The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital, and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.
The bottom line is that over the long term, earnings growth goes hand in hand with the biggest winners. Taking that into account, here are three market-beating stocks that deserve a spot on your list.
Five-Year Return: +107%
Founded more than a century ago, PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) designs and manufactures commercial trucks of various weights and sizes for the commercial trucking industry.
Why Are We Fans of PCAR?
PACCAR is trading at $89.75 per share, or 11.9x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Return Since IPO: +27.4%
With its technology playing a key role in the massive 1.2 gigawatt Noor Abu Dabhi solar farm project, Nextracker (NASDAQ:NXT) is a provider of solar tracker systems that help solar panels follow the sun.
Why Do We Love NXT?
At $38.80 per share, Nextracker trades at 12x forward price-to-earnings. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Five-Year Return: +125%
Known for projects like the construction of Guantanamo Bay, KBR provides professional services and technologies, specializing in engineering, construction, and government services sectors.
Why Are We Positive On KBR?
KBR’s stock price of $47 implies a valuation ratio of 12.5x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump’s presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025.
While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we’re homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver’s seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years.
Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like United Rentals (+322% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
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