Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you find high-quality companies that can grow their earnings no matter what. That said, here are two large-cap stocks with attractive long-term potential and one whose existing offerings may be tapped out.
One Large-Cap Stock to Sell:
Intel (INTC)
Market Cap: $191.4 billion
Inventor of the x86 processor that powered decades of technological innovation in PCs, data centers, and numerous other markets, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a leading manufacturer of computer processors and graphics chips.
Why Should You Dump INTC?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 7.3% annually over the last five years
- Sales were less profitable over the last five years as its earnings per share fell by 40.7% annually, worse than its revenue declines
- 34.9 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
Intel’s stock price of $40.74 implies a valuation ratio of 93.7x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including INTC in your portfolio.
Two Large-Cap Stocks to Watch:
AutoZone (AZO)
Market Cap: $61.63 billion
Aiming to be a one-stop shop for the DIY customer, AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) is an auto parts and accessories retailer that sells everything from car batteries to windshield wiper fluid to brake pads.
Why Is AZO a Top Pick?
- New store openings and solid same-store sales performance have boosted its top-line growth
- Collection of products is difficult to replicate at scale and leads to a best-in-class gross margin of 52.9%
- Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong two-year operating margin of 19.8%
AutoZone is trading at $3,715 per share, or 24.1x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Boston Scientific (BSX)
Market Cap: $149 billion
Founded in 1979 with a mission to advance less-invasive medicine, Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) develops and manufactures medical devices used in minimally invasive procedures across cardiovascular, urological, neurological, and gastrointestinal specialties.
Why Does BSX Catch Our Eye?
- Existing business lines can expand without risky acquisitions as its organic revenue growth averaged 16.2% over the past two years
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 19.9% outpaced its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin grew by 4.3 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
At $100.55 per share, Boston Scientific trades at 30.3x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
Donald Trump’s April 2025 "Liberation Day" tariffs sent markets into a tailspin, but stocks have since rebounded strongly, proving that knee-jerk reactions often create the best buying opportunities.
The smart money is already positioning for the next leg up. Don’t miss out on the recovery - check out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today
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