A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. Keeping that in mind, here are two low-volatility stocks that could offer consistent gains and one that may not keep up.

One Stock to Sell:

AT&T (T)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.24

Founded by Alexander Graham Bell, AT&T (NYSE: T) is a multinational telecomm conglomerate providing a range of communications and internet services.

Why Do We Pass on T?

1. Annual revenue declines of 6.7% over the last five years indicate problems with its market positioning
2. Sales were less profitable over the last five years as its earnings per share fell by 9% annually, worse than its revenue declines
3. Capital intensity will likely increase as its free cash flow margin is anticipated to drop by 2.1 percentage points over the next year

At $29.50 per share, AT&T trades at 13.6x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than T.

Two Stocks to Watch:

TJX (TJX)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.44

Initially based on a strategy of buying excess inventory from manufacturers or other retailers, TJX (NYSE: TJX) is an off-price retailer that sells brand-name apparel and other goods at prices much lower than department stores.

Why Does TJX Catch Our Eye?

1. Same-store sales growth averaged 4.1% over the past two years, showing it’s bringing new and repeat shoppers into its stores
2. Enormous revenue base of $57.93 billion compensates for its low gross margin and provides significant leverage in supplier negotiations
3. Industry-leading 27.9% return on capital demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments, and its returns are climbing as it finds even more attractive growth opportunities

TJX’s stock price of $139.99 implies a valuation ratio of 30x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

Huron (HURN)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.58

Founded in 2002 during a time of significant regulatory change in corporate America, Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN) is a professional services company that helps organizations develop growth strategies, optimize operations, and implement digital transformation solutions.

Why Is HURN a Good Business?

1. Annual revenue growth of 10.9% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Adjusted operating margin improvement of 7.5 percentage points over the last five years demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
3. Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 27.8%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last two years

Huron is trading at $141.43 per share, or 18.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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