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1 Safe-and-Steady Stock on Our Buy List and 2 We Brush Off
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Choosing the wrong investments can cause you to fall behind, which is why we started StockStory - to separate the winners from the losers. That said, here is one low-volatility stock providing safe-and-steady growth and two that may not deliver the returns you need.
Two Stocks to Sell:
General Mills (GIS)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.04
Best known for its portfolio of powerhouse breakfast cereal brands, General Mills (NYSE:GIS) is a packaged foods company that has also made a mark in cereals, baking products, and snacks.
Why Do We Steer Clear of GIS?
- Declining unit sales over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to stimulate growth
- Forecasted revenue decline of 3.9% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall even further
- Inability to adjust its cost structure while its revenue declined over the last year led to a 23 percentage point drop in the company’s operating margin
At $32.97 per share, General Mills trades at 10.4x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with GIS, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.12
Born out of a 2018 merger between Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple, Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) is a consumer staples powerhouse boasting a portfolio of beverages including sodas, coffees, and juices.
Why Do We Think Twice About KDP?
- Free cash flow margin didn’t grow over the last year
- Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 5× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
Keurig Dr Pepper is trading at $33.63 per share, or 13.6x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why KDP doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock to Buy:
Chord Energy (CHRD)
Rolling One-Year Beta: -1.20
Holding the largest acreage position in the Williston Basin, Chord Energy (NASDAQ:CHRD) drills for and produces crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas in North Dakota's Williston Basin.
Why Are We Bullish on CHRD?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 24.8% annual revenue growth over the last ten years was exceptional
- Scale advantages are evident in its $6.32 billion revenue base, which provides operating leverage when demand is strong
- CHRD is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
Chord Energy’s stock price of $148.33 implies a valuation ratio of 7.3x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+271% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.