Looking ahead, the stock's rise over the last year has already helped drive it to a level which is relatively expensive compared to the rest of its industry. Although other factors naturally played a role, the company's strong earnings growth was key. Looking at where the stock is today compared to one year ago, we find that it is not only higher, but it has also clearly outperformed the rise in the S&P 500 over the same period.The net income increased by 110.3% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, rising from $4.15 million to $8.73 million. The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has significantly exceeded that of the S&P 500 and the Commercial Banks industry.This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($1.22 versus $0.79). During the past fiscal year, HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP increased its bottom line by earning $0.79 versus $0.61 in the prior year. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past year. HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP reported significant earnings per share improvement in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago.Growth in the company's revenue appears to have helped boost the earnings per share. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 17.6%. The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 1.7%.Although no company is perfect, currently we do not see any significant weaknesses which are likely to detract from the generally positive outlook. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income, solid stock price performance and good cash flow from operations. This is based on the convergence of positive investment measures, which should help this stock outperform the majority of stocks that we rate. "We rate HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP (HFWA) a BUY. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation: TheStreet Ratings team rates HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP as a Buy with a ratings score of A+. Heritage Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Heritage Bank that provides various financial services to small businesses and general public. ( HFWA) - Get Heritage Financial Corporation Report This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($0.22 versus $0.18).
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During the past fiscal year, SIMULATIONS PLUS INC's EPS of $0.18 remained unchanged from the prior years' EPS of $0.18.
We anticipate the company beginning to experience more growth in the coming year. Stable earnings per share over the past two years indicate the company has sound management over its earnings and share float.
Net operating cash flow has increased to $2.14 million or 26.78% when compared to the same quarter last year.Along with this, the net profit margin of 31.18% significantly outperformed against the industry average. It has increased significantly from the same period last year. The gross profit margin for SIMULATIONS PLUS INC is currently very high, coming in at 88.34%.Along with this, the company maintains a quick ratio of 6.61, which clearly demonstrates the ability to cover short-term cash needs. SLP has no debt to speak of therefore resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a relatively favorable sign.This growth in revenue appears to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, improving the earnings per share.
Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues leaped by 58.8%. SLP's very impressive revenue growth exceeded the industry average of 35.7%.Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
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