Growth Stocks
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:
- Invest mainly in well-established companies;
- Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; Utilities);
- Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.
Make better stock picks when you read this FREE Special Report, Canadian Growth Stocks: WestJet Stock, RioCan Stock and More.
Read More
Close
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP. $116 (New York symbol UTX; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 916.7 million; Market cap: $106.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.7; Dividend yield: 2.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.utc.com) has amended its deal to build 28 Sikorsky Cyclone helicopters for the Canadian government. The company had planned to deliver these helicopters in 2012, but disputes over prices and support prompted it to suspend the program. It now plans to begin deliveries in 2015.
The original contract was worth $4.6 billion. But due to the delays in starting up production, United Technologies will record a one-time charge of $440 million in the second quarter of 2014. However, it feels other unusual gains will offset this charge.
As a result, the company still expects to earn $6.65 to $6.85 a share for all of 2014. The stock trades at 17.2 times the midpoint of that range. That’s a reasonable p/e ratio in light of its leading market share in its various niche industries (jet engines, elevators and heating and air conditioning equipment) and wide global reach (overseas markets account for 60% of its revenue).
...
The original contract was worth $4.6 billion. But due to the delays in starting up production, United Technologies will record a one-time charge of $440 million in the second quarter of 2014. However, it feels other unusual gains will offset this charge.
As a result, the company still expects to earn $6.65 to $6.85 a share for all of 2014. The stock trades at 17.2 times the midpoint of that range. That’s a reasonable p/e ratio in light of its leading market share in its various niche industries (jet engines, elevators and heating and air conditioning equipment) and wide global reach (overseas markets account for 60% of its revenue).
...
GENUINE PARTS CO. $87 (New York symbol GPC; Conservative Growth and Income Portfolios, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 153.6 million; Marketcap: $13.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield: 2.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.genpt.com) has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum for Toledo, Ohio-based Impact Products. This privately held firm sells janitorial equipment, such as mops, pails, safety glasses and first aid kits, to businesses.
Expanding by acquisition adds risk, but the purchase looks like a good fit with Genuine’s office supplies and furniture business. The new operations will also add $85 million to Genuine’s $14.1 billion of annual sales. Moreover, small purchases like this tend to be easier to integrate.
The stock now trades at 19.0 times the company’s projected 2014 earnings of $4.58 a share. That’s a high p/e for a firm that supplies clients in cyclical industries like auto parts and manufacturing.
...
Expanding by acquisition adds risk, but the purchase looks like a good fit with Genuine’s office supplies and furniture business. The new operations will also add $85 million to Genuine’s $14.1 billion of annual sales. Moreover, small purchases like this tend to be easier to integrate.
The stock now trades at 19.0 times the company’s projected 2014 earnings of $4.58 a share. That’s a high p/e for a firm that supplies clients in cyclical industries like auto parts and manufacturing.
...
GANNETT CO., INC. $31 (New York symbol GCI; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector: Shares outstanding: 226.8 million; Market cap: $7.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; Dividend yield: 2.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.gannett.com) has completed the sale of two TV stations in Phoenix and one in St. Louis for a total of $407.5 million.
The cash will help Gannett pay for its recent deal to buy six Texas TV stations from London Broadcasting Co. The company will pay $215 million when the deal closes in the next few months. To put these figures in context, Gannett earned $108.4 million, or $0.47 a share, in the first quarter of 2014.
Gannett is a buy.
...
The cash will help Gannett pay for its recent deal to buy six Texas TV stations from London Broadcasting Co. The company will pay $215 million when the deal closes in the next few months. To put these figures in context, Gannett earned $108.4 million, or $0.47 a share, in the first quarter of 2014.
Gannett is a buy.
...
APPLE INC. $90 (Nasdaq symbol AAPL; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 6.0 billion; Market cap: $540.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.2; Dividend yield: 2.1%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.apple.com) has agreed to a settle a lawsuit that accused the company and five publishers of working together to illegally increase e-book prices.
The company did not say how much it would pay, but the lawsuit was seeking $840 million in damages. To put this in context, Apple held cash and investments of $150.6 billion, or $24.96 a share, as of March 29, 2014 (all per-share amounts adjusted for a 7-for-1 stock split in June 2014).
Apple is a hold.
...
The company did not say how much it would pay, but the lawsuit was seeking $840 million in damages. To put this in context, Apple held cash and investments of $150.6 billion, or $24.96 a share, as of March 29, 2014 (all per-share amounts adjusted for a 7-for-1 stock split in June 2014).
Apple is a hold.
...
DIEBOLD INC. $39 (New York symbol DBD; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 64.6 million; Market cap: $2.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield: 2.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.diebold.com) is a leading maker of automated teller machines. It also makes safes, vaults and building-security systems. The company gets 55% of its revenue from outside North America.
In the three months ended March 31, 2014, Diebold’s revenue rose 8.6% to $688.3 million from $633.5 million a year earlier. If you exclude the negative impact of currency exchange rates, revenue rose 12.2%. That’s mainly because the company completed two large orders for election and lottery machines in Brazil.
Diebold is shifting toward services and software, which give it recurring revenue and cut its reliance on ATM sales. Services and software accounted for 56% of its first quarter revenue.
...
