The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital, and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.
The bottom line is that over the long term, earnings growth goes hand in hand with the biggest winners. Keeping that in mind, here are three market-beating stocks that deserve a spot on your list.
AbbVie (ABBV)
Five-Year Return: +113%
Born from a 2013 spinoff of Abbott Laboratories' pharmaceutical business, AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and markets medications for autoimmune diseases, cancer, neurological disorders, and other complex health conditions.
Why Are We Fans of ABBV?
- Unparalleled scale of $61.16 billion in revenue gives it negotiating leverage and staying power in an industry with high barriers to entry
- ABBV is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
- Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
At $224.10 per share, AbbVie trades at 15.1x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Coastal Financial (CCB)
Five-Year Return: +304%
Pioneering the intersection of traditional banking and financial technology in the Pacific Northwest, Coastal Financial (NASDAQ:CCB) operates as a bank holding company that provides traditional banking services and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions to consumers and businesses.
Why Will CCB Beat the Market?
- Annual net interest income growth of 40.1% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Differentiated product suite results in a Strong performance of its loan book is reflected in its High-yielding loan book and low cost of funds are reflected in its best-in-class net interest margin of 7.1%
- Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 19.6% annually
Coastal Financial is trading at $88.11 per share, or 2.3x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Blackstone (BX)
Five-Year Return: +82.8%
With over $1 trillion in assets under management and investments spanning real estate, private equity, credit, and hedge funds, Blackstone (NYSE:BX) is a global alternative asset manager that invests capital on behalf of pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors.
Why Is BX on Our Radar?
- Annual revenue growth of 16.4% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Efficiency rose over the last five years as its fee-related earnings increased by 19.3% per year
- Incremental sales over the last two years boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 18.7% outstripped its revenue performance
Blackstone’s stock price of $129.57 implies a valuation ratio of 19.9x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.