4 Stocks Expected to Double Sales in 2013

3. Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE:END)
Market cap: $256 million
Projected sales growth: 138%

With a market cap of just $256 million, this is a much more speculative stock than the previous two companies. This oil and gas exploration company has suffered the fate of many other energy companies in 2012, with shares down 30% on the year. The company is on pace for a loss in 2012, but analysts are projecting a big turnaround in 2013, calling for earnings of $1.02 a share, up from a projected loss of $2.84 a share in 2012. That big gain is being fueled by sales growth, with analysts calling for a 138% increase in revenue next year.

4. Allied Nevada Gold Corp. (NYSEAMEX:ANV)
Market cap: $2.75 billion
Projected sales growth: 161%

Allied Nevada Gold is a gold and silver miner that operates primarily in Nevada. Although Allied has been mostly flat in 2012, with shares down 0.3% on the year, the stock is up an astounding 460% in the past five years as gold and silver prices have hit new multi-year highs. The company is extremely profitable, with analysts calling for earnings of $1.91 per share in 2013, a bullish 183% growth projection. Not far behind is projected sales growth, with analysts projecting revenue to climb an equally impressive 161%.

Risks to Consider: Revenue gains do not always translate into earnings growth, because margin or financial restrictions also weigh in the balance sheet. Companies that increase sales quickly can also be susceptible to sharp declines in sales, as market conditions change.

Action to Take –> These four companies are expected to double their revenue in 2013. This will put them in a great position for big earnings growth. The fact that some of these stocks are being under pressure this year, makes them great picks for value investors in search for next year’s best potential gainers.

This article was originally written by Michael Vodicka, and posted on StreetAuthority.