Top 50 NYSE stocks in 2022 (Part 1)

Highlights

• NYSE has more than 3100 listed companies. 

• The NYSE Composite Index gave a 12.19% return in one year. 

• Large-cap companies dominate the exchange.

The US stock market has cooled down lately amid Omicron concerns. The NYSE Composite Index grew 12.19% in one year, a substantial growth rate despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Here we list the top 50 companies based on the market cap on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A)

 Market Cap: US$686.93 billion

Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$4,61,200.00

One year return: 32.45%

The Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with diverse businesses. Its revenue was US$70.58 billion, and the net income was US$10.34 billion in the September quarter of 2021. Its P/E ratio is 8.232.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM)

Market Cap: US$600.27 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$116.38
One year return: -7.51%

The Hsinchu, Taiwan-based company manufactures semiconductors and is one of the world’s largest chip foundries.

The company earned revenue of US$438.1 billion and a net income of US$166.23 billion or US$6.41 per share diluted for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.

Its P/E ratio is 28.09, the forward P/E for one year is 21.35, the dividend yield is 1.28%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.564.

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 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Market Cap: US$449 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$170.59
One year return: 0.84%

The New Brunswick, New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson is one of the world’s most diverse healthcare firms interested in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, etc.

For the quarter ended October 3, 2021, the company posted net sales of US$23.3 billion and a net income of US$3.67 billion or US$1.37 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 21.77, the forward P/E for one year is 16.28, the dividend yield is 2.52%, and the annualized dividend is US$4.24.

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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)

Market Cap: US$431.7 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$461.60
One year return: 36.5%

The Minnetonka, Minnesota-based company is one of the largest private health insurers in the US and provides employer-sponsored, government-backed, and self-directed insurance plans.

For the September quarter of 2021, its revenue was US$72.33 billion. The net income came in at US$4.19 billion or US$4.28 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 25.36, the forward P/E for one year is 21.28, the dividend yield is 1.27%, and the annualized dividend is US$5.80.

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Visa Inc. (V)

Market Cap: US$479.5 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$206.15
One year return: 4%

Visa Inc is a payment processing company based in San Francisco, California, with a presence in over 200 countries.

It reported a net income of US$12.31 billion or non-GAAP per share diluted earnings of US$5.91 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The revenue was US$24.1 billion. 

Its P/E ratio is 39.18, the forward P/E for one year is 29.37, the dividend yield is 0.73%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.50.

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JP Morgan Chase & Co. Common Stock (JPM)

Market Cap: US$422.6 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$145.31
One year return: 11.68%

JPMorgan Chase is a financial institution that offers corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, asset, and wealth management services, etc.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, it posted a net interest income of US$52.31 billion. Its net income was US$48.33 billion or US$15.36 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 9.35, the forward P/E for one year is 12.84, the dividend yield is 2.7%, and the annualized dividend is US$4.00.

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 Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

 Market Cap: US$380.1 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$159.13
One year return: 22%

Procter & Gamble is a consumer product manufacturer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was founded in 1837.

For the three months ended December 31, 2021, its net sales were US$20.95 billion, and the net income was US$4.2 billion or US$1.66 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 28.02, the forward P/E for one year is 26.93, the dividend yield is 2.2%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.479.

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Walmart Inc. (WMT)

Market Cap: US$374.9 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$135.84
One year return: -5.5%

Walmart is one of the largest retailers in the US. Its e-commerce segment accounted for roughly 12% of its total sales in fiscal 2021.

Its revenues were US$140.5 billion, and the net income was US$3.1 billion or US$1.11 per share diluted in the quarter ended October 31, 2021.

Its P/E ratio is 47.27, the forward P/E for one year is 21.19, the dividend yield is 1.62%, and the annualized dividend is US$2.20.

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 Home Depot, Inc. (HD)

Market Cap: US$377 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$356.43
One year return: 28.19%

The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a specialty retailer in home improvement items, offering more than 30,000 products.

It posted a net income of US$4.12 billion on net sales of US$36.8 billion for the quarter ended October 31, 2021. The EPS diluted was US$3.92.

Its P/E ratio is 24.13, the forward P/E for one year is 23.04, the dividend yield is 1.85%, and the annualized dividend is US$6.60.

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 Bank of America Corporation (BAC)

 Market Cap: US$390 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$45.47
One year return: 50%

Bank of America is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its operating segments are global banking, global markets, global wealth and investment management, and consumer banking.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, its net interest income was US$42.93 billion, and net income was US$31.98 billion or US$3.57 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 12.72, the forward P/E for one year is 14.17, the dividend yield is 1.83%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.84.

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Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

Market Cap: US$363.4 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$350.53
One year return: 8.09%

Mastercard is one of the largest payment processor companies globally. It operates in more than 200 countries.

For the September quarter of 2021, the company earned a net income of US$2.4 billion or US$2.44 per share diluted. Its revenue was US$4.99 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 45.5, the forward P/E for one year is 33.58, the dividend yield is 0.57%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.96.

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Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)

Market Cap: US$317.6 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$75.12
One year return: 63.09%

The Irving, Texas-based ExxonMobil is an oil and gas company engaged in exploring, processing, and refining oil.

For the September quarter, 2021, the revenue was US$73.79 billion, and the net income attributable to the company was US$6.75 billion or US$1.57 per share diluted. Its forward P/E for one year is 14.28, the dividend yield is 4.75%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.52.

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 Toyota Motor Corporation (TM)

Market Cap: US$265 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$189.96
One year return: 32.56%

The auto manufacturing company is based in Aichi, Japan. It was founded in 1937. It sold 9.92 million cars in fiscal 2021.

