2 Mid-Cap Stocks to Consider Right Now and 1 to Brush Off

Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations. However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.

These dynamics can rattle even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. Keeping that in mind, here are two mid-cap stocks with long growth runways and one best left ignored.

One Mid-Cap Stock to Sell:

UL Solutions (ULS)

Market Cap: $14.11 billion

Founded in 1894 as a response to the growing dangers of electricity in American homes and businesses, UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) provides testing, inspection, and certification services that help companies ensure their products meet safety, security, and sustainability standards.

Why Does ULS Fall Short?

1. 4.3% annual revenue growth over the last three years was slower than its business services peers

At $70.38 per share, UL Solutions trades at 40.2x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ULS in your portfolio.

Two Mid-Cap Stocks to Watch:

ITT (ITT)

Market Cap: $11.97 billion

Playing a crucial role in the development of the first transatlantic television transmission in 1956, ITT (NYSE:ITT) provides motion and fluid handling equipment for various industries

Why Do We Watch ITT?

1. Operating margin expanded by 9.6 percentage points over the last five years as it scaled and became more efficient
2. Share repurchases over the last two years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 13.9% to outpace its revenue gains
3. ROIC punches in at 17.5%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments, and its returns are climbing as it finds even more attractive growth opportunities

ITT’s stock price of $152.15 implies a valuation ratio of 23.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

Molina Healthcare (MOH)

Market Cap: $15.91 billion

Founded in 1980 as a provider for underserved communities in Southern California, Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) provides managed healthcare services primarily to low-income individuals through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace insurance programs across 21 states.

Why Should You Buy MOH?

1. Annual revenue growth of 19.4% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Large revenue base of $41.87 billion gives it power over healthcare providers and plan holders
3. Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 14.6% annually

Molina Healthcare is trading at $293.48 per share, or 11.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

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