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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Growth Stocks Post Archives

Texas Roadhouse Inc. should continue rebounding

Texas Roadhouse Inc. should continue rebounding

With COVID-19, these shares dropped alongside the market. Now, as the economy normalizes, we think the company is well-positioned to capitalize on its popular offerings to attract dine-in, pick-up and takeout customers.

A recent initiative has expanded its takeout and delivery business and encouraged repeat customers.

Meanwhile… Read More

Earnings jumped 17.1% at Fair Isaac Corp.

Earnings jumped 17.1% at Fair Isaac Corp.

Rising interest rates and recession fears have hit technology stocks particularly hard in 2022, as investors worry a slowdown will prompt their business clients to spend less on their products.

However, those kinds of cuts would be shortsighted as the products they buy from this company… Read More

Earnings rose 8.8% at Baxter International

Earnings rose 8.8% at Baxter International

The firm’s shares are down since April 2020, largely because hospitals postponed elective surgical procedures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

But now the pandemic is easing and demand for this firm’s products is rebounding. The company’s purchase of a hospital equipment maker should also position it… Read More

Earnings fell dramatically at McCormick & Co.

Earnings fell dramatically at McCormick & Co.

The firm’s dependence on sales from restaurants and foodservice customers is a good reason why its year-to-date return remains negative and sales remain shaky.

The stock still trades at 29.2 times the company’s 2022 earnings forecast.

MCCORMICK & CO. INC. (New York symbol MKC) makes spices, seasonings… Read More

Earnings just rose 10.6% at Adobe Inc.

Earnings just rose 10.6% at Adobe Inc.

This leading software firm benefited from the significant number of people working from home during the pandemic. Going forward. we expect the remote-work trend to continue past the COVID-19 crisis and to spur rising demand for the firm’s digital conferencing software and other apps.

Meanwhile, other… Read More

Hershey Co. is expanding its appeal

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a company known for its chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products.

Pat likes the company’s steady growth. It’s also diversifying with what appear to be smart acquisitions. However, he cautions that the firm faces… Read More