It posted revenue of 7,545 billion Japanese yen (US$65.4 billion) and a net income of 626.6 billion Japanese yen (US$5.4 billion) for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Its P/E ratio is 9.22, the forward P/E for one year is 10.37, the dividend yield is 1.92%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.726.

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 Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)

 Market Cap: US$305.7 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$111.79
One year return: -57.13%

China-based Alibaba is one of the largest e-commerce companies based on gross merchandise volume.  

For the September quarter of 2021, its revenue was 200.69 billion renminbi (US$31.5 billion) and a net income of 5,367 million renminbi (US$843 million).

Its P/E ratio is 16.18, and the forward P/E for one year is 18.06.

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 Pfizer, Inc. (PFE)

Market Cap: US$306.6 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$53.37
One year return: 48.83%

Pfizer is one of the largest healthcare firms globally. It sells healthcare products, chemicals, drugs, and vaccines.

For the three months ended October 3, 2021, its revenue was US$24.09 billion, and the net income to common shareholders was US$8.16 billion or US$1.42 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 16.26, the forward P/E for one year is 12.77, the dividend yield is 2.94%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.60.

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Chevron Corporation (CVX)

 Market Cap: US$249.7 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$135.37
One year return: 52.07%

The San Ramon, California-based Chevron is an integrated energy company engaged in the production, exploration, and refining operations.

The company earned revenue, other income of US$44.7 billion and a net income of US$6.11 billion or US$3.19 per share diluted for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. 

Its P/E ratio is 25.01, the forward P/E for one year is 15.91, the dividend yield is 4.04%, and the annualized dividend is US$5.68.

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 Coca-Cola Company (KO)

 Market Cap: US$259 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$59.65
One year return: 21.36%

Coca-Cola is a non-alcoholic beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company owns and markets popular brands like Costa, Galceau, etc.

For the three months ended October 1, 2021, its revenue was US$10.04 billion, and the consolidated net income was US$2.47 billion or US$0.57 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 29.4, the forward P/E for one year is 26.16, the dividend yield is 2.82%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.68.

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 Walt Disney Company (DIS)

Market Cap: US$247.9 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$135.42
One year return: -21.21%

Walt Disney is an entertainment company and owns the rights to popular characters like Mickey Mouse, Luke Skywalker, etc. The company is based in Burbank, California.

For the fiscal year ended October 02, 2021, the company posted revenue of US$67.4 billion and a net income of US$2.5 billion or US$1.09 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 124.98, and the forward P/E for one year is 32.55.

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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)

Market Cap: US$241.1 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$135.95
One year return: 30.45%

The Illinois-based AbbVie is a pharmaceutical company focused on manufacturing immunology and oncology drugs.

The company posted revenue of US$14.34 billion for the September quarter, 2021. Its net income was US$3.179 billion or US$1.78 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 32.47, the forward P/E for one year is 10.72, the dividend yield is 4.2%, and the annualized dividend is US$5.64.

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 Nike, Inc. (NKE)

Market Cap: US$226.53 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$144.64
One year return: 7.36%

Nike manufactures and sells footwear, athletic apparel, and accessories worldwide. It outsources its production to around 30 countries. The company, based in Beaverton, Oregon, was founded in 1964.

For the quarter ended November 30, 2021, its revenue was US$11.35 billion, and the net income was US$1.33 billion or US$0.83 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 37.5, the forward P/E for one year is 39.20, the dividend yield is 0.85%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.22.

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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)

Market Cap: US$231.3 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$236.72
One year return: 12.66%

The Indianapolis-based healthcare company is focused on endocrinology, oncology, neuroscience, and immunology therapies.

The company earned revenue of US$6.77 billion for the September quarter of 2021. Its net income came in at US$1.11 billion or US$1.22 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 36.86, the forward P/E for one year is 28.94, the dividend yield is 1.43%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.92.

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 Accenture plc Class A Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (ACN)

Market Cap: US$214.1 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$333.36
One year return: 33.69%

Accenture is an IT services firm. It provides consulting, technology, strategy, and operational services globally. It is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

For the three months ended November 30, 2021, the company posted revenue of US$14.96 billion and a net income of US$1.82 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 35.25, the forward P/E for one year is 31.63, the dividend yield is 1.18%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.88.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)

Market Cap: US$222.01 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$553.74
One year return: 11.53%

The Waltham, Massachusetts-based Thermo Fisher Scientific sells laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, scientific instruments, and life science reagents.

For the three months ended October 2, 2021, it booked a net income of US$1.9 billion or US$4.79 per share diluted on revenue of US$9.33 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 26.19, the forward P/E for one year is 23.31, the dividend yield is 0.18%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.04.

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 Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

Market Cap: US$212.8 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$79.78
One year return: 30.32%

Oracle provides database technology and enterprise resource planning software to companies around the world. It has a presence in more than 175 countries. It is based in Austin, Texas.

The company reported revenue of US$10.36 billion and a net loss of US$1.24 billion or US$0.46 per share diluted for the quarter ended November 30, 2021. Its P/E ratio is 23.1, the forward P/E for one year is 19.60, the dividend yield is 1.61%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.28.

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Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)

Market Cap: US$207.5 billion
Closing price on January 27, 2022: US$53.76
One year return: 74.49%

The San Francisco, California-based Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the US. Its four segments are corporate & investment banking, consumer banking, commercial banking, and wealth & investment management.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, its net interest income was US$35.78 billion, and the net income was US$21.55 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 10.72, the forward P/E for one year is 13.82, the dividend yield is 1.48%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.00.

(Please refer to the second part of the article for the remaining companies on the top 50 list.)