3 Market-Beating Stocks to Target This Week

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. On that note, here are three market-beating stocks that could turbocharge your returns.

Stride (LRN)

Five-Year Return: +176%

Formerly known as K12, Stride (NYSE:LRN) is an education technology company providing education solutions through digital platforms.

Why Will LRN Outperform?

1. Rapid growth in enrollments demonstrates strong market adoption
2. Free cash flow margin grew by 7.4 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
3. Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities

At $61.09 per share, Stride trades at 7.5x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .

Napco (NSSC)

Five-Year Return: +164%

Protecting everything from schools to government facilities since 1969, Napco Security Technologies (NASDAQ:NSSC) manufactures electronic security devices, access control systems, and communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems.

Why Are We Bullish on NSSC?

1. Impressive 13.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
2. Strong free cash flow margin of 18.6% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently, and its improved cash conversion implies it’s becoming a less capital-intensive business
3. Returns on capital are climbing as management makes more lucrative bets

Napco is trading at $40.96 per share, or 29.5x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Ameriprise Financial (AMP)

Five-Year Return: +144%

Founded in 1894 and spun off from American Express in 2005, Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) provides financial planning, wealth management, asset management, and insurance products to help individuals and institutions achieve their financial goals.

Why Do We Love AMP?

1. Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
2. Impressive 35.5% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years indicates it’s building equity value this cycle
3. Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

Ameriprise Financial’s stock price of $474.12 implies a valuation ratio of 11.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Stocks We Like Even More

If your portfolio success hinges on just 4 stocks, your wealth is built on fragile ground. You have a small window to secure high-quality assets before the market widens and these prices disappear.

Don’t wait for the next volatility shock. Check out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).

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-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today

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