Here’s a look at today’s fastest-growing stocks expecting over 100% earnings-per-share gains in 2021 or their current fiscal year. Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and crypto stock Silvergate Capital (SI) all make the list. IPOs Endeavor Group (EDR) and TaskUs (TASK) also make the cut.
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Shipping stock Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) tops the list, joined by ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM).
Steel stocks Nucor (NUE) and Steel Dynamics (STLD), as well building sector names Louisiana Pacific (LPX) and Builders FirstSource (BLDR), also meet the criteria for this stock screen.
Further highlighting top growth stocks across a wide range of industries and sectors. the list includes Boot Barn (BOOT), CF Industries (CF) and Weyerhauser (WY). ON Semiconductor (ON) joins AMD stock from the semiconductor sector.
Representing the financial sector, Customers Bancorp (CUBI) and Jefferies Financial (JEF) bankroll a spot among the fastest-growing stocks.
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Stock Screen For Today’s Fastest-Growing Stocks
To make this stock screen of today’s fastest-growing companies, each stock must have a 95 or higher Composite Rating, indicating a passing grade in Stock Checkup. A 95 Composite Rating means each stock is outperforming at least 95% of all stocks in terms of the most important stock-picking traits.
Each of these top growth stocks must also have an EPS Rating and RS Rating above 80 to show strong fundamental and technical strength.
To avoid thinly traded penny stocks, the screen only included the fastest-growing stocks that trade at least 200,000 shares a day on average and have a share price of at least $12.
Boosted by big earnings estimates, several of these top growth stocks have also secured a spot on IBD Stock Lists.
GOOGL stock, AMD, Builders FirstSource, Louisiana Pacific and Customers Bancorp are all on the IBD 50 list of top growth stocks. Endeavor Group, AMD, Nucor, and ON Semiconductor join Builders FirstSource on the IBD Big Cap 20. AMD and Builders FirstSource makes the IBD Sector Leaders screen, while Endeavor Group earns placement on IPO Leaders.
GOOGL Stock Among Top Growth Stocks To Buy And Watch
Created in MarketSmith, this stock screen highlights top growth stocks expecting a 105% to 650% EPS increase in their current fiscal year.
Data as of Dec. 30, 2021
| Company | Symbol | EPS Est Cur Yr % | Comp Rating | EPS Rating | RS Rating | SMR Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Bulk Carriers Corp | SBLK | 3559 | 95 | 90 | 95 | B |
| Endeavor Group Hldg Cl A | EDR | 650 | 99 | 97 | 89 | B |
| ZIM Integ Shipping Svcs | ZIM | 643 | 98 | 84 | 99 | A |
| Nucor Corp | NUE | 615 | 98 | 96 | 95 | A |
| Steel Dynamics Inc | STLD | 462 | 98 | 97 | 87 | A |
| Tronox Holdings plc | TROX | 314 | 97 | 97 | 85 | B |
| Kornit Digital Ltd | KRNT | 310 | 96 | 86 | 93 | B |
| C F Industries Holdings | CF | 302 | 99 | 95 | 97 | B |
| Textainer Group Holdings | TGH | 238 | 99 | 99 | 90 | B |
| O N Semiconductor Corp | ON | 231 | 99 | 93 | 98 | B |
| Nutrien Ltd | NTR | 223 | 99 | 97 | 93 | C |
| Pure Storage Inc Cl A | PSTG | 215 | 99 | 97 | 96 | C |
| Louisiana Pacific Corp | LPX | 212 | 99 | 98 | 96 | A |
| Builders Firstsource Inc | BLDR | 186 | 99 | 99 | 98 | A |
| Boot Barn Holdings Inc | BOOT | 177 | 96 | 99 | 98 | A |
| Weyerhaeuser Co | WY | 158 | 97 | 80 | 82 | A |
| Customers Bancorp Inc | CUBI | 145 | 99 | 93 | 99 | A |
| Arcbest Corporation | ARCB | 140 | 99 | 98 | 99 | B |
| Jefferies Financial Grp | JEF | 135 | 95 | 97 | 89 | A |
| Grid Dynamics Hldgs Cl A | GDYN | 133 | 99 | 97 | 99 | B |
| A M N Healthcare Svcs | AMN | 110 | 98 | 95 | 94 | A |
| Cushman & Wakefield plc | CWK | 110 | 96 | 81 | 92 | C |
| Silvergate Cap Corp Cl A | SI | 109 | 96 | 99 | 95 | A |
| Skyline Champion Corp | SKY | 108 | 99 | 99 | 98 | A |
| Tecnoglass Inc | TGLS | 106 | 99 | 94 | 99 | A |
| Taskus Inc Class A | TASK | 105 | 97 | 97 | 94 | A |
| Advanced Micro Devices | AMD | 105 | 99 | 99 | 97 | A |
| Alphabet Inc Cl A | GOOGL | 105 | 95 | 98 | 92 | A |
3 Key Rules For How To Buy Today’s Fastest-Growing Stocks
Keep in mind that earnings growth is just one factor to track when looking for the best stocks to buy and watch. In addition, make sure to follow these three key rules for how to buy stocks.
While these fast-growing stocks show strong earnings estimates for 2021 or their current fiscal year, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll meet or beat Wall Street expectations or shoot higher if they do. Be sure to have and follow sound buy rules and sell rules.
Following a simple three-step routine helps you stay profitable and protected, and ready to take advantage of today’s fastest-growing stocks when opportunities arise.
Follow Matthew Galgani on Twitter at @IBD_MGalgani.
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