Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

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 stuck in limbo.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Dollar General (DG)

Rolling One-Year Beta: -0.29

Appealing to the budget-conscious consumer, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is a discount retailer that sells a wide range of household essentials, groceries, apparel/beauty products, and seasonal merchandise.

Why Does DG Worry Us?

1. Disappointing same-store sales over the past two years show customers aren’t responding well to its product selection and store experience
2. Commoditized inventory, bad unit economics, and high competition are reflected in its low gross margin of 30%
3. Earnings per share have contracted by 17.4% annually over the last three years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance

At $149.19 per share, Dollar General trades at 21.4x forward P/E. If you’re considering DG for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.92

Tracing its roots back to 1863 during the Civil War era, First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) is a bank holding company that provides commercial banking, lending, deposit services, and wealth management to individuals and businesses.

Why Does FFBC Fall Short?

1. Annual revenue growth of 2.5% over the last two years was below our standards for the banking sector
2. 6.4% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
3. Incremental sales over the last two years were less profitable as its earnings per share were flat while its revenue grew

First Financial Bancorp is trading at $26.65 per share, or 1x forward P/B. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why FFBC doesn’t pass our bar.

One Stock to Watch:

Celsius (CELH)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.44

With its proprietary MetaPlus formula as the basis for key products, Celsius (NASDAQ: CELH) offers energy drinks that feature natural ingredients to help in fitness and weight management.

Why Is CELH Interesting?

1. Impressive 54.2% annual revenue growth over the last three years indicates it’s winning market share
2. Earnings per share grew by 321% annually over the last three years, massively outpacing its peers
3. CELH is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders, and its improved cash conversion implies it’s becoming a less capital-intensive business

Celsius’s stock price of $54.41 implies a valuation ratio of 37.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

If your portfolio success hinges on just 4 stocks, your wealth is built on fragile ground. You have a small window to secure high-quality assets before the market widens and these prices disappear.

Don’t wait for the next volatility shock. Check out our Top 6 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 Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.