The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
But not every company with momentum is a long-term winner, and plenty of investors have lost money betting on short-term fads. On that note, here are two stocks we think live up to the hype and one not so much.
One Stock to Sell:
Hilton (HLT)
One-Month Return: -0.4%
Founded in 1919, Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) is a global hospitality company with a portfolio of hotel brands.
Why Do We Think Twice About HLT?
- Scale is a double-edged sword because it limits the company’s growth potential compared to its smaller competitors, as reflected in its below-average annual revenue increases of 8.4% for the last two years
- Weak revenue per room over the past two years indicates challenges in maintaining pricing power and occupancy rates
- Anticipated sales growth of 7.2% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
At $269.90 per share, Hilton trades at 32.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering HLT for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Stocks to Watch:
Uber (UBER)
One-Month Return: +2.4%
Notoriously funded with $7.7 billion from the Softbank Vision Fund, Uber (NYSE:UBER) operates a platform of on-demand services such as ride-hailing, food delivery, and freight.
Why Will UBER Beat the Market?
- Monthly Active Platform Consumers are rising, meaning the company can increase revenue without incurring additional customer acquisition costs if it can cross-sell additional products and features
- Performance over the past three years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 151% outpaced its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin expanded by 15.4 percentage points over the last few years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
Uber’s stock price of $93.31 implies a valuation ratio of 20.4x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Trustmark (TRMK)
One-Month Return: 0%
Tracing its roots back to 1889 in Mississippi, Trustmark (NASDAQ:TRMK) is a financial services organization providing banking, wealth management, insurance, and mortgage services across five southeastern states.
Why Are We Positive On TRMK?
- Loans resonate with borrowers, evidenced by its respectable 8.4% annualized net interest income growth over the last five years
- Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 10.2% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
- Impressive 21.8% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years indicates it’s building equity value this cycle
Trustmark is trading at $38.51 per share, or 1.1x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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