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.
At StockStory, our job is to help you avoid costly mistakes and stay on the right side of the trade. That said, here are two volatile stocks that could deliver huge gains and one best left to the gamblers.
One Stock to Sell:
Winnebago (WGO)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.12
Created to provide high-quality, affordable RVs to the post-war American family, Winnebago (NYSE:WGO) is a manufacturer of recreational vehicles, providing a range of motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth-wheel products for outdoor and adventure lifestyles.
Why Should You Dump WGO?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 10.5% annually over the last two years
- Earnings per share fell by 8.3% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
- Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
Winnebago is trading at $36.02 per share, or 15.3x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than WGO.
Two Stocks to Watch:
UMB Financial (UMBF)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.19
With roots dating back to 1913 and a name derived from "United Missouri Bank," UMB Financial (NASDAQ:UMBF) is a financial holding company that provides banking, asset management, and fund services to commercial, institutional, and individual customers.
Why Will UMBF Outperform?
- Impressive 20.1% annual net interest income growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Operating profits are forecasted to increase over the next year as it scales and becomes more productive
- Earnings per share grew by 16.3% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
At $109.20 per share, UMB Financial trades at 1.1x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.47
Founded in 2000 with a focus on delivering big-bank capabilities with community bank personalization, Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP) is a Tennessee-based financial holding company that provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage, and insurance services to businesses and individuals.
Why Could PNFP Be a Winner?
- Annual net interest income growth of 13.7% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Earnings per share grew by 6.6% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 11.6% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years was exceptional
Pinnacle Financial Partners’s stock price of $85.40 implies a valuation ratio of 1x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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