KLA, e.l.f. Beauty and American Express cited as market-beating stocks with further growth potential

KLA Corp. (NASDAQ: KLAC), e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) were highlighted May 14, 2026, as stocks that have outperformed the market over five years and may have additional growth potential. KLA, a semiconductor inspection and measurement equipment supplier, has returned 524% over five years and was cited at $1,874 a share, implying a 37.4 times forward price-to-earnings ratio. e.l.f. Beauty has gained 113% over five years and was listed at $60.95, or 19.3 times forward earnings. American Express has returned 105% over five years and was cited at $316.24 a share, implying a 17.7 times forward P/E. The report focused on companies with sustained sales growth, margin expansion and improving returns on capital, while also promoting a separate weekly stock-screening product.