In this article, we will discuss the 11 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Invest in Now
BlackRock highlighted that the trade conflict between the US and China continues to cause major economic disruptions. However, the expectations of a supply-driven contraction in the US are very different from a typical business cycle recession. The hard economic rules binding on policy are expected to limit the damage. Furthermore, the AI mega force has been keeping the firm overweight on the US stocks and positive on developed market stocks, despite the expectations of volatility.
Focus Areas Amidst Tariff Worries
BlackRock believes that some of the sectors are more exposed to tariffs as compared to others, with sectoral differences already at play in the earnings releases for Q1 2025. The companies that are at the forefront of the AI mega force continued to keep fueling the US equity strength, while policy uncertainty significantly impacts the broader market. The leading technology companies managed to exceed the Q1 earnings expectations, highlighted the increasing AI-driven demand, and announced plans to raise investments focused on AI.
Such trends strengthen the fact that how AI mega force continues to persist despite the supply-driven disruptions. As a result, BlackRock has remained positive on developed market (DM) stocks, primarily the US. On the other hand, automakers have been tagged by the firm as the ones most exposed to key supply inputs from China. Furthermore, some of the automakers have highlighted the impact of tariffs in their respective expectations for full-year earnings.
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Franklin Templeton believes that it is of utmost importance to remember that tough economic and/or market phases are finite. Investors who tend to see most of the profits during the recovery are the ones staying the course during the stormy weather. The investment firm continues to see increased potential for a sustained period of small-cap leadership. Considering its metric of choice to gauge index valuations, EV/EBIT, the Russell 2000 is far more attractively valued as compared to the Russell 1000, says Franklin Templeton.
As per the investment manager, the valuation situation becomes even more attractive when consensus earnings growth is included. Notably, growth stocks are the ones capable of increasing their earnings faster as compared to an average business in the respective industry or broader market. At 2024 end, the Russell 2000 was expected to see stronger earnings growth in 2025 as compared to the Russell 1000, based on EPS, added the investment firm.
Amidst such trends, we will now have a look at the 11 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Invest in Now
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Our Methodology
To list the 11 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Invest in Now, we used a screener to shortlist the companies catering to the growth sectors that have 3-year revenue growth of at least ~25%, and that have appreciated significantly on a YTD basis. We also mentioned hedge fund sentiments around each stock, as of Q4 2024. Finally, the stocks were arranged in ascending order of their hedge fund sentiment.
Note: The data was recorded on May 9.
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11 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Invest in Now
11. Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:XERS)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 21
3-Year Revenue Growth: ~51.9%
% Increase on a YTD Basis: ~44.8%
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:XERS) is a biopharmaceutical company that is engaged in developing and commercializing therapies in Illinois. Oppenheimer upped the company’s price target to $7 from $6, keeping an “Outperform” rating on its shares. The firm noted that Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:XERS) reported Q1 2025 total revenue of $60.1 million, topping the firm’s/consensus estimates. For Recorlev®, Q1 2025 net revenues came in at $25.5 million, reflecting a rise of ~141% YoY. This growth was backed by the fact that the average number of patients on Recorlev® increased 124% YoY. For Gvoke®, Q1 2025 net revenue sat at $20.8 million, up by ~26% YoY. Oppenheimer also believes that the company has no apparent tariff threat since the manufacturing is wholly domestic.
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:XERS)’s performance demonstrates sustained momentum throughout its portfolio, led by healthy demand for Recorlev®. Recorlev® has been distinguishing itself as the company’s fastest-growing and now its largest product, gaining traction as a uniquely differentiated therapy for patients with hypercortisolism and endogenous Cushing’s syndrome. Thanks to its strong Q1 2025 performance and healthy momentum in the business, it has tightened FY 2025 total revenue guidance to $260 million – $275 million. This revision is from its previous range of $255 million – $275 million.
10. AnaptysBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAB)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 22
3-Year Revenue Growth: ~28.3%
% Increase on a YTD Basis: ~46.6%
AnaptysBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAB) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focusing on developing antibody product candidates for unmet medical needs in inflammation and immuno-oncology. Leerink Partners analyst David Risinger has maintained a bullish stance on the company’s stock, giving it a Buy rating. The analyst’s rating is backed by factors associated with its strategic collaborations and potential financial gains. The strong increase in sales of Jemperli, a product under AnaptysBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAB)’s collaboration with GSK, demonstrates healthy market performance and future growth potential.
GSK announced robust commercial performance for Jemperli ($220 million in Q1 2025 sales) with more than 15% Q-o-Q growth. Furthermore, there are expectations of receipt of a $75 million commercial sales milestone payment from GSK in either 2025 or 2026 after Jemperli achieves $1 billion in worldwide net sales in a calendar year. The expansion of Jemperli’s market presence, which includes recent approvals in multiple countries, further aids the analyst’s positive outlook. In Q1 2025, the collaboration revenue came in at $27.8 million as compared to $7.2 million in Q1 2024. This rise was off the back of a $11.0 million increase in royalties recognized for sales of Jemperli and $9.6 million in revenue recognized for the Vanda license agreement.
9. ACM Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACMR)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23
3-Year Revenue Growth: ~45.9%
% Increase on a YTD Basis: ~42.5%
ACM Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACMR) is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling single-wafer wet cleaning equipment utilised by semiconductor manufacturers in several manufacturing steps to improve product yield, in fabricating integrated circuits, or chips. Analyst Mark Miller from Benchmark Co. maintained a “Buy” rating on the company’s stock, keeping the price objective at $38.00. The analyst’s rating is backed by its robust financial performance and strategic market positioning. As per the analyst, ACM Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACMR) managed to qualify new tools with major customers, exhibiting robust demand and customer acceptance of its products. Also, the impact of tariffs is expected to be minimal, aiding its positive outlook, opines Miller.
ACM Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACMR) achieved numerous strategic milestones, such as the qualification of its high-temperature SPM tool by a leading logic customer in China and customer acceptance for its backside/bevel etch tool from a US customer. For 2025, ACM Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACMR) anticipates incremental revenue contribution from Tahoe, SPM, and furnace tools, and progress in customer evaluations of Track, PECVD, and panel-level packaging platforms. The company opines that its focused effort on developing world-class tools throughout the customer base can support its efforts for additional major customer wins across global markets.
