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:

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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Growth Stocks

Corteva expands in gene editing

CORTEVA INC., $58.95, is a buy. The company (www.corteva.com; New York symbol CTVA; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares o/s: 692.2 million; Market cap: $40.8 billion; Dividend yield: 1.2%) will now collaborate with Pairwise, a technology company aiming to pioneer the application of gene editing in food and agriculture.

Gene editing uses a plant’s own DNA to make precise improvements, providing growers with another tool to keep pace with the challenges facing food production, including those presented by climate change....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Restaurant Brands keeps buying back shares

Stock buybacks reduce the total number of shares outstanding. That boosts earnings per share since profit is then divided among fewer shares. The higher per-share earnings make the stock more attractive to investors and help to increase share prices.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, $72.12, is a buy. The company (New York symbol QSR; TSI Rating: Average) (www.rbi.com; Shares outstanding: 478.0 million; Market cap: $32.4 billion; Dividend yield: 3.2%) gives you exposure to the world’s third-largest fast-food operator....

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Growth Stocks

Big win for REGN

REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, $1,007.96, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol REGN; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.regeneron.com; Shares outstanding: 108.4 million; Market cap: $111.1 billion; No dividends paid) avoids costly acquisitions to spur growth....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Domino’s remains the global leader

During the pandemic, Domino’s Pizza implemented savvy strategies to support its businesses—strategies that are still paying off. The stock took a dip in July 2024 on a slower growth forecast, but going forward, we think the stock is well-positioned to capitalize on its popular offerings to keep attracting customers. We recommend this stock as a Power Buy.

DOMINO’S PIZZA, $428.36 (New York symbol DPZ; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.dominos.com; Shares outstanding: 34.5 million; Market cap: $14.8 billion; Dividend yield: 1.4%), gives you exposure to the world’s largest chain of pizza stores offering takeout and delivery....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Low-cost stores should spur Loblaw

LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD. $177 is a buy. Canada’s largest food retailer (Toronto symbol L; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 306.0 million; Market cap: $54.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield: 1.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.loblaw.ca) aims to tap into rising demand for lower-priced products with a new store format based on its popular “no name” private label brand.

The company has now opened two no name stores in Ontario....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

FirstService and Collier add market share

These two firms, which provide a variety of specialized real estate services, are hitting new all-time highs. That’s partly due to acquisitions that expand their market share and attract new clients. We feel both can move even higher as falling interest rates spur construction and renovation activity.

FIRSTSERVICE CORP....

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Growth Stocks

CPKC is on a strong growth path

The federal government recently stepped in to end a work stoppage by CPKC’s locomotive engineers, conductors, train and yard workers, and rail traffic controllers. The dispute will now go to binding arbitration, which will likely increase CPKC’s operating costs....

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Growth Stocks

Mondelez’s top brands give it an edge

Mondelez’s sales have suffered lately as consumers moved to cut their spending in response to elevated inflation and interest rates. However, the company’s top brands are not losing ground to private label products. Its sales volumes should continue to improve as inflation continues to ease....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Here are three key updates on your portfolio

BECTON DICKINSON & CO. $235 is a buy. The medical device maker (New York symbol BDX; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 289.0 million; Market cap: $67.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.5; Dividend yield: 1.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.bd.com) recently acquired the Critical Care product group of Edwards Lifesciences Corp....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Boeing’s problems impact these suppliers

Aircraft maker Boeing has had to slow production of some of its planes due to a strike by machinists at its main plants. That will probably slow earnings growth at both of these suppliers. Their high p/e’s also add risk.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $189 is a hold. The company (New York symbol GE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares o/s: 1.1 billion; Market cap: $207.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.0; Dividend yield: 0.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.geaerospace.com) recently spun off subsidiaries GE HealthCare (X-ray equipment, MRIs and ultrasound scanners) and GE Vernova (equipment for power plants and renewable energy projects) as separate companies.

The remaining firm now operates as GE Aerospace....

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