A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
At StockStory, our job is to help you avoid costly mistakes and stay on the right side of the trade. Keeping that in mind, here is one volatile stock that could reward patient investors and two that could just as easily collapse.
Two Stocks to Sell:
BILL (BILL)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.64
Transforming the messy back-office financial operations that plague small business owners, BILL (NYSE: BILL) provides a cloud-based platform that automates accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management for small and midsize businesses.
Why Does BILL Fall Short?
- Customers had second thoughts about committing to its platform over the last year as its average billings growth of 11.9% underwhelmed
- Estimated sales growth of 10.5% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
- Operating profits increased over the last year as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
BILL’s stock price of $55.20 implies a valuation ratio of 3.4x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with BILL, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
PROG (PRG)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.09
Evolving from its origins as Aaron's, Inc. before rebranding in 2020, PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG) provides alternative payment solutions including lease-to-own options and second-look credit products for consumers who may not qualify for traditional financing.
Why Should You Sell PRG?
- Sales were flat over the last five years, indicating it’s failed to expand this cycle
- Earnings per share fell by 6.2% annually over the last five years while its revenue was flat, showing each sale was less profitable
- Tangible book value per share tumbled by 12.9% annually over the last five years, showing financials sector trends are working against its favor during this cycle
PROG is trading at $30.48 per share, or 8.7x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including PRG in your portfolio.
One Stock to Watch:
FTAI Infrastructure (FIP)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.44
Spun off from FTAI Aviation in 2021, FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ: FIP) invests in and operates infrastructure and related assets across the transportation and energy sectors.
Why Are We Positive On FIP?
- Annual revenue growth of 19% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Demand for the next 12 months is expected to accelerate above its two-year trend as Wall Street forecasts robust revenue growth of 73.5%
At $4.84 per share, FTAI Infrastructure trades at 11.5x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
The market’s up big this year - but there’s a catch. Just 4 stocks account for half the S&P 500’s entire gain. That kind of concentration makes investors nervous, and for good reason. While everyone piles into the same crowded names, smart investors are hunting quality where no one’s looking - and paying a fraction of the price. Check out the high-quality names we’ve flagged in our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
