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. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock with lasting competitive advantages and two that may correct.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Delta (DAL)

One-Month Return: +25.2%

One of the ‘Big Four’ airlines in the US, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is a major global air carrier that serves both business and leisure travelers through its domestic and international flights.

Why Should You Sell DAL?

1. Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of revenue passenger miles has underwhelmed
2. Forecasted free cash flow margin suggests the company will fail to improve its cash conversion over the next year
3. Improving returns on capital suggest management is identifying more profitable investments

Delta is trading at $69.80 per share, or 10.5x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with DAL, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).

PNC Financial Services Group (PNC)

One-Month Return: +17.6%

Tracing its roots back to 1852 when Pittsburgh's industrial boom demanded stronger financial institutions, PNC (NYSE: PNC) is a diversified financial institution that provides retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management services through a coast-to-coast branch network.

Why Does PNC Worry Us?

1. Scale is a double-edged sword because it limits the company’s growth potential compared to its smaller competitors, as reflected in its below-average annual revenue increases of 1.1% for the last two years
2. Large revenue base makes it harder to expand quickly, and its annual net interest income growth of 7.2% over the last five years was below our standards for the banking sector
3. Weak unit economics are reflected in its net interest margin of 2.7%, one of the worst among bank companies

PNC Financial Services Group’s stock price of $210.57 implies a valuation ratio of 1.5x forward P/B. If you’re considering PNC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

One Stock to Buy:

American Express (AXP)

One-Month Return: +11.8%

Recognizable by its iconic green logo and the slogan "Don't leave home without it," American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments company that issues credit and charge cards, processes merchant transactions, and offers travel and lifestyle benefits to consumers and businesses.

Why Are We Bullish on AXP?

1. 12.1% annual revenue growth over the last five years surpassed the sector average as its products resonated with customers
2. Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 29.9% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years
3. Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

At $381.50 per share, American Express trades at 23.1x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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