outperform

Example Sentences

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That could prove enough to lift the stock through this year—and shares could easily outperform the market if tech takes a hit.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

If the S&P 500 starts to outperform Russell 2000, then they will be obliged to shift weightings to avoid underperforming benchmarks.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Kenanga maintains an outperform rating on Bursa Malaysia and keeps target price at 9.25 ringgit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

On emissions, Linh said she believes “incentives and innovation will always outperform heavy-handed mandates.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Or that the upper triple-A-rated floor of some subprime mortgage bond would outperform the lower, triple-B-rated, floor.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis