The most profitable shares of Russian companies in 2019 included securities of those enterprises and organizations that promise to increase dividend payments this year. Also, when compiling the list, the criteria for net profit growth and the revenue of enterprises were taken into account. A stable financial position also plays an important role in the selection of securities for investment. Companies and organizations that are among the ten most promising for the current year, in addition to all, have great interest from professional stock market participants.
10. Sberbank of Russia
PJSC shares Sberbank of Russia today have good potential. Today, Sberbank of Russia is the largest bank not only in Russia, but in the CIS countries. The main shareholder is the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, which holds more than 50% of the shares. About 40% of the shares are owned by foreign representatives. Sberbank of Russia is well suited for long-term investment, as it brings stable profitable dividends from year to year.
9. Yandex
Stocks Yandex are considered one of the most promising as of 2019. The Russian-language search engine is developing new projects that have great potential in the near future. According to analysts, in the near future, Yandex earnings per share will grow by more than 100% in the next three years, and revenue will increase by about half (at the end of 2016 it amounted to 68 billion rubles).
8. Moscow Exchange
Moscow Exchange - one of the largest and most promising holdings in Russia, created in 2011. According to analysts, for 2019 the company's shares will become one of the most profitable. The company is the organizer of trading in stocks, bonds, currencies, precious metals, etc. The holding is also owned by the National Settlement Depository JSC and the National Clearing Center Bank. The Bank’s largest shareholder is the Bank of Russia, which accounts for more than 11%. The second largest shareholder is Sberbank, which owns 10% of the shares, and the third is Vnesheconombank with an 8% stake. About 62% of the stock is in free float.
7. Gazprom
Gazprom It is considered one of the most promising gas companies, whose shares in 2019 promise good dividends. Approximately 70% of gas is supplied to the Russian market by Gazprom. From year to year, the company's revenue is rapidly moving up. Stocks are primarily interesting for a long-term investment. In the future, a significant increase in the value of shares is forecasted. Today, the annual dividend yield is in the range of 5-6%. These are not very high indicators, but their increase is expected in the near future. Gazprom securities are traded on exchanges such as London and Moscow.
6. MTS
Stocks MTSAccording to forecasts, for 2019 will be the most profitable in the field of Mobile Telesystems. MTS is considered one of the most stable dividend companies. A Russian telecommunications company is investing heavily in buying up Russian cellular companies and CIS countries. The controlling stake is held by Sistema holding (53%), and the rest is in free float at the London, New York, Moscow and other stock exchanges. MTS revenue and profitability is gaining momentum from year to year.
5. Russian networks
PJSC Russian Networks - One of the most promising enterprises operating in the electricity industry. The opinion why experts advise to pay to invest in this particular company is based on relatively small debts and rapidly growing revenue from year to year. Rosseti owns shares in forty-seven subsidiaries. However, the dividend yield is quite low: at the end of 2018, it amounted to only 0.7%.
4. Norilsk Nickel
Stocks PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel In 2019, they will occupy leading positions in profitability. Mining and smelting in Russia is a world leader in the production of precious and non-ferrous metals. In terms of palladium and nickel production, Norilsk Nickel ranks first in the world. About 5% of exports are accounted for by MMC. The share of this enterprise in Russia's GDP is equal to two percent. Over the past couple of years, the dividend yield of shareholders amounted to about fourteen percent per annum.
3. MMK
Stocks assumed OJSC MMK will become in 2017 one of the most profitable. This enterprise is the largest and leading steel producer in Russia. Of all metal products manufactured in the country, MMK accounts for about twenty percent. In 2018, the company's profit grew by more than two and a half times (an increase of more than $ 1 billion). The company pays stable and good dividends, which become higher every year. Foreign assets and business alternatives provide MMK with a stable position.
2. Phosagro
PJSC "Fosagro" are on the list of the most profitable stocks of 2019. Fosagro Holding, founded in 2001, is a leader in the production of mineral fertilizers. The company shows good growth momentum, and receives from its activities growing profit every year. So, last year, Fosagro's revenue figures amounted to about 190 billion rubles. Many of the country's largest funds are interested in acquiring shares. The paid dividends on shares amounted to about 7% over the past couple of years, which is a fairly high indicator.
1. Rusagro
GDR Rusagro considered one of the best investment companies. It is the main Russian agricultural holding company, working in such areas as meat, agricultural, oil and fat and sugar industries. In 2015, Rusagro was noted as a fast-growing and profitable company. Among the companies producing lump sugar and margarine, the holding ranks first. The company took the second place in the production of pork. Rusagro was founded in 1997, and in a relatively short period of time was able to turn from a small agricultural company into a holding, which is a serious competitor in the market today. Every year, the company's profitability is growing more and more. Rusagro is an ideal option for long-term, promising cooperation and receiving worthy dividends.