Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions. While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
These stocks can be a rollercoaster, and StockStory is here to guide you through the ups and downs. That said, here is one volatile stock with massive upside potential and two best left to the gamblers.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Dover (DOV)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.23
A company that manufactured critical equipment for the United States military during World War II, Dover (NYSE: DOV) manufactures engineered components and specialized equipment for numerous industries.
Why Are We Hesitant About DOV?
- Absence of organic revenue growth over the past two years suggests it may have to lean into acquisitions to drive its expansion
- Earnings growth over the last two years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 4.7% annually
- Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
At $209.27 per share, Dover trades at 20x forward P/E. If you’re considering DOV for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Robert Half (RHI)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.06
With roots dating back to 1948 as the first specialized recruiting firm for accounting and finance professionals, Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) provides specialized talent solutions and business consulting services, connecting skilled professionals with companies across various fields.
Why Should You Sell RHI?
- Annual sales declines of 9.4% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Performance over the past five years shows each sale was less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 11.6% annually
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
Robert Half’s stock price of $28.67 implies a valuation ratio of 20.1x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why RHI doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock to Buy:
Primoris (PRIM)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.97
Listed on the NASDAQ in 2008, Primoris (NYSE: PRIM) builds, maintains, and upgrades infrastructure in the utility, energy, and civil construction industries.
Why Will PRIM Outperform?
- Demand is greater than supply as the company’s 143% average backlog growth over the past two years shows it’s securing new contracts and accumulating more orders than it can fulfill
- Earnings per share grew by 39.1% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers
- Free cash flow margin grew by 5.9 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
Primoris is trading at $153.12 per share, or 27.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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