The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
While momentum can be a leading indicator, it has burned many investors as it doesn’t always correlate with long-term success. On that note, here is one stock we think lives up to the hype and two best left ignored.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Globe Life (GL)
One-Month Return: +1.4%
With roots dating back to 1900 and a rebranding from Torchmark Corporation in 2019, Globe Life (NYSE:GL) is an insurance holding company that offers life insurance, supplemental health insurance, and annuity products through various distribution channels.
Why Is GL Not Exciting?
- Annual revenue growth of 4.5% over the last two years was below our standards for the insurance sector
- Net premiums earned expanded by 5% annually over the last five years, falling below our expectations for the insurance sector
- Products and services are facing significant credit quality challenges during this cycle as book value per share has declined by 1.1% annually over the last five years
At $181.04 per share, Globe Life trades at 2.2x forward P/B. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why GL doesn’t pass our bar.
Origin Bancorp (OBK)
One-Month Return: +5.4%
Founded in 1912 during the early boom days of Louisiana banking, Origin Bancorp (NYSE:OBK) is a financial holding company that provides personalized banking services to businesses, municipalities, and individuals across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Why Do We Think Twice About OBK?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 8.7% annual growth was below the typical banking company
- Incremental sales over the last five years were less profitable as its 1.5% annual earnings per share growth lagged its revenue gains
- Estimated tangible book value per share growth of 8.7% for the next 12 months implies profitability will slow from its two-year trend
Origin Bancorp’s stock price of $53.75 implies a valuation ratio of 1.2x forward P/B. If you’re considering OBK for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Buy:
GE Aerospace (GE)
One-Month Return: +4.1%
One of the original 12 companies on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, General Electric (NYSE:GE) is a multinational conglomerate providing technologies for various sectors including aviation, power, renewable energy, and healthcare.
Why Is GE a Top Pick?
- Impressive 19.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 35.5%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last two years
- Strong free cash flow margin of 18.7% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently
GE Aerospace is trading at $368.03 per share, or 43.7x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out 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 (+1,460% 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.