1 Momentum Stock to Target This Week and 2 That Underwhelm

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?

1. 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
2. Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 13.1% annually
3. 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?

1. Sales were flat over the last two years, indicating it’s failed to expand this cycle
2. 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)
3. 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?

1. 9.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years surpassed the sector average as its offerings resonated with customers
2. 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
3. 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.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

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