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.
Vita Coco (COCO)
Return Since IPO: +389%
Founded in 2004 followed by a 2021 IPO, The Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ:COCO) offers coconut water products that are a natural way to quench thirst.
What Makes COCO Stand Out?
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Products are flying off the shelves as its unit sales averaged 15.2% growth over the past two years
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Performance over the past three years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 42.9% outpaced its revenue gains
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Free cash flow margin increased by 12.9 percentage points over the last year, giving the company more capital to invest or return to shareholders
At $66.15 per share, Vita Coco trades at 31.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
MYR Group (MYRG)
Five-Year Return: +242%
Constructing electrical and phone lines in the American Midwest dating back to the 1890s, MYR Group (NASDAQ:MYRG) is a specialty contractor in the electrical construction industry.
Why Does MYRG Stand Out?
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Exciting sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months calls for 19.4% growth, an acceleration from its two-year trend
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Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 90% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
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Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures, and its rising returns show it’s making even more lucrative bets
MYR Group is trading at $340.50 per share, or 25.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
BNY (BNY)
Five-Year Return: +204%
Tracing its roots back to 1784 when it was founded by Alexander Hamilton, BNY (NYSE:BNY) is a global financial institution that provides asset servicing, wealth management, and investment services to institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
Why Should BNY Be on Your Watchlist?
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Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 27.5%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last two years
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Impressive 13.3% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years indicates it’s building equity value this cycle
