Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article. They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.
But not every company with momentum is a long-term winner, and plenty of investors have lost money betting on short-term fads. All that said, here are two stocks we think live up to the hype and one best left ignored.
One Momentum Stock to Sell:
Northern Oil and Gas (NOG)
One-Month Return: +22.7%
Taking the path less traveled in the oil industry by choosing not to operate its own wells, Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE: NOG) acquires minority stakes in oil and gas wells operated by other companies across major U.S. shale basins.
Why Are We Wary of NOG?
- Expenses have increased as a percentage of revenue over the last five years as its EBITDA margin fell by 3.2 percentage points
Northern Oil and Gas is trading at $21.81 per share, or 5.1x forward P/E. If you’re considering NOG for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Momentum Stocks to Buy:
CrowdStrike (CRWD)
One-Month Return: +13.5%
Known for detecting the massive SolarWinds hack in 2020 that compromised numerous government agencies, CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) provides cloud-based cybersecurity solutions that protect endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data through its Falcon platform.
What Makes CRWD Stand Out?
- Winning new contracts that can potentially increase in value as its billings growth has averaged 24.9% over the last year
- Sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months implies the business will stay on its desirable two-year growth trajectory
- User-friendly software enables clients to ramp up spending quickly, leading to the speedy recovery of customer acquisition costs
CrowdStrike’s stock price of $191.69 implies a valuation ratio of 32.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Huron (HURN)
One-Month Return: +15.8%
Founded in 2002 during a time of significant regulatory change in corporate America, Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN) is a professional services company that helps organizations develop growth strategies, optimize operations, and implement digital transformation solutions.
Why Will HURN Beat the Market?
- Annual revenue growth of 15.9% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Share repurchases over the last two years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 22.1% to outpace its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin grew by 6.7 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
At $110.67 per share, Huron trades at 12.6x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+271% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
