2 Stocks Under $50 to Consider Right Now and 1 to Turn Down

July 15, 2025 at 00:35 AM EDT

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Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. Keeping that in mind, here are two stocks under $50 that could 10x and one best left ignored.

One Stock Under $50 to Sell:

BankUnited (BKU)

Share Price: $37.71

Born from the ashes of a failed Florida thrift during the 2009 financial crisis, BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) is a regional bank that provides commercial lending, deposit services, and treasury solutions to businesses and consumers primarily in Florida and the New York metropolitan area.

Why Are We Cautious About BKU?

Muted 5% annual net interest income growth over the last four years shows its demand lagged behind its bank peers
Inferior net interest margin of 2.7% means it must compensate for lower profitability through increased loan originations
Sales were less profitable over the last two years as its earnings per share fell by 7.3% annually, worse than its revenue declines

BankUnited’s stock price of $37.71 implies a valuation ratio of 0.9x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with BKU, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Two Stocks Under $50 to Watch:

United Parks & Resorts (PRKS)

Share Price: $47.30

Parent company of SeaWorld and home of the world-famous Shamu, United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) is a theme park chain featuring marine life, live entertainment, roller coasters, and waterparks.

Why Do We Like PRKS?

Healthy operating margin of 26.9% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes
Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 66.2% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years
Returns on capital are climbing as management makes more lucrative bets

United Parks & Resorts is trading at $47.30 per share, or 9.7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Montrose (MEG)

Share Price: $22.95

Founded to protect a tree-lined two-lane road, Montrose (NYSE: MEG) provides air quality monitoring, environmental laboratory testing, compliance, and environmental consulting services.

Why Could MEG Be a Winner?

Impressive 15.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
Earnings per share have massively outperformed its peers over the last two years, increasing by 146% annually
Free cash flow margin jumped by 6.9 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends

At $22.95 per share, Montrose trades at 9x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

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