Core Insights - The article highlights the disparity in media coverage between well-known stocks and undervalued stocks that are performing well, suggesting that many strong performers go unnoticed [1] Group 1: IES Holdings (IESC) - IES Holdings has seen a remarkable stock price increase of 574% over the past five years and nearly tripled in the last 12 months, with a more than 50% rise in 2024 [2][3] - The company, which provides electrical systems, has annual revenues of $2.4 billion and employs 8,000 people, yet remains largely unrecognized by analysts [3] Group 2: Textron (TXT) - Textron's stock has increased nearly 40% in the last 12 months, with a 17% gain year-to-date, and has risen 260% since the pandemic began in spring 2020 [5] - The company forecasts earnings growth of 58.6% for 2024, significantly higher than the industry average of 12.3%, indicating strong management and successful transformation from textiles to industrials [5] Group 3: Copart (CPRT) - Copart's share price has risen over 1,000% in the past decade, including a 220% increase since 2019, outperforming major companies like Amazon [6][7] - The company operates in a duopoly with minimal competition, leading to strong earnings, with EPS nearly tripling in the last five years and reaching a record $1.26 in fiscal 2023 [7]
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