Top Growth Stock picks for 2020
Here are My Top Growth Stock Picks for 2020.
I do own all of these stocks but two.
- FORTINET
- NETFLIX
- MIMECASE
- TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
- IDEXX
- CHEWY
- GENPACT
This chart provides a summary of data I look at when evaluating growth stocks-Things like
- EPS growth (quarterly and yearly basis)
- Return on Equity
- Predicted EPS growth
- Cash Flow Growth Rate
- Revenue Trends
Growth Stocks
Fortinet
Fortinet is a Cyber Security stock with the following stats:
Quarter to Quarter EPS growth of 76.47%
5 yr cash flow growth rate of 52.4%
22.07% Revenue growth Q to Q
35.56% Return on Equity.
FORTINET is an extremely well managed company with very little debt on their books. It is a CASH FLOW KING!
MIMECAST
MIME: Mimecast is an EMAIL SECURITY company. They do a lot of work with Microsoft products.
29.2% Year to Year EPS growth
21.57% 5 year Cash Flow Growth Rate.
This stock has an even higher EPS growth rate year over year than Fortinet. In addition, it beats it out in the Revenue growth department. Another thing you can’t see in this chart is that the companies MARGINS are increasing, which is a good sign as well.
NETFLIX
What can I say, Netflix is one of my all-time favorite stocks; I am up over 60% in this stock. The main reason I started investing in Netflix was because I saw that the Cash Flow growth rate was incredible. Over five years it has increased its CF growth rate 44%. INCREDIBLE! You can also see from the chart above that NFLX is putting up some HUGE growth numbers, over 100% Quarter to Quarter. Return on Equity is fantastic, so the company is managing itself well and revenues continue to increase. I believe Netflix is positioned well during COVID-19. I simply hope they are able to film more and more movies without too much interruption. Lastly, I believe NFLX has shown that its competitors are no match for it, DIS didn’t take its market share (for many obvious reasons).
I no longer own FB, I swing trade it from time to time. At the same time, it’s hard to deny that its book look wonderful. Just look at the Cash Flow and Revenues, not to mention the great EPS growth rate quarter to quarter. Once again, I think Facebook is one of those stocks you can count on to get you through COVID-19 unscathed. Despite a recent mix up with large companies that no longer want to use the company for advertisement, I believe FB is going to be okay without them. FB has a HUGE number of advertisers, it’s a place they need to be.
GENPACT
Genpact is more of a slow grower, it’s not a 100% growth stock. It’s been around for a long time and is a well diversified company. Its primary business of course is analytics. 41.94 EPS growth Q2Q is pretty incredible for a company with this history. 23% projected growth next year is another reason I put this on my growth stock list. At these prices, I believe the company is seriously undervalued. I’m currently buying more of this stock.
IDEXX
Idexx is involved in the veterinary product business. Between this and Chewy, you could be on the start to a PET ETF :). Once again, you can see that this one has some slower EPS and revenue growth numbers than many of the others. However, a hefty 21% projected growth for next year. I think this will be a fine company to own in the future. Disclaimer-I do not own this one, at the moment I find the valuation to be just a bit high.
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
This is another one that is more of a slower grower. It’s revenues have slowed and is only projected to grow 8.52% next year. At the same time, I feel the company has a nice moat. 68% increase in EPS quarter over quarter, so maybe it can keep that going and beat expectations with its growth
CHEWY
Chewy is one of my favorite stocks right now, our little cats love this company. With COVID-19 still running rampart, I think ordering pet supplies through the mail is here to stay. I do have some concerns with the company, the main one being how many shares it’s employees are being reimbursed with. However, look at the gigantic REVENUE growth on this one quarter to quarter…..46%! Analysts are projecting a 57% increase in earnings next year as well. I believe the future looks bright for Chewy. I unfortunately only own a very small portion (1% of my portfolio) so I plan on upping my game in this one before the year is over.
