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Growth stocks refer to shares of companies that are expected to grow at rates significantly above the average for the stock market as a whole. Over the next five years, analysts predict an average EPS growth rate of 8.8% per year for S&P 500 stocks—the best growth stocks are outpacing this benchmark by a multiple of two to three times or more.

However, while there might be potential upsides, it’s essential to remember that growth stocks come with their own set of challenges and risks.

Many growth stocks saw significant declines in 2022. The economy slowed and interest rates rose, delivering a blow to corporate earnings and share prices. Many of these stock prices recovered in 2023, but are sinking once again amidst rising interest rates and fears of an economic recession. This is causing them to trade at attractive long-term valuations once again.

Given this landscape, Forbes Advisor has identified 10 of the best growth stocks based on recent and expected earnings growth. Companies that grow earnings and sales are generally rewarded with higher share prices. As an added bonus, many are trading near their best values in the last five years.

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  • The Best Growth Stocks of December 2023
  • Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT)
  • Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)
  • Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO)
  • New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE)
  • T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)
  • MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)
  • RPC, Inc. (RES)
  • Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN)
  • WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC)
  • ATI Inc. (ATI)
  • Methodology
  • What Are Growth Stocks?
  • What Is Growth Investing?
  • Risks of Growth Investing
  • Growth vs. Value Stocks
  • Growth Stock FAQs
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The Best Growth Stocks of December 2023

Company (ticker)5-Year Avg. EPS Forecast
Planet Fitness (PLNT)197.7%
Nvidia (NVDA)112.8%
Vita Coco (COCO)104.1%
New Fortress Energy (NFE)80.6%
T-Mobile US (TMUS)67.3%
MercadoLibre (MELI)64.3%
RPC (RES)52.0%
Biomarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN)43.0%
WillScot Mobile Mini (WSC)36.8%
ATI (ATI)18.9%

Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+197.7%

Current 1-Year EPS

+91.7%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+32.0%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+197.7%

Current 1-Year EPS

+91.7%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+32.0%

Why We Picked It

Planet Fitness operates fitness facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and a number of other countries.

The company saw impressive earnings growth over the last year, and analysts expect earnings will double on average each year over the next five years. Sales have also been rising since 2021 following a setback during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Planet Fitness has a financial health grade of “C” from Morningstar and a buyback yield of 4.1%. The stock is trading at a forward P/E ratio of 19.3, which is a fair value for this growing company.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+112.8%

Current 1-Year EPS

+222.6%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+44.8%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+112.8%

Current 1-Year EPS

+222.6%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+44.8%

Why We Picked It

Nvidia makes graphic processing units that are commonly used in gaming, artificial intelligence and other computer applications. It is one of the best-performing stocks over the last year.

Analysts expect very strong growth over the next several years, including 222.2% EPS growth in 2023 versus 2022, and 55.3% growth in 2024. It is one of only two companies on this list that has an “A” financial health rating from Morningstar.

Nvidia doesn’t offer dividends but has a buyback yield of 0.7%. Its current P/E ratio is 108.4, with a forward P/E of 26.8. Since 2020, the stock has mostly maintained a P/E above 50, reflecting investors’ confidence in its aggressive growth.

Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+104.1%

Current 1-Year EPS

+388.9%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+104.1%

Current 1-Year EPS

+388.9%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

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Why We Picked It

Vita Coca had its initial public offering in 2021. The company sells coconut water, coconut oil and other coconut-related products around the world.

The company doesn’t yet have three full years of sales since the IPO. However, sales did grow in 2022 versus 2021, and analysts expect higher sales in 2023 than in 2022.

EPS is expected to jump by 428.6% in 2023, followed by 9.5% growth the following year. It has a “B” financial rating from Morningstar.

The company’s current P/E of 54.5, although high, is lower than its 2023 value. Its forward P/E stands at a notable 33.7, making it one of the highest on this list. While its growth might justify this, other stocks on this list offer more attractive valuations.

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+80.6%

Current 1-Year EPS

+39.7%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+80.3%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+80.6%

Current 1-Year EPS

+39.7%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+80.3%

Why We Picked It

New Fortress Energy is an integrated natural gas company, meaning it controls its entire operation from natural gas procurement, liquefaction, shipping and everything in between.

Analysts expect a 254.8% jump in EPS in 2023 compared to 2022 and 67.3% growth in 2024.

The company has a health grade of “C” from Morningstar. It hasn’t been buying back shares, but it does offer a dividend currently yielding 1.3%.

NFE has the lowest forward P/E on this list at 5.7 which is an excellent value for this currently growing company.

T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+67.3%

Current 1-Year EPS

+427.9%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+9.3%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+67.3%

Current 1-Year EPS

+427.9%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+9.3%

Why We Picked It

T-Mobile provides nationwide cell service throughout the United States.

