Sudden drops in the stock market can leave investors with an uneasy feeling. While market crashes have happened several times over the last century, they all come to an end and prove to be the best times to buy stocks.

If you're looking for resilient growth stocks that could hold up better than most in this environment, while positioning you for long-term gains, here are two stocks to consider buying right now.

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1. Netflix

Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) soared last year and are significantly outperforming the S&P 500 year to date. Its focus on delivering affordable digital entertainment should make it a resilient investment for 2025 and beyond.

Netflix has a strong upcoming content slate that serves as a catalyst for subscriber growth. Returning hits like Squid Game, Stranger Things, and Wednesday should attract millions of viewers. Plus, Netflix's push into live events is proving to be a game changer. The livestreams of two NFL games on Christmas Day led to an average minute audience surpassing 30 million, which indicates a promising opportunity for Netflix to widen its appeal.

Paid memberships grew 15.9% year over year in the fourth quarter, crossing 300 million for the first time. A combination of live events and demand for the cheaper ad-supported subscription tier contributed to strong growth in the quarter.

The ad-tier plan is another catalyst that should deliver profitable growth for Netflix this year. Management's guidance calls for ad revenue to double in 2025, which should bolster the company's earnings.

Analysts expect Netflix's earnings to grow at an annualized rate of 24% in the coming years. The stock could fall in the near term, but a strong content lineup could help it perform relatively well. Long term, Netflix's momentum in signing up subscribers indicates it is nowhere near its ceiling.

2. Take-Two Interactive

Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) makes some of the best-selling video games in the $400 billion video game industry. The stock rocketed to new highs earlier this year and is outperforming the S&P 500 year to date. It has a strong release slate for 2025 that should lead to record revenue and potentially higher share prices over the next year.

Take-Two's catalog of titles across consoles, PC, and mobile platforms generates more than $5 billion in annual revenue. This year, it is releasing new titles from some of its most popular franchises. The most highly anticipated title is Grand Theft Auto VI. All the previous releases in the Grand Theft Auto series have sold a cumulative 440 million copies, with the most recent version comprising nearly half of those sales.

Grand Theft Auto gets more popular with every release, which is why management expects this to be a record year for the company. Analysts are currently projecting Take-Two to haul in $8.2 billion in adjusted revenue for fiscal 2026 (ending in March). This would represent an increase of approximately 46% over expected fiscal 2025 revenue.

While video game sales are not immune to a recession, spending on entertainment is generally more resilient than it is in other industries. Like Netflix, Take-Two's upcoming release schedule should go a long way to mitigate weak consumer spending. Assuming Take-Two delivers on analysts' estimates, it would cement the company's position as a leader in the video game industry.

Grand Theft Auto VI will be monetized for years to come with content updates, similar to how a lot of video games make money these days. Analysts expect Take-Two's earnings per share to reach $9.24 in fiscal 2027, representing a significant jump over the last few years. With the stock currently trading at $195, the shares have the potential to deliver market-beating gains in 2025 and beyond.

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The stock market has gotten off to a bumpy start in 2025, with the S&P 500 index down sharply. On the other hand, taking a buy-and-hold approach to great companies on the heels of recent valuation discounts could open the door for patient investors to see very strong returns.

With that in mind, read on to see why two Motley Fool contributors think that these stocks below will crush the S&P 500 over the next three years.

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This company is on the verge of a game changer

Keith Noonan (Take-Two Interactive): The video game industry is now bigger than the movie industry and the music industry combined, and Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) stands out as a leading player in the space. In fact, Take-Two would be my hands-down, go-to pick if I had to choose the one company most likely to release this next decade's most successful entertainment product.

Later this year, the company is scheduled to launch Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), the follow-up to the most profitable entertainment product ever. First released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V has now sold more than 210 million copies. The game has also generated massive amounts of high-margin revenue through in-game purchases made by players of its online multiplayer mode.

GTA VI may or may not be able to match the unit sales of its series predecessor, but it's almost certain that the game is going to be a massive earnings generator for Take-Two. The game is set to take the online multiplayer component to an even higher level, and in-game purchases made through Grand Theft Auto VI will be a huge performance driver for the company.

It is poised to be a disruptive release in the video game industry -- so much so that some other publishers plan on avoiding the game's release window rather than trying to release competing products in the same window. The highly awaited sequel is on track to dominate the sales charts this year and soak up tons of attention from players.

Some reports have even suggested that Take-Two could price a copy of Grand Theft Auto VI at roughly $100, which is significantly above the $70 level that's the norm for big-budget, current-generation games. Whether or not the company will make that move is still unclear, but it wouldn't be shocking to see the publisher flex the pricing power of its upcoming landmark release.

With GTA VI seemingly on the verge of shaking up the entertainment industry, Take-Two is one of my favorite stocks right now.

A no-brainer path toward growth

Jennifer Saibil (Dutch Bros): Dutch Bros continues to crush the market right now, up roughly 1% this year as the S&P 500 is down 15%. It has tons of opportunity, and it's likely to keep outperforming the market over the next three years and beyond.

It operates a chain of nearly 1,000 coffee shops as of the end of 2024, and many of them are just drive-thrus. However, even outside of its stores, it's creating an ambiance that consumers are warming up to, with broistas (its term for baristas) walking through the lanes and taking orders.

The focus is on speed and customer service, and as it rolls out new stores, it's working with different formats to be able to handle demand efficiently. Customers also enjoy its distinctive branded beverages and price point, which is cheaper than leader Starbucks.

Dutch Bros is demonstrating robust growth and increasing profits. Revenue rose 35% year over year in the fourth quarter, driven by 32 new stores and a 6.9% year-over-year increase in same-store sales. Company-operated shop contribution profit increased 51% with a 28.9% margin, up 2.4 percentage points. Net income increased from a $3.8 million loss to $6.4 million.

Management has ambitions to expand to 4,000 stores over the next 10 to 15 years. It's planning to open at least 160 stores in 2025, and it will need to accelerate the rate of openings to reach that goal. But if it can, it's a no-brainer for sales growth.

At the same time, it's rolling out stores with consumer preferences and profitability in mind. As it builds its brand presence and gains loyalty, it should be able to continue enjoying same-store sales growth as it expands, raising its potential. It also just launched a new mobile-order program that's gaining traction and demonstrating promise as a growth driver.

There's so much to expect from Dutch Bros over the next three years and longer, and the stock is a strong contender to keep beating the market.

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Keith Noonan has positions in Take-Two Interactive Software. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Starbucks and Take-Two Interactive Software. The Motley Fool recommends Dutch Bros. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.