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 is one stock with lasting competitive advantages and two best left ignored.
Two Momentum Stocks to Sell:
Acushnet (GOLF)
One-Month Return: +20.3%
Producer of the acclaimed Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, Acushnet (NYSE: GOLF) is a design and manufacturing company specializing in performance-driven golf products.
Why Are We Out on GOLF?
- 7.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its consumer discretionary peers
- Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
- Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
At $113.75 per share, Acushnet trades at 27.6x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with GOLF, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Brookdale (BKD)
One-Month Return: +8.5%
With a network of over 650 communities serving approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states, Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) operates senior living communities across the United States, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities.
Why Are We Hesitant About BKD?
- Sales were flat over the last five years, indicating it’s failed to expand this cycle
- Sales are projected to tank by 4.3% over the next 12 months as demand evaporates
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 11× could force the company to raise capital on unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate
Brookdale is trading at $14.21 per share, or 16.8x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why BKD doesn’t pass our bar.
One Momentum Stock to Buy:
Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG)
One-Month Return: +15%
Founded in 1927 and operating in approximately 130 countries through direct operations and correspondent networks, Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE: AJG) provides insurance brokerage, reinsurance, consulting, and third-party claims settlement services to businesses and individuals worldwide.
Why Do We Love AJG?
- Annual revenue growth of 19.1% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Unparalleled revenue scale of $14.95 billion gives it an edge in distribution
- AJG is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
Arthur J. Gallagher’s stock price of $253.25 implies a valuation ratio of 18.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
