Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
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 are three stocks we think live up to the hype.
Broadcom (AVGO)
One-Month Return: +9.3%
Originally the semiconductor division of Hewlett Packard, Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a semiconductor conglomerate spanning wireless communications, networking, and data storage as well as infrastructure software focused on mainframes and cybersecurity.
Why Do We Love AVGO?
- Annual revenue growth of 30% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Superior product capabilities and pricing power are reflected in its best-in-class gross margin of 74.7%
- AVGO is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
Broadcom is trading at $320.11 per share, or 39.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Raymond James (RJF)
One-Month Return: +2.7%
Founded in 1962 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) is a diversified financial services company that provides wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and banking services to individuals and institutions.
Why Will RJF Beat the Market?
- Solid 11.2% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
- Share repurchases have increased shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 19.6% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 16.1% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years was exceptional
Raymond James’s stock price of $171.09 implies a valuation ratio of 16.2x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Evercore (EVR)
One-Month Return: +6.5%
Founded in 1995 as a boutique advisory firm focused on independence and client trust, Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is an independent investment banking firm that provides strategic advisory, capital markets, and wealth management services to corporations, financial sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals.
Why Should You Buy EVR?
- 14.1% annual revenue growth over the last two years surpassed the sector average as its products resonated with customers
- Annual tangible book value per share growth of 15.7% over the last five years was superb and indicates its capital strength increased during this cycle
- Industry-leading 33.9% return on equity demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments
At $318.14 per share, Evercore trades at 23x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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