The biggest companies in the world call the S&P 500 (^GSPC) home, but only a handful are still growing rapidly. Some of these industry leaders are executing exceptionally well and rewarding shareholders.

Not every big company is a great investment, and we’re here to help you find the best opportunities. Keeping that in mind, here are three S&P 500 stocks positioned to outperform.

Intuit (INTU)

Market Cap: $194.7 billion

Originally named after its founding product "Intuitive for the first-time user," Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) provides financial management software and services including TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp to help consumers and small businesses manage their finances.

Why Are We Fans of INTU?

1. Billings growth has averaged 17.5% over the last year, indicating a healthy pipeline of new contracts that should drive future revenue increases
2. Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale
3. Healthy operating margin of 26.1% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes, and it turbocharged its profits by achieving some fixed cost leverage

Intuit’s stock price of $698.02 implies a valuation ratio of 9.3x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Ross Stores (ROST)

Market Cap: $49.28 billion

Selling excess inventory or overstocked items from other retailers, Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) is an off-price concept that sells apparel and other goods at prices much lower than department stores.

Why Could ROST Be a Winner?

1. Fast expansion of new stores to reach markets with few or no locations is justified by its same-store sales growth
2. Same-store sales growth averaged 3.1% over the past two years, showing it’s bringing new and repeat shoppers into its stores
3. Industry-leading 29.6% return on capital demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments

Ross Stores is trading at $153.27 per share, or 23.2x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Waste Management (WM)

Market Cap: $88.09 billion

Headquartered in Houston, Waste Management (NYSE: WM) is a provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America.

Why Does WM Stand Out?

1. Solid 9.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
2. Offerings are difficult to replicate at scale and lead to a premier gross margin of 38.6%
3. Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong long-term operating margin of 17.4%

At $219 per share, Waste Management trades at 26.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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