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Why Merit Medical (MMSI) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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Merit Medical (MMSI)

South Jordan, UT-headquartered Merit Medical Systems, Inc. provides various peripheral and cardiac intervention products to cure cardiac conditions specific to interventional cardiology and electrophysiology.

MMSI is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, with a Growth Style Score of B and VGM Score of B. Earnings are expected to grow 10.6% year-over-year for the current fiscal year, with sales growth of 5.3%.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $3.33 per share. MMSI also boasts an average earnings surprise of 9.3%.

Looking at cash flow, Merit Medical is expected to report cash flow growth of 12.2% this year; MMSI has generated cash flow growth of 11.5% over the past three to five years.

MMSI should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive growth fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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