In the three months ended March 31, 2014, Diebold’s revenue rose 8.6% to $688.3 million from $633.5 million a year earlier. If you exclude the negative impact of currency exchange rates, revenue rose 12.2%. That’s mainly because the company completed two large orders for election and lottery machines in Brazil.
Diebold is shifting toward services and software, which give it recurring revenue and cut its reliance on ATM sales. Services and software accounted for 56% of its first quarter revenue.
...
NCR CORP. $33 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 167.9 million; Market cap: $5.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.ncr.com) gets 52% of its revenue from ATMs. It also makes cash registers and self-serve checkouts (32% of revenue) and kiosks for theatres and arenas (10%). Maintenance services supply the other 6%. Overseas markets account for 60% of NCR’s revenue.
In the quarter ended March 31, 2014, NCR’s revenue rose 7.7%, to $1.5 billion from $1.4 billion a year earlier. That’s partly due to its January 2014 purchase of privately held Digital Insight Corp., whose software helps over 1,000 banks and credit unions manage their online and mobile transactions.
NCR paid $1.65 billion for this firm, which should add $350 million to its yearly revenue. Earnings fell 14.5%, to $53 million from $62 million. Pershare earnings declined 16.2%, to $0.31 from $0.37, on more shares outstanding.
...
In the quarter ended March 31, 2014, NCR’s revenue rose 7.7%, to $1.5 billion from $1.4 billion a year earlier. That’s partly due to its January 2014 purchase of privately held Digital Insight Corp., whose software helps over 1,000 banks and credit unions manage their online and mobile transactions.
NCR paid $1.65 billion for this firm, which should add $350 million to its yearly revenue. Earnings fell 14.5%, to $53 million from $62 million. Pershare earnings declined 16.2%, to $0.31 from $0.37, on more shares outstanding.
...
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. $79 (New York symbol PG; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 2.7 billion; Market cap: $213.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.7; Dividend yield: 3.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.pg.com) is selling most of its pet food business to privately held Mars Inc. The sale will let Procter focus on its more-profitable household and personal care products.
The company will receive $2.9 billion when the deal closes in the next few months. To put that in context, Procter earned $2.6 billion, or $0.90 a share, in the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The company will likely use the cash to buy back more shares.
Procter & Gamble is a buy.
...
The company will receive $2.9 billion when the deal closes in the next few months. To put that in context, Procter earned $2.6 billion, or $0.90 a share, in the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The company will likely use the cash to buy back more shares.
Procter & Gamble is a buy.
...
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. $104 (New York symbol IFF; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 81.3 million; Market cap: $8.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.8; Dividend yield: 1.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.iff.com) makes over 36,000 compounds that improve the taste of foods and the smell of consumer products.
In January 2014, the company paid $102.5 million for Aromor Flavors and Fragrances, a private Israeli firm that is also one of IFF’s ingredient suppliers.
This purchase helped increase IFF’s sales by 5.8% in the three months ended March 31, 2014, to $770.2 million from $727.8 million a year earlier. The company gets 75% of its sales from outside the U.S. and nearly 50% from emerging markets. If you exclude currency exchange rates, sales rose 7%.
...
In January 2014, the company paid $102.5 million for Aromor Flavors and Fragrances, a private Israeli firm that is also one of IFF’s ingredient suppliers.
This purchase helped increase IFF’s sales by 5.8% in the three months ended March 31, 2014, to $770.2 million from $727.8 million a year earlier. The company gets 75% of its sales from outside the U.S. and nearly 50% from emerging markets. If you exclude currency exchange rates, sales rose 7%.
...
MCCORMICK & CO. INC. $71 (New York symbol MKC; Income Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 119.0 million; Market cap: $8.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.3; Dividend yield: 2.1%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.mccormick.com) makes spices, herbs, seasonings and flavours. It sells these products to consumers and industrial clients. In its fiscal 2014 second quarter, which ended May 31, 2014, McCormick’s sales rose 3.1%, to $1.03 billion from $1.00 billion a year earlier. That’s mainly because McCormick bought a Chinese bouillon maker for $144.8 million in May 2013. This purchase offset lower sales in the Americas.
Earnings gained 7.5%, to $84.5 million, or $0.64 a share, from $78.6 million, or $0.59, a year earlier.
McCormick continues to benefit from its ongoing cost cuts, which should save it $45 million in fiscal 2014. That will help fund the additional $25 million it plans to spend on advertising this year.
...
Earnings gained 7.5%, to $84.5 million, or $0.64 a share, from $78.6 million, or $0.59, a year earlier.
McCormick continues to benefit from its ongoing cost cuts, which should save it $45 million in fiscal 2014. That will help fund the additional $25 million it plans to spend on advertising this year.
...
ALCOA INC. $15 (New York symbol AA; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Resources sector; Shares outstanding: 1.2 billion; Market cap: $18.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend yield: 0.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.alcoa.com) plans to upgrade its Hampton, Virginia, plant to make lightweight aluminum blades that help cut new jet engines’fuel consumption by 20% over older models.
Alcoa will spend $25 million on this project. To put that in context, it earned $98 million, or $0.09 a share, in the three months ended
March 31, 2014.
...
Alcoa will spend $25 million on this project. To put that in context, it earned $98 million, or $0.09 a share, in the three months ended
March 31, 2014.
...