Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.
Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. That said, here is one low-volatility stock that could offer consistent gains and two that may not deliver the returns you need.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Comcast (CMCSA)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.55
Formerly known as American Cable Systems, Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is a multinational telecommunications company offering a wide range of services.
Why Do We Pass on CMCSA?
- Number of domestic broadband customers has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings
- Demand will likely be soft over the next 12 months as Wall Street’s estimates imply tepid growth of 2.1%
- Below-average returns on capital indicate management struggled to find compelling investment opportunities
Comcast is trading at $31.70 per share, or 7.1x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why CMCSA doesn’t pass our bar.
Stewart Information Services (STC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.76
Founded in 1893 during America's westward expansion when property records were often disputed, Stewart Information Services (NYSE: STC) provides title insurance and real estate services, helping homebuyers, sellers, and lenders verify property ownership and protect against title defects.
Why Does STC Fall Short?
- Sluggish 1.3% annualized growth in net premiums earned over the last two years indicates the firm trailed its insurance peers
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 1% annually
- Capital trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 1.6% annual book value per share growth was below the typical insurance firm
At $73.25 per share, Stewart Information Services trades at 1.4x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than STC.
One Stock to Buy:
Vital Farms (VITL)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.53
With an emphasis on ethically produced products, Vital Farms (NASDAQ: VITL) specializes in pasture-raised eggs and butter.
Why Should You Buy VITL?
- Unit sales were phenomenal over the past two years, showing demand is robust and retailers can’t stock enough of its products
- Exciting sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months calls for 31.3% growth, an acceleration from its three-year trend
- Earnings per share grew by 109% annually over the last three years, massively outpacing its peers
Vital Farms’s stock price of $41.46 implies a valuation ratio of 29x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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