Topic: Growth Stocks

WESTJET $26.99 – Toronto symbol WJA

WESTJET $26.99 (Toronto symbol WJA; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (1-877-493-7853; www.westjet.com; Shares outstanding: 129.4 million; Market cap: $3.5 billion; Dividend yield: 1.5%) was our #1 pick for 2013 at $22.29.

The stock dipped as low as $19.65 in July, but it went on to rise to an all-time high of $28.99. It’s now up 21.1%.

The company has a modern, fuel-efficient fleet and a low cost structure. Its new Canadian regional airline, WestJet Encore, adds growth prospects.

WestJet is still a buy.

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