Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices.
But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns.
Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to new product launches, positive news, or even a dedicated social media following.
Billions in new buyback capacity, dividend initiation, and a Buffett-backed partnership are among the big news surrounding three large-cap U.S. stocks.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 33.6% year on year to $2.29 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $2.45 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.36 per share was 22.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A company with profits isn’t always a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the impact of Trump tariffs.
Wondering what's happening in today's session regarding gap up and gap down stocks? Explore the S&P500 index on Wednesday to uncover the stocks that are gapping in the S&P500 index.
