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.

The bottom line is that over the long term, earnings growth goes hand in hand with the biggest winners. Keeping that in mind, here are three market-beating stocks that could turbocharge your returns.

Apple (AAPL)

Five-Year Return: +126%

Creator of the iPhone and App Store, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a legendary developer of consumer electronics and software.

Why Is AAPL Interesting?

1. Apple's revenue base is so large because nearly everyone in the U.S. has an iPhone, but this is a double-edged sword. Growth must now come from upgrades, a harder pitch that has resulted in sluggish top-line performance recently.
2. Still, Apple's devices have endured for decades, speaking to its brand, design ethos, and technological chops. Its success is rare in the world of consumer electronics, which is fraught because of commoditization, competition, and obsolescence risk.
3. The company may not have the best gross margin because of its hardware orientation, but it still manages to produce elite operating and free cash flow margins. This shows it doesn’t need over-the-top marketing campaigns to convince people to buy its products.

At $274.22 per share, Apple trades at 31.6x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

Champion Homes (SKY)

Five-Year Return: +109%

Founded in 1951, Champion Homes (NYSE: SKY) is a manufacturer of modular homes and buildings in North America.

Why Are We Fans of SKY?

1. Annual revenue growth of 15.4% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
3. Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

Champion Homes is trading at $92.50 per share, or 26.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Customers Bancorp (CUBI)

Five-Year Return: +168%

Originally founded with a "high-tech, high-touch" branch-light banking strategy, Customers Bancorp (NYSE: CUBI) is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its Customers Bank subsidiary, with a focus on business lending and digital banking.

Why Do We Like CUBI?

1. Unique value proposition resonates with borrowers, as seen in its above-market 13.2% annual net interest income growth over the last five years
2. Annual tangible book value per share growth of 16.9% over the last five years was superb and indicates its capital strength increased during this cycle
3. Market-beating return on equity illustrates that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures

Customers Bancorp’s stock price of $71.81 implies a valuation ratio of 1x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

If your portfolio success hinges on just 4 stocks, your wealth is built on fragile ground. You have a small window to secure high-quality assets before the market widens and these prices disappear.

Don’t wait for the next volatility shock. Check out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.