Best Growth Stocks to Buy 2026

Updated  •  Authored by MarketsHost Research  •  AI-reviewed by Claude (Anthropic) + ChatGPT (OpenAI)

These stocks show 15%+ revenue growth combined with positive AI grades from Claude and ChatGPT, indicating companies with strong growth trajectories.

This page lists 50 US-listed stocks screened from a universe of 4,500+ companies analysed daily from SEC EDGAR 10-K and 10-Q filings. Both Claude and ChatGPT independently rate every company; the picks below are sorted by combined AI confidence. Updated June 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM UTC.

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Updated 2026

Top 50 Growth stocks

NVDA
NVIDIA CORP
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A+ 90% confidence
ROE 29.8%
Net margin 71.5%
Debt/eq 0.04x
Rev growth 65.5%
ANET
Arista Networks, Inc.
Computer Communications Equipment
A 90% confidence
ROE 7.6%
Net margin 37.8%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 28.6%
CRDO
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A+ 90% confidence
ROE 16.4%
Net margin 33.8%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 126.3%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A 88% confidence
ROE 19%
Net margin 40.1%
Debt/eq 0.74x
Rev growth 23.9%
MA
Mastercard Inc
Services-Business Services, NEC
A+ 88% confidence
ROE 57.8%
Net margin 46.2%
Debt/eq 2.56x
Rev growth 16.4%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
A 88% confidence
ROE 13.1%
Net margin 56.9%
Debt/eq 0.16x
Rev growth 15.1%
NFLX
NETFLIX INC
Services-Video Tape Rental
A+ 87% confidence
ROE 17%
Net margin 43.1%
Debt/eq 0.43x
Rev growth 15.9%
MU
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A 87% confidence
ROE 26.3%
Net margin 50.7%
Debt/eq 0.13x
Rev growth 48.9%
PTC
PTC INC.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A 86% confidence
ROE 19.6%
Net margin 51.9%
Debt/eq 0.3x
Rev growth 19.2%
LLY
ELI LILLY & Co
Pharmaceutical Preparations
A 86% confidence
ROE 23.7%
Net margin 37.4%
Debt/eq 1.26x
Rev growth 44.7%
DXCM
DEXCOM INC
Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus
A 86% confidence
ROE 6.7%
Net margin 16.7%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 15.6%
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
A 86% confidence
ROE 11%
Net margin 47.5%
Debt/eq 0.24x
Rev growth 22.2%
ADI
ANALOG DEVICES INC
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A 85% confidence
ROE 5.9%
Net margin 29.6%
Debt/eq 0.21x
Rev growth 16.9%
YOU
Clear Secure, Inc.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A+ 85% confidence
ROE 20.9%
Net margin 15.3%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 16.9%
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A+ 85% confidence
ROE 10.3%
Net margin 53.3%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 56.2%
KNSL
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
A+ 85% confidence
ROE 5.7%
Net margin 24.1%
Debt/eq 0.11x
Rev growth 18%
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
Electronic Components, NEC
A 85% confidence
ROE 9.2%
Net margin 14.7%
Debt/eq 0.69x
Rev growth 27.7%
ISRG
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC
Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies
A 85% confidence
ROE 4.7%
Net margin 29.6%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 20.5%
EVER
EverQuote, Inc.
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
A 84% confidence
ROE 7.8%
Net margin 9.8%
Debt/eq 0.03x
Rev growth 38.5%
DUOL
Duolingo, Inc.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A 84% confidence
ROE 3.1%
Net margin 14.9%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 38.7%
RMBS
RAMBUS INC
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A 84% confidence
ROE 4.3%
Net margin 33.2%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 27.1%
ELTP
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/
Pharmaceutical Preparations
A 84% confidence
ROE 32.9%
Net margin 24.4%
Debt/eq 0.02x
Rev growth 48.4%
DAVEW
Dave Inc./DE
Finance Services
A 84% confidence
ROE 55.5%
Net margin 35.3%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 59.7%
BEIGF
BeOne Medicines Ltd.
Pharmaceutical Preparations
A 84% confidence
ROE 6.6%
Net margin 5.4%
Debt/eq 0.19x
Rev growth 40.2%
ALL-PJ
ALLSTATE CORP
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
