
Through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., NL Industries, Inc. operates internationally in the component product industry. It manufactures and distributes electronic and mechanical cabinet locks. The company also sells original and aftermarket stainless-steel exhaust pipes, mufflers and other components. It also provides gauges such as GPS speedometers or tachometers. It also offers risk management and insurance brokerage services. NL Industries, Inc. distributes component products to original equipment makers and distributors. It was established in Dallas in 1891. NL Industries, Inc., is a subsidiary Valhi, Inc.
Earnings per Share
NL Industries' trailing twelve-month EPS is $0.3.
PE Ratio
NL Industries' trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 21.03. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $21.03 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 19.62%.Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. claims that the next dividend payment will be on August 30, 2022. The forward dividend rate for the year is 0.28, and the forward dividend yield is 3.3%.
6. J.M. Smucker Company (SJM)
7.2% sales growth and 6.94% return on equity
The J. M. Smucker Company manufactures and markets branded food and beverage products worldwide. It operates in four segments: U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods, U.S. Retail Pet Foods, and International and Away From Home. The company offers mainstream roast, ground, single serve, and premium coffee; peanut butter and specialty spreads; fruit spreads, shortening and oils, and frozen sandwiches; pet food and pet snacks; and foodservice hot beverage, foodservice portion control, and flour products, as well as dog and cat food, frozen handheld products, juices and beverages, and baking ingredient. It provides its products under the Folgers, Café Bustelo, Dunkin' Donuts, 1850, Jif, Smucker's, Crisco, Smucker's Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Nature's Recipe, Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Rachael Ray Nutrish, Natural Balance, Robin Hood, and Five Roses brands. The company sells its products through direct sales and brokers to food retailers and wholesalers, club stores, pet specialty stores, discount and dollar stores, drug stores, military commissaries, mass merchandisers, natural foods stores and distributors, and online retailers; and through retail channels, and foodservice distributors and operators. The J. M. Smucker Company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Orrville, Ohio.
Earnings per Share
J.M. Smucker Company's trailing 12-month EPS is $5.33
PE Ratio
J.M. Smucker Company's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 29.65. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $29.65 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 6.94%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 8, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.56%.
Sales Growth
J.M. The Smucker Company saw a 7.9% increase in sales for the current quarter, and 7.2% the following.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.6%, now sitting on 8.17B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
J.M. The EBITDA of Smucker Company is 2.65.