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.
At StockStory, our job is to help you avoid costly mistakes and stay on the right side of the trade. Keeping that in mind, here are two volatile stocks that could deliver huge gains and one that could just as easily collapse.
One Stock to Sell:
nCino (NCNO)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.36
Founded in 2011 in North Carolina, nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) makes cloud-based operating systems for banks and provides that software-as-a-service.
Why Does NCNO Worry Us?
- Estimated sales growth of 5.9% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its three-year trend
- Gross margin of 60.1% is below its competitors, leaving less money to invest in areas like marketing and R&D
- Suboptimal cost structure is highlighted by its history of operating margin losses
At $28.50 per share, nCino trades at 5.6x forward price-to-sales. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than NCNO.
Two Stocks to Watch:
FTAI Infrastructure (FIP)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.76
Spun off from FTAI Aviation in 2021, FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ: FIP) invests in and operates infrastructure and related assets across the transportation and energy sectors.
Why Are We Fans of FIP?
- Annual revenue growth of 57.1% over the last four years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Market share is on track to rise over the next 12 months as its 69.2% projected revenue growth implies demand will accelerate from its two-year trend
FTAI Infrastructure’s stock price of $4.95 implies a valuation ratio of 1.8x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
QuinStreet (QNST)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.36
Founded during the dot-com era in 1999 and specializing in high-intent consumer traffic, QuinStreet (NASDAQ: QNST) operates digital performance marketplaces that connect clients in financial and home services with consumers actively searching for their products.
Why Are We Bullish on QNST?
- Annual revenue growth of 37.2% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Forecasted revenue growth of 7.5% for the next 12 months indicates its momentum over the last two years is sustainable
- Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 160% annually
QuinStreet is trading at $15.32 per share, or 14.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
Donald Trump’s April 2025 "Liberation Day" tariffs sent markets into a tailspin, but stocks have since rebounded strongly, proving that knee-jerk reactions often create the best buying opportunities.
The smart money is already positioning for the next leg up. Don’t miss out on the recovery - check out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 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 for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today
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