3 stocks that will outperform the S&P 500 this year and could succeed in 2025

2024 was a very successful year for the stock market, with construction and infrastructure being one of the most prominent areas. Companies that were able to effectively use modern technology and add value to their solutions stood out this year.

Among those that outperformed the S&P 500 and could continue their success in 2025 are Trimble, Johnson Controls and Emerson Electric. Let's take a look at what's behind their growth and what factors could impact their future performance.

Trimble $TRMB: Growth is just beginning

Trimble specializes in technology solutions in positioning systems and software that help streamline construction and infrastructure projects. Its strategy is to combine traditional hardware with cloud-based software platforms. For example, the system Construction One enables construction firms, engineers and other project participants to work with real-time data. This provides better visibility, control and saves time and costs.

The most important segment of the company AEC…