Guido Mieth Higher rates are a growing headwind for stocks: the higher they go, the more pressure they put on equities. After a month of conflict, strategists are likely to start lowering year-end targets as oil prices keep inflation fears alive and the market stays focused on just one big issue. For now, the best approach is to ride out the volatility by owning stocks with strong company-specific...
Guido Mieth Higher rates are a growing headwind for stocks: the higher they go, the more pressure they put on equities. After a month of conflict, strategists are likely to start lowering year-end targets as oil prices keep inflation fears alive and the market stays focused on just one big issue. For now, the best approach is to ride out the volatility by owning stocks with strong company-specific strength, experts suggest. From a quant view, that means names with high return on equity and solid EPS growth. Below is a list of the top 10 small-cap stocks across various sectors, including REITs, education, and financials, ranked by their year-over-year return on equity growth. The list is topped by Postal Realty Trust, Inc. ( PSTL ), with a year-over-year ROE growth of 98.89%. American Public Education, Inc. ( APEI ) and WisdomTree, Inc. ( WT ) follow closely behind, with Willdan Group, Inc. ( WLDN ) and Southern First Bancshares, Inc. ( SFST ) rounding out the top five. The list also features notable performers from the utilities, technology, and automotive sectors. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ( SPH ), EverQuote, Inc. ( EVER ), and Red Violet, Inc. ( RDVT ) all demonstrate strong ROE growth, while many of the companies on this list maintain excellent EPS revision grades, with several earning A+ ratings. Here is the list: Postal Realty Trust, Inc. ( PSTL ), YOY ROE growth: 98.89%, EPS revision: A+ American Public Education, Inc. ( APEI ), YOY ROE growth: 94.93%, EPS revision: A- WisdomTree, Inc. ( WT ), YOY ROE growth: 89.38%, EPS revision: A Willdan Group, Inc. ( WLDN ), YOY ROE growth: 87.51%, EPS revision: A+ Southern First Bancshares, Inc. ( SFST ), YOY ROE growth: 79.82%, EPS revision: A Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ( SPH ), YOY ROE growth: 79.73%, EPS revision: A- EverQuote, Inc. ( EVER ), YOY ROE growth: 78.81%, EPS revision: A+ Red Violet, Inc. ( RDVT ), YOY ROE growth: 73.00%, EPS revision: A+ ePlus inc. ( PLUS ), YOY ROE growth: 67.05%, EPS revision: ...