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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
3 Magnificent Stocks to Buy in June
Investors can set themselves up for life with a portfolio of well-chosen growth stocks. Investing in companies that are likely to be earning substantially higher revenue and profits in 10 years than they are today will help you multiply your savings. To give you some ideas, three contributors recently selected three stocks that they believe are positioned to deliver excellent returns in the coming years. Here's why they like Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA), and Nike (NYSE: NKE). Riding the e-commerce wave Jennifer Saibil (Shopify): Shopify is the largest e-commerce services provider in the U.S., with about 30% of the market, according to Statista. That gives it a strong moat against the competition, and it's constantly releasing new features and tools to satisfy demand and keep its top position. The company has developed a complete ecosystem offering everything an omnichannel retailer needs to operate. It has moved way past its origins as an e-commerce website developer to offer full commerce services, from back-end management systems to point-of-sale devices for physical retailers. Merchant clients can sign up for whole packages or individual components. That gives it access to large leading companies that might need specific services, and it counts businesses like Kraft Heinz and Mattel as clients. It also has partnerships with major tech players like Amazon and Meta Platforms. Not only has business been good, but revenue also grew in the 2025 first quarter by 27% year over year. It's now been eight quarters of revenue growth above 25%, and profits are also on the rise. Operating income nearly doubled in the first quarter, and free-cash-flow margin expanded from 12% to 15%. Management sees a long runway. E-commerce is still increasing as a percentage of retail sales, providing organic growth opportunities for years. According to eMarketer, e-commerce made up 20.3% of sales last year, and it's expected to increase to 23% by 2027. That represents trillions of dollars, and a large chunk of that will end up in Shopify's system as its millions of merchants benefit. It has many other growth drivers. Its merchants get stronger with time, and that's true across different time periods. Barriers to entry for entrepreneurs continue to come down, and more small businesses create new opportunities for Shopify as the leader in e-commerce. It's expanding its addressable market through increasing its product line, its geographies, and the size of its clients. And its market opportunity increased from $46 billion when it started in 2015 to almost $900 billion by 2023. Shopify stock is down this year as the market has concerns about tariffs, and now is a great time to pick up shares. A multibagger in the making John Ballard (Cava Group): If there's a restaurant stock that has the makings of the next Chipotle, it's Cava. With the stock down 28% year to date, investors have a great opportunity to start a position at a more reasonable valuation. The stock's recent dip can be attributed to its steep valuation entering the year, as Cava continues to report strong financial results. The chain is satisfying a healthy appetite for its Mediterranean-based menu. It just opened 15 net new restaurants last quarter, helping to drive revenue up 28% year over year. And it's important to point out that it is seeing strong growth at existing locations. Same-restaurant sales (comps) surged 10.8% year over year, with guest traffic up 7.5%. Cava is nowhere close to reaching its long-term goal of 1,000 restaurants by 2032. It's in only 26 states but already has a solid operating profit margin of 6.6% on a trailing-12-month basis, and that margin should continue to increase as the business scales up and leverages expenses across a larger store base. The strong growth in comps shows that Cava still has a lot of opportunity to increase sales at existing locations and expand brand awareness. The company is delivering a unique restaurant experience that is getting recognition: It was recently ranked No. 13 out of the 50 most innovative companies as chosen by the business publication Fast Company. Analysts expect earnings to grow at an annualized rate of 36%. This should be a multibagger stock as Cava expands to all 50 states. Nike's comeback could finally arrive Jeremy Bowman (Nike): It's hard to call Nike stock magnificent these days. The company has gone through one of its worst periods in its history, due primarily to increasing competition and strategic errors under its former CEO. Revenue is falling by double digits and is now down 65% from its peak in 2021, steadily declining since then. However, Nike is still the largest sportswear brand in the world. It's not going to fade away into irrelevance, and the company has a number of initiatives under new CEO Elliott Hill that should help return it to growth. These include focusing more on innovation and new products, returning to more tried-and-true marketing methods, and reestablishing relationships with wholesalers after overly focusing on the direct-to-consumer channel. Nike will report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings later this month, and any good news could propel the stock higher. Though the company is facing a challenging macroeconomic climate with changing tariff rates, it appears to be regaining market share in running-shoe sales from Deckers' HOKA brand, which reported slowing growth in its recent earnings report. Nike also said in its last quarter that it had returned to growth in running footwear, driven by the Pegasus 41 and new shoes like the Pegasus Premium. Management also said that it expected revenue growth and gross margin to bottom in the fourth quarter and "begin to moderate there." If Nike can show it's taking steps to recovery and expects improving performance in fiscal 2026, the stock could move higher on the earnings report. While a turnaround won't happen overnight, the first step is earning investor confidence, and Nike can do that later this month when it reports fourth-quarter results. Should you invest $1,000 in Shopify right now? Before you buy stock in Shopify, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Shopify wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $674,395!