Big price moves aren’t necessarily a bad thing. Students of Ben Graham and Warren Buffett would even argue that volatility is good as it allows investors to take advantage of Mr. Market’s mood swings.
But not all of these stocks are created equal, which is why we built StockStory - to help you find the right balance of risk and reward. Keeping that in mind, here are three volatile stocks that could reward patient investors.
Granite Construction (GVA)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.08
Having played a role in the construction of the Hoover Dam, Granite Construction (NYSE: GVA) is a provider of infrastructure solutions for roads, bridges, and other projects.
Why Are We Fans of GVA?
- Annual revenue growth of 12.2% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 43% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin grew by 5.3 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
Granite Construction is trading at $106.49 per share, or 18x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
GE Aerospace (GE)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.47
One of the original 12 companies on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, General Electric (NYSE: GE) is a multinational conglomerate providing technologies for various sectors including aviation, power, renewable energy, and healthcare.
Why Will GE Beat the Market?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 11% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 43.6% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
- GE is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders
GE Aerospace’s stock price of $288.94 implies a valuation ratio of 44.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Dave (DAVE)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 2.02
Named after the biblical David fighting financial Goliaths, Dave (NASDAQ: DAVE) is a digital financial services platform that helps Americans living paycheck to paycheck with cash advances, banking services, and tools to improve their financial health.
Why Could DAVE Be a Winner?
- Impressive 41.4% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 137% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
At $200.77 per share, Dave trades at 16x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
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 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. 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 for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today
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