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 with room for further growth.
Cloudflare (NET)
Five-Year Return: +507%
With a massive network spanning more than 310 cities in over 120 countries, Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) provides a global network that delivers security, performance and reliability services to protect websites, applications, and corporate networks.
Why Is NET a Top Pick?
- Winning new contracts that can potentially increase in value as its billings growth has averaged 30.3% over the last year
- Expected revenue growth of 26.3% for the next year suggests its market share will rise
- Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale
Cloudflare’s stock price of $219.30 implies a valuation ratio of 32.1x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Wingstop (WING)
Five-Year Return: +99%
The passion project of two chicken wing aficionados in Texas, Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is a popular fast-food chain known for its flavorful and crispy chicken wings offered in a variety of sauces and seasonings.
Why Do We Love WING?
- Fast expansion of new restaurants to reach markets with few or no locations is justified by its same-store sales growth
- Same-store sales growth over the past two years shows it’s successfully drawing diners into its restaurants
- Healthy operating margin of 25.5% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes
At $265.83 per share, Wingstop trades at 60.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Amphenol (APH)
Five-Year Return: +333%
With over 90 years of connecting the world's technologies, Amphenol (NYSE: APH) designs and manufactures connectors, cables, sensors, and interconnect systems that enable electrical and electronic connections across virtually every industry.
Why Are We Backing APH?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 22.4% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Unparalleled revenue scale of $18.82 billion gives it an edge in distribution
- Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 29.1% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
Amphenol is trading at $118.99 per share, or 42.3x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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.
The smart money is already positioning for the next leg up. Don’t miss out on the recovery - check 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 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-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% 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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