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.
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LOBLAW COMPANIES, $57.73, (Toronto symbol L; Shares ooutstanding: 1.2 billion; Market cap: $65.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 1.0%; www.loblaw.ca) is a buy. The company, through its Loblaw Advance marketing unit, operates roughly 2,000 screens at more than 700 locations. Those screens display ads and other promotions.
Genuine Parts gets its auto parts from hundreds of suppliers, which helps its avoid new U.S. tariffs. The company should also benefit as tariffs raise the price of new cars, prompting drivers to repair and upgrade their current vehicles. What’s more, a new cost-cutting plan should improve profitability and give Genuine room to raise your dividend.
GENUINE PARTS CO. $129 is a buy. The company (New York symbol GPC; Income Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 139.1 million; Market cap: $17.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.8; Dividend yield: 3.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.genpt.com) sells replacement auto parts through 9,825 company-owned and independent retail stores in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Most of them operate under the famous NAPA banner. This business accounts for about two-thirds of Genuine’s total sales. The remaining third comes from distributing industrial parts such as bearings, seals, pumps and hoses.
GENUINE PARTS CO. $129 is a buy. The company (New York symbol GPC; Income Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 139.1 million; Market cap: $17.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.8; Dividend yield: 3.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.genpt.com) sells replacement auto parts through 9,825 company-owned and independent retail stores in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Most of them operate under the famous NAPA banner. This business accounts for about two-thirds of Genuine’s total sales. The remaining third comes from distributing industrial parts such as bearings, seals, pumps and hoses.
CANON INC. ADRs $29 remains a hold. The Japanese conglomerate (Over-the-counter Pink Sheets market symbol CAJPY; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; ADRs outstanding: 878.6 million; Market cap: $25.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield: 3.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.canon.com) is a leading maker of printers, copiers and other office equipment. Its other products include digital cameras and parts for TVs and medical gear.
MCKESSON CORP. $808 is a buy. The wholesale drug distributor (New York symbol MCK; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 124.4 million; Market cap: $100.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.3; Dividend yield: 0.4%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.mckesson.com) hit a record high of $813 in October 2025. That’s partly due to its plan to spin off its medical-surgical business as a publicly traded company. This business distributes surgical supplies, such as gloves, needles and laboratory equipment, to over 340,000 hospitals, doctors’ offices and clinics in the U.S. It accounts for 3% of the company’s total revenue and 19% of earnings.
U.S. government funding cuts to research labs and trade tensions with China have weighed on these two stocks over several months. However, both are doing a good job adapting, which improves their long-term prospects.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. $143 is a buy. The company (New York symbol A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 283.5 million; Market cap: $40.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 5.8; Dividend yield: 0.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.agilent.com) makes specialized testing equipment for medical research laboratories and industrial clients.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. $143 is a buy. The company (New York symbol A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 283.5 million; Market cap: $40.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 5.8; Dividend yield: 0.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.agilent.com) makes specialized testing equipment for medical research laboratories and industrial clients.
YUM! BRANDS INC. $139 is a buy. The fast-food giant (New York symbol YUM; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer Sector; Shares outstanding: 277.5 million; Market cap: $38.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 5.4; Dividend yield: 2.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.yum.com) operates 61,000 restaurants in over 155 countries. Its main banners are KFC (fried chicken), Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell (Mexican food).
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $314 is a hold. The company (New York symbol GE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 1.1 billion; Market cap: $345.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 7.8; Dividend yield: 0.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.geaerospace.com) now operates as GE Aerospace. It mainly makes and services jet engines and aircraft electronics.
Stock markets are hitting record highs, mainly due to strong investor interest in artificial intelligence. We feel the best way to tap into AI is with established firms, such as these four, that are incorporating the technology into their existing products.
CISCO SYSTEMS INC. $71 is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol CSCO; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 4.0 billion; Market cap: $284.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.8; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cisco.com) is a leading maker of hardware and software that links and manages computer networks. It has also expanded its software operations. Steady revenue from subscriptions cuts its reliance on hardware sales.
CISCO SYSTEMS INC. $71 is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol CSCO; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 4.0 billion; Market cap: $284.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.8; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cisco.com) is a leading maker of hardware and software that links and manages computer networks. It has also expanded its software operations. Steady revenue from subscriptions cuts its reliance on hardware sales.
Despite concerns of a slowing economy and lower consumer spending, American Express’s shares have jumped over 30% in the past year, hitting a new all-time high of $363 in October.
That impressive gain is mainly because Amex caters to higher-income clients, who are less likely to cut their spending on travel and entertainment. That high-quality client base also keeps the company’s credit losses down.
That impressive gain is mainly because Amex caters to higher-income clients, who are less likely to cut their spending on travel and entertainment. That high-quality client base also keeps the company’s credit losses down.
Current economic uncertainty and lower consumer confidence has slowed the rise of Wyndham and Travel + Leisure. But we believe both stocks still have exceptional prospects. What’s more, each is a market leader, which cuts your risk.
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, $80.39, is a buy. The company (New York symbol WH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wyndhamhotels.com; Shares o/s: 76.4 million; Market cap: $6.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%) is the world’s largest hotel franchiser, with 847,000 rooms spread across 8,300 hotels, with 25 brands in 95 countries.
Wyndham Hotels’ revenue in the quarter ended September 30, 2025, fell 3.5%, to $382 million from $396 million a year earlier, on lower revenue per room. Earnings, excluding one-time items, rose 1.8%, to $112 million from $110 million. Per-share earnings increased 5.0%, to $1.46 from $1.39, on fewer shares outstanding.
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, $80.39, is a buy. The company (New York symbol WH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wyndhamhotels.com; Shares o/s: 76.4 million; Market cap: $6.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%) is the world’s largest hotel franchiser, with 847,000 rooms spread across 8,300 hotels, with 25 brands in 95 countries.
Wyndham Hotels’ revenue in the quarter ended September 30, 2025, fell 3.5%, to $382 million from $396 million a year earlier, on lower revenue per room. Earnings, excluding one-time items, rose 1.8%, to $112 million from $110 million. Per-share earnings increased 5.0%, to $1.46 from $1.39, on fewer shares outstanding.