Discovering Hidden Gems: e.l.f. Beauty, Wynn Resorts, and Travel + Leisure - A Comprehensive Analysis for Smart Investors

Investors seeking to uncover hidden gems in the stock market should focus on small-cap stocks, which are often overlooked by Wall Street. While this part of the market offers numerous opportunities, it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets. At StockStory, our mission is to help you make money and avoid losses by identifying the winners from the losers. One small-cap stock that could be the next big thing is e.l.f. Beauty (ELF). Short for "eyes, lips, face," ELF is a developer of high-quality beauty products at accessible price points. Its remarkable 49.6% revenue growth over the last three years demonstrates its ability to capture significant market share. Its differentiated product offerings are difficult to replicate at scale and result in a best-in-class gross margin of 71%. Additionally, earnings per share grew by 58.6% annually over the last three years and trumped its peers. At $125.39 per share, ELF trades at 34.9x forward P/E. While the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election result sent major indices to all-time highs, stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. This leaves much uncertainty around 2025, but a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month are 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). Companies like Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) and others have shown resilience in the face of market volatility. In conclusion, while small-cap stocks offer great potential for growth, they also come with high risks. It is important to do your own research and consider all factors before making an investment decision. At StockStory, we provide free research reports to help you make informed decisions and identify the best small-cap stocks for your portfolio.