Curtiss-Wright and four other large-cap stocks delivered higher returns than the Nasdaq-100 despite limited media attention.
Five large-cap stocks with limited media coverage have outperformed the Nasdaq-100 over the past five years, which returned approximately 125%. These companies, often overlooked due to their lack of flashy products, have delivered strong returns through steady earnings growth and solid fundamentals.
Among them, Curtiss-Wright (CW) achieved a 493% total return, driven by demand for its aerospace and defense components, including nuclear submarine and reactor systems. The company’s strategy of acquiring niche, high-margin defense suppliers has contributed to its outperformance amid increased U.S. defense spending.
While the Nasdaq-100’s gains were led by high-profile tech stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft, these lesser-known companies demonstrate that strong fundamentals can drive returns without widespread investor attention.