Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money.

It’s clear there’s a strong connection between sustained earnings growth and hall-of-fame returns. Taking that into account, here are three market-beating stocks that could turbocharge your returns.

Tetra Tech (TTEK)

Five-Year Return: +99.6%

With a 50-year legacy of "Leading with Science" and operations on all seven continents, Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK) provides high-end consulting and engineering services focused on water management, environmental solutions, and sustainable infrastructure for government and commercial clients worldwide.

Why Are We Fans of TTEK?

1. Annual revenue growth of 15.8% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Sales pipeline is in good shape as its backlog averaged 10.2% growth over the past two years
3. Robust free cash flow margin of 9.8% gives it many options for capital deployment

Tetra Tech’s stock price of $36.56 implies a valuation ratio of 24.9x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

BancFirst (BANF)

Five-Year Return: +185%

Operating as a "super community bank" with a decentralized management approach that emphasizes local responsiveness, BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ: BANF) operates as a financial holding company providing commercial banking services to retail customers and small to medium-sized businesses primarily in Oklahoma and Texas.

Why Does BANF Catch Our Eye?

1. Solid 8.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
2. Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 15% outpaced its revenue gains
3. Impressive 11% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years indicates it’s building equity value this cycle

At $122.87 per share, BancFirst trades at 2.3x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA)

Five-Year Return: +370%

With roots dating back to 1898 and a significant expansion through its 2023 acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank, First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQGS:FCNC.A) is a bank holding company that provides financial services to individuals and businesses through its First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company subsidiary.

Why Does FCNCA Stand Out?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 37.8% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was exceptional
2. Share repurchases over the last two years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 23.2% to outpace its revenue gains
3. Annual tangible book value per share growth of 36.8% over the last five years was superb and indicates its capital strength increased during this cycle

First Citizens BancShares is trading at $1,922 per share, or 1.1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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 9 Market-Beating Stocks. 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-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.

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