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3 Russell 2000 Stocks We Steer Clear Of

By: StockStory

June 02, 2026 at 00:33 AM EDT

ⓘ This article is third-party content and does not represent the views of this site. We make no guarantees regarding its accuracy or completeness.

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Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.

Navigating this part of the market can be tricky, which is why we built StockStory to help you separate the winners from the laggards. That said, here are three Russell 2000 stocks to avoid and better alternatives to consider.

Frontdoor (FTDR)

Market Cap: $4.25 billion

Established in 2018 as a spin-off from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Frontdoor (NASDAQ: FTDR) is a provider of home warranty and service plans.

Why Is FTDR Risky?

Annual revenue growth of 7% over the last five years was below our standards for the consumer discretionary sector
Free cash flow margin is projected to show no improvement next year
Eroding returns on capital suggest its historical profit centers are aging

Frontdoor is trading at $60.44 per share, or 13.6x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why FTDR doesn’t pass our bar.

EchoStar (SATS)

Market Cap: $36.93 billion

Following its 2023 acquisition of DISH Network, EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) provides satellite communications, pay-TV services, wireless networks, and broadband solutions across consumer and enterprise markets.

Why Do We Pass on SATS?

Annual sales declines of 6.1% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
Unprofitable operations could lead to additional rounds of dilutive equity financing if the credit window closes

At $127.83 per share, EchoStar trades at 27.8x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than SATS.

Kosmos Energy (KOS)

Market Cap: $1.73 billion

Operating in some of the world's deepest waters with projects located up to 120 kilometers offshore, Kosmos Energy (NYSE: KOS) explores for, develops, and produces oil and natural gas from deepwater offshore fields.

Why Are We Cautious About KOS?

Modest revenue base of $1.37 billion gives it less fixed cost leverage and fewer distribution channels than larger companies
Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last five years as its EBITDA margin fell by 11.9 percentage points
Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth

Kosmos Energy’s stock price of $2.92 implies a valuation ratio of 8x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including KOS in your portfolio.

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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.

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