Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you find high-quality companies that can grow their earnings no matter what. That said, here are three large-cap stocks with attractive long-term potential.
Coupang (CPNG)
Market Cap: $52.19 billion
Founded in 2010 by Harvard Business School student Bom Kim, Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) is an e-commerce giant often referred to as the "Amazon of South Korea".
Why Does CPNG Stand Out?
- Active Customers are rising, meaning the company can increase revenue without incurring additional customer acquisition costs if it can cross-sell additional products and features
- Additional sales over the last three years increased its profitability as the 32% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 8 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
Coupang is trading at $28.70 per share, or 26.1x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
HEICO (HEI)
Market Cap: $38.42 billion
Founded in 1957, HEICO (NYSE: HEI) manufactures and services aerospace and electronic components for commercial aviation, defense, space, and other industries.
Why Are We Bullish on HEI?
- Core business is healthy and doesn’t need acquisitions to boost sales as its organic revenue growth averaged 9.6% over the past two years
- Earnings per share grew by 26.2% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
- Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends
At $319 per share, HEICO trades at 62.2x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
ADP (ADP)
Market Cap: $123.2 billion
Processing one out of every six paychecks in the United States, ADP (NASDAQ: ADP) provides cloud-based human capital management solutions that help businesses manage payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and HR administration.
Why Are We Backing ADP?
- Solid 7.1% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
- Robust free cash flow margin of 20.6% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
- Returns on capital are climbing as management makes more lucrative bets
ADP’s stock price of $303.01 implies a valuation ratio of 28x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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