Great things are happening to the stocks in this article. They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.
However, not all companies with momentum are long-term winners, and many investors have lost money by following short-term trends. On that note, here are three stocks getting more buzz than they deserve and some you should buy instead.
Sinclair (SBGI)
One-Month Return: +16.2%
With over 2,400 hours of local news produced weekly and 640 broadcast channels reaching millions of American homes, Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) operates a network of 185 local television stations across 86 U.S. markets, producing news programming and distributing content from major networks.
Why Is SBGI Risky?
- Annual sales declines of 11.2% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
- 6× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio makes lenders less willing to extend additional capital, potentially necessitating dilutive equity offerings
Sinclair is trading at $15.65 per share, or 2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why SBGI doesn’t pass our bar.
Sealed Air (SEE)
One-Month Return: +23%
Founded in 1960, Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) specializes in the development and production of protective and food packaging solutions, serving a variety of industries.
Why Do We Pass on SEE?
- Flat unit sales over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to accelerate growth
- Sales are projected to be flat over the next 12 months and imply weak demand
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
At $42.86 per share, Sealed Air trades at 13x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with SEE, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
Taboola (TBLA)
One-Month Return: +10.3%
Often appearing as those "You May Also Like" or "Recommended For You" boxes at the bottom of news articles, Taboola (NASDAQ: TBLA) operates a digital platform that recommends personalized content to users across publisher websites, helping both publishers monetize their sites and advertisers reach target audiences.
Why Does TBLA Fall Short?
- Efficiency has decreased over the last five years as its adjusted operating margin fell by 1.3 percentage points
- Earnings per share have dipped by 25.3% annually over the past four years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
- Negative returns on capital show that some of its growth strategies have backfired
Taboola’s stock price of $3.97 implies a valuation ratio of 8.4x forward P/E. If you’re considering TBLA for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Stocks We Like More
The market’s up big this year - but there’s a catch. Just 4 stocks account for half the S&P 500’s entire gain. That kind of concentration makes investors nervous, and for good reason. While everyone piles into the same crowded names, smart investors are hunting quality where no one’s looking - and paying a fraction of the price. Check out the high-quality names we’ve flagged in 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 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today
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