1 Momentum Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 to Turn Down

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14-05-2025

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. All that said, here is one stock with the fundamentals to back up its performance and two not so much.
One-Month Return: +34.9%
Named after the founder's ancestral village in present-day Lithuania, Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) manufactures simple chips and electronic components that are building blocks of virtually all types of electronic devices.
Why Do We Pass on VSH?
Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 9.1% annually over the last two years
Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 25.4% annually while its revenue grew
Free cash flow margin shrank by 15.4 percentage points over the last five years, suggesting the company is consuming more capital to stay competitive
Vishay Intertechnology is trading at $15.34 per share, or 7.2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including VSH in your portfolio, it's free.
One-Month Return: +31.8%
One of the 'Big Four' airlines in the US, Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is a major global air carrier that serves both business and leisure travelers through its domestic and international flights.
Why Should You Dump DAL?
Number of revenue passenger miles has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings
Projected sales decline of 1.4% for the next 12 months points to a tough demand environment ahead
Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction
At $53.10 per share, Delta trades at 8.6x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why DAL doesn't pass our bar.
One-Month Return: +18.6%
With a focus on the CFM56 engine that powers Boeing and Airbus's planes, FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) sells, leases, maintains, and repairs aircraft engines.
Why Should You Buy FTAI?
Market share has increased this cycle as its 44.9% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 73.8% outpaced its revenue gains
Cash burn has become less severe over the last five years, showing the company is making some progress toward financial sustainability
FTAI Aviation's stock price of $117.50 implies a valuation ratio of 20.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free.
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.
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