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:

  1. Invest mainly in well-established companies;
  2. Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; Utilities);
  3. Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.

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Revenue jumped 46.8% at Well Health Technologies

Revenue jumped 46.8% at Well Health Technologies

The health-care sector is a government-backed, recession-resilient industry, and this firm is shaping up to be a major player. The company is now the largest private-sector operator of outpatient medical clinics in Canada.

Its aggressive acquisition strategy is targeted at telehealth and other services across Canada… Read More

Earnings rose 18.5% at Texas Roadhouse

Earnings rose 18.5% at Texas Roadhouse

With COVID-19, shares of this chain dropped alongside the market. But the company used smart strategies to support its businesses during the pandemic. Now, as the economy normalizes, we think the company is well-positioned to capitalize on its popular offerings to attract more dine-in, pick-up… Read More

Utz Brands Inc. must address costs

Utz Brands Inc. must address costs

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a snacks company that’s been trading publicly since its reverse merger in 2020.

Pat likes the company’s aggressive growth plans, which include strategic acquisitions of products and distributors. However, he notes the company… Read More

Earnings just soared 23.9% at Agilent Technologies

Earnings just soared 23.9% at Agilent Technologies

Improved sales of testing equipment led to an 11.4% revenue bump for this top pick during the most-recent quarter.

Meanwhile, the stock trades at 27.6 times the company’s 2023 earnings forecast.

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. (New York symbol A; www.agilent.com) makes specialized testing equipment for medical research laboratories… Read More

Expect continuing gains from Baxter International

Expect continuing gains from Baxter International

Improved sales following an acquisition led to a 20.9% jump in revenue for this company during the most-recent quarter.

The medical device maker continues to enjoy strong demand for its products as hospitals and clinics resume regular procedures on easing of COVID-19 lockdowns and other restrictions… Read More

Earnings just rose 9.4% at Metro Inc.

Earnings just rose 9.4% at Metro Inc.

Food prices will continue to climb in 2023, say analysts. A good way to offset those costs are shares in this supermarket operator since rising prices give them more cash for dividends.

Meanwhile, many of its customers who opted for home delivery (or in-store pickup) during… Read More

McCormick & Co. faces earnings challenges

McCormick & Co. faces earnings challenges

Increased selling prices led to a 3% jump in revenue for this company during the most-recent quarter.

However, lower volumes and iffy demand going forward suggest the company’s growth will be challenged in the near term. The stock trades at a high 32.0 times the company’s… Read More