15 Stocks That Outperform the S&P 500 Every Year For the Last 3 Years

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11. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI)

3-Year Return as of the Close of March 12: 129%

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) is a Houston-based, Fortune 250 automotive retailer. Since 1997, the company has become a leading operator in the automotive retail industry. The giant offers new and used vehicles, related vehicle financing, service and insurance contracts, automotive maintenance and repair services, and vehicle parts. With operations in the UK and USA, it owns and operates around 258 automotive dealerships, 330 franchises, and 39 collision centers. The company distributes by selling directly through its dealerships, via AcceleRide, and through wholesaling at third-party auctions.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) has returned 129% in the past three years, handily outperforming the broader market. The expansion history of the company is nothing short of exceptional. In the first nine months of 2024 alone, the giant carried acquisitions that contributed an annualized revenue of about $3.9 billion. In general, the company has acquired a total of 93 franchises that, collectively, are responsible for approximately $4.97 billion in annualized revenue.

The future of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) looks equally bright. The company has plans to focus on acquisition-led growth in economically valuable markets, leveraging local scale for a competitive edge, and optimizing operations to enhance efficiency. Their efforts will mainly surround investments in electric vehicles (EVs), the market of which is anticipated to show a steady annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-29) of 6.94%. Additionally, the company will undergo major facility and technology upgrades to remain competitive.

Analysts are highly optimistic about Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI). While the average price target stands at $506.71, with prices as high as $550 and as low as $460, a value which is still higher than the current price, GPI can be termed as the next valuable stock.

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