Here's Why LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) is a Strong Growth Stock

It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors.

Many investors also have a go-to methodology that helps guide their buy and sell decisions. One way to find winning stocks based on your preferred way of investing is to use the Zacks Style Scores, which are indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing types: value, growth, and momentum.

Why This 1 Growth Stock Should Be On Your Watchlist

Different than value or momentum investors, growth-oriented investors are concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, they'll want to focus on the Growth Style Score, which analyzes characteristics like projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA)

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is based in Boston, MA. It is a clearing broker-dealer and an investment advisory firm that acts as an agent for its advisors on behalf of their clients by providing access to a broad array of financial products and services.

LPLA sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Growth Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of B. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 12.7% and 24.3% year-over-year, respectively.

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Six analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.64 to $18.60 per share. LPLA boasts an average earnings surprise of 10.2%.

On a historic basis, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has generated cash flow growth of 17.1%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 7.1% this year.

With solid fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, LPLA should be on investors' short lists.

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