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.
Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. That said, here is one low-volatility stock that could succeed under all market conditions and two stuck in limbo.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Regeneron (REGN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.76
Founded by scientists who wanted to build a company where science could thrive, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) develops and commercializes medicines for serious diseases, with key products treating eye conditions, allergic diseases, cancer, and other disorders.
Why Is REGN Not Exciting?
- Large revenue base makes it harder to increase sales quickly, and its annual revenue growth of 5.9% over the last two years was below our standards for the healthcare sector
- Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last five years as its adjusted operating margin fell by 21.4 percentage points
- Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam
Regeneron is trading at $576.98 per share, or 15.9x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why REGN doesn’t pass our bar.
Sallie Mae (SLM)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.91
Originally created as a government-sponsored enterprise before privatizing in 2004, Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) is a financial services company that provides private education loans, savings products, and educational resources to help students and families pay for college.
Why Does SLM Give Us Pause?
- Annual sales declines of 1.6% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
Sallie Mae’s stock price of $28.10 implies a valuation ratio of 9.4x forward P/E. If you’re considering SLM for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Watch:
Yelp (YELP)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.41
Founded by PayPal alumni Jeremy Stoppelman and Russel Simmons, Yelp (NYSE: YELP) is an online platform that helps people discover local businesses through crowd-sourced reviews.
Why Are We Positive On YELP?
- Platform is difficult to replicate at scale and results in a best-in-class gross margin of 91.1%
- Healthy EBITDA margin of 26% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes, and its profits increased over the last few years as it scaled
- Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 28.4%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last three years
At $31.44 per share, Yelp trades at 5.7x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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