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $858,011!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor 's total average return is997% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to172%for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 2, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Jennifer Saibil has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Jeremy Bowman has positions in Amazon, Cava Group, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Meta Platforms, Nike, and Shopify. John Ballard has positions in Cava Group. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Deckers Outdoor, Meta Platforms, Nike, and Shopify. The Motley Fool recommends Cava Group and Kraft Heinz and recommends the following options: short June 2025 $55 calls on Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Globe and Mail
19-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
2 Stocks Down 63% and 36% to Buy Right Now
Investors have been treated to a wild series of swings across this year's trading. Pivots on tariff and trade policy, shifting outlooks on interest rate policies, corporate earnings of varying quality, and other factors have all combined to create a stretch of nearly unprecedented volatility for stocks. While the broader market has enjoyed some strong rebound trading lately, there are still many stocks trading at huge discounts compared to their previous highs. If you're looking for investment plays with huge rebound potential, read on to see why two Motley Fool contributors think that taking a buy-and-hold approach to these beaten-down stocks would be a great move right now. Target stock: 63% off of its all-time high Jennifer Saibil (Target): Target (NYSE: TGT) has experienced so many challenges over the past few years that it's hard to keep up. So it isn't surprising that its stock has absolutely tumbled and is now 63% off of its all-time highs. But it's an excellent buying opportunity for the smart investor. Results have been tepid at Target recently, with sales and comparable sales roughly flat in fiscal 2024 (ended Feb. 1). But the company's 1,800+ U.S. stores continue to draw traffic from loyal customers, and there were many signs of life. Traffic was up 1.4% for the year, which means people are still coming to shop at Target, and there's strength in the digital program -- same-day services increased 25% year over year in the fourth quarter. Full-year earnings per share were $8.86, and there's plenty of cash on the balance sheet, so there aren't any worries about Target's ability to keep operating. Part of the problem is that unlike competing retailers Walmart and Costco Wholesale, both of which have large grocery departments, Target's core segments are discretionary items, which customers will naturally cut back on when they're trying to save money. The company is well-positioned to get back to higher growth when the economy is in better shape. Finally, Target has recently become a Dividend King, an exclusive status given to a small group of stocks that have raised their dividends for 50 straight years. Target is now on year 53, which means it has raised its dividend since 1971, and it has kept up its streak through the dot-com bubble, financial crisis, hyperinflation, a global pandemic, and other events. Investors love Dividend Kings because they're super reliable. Dividend Kings don't always have a high yield, though, because their attraction is in their stability and dependability. But at the current low price, Target's stock yields 4.5%, which is incredibly high. High yields often indicate risk, but Target is well established, with an excellent brand name and millions of loyal customers. It's still highly profitable, despite the pressure it's facing. Target is likely to bounce back when the environment is more favorable, and in the meantime, it will cut you a nice check every quarter. Airbnb stock: 36% off its all-time high Keith Noonan (Airbnb): Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) had its initial public offering (IPO) in December 2020 -- right at the peak of travel restrictions and social distancing conditions related to the pandemic. For a company in the travel and property rentals space, the situation presented huge challenges. Airbnb responded deftly to the conditions and quickly became a leaner and more efficient operation. But despite bouncing back from pandemic headwinds, increasing the profitability of its business, and demonstrating high levels of flexibility, the stock hasn't managed to exceed the peak it reached shortly after its IPO -- and it trades down roughly 36% from its valuation peak. Admittedly, the company's growth has slowed substantially. Revenue increased 8% on a currency-adjusted basis in the first quarter -- down from growth of 18% in Q1 2024 and growth of 24% in Q1 2023. After adjusting for the timing of holidays and other calendar differences, the company says that revenue would have been up 11% year over year in this year's first quarter, but the deceleration trend for sales expansion is clear nonetheless. Amid some pricing trends on its rental marketplace that had adverse impacts for the business and moves from competitors, Airbnb has been facing a more challenging growth environment. At the same time, the company has continued to generate tons of free cash flow (FCF) and encouraging margins. The business has generated $4.4 billion in FCF over the trailing-12-month period -- good for a margin of 39%. With such strong FCF margins, Airbnb could see its valuation surge if signs emerge that the company can shore up its sales growth rates. It's now in the process of developing new businesses to operate on top of its core rental platform. With a large and engaged user base, Airbnb has strong foundations that could allow it to successfully branch into new service categories. The stock already looks reasonably valued, and shares could soar if some of the company's expansion bets turn out to be winners. Should you invest $1,000 in Target right now? Before you buy stock in Target, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Target wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $642,582!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $829,879!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor 's total average return is975% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to172%for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 3 Years
