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.

The bottom line is that over the long term, earnings growth goes hand in hand with the biggest winners. Keeping that in mind, here are three market-beating stocks with room for further growth.

Hubbell (HUBB)

Five-Year Return: +179%

A respected player in the electrical segment, Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) manufactures electronic products for the construction, industrial, utility, and telecommunications markets.

Why Are We Bullish on HUBB?

1. Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
2. Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 18.1% to outpace its revenue gains
3. Free cash flow margin jumped by 5.9 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends

Hubbell is trading at $435.26 per share, or 22.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Acuity Brands (AYI)

Five-Year Return: +224%

One of the pioneers of smart lights, Acuity (NYSE: AYI) designs and manufactures light fixtures and building management systems used in various industries.

Why Could AYI Be a Winner?

1. Offerings are difficult to replicate at scale and lead to a stellar gross margin of 44.5%
2. Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 16.9% to outpace its revenue gains
3. Market-beating returns on capital illustrate that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures

At $349.99 per share, Acuity Brands trades at 17.7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

LPL Financial (LPLA)

Five-Year Return: +300%

As the nation's largest independent broker-dealer with no proprietary products of its own, LPL Financial (NASDAQ: LPLA) provides technology, compliance, and business support services to independent financial advisors and institutions who manage investments for retail clients.

Why Should You Buy LPLA?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 26.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
2. Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 23.7% outpaced its revenue gains
3. Industry-leading 38.5% return on equity demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments

LPL Financial’s stock price of $370.62 implies a valuation ratio of 16.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

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