The past year hasn’t been kind to the stocks featured in this article. Each has tumbled to its lowest point in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they’re witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
While market timing can be an extremely profitable strategy, it has burned many investors and requires rigorous analysis - something we specialize in at StockStory. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock where you should be greedy instead of fearful and two facing legitimate challenges.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Cal-Maine (CALM)
One-Month Return: -11.1%
Known for brands such as Egg-Land’s Best and Land O’ Lakes, Cal-Maine (NASDAQ:CALM) produces, packages, and distributes eggs.
Why Does CALM Give Us Pause?
- Annual revenue declines of 2.5% over the last three years indicate problems with its market positioning
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
- Free cash flow margin shrank by 13.7 percentage points over the last year, suggesting the company is consuming more capital to stay competitive
Cal-Maine’s stock price of $73.62 implies a valuation ratio of 51.8x forward P/E. If you’re considering CALM for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
AIG (AIG)
One-Month Return: -0.9%
With roots dating back to 1919 when it began as a small insurance agency in Shanghai, China, AIG (NYSE:AIG) is a global insurance organization that provides commercial and personal insurance solutions to businesses and individuals across more than 200 countries.
Why Are We Bearish on AIG?
- Annual sales declines of 9.3% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
- 4.7% annual declines in net premiums earned for the past five years indicates policy sales struggled this cycle
- Flat book value per share over the last five years suggests it must find different ways to enhance shareholder value during this cycle
At $75.40 per share, AIG trades at 0.9x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including AIG in your portfolio.
One Stock to Buy:
Evercore (EVR)
One-Month Return: -10.1%
Founded in 1995 as a boutique advisory firm focused on independence and client trust, Evercore (NYSE:EVR) is an independent investment banking firm that provides strategic advisory, capital markets, and wealth management services to corporations, financial sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals.
Why Should You Buy EVR?
- Annual revenue growth of 33.9% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 62% annually, topping its revenue gains
- Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
Evercore is trading at $262.51 per share, or 13.6x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
ONE MORE THING: Top 6 Stocks for This Week. This market is separating quality stocks from expensive ones fast. AI is taking down whole sectors with no warning. In a rotation this fast, you need more than a list of good companies.
Our AI system flagged Palantir before it ran 1,662% between October 2022 and February 2026. AppLovin before it ran 753% between February 2024 and February 2026. Nvidia before it ran 1,178% between January 2023 and February 2026. Each week it produces 6 new names that pass the same tests. Get Our Top 6 Stocks for Free HERE.
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.