The biggest companies in the world call the S&P 500 (^GSPC) home, but only a handful are still growing rapidly. Some of these industry leaders are executing exceptionally well and rewarding shareholders.
Not every big company is a great investment, and we’re here to help you find the best opportunities. Keeping that in mind, here are three S&P 500 stocks that could deliver good returns.
DoorDash (DASH)
Market Cap: $96.97 billion
Founded by Stanford students with the intent to build “the local, on-demand FedEx", DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) operates an on-demand food delivery platform.
Why Is DASH a Top Pick?
- Orders have grown by 20% annually, allowing for more profitable cross-selling opportunities if it can build complementary products and features
- Incremental sales over the last three years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 1,009% annually, topping its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 12.6 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
At $224.93 per share, DoorDash trades at 27.8x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Coca-Cola (KO)
Market Cap: $301.1 billion
A pioneer and behemoth in carbonated soft drinks, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is a storied beverage company best known for its flagship soda.
Why Could KO Be a Winner?
- Unparalleled brand awareness is evident in its $47.79 billion revenue base, which gives it advantageous terms because retailers must stock its products
- Unique products and pricing power lead to a best-in-class gross margin of 61.1%
- Excellent operating margin of 25.7% highlights the efficiency of its business model, and it turbocharged its profits by achieving some fixed cost leverage
Coca-Cola’s stock price of $70.04 implies a valuation ratio of 22x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
PayPal (PYPL)
Market Cap: $58.27 billion
Originally spun off from eBay in 2015 after being acquired by the auction giant in 2002, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) operates a global digital payments platform that enables consumers and merchants to send, receive, and process payments online and in person.
Why Are We Fans of PYPL?
- Share repurchases have increased shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 19.4% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
- Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
PayPal is trading at $62.24 per share, or 11x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .
Stocks We Like Even More
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