The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
However, not all companies with momentum are long-term winners, and many investors have lost money by following short-term trends. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock we think lives up to the hype and two that may correct.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Amkor (AMKR)
One-Month Return: +3.3%
Operating through a largely Asian facility footprint, Amkor Technologies (NASDAQ: AMKR) provides outsourced packaging and testing for semiconductors.
Why Are We Cautious About AMKR?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 4.4% annually over the last two years
- Competitive supply chain dynamics and steep production costs are reflected in its low gross margin of 14.4%
- Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of 6.1% for the last two years
Amkor’s stock price of $30.55 implies a valuation ratio of 23.8x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than AMKR.
Estée Lauder (EL)
One-Month Return: +12.4%
Named after its founder, who was an entrepreneurial woman from New York with a passion for skincare, Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL) is a one-stop beauty shop with products in skincare, fragrance, makeup, sun protection, and men’s grooming.
Why Are We Wary of EL?
- Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
- Operating profits fell over the last year as its sales dropped and it struggled to adjust its fixed costs
- Sales were less profitable over the last three years as its earnings per share fell by 40.8% annually, worse than its revenue declines
Estée Lauder is trading at $98.60 per share, or 47.5x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with EL, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
One Stock to Watch:
Take-Two (TTWO)
One-Month Return: +1.7%
Best known for its Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K franchises, Take Two (NASDAQ: TTWO) is one of the world’s largest video game publishers.
Why Should TTWO Be on Your Watchlist?
- Strong consumer demand for its platform drove 16.5% annual revenue growth over the last three years, outperforming sector peers
- Exciting sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months calls for 39.2% growth, an acceleration from its three-year trend
- Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong two-year EBITDA margin of 14.3%
At $255.58 per share, Take-Two trades at 31.9x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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