Top 50 stocks on S&P 500 index (Part I)

Highlights

• Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) returned over 30% gains in the past 12 months.
• Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is expected to release its Q4 and fiscal 2021 results on February 2 after market closes.
• Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) revenue rose 10% YoY in Q4, FY21.

The S&P 500 index saw its worst monthly performance last month since March 2020. It declined around 5.2% this year. However, its 12-month growth at the end of January was around 18%.

We explore the top 50 stocks on the S&P 500 index in this two-part article.

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$174.78

Market Cap: US$3.03 trillion

One year return: 30.3%

Apple is a multinational technology firm that manufactures consumer electronics, software, and other related services. It is based in Cupertino, California.

For the quarter that ended on December 25, 2021, the company posted a net income of US$34.63 billion or US$2.10 per diluted share on net sales of US$123.94 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 28.94, the forward P/E for one year is 28.42, the dividend yield is 0.52%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.88.

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$310.98

Market Cap: US$2.33 trillion

One year return: 29.76%

Microsoft is one of the leading technology companies that manufactures computer software, consumer electronics, and other related products. It is based in Redmond, Washington.

The company reported a net income of US$18.8 billion, or US$2.48 per diluted share on revenue US$51.7 billion for the quarter ended on December 31, 2021.

Its P/E ratio is 33.12, the forward P/E for one year is 33.73, the dividend yield is 0.8%, and the annualized dividend is US$2.48.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$2706.07

Market Cap: US$1.79 trillion

One year return: 42.95%

Alphabet is a technology conglomerate holding firm based in Mountain View, California. It is the parent company of Google.

The company reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 financial results on February 1.

Alphabet Inc’s fourth-quarter sales rose by 32% YoY to US$75.3 billion. The online ad revenue rose by 32.5% YoY to US$61.2 billion. Its profit surged to US$20.6 billion or US$30.69 per share.

Alphabet’s P/E ratio is 26.06, the forward P/E for one year is 24.99, and EPS is US$103.84.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$2991.47

Market Cap: US$1.51 trillion

One year return: -10.51%

Amazon is a technology firm that runs a successful e-commerce business. It also offers cloud computing, digital streaming, and other related services. It is based in Seattle, Washington.

The company is expected to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results on February 3.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the company's net sales surged 15% YoY to US$110.8 billion, while its net income came in at US$3.2 billion, or US$6.12 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 58.52, the forward P/E for one year is 72.80, and EPS is US$51.12.

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Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$936.72

Market Cap: US$931.50 billion

One year return: 11.54%

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Austin, Texas.

On a GAAP basis, the company's net income attributable to common shareholders was US$2.32 billion, or US$2.05 per diluted share in Q4, FY21. Its total revenue rose 65% YoY to US$17.71 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 189.3, the forward P/E for one year is 129.92, and the EPS is US$4.90.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$313.26

Market Cap: US$891.59 billion

One year return: 19.56%

Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, is a technology company that operates social networking platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc. It is based in Menlo Park, California.

The company is expected to release its fourth quarter and full fiscal 2021 results after the market closes on February 2.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the company's total revenue increased by 35% YoY to US$29.01 billion, while its net income came in at US$9.19 billion, or US$3.22 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 22.57, the forward P/E for one year is 22.52, and the EPS is US$14.01.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.B)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$313.02

Market Cap: US$699.15 billion

One year return: 33.11%

Berkshire Hathaway is a conglomerate holding company engaged in businesses like insurance, utilities and energy, manufacturing, etc. It is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the company's total revenue was US$70.58 billion, while its net earnings came in at US$10.64 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 8.35, and the forward P/E for one year is 22.52.

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$244.86

Market Cap: US$607.32 billion

One year return: 84.98%

Nvidia is a technology firm that specializes in designing and manufacturing graphics processing units for the gaming and other professional markets. It is based in Santa Clara, California.

The company will report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2022 results on February 16.

