- This article aims to analyze four companies with impressive earnings growth potential, significant upside potential, and strong analyst buy ratings.
- We'll delve deeper into each company, examining their recent performance, upcoming earnings releases and much more.
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While analyzing earnings reports, it's crucial to identify companies that not only boast impressive earnings growth but also present significant upside potential and attract numerous buy ratings from analysts.
Here are four such companies that have caught our eye:
To analyze these companies further, we'll leverage the insights provided by the InvestingPro tool.
1. Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes is one of the largest oilfield services companies in the world and offers well-drilling products and services.
It was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
On May 16, it distributed a dividend of $0.21 per share to its shareholders and to be eligible to receive it, it is necessary to own shares before May 3.
Thus, the company increased its quarterly dividend to 21 cents per share, up from 19 cents per share the previous year.
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On July 17 it will release its results, expecting an EPS increase of 8.26%. For 2024, the forecast is for a 31.2% increase and revenue of 8%.
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In the first quarter, it had a 50% increase in earnings per share (EPS) compared to the previous year and a significant increase in EBITDA margins.
Expected net earnings for this fiscal year will also be historic and the market is projecting a profit of more than $2 billion.
The company has secured major contracts with industry giants such as Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Aramco (TADAWUL:2222) and Black & Veatch, and is focusing on growth opportunities in the natural gas, LNG and new energy sectors.
With a positive outlook for international markets and a strategic emphasis on artificial intelligence and decarbonization, Baker Hughes is positioning itself to meet the changing demands of the energy sector.
Its shares are up 16.79% over the past 12 months. The potential given by the market consensus is at $40.49.
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2. Dollar Tree
Formerly known as Only $1.00 (Everything for $1.00), Dollar Tree is a discount retail chain that sells items for $1.25 or less.
It was established in 1986 and is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. The company operates stores under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Bills names and also a chain of multi-price variety stores under the Family Dollar brand.
Dollar Tree does not pay dividends.
It will release its quarterly numbers on May 23. For 2024 the forecast is for EPS growth of 17.7% and revenue of 2.7%. The company's gross profit margin stands at 30.77%, with an operating income margin of 5.87%.
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Transactions made by a company's executives with its shares usually provide information about the future prospects of the business.
In this case, we have Jeffrey A. Davis, chief financial officer of Dollar Tree, who purchased shares worth approximately $244,794 on April 1.
Specifically, he purchased 1,800 shares at a weighted average price of $135.9969 (a lot of 1,700 shares purchased at $135.9976 each and another 100 shares at $135.9850). After this purchase, he holds 19,047 shares.
Its shares are down -20.60% in the last 12 months. The market consensus gives it a potential at $149.44.
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3. PDD
PDD is a conglomerate of Chinese origin whose headquarters is located in Shanghai. It is currently the most visited digital commerce application in China behind only Taobao and Temu.
The company was formerly known as Pinduoduo and changed its name to PDD Holdings in February 2023. It was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
It reports its quarterly results on May 24 and is expected to report EPS up by 120% and revenue up by 102.74%.
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It made its stock market debut in 2018. It presents a market capitalization of $154.99 billion and a P/E ratio of 18.57.
Its earnings are up are on an upward trajectory. It went from losses in 2018 of $1 billion to earning $4.5 billion in 2022. Now, the market expects it to earn more than $10 billion (its highest ever) this year, which would be a 35% increase over 2023.
Among the main elements in its favor are:
In the last 12 months, its shares have risen 95%.
Its 'reasonable' price (fair value) is at $158.72, although the market sees potential at $179.67, even Citi goes further and sees it at $185.
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4. T-Mobile (TMUS)
T-Mobile offers mobile communications services and also provides wireless devices, including smartphones, handhelds, tablets, etc.
The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with headquarters in Bonn, Germany. 
On June 13 it distributes a dividend of $0.65 per share and to be eligible to receive it, shares must be held before May 31.
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In 2024, EPS (earnings per share) is expected to increase by 21.3%, revenue by 2.2%, and to exceed $10 billion in net profit. Its P/E is 17.
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The company raised its annual forecast for paid subscriber growth as more people adopt its plans that combine high-speed Internet with access to streaming services.
The forecast is to have between 5.2-5.6 million subscribers this year. T-Mobile's discounted plans have helped it attract customers looking for more flexible offerings than the competition.
It also had its lowest churn rate in the first quarter (the percentage of customers who stopped using the company's services) at 0.86%.
Its shares over the last 12 months are up 10.27%. It presents 28 ratings, of which 24 are buy, 3 hold 1 sell.
It started Friday at $174. Its "fair value" price stands at $172.64 and the market gives it potential at $188.95.
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