A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
These stocks can be a rollercoaster, and StockStory is here to guide you through the ups and downs. Keeping that in mind, here is one volatile stock that could deliver huge gains and two that could just as easily collapse.
Two Stocks to Sell:
The RealReal (REAL)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.91
Founded by consignment store aficionado Julie Wainwright, The RealReal (NASDAQ: REAL) is an online marketplace for buying and selling secondhand luxury goods.
Why Do We Think Twice About REAL?
- 4.1% annual revenue growth over the last three years was slower than its consumer internet peers
- Decision to emphasize platform growth over monetization has contributed to 11.7% annual declines in its average revenue per user
- Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution
The RealReal is trading at $9.86 per share, or 33x forward EV/EBITDA. If you’re considering REAL for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 2.51
A global leader in its category, Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) is a semiconductor designer specializing in customer-programmable chips that enhance CPU performance for intensive tasks such as machine learning.
Why Does LSCC Give Us Pause?
- Annual sales declines of 17.8% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last five years, causing its operating margin to decline by 15 percentage points
- Earnings per share lagged its peers over the last five years as they only grew by 5.2% annually
At $64.41 per share, Lattice Semiconductor trades at 51.3x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with LSCC, check out our full research report (it’s free).
One Stock to Watch:
FB Financial (FBK)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.19
Founded in 1906 and operating through more than a century of economic cycles, FB Financial (NYSE: FBK) operates FirstBank, providing commercial and consumer banking services across Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and North Georgia.
Why Do We Like FBK?
- Annual net interest income growth of 14.4% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Market share is on track to rise over the next 12 months as its 32.6% projected net interest income growth implies demand will accelerate from its five-year trend
- Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 6% annually
FB Financial’s stock price of $52.52 implies a valuation ratio of 1.4x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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