Momentum screen favors CrowdStrike, AMD over Ibotta as CRWD, AMD post sharp one-month gains

CrowdStrike and Advanced Micro Devices were highlighted as momentum stocks with stronger fundamental backing, while Ibotta was flagged as less attractive after all three outperformed the market in the month through May 14, 2026. Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) gained 6.5% over the period and traded at $35.52, implying a 22.6 times forward price-to-earnings ratio. The report said investors should be cautious on the mobile shopping and cash-back app operator despite its recent share-price strength. CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) rose 30.8% to $526.16, valuing the cybersecurity company at 22.1 times forward price-to-sales. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) surged 86.8% to $461.14 and traded at 47 times forward earnings, driven by investor interest in its processor and graphics-chip exposure.