Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.

These stocks can be a rollercoaster, and StockStory is here to guide you through the ups and downs. Keeping that in mind, here is one volatile stock that could reward patient investors and two that might not be worth the risk.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Roku (ROKU)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 2.46

Spun out from Netflix, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) makes hardware players that offer access to various online streaming TV services.

Why Are We Cautious About ROKU?

1. Decision to emphasize platform growth over monetization has contributed to sluggish trends in its average revenue per user
2. Gross margin of 44.5% reflects its high servicing costs
3. Issuance of new shares over the last three years caused its earnings per share growth of 6.5% to lag its revenue gains

Roku’s stock price of $80 implies a valuation ratio of 28.2x forward EV/EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ROKU.

Kohl's (KSS)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.30

Founded as a corner grocery store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a department store chain that sells clothing, cosmetics, electronics, and home goods.

Why Should You Dump KSS?

1. Weak same-store sales trends over the past two years suggest there may be few opportunities in its core markets to open new locations
2. Projected sales decline of 5.2% over the next 12 months indicates demand will continue deteriorating
3. High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate

Kohl's is trading at $10.75 per share, or 40.9x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including KSS in your portfolio.

One Stock to Watch:

Stock Yards Bank (SYBT)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.16

Founded in 1904 in Louisville and named after the city's historic livestock market district, Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) operates a regional bank providing commercial banking, wealth management, and trust services across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.

Why Is SYBT on Our Radar?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 16.9% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was exceptional
2. Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 6.7% annually, topping its revenue gains
3. Capital strength is on track to rise over the next 12 months as its 23.5% projected tangible book value per share growth implies profitability will accelerate from its two-year trend

At $73.58 per share, Stock Yards Bank trades at 2.1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

Trump’s April 2024 tariff bombshell triggered a massive market selloff, but stocks have since staged an impressive recovery, leaving those who panic sold on the sidelines.

Take advantage of the rebound by checking out 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-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% 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

StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here.