2 Volatile Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 1 Facing Headwinds

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.

Navigating these stocks isn’t easy, which is why StockStory helps you find Comfort In Chaos. That said, here are two volatile stocks that could reward patient investors and one that might not be worth the risk.

One Stock to Sell:

Acushnet (GOLF)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.10

Producer of the acclaimed Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) is a design and manufacturing company specializing in performance-driven golf products.

Why Are We Out on GOLF?

1. Muted 2.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years shows its demand lagged behind its consumer discretionary peers
2. Projected sales growth of 2% for the next 12 months suggests sluggish demand
3. Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability

At $80.61 per share, Acushnet trades at 20.5x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including GOLF in your portfolio.

Two Stocks to Buy:

Paymentus (PAY)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.86

Founded in 2004 to simplify the complex world of bill payments, Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) provides a cloud-based platform that helps utilities, municipalities, and service providers automate billing and payment processes.

Why Is PAY a Good Business?

1. Impressive 39% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
2. Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 86.3% outpaced its revenue gains

Paymentus’s stock price of $37.85 implies a valuation ratio of 50.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Blackstone (BX)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.31

With over $1 trillion in assets under management and investments spanning real estate, private equity, credit, and hedge funds, Blackstone (NYSE:BX) is a global alternative asset manager that invests capital on behalf of pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors.

Why Will BX Beat the Market?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 19.2% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
2. Efficiency rose over the last five years as its fee-related earnings increased by 22.7% per year
3. Earnings per share grew by 19.7% annually over the last five years and easily exceeded the peer group average

Blackstone is trading at $144.50 per share, or 23.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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