A 84% confidence
ROE 33.6%
Net margin 15.2%
Debt/eq 0.24x
Rev growth 1706.4%
ALAB
Astera Labs, Inc.
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A 83% confidence
ROE 5.4%
Net margin 26%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 115.1%
RDDT
Reddit, Inc.
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation
A 83% confidence
ROE 6.4%
Net margin 30.7%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 69.4%
NOW
ServiceNow, Inc.
Services-Prepackaged Software
A 83% confidence
ROE 4%
Net margin 12.4%
Debt/eq 0.13x
Rev growth 20.9%
VEEV
VEEVA SYSTEMS INC
Services-Prepackaged Software
A 82% confidence
ROE 3.6%
Net margin 29.6%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 16.3%
CRMD
CorMedix Inc.
Pharmaceutical Preparations
A 82% confidence
ROE 8.8%
Net margin 30.3%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 617%
ELA
Envela Corp
Retail-Jewelry Stores
A 82% confidence
ROE 11.6%
Net margin 9%
Debt/eq 0.13x
Rev growth 33.6%
KRYS
Krystal Biotech, Inc.
Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances)
A 82% confidence
ROE 4.4%
Net margin 48.1%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 33.9%
ADUS
Addus HomeCare Corp
Services-Home Health Care Services
A 82% confidence
ROE 2.2%
Net margin 6.9%
Debt/eq 0.08x
Rev growth 23.2%
APH
AMPHENOL CORP /DE/
Electronic Connectors
A 82% confidence
ROE 6.7%
Net margin 12.2%
Debt/eq 1.19x
Rev growth 51.7%
SCCO
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/
Metal Mining
A 82% confidence
ROE 13.4%
Net margin 37.1%
Debt/eq 0.57x
Rev growth 17.4%
ALNY
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Pharmaceutical Preparations
A 82% confidence
ROE 39.8%
Net margin 8.4%
Debt/eq 0.86x
Rev growth 65.2%
AL
AIR LEASE CORP
Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, NEC
A 82% confidence
ROE 12.8%
Net margin 36.1%
Debt/eq 2.33x
Rev growth 810.5%
BRK-B
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
A 82% confidence
ROE 9.3%
Net margin 18%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 50.2%
FIVE
FIVE BELOW, INC
Retail-Variety Stores
A 81% confidence
ROE 5.3%
Net margin 9.6%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 22.9%
NBIX
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC
Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances)
A 81% confidence
ROE 5.8%
Net margin 24.3%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 21.4%
KLAC
KLA CORP
Optical Instruments & Lenses
A 81% confidence
ROE 59.5%
Net margin 35%
Debt/eq 1.01x
Rev growth 23.9%
AMD
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC
Semiconductors & Related Devices
A 80% confidence
ROE 2.1%
Net margin 13.5%
Debt/eq 0.04x
Rev growth 16011.2%
HG
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
A 80% confidence
ROE 8%
Net margin 28.6%
Debt/eq 0.06x
Rev growth 24.7%
GRMN
GARMIN LTD
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys
A 80% confidence
ROE 4.4%
Net margin 23.1%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 15.1%
EAT
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC
Retail-Eating Places
A 80% confidence
ROE 87.7%
Net margin 8.3%
Debt/eq 1.05x
Rev growth 21.9%
MDT
Medtronic plc
Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus
A 80% confidence
ROE 7.3%
Net margin 13.4%
Debt/eq 0.57x
Rev growth 6463%
BLLN
BillionToOne, Inc.
Services-Medical Laboratories
A 79% confidence
ROE 3.6%
Net margin 16.6%
Debt/eq 0.18x
Rev growth 100%
APPF
APPFOLIO INC
Services-Prepackaged Software
A 79% confidence
ROE 9%
Net margin 16.2%
Debt/eq 0.1x
Rev growth 19.7%
HCIIP
HCI Group, Inc.
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
A 79% confidence
ROE 28.7%
Net margin 33.2%
Debt/eq 0.03x
Rev growth 20.1%
FMCB
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
National Commercial Banks
A 79% confidence
ROE 14.5%
Net margin 33.5%
Debt/eq 0x
Rev growth 27.5%

What are growth stocks?

A growth stock is a company expanding revenue and earnings significantly faster than the broader market — typically 15% or more year-over-year. Growth stocks reinvest profits into product development, sales, and market expansion rather than paying dividends. Our AI screens for growth companies that combine high revenue expansion with positive grades from both Claude and ChatGPT, ensuring growth is real and sustainable rather than masking deteriorating margins or unprofitable expansion.

