Based on the stock's performance, Lowe's shareholders don't have much to celebrate in 2025. The share price lost 0.1% this year through Dec. 15, well behind the S&P 500 index's 15.6% appreciation.

However, The Trade Desk is still in a great spot and is expected to grow revenue in 2026 at a 16% pace, according to Wall Street analysts. Combine that with its forward price-to-earnings ratio of 20, ...