1 Volatile Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Question

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 deliver huge gains and two that could just as easily collapse.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Procore Technologies (PCOR)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.73

With a mission to build software for the people that build the world, Procore Technologies (NYSE:PCOR) provides cloud-based software that enables owners, contractors, and other stakeholders to collaborate and manage construction projects from any device.

Why Does PCOR Worry Us?

1. Customers had second thoughts about committing to its platform over the last year as its average billings growth of 13.6% underwhelmed
2. Estimated sales growth of 12% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
3. Operating margin declined by 1.9 percentage points over the last year as it scaled

Procore Technologies is trading at $72.34 per share, or 7.8x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with PCOR, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.70

Focused on the future of autonomous military combat, AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) specializes in advanced unmanned aircraft systems and electric vehicle charging solutions.

Why Does AVAV Give Us Pause?

1. Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last five years as its operating margin fell by 8.4 percentage points
2. Earnings per share fell by 9.9% annually over the last two years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
3. 19 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position

AeroVironment’s stock price of $234.83 implies a valuation ratio of 51.3x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including AVAV in your portfolio.

One Stock to Buy:

Curtiss-Wright (CW)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.16

Formed from a merger of 12 companies, Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) provides a range of products and services to the aerospace, industrial, electronic, and maritime industries.

Why Are We Bullish on CW?

1. Solid 9.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
2. Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 16.5% operating margin, and its rise over the last five years was fueled by some leverage on its fixed costs
3. Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 18% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years

At $547.41 per share, Curtiss-Wright trades at 38.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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