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.
But not every company with momentum is a long-term winner, and plenty of investors have lost money betting on short-term fads. All that said, here is one stock with the fundamentals to back up its performance and two best left ignored.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Hasbro (HAS)
One-Month Return: +9.9%
Credited with the creation of toys such as Mr. Potato Head and the Rubik’s Cube, Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global entertainment company offering a diverse range of toys, games, and multimedia experiences for children and families.
Why Are We Out on HAS?
- Products and services aren't resonating with the market as its revenue declined by 3.5% annually over the last five years
- Poor expense management has led to operating margin losses
- Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
Hasbro’s stock price of $73.30 implies a valuation ratio of 17.5x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with HAS, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Radian Group (RDN)
One-Month Return: +5.3%
Founded during the housing boom of 1977 and weathering multiple real estate cycles since, Radian Group (NYSE: RDN) provides mortgage insurance and real estate services, helping lenders manage risk and homebuyers achieve affordable homeownership.
Why Does RDN Worry Us?
- Annual net premiums earned declines of 3.8% for the past four years show its policy sales struggled during this cycle
- Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last two years as its combined ratio increased by 34.1 percentage points
- Earnings per share fell by 6.6% annually over the last two years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
Radian Group is trading at $35.95 per share, or 1x forward P/B. If you’re considering RDN for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Buy:
Sterling (STRL)
One-Month Return: +23.4%
Involved in the construction of a major highway, the Grand Parkway in Houston, TX, Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ: STRL) provides civil infrastructure construction.
Why Is STRL a Good Business?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 11.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Free cash flow margin grew by 13.9 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
- Rising returns on capital show management is finding more attractive investment opportunities
At $232.01 per share, Sterling trades at 29x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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