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For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – January 28, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are Life Time Group Holdings LTH, AppLovin Corp. APP, Pitney Bowes PBI and Urban Outfitters URBN.Here's Why These Relative Price Strength Stocks Are Must-BuysThe U.S. stock market experienced a remarkable rally over the last two years, but volatility returned in mid-December, disrupting the much-anticipated Santa Claus rally. Market fluctuations have persisted into 2025, driven by economic and policy uncertainties. However, with a potential interest rate cut on the horizon and the economy showing resilience, investors have reason to stay optimistic.In this environment, focusing on relative price strength can be a powerful strategy. Stocks outperforming their peers in uncertain times often indicate strong fundamentals and investor confidence. By identifying these market leaders, investors can position themselves to capture steady gains amid volatility.At this stage, investors would be wise to consider stocks like Life Time Group Holdings, AppLovin Corp., Pitney Bowes and Urban Outfitters based on their relative price strength.Relative Price Strength StrategyWhether a stock has the potential to offer considerable returns is determined primarily by its earnings and valuation ratios. Simultaneously, it is essential to check whether its price performance exceeds its peers or the industry average.Upon such comparison, if we find that a stock is unable to match up to wider sectoral growth despite having impressive earnings momentum or valuation multiples, it may be better to avoid it.However, those outperforming their respective industries or benchmarks should be included in your portfolio since they have a higher chance of securing significant returns. Picking a stock that outperforms its peers ensures a winning option on your hands.Then again, it is imperative that you determine whether or not an investment has relevant upside potential when considering stocks with significant relative price strength. Stocks delivering better than the S&P 500 for 1 to 3 months, at least, and having solid fundamentals indicate room for growth and are the best ways to go about this strategy.Finally, it is crucial to find out whether analysts are optimistic about the upcoming earnings of these companies. In order to do this, we have added positive estimate revisions for the current quarter's (Q1) earnings to our screen. When a stock undergoes an upward revision, it leads to additional price gains.Here are the four stocks that made it through the screen:Life Time Group Holdings: Based in Chanhassen, MN, the company offers premium health, fitness and wellness experiences through over 175 athletic country clubs across 31 U.S. states and one Canadian province. LTH's expected EPS growth rate for three to five years is currently 38.4%, which compares favorably with the industry's growth rate of 23.2%. The company has a VGM Score of A.Notably, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Life Time Group's 2025 earnings per share indicates 49.7% year-over-year growth. Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 earnings has moved up 20.4%. LTH shares have gained 105.1% in a year.AppLovin Corp.: Based in Palo Alto, CA, the company builds software-oriented platforms tailored for mobile app developers. APP beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the last four quarters. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 26.2%, on average. The company has a VGM Score of B.Notably, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for AppLovin's 2025 earnings per share indicates 50.7% year-over-year growth. The company has a market capitalization of $121.9 billion. APP shares have gone up 680% in a year.Pitney Bowes: Based in Stamford, CT, this global technology company provides SaaS shipping solutions, mailing innovations, financial services and ecommerce solutions. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings of Pitney Bowes indicates 180% growth. PBI has a VGM Score of B.Pitney Bowes beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the last four quarters. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 105%, on average. PBI shares have risen 98.2% in a year.Urban Outfitters: It is a lifestyle specialty retailer that offers fashion apparel and accessories, footwear, home décor and gifts products. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 earnings of Urban Outfitters indicates 20.6% growth. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, URBN has a VGM Score of B.The firm has a market capitalization of $5.4 billion. Urban Outfitters beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in three of the last four quarters and missed in the other, with the average being 22.8%. URBN shares have increased 48.7% in a year.The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. 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Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2024. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report AppLovin Corporation (APP): Free Stock Analysis Report Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. 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