In the third quarter, the company posted revenue of US$7.10 billion, up 50% YoY. Its GAAP net income was US$2.46 billion, or US$0.97 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 74.86, the forward P/E for one year is 67.45, the dividend yield is 0.07%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.16.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$226.17

Market Cap: US$505.88 billion

One year return: 14.02%

Visa is a financial services firm specializing in electronic funds transfers globally. It is based in San Francisco, California.

The company's net revenue soared 24% YoY to US$7.05 billion in Q1, FY22, while its GAAP net income came in at US$3.95 billion, or US$1.83 per share.

Its P/E ratio is 38.67, the forward P/E for one year is 31.81, the dividend yield is 0.66%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.50.

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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$172.29

Market Cap: US$449.87 billion

One year return: 5.89%

Johnson & Johnson is a holding firm based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It manufactures various consumer, pharmaceutical, and healthcare products.

The company's sales surged 10.4% YoY to US$24.80 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net earnings came in at US$4.73 billion, or US$1.77 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 21.88, the forward P/E for one year is 16.44, the dividend yield is 2.47%, and the annualized dividend is US$4.24.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$472.57

Market Cap: US$441.46 billion

One year return: 41.49%

UnitedHealth Group is a diversified healthcare firm that provides insurance-related services. It is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2021, the company posted net earnings of US$4.19 billion on total revenue of US$73.74 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 25.93, the forward P/E for one year is 21.79, the dividend yield is 1.24%, and the annualized dividend is US$5.80.

JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$148.6

Market Cap: US$442.70 billion

One year return: 14.64%

JPMorgan is a financial holding firm that offers investment banking, asset management, and other financial services to clients. It is based in New York.

The company reported net revenue of US$29.25 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net income came in at US$10.39 billion, or US$3.33 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 9.8, the forward P/E for one year is 13.13, the dividend yield is 2.73%, and the annualized dividend is US$4.00.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$139.81

Market Cap: US$385.78 billion

One year return: 0.39%

Walmart is a retail company that operates a chain of departmental and grocery stores. It is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

The company's total revenue grew 4.3% YoY to US$140.52 billion in Q3, FY22, while its consolidated net income came in at US$3.13 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 48.63, the forward P/E for one year is 21.81, the dividend yield is 1.6%, and the annualized dividend is US$2.20.

Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$160.45

Market Cap: US$379.71 billion

One year return: 24.41%

Procter & Gamble is a consumer firm that provides packaged goods like beauty products, homecare, feminine products, etc., to consumers globally. It is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The company reported net sales of US$20.95 billion in Q2, FY22, while its net income came in at US$4.24 billion, or US$1.66 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 27.99, the forward P/E for one year is 27.15, the dividend yield is 2.17%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.479.

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Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$366.98

Market Cap: US$379.03 billion

One year return: 35.88%

Home Depot is one of the major home improvement companies based in Atlanta, Georgia. It sells construction power tools and other related products to consumers.

The company's total sales surged 9.8% YoY to US$36.82 billion in Q3, FY21, while its net income came in at US$4.12 billion, or US$3.92 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 24.26, the forward P/E for one year is 23.72, the dividend yield is 1.8%, and the annualized dividend is US$6.60.

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Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$386.38

Market Cap: US$382.63 billion

One year return: 20.16%

Mastercard is a financial technology company and operates globally. It is based in Harrison, New York.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the company posted revenue of US$5.2 billion, while its net income came in at US$2.4 billion, or US$2.41 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 44.58, the forward P/E for one year is 37.44, the dividend yield is 0.51%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.96.

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$46.14

Market Cap: US$402.97 billion

One year return: 54.01%

Bank of America is an investment bank based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It offers a range of financial services like asset management, risk management, etc., to clients.

The company's net revenue surged 10% YoY to US$22.1 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net income was US$7.0 billion, or US$0.82 per share diluted.

