After rallying by 2.83% between June 19 and July 8, the S&P/TSX Composite Index looks like there might be new all-time highs in the works. The Canadian benchmark index is 1.9% below its latest all-time high as of this writing. When the market is trending upward, identifying stocks to capture the upside can get challenging.
Ideally, you want to buy shares of stock that will continue growing in value. While several stocks have grown significantly in value over the last few weeks, the TSX still has plenty of growth stocks you can add to your self-directed portfolio to capture potential capital gains. To this end, these two stocks might be worth keeping on your radar if not in your portfolio.
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Restaurant Brands International
Restaurant Brands International (TSX: QSR) might not be a name many people can identify on its own, but it is a massive name in the global restaurant industry. The $44.89 billion market cap company headquartered in Toronto is a fast-food giant and boasts the likes of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs under its belt.
While the pandemic took a toll on restaurants worldwide, RBI has recovered and is performing well again. During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, RBI reported a 3.9% net restaurant growth and 4.6% sales growth compared to the same quarter last year. The company ended the quarter with US$2.3 billion in liquidity, with around US$1 billion of it being in cash.
As of this writing, Restaurant Brands International stock trades for $95.53 per share, down by 14.79% from its 52-week high. It boasts a nine-year dividend-growth streak and, at current levels, pays its shareholders a 3.31% dividend yield.
Alimentation Couche-Tard
Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX: ATD) is a $76.08 billion market capitalization multinational convenience store operator headquartered in Laval. It operates over 14,000 stores across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Ireland, and several other international markets. However, the year has been largely challenging for its share prices amid significant changes for the company.
The uncertainty surrounding a change in chief executive officer (CEO) does not make investors happy. However, Alex Miller, the new CEO taking over from Brian Hannasch later this year, has already been at the company for years. The company’s balance sheet itself is solid and Alimentation Couche-Tard has the kind of liquidity to land a few big acquisition deals.
How things exactly play out under the new CEO is yet to be seen, but Miller is inheriting a business in great shape. As of this writing, Alimentation Couche-Tard stock trades for $79.37 per share and is up by 22.44% from its 52-week low.
Foolish takeaway
Identifying and investing in stock that has significant long-term growth potential can be an excellent way to grow your wealth.
Allocating a portion of your Tax-Free Savings Account to high-quality stock can help you enjoy that wealth growth without incurring taxes on your earnings. To this end, Restaurant Brands International stock and Alimentation Couche-Tard stocks can be solid investments to consider.
