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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CAE has launched a restructuring plan aimed at streamlining its operations. These changes should help lift profits in the coming years, especially as the global airline industry continues to add pilots and support staff to keep pace with rising demand for air travel. At the same time, increasing defence spending by NATO countries should boost demand for the company’s military training services.
CAE INC. $39 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol CAE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 321.8 million; Market cap: $12.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.5; Dividend suspended in March 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cae.com) is a leading maker of flight simulators for commercial and military aircraft. It also operates pilot-training schools in over 40 countries.
CAE INC. $39 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol CAE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 321.8 million; Market cap: $12.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.5; Dividend suspended in March 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cae.com) is a leading maker of flight simulators for commercial and military aircraft. It also operates pilot-training schools in over 40 countries.
THOMSON REUTERS CORP. $140 is a buy for long-term gains. The company (Toronto symbol TRI; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 450.5 million; Market cap: $63.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 6.2; Dividend yield: 2.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.thomsonreuters.com) sells specialized information (mainly through electronic channels) to professionals in the legal, and tax and accounting fields. It also owns the Reuters news service.
The stock continues to rebound from its recent low of $109 as the company reminds investors that new AI-powered chatbots cannot access its proprietary databases. The company is also rewarding investors with a $605 million U.S. return of capital plan and a new $600 million U.S. share buyback plan.
The stock continues to rebound from its recent low of $109 as the company reminds investors that new AI-powered chatbots cannot access its proprietary databases. The company is also rewarding investors with a $605 million U.S. return of capital plan and a new $600 million U.S. share buyback plan.
Investors are increasingly benefiting from drug wholesaler McKesson’s shift away from Europe and its less-profitable businesses: the stock has jumped over 450% in the past five years. We feel it can keep rising, particularly as an upcoming spinoff is likely to unlock even more value.
MCKESSON CORP. $963 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (New York symbol MCK; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 122.5 million; Market cap: $118.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.3; Dividend yield: 0.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.mckesson.com) is the largest wholesale drug distributor in the U.S. and Canada.
MCKESSON CORP. $963 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (New York symbol MCK; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 122.5 million; Market cap: $118.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.3; Dividend yield: 0.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.mckesson.com) is the largest wholesale drug distributor in the U.S. and Canada.
SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORP. $17 is a hold. The company (New York symbol SIX; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 101.5 million; Market cap: $1.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; No dividend paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.sixflags.com) took its current form on July 1, 2024, when Cedar Fair L.P. merged with rival amusement park operator Six Flags Entertainment (old New York symbol SIX) in an all-stock transaction. The combined firm operates 26 amusement parks, 15 water parks and 9 resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia.
TENNANT CO. $63 is a hold. The company (New York symbol TNC; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 17.8 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.2; Dividend yield: 2.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.tennantco.com) makes industrial floor and street-cleaning equipment, including scrubbers, sweepers and polishers. Tennant’s sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 fell 11.3%, to $291.6 million from $328.9 million a year earlier. The company is implementing a new computer planning system, which has disrupted its supply chains. That cut its sales in the latest quarter by $30 million. Earnings also fell 68.4%, to $0.48 a share (or a total of $8.5 million) from $1.52 a share (or $29.0 million).
OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP. $89 is a buy. The company (New York symbol OTIS; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 389.7 million; Market cap: $34.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.6; Dividend yield: 1.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.otis.com) is the world’s largest maker of elevators and escalators. Otis continues to see strong demand for its maintenance services, which is helping to offset slowing orders for new installations. In the three months ended December 31, 2025, revenue rose 3.3%, to $3.80 billion from $3.68 billion a year earlier.
PEPSICO INC. $169 is a hold. The soft drink and snack food maker (Nasdaq symbol PEP; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 1.4 billion; Market cap: $236.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.1; Dividend yield: 3.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.pepsico.com) recently struck a new deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which owns $4 billion worth of PepsiCo’s share. As a result, it will cut the number of individual products by 20% at its U.S. businesses and close three manufacturing plants.
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. $260 is a hold. The company (New York symbol HWM; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 400.9 million; Market cap: $104.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 10.1; Dividend yield: 0.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.howmet.com) makes a range of industrial parts, from jet engine components and fasteners to forged aluminum wheels. The stock has doubled in the past year, mainly due to strong demand from commercial airlines as they upgrade their aging fleets.
The breakup of the old General Electric into three new firms was a huge success for investors—GE Aerospace is up over 375%, GE HealthCare has gained nearly 50% and GE Vernova has soared 540%.
All three should continue to prosper as leaders in their niche markets. Currently, we see GE HealthCare as your best choice for new buying.
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $343 is a hold. The company (New York symbol GE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 1.05 billion; Market cap: $360.2 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. It has 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines in service worldwide.
All three should continue to prosper as leaders in their niche markets. Currently, we see GE HealthCare as your best choice for new buying.
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $343 is a hold. The company (New York symbol GE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 1.05 billion; Market cap: $360.2 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. It has 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines in service worldwide.
KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC. $302 remains a buy for aggressive investors. The company (New York symbol KEYS; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 171.8 million; Market cap: $51.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 5.8; No dividend paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.keysight.com) makes an array of devices for testing electronic equipment. The stock has jumped 75% in the past year, and hit a record high of $309 in February. That’s mainly due to strong demand for its testing equipment from manufacturers of new chips to run AI programs.