Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

While momentum can be a leading indicator, it has burned many investors as it doesn’t always correlate with long-term success. On that note, here are three stocks we think live up to the hype.

Apple (AAPL)

One-Month Return: -1.4%

Creator of the iPhone and App Store, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a legendary developer of consumer electronics and software.

Why Is AAPL on Our Radar?

1. Apple's revenue base is so large because nearly everyone in the U.S. has an iPhone, but this is a double-edged sword. Growth must now come from upgrades, a harder pitch that has resulted in sluggish top-line performance recently.
2. Still, Apple's devices have endured for decades, speaking to its brand, design ethos, and technological chops. Its success is rare in the world of consumer electronics, which is fraught because of commoditization, competition, and obsolescence risk.
3. The company may not have the best gross margin because of its hardware orientation, but it still manages to produce elite operating and free cash flow margins. This shows it doesn’t need over-the-top marketing campaigns to convince people to buy its products.

Apple’s stock price of $252.50 implies a valuation ratio of 32.7x forward price-to-earnings. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .

KLA Corporation (KLAC)

One-Month Return: +3.5%

Formed by the 1997 merger of the two leading semiconductor yield management companies, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) is the leading supplier of equipment used to measure and inspect semiconductor chips.

Why Will KLAC Beat the Market?

1. Annual revenue growth of 15.9% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Offerings are mission-critical for businesses and result in a best-in-class gross margin of 60.5%
3. Strong free cash flow margin of 30.9% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently, and its improved cash conversion implies it’s becoming a less capital-intensive business

KLA Corporation is trading at $1,109 per share, or 31.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Huron (HURN)

One-Month Return: +3.3%

Founded in 2002 during a time of significant regulatory change in corporate America, Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN) is a professional services company that helps organizations develop growth strategies, optimize operations, and implement digital transformation solutions.

Why Do We Love HURN?

1. Annual revenue growth of 10.9% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Adjusted operating margin expanded by 7.5 percentage points over the last five years as it scaled and became more efficient
3. Share repurchases over the last two years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 27.8% to outpace its revenue gains

At $148.06 per share, Huron trades at 18.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Stocks We Like Even More

Trump’s April 2025 tariff bombshell triggered a massive market selloff, but stocks have since staged an impressive recovery, leaving those who panic sold on the sidelines.

Take advantage of the rebound by checking out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).

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