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.
These stocks can be a rollercoaster, and StockStory is here to guide you through the ups and downs. That said, here is one volatile stock that could reward patient investors and two best left to the gamblers.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Expedia (EXPE)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.49
Originally founded as a part of Microsoft, Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) is one of the world’s leading online travel agencies.
Why Does EXPE Fall Short?
- Annual sales growth of 8.1% over the last three years lagged behind its consumer internet peers as its large revenue base made it difficult to generate incremental demand
- Focus on expanding its platform came at the expense of monetization as its average revenue per booking fell by 1.5% annually
- Highly competitive market means it’s on the never-ending treadmill of sales and marketing spend
Expedia is trading at $212.75 per share, or 7.6x forward EV/EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than EXPE.
Hain Celestial (HAIN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.02
Sold in over 75 countries around the world, Hain Celestial (NASDAQ:HAIN) is a natural and organic food company whose products range from snacks to teas to baby food.
Why Do We Think HAIN Will Underperform?
- Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 7× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate
At $0.95 per share, Hain Celestial trades at 119.7x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including HAIN in your portfolio.
One Stock to Buy:
Coinbase (COIN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 2.52
Widely regarded as the face of crypto, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is a blockchain infrastructure company updating the financial system with its trading, staking, stablecoin, and other payment solutions.
Why Is COIN a Good Business?
- Annual revenue growth of 52% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share is rising
- Earnings per share grew by 303% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
- Robust free cash flow margin of 36.3% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
Coinbase’s stock price of $165.83 implies a valuation ratio of 11.9x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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