Rock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses. The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?

While market timing can be an extremely profitable strategy, it has burned many investors and requires rigorous analysis - something we specialize in at StockStory. That said, here are three stocks poised to prove the bears wrong.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

One-Month Return: -0.4%

Formed after the 1928 combination between toothpaste maker Colgate and soap maker Palmolive-Peet, Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) is a consumer products company that focuses on personal, household, and pet products.

Why Are We Fans of CL?

1. Customer loyalty and massive revenue base of $20.1 billion makes it a household name that influences purchasing decisions
2. Unique products and pricing power result in a best-in-class gross margin of 60.3%
3. Robust free cash flow margin of 17% gives it many options for capital deployment

Colgate-Palmolive’s stock price of $78.80 implies a valuation ratio of 20.5x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .

TransDigm (TDG)

One-Month Return: -1%

Supplying parts for nearly all aircraft currently in service, TransDigm (NYSE: TDG) develops and manufactures components and systems for military and commercial aviation.

Why Is TDG a Top Pick?

1. Average organic revenue growth of 13% over the past two years demonstrates its ability to expand independently without relying on acquisitions
2. Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 24.9% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
3. TDG is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders, and its growing cash flow gives it even more resources to deploy

At $1,272 per share, TransDigm trades at 32.7x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Accenture (ACN)

One-Month Return: -3.1%

With a workforce of approximately 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is a professional services firm that helps organizations transform their businesses through consulting, technology, operations, and digital services.

Why Does ACN Stand Out?

1. Annual revenue growth of 9.5% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Dominant market position is represented by its $69.67 billion in revenue and gives it fixed cost leverage when sales grow
3. Industry-leading 39.5% return on capital demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments

Accenture is trading at $243.56 per share, or 17.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

Trump’s April 2025 tariff bombshell triggered a massive market selloff, but stocks have since staged an impressive recovery, leaving those who panic sold on the sidelines.

Take advantage of the rebound by checking out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today

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