Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:WAB) is a “really good” company and “won't quit.”
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 heavy transportation equipment earnings season.
Wabtec Corporation to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH for 675 million euros, adding train detection systems and expanding global presence.
The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital,
and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner.
Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Lincoln Educational currently trades at $17.36 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 594% since April 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 88.4% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 32.1% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
Lamb Weston’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 33.1% of its value and falling to $51.75 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