The company has seen rising sales over the last decade, and analysts predict significant yearly earnings growth over the next five years. In fact, analysts are calling for a more than 255% year-over-year EPS increase in 2023, and then 35.0% earnings growth in 2024.

TMUS has a financial health rating of “B” from Morningstar and an excellent buyback yield of 6.8%. When a company aggressively buys back shares, it helps bolster EPS since there are fewer shares outstanding.

The current P/E ratio is 27.8, which is one of the lowest valuations this stock has traded at in the last several years. The forward P/E ratio of 14.1 indicates the stock is currently trading at a good value for its growth.

MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+64.3%

Current 1-Year EPS

+265.7%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+58.5%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+64.3%

Current 1-Year EPS

+265.7%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+58.5%

Why We Picked It

MercadoLibre is like the Amazon.com of Latin America. Providing a wide range of products from various vendors, it operates in 18 different countries. The company also provides shipping, advertising and financing services.

MELI is expected to grow at a rapid pace. In 2022 EPS jumped to $9.57 per share, up from $1.67 in 2021. Analysts expect 111.9% EPS growth in 2023 and 43.3% growth in 2024.

The company has a “B” financial health rating from Morningstar and a buyback yield of 0.5%. MELI also has the second-highest P/E on this list at 84.1, but it has the highest forward P/E on the list at 43.5. Notably, this is the lowest P/E it’s seen in the past five years, indicating the stock seldom trades at a low value.

RPC, Inc. (RES)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+52.0%

Current 1-Year EPS

+68.2%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+35.5%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+52.0%

Current 1-Year EPS

+68.2%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+35.5%

Why We Picked It

RPC provides oilfield services, offering various services and equipment to companies engaged in oil exploration and production. Oil exploration tends to be cyclical in nature, experiencing periods of rising and falling earnings. Despite this cyclicality, analysts predict expanding earnings for RPC for the next several years, including 16.8% EPS growth in 2023 and 7.6% growth in 2024.

The company has a buyback yield of 0.6%, a dividend yield of 1.7% and a “B” financial health rating from Morningstar.

RPC has a forward P/E of 6.6, which is lower than most companies on this list. However, the company’s profitability has been inconsistent, alternating between profitable years and unprofitable ones, rather than showing consistent growth.

Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+43.0%

Current 1-Year EPS

+79.1%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+7.4%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+43.0%

Current 1-Year EPS

+79.1%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+7.4%

Why We Picked It

Biomarin focuses on rare disease therapies with eight drugs on the market and more than a dozen in various stages of research and testing.

The company returned to profitability in 2020, had a losing year in 2021 and was profitable again in 2022. Analysts expect 37.3% EPS growth in 2023 and 138.8% growth in 2024.

The P/E is the highest on this list at 166.8. The forward P/E of 35.4 is more attractive. However, that is also the second-highest forward P/E reading on this list. The company isn’t buying back shares or offering a dividend, but it does have an “A” financial health rating from Morningstar.

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+36.8%

Current 1-Year EPS

+35.7%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+24.7%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+36.8%

Current 1-Year EPS

+35.7%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+24.7%

Why We Picked It

WillScot Mobile provides flexible workspace and storage solutions. The company generates revenue through leasing arrangements.

Analysts expect strong growth over the next several years, including 30.0% EPS growth in 2024. The company has a solid “B” financial health rating from Morningstar, and it has the highest stock buyback yield on the list at 10.9% over the last year.

The P/E ratio of 25.8 is the lowest level in the last five years, and the forward P/E ratio of 17.5 is a good valuation for this growing company.

ATI Inc. (ATI)

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+18.9%

Current 1-Year EPS

+989.5%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+7.2%

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5-Year Avg. Annual EPS Forecast

+18.9%

Current 1-Year EPS

+989.5%

3-Year Avg. Annual Sales

+7.2%

Why We Picked It

ATI is a specialty metal provider for companies in the aerospace, defense and oil and gas industries, among others.

While the company is currently experiencing increased earnings, this stock is in a cyclical industry where earnings tend to rise and fall as opposed to steadily increasing.

The company had negative EPS in 2020 and 2021, followed by a profitable year in 2022, which explains the significant growth over the past year. Analysts expect earnings in 2023 to be 13.1% higher than they were in 2022 and expand by 27.1% in 2024.

ATI has a “C” financial health rating from Morningstar and a share buyback yield of 1.4%. The forward P/E ratio of 14.3 is a fair valuation for the stock, assuming it can deliver on analysts’ expectations.

*All data is sourced from TradeThatSwing, current as of December 8, 2023.
At the time of this writing, the author did not own any of the stocks on this list. The editor owned shares of Nvidia (NVDA).

Methodology

This curated list of the best growth stocks aims to uncover stocks with demonstrated growth metrics that are expected to continue expanding over the next several years.