Its P/E ratio is 13.12, the forward P/E for one year is 14.37, the dividend yield is 1.83%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.84.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$75.96

Market Cap: US$342.41 billion

One year return: 69.1%

Exxon Mobil is a multinational oil and gas company based in Irving, Texas. It is engaged in the exploration, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas.

The company's total revenue and other income were US$84.96 billion in Q4, FY21, while its attributable net income came in at US$8.87 billion, or US$2.08 per share.

Its forward P/E for one year is 14.44, the dividend yield is 4.68%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.52.

Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE:PFE)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$52.69

Market Cap: US$294.45 billion

One year return: 47.18%

Pfizer is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm based in New York. It focuses on discovering, developing, and manufacturing various biopharmaceutical products.

The company will release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results on February 8.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the company's total revenue jumped 134% YoY to US$24.09 billion, while its net income came in at US$8.14 billion, or US$1.42 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 15.61, the forward P/E for one year is 12.58, the dividend yield is 2.94%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.60.

Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:CO)

Price close on January 31, 2022: US$61.01

Market Cap: US$260.37 billion

One year return: 25.85%

Coca-Cola is a multinational beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia. It sells non-alcoholic beverages. The company will report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results on February 10.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the company's net revenue surged 16% YoY to US$10.0 billion, while its net income came in at US$2.47 billion, or US$0.57 per share.

Its P/E ratio is 29.55, the forward P/E for one year is 26.76, the dividend yield is 2.76%, and the annualized dividend is US$1.68.

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Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$142.97

Market Cap: US$262.49 billion

One year return: -16.38%

Walt Disney is an entertainment and media conglomerate firm based in Burbank, California. It operates through various business segments like media, parks, studio entertainment, etc.

The company will report its fiscal first-quarter 2022 financial results on February 9.

Meanwhile, in Q4, FY21, the company's revenue rose 26% YoY to US$18.53 billion, while its net income came in at US$255 million, or US$0.09 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 132.28, the forward P/E for one year is 34.37, and the EPS is US$1.09.

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$131.33

Market Cap: US$259.77 billion

One year return: 51.98%

Chevron is an energy company based in San Ramon, California. It explores and refines oil, natural gas, gasoline, and chemicals.

The company's total revenue and other income were US$48.12 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net income came in at US$5.08 billion, or US$2.63 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 16.56, the forward P/E for one year is 12.53, the dividend yield is 4.1%, and the annualized dividend is US$5.68.

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE)

Price close on January 31, 2022: US$534.30

Market Cap: US$252.42 billion

One year return: 13.68%

Adobe is a multinational software company based in San Jose, California. It helps customers in creating, delivering, and optimizing content and applications.

The company's total revenue was US$4.11 billion in Q4, FY21. Its net income was US$1.23 billion, or US$2.57 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 53.41, the forward P/E for one year is 48.18, and the EPS is US$10.02.

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AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$136.89

Market Cap: US$241.08 billion

One year return: 33.81%

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical firm based in North Chicago, Illinois. The company reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 financial results on February 2.

Meanwhile, in Q4, FY21, the company reported net revenue of US$14.886 billion, while its net income came in at US$4.04 billion, or US$2.26 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 32.47, the forward P/E for one year is 10.80, the dividend yield is 4.09%, and the annualized dividend is US$5.64.

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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)

Stock price on January 31, 2022: US$585.88

Market Cap: US$241.85 billion

One year return: 25.53%

Broadcom is a semiconductor manufacturing company based in San Jose, California. It manufacturers semiconductors and infrastructure software products for data centers, broadband, and other related markets.

The company's revenue soared 15% YoY to US$7.40 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net income came in at US$1.98 billion, or US$4.45 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 39.05, the forward P/E for one year is 19.81, the dividend yield is 2.93%, and the annualized dividend is US$16.40.

Bottomline

Of the 172 S&P 500 companies that reported quarterly results in the latest earnings season as of January 31, 2022, more than 78% have beat analysts' expectations.