Key Takeaways Earnings acceleration is seen as a stronger driver of stock prices than steady growth.QuantumScape, Delek Logistics and RingCentral all show impressive EPS acceleration.The screening narrowed 7,735 stocks to 13, with these three emerging as top picks.Top corporate officials and analysts prioritize persistent earnings growth, as it reflects a company’s profitability. However, earnings acceleration has more impact on driving stock prices higher. This is because various studies have shown that st ...