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.
However, not all companies with momentum are long-term winners, and many investors have lost money by following short-term trends. All that said, here is one stock with the fundamentals to back up its performance and two that may correct.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Viatris (VTRS)
One-Month Return: +15.8%
Created through the 2020 merger of Mylan and Pfizer's Upjohn division, Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) is a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, and distributes branded and generic medicines across more than 165 countries worldwide.
Why Should You Sell VTRS?
- Annual sales declines of 4.4% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 13.1% annually
- Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business, and its falling returns suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
Viatris is trading at $12.39 per share, or 5.2x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including VTRS in your portfolio.
M&T Bank (MTB)
One-Month Return: +5.7%
Tracing its roots back to 1856 when it was founded as Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York, M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) is a regional bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking, trust, wealth management, and investment services to consumers and businesses.
Why Is MTB Not Exciting?
- Sales were flat over the last two years, indicating it’s failed to expand this cycle
- Concessions to defend its market share have ramped up over the last two years as its net interest margin decreased by 26 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point)
- Performance over the past two years shows each sale was less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 1.4% annually
M&T Bank’s stock price of $201.08 implies a valuation ratio of 1.2x forward P/B. If you’re considering MTB for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Watch:
Vicor (VICR)
One-Month Return: +22.1%
Founded by a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) provides electrical power conversion and delivery products for a range of industries.
Why Is VICR on Our Radar?
- 9.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years surpassed the sector average as its offerings resonated with customers
- Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 26.1% annually, topping its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin increased by 21.8 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more capital to invest or return to shareholders
At $109.53 per share, Vicor trades at 56.9x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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