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.
Long story short, there is a near-perfect correlation between consistent earnings growth and huge winners. On that note, here are three market-beating stocks that could turbocharge your returns.
Seagate Technology (STX)
Five-Year Return: +465%
The developer of the original 5.25inch hard disk drive, Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) is a leading producer of data storage solutions, including hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs) used in PCs and data centers.
Why Are We Fans of STX?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 18.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Estimated revenue growth of 19.6% for the next 12 months implies its momentum over the last two years will continue
- Operating margin increased by 6.9 percentage points over the last five years as it refined its cost structure
Seagate Technology’s stock price of $274.51 implies a valuation ratio of 22.2x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Cal-Maine (CALM)
Five-Year Return: +131%
Known for brands such as Egg-Land’s Best and Land O’ Lakes, Cal-Maine (NASDAQ: CALM) produces, packages, and distributes eggs.
Why Will CALM Outperform?
- Remarkable 27.7% revenue growth over the last three years demonstrates its ability to capture significant market share
- Incremental sales over the last three years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 66.4% annually, topping its revenue gains
- Robust free cash flow margin of 22.7% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
At $87.84 per share, Cal-Maine trades at 12.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .
First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA)
Five-Year Return: +271%
With roots dating back to 1898 and a significant expansion through its 2023 acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank, First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQGS:FCNC.A) is a bank holding company that provides financial services to individuals and businesses through its First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company subsidiary.
Why Could FCNCA Be a Winner?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 37.7% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Share repurchases over the last two years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 7.3% to outpace its revenue gains
- Annual tangible book value per share growth of 36.7% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting strong capital accumulation this cycle
First Citizens BancShares is trading at $1,779 per share, or 1x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
When Trump unveiled his aggressive tariff plan in April 2025, markets tanked as investors feared a full-blown trade war. But those who panicked and sold missed the subsequent rebound that’s already erased most losses.
Don’t let fear keep you from great opportunities and take a look at Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today
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