A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
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 deliver huge gains and one best left to the gamblers.
One Stock to Sell:
WillScot Mobile Mini (WSC)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.98
Originally focusing on mobile offices for construction sites, WillScot (NASDAQ: WSC) provides ready-to-use temporary spaces, largely for longer-term lease.
Why Does WSC Fall Short?
- Flat sales over the last two years suggest it must find different ways to grow during this cycle
- Estimated sales decline of 5.5% for the next 12 months implies an even more challenging demand environment
- Earnings per share have contracted by 12.5% annually over the last two years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance
At $19.88 per share, WillScot Mobile Mini trades at 19.1x forward P/E. If you’re considering WSC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Stocks to Watch:
Pinterest (PINS)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.48
Created with the idea of virtually replacing paper catalogues, Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) is an online image and social discovery platform.
Why Will PINS Beat the Market?
- Has the opportunity to boost monetization through new features and premium offerings as its monthly active users have grown by 11.2% annually over the last two years
- Excellent EBITDA margin of 28.3% highlights the efficiency of its business model, and its rise over the last few years was fueled by some leverage on its fixed costs
- Robust free cash flow margin of 27.4% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its improved cash conversion implies it’s becoming a less capital-intensive business
Pinterest is trading at $20.72 per share, or 9.1x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
Boeing (BA)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.73
One of the companies that forms a duopoly in the commercial aircraft market, Boeing (NYSE: BA) develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems.
Why Should BA Be on Your Watchlist?
- Products are seeing elevated demand as its unit sales averaged 27.1% growth over the past two years
- Forecasted revenue growth of 7.7% for the next 12 months suggests stronger momentum versus most peers
- Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 47.8% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
Boeing’s stock price of $232.64 implies a valuation ratio of 153.9x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full 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 9 Market-Beating Stocks. 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 Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
