Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever. Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.

The risks that can come from buying these assets are precisely why we started StockStory — to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. That said, here are three growth stocks expanding their competitive advantages.

Robinhood (HOOD)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +38.3%

With a mission to democratize finance, Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) is an online consumer finance platform known for its commission-free stock and crypto trading.

Why Should You Buy HOOD?

1. Switching costs of its platform were on full display over the last two years as it not only grew engagement but also increased the average revenue per user by 91.2% annually
2. Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 395% exceeded its revenue gains over the last three years
3. Robust free cash flow margin of 55% gives it many options for capital deployment

Robinhood’s stock price of $91.14 implies a valuation ratio of 27.3x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Natera (NTRA)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +37.8%

Founded in 2003 as Gene Security Network before rebranding in 2012, Natera (NASDAQ: NTRA) develops and commercializes genetic tests for prenatal screening, cancer detection, and organ transplant monitoring using its proprietary cell-free DNA technology.

Why Will NTRA Beat the Market?

1. Products are reaching more customers as its tests processed averaged 19.3% growth over the past two years
2. Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 18.2% annually
3. Free cash flow turned positive over the last five years, showing the company has crossed a key inflection point

At $308.00 per share, Natera trades at 12.6x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

Gulfport Energy (GPOR)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +35.2%

With drilling operations focused on the Utica Shale in eastern Ohio and the SCOOP play in central Oklahoma, Gulfport Energy (NYSE: GPOR) drills for and produces natural gas from underground shale formations.

Why Are We Positive on GPOR?

1. Impressive 10.8% annual revenue growth over the last ten years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
2. Attractive asset base leads to wonderful unit economics and a premier gross margin of 70.9%
3. Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends

Gulfport Energy is trading at $158.72 per share, or 6x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+214% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.