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.
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.
CrowdStrike (CRWD)
One-Month Return: +13.8%
Known for detecting the massive SolarWinds hack in 2020 that compromised numerous government agencies, CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) provides cloud-based cybersecurity solutions that protect endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data through its Falcon platform.
Why Will CRWD Outperform?
- Winning new contracts that can potentially increase in value as its billings growth has averaged 25% over the last year
- Sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months implies the business will stay on its desirable two-year growth trajectory
- User-friendly software enables clients to ramp up spending quickly, leading to the speedy recovery of customer acquisition costs
CrowdStrike is trading at $481.97 per share, or 22.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Coherent (COHR)
One-Month Return: +17.4%
Created through the 2022 rebranding of II-VI Incorporated, a company with roots dating back to 1971, Coherent (NYSE: COHR) develops and manufactures advanced materials, lasers, and optical components for applications ranging from telecommunications to industrial manufacturing.
Why Do We Like COHR?
- Annual revenue growth of 19.5% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Revenue base of $5.81 billion gives it economies of scale and some distribution advantages
- Projected revenue growth of 8.7% for the next 12 months indicates demand will rise above its two-year trend
Coherent’s stock price of $106.25 implies a valuation ratio of 23.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Planet Labs (PL)
One-Month Return: +72.1%
Pioneering the concept of "agile aerospace" with hundreds of small but powerful satellites, Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) operates the world's largest fleet of Earth observation satellites, capturing daily images of our planet to provide insights on deforestation, agriculture, and climate change.
Why Could PL Be a Winner?
- Annual revenue growth of 22.3% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 34.2% outpaced its revenue gains
- Historical investments are beginning to pay off as its returns on capital are growing
At $12.20 per share, Planet Labs trades at 10,245.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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