Top 25 Fastest-Growing Stocks
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Growth is the engine of long-term returns. These companies are expanding revenue and earnings at the fastest pace in the market — not just looking backward at what they've already achieved, but forward at what analysts expect. The ranking leans heavily on forward estimates because markets price stocks on future earnings, not past glory. A high growth score means the business is scaling and Wall Street expects that trajectory to continue.
Not all growth is created equal. Revenue growth driven by acquisitions, one-time windfalls, or unsustainable pricing looks identical to organic growth in a single quarter's financial statements, but the market prices them very differently over time. That's why the UQS growth pillar includes a three-year revenue CAGR alongside the trailing twelve-month figure — it distinguishes companies with sustained, compounding growth from those riding a temporary spike. Forward estimates carry 50% of the total growth weight because, at any given moment, a stock's price reflects consensus expectations more than trailing results.
What Is a Growth Stock?
A growth stock is a company whose revenue and earnings are expanding significantly faster than the broader market average. These businesses typically reinvest most of their profits into R&D, hiring, and market expansion rather than paying dividends — prioritizing future scale over near-term shareholder payouts. Growth stocks are most commonly found in technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary sectors where innovation cycles create outsized opportunities.
What separates genuine growth from hype is sustainability. A company that grew 40% last quarter due to a one-time contract is not a growth stock — one that has compounded revenue at 25%+ annually for three years and carries strong forward estimates is. The UQS Growth pillar captures this distinction by weighting both trailing performance and forward analyst consensus estimates, ensuring the ranking reflects durable growth trajectories rather than temporary spikes.
Best Growth Stocks for the Next 5–10 Years
Long-term growth investing requires looking beyond this quarter's earnings beat. The stocks most likely to compound over a 5–10 year horizon share specific characteristics: large addressable markets that are still underpenetrated, proven ability to scale revenue without proportional cost increases, and competitive moats that protect margins as the business grows. Companies with high forward revenue growth estimates backed by a three-year track record of execution tend to outperform those riding a single trend.
The UQS Growth pillar is built for this lens. Forward analyst estimates carry 50% of the total growth weight — capturing where Wall Street expects the business to go, not just where it has been. The 3-year revenue CAGR component filters out one-hit wonders by requiring sustained compounding. For investors focused on the next decade, pairing a high growth score with strong quality and moat scores identifies businesses positioned to grow and defend that growth against competition. The best long-term growth stocks aren't the flashiest — they're the most consistently expanding.
How the Growth Score Is Calculated
The Growth pillar combines five metrics with forward-leaning weights: forward revenue growth from analyst consensus carries the heaviest weight at 30%, followed by trailing twelve-month revenue growth (20%), forward EPS growth (20%), three-year revenue CAGR for durability (15%), and trailing EPS growth (15%). Forward estimates are sourced from analyst consensus data and refreshed daily. The three-year CAGR ensures we're not fooled by a single blowout quarter — sustainable compounders rank higher than one-hit wonders.
How to Read This Growth Ranking
A growth score above 80 signals a company with strong forward momentum backed by analyst consensus and demonstrated historical performance. Scores between 50 and 80 indicate moderate growth that's above market average. Below 50, the company's growth is either decelerating, below analyst expectations, or inconsistent. For growth investors, pair this score with moat to understand whether the growth is defensible.
Best Growth Stocks: Who Made the List and Why
AngloGold Ashanti Plc leads the growth ranking with a score of 100, driven by exceptional forward revenue and EPS estimates from the analyst consensus. In the Basic Materials sector, its combination of historical revenue acceleration and forward projections sets it apart.
NVIDIA Corporation earns a 100 growth score, with particularly strong three-year revenue CAGR demonstrating sustained, compounding expansion rather than a single-quarter spike. Analysts project continued acceleration.
At number three, Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (Basic Materials) scores 100 on growth. What distinguishes it is the convergence of trailing and forward metrics — growth that's not just fast today, but expected to stay fast.
Sezzle Inc. (Financial Services) delivers a 100 growth score, with analyst consensus projecting above-market revenue and earnings expansion.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (Financial Services) delivers a 100 growth score, with analyst consensus projecting above-market revenue and earnings expansion.
Full Growth Ranking: Top 25 Stocks
| # | Stock | Sector | Growth | UQS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AU | Basic Materials | 100 | 84 |
| 2 | NVDA | Technology | 100 | 83 |
| 3 | WDO.TO | Basic Materials | 100 | 81 |
| 4 | SEZL | Financial Services | 100 | 79 |
| 5 | BAM.TO | Financial Services | 100 | 78 |
| 6 | GFI | Basic Materials | 100 | 78 |
| 7 | OGC.TO | Basic Materials | 100 | 78 |
| 8 | KGC | Basic Materials | 100 | 78 |
| 9 | DPM.TO | Basic Materials | 100 | 77 |
| 10 | EDV.TO | Basic Materials | 100 | 77 |
| 11 | HMY | Basic Materials | 100 | 77 |
| 12 | WPM | Basic Materials | 100 | 77 |
| 13 | CDE | Basic Materials | 100 | 76 |
| 14 | PLMR | Financial Services | 100 | 75 |
| 15 | ARGX | Healthcare | 100 | 74 |
| 16 | AEM | Basic Materials | 100 | 73 |
| 17 | KNT.TO | Basic Materials | 100 | 72 |
| 18 | PAAS | Basic Materials | 100 | 72 |
| 19 | LUG.TO | Basic Materials | 100 | 72 |
| 20 | KRYS | Healthcare | 100 | 70 |
| 21 | ASM | Basic Materials | 100 | 69 |
| 22 | OR | Basic Materials | 100 | 69 |
| 23 | FIX | Industrials | 100 | 69 |
| 24 | CDLR | Industrials | 100 | 68 |
| 25 | ERO | Basic Materials | 100 | 68 |
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Browse All StocksFrequently Asked Questions
Why does the growth ranking weight forward estimates so heavily?
Because stock prices are determined by future expectations, not historical results. A company that grew 50% last year but is expected to grow 5% next year is priced very differently from one that grew 20% last year and is expected to grow 30% next year. By giving 50% weight to forward estimates (30% forward revenue + 20% forward EPS), the ranking reflects how the market actually values growth — while still requiring historical proof via trailing metrics and three-year CAGR.
How reliable are analyst growth estimates?
Analyst consensus estimates are imperfect but statistically meaningful. They aggregate the forecasts of multiple professional analysts who cover each stock full-time, and they're updated continuously as new information emerges. Research shows that consensus estimates are generally directionally accurate — they correctly identify which companies will grow faster than others — even when the precise numbers miss. The UQS model uses consensus averages (not individual analyst picks) to smooth out outlier predictions.
Can a company with negative earnings score well on growth?
Yes, if its revenue growth and forward estimates are strong. The growth score weights five metrics independently, so a pre-profit company with 40% revenue growth, strong forward revenue estimates, and a solid three-year CAGR can score well on those three metrics even if EPS-related metrics are null or negative. The scoring system handles null values by redistributing weight to available metrics.
What are aggressive growth stocks?
Aggressive growth stocks are companies growing revenue and earnings at 30%+ annually, typically in emerging industries like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, or cloud computing. They prioritize market share expansion over profitability, reinvesting heavily into R&D and sales. The trade-off is higher volatility — aggressive growth stocks often experience 40-60% drawdowns even during bull markets. In the UQS system, these companies tend to score very high on the Growth pillar but may score lower on Quality (due to thin or negative margins) and Risk (due to higher debt or cash burn). Pairing a high growth score with strong moat and quality scores identifies aggressive growers with the fundamentals to sustain their trajectory.