2 Safe-and-Steady Stocks Worth Your Attention and 1 We Brush Off

August 22, 2025 at 00:33 AM EDT

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Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

Choosing the wrong investments can cause you to fall behind, which is why we started StockStory - to separate the winners from the losers. Keeping that in mind, here are two low-volatility stocks providing safe-and-steady growth and one that may not keep up.

One Stock to Sell:

Interface (TILE)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.77

Pioneering carbon-neutral flooring since its founding in 1973, Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) is a global manufacturer of modular carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and rubber flooring that specializes in carbon-neutral and sustainable flooring solutions.

Why Are We Cautious About TILE?

1.8% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its business services peers
Earnings per share lagged its peers over the last five years as they only grew by 1.9% annually
Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively

At $26.16 per share, Interface trades at 14.3x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with TILE, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Two Stocks to Watch:

KBR (KBR)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.84

Known for projects like the construction of Guantanamo Bay, KBR provides professional services and technologies, specializing in engineering, construction, and government services sectors.

Why Do We Like KBR?

Annual revenue growth of 9.9% over the last two years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings
Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue

KBR is trading at $50.38 per share, or 12.9x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Cencora (COR)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.18

Formerly known as AmerisourceBergen until its 2023 rebranding, Cencora (NYSE: COR) is a global pharmaceutical distribution company that connects manufacturers with healthcare providers while offering logistics, data analytics, and consulting services.

Why Is COR a Top Pick?

Enormous revenue base of $316.7 billion gives it leverage over plan holders and advantageous reimbursement terms with healthcare providers
Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 15.2%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last five years
Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

Cencora’s stock price of $303.23 implies a valuation ratio of 17.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

When Trump unveiled his aggressive tariff plan in April 2025, markets tanked as investors feared a full-blown trade war. But those who panicked and sold missed the subsequent rebound that’s already erased most losses.

Don’t let fear keep you from great opportunities and take a look at Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. 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).

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