How our AI identifies growth stocks

From the 4,500-stock universe we filter by year-over-year revenue growth above 15% (calculated from the latest 10-K or 10-Q vs the prior year period) AND an A+ or A grade from both Claude and ChatGPT. Stocks where revenue is growing but margins are collapsing typically receive B or below grades and are excluded — protecting against unprofitable growth.

Methodology authored by: MarketsHost Research Team. Stock data sourced from SEC EDGAR 10-K and 10-Q filings. AI analysis by Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI). Last methodology review: June 10, 2026.

Key metrics we analyse for growth stocks

These are the fundamental indicators our AI weighs when ranking growth stocks. All values are sourced from SEC EDGAR financial filings.

Revenue Growth (YoY)

Year-over-year sales expansion. Above 15% qualifies for this list; above 30% is exceptional.

Gross Margin Trend

Stable or expanding gross margins indicate the growth is profitable, not bought through discounting.

Free Cash Flow

Self-funded growth (positive FCF) is more durable than growth requiring constant capital raises.

R&D Intensity

Companies investing meaningfully in R&D typically sustain growth longer than those that don't reinvest.

How to find growth stocks using SEC fundamentals

  1. Filter for 15%+ revenue growth. Year-over-year, not sequential quarter-over-quarter which can be seasonally distorted.
  2. Verify AI grade. A+ or A grade from both AI models filters out unprofitable growth stories.
  3. Check margin direction. Growing revenue with shrinking margins is a yellow flag — check the stock detail page for margin trends.
  4. Confirm cash flow funding. Self-funded growth via positive FCF is healthier than growth requiring constant equity issuance.
  5. Size positions for volatility. Growth stocks are more volatile than the market. Use smaller position sizes than for stable dividend payers.

Key terms and definitions

Common terms used throughout our analysis of growth stocks.

Revenue Growth
Year-over-year change in total sales. The headline number for growth investing.
Rule of 40
For software companies: revenue growth % + profit margin % should exceed 40%. Balances growth and profitability.
TAM
Total Addressable Market — the upper limit of revenue if a company captured all potential customers.

Compare investment strategies

How growth stocks compare to other AI-analysed stock strategies on MarketsHost.

Strategy Primary metric Best for Risk profile
Top Rated Dual AI consensus High conviction picks Moderate
Undervalued ROE + net margin Long-term value investors Lower
Growth Revenue growth ≥15% Aggressive growth seekers Higher
Dividend Active dividend payments Income investors Lower
High ROE Return on equity ≥20% Quality investors Moderate
Low Debt Debt/equity ≤0.5 Conservative investors Lower

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a good growth stock?

Consistent revenue growth (15%+ annually), expanding or stable margins, strong market position, reinvestment in R&D, and positive AI grades based on SEC filings.

Are growth stocks riskier?

Generally yes. Growth expectations are priced in, so missing targets can cause larger price drops. AI considers risk factors in its fundamental analysis.

How is revenue growth calculated?

Year-over-year revenue growth is calculated from SEC 10-K annual reports and 10-Q quarterly filings — comparing the latest period to the same period one year prior.

Growth vs value stocks — which perform better?

Both have merit. Growth stocks tend to outperform in bull markets and lower-rate environments; value stocks hold up better in rising-rate or recession environments. Most diversified portfolios include both.

What revenue growth rate is exceptional?

Above 30% YoY for established companies is exceptional. Early-stage software/biotech can exceed 50%. Sustainability matters more than peak growth — a stock growing 20% for ten years beats one growing 60% for two years.

Do growth stocks pay dividends?

Rarely. Growth companies reinvest profits to fund expansion. If you want both growth and income, look for established growers like the FAANG cohort that pay modest dividends.

How does AI distinguish profitable growth from unprofitable growth?

By looking at gross margin, operating margin, and free cash flow trends alongside revenue. A company growing revenue 50% but burning cash is graded lower than one growing 20% with expanding margins.

Are AI growth stocks included?

Yes — companies in cloud, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure often qualify. Use the sect-cloud and sect-semiconductor pages to focus on the AI theme specifically.

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Disclaimer: AI grades are based on SEC filings and fundamental analysis. They are not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.