(VIANEWS) - Webster Financial Corporation (WBS), HeadHunter Group PLC (HHR), HBT Financial (HBT) 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. Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)
143.3% sales growth and 6.57% return on equity
Webster Financial Corporation is the bank holding firm for Webster Bank National Association. It provides financial and investment services, as well as banking and other financial services, to Americans, their families and businesses. The bank operates in three segments, namely, Commercial Banking, HSA Bank and Community Banking. Commercial Banking provides middle-market companies with deposit and lending services. It also offers commercial and industrial loans and leasing. Commercial real estate lending is available. Equipment financing can be arranged. Asset-based lending services are offered as well. The segment offers trust and financial services as well as asset management and financial planning. It also provides deposit and loan products to high-net-worth clients and not-for profit organizations. HSA Bank offers a variety of financial services to employees, including flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement accounts. Community Banking offers deposit- and fee-based services as well as residential mortgages and home equity loans. Consumers can also get credit cards and investment services through LPL Financial Holdings Inc. The segment offers credit, cash flow, and deposit management products for businesses as well as professional services firms. It also provides online and mobile banking services. It had 155 banks centers and 297 ATMs as of February 12, 2021. Webster Financial Corporation was established in 1935. It is located in Waterbury in Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.2.
PE Ratio
Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.12 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 6.57%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 89%, now sitting on 1.54B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Webster Financial Corporation is 869177 which is 2.69% below its average volume of 893265.
2. HeadHunter Group PLC (HHR)
65.9% sales growth and 130.72% return on equity
HeadHunter Group PLC operates an international online recruiting platform. It does so with the support of its subsidiaries. Employers and recruiters have paid access to the company's curriculum vitae database, job postings platform and other services. Job seekers and employers can also benefit from a variety of value-added service offerings. The company provides services to businesses looking to hire job candidates for vacancies within their companies. Zemenik Trading Limited was the company's former name. In March 2018, HeadHunter Group PLC took over that title. HeadHunter Group PLC is an organization that was established in 2000. Its headquarters are in Moscow, Russia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HeadHunter Group PLC has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.45.
PE Ratio
HeadHunter Group PLC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.33 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 130.72%.3. HBT Financial (HBT)
12.8% sales growth and 14.72% return on equity
HBT Financial, Inc. is the bank holding company of Heartland Bank and Trust Company and State Bank of Lincoln. It provides retail, business, and commercial banking services for individuals, municipalities, and businesses. You can get money market, savings and checking accounts, HSA and IRA and interest-bearing transaction account; certificates of deposit; and time, broker, and noninterest bearing demand deposits. It also provides commercial, industrial, farmland and agricultural, non-owner-occupied commercial real property, multi-family construction and land development, residential loans for one to four families, municipal consumer and consumers, as well as commercial, industrial, agriculture and farmland. It also offers wealth management services such as financial planning for individuals, trusts, estates, trustees, investment management and corporate retirement plan consultancy and administration. Retail brokerage services are available; farmland management and sale; crop insurance services and treasury services. The company originates and then sells residential mortgage loans. The company also offers digital banking services such as mobile and online banking and digital payment services. It can also provide financial management tools. The company operates in 60 branch locations, with three of them limited service. It also has branches located throughout 18 Illinois counties. The former name of the company was Heartland Bancorp, Inc., but it changed its name in September 2019 to HBT Financial, Inc. HBT Financial, Inc. is located in Bloomington, Illinois. It was established in 1920.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.92.
PE Ratio
HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.62 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 14.72%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
HBT Financial's stock is valued at $18.47 at 01:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $19.99 and way above its 52-week low of $16.09.
Sales Growth
HBT Financial's sales growth for the next quarter is 12.8%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.3%, now sitting on 169.16M for the twelve trailing months.
4. AdaptHealth Corp. (AHCO)
10.4% sales growth and 6.91% return on equity
AdaptHealth Corp. and its subsidiaries provide home healthcare equipment and medical supplies in the United States. It provides equipment and services such as CPAP, bi-PAP, and home therapy supplies to people suffering from obstructive sleeping apnea. The company also offers oxygen therapy and home therapy to chronically ill patients who need it. The company serves Medicare beneficiaries, Medicaid and commercial payers. Plymouth Meeting is the headquarters of this company.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AdaptHealth Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.85.
PE Ratio
AdaptHealth Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.42 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 6.91%.