The stock market has gotten off to a bumpy start in 2025, with the S&P 500 index down sharply. On the other hand, taking a buy-and-hold approach to great companies on the heels of recent valuation discounts could open the door for patient investors to see very strong returns. With that in mind, read on to see why two Motley Fool contributors think that these stocks below will crush the S&P 500 over the next three years. (Take-Two Interactive): The video game industry is now bigger than the movie industry and the music industry combined, and Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) stands out as a leading player in the space. In fact, Take-Two would be my hands-down, go-to pick if I had to choose the one company most likely to release this next decade's most successful entertainment product. Later this year, the company is scheduled to launch Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), the follow-up to the most profitable entertainment product ever. First released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V has now sold more than 210 million copies. The game has also generated massive amounts of high-margin revenue through in-game purchases made by players of its online multiplayer mode. GTA VI may or may not be able to match the unit sales of its series predecessor, but it's almost certain that the game is going to be a massive earnings generator for Take-Two. The game is set to take the online multiplayer component to an even higher level, and in-game purchases made through Grand Theft Auto VI will be a huge performance driver for the company. It is poised to be a disruptive release in the video game industry -- so much so that some other publishers plan on avoiding the game's release window rather than trying to release competing products in the same window. The highly awaited sequel is on track to dominate the sales charts this year and soak up tons of attention from players. Some reports have even suggested that Take-Two could price a copy of Grand Theft Auto VI at roughly $100, which is significantly above the $70 level that's the norm for big-budget, current-generation games. Whether or not the company will make that move is still unclear, but it wouldn't be shocking to see the publisher flex the pricing power of its upcoming landmark release. With GTA VI seemingly on the verge of shaking up the entertainment industry, Take-Two is one of my favorite stocks right now. Jennifer Saibil (Dutch Bros): Dutch Bros continues to crush the market right now, up roughly 1% this year as the S&P 500 is down 15%. It has tons of opportunity, and it's likely to keep outperforming the market over the next three years and beyond. It operates a chain of nearly 1,000 coffee shops as of the end of 2024, and many of them are just drive-thrus. However, even outside of its stores, it's creating an ambiance that consumers are warming up to, with broistas (its term for baristas) walking through the lanes and taking orders. The focus is on speed and customer service, and as it rolls out new stores, it's working with different formats to be able to handle demand efficiently. Customers also enjoy its distinctive branded beverages and price point, which is cheaper than leader Starbucks. Dutch Bros is demonstrating robust growth and increasing profits. Revenue rose 35% year over year in the fourth quarter, driven by 32 new stores and a 6.9% year-over-year increase in same-store sales. Company-operated shop contribution profit increased 51% with a 28.9% margin, up 2.4 percentage points. Net income increased from a $3.8 million loss to $6.4 million. Management has ambitions to expand to 4,000 stores over the next 10 to 15 years. It's planning to open at least 160 stores in 2025, and it will need to accelerate the rate of openings to reach that goal. But if it can, it's a no-brainer for sales growth. At the same time, it's rolling out stores with consumer preferences and profitability in mind. As it builds its brand presence and gains loyalty, it should be able to continue enjoying same-store sales growth as it expands, raising its potential. It also just launched a new mobile-order program that's gaining traction and demonstrating promise as a growth driver. There's so much to expect from Dutch Bros over the next three years and longer, and the stock is a strong contender to keep beating the market. Before you buy stock in Dutch Bros, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Dutch Bros wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $496,779!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $659,306!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 787% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 152% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of April 5, 2025 Keith Noonan has positions in Take-Two Interactive Software. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Starbucks and Take-Two Interactive Software. The Motley Fool recommends Dutch Bros. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 3 Years was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
Globe and Mail
30-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
2 Super Growth Stocks to Buy in Bunches in 2025
