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Chicago, IL – February 6, 2023 – Stocks in this week’s article are Deere & Co. (DE - Free Report) , Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK - Free Report) , Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE - Free Report) and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK - Free Report) .

4 Stocks with Sales Growth for Guaranteed Returns in 2023

After a highly disappointing 2022, this year has started on a solid note. All three major indexes – the Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite – ended the first month of 2023 in green. But to think the macroeconomic concerns have faded is wrong. While the recent economic data point to the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve’s ultra-aggressive monetary tightening, we are still not out of the woods. The central bank is expected to keep interest rates high till inflation comes down reasonably.

This has made investors wary about entering the stock market, as higher rates will likely lead to a recession/economic slowdown in 2023. Hence, a conventional stock-picking strategy is the need of the hour. One such way is selecting stocks with steady sales growth. In this regard, stocks like Deere & Co., Rockwell Automation, Inc., Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and Alaska Air Group, Inc. are worth considering.

While evaluating any company, revenues are often more scrutinized than earnings. This is because investors want to make sure that a business has the capability of generating more sales over time to cater to an expanding customer base. Steady or declining sales growth reflects obstacles at the company. Stagnant companies may generate profit in the near term but do not ensure enough growth to attract new investors.

Without robust revenue growth, bottom-line improvement may not be sustainable. While a company can show earnings strength by lowering costs, continued bottom-line expansion usually requires strong sales growth.

Yet, sales growth alone doesn’t show much about a company’s prospects. Hence, taking into account a company’s cash position along with its sales number can be a practical investment strategy. Substantial cash in hand and a steady cash flow give a company more flexibility with respect to business decisions and potential investments.

Here are five of the 16 stocks that qualified the screening:

Illinois-based Deere is the world’s largest producer of agricultural equipment, manufacturing agricultural machinery under the iconic John Deere brand name. DE is currently the world leader in precision agriculture and remains focused on revolutionizing agriculture with technology.

Deere’s expected sales growth rate for 2023 is 13.5%. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.

Rockwell Automation, based in Milwaukee, WI, provides industrial automation and information solutions worldwide. ROK has a wide network spanning more than 100 countries.

Rockwell Automation’s expected sales growth rate for fiscal 2023 is 10.9%. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.

Chicago-based Cboe is one of the largest stock exchange operators by volume in the United States and a leading market globally for ETP trading. CBOE offers trading across a diverse range of products in multiple asset classes and geographies.

Cboe’s sales are expected to rise 4.4% in 2023. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.

Alaska Air, based in Seattle, WA, serves more than 120 cities across North America. ALK’s mainline operating fleet includes 177 B737 jet aircraft and 40 Airbus A320 family jets.

Alaska Air’s expected sales growth for 2023 is 9.8%. The company, at present, carries a Zacks Rank #2.

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