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 are precisely why we started StockStory — to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. Keeping that in mind, here is one growth stock where the best is yet to come and two whose momentum may slow.
Two Growth Stocks to Sell:
Bally's (BALY)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +15.6%
Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) is a diversified global casino-entertainment company that owns and manages casinos, resorts, and online gaming platforms.
Why Do We Steer Clear of BALY?
- 6.9% annual revenue growth over the last two years was slower than its consumer discretionary peers
- Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
- Unfavorable liquidity position could lead to additional equity financing that dilutes shareholders
At $9.03 per share, Bally's trades at 14x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why BALY doesn’t pass our bar.
Glacier Bancorp (GBCI)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +31.7%
Operating through seventeen distinct bank divisions with local brands and management teams, Glacier Bancorp (NYSE: GBCI) is a bank holding company that provides various banking services to individuals and businesses across eight western states.
Why Does GBCI Worry Us?
- Muted 8.5% annual revenue growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its banking peers
- Earnings per share fell by 4.8% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
- Muted 3.1% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last five years shows its capital generation lagged behind its banking peers
Glacier Bancorp’s stock price of $48.95 implies a valuation ratio of 1.4x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than GBCI.
One Growth Stock to Buy:
Mastercard (MA)
One-Year Revenue Growth: +16%
Recognizable by its iconic "Priceless" advertising campaign that has run in over 120 countries, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) operates a global payments network that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, and businesses, enabling electronic transactions and providing payment solutions.
Why Is MA a Top Pick?
- Annual revenue growth of 16.1% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
Mastercard is trading at $573.48 per share, or 26.4x 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
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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-micro-cap company Kadant (+214% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
