Growth Stocks

Growth stocks are companies that are likely to have sales and earnings growth well above market average. Frequently they pay few, if any, dividends. Instead they typically reinvest any extra cash flow to promote further growth. Chosen wisely—according to Pat McKeough’s advice—high-quality growth-oriented stocks can be worthwhile additions to most well-diversified portfolios.

Although growth stock picks can be highly volatile, they can make good long-term investments. They may be well-known stars or quiet gems, but they do share one common attribute—they are growing at a higher-than-average rate within their industry, or within the market as a whole, and could keep growing for years or decades.

And keep in mind that we focus on growth stocks, which have a good long-term history and favourable prospects. We downplay momentum stocks that tend to attract many investors simply because they are moving faster than the market averages, but are liable to fall sharply when their momentum fades.

There’s room for growth stock investing in your portfolio, but make sure you follow our TSI Network three-part Successful Investor strategy for your overall portfolio:

  1. Invest mainly in well-established companies;
  2. Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; Utilities);
  3. Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.

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Earnings just rose 10.9% at Metro

Earnings just rose 10.9% at Metro

Improved food and drug sales led to a 9.6% revenue jump for Metro during the most-recent quarter.

While labour issues may affect costs in parts of the company’s operation, it’s dominant market share should allow it to cope with any complications.

The stock trades at 15.0 times… Read More

Stantec’s strong reputation is its biggest growth asset

Stantec’s strong reputation is its biggest growth asset

Additional contract wins generated a 17.0% revenue boost for Stantec during the most-recent quarter.

As governments upgrade their aging infrastructure, business growth looks set to continue with a rising contract backlog. The stock trades at 22.3 times the company’s 2023 earnings forecast.

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STANTEC INC. (Toronto symbol STN;… Read More

Get Fedex before earnings lift again

Get Fedex before earnings lift again

Fedex shares shot up to $320 in 2021 as the COVID-19 lockdowns prompted consumers to buy more goods online. That spurred strong demand for its delivery services. The stock then fell to $142 in September 2022 as stores re-opened and online shopping volumes leveled off… Read More

Ride the digital sales wave with Yum

Ride the digital sales wave with Yum

Yum rebounded strongly as COVID-19 lockdowns ended and restaurants fully reopened. In fact, the stock is now trading close to their all-time highs.

Part of that gain is due to its shift to an “asset-light” business model. That means franchisees are responsible for operating and maintaining… Read More

Earnings just rose 19.3% at Stantec

Earnings just rose 19.3% at Stantec

Increased contract wins led to a 14.5% jump in revenue for Stantec during the most-recent quarter.

A recent power generation contract has only increased the company’s substantial backlog, meaning there is plenty more growth to come.

Meanwhile the stock trades at 25.4 times the company’s 2023 earnings… Read More

Earnings just jumped 20.1% at Toromont

Earnings just jumped 20.1% at Toromont

A rebound in construction activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to push up earnings at Toromont, a dealer of bulldozers, backhoes and other heavy equipment. Higher sales are also increasing long-term demand for maintenance and repair services.

That’s why this firm’s a top… Read More