The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

Even among blue-chip stocks, not all investments are created equal - which is why we built StockStory to help you navigate the market. Keeping that in mind, here are two S&P 500 stocks that could deliver good returns and one that may struggle.

One Stock to Sell:

Hasbro (HAS)

Market Cap: $11.49 billion

Credited with the creation of toys such as Mr. Potato Head and the Rubik’s Cube, Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global entertainment company offering a diverse range of toys, games, and multimedia experiences for children and families.

Why Is HAS Risky?

1. Annual revenue declines of 3.4% over the last five years indicate problems with its market positioning
2. Earnings growth over the last five years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 3.8% annually
3. Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value

At $81.98 per share, Hasbro trades at 16.4x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than HAS.

Two Stocks to Buy:

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR)

Market Cap: $45.64 billion

Founded in 1997 by its longtime CEO Michael Hsing, Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR) is an analog and mixed signal chipmaker that specializes in power management chips meant to minimize total energy consumption.

Why Is MPWR a Top Pick?

1. Annual revenue growth of 27.9% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 29.1% annually
3. Industry-leading 45.5% return on capital demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments

Monolithic Power Systems is trading at $956.03 per share, or 48.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Amphenol (APH)

Market Cap: $170.7 billion

With over 90 years of connecting the world's technologies, Amphenol (NYSE: APH) designs and manufactures connectors, cables, sensors, and interconnect systems that enable electrical and electronic connections across virtually every industry.

Why Is APH a Good Business?

1. Annual revenue growth of 29.7% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 40.2% annually, topping its revenue gains
3. Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends, and its growing cash flow gives it even more resources to deploy

Amphenol’s stock price of $139.44 implies a valuation ratio of 36.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

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