Every stock on this list trades on a U.S. exchange, has a market cap of at least $500 million and trades at least 500,000 shares per day on average, in addition to the following criteria:

  1. Strong forward growth expectations. Analysts expect at least 20% yearly EPS growth over the next five years, and growth next year is expected to be greater than 0%.
  2. Demonstrated historical growth trends. The company grew earnings by at least 20% over the last year, and current-year earnings are expected to be higher than last year.
  3. Financially healthy. Each company must have a Morningstar financial health rating of A, B or C.
  4. Not issuing shares to grow. The company must have a buyback yield equal to 0% or greater over the last year. This means the company is not issuing shares to finance growth, as issuing shares also dilutes shareholders.

From the stocks that made it through these filtering criteria, the top 10 were selected based on expected earnings growth as well as steadily increasing profits over the last several years.

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What Are Growth Stocks?

Growth stocks are public companies growing their profits, revenue or cash flow at rates well above their competitors and the market at large. Investors choose growth stocks to earn profits from the rapid price appreciation they promise.

Generally, growth stocks are smaller, newer companies disrupting their industry. They tend to offer unique services and products, and frequently develop novel technologies or intellectual property that put them ahead of their competitors.

By and large, growth companies reinvest their earnings and take on debt to expand rapidly. They are constantly ramping up production, acquiring other businesses and hiring lots of new employees to grow their businesses quickly.

What Is Growth Investing?

Growth investing is a strategy that involves identifying stocks to buy based on the long-term expansion potential of their underlying businesses.

Growth investors prioritize a company’s future potential over its current business metrics or fundamental market valuation. Growth investing is generally considered a more offensive investment style than value investing. Growth stocks have historically performed better during periods when interest rates are low or falling and corporate earnings are growing.

Growth investors are often willing to buy stocks with high P/E or P/S ratios based on the expectation that the companies will eventually grow into and beyond their current valuation. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than the broader market, and investors often sell growth stocks during periods of uncertainty in the market.

Risks of Growth Investing

Because most growth stocks price in expectations for future growth, they tend to trade at high valuations relative to their current businesses.

If a growth stock’s price already factors in expectations for strong future growth numbers, even revenue growth that would otherwise impress Wall Street can disappoint growth stock investors and lead to a sell-off. If a growth stock shows signs of slowing or stagnating growth, growth investors can exit a stock all at once, triggering a steep decline.

Growth stocks are also particularly sensitive to rising interest rates. Discounted cash flow models are commonly used by fund managers who value future cash flows lower when the discounted interest rate is higher. In other words, the lower the discount rate, the higher future cash flows are valued today.

Growth vs. Value Stocks

Value stocks are public companies that investors and analysts believe are underpriced based on their current business metrics. Growth stocks are companies that investors believe will deliver better-than-average returns in the future.

Value stocks are typically considered low-risk, low-volatility investments, whereas growth stocks are higher-risk stocks with the potential for much larger upside over time.

Value stocks are considered to be undervalued at current market prices. Growth stocks may be overvalued based on current market prices but are expected to grow and exceed their current valuation.

Generally, value stocks feature attractive fundamental metrics, such as low price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-sales ratios (P/S). Growth stocks often have relatively high P/E and P/S ratios. Value stocks often have profitable businesses and pay relatively high dividend yields. Many growth stocks are unprofitable and pay no dividends.

Growth Stock FAQs

How do you find growth stocks?

When screening for growth stocks, investors look at the following metrics:

Revenue growth. Growth stocks should be seeing rapid expansion in sales. Consider both backward-looking reported sales growth in addition to forward-looking analyst expectations for future sales growth.

Earnings growth. Like with revenue, growth stocks should be demonstrating strong profit growth.

Share price gains. Rapid earnings and sales growth provide a strong foundation for stock performance that outpaces peers.

Sustainable debt load. Growth companies with too much debt can run into trouble and run out of growth. High debt loads are not in and of themselves a bad thing, but a growth company needs to maintain a sustainable level of debt.

Most importantly, growth stocks are companies offering products or services that truly change how people live their lives.

How do you value growth stocks?

Investors use fundamental analysis and financial ratios to uncover a growth stock’s intrinsic value and compare it with the current market price. This can help them determine whether a growth stock is overvalued or undervalued.

Not all growth stocks are good deals. Overvalued growth stocks can decline in value until they reach a price that reflects their fundamentals—avoiding these growth stocks is key.

Why do growth stocks underperform when interest rates rise?

Rising interest rates make it more expensive for growth stocks to borrow money to fund their rapid sales and earnings expansion.

In addition, higher interest rates make future cash flows less valuable. That means that when interest rates rise, future earning growth becomes less valuable in today’s dollars because they must be discounted at a higher rate.

When will growth stocks recover?

The Federal Reserve is committed to raising interest rates until U.S. inflation begins to cool off. That’s bad news for growth stocks, which suffer in a rising rate environment.

Growth stocks may recover when the Fed has achieved its mission to tame inflation and ends rapid interest rate increases. But even then, higher rates could dampen the prospects of growth stocks for years to come.

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