Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever. Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.
The risks that can come from buying these assets is precisely why we started StockStory - to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. That said, here are three growth stocks expanding their competitive advantages.
Veeva Systems (VEEV)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +15.3%
Originally named "Verticals onDemand" before rebranding in 2009, Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) provides cloud software, data solutions, and consulting services that help life sciences companies develop and bring products to market more efficiently.
Why Could VEEV Be a Winner?
- Software platform has product-market fit given the rapid recovery of its customer acquisition costs
- Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong trailing 12-month operating margin of 26.9%, and its profits increased over the last year as it scaled
- VEEV is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
Veeva Systems’s stock price of $295.16 implies a valuation ratio of 14.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
GE Aerospace (GE)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +22%
One of the original 12 companies on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, General Electric (NYSE: GE) is a multinational conglomerate providing technologies for various sectors including aviation, power, renewable energy, and healthcare.
Why Should You Buy GE?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 15.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends
- Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities
GE Aerospace is trading at $307.29 per share, or 45.4x 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.
Paymentus (PAY)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +44.3%
Founded in 2004 to simplify the complex world of bill payments, Paymentus (NYSE: PAY) provides a cloud-based platform that helps utilities, municipalities, and service providers automate billing and payment processes.
Why Is PAY a Top Pick?
- Impressive 39% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 86.3% outpaced its revenue gains
At $35.83 per share, Paymentus trades at 48.7x 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.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
Donald Trump’s April 2025 "Liberation Day" tariffs sent markets into a tailspin, but stocks have since rebounded strongly, proving that knee-jerk reactions often create the best buying opportunities.
The smart money is already positioning for the next leg up. Don’t miss out on the recovery - check out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% 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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