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3 Growth Stocks to Buy Now Even If There's a Stock Market Sell-Off
ACHRArcher Aviation (ACHR) The Motley Fool·2025-03-05 11:30

Market Overview - Market volatility has increased, but the Nasdaq Composite is down only 4.7% year to date, and the S&P 500 is down just over 1% [1] - Investors should focus on companies that can withstand market downturns and have a clear investment thesis [2] Archer Aviation - Archer Aviation is a pioneer in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, providing a potential growth opportunity even in a declining market [4] - The company was founded in 2018 and is nearing the start of commercial operations, having received its Part 141 certificate from the FAA [5][6] - Archer plans to generate revenue through air taxi services and direct aircraft sales, with significant agreements including a potential 1billionpurchasefromUnitedAirlinesandcontractswithAndurilandtheU.S.AirForce[7]TrimbleTrimblesorganicrevenuegrowthwas61 billion purchase from United Airlines and contracts with Anduril and the U.S. Air Force [7] Trimble - Trimble's organic revenue growth was 6% in 2024, but its annualized recurring revenue (ARR) grew 16% organically, with expectations of 13% to 15% growth in 2025 [9][10] - The company connects physical and digital worlds, providing real-time data solutions that improve workflow in construction, transportation, and geospatial industries [11] - Trimble's technology offers cost and productivity benefits, ensuring demand even in economic downturns, making it a strong buy during market weakness [12][13] ASML - ASML manufactures advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, essential for high-volume chip manufacturing, with machines priced around 380 million [14] - The company has seen steady growth in revenue, operating margin, and diluted earnings per share over the last decade, despite recent demand slowdowns [15] - ASML is positioned to benefit from increased capital spending in semiconductor manufacturing, with a competitive advantage and attractive valuation (P/E ratio of 34.1 and forward P/E of 28.6) [18] - The company also pays a variable dividend, providing an incentive for long-term investment [19]