In this article, we will look at the 10 Best Fast Growth Stocks to Invest In Now.
Fast-growth stocks are getting a fresh look as the market no longer only looks at a small group of mega-cap names. Investors are now paying more attention to companies that can put up strong earnings growth, especially when that growth is tied to durable themes.
That is also the message coming through in institutional commentary. Capital Group says the market now offers a “broadening opportunity set” and points investors toward “dynamic growth potential,” which helps explain why growth screens are widening beyond the usual names. Fidelity goes further, saying “AI will be the defining theme for equity markets in 2026” and that the “powerful earnings growth trend” it has created should “continue into 2026.” These suggest that the growth trade has real support, tied to companies turning big technology and infrastructure spending into actual revenue. Janus Henderson adds an important caution, arguing there could be “greater differentiation among winners and losers,” with “revenue-generating opportunities” becoming the real dividing line.
Put together, the case for fast growth stocks is about finding companies that still have runway in their revenue curve and are exposed to themes the market continues to fund. That brings us to the 10 Best Fast Growth Stocks to Invest In Now.
Our Methodology
We used the Finviz screener to identify stocks that are forecasted to grow their earnings by over 30% annually in the next 5 years. We then limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. These stocks are also popular among analysts and elite hedge funds.
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10. Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL)
On April 21, 2026, Land & Buildings Investment Management released a white paper on Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) titled “Compensation Plan Hubris: Why Welltower’s Ten-Year Executive Program Is Likely to Lead to Inferior Shareholder Returns,” analyzing the Ten-Year Executive Continuity and Alignment Program adopted on October 26, 2025. The firm said the plan could shift significant value from shareholders to management and suggested investors consider selling shares. Jonathan Litt called it “the most aggressive executive compensation structure in public REIT history” and pointed to the lack of a binding shareholder vote following a 52% say-on-pay result, adding that removing CEO Shankh Mitra for poor performance would trigger a $500 million payout. Land & Buildings said it has taken a significant short position.
Last month, Wells Fargo raised its price target on Welltower Inc. to $228 from $218 and maintained an Overweight rating, citing senior housing as a preferred REIT segment with same-store net operating income growth in 2026 expected to approximate or exceed 2025 levels. The firm also remains constructive on skilled nursing facilities but noted near-term caution around state budget allocations tied to Medicaid.
Similarly, Mizuho raised its price target on Welltower Inc. to $231 from $216 and kept an Outperform rating, pointing to improving fundamentals in the senior housing sector.
Welltower Inc. focuses on housing and healthcare infrastructure for aging populations across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
9. Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC)
On April 21, 2026, Barclays analyst Tom O’Malley raised the price target on Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) to $405 from $325 and maintained an Overweight rating after increasing estimates for the hard disk drive market. Tom O’Malley said industry dynamics and a focus on lower capital spending could support a “more permanent” share re-rating.
A day earlier, UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri raised the firm’s price target to $350 from $285 and kept a Neutral rating. Timothy Arcuri expects results near the top end of Q3 guidance, driven by higher ASPs and strong hyperscaler demand, with further improvement in Q4 supported by pricing gains and margin expansion. The firm noted that while near-term fundamentals remain supported by capacity and demand trends, HDD stocks are still cyclical, with a longer-term downcycle now pushed to at least late 2028.
Meanwhile, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee raised the firm’s price target on Western Digital Corporation to $400 from $320 and maintained an Overweight rating as part of a Q1 preview across the hardware and networking group. Samik Chatterjee said AI infrastructure investments across servers, switches, copper interconnects, and optical are expected to drive upside for AI-related suppliers in Q1, while the firm also downgraded four names and opened “positive catalyst watches” on CDW and Seagate.
Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions based on hard disk drive technology across global markets.
8. Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER)
In February, Teradyne Robotics A/S, a subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER), filed a copyright infringement case in Germany against Elite Robots Deutschland GmbH, alleging unauthorized use of Universal Robots’ software. On April 20, 2026, the Regional Court of Hamburg issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting Elite Robots Germany from offering or distributing the software and related products in Germany until further notice. The court also required the company to provide detailed information on the infringement, including the disclosure of customers. Teradyne Robotics said it may pursue legal action against distributors and partners that continue to offer the software. Jean-Pierre Hathout said the company is “pleased with this ruling” and believes it has “irrefutable evidence of copyright infringement,” calling the decision a sign of a strong case.
Also on April 20, 2026, UBS raised its price target on Teradyne, Inc. to $440 from $325 and maintained a Buy rating after updating its model ahead of quarterly results.
On April 15, 2026, Teradyne, Inc. acquired TestInsight, a provider of semiconductor test development, validation, and conversion software. The company said the addition of TestInsight’s tools and team is expected to support faster development of test solutions on its platforms and improve time to ramp for complex AI devices. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Teradyne’s support for customer design-in activities and reduce time to market for AI and data center applications. TestInsight will continue to support existing customers across all ATE platforms and maintain its OEM and partner relationships.
Teradyne, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells automated test systems and robotics products globally.
7. Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROKU)
On April 21, 2026, Guggenheim raised its price target on Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROKU) to $130 from $115 and maintained a Buy rating. The firm said reaching 100M streaming households, along with the company’s updated segment disclosure separating Advertising and Subscriptions, supports its “strategic evolution thesis.”
On April 16, 2026, Baird raised its price target on Roku, Inc. to $130 from $120 previously and kept an Outperform rating on the shares, updating its model after the company surpassed 100M streaming households.
A day earlier, Roku said it has reached 100M streaming households globally, marking a milestone tied to the continued shift toward streaming as the primary way people watch TV. The company noted that households access its platform through Roku streaming players, Roku-branded TVs, and partner-built Roku TV models, all running on the Roku OS and centered around the Roku Home Screen.
Roku, Inc. operates a TV streaming platform in the United States and internationally.
6. Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL)
On April 20, 2026, RBC Capital raised its price target on Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) to $170 from $115 and maintained an Outperform rating as part of a broader note on the Amazon–Anthropic agreement, which includes up to 5GW of new capacity from AWS. The firm said the development is a positive for AWS suppliers and increases conviction in 2027 estimates as well as longer-term growth expectations.
On April 15, 2026, Stifel analyst Tore Svanberg raised the firm’s price target on Marvell Technology, Inc. to $140 from $120 and kept a Buy rating, noting that volatility in AI-related names continues to present buying opportunities for long-term investors focused on technological innovators. Tore Svanberg added that premium valuations across AI-exposed names remain supported by the segment’s secular growth.
Last month, following the announcement of a strategic agreement between Marvell and Nvidia, under which Nvidia will invest $2B to collaborate on telecom and data center AI development, Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer described the deal as “a vote of confidence” in Marvell’s role as a core AI partner in ASIC and connectivity. Rick Schafer said the partnership expands Nvidia’s AI ecosystem through the integration of custom XPU with NVLink Fusion for high-performance scale-up networking and reiterated Outperform ratings on both companies.
Marvell Technology, Inc. provides data infrastructure semiconductor solutions from the data center core to the network edge across multiple global markets.
5. CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)
On April 14, 2026, BTIG analyst Jake Fuller lowered the price target on CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) to $55 from $60 and maintained a Buy rating as part of a Q1 preview in residential real estate. Jake Fuller said the firm is pushing out expectations for a recovery in existing home sales and noted a less favorable setup, with a cloudy outlook expected to weigh on 2026 expectations.
Similarly, Stephens analyst Brett Huff lowered the price target on CoStar Group, Inc. to $50 from $70 and kept an Overweight rating following a Reuters report that activist Third Point exited its position and dropped its proxy fight. Brett Huff said the move reflected lower confidence in the core business but added that the impact of earlier activist efforts remains “nonetheless a positive.”
Earlier, Reuters reported that Third Point will not pursue a proxy fight against CoStar Group after concluding that efforts to push the company to refocus on its core business may not be sufficient to improve performance. Daniel Loeb said, “We no longer believe that our original thesis holds true today and have disposed of our position in its entirety.”
CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplace services to real estate and related business communities globally.
4. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL)
On April 21, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) hired J.P. Morgan to arrange a financing package of around €5B ($5.89B) to support a takeover bid for Puig. The companies said last month they were exploring a combination that would bring brands such as Tom Ford, Carolina Herrera, Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Clinique under one group to form the largest premium beauty player.
On April 16, 2026, JPMorgan lowered its price target on The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to $98 from $121 and maintained an Overweight rating, while removing the stock from its Analyst Focus List ahead of earnings. The firm cited a growing number of announced and potential deals as reducing visibility, but said the current valuation still presents an attractive entry point.
Earlier in April, BofA lowered its price target on The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to $120 from $130 and kept a Buy rating after the company confirmed discussions with Puig. The firm noted upcoming results from Puig on April 28 and Estee Lauder on May 1 could provide further detail on a potential transaction, and estimates a 100% equity deal would be about 25% EPS accretive at current share levels.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide.
3. Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ)
On April 19, 2026, Barclays analyst Etzer Darout raised the price target on Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) to $225 from $224 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares as part of a Q1 preview across the small and mid-cap biotechnology group.
Earlier in April, Raymond James resumed coverage of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) with an Outperform rating and a $227 price target, saying the story has moved beyond the “it looks inexpensive/fairly valued, but where can I get upside?” view, citing improved visibility into the tail value of the Epidiolex franchise and “highly competitive” data from zanidatamab in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
Last month, Piper Sandler raised its price target on Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) to $232 from $219 and maintained an Overweight rating, noting the company trades at about seven times EV/2026E EBITDA while offering visibility into double-digit top-line growth starting in 2027. The firm added that while competition around the oxybate franchise remains a factor, it does not expect it to materially affect the company’s overall growth outlook.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) develops and commercializes pharmaceutical products across the United States, Europe, and international markets.
2. NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE:NTST)
On April 21, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE:NTST) to $24 from $22 and maintained an Overweight rating. The firm said the company’s investment outlook is improving, pointing to higher net investment guidance of $400M–$600M and a pipeline that appears fully funded. While AFFO guidance increases are partly offset by dilution from equity issuance, Cantor Fitzgerald noted the portfolio remains fully leased with no notable credit issues, supporting a constructive setup and potential for further upside revisions.
Similarly, Stifel raised its price target on NETSTREIT Corp. to $22.25 from $21 and kept a Buy rating following Q1 results that came in line with its estimates.
On April 19, 2026, NETSTREIT reported Q1 AFFO of 34c, matching the 34c consensus estimate. Mark Manheimer said the company delivered a “strong start to the year” with a record level of net investments, citing disciplined sourcing and underwriting alongside an attractive acquisitions market. Mark Manheimer also noted that a strengthened balance sheet, supported by $314M of gross forward equity sales, led to increases in both 2026 net investment guidance and the midpoint of 2026 AFFO per share guidance.
NETSTREIT Corp. is a real estate investment trust focused on single-tenant net lease retail properties across the United States.
1. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)
On April 19, 2026, Stifel raised its price target on Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) to $320 from $280 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said its processor coverage sits at “distinctly different points on the AI infrastructure adoption curve,” but noted a shared backdrop where compute demand, both accelerated and general purpose, is running materially ahead of prior forecasts.
On April 15, 2026, Bernstein raised its price target on Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. to $265 from $235 previously and kept a Market Perform rating on the shares, adjusting estimates to reflect stronger server trends, weaker PC assumptions, and a new AI deal with Meta.
Earlier, Wells Fargo added Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. to its Q2 Tactical Ideas List, citing a favorable setup into Q1 results driven by continued strength in EPYC server CPU demand and additional GW-scale AI GPU announcements. The firm also pointed to the July Accelerating AI event as a potential catalyst and maintains an Overweight rating with a $345 price target.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. operates as a semiconductor company with segments in Data Center, Client and Gaming, and Embedded.
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