Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns, and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.
It’s clear there’s a strong connection between sustained earnings growth and hall-of-fame returns. On that note, here are three market-beating stocks that deserve a spot on your list.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Return Since IPO: +1,676%
Named after the all-seeing stones in "Lord of the Rings," Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) develops software platforms that help government agencies and enterprises integrate, analyze, and operationalize their data for decision-making.
Why Is PLTR a Top Pick?
- Winning new contracts that can potentially increase in value as its billings growth has averaged 44.2% over the last year
- User-friendly software enables clients to ramp up spending quickly, leading to the speedy recovery of customer acquisition costs
- Strong free cash flow margin of 55% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently
Palantir Technologies is trading at $168.72 per share, or 88.2x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Chart (GTLS)
Five-Year Return: +180%
Installing the first bulk Co2 tank for McDonalds’s sodas, Chart (NYSE: GTLS) provides equipment to store and transport gasses.
Why Will GTLS Beat the Market?
- Sales pipeline is in good shape as its backlog averaged 31.9% growth over the past two years
- Earnings per share have massively outperformed its peers over the last two years, increasing by 28% annually
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 9.6 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
Chart’s stock price of $199.98 implies a valuation ratio of 14.7x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Pathward Financial (CASH)
Five-Year Return: +277%
Formerly known as Meta Financial until its 2022 rebranding, Pathward Financial (NASDAQ: CASH) provides banking-as-a-service solutions and commercial finance products, enabling partners to offer financial services like prepaid cards, payment processing, and lending options.
Why Will CASH Outperform?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 13.7% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Differentiated product suite leads to a Strong performance of its loan book results in a High-yielding loan book and low cost of funds are reflected in its best-in-class net interest margin of 6.6%
- Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 16.3% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
At $75.72 per share, Pathward Financial trades at 2.1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
Donald Trump’s April 2025 "Liberation Day" tariffs sent markets into a tailspin, but stocks have since rebounded strongly, proving that knee-jerk reactions often create the best buying opportunities.
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