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1 Mooning Stock to Target This Week and 2 to Be Wary Of

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The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns. Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to new product launches, positive news, or even a dedicated social media following.

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 is one stock with lasting competitive advantages and two that may correct.

Two Momentum Stocks to Sell:

Wolverine Worldwide (WWW)

One-Month Return: +49.3%

Founded in 1883, Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear company with a diverse portfolio of brands including Merrell, Hush Puppies, and Saucony.

Why Do We Think WWW Will Underperform?

  1. Products and services aren't resonating with the market as its revenue declined by 4.1% annually over the last five years
  2. Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last five years, showing each sale was less profitable
  3. Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction

At $17.11 per share, Wolverine Worldwide trades at 15.5x forward P/E. If you’re considering WWW for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

TPI Composites (TPIC)

One-Month Return: +50.3%

Founded in 1968, TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) manufactures composite wind turbine blades and provides related precision molding and assembly systems.

Why Are We Out on TPIC?

  1. Products, pricing, or go-to-market strategy need some adjustments as its billings have averaged 11.5% declines over the past two years
  2. Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
  3. Negative EBITDA restricts its access to capital and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly

TPI Composites is trading at $1.12 per share, or 1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than TPIC.

One Momentum Stock to Buy:

Byrna (BYRN)

One-Month Return: +24%

Providing civilians with tools to disable, disarm, and deter would-be assailants, Byrna (NASDAQ: BYRN) is a provider of non-lethal weapons.

Why Do We Love BYRN?

  1. Impressive 40.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
  2. Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 99.2% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
  3. Free cash flow profile has reached break even, showing the company is at an important crossroads

Byrna’s stock price of $25 implies a valuation ratio of 39.7x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs.

While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like 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 176% over the last five years.

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.

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