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3 Russell 2000 Stocks We Think Twice About

By: StockStory

July 16, 2026 at 00:32 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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The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.

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.

Wendy's (WEN)

Market Cap: $1.42 billion

Founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, Wendy’s (NASDAQ: WEN) is a renowned fast-food chain known for its fresh, never-frozen beef burgers, flavorful menu options, and commitment to quality.

Why Do We Pass on WEN?

Lagging same-store sales over the past two years suggest it might have to change its pricing and marketing strategy to stimulate demand
Sales are projected to remain flat over the next 12 months as demand decelerates from its seven-year trend
7× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it’s overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly

Wendy's is trading at $7.45 per share, or 13.1x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with WEN, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Alamo (ALG)

Market Cap: $1.98 billion

Expanding its markets through acquisitions since its founding, Alamo (NYSE: ALG) designs, manufactures, and services vegetation management and infrastructure maintenance equipment for governmental, industrial, and agricultural use.

Why Are We Cautious About ALG?

Annual sales declines of 2.2% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
Projected sales growth of 4.5% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
Earnings per share have contracted by 9.7% annually over the last two years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance

At $162.81 per share, Alamo trades at 15.1x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ALG doesn’t pass our bar.

Seadrill (SDRL)

Market Cap: $2.68 billion

Operating in water depths reaching 12,000 feet below the surface, Seadrill (NYSE: SDRL) owns and operates drillships and semi-submersible rigs that drill oil and gas wells in deepwater offshore locations.

Why Do We Steer Clear of SDRL?

Sales tumbled by 9.6% annually over the last ten years, showing market trends are working against it during this cycle
Gross margin of 34.8% is below its competitors, leaving less money to invest in exploration and production
Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value

Seadrill’s stock price of $42.89 implies a valuation ratio of 26.3x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than SDRL.

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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+271% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.

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