Big price moves aren’t necessarily a bad thing. Students of Ben Graham and Warren Buffett would even argue that volatility is good as it allows investors to take advantage of Mr. Market’s mood swings.

But not all of these stocks are created equal, which is why we built StockStory - to help you find the right balance of risk and reward. That said, here are three volatile stocks that could deliver huge gains.

Braze (BRZE)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.35

With its technology powering interactions with 6.2 billion monthly active users across the digital landscape, Braze (NASDAQ: BRZE) provides a platform that helps brands build and maintain direct relationships with their customers through personalized, cross-channel messaging and engagement.

Why Are We Positive On BRZE?

1. ARR trends over the last year show it’s maintaining a steady flow of long-term contracts that contribute positively to its revenue predictability
2. Forecasted revenue growth of 18.5% for the next 12 months indicates its momentum over the last three years is sustainable
3. Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last year as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage

Braze’s stock price of $26.69 implies a valuation ratio of 3.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

EMCOR (EME)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.66

Through its network of over 70 subsidiaries, EMCOR (NYSE: EME) provides electrical, mechanical, and building construction and services

Why Should You Buy EME?

1. Annual revenue growth of 15.6% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Share repurchases over the last two years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 54.8% to outpace its revenue gains
3. Returns on capital are growing as management capitalizes on its market opportunities

At $624 per share, EMCOR trades at 25.8x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

SouthState (SSB)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.15

With roots dating back to the Great Depression era of 1933, SouthState (NYSE: SSB) is a financial holding company that provides banking services, wealth management, and correspondent banking services across six southeastern states.

Why Is SSB a Top Pick?

1. Annual net interest income growth of 31% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Notable projected net interest income growth of 24.5% for the next 12 months hints at market share gains
3. Earnings per share grew by 6.1% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers

SouthState is trading at $101.76 per share, or 1.1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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 5 Strong Momentum 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-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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