Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. That said, here is one low-volatility stock that could offer consistent gains and two that may not keep up.

Two Stocks to Sell:

ON24 (ONTF)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.85

Started in 1998 as a platform to broadcast press conferences, ON24’s (NYSE: ONTF) software helps organizations organize online webinars and other virtual events and convert prospects into customers.

Why Are We Out on ONTF?

1. Offerings couldn’t generate interest over the last year as its billings have averaged 3.3% declines
2. Forecasted revenue decline of 6% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall even further
3. Customer acquisition costs take a while to recoup, making it difficult to justify sales and marketing investments that could increase revenue

At $5.71 per share, ON24 trades at 1.7x forward price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ONTF doesn’t pass our bar.

Lockheed Martin (LMT)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.36

Headquartered in Maryland, Famous for the F-35 aircraft, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) specializes in defense, space, homeland security, and information technology products.

Why Do We Think LMT Will Underperform?

1. Scale is a double-edged sword because it limits the company’s growth potential compared to its smaller competitors, as reflected in its below-average annual revenue increases of 3.3% for the last five years
2. Incremental sales over the last five years were less profitable as its earnings per share were flat while its revenue grew
3. Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam

Lockheed Martin’s stock price of $476.75 implies a valuation ratio of 16.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering LMT for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

One Stock to Watch:

CACI (CACI)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.23

Founded to commercialize SIMSCRIPT, CACI International (NYSE: CACI) offers defense, intelligence, and IT solutions to support national security and government transformation efforts.

Why Does CACI Stand Out?

1. Demand is greater than supply as the company’s 13% average backlog growth over the past two years shows it’s securing new contracts and accumulating more orders than it can fulfill
2. Projected revenue growth of 9.2% for the next 12 months suggests its momentum from the last two years will persist
3. Share repurchases over the last two years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 16.9% to outpace its revenue gains

CACI is trading at $467.27 per share, or 17.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump’s presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025.

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