These 3 Buy Rated Growth Stocks Have Been Red Hot

Growth investing is widely popular, a strategy that largely focuses on targeting companies expected to grow their earnings and revenues at above-average rates. It’s a development that commonly leads to outperformance.

Of course, investors should also be aware of the increased volatility these stocks can face, as unforeseen circumstances can quickly hamper their forecasted growth rates. 

For those seeking a group of strong growth stocks, Interactive Brokers IBKR, Roku ROKU, and The Chefs’ Warehouse CHEF could all be considerations. In addition to solid forecasted growth, all three sport a favorable Zacks Rank, reflecting bullish earnings estimate revisions.

Each has shown strong momentum throughout 2026 so far, all outperforming relative to the S&P 500.

IBKR Benefits From Growing Customer Base

Interactive Brokers Group is an automated global electronic brokerage firm providing trade execution, clearing, and custody services to individual and institutional investors. EPS revisions remain bullish across the board, with the stock sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Growth is expected to remain rock-solid for IBKR, with current Zacks Consensus estimates suggesting 18% revenue growth on 23% higher earnings in its current fiscal year, with FY27 estimates suggesting 13% revenue growth on 18% higher earnings.

Interactive Brokers is seeing continued growth as it expands its customer base and overall trading activity remains hot. Higher trading volumes increase commissions, while growing customer balances support net interest income.

CHEF Gains Market Share

The Chefs’ Warehouse, a current Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), is a specialty food distributor serving primarily independent restaurants, fine-dining establishments, hotels, country clubs, and other culinary customers. EPS revisions have seen notable strength over recent months.

The growth outlook remains bullish, underpinned by its current Style Score of ‘A’ for Growth. Our consensus estimates suggest 10.5% revenue growth on 34% higher earnings in its current fiscal year, with FY27 estimates alluding to 8.3% and 23% revenue and earnings growth, respectively.

CHEF’s current growth momentum is being fueled by market share gains, the addition of new foodservice clients, and increased sales of its products to existing customers.

ROKU Increasingly Monetizes Customer Base

Roku, another Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), is a TV streaming technology and advertising company whose Roku OS powers streaming devices and smart TVs. Its business spans its Platform segment, which monetizes viewers through advertising, content distribution, and subscriptions, and its Devices segment, which includes streaming players, Roku-branded TVs, and other hardware.

Roku boasts the most positive growth outlook of the trio, with estimates for its current fiscal year suggesting 18% revenue growth on 366% higher earnings. The growth trajectory continues in FY27, with revenue expected to climb 13.7% paired with 41% earnings growth.  

Roku’s growth story is being driven by stronger monetization of its large streaming audience, with Advertising, Subscription, and Platform results all showing momentum.  Importantly, continued growth in Roku-powered TVs expands the installed base, creating more opportunities to monetize viewers.

Bottom Line

Above-average earnings and revenue growth commonly lead to share outperformance, precisely what we’ve seen with Roku ROKU, Interactive Brokers IBKR, and The Chefs’ Warehouse CHEF throughout 2026.

In addition to strong growth, all three sport a favorable Zacks Rank, reflecting bullish earnings estimate revisions, which are the strongest driver of outperformance.

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