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.
Navigating these stocks isn’t easy, which is why StockStory helps you find Comfort In Chaos. Keeping that in mind, here are two volatile stocks that could deliver huge gains and one that might not be worth the risk.
One Stock to Sell:
Jabil (JBL)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.58
With manufacturing facilities spanning the globe from China to Mexico to the United States, Jabil (NYSE: JBL) provides electronics design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions to companies across various industries, from healthcare to automotive to cloud computing.
Why Are We Hesitant About JBL?
- Sales tumbled by 7.3% annually over the last two years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Earnings growth underperformed the sector average over the last two years as its EPS grew by just 6.5% annually
- Poor free cash flow margin of 3.1% for the last five years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
Jabil’s stock price of $210.50 implies a valuation ratio of 19x forward P/E. If you’re considering JBL for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Stocks to Watch:
CarGurus (CARG)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.17
Bringing transparency to a sometimes opaque process, CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) is a digital marketplace where auto dealers can connect with potential customers and where car buyers can browse, purchase, and obtain financing.
Why Are We Fans of CARG?
- 11.3% annual increases in its average revenue per user over the last two years show its platform is resonating with power users
- Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 29.2% EBITDA margin, and its rise over the last few years shows it refined its expense structure
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 20.9 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
At $35.08 per share, CarGurus trades at 10.3x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Ameriprise Financial (AMP)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.21
Founded in 1894 and spun off from American Express in 2005, Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) provides financial planning, wealth management, asset management, and insurance products to help individuals and institutions achieve their financial goals.
Why Are We Backing AMP?
- Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 22.5%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last five years
- Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 35.5% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Market-beating return on equity illustrates that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures
Ameriprise Financial is trading at $455.74 per share, or 11.1x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
The market’s up big this year - but there’s a catch. Just 4 stocks account for half the S&P 500’s entire gain. That kind of concentration makes investors nervous, and for good reason. While everyone piles into the same crowded names, smart investors are hunting quality where no one’s looking - and paying a fraction of the price. Check out the high-quality names we’ve flagged in our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
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