3 Top Value Stocks Surging to 52-Week Highs Amid Strong Earnings Growth

Carnival, Air Lease, and Pitney Bowes are value stocks trading at 52-week highs. They are Zacks Buy stocks with growth expected in 2025. Carnival has a P/E ratio of 15.1, Air Lease has a forward P/E of 10.5 and a PEG ratio of 0.6, and Pitney Bowes is a small-cap company with a market cap. These stocks are considered cheap and have the potential to join the growth stock party.

In a surprising turn of events, some value stocks are joining the growth stock party, breaking out into new 52-week highs. Carnival Corp. (CCL), Air Lease Corp. (AL), and Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) are among the standout performers, all classified as Zacks Buy stocks with promising growth expected in 2025. These stocks are considered cheap and have the potential to continue their upward trajectory.

Carnival Corp. (CCL)

Carnival, a cruise company with a diverse portfolio of brands including Princess, Carnival, Costa, Holland America, P&O Cruises, Cunard, AIDA, and Seabourn, has seen strong bookings for the remainder of 2025 and 2026, driven by consumers' appetite for travel. Earnings are expected to rise 38% in 2025, with shares up 20.8% year-to-date and trading at new 52-week highs. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.1, indicating it is relatively cheap. Carnival is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock [1].

Air Lease Corp. (AL)

Air Lease, which owns 487 aircraft and has customers worldwide, is experiencing earnings growth of 9.6% in 2025. Shares are up 23.1% year-to-date and have hit not only 52-week highs but also 5-year highs. The forward P/E ratio is just 10.5, and the PEG ratio of 0.6 indicates both growth and value. Air Lease is also a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock [1].

Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI)

Pitney Bowes, a small-cap company with a market cap of $2.5 billion, provides shipping solutions, mailing innovations, and financial services to over 90% of the Fortune 500. Shares are up 58.4% year-to-date and have reached not only 52-week highs but also new 5-year highs. Earnings are expected to jump 52.4%, and the stock trades with a forward P/E of 9, indicating it is extremely cheap. Pitney Bowes is also a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock [1].

These value stocks, despite their recent gains, remain undervalued compared to their growth potential. As the market continues to evolve, investors should keep an eye on these stocks for potential long-term growth.

References:

[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-top-value-stocks-52-week-highs
[2] https://uk.investing.com/news/company-news/pitney-bowes-stock-hits-52week-high-at-1105-usd-93CH-4150126
[3] https://blockchain.news/flashnews/circle-crcl-stock-soars-750-post-ipo-market-cap-nears-usdc-supply-and-coinbase-coin-valuation