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.

However, not all companies with momentum are long-term winners, and many investors have lost money by following short-term trends. Keeping that in mind, here are three overhyped stocks that may correct and some you should consider instead.

Okta (OKTA)

One-Month Return: +19.9%

Named after the meteorological measurement for cloud cover, Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) provides cloud-based identity management solutions that help organizations securely connect their employees, partners, and customers to the right applications and services.

Why Are We Wary of OKTA?

1. Average billings growth of 9.8% over the last year was subpar, suggesting it struggled to push its software and might have to lower prices to stimulate demand
2. Estimated sales growth of 9% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
3. Free cash flow margin is forecasted to shrink by 2 percentage points in the coming year, suggesting the company will consume more capital to keep up with its competitors

Okta’s stock price of $80.78 implies a valuation ratio of 4.4x forward price-to-sales. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including OKTA in your portfolio.

Wendy's (WEN)

One-Month Return: +17.5%

Founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, Wendy’s (NASDAQ: WEN) is a renowned fast-food chain known for its fresh, never-frozen beef burgers, flavorful menu options, and commitment to quality.

Why Do We Pass on WEN?

1. Disappointing same-store sales over the past two years show customers aren’t responding well to its menu offerings and dining experience
2. Estimated sales growth of 1.1% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its seven-year trend
3. 7× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio makes lenders less willing to extend additional capital, potentially necessitating dilutive equity offerings

At $8.11 per share, Wendy's trades at 14.2x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why WEN doesn’t pass our bar.

Xerox (XRX)

One-Month Return: +66.3%

Pioneering the modern office copier and inventing technologies like Ethernet and the laser printer, Xerox (NASDAQ: XRX) provides document management systems, printing technology, and workplace solutions to businesses of all sizes across the globe.

Why Is XRX Risky?

1. Muted 1.5% annual revenue growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its business services peers
2. Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
3. High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 7× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate

To fully understand why you should be careful with XRX, check out our full research report (it’s free).

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