Ahold and Kaiser Aluminum are identified as emerging high-growth stocks with appealing valuations, trading under 16X forward earnings and 0.3X forward sales. Ahold, a major player in the consumer products sector, has seen its stock boosted by a strong “Growing Together” strategy aiming for a 4% net sales CAGR by 2028, with total sales expected to rise 13% by fiscal 2025 to $111.54 billion. Kaiser, focusing on high-growth markets such as aerospace and automotive, expects a revenue expansion of 15% this year and a projected 19% growth next year to $4.12 billion.
Ahold’s annual earnings are slated to increase by 11% in FY25, reaching $3.33 per share by FY26, while Kaiser’s EPS is anticipated to jump 85% to $4.64 in FY25. Both companies offer attractive dividends, with yields of 3.01% for Ahold and 4.21% for Kaiser. Ahold holds a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Kaiser has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), indicating positive earnings revisions for fiscal 2025 and 2026.
