4 Canadian Stocks With Stellar Seven-Year Earnings Growth

 | Sep 22, 2019 04:20AM ET

h2 The TSX-listed Canadian stocks we’ve identified have had net income growth of at least 25% per year over the past seven years/h2

SmallCapPower | September 20, 2019: Net-income growth gives investors a good snapshot of how efficiently companies have managed their operations and grown their profits. Investors typically prefer stocks with higher net-income growth rates, as they’re better suited for paying dividend or buying back shares, both of which increase the return investors receive. The four TSX-listed Canadian stocks we have discovered today have remained resilient, even in these volatile market conditions. All four stocks have recorded an annual compound annual earnings growth rate of at least 25% over the past seven years.

*Share prices as at September 18, 2019, data obtained from S&P Capital IQ

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) – $43.49

Auto Components

Linamar is a Canada-based diversified manufacturer of automotive components. The Company has two main segments: Powertrain/Driveline and the Industrial. The Company provides core engine components, including cylinder blocks and heads, camshafts and connecting rods. For transmission, it builds differential assemblies, gear sets, shaft and shell assemblies, as well as clutch modules. On August 8, 2019, Linamar reported Q2/19 financial results, highlighted by revenue of ~$2.0B, adjusted EBITDA of $326.0M, and net income of $158.3M (NYSE:MMM). Linamar pays a quarterly dividend of $0.12/share (annual yield: 1.1%).

  • Market Cap: $2,837.4M
  • 90-Day Return: -7.4%
  • YTD-Return: -2.6%
  • 90-Day Average Trading Volume: 7,407,580
  • Net Income (F2018A): $591.5M
  • Net Income (F2011A): $101.4M
  • Net Income, 7-Year CAGR: 28.7%