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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WALT DISNEY CO., $110.63, is a buy. The company’s (New York symbol DIS; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (Shares o/s: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $199.3 billion; Dividend yield: 1.3%) just-released “Zootopia 2" movie earned $556 million globally over its opening weekend, the biggest debut ever for an animated film.
Corteva took its current form when the old DowDuPont spun it off in 2019 as part of the three-way breakup of its operations. Since the spinoff, Corteva’s shares have jumped 147%!
Corteva now plans to split its seeds and chemical operations into two separate, publicly traded firms. We expect the plan will work out well for investors, as spinoffs help unlock value. It’s also possible that the two new firms could become attractive takeover targets. Corteva is a Power Buy.
Corteva now plans to split its seeds and chemical operations into two separate, publicly traded firms. We expect the plan will work out well for investors, as spinoffs help unlock value. It’s also possible that the two new firms could become attractive takeover targets. Corteva is a Power Buy.
EXTENDICARE INC., $21.99, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol EXE; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.extendicare.com; Shares outstanding: 94.5 million; Market cap: $2.1 billion; Dividend yield: 2.3%) keeps expanding its ParaMed Home Health Care unit—and that has spurred its shares to all-time highs.
ParaMed provides nursing care and other forms of assistance to clients who remain in their own homes.
ParaMed provides nursing care and other forms of assistance to clients who remain in their own homes.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. $328 (www.sherwin-williams.com) is a hold. The company is a leading maker of paints and varnishes. In the three months ended September 30, 2025, Sherwin’s sales rose 3.2%, to $6.36 billion from $6.16 billion a year earlier. That’s due to higher selling prices at its retail outlets and the opening of new stores, as well as higher demand from industrial customers. Earnings before unusual items improved 6.5%, to $3.59 a share from $3.37, due to cost controls.
3M’s shares have gained over 25% in the past year. That’s mainly due to its wide-ranging cost-cutting plan, which has helped offset the impact of tariffs. The recent settlement of several lawsuits has also lowered its risk.
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. $374 is a buy. The company (New York symbol MSI; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 166.6 million; Market cap: $62.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 5.5; Dividend yield: 1.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.motorolasolutions.com) makes communications equipment such as two-way radios for police and fire vehicles, as well as high-definition surveillance systems.
The stock has dropped 11% in the past six months. That’s mainly because the recent U.S. federal government shutdown slowed some defence and security contracts.
The stock has dropped 11% in the past six months. That’s mainly because the recent U.S. federal government shutdown slowed some defence and security contracts.
APPLE INC. $272 is a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol AAPL; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 14.8 billion; Market cap: $4.0 trillion; Price-to-sales ratio: 9.9; Dividend yield: 0.4%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.apple.com) gets about half of its revenue from iPhone sales. The other half comes from sales of its Mac computers, iPad tablets and other products and services.
Apple continues to see strong demand for its latest iPhone model, as well as online services such as music streaming.
Apple continues to see strong demand for its latest iPhone model, as well as online services such as music streaming.
SONY GROUP CORP. ADRs $26 is a hold. The Japanese conglomerate (New York symbol SONY; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; ADRs outstanding: 6.0 billion; Market cap: $156.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.9; Dividend yield: 0.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.sony.com) has completed the spinoff of its financing business as a separate firm called Sony Financial Group Inc. Those operations provide a range of banking, life insurance and other services in Japan. Investors received one new spinoff share for every share of Sony they held (each American Depositary Receipt represents one Sony share). The parent still holds 16.4% of this business.
All three of the following consumer sector stocks have moved down lately as rising costs for ingredients have hurt their earnings. The uncertain economy is also prompting consumers to cut their spending.
In response, these three firms are cutting costs and improving the quality of their products. That should push their stock prices higher in 2026 and beyond.
In response, these three firms are cutting costs and improving the quality of their products. That should push their stock prices higher in 2026 and beyond.
The shares of RTX have gained more than 50% since the start of 2025 and recently hit a new all-time high of $182.28.
That big jump is mainly due to rising air travel volumes and a slowdown in the production of new aircraft. As a result, airlines are spending more on the company’s replacement parts and maintenance services. RTX also continues to see strong demand for its Patriot missiles and other military hardware due to the Russia-Ukraine war and other ongoing conflicts.
We feel the stock can move even higher, given its large order backlog and strong position in its main markets. Investors will also continue to benefit from regular dividend increases and share buybacks.
That big jump is mainly due to rising air travel volumes and a slowdown in the production of new aircraft. As a result, airlines are spending more on the company’s replacement parts and maintenance services. RTX also continues to see strong demand for its Patriot missiles and other military hardware due to the Russia-Ukraine war and other ongoing conflicts.
We feel the stock can move even higher, given its large order backlog and strong position in its main markets. Investors will also continue to benefit from regular dividend increases and share buybacks.