Investors have been hit with volatility in 2025's first quarter, and the S&P 500 index is now down 5.2% year to date. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite is back in correction territory, trading down approximately 10.3% across the stretch. While the market is likely to be shaped by volatility in the near term, there are still plenty of stocks that will go on to post stellar long-term returns -- and taking advantage of valuation pullbacks could help patient investors rack up big gains. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » If you're looking for top growth investment ideas, read on to see why two Motley Fool contributors think that buying Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) and Impinj (NASDAQ: PI) stocks in 2025 and holding for the long term would be a great move. Small coffee chain, big ambitions Jennifer Saibil (Dutch Bros): With the market down this year after two years of 20%-plus gains, it's finally a buyer's market. But not every stock is down right now. Despite pressure all over the place, Dutch Bros stock is up 19% so far in 2025. Investors appear to be confident about this stock, and you might want to add it to your portfolio. You may not have had the opportunity to sample Dutch Bros' coffee-related products yet, since it's only operational in 18 states. But the restaurant chain is expanding quickly, and customers are loving it. Revenue increased 33% in 2024, and it opened 151 new stores. It's planning to increase that store count by another 160 (or more) this year, and it has longer-term goals of operating 4,000 stores within the next 10 to 15 years, implying an acceleration of store openings. The good news is, not all of the revenue growth is coming from new stores, and same-store-sales growth is picking up again. Same-store sales increased 5.3% in 2024, and management is guiding for about 3% same-store sales growth in 2025. Dutch Bros sets itself apart from other restaurant chains by focusing on speed and customer service. It's not a young company (although it is a young public company) and has been around almost as long as Starbucks. But it only started expanding in a major way a few years ago. It has an edge over older and larger companies because it's developing new stores with agility in mind, meeting demand for purchase options in a modern environment. Many of its locations are drive-thru-only, but it's building new stores with varying formats to fit each location, with some having dining rooms and walk-up windows. It recently rolled out a mobile order program throughout its network, and it's already seeing positive results. About 8% of orders came from mobile in the fourth quarter, a continued increase, and mobile customers are increasing their order frequency. Management is confident about what the program offers as it opens in newer locations and aims to boost its brand presence. As the company scales, it's becoming highly profitable. Company-operated shop contribution margin expanded by 1.5 percentage points to 29.7% in 2024, and net income increased from $10 million to $66.5 million. The future looks very bright for Dutch Bros, and it's a top growth pick for 2025. This company could help you profit from the rise of robots Keith Noonan (Impinj): Artificial intelligence (AI) is already having a transformative effect on the world. Thus far, its impact has been primarily concentrated in the software space -- but the rise of new automation and robotics technologies will soon make the technology much more visible in the physical world. While Impinj isn't directly an AI company, it's poised to facilitate and benefit from dramatic advances for manufacturing, supply chain, and retail automation in the coming decade. Along the way, the Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies specialist could wind up delivering huge returns for long-term shareholders. Impinj designs and manufactures radio frequency identification (RFID) chips that make it easy for computer systems to keep track of objects in the world. The company also makes tag readers and software for identifying the chips and managing the related data. Using Impinj's technologies, it's easy to detect where an item is in a store or a warehouse without the need for a human or a machine-vision system. The tags are also capable of storing information about the object and being updated. These capabilities are already helping customers manage retail operations and supply chains, and they will likely become even more valuable as the AI and robotics systems reshape manufacturing and supply chain operations. But the stock has tumbled recently. After growing its revenue 30% year over year in the fourth quarter, Impinj's midpoint guidance calls for first-quarter revenue to decline roughly 22% sequentially and 6% year over year. The company attributed the disappointing outlook to customers taking time to move through existing inventory and geopolitical headwinds. Due to the sales step-back and broader valuation pressures on growth stocks, the company's share price is down roughly 37% year to date. It's also down roughly 62% from its high. Impinj's growth trajectory will likely continue to be somewhat uneven, but the recent valuation pullback looks like a buying opportunity. With a market capitalization of roughly $2.6 billion, Impinj is still small enough to deliver fantastic returns over the next decade -- and it's still just scratching the surface of potentially massive growth drivers. Don't miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you'll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a 'Double Down' stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you're worried you've already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it's too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you'd have $284,402!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you'd have $41,312!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you'd have $503,617!* Right now, we're issuing 'Double Down' alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. *Stock Advisor returns as of March 24, 2025
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Magnificent Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist With $500
