Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions. While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
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 with massive upside potential and two that might not be worth the risk.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Regions Financial (RF)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.26
Tracing its roots back to 1971 and operating in a region known as the "heart of Dixie," Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) is a financial holding company that provides banking services, wealth management, and specialty financial solutions across the South, Midwest, and Texas.
Why Are We Wary of RF?
- 5.4% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
- Net interest margin dropped by 41 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) over the last two years, implying the firm’s loan book profitability fell as competitors entered the market
- Flat earnings per share over the last two years lagged its peers
At $25.08 per share, Regions Financial trades at 1.2x forward P/B. If you’re considering RF for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
OceanFirst Financial (OCFC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.10
Tracing its roots back to 1902 when it began serving coastal New Jersey communities, OceanFirst Financial (NASDAQ:OCFC) operates as a regional bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services primarily in New Jersey and surrounding metropolitan areas.
Why Should You Sell OCFC?
- Annual sales declines of 5% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- Muted 3.1% annual net interest income growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its banking peers
- Annual earnings per share growth of 1.2% underperformed its revenue over the last five years, showing its incremental sales were less profitable
OceanFirst Financial’s stock price of $18.20 implies a valuation ratio of 0.6x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with OCFC, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
One Stock to Buy:
SPX Technologies (SPXC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.15
With roots dating back to 1912 as the Piston Ring Company, SPX Technologies (NYSE:SPXC) supplies specialized infrastructure equipment for HVAC systems and detection and measurement applications across industrial, commercial, and utility markets.
Why Is SPXC a Good Business?
- Annual revenue growth of 12.7% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last five years as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
- Earnings per share grew by 23% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
SPX Technologies is trading at $204.60 per share, or 27.2x forward P/E. Is now a good 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 5 Growth Stocks for this month. 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
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