A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

Finding the right balance between safety and returns isn’t easy, which is why StockStory is here to help. That said, here is one low-volatility stock that could succeed under all market conditions and two that may not keep up.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Shyft (SHYF)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.91

Notably receiving an order from FedEx for electric vehicles, Shyft (NASDAQ: SHYF) offers specialty vehicles and truck bodies for various industries.

Why Do We Think SHYF Will Underperform?

1. Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 13.7% annually over the last two years
2. Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 6.8 percentage points
3. Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up

At $10.40 per share, Shyft trades at 9.7x forward P/E. If you’re considering SHYF for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Bausch + Lomb (BLCO)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.66

With a nearly 170-year history dedicated to vision care and eye health innovation, Bausch + Lomb (NYSE: BLCO) develops and manufactures a comprehensive range of eye health products including contact lenses, pharmaceuticals, surgical devices, and consumer eye care solutions.

Why Are We Wary of BLCO?

1. Annual revenue growth of 5.3% over the last five years was below our standards for the healthcare sector
2. 20.6 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
3. Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders

Bausch + Lomb’s stock price of $11.45 implies a valuation ratio of 14.5x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with BLCO, check out our full research report (it’s free).

One Stock to Watch:

Brinker International (EAT)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.58

Founded by Norman Brinker in Dallas, Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) is a casual restaurant chain that operates the Chili’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and It’s Just Wings banners.

Why Are We Positive On EAT?

1. Same-store sales growth over the past two years shows it’s successfully drawing diners into its restaurants
2. Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last year as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
3. Free cash flow margin increased by 4.2 percentage points over the last year, giving the company more capital to invest or return to shareholders

Brinker International is trading at $175.20 per share, or 19x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs.

While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 6 Stocks for this week. 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-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.