Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever. Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.

The risks that can come from buying these assets is precisely why we started StockStory - to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. Keeping that in mind, here are three growth stocks expanding their competitive advantages.

Braze (BRZE)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +22.7%

Founded in 2011 after the co-founders met at NYC Disrupt Hackathon, Braze (NASDAQ: BRZE) is a customer engagement software platform that allows brands to connect with customers through data-driven and contextual marketing campaigns.

Why Could BRZE Be a Winner?

1. Ability to secure long-term commitments with customers is evident in its 23.1% ARR growth over the last year
2. Forecasted revenue growth of 18.5% for the next 12 months indicates its momentum over the last three years is sustainable
3. Operating margin improvement of 8.5 percentage points over the last year demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently

Braze is trading at $27.02 per share, or 3.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +28.1%

Founded in 1974, BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ: BTSG) offers home health care, hospice, neuro-rehabilitation, and pharmacy services.

Why Does BTSG Stand Out?

1. Annual revenue growth of 21.3% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months implies the business will stay on its desirable two-year growth trajectory
3. Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last four years as its EPS has compounded at 26.3% annually

At $20.84 per share, BrightSpring Health Services trades at 20.2x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

German American Bancorp (GABC)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +19.9%

Founded in 1910 during a wave of community banking expansion in the Midwest, German American Bancorp (NASDAQ: GABC) is a financial holding company that provides banking, wealth management, and insurance services across southern Indiana and Kentucky.

Why Do We Like GABC?

1. Annual net interest income growth of 13.3% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Demand for the next 12 months is expected to accelerate above its five-year trend as Wall Street forecasts robust net interest income growth of 26.9%
3. Projected tangible book value per share growth of 16.7% for the next 12 months is above its two-year trend, pointing to accelerating profitability

German American Bancorp’s stock price of $38.41 implies a valuation ratio of 1.3x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

Donald Trump’s April 2024 "Liberation Day" tariffs sent markets into a tailspin, but stocks have since rebounded strongly, proving that knee-jerk reactions often create the best buying opportunities.

The smart money is already positioning for the next leg up. Don’t miss out on the recovery - 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 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today

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