Growth stocks can help you compound your savings many times over. The important thing is to maintain a long-term perspective, because even the best companies will occasionally see their share prices fall. Three contributors believe Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), and Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) are demonstrating the qualities of long-term winners. Don't have much money to invest? No problem. You can buy one share of all three stocks for about $200 right now. Here's why these stocks are good buys today, even if you only have $500 to spend on investments this month. That's enough to make a significant difference in the long run. (Shopify): Over 875 million consumers bought something from a Shopify merchant in 2024. Shopify provides all the tools a business needs to open an online storefront. It has a 12% share of the U.S. e-commerce market, and it continues to expand rapidly in international markets. Shopify's strong growth in 2024 indicates it is still far away from reaching its potential. Revenue grew 26% for the year and 31% year over year in the quarter. It delivered robust top-line growth, while also converting 18% of revenue into free cash flow last year. Shopify has used its growing scale and resources to roll out new artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Shopify Magic and Sidekick, which could attract new merchants. Analysts expect Shopify to nearly double its revenue to $16 billion by 2027, implying a compound annual growth rate between 20% to 25%. Shopify will have to fend off competition from Amazon's Buy with Prime, which allows Prime members to buy directly from merchants' stores while benefiting from the fast shipping and customer service they get from Amazon. But Shopify stock is worth buying in light of these possible pitfalls. Shopify's sticky ecosystem of commerce solutions has attracted millions of merchants in over 175 countries. The stock more than doubled over the last five years, and based on current revenue growth estimates, the shares could double again by 2030. Jennifer Saibil (e.l.f. Beauty): E.l.f. Beauty has been down in the dumps for a while, but it's a fast-growing company and has tons of future opportunity. It targets a young consumer and crosses over between the mass and luxury buyer because it resonates with a broad swath of consumers who are looking for its value-driven approach to cosmetics. Since it's easy on the wallet, it can still generate growth when there's economic pressure, and it might draw new business from customers switching down. Revenue increased 31% year over year in the fiscal 2025 third quarter (ended Dec. 31). Gross margin expanded by 0.4 percentage points to 71%, although net income decreased from $27 million to $17 million, due to a number of factors like increased marketing expense and currency fluctuations. It's the top company in the U.S. for color cosmetics by unit share. That increased 23% in 2024 while most of the major mass brands lost market share, and it's the No. 2 company by dollar share. Management noted that it is the only cosmetics brand out of 988 that has gained market share for 24 consecutive quarters. According to Piper Sandler's Taking Stock with Teens survey, it's the favorite teen makeup brand. It's also the most-purchased brand for millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha consumers. There's still plenty of room to grow. Unaided brand awareness increased from 13% in 2020 to 33% in 2024, and that's still well below most of its legacy competitors. High growth and low brand presence is a powerful combination. There are worries that e.l.f. will feel the pressure of new tariffs to China, which isn't an insignificant concern. But if you have long-term ambitions, you can buy on the dip and hold through this period. E.l.f. stock is down a brutal 67% over the past year, but it trades at a cheap 17 times forward one-year earnings. At this price, e.l.f. stock looks like a real bargain for the forward-thinking investor. Jeremy Bowman (Coupang): International stocks are looking more attractive these days as investors look to diversify away from President Donald Trump's trade war and weakening consumer sentiment. Lofty stock prices already sent U.S. stocks into a correction earlier this month, and those trends seem to be heading in the wrong direction. One attractive option for growth stock investors in the international market is Coupang, an e-commerce company focused on South Korea that is delivering solid growth and has adopted an Amazon-like business model. It's expanded from a first-party e-commerce business to a marketplace. It has a Prime-like membership program called Rocket Wow, and it's growing the business through ancillary services like food delivery and video streaming. Revenue in 2024 rose 29% on a currency-neutral basis to $30.3 billion, or 23% excluding its acquisition of Farfetch, the luxury online fashion platform it bought about a year ago. On a non-GAAP (adjusted) basis, Coupang is minimally profitable, but the company is still very much in its growth phase, and it's seeing skyrocketing growth from its "developing offerings" segment, which includes food delivery under Coupang Eats, mobile and online games, and a fintech business. Revenue from that segment jumped 153% on a currency-neutral basis last year. Coupang has had mixed success outside of South Korea. It currently operates in Taiwan but pulled out of Japan as its costs were too high there. Still, South Korea is a large and growing market and Coupang's ability to expand its business beyond e-commerce also bodes well for future growth. If you're looking for a growth stock to help you diversify outside the U.S., Coupang looks like a great choice. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you'll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a 'Double Down' stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you're worried you've already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it's too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you'd have $288,966!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you'd have $42,440!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you'd have $526,737!* Right now, we're issuing 'Double Down' alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon.*Stock Advisor returns as of March 24, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Jennifer Saibil has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Jeremy Bowman has positions in Amazon and Shopify. John Ballard has positions in Coupang. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Shopify, and e.l.f. Beauty. The Motley Fool recommends Coupang. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 3 Magnificent Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist With $500 was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
