3 Stocks That Have Grown Revenue Rapidly

The revenue per share of the S&P 500 index, which is a benchmark for the U.S. market, increased at a yearly average rate of approximately 4.1% over the past five years. The value of the index has risen 56.4% to $3,251.84 over the past year through July 20.

Thus, investors may be interested in the following stocks, as they have outperformed the index in terms of a higher five-year revenue per share growth rate.

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

The first company that possesses the above criteria is International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF).

The New York-based manufacturer of flavors and fragrances for various producers of consumer products recorded a 4.6% annual increase in its revenue per share over the past five years.

The share price closed at $128.72 on Monday for a market cap of $13.76 billion and a 52-week range of $92.14 to $152.95.

GuruFocus assigned the company a positive financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a high profitability rating of 8 out of 10.

Wall Street sell-side analysts recommend a hold rating for this stock with an average target price of $137.03 per share.

Stanley Black & Decker Inc

The second company that makes the cut is Stanley Black & Decker Inc (NYSE:SWK).

The New Britain, Connecticut-based global seller of power tools and professional industrial products has a five-year annual revenue per share growth rate of 6.7%.

The share price closed at $152.21 on Monday for a market capitalization of $23.46 billion and a 52-week range of $70 to $173.67.

GuruFocus assigned the company a moderate financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a very good profitability rating of 7 out of 10.

Wall Street sell-side analysts issued an overweight recommendation rating for the stock with an average target price of $156 per share.

Polaris Inc

The third company that meets the above listed criteria is Polaris Inc (NYSE:PII).

The Medina, Minnesota-based manufacturer and marketer of power sports vehicles worldwide posted an annual average growth rate of 11% in its revenue per share over the past five years.

The share price closed at $95.46 on Monday for a market cap of $5.85 billion and a 52-week range of $37.36 to $104.37.

GuruFocus assigned the company a moderate financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a high profitability rating of 8 out of 10.

Wall Street sell-side analysts recommend an overweight rating for this stock and have established an average target price of $96.62 per share.

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IFF 30-Year Financial Data

The intrinsic value of IFF

Peter Lynch Chart of IFF