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High Growth Tech Stocks to Watch in Australia September 2024

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The Australian market has seen a 1.7% increase over the last week, with the Materials sector up by 4.0%, and an impressive 12% rise over the past year, supported by annual earnings growth forecasts of 12%. In this favorable environment, identifying high-growth tech stocks that can capitalize on these trends is crucial for investors looking to maximize their returns.

Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In Australia

NameRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthGrowth Rating
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals22.41%27.42%★★★★★★
Pureprofile14.94%80.73%★★★★★☆
ImExHS20.47%111.20%★★★★★★
AVA Risk Group32.56%118.83%★★★★★★
DUG Technology10.90%32.21%★★★★★☆
Pointerra56.62%126.45%★★★★★★
Careteq34.13%126.60%★★★★★☆
Wrkr36.31%100.29%★★★★★★
Adveritas57.98%144.21%★★★★★★
SiteMinder19.39%60.31%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 62 stocks from our ASX High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Pro Medicus Limited is a healthcare informatics company that develops and supplies imaging software and radiology information system (RIS) software and services to hospitals, imaging centers, and healthcare groups in Australia, North America, and Europe, with a market cap of A$17.56 billion.

Operations: Pro Medicus Limited generates revenue primarily from producing integrated software applications for the healthcare industry, totaling A$161.50 million. The company serves hospitals, imaging centers, and healthcare groups across Australia, North America, and Europe.

Pro Medicus, a prominent player in medical imaging software, reported remarkable financial performance for the year ending June 30, 2024. Revenue surged to AUD 166.33 million from AUD 127.33 million last year, while net income jumped to AUD 82.79 million from AUD 60.65 million—a notable increase of over 36%. The company's earnings per share also rose significantly, with diluted EPS climbing to AUD 0.791 from AUD 0.58 previously. Investing heavily in R&D has been a cornerstone of Pro Medicus' strategy; their expenditure here underscores their commitment to innovation and maintaining competitive advantage within the healthcare sector. With revenue growth forecasted at an impressive annual rate of 16.8%, outpacing the broader Australian market's expected growth of just 5.3%, Pro Medicus stands out for its robust financial health and strategic focus on technological advancements in medical imaging solutions.

ASX:PME Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
ASX:PME Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: WiseTech Global Limited develops and provides software solutions for the logistics execution industry across various regions including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with a market cap of A$43.66 billion.

Operations: WiseTech Global Limited generates revenue primarily through its Internet Software & Services segment, which reported A$1.04 billion. The company's operations span multiple regions including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

WiseTech Global's recent financial performance underscores its robust growth trajectory, with revenue reaching AUD 1.04 billion for the year ending June 30, 2024, up from AUD 816.8 million previously. The company's earnings also saw a significant increase to AUD 262.8 million from AUD 212.2 million last year, reflecting a strong net profit margin of approximately 25%. Notably, WiseTech has been investing heavily in R&D; their expenditure here represents around $161 million or about 15% of total revenue—highlighting their commitment to innovation and maintaining competitive advantage in the logistics software sector.

ASX:WTC Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
ASX:WTC Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Xero (ASX:XRO)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Xero Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers software as a service (SaaS) solutions for small businesses and their advisors in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally, with a market cap of A$22.61 billion.

Operations: Xero Limited generates revenue primarily by providing online solutions for small businesses and their advisors, amounting to NZ$1713.77 million. The company operates internationally, focusing on SaaS offerings.

Xero's revenue is projected to grow at 13.5% annually, outpacing the broader Australian market's 5.3%. The company anticipates earnings growth of 24.2% per year, highlighting robust financial health and strong market positioning. Recent product launches like Xero Inventory Plus and strategic integrations with platforms such as Amazon's FBA and Shopify enhance its SaaS offerings, driving recurring revenue streams. R&D expenses accounted for $161 million or about 15% of total revenue, underscoring a commitment to innovation in cloud-based accounting solutions for SMEs globally.

ASX:XRO Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
ASX:XRO Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

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