2 Growth Stocks to Stash and 1 We Turn Down

Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold. Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.

Deciphering which businesses can sustain their high growth rates is a challenge for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory. Keeping that in mind, here are two growth stocks with significant upside potential and one that could be down big.

One Growth Stock to Sell:

Byrna (BYRN)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +37.7%

Providing civilians with tools to disable, disarm, and deter would-be assailants, Byrna (NASDAQ:BYRN) is a provider of non-lethal weapons.

Why Does BYRN Worry Us?

1. Responsiveness to unforeseen market trends is restricted due to its substandard operating margin profitability
2. Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
3. Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution

Byrna’s stock price of $13.14 implies a valuation ratio of 27.3x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with BYRN, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Two Growth Stocks to Buy:

CrowdStrike (CRWD)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +22%

Known for detecting the massive SolarWinds hack in 2020 that compromised numerous government agencies, CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) provides cloud-based cybersecurity solutions that protect endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data through its Falcon platform.

Why Is CRWD a Good Business?

1. Average billings growth of 24% over the last year enhances its liquidity and shows there is steady demand for its products
2. Sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months implies the business will stay on its desirable two-year growth trajectory
3. Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale

CrowdStrike is trading at $355.17 per share, or 15.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Carvana (CVNA)

One-Year Revenue Growth: +48.6%

Known for its glass tower car vending machines, Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) provides a convenient automotive shopping experience by offering an online platform for buying and selling used cars.

Why Are We Bullish on CVNA?

1. Annual revenue growth of 14.3% over the last three years beat the sector average and underscores the popularity of its platform
2. Incremental sales over the last three years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 39.7% annually, topping its revenue gains
3. Free cash flow margin expanded by 17.9 percentage points over the last few years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends

At $328.07 per share, Carvana trades at 26.5x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

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 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. 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 Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.