High volatility doesn’t always mean high risk - some companies experience wild price swings but still trend reliably upward over time. In fact, many of the market’s biggest winners have been highly volatile stocks.
Spotting the long-term winners in unpredictable markets takes skill, and our job at StockStory is to simplify the process for you. Keeping that in mind, here are three volatile stocks that could deliver huge gains.
Netflix (NFLX)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.11
Launched by Reed Hastings as a DVD mail rental company until its famous pivot to streaming in 2007, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a pioneering streaming content platform.
Why Could NFLX Be a Winner?
- Global Streaming Paid Memberships have increased by an average of 14.2% annually, giving it the potential for margin-accretive growth if it can develop valuable complementary products and features
- Share repurchases over the last three years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 29% to outpace its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 18.4 percentage points over the last few years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
At $103.07 per share, Netflix trades at 2.7x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Chart (GTLS)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.78
Installing the first bulk Co2 tank for McDonalds’s sodas, Chart (NYSE: GTLS) provides equipment to store and transport gasses.
Why Are We Bullish on GTLS?
- Backlog has averaged 25.6% growth over the past two years, showing it has a pipeline of unfulfilled orders that will support revenue in the future
- Share repurchases over the last two years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 34.6% to outpace its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin grew by 11.5 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
Chart is trading at $205.05 per share, or 16.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Corpay (CPAY)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.26
Formerly known as FLEETCOR until its 2024 rebrand, Corpay (NYSE: CPAY) provides specialized payment solutions for businesses to manage vehicle expenses, corporate payments, and lodging costs with enhanced control and reporting capabilities.
Why Does CPAY Stand Out?
- Annual revenue growth of 11.8% over the last five years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings
- Share repurchases have increased shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 13% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years
- Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
Corpay’s stock price of $297.62 implies a valuation ratio of 12.4x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Stocks We Like Even More
Your portfolio can’t afford to be based on yesterday’s story. The risk in a handful of heavily crowded stocks is rising daily.
The names generating the next wave of massive growth are right here 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-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% 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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