Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
The risks that can come from buying these assets is precisely why we started StockStory - to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. That said, here is one growth stock with significant upside potential and two that could be down big.
Two Growth Stocks to Sell:
FormFactor (FORM)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +8.3%
With customers across the foundry and fabless markets, FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM) is a US-based provider of test and measurement technologies for semiconductors.
Why Do We Pass on FORM?
- Muted 3.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its semiconductor peers
- Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 13.3 percentage points
- Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
At $29 per share, FormFactor trades at 21x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with FORM, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +13%
Spun off from Hilton Worldwide in 2017, Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE: HGV) is a global timeshare company that provides travel experiences for its customers through its timeshare resorts and club membership programs.
Why Are We Hesitant About HGV?
- Muted 11.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years shows its demand lagged behind its consumer discretionary peers
- Underwhelming 3.6% return on capital reflects management’s difficulties in finding profitable growth opportunities
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 15× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
Hilton Grand Vacations’s stock price of $44.82 implies a valuation ratio of 12.1x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including HGV in your portfolio.
One Growth Stock to Watch:
Rumble (RUM)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +25.1%
Founded in 2013 as a champion for content creator rights and free expression, Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM) is a video sharing platform that positions itself as a free speech alternative to mainstream platforms, offering creators more favorable revenue-sharing opportunities.
Why Are We Fans of RUM?
- Annual revenue growth of 38.4% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Projected revenue growth of 11.7% for the next 12 months suggests its momentum from the last two years will persist
Rumble is trading at $8.37 per share, or 19.7x trailing 12-month price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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The smart money is already positioning for the next leg up. Don’t miss out on the recovery - check out 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 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-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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