1 Volatile Stock to Target This Week and 2 We Turn Down

1 Volatile Stock to Target This Week and 2 We Turn Down

Adam Hejl

Tue, February 17, 2026 at 1:39 PM GMT+9 3 min read

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•                                       StockStory Top Pick 
  

  SPXC

  -0.08%

 MNRO  

 -4.24%  

 

 

 HDSN  

 -3.11%  

A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.

These stocks can be a rollercoaster, and StockStory is here to guide you through the ups and downs. Keeping that in mind, here is one volatile stock with massive upside potential and two best left to the gamblers.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Monro (MNRO)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.24

Started as a single location in Rochester, New York, Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO) provides common auto services such as brake repairs, tire replacements, and oil changes.

Why Do We Think MNRO Will Underperform?

Store closures and disappointing same-store sales suggest demand is sluggish and it’s rightsizing its operations

Disappointing same-store sales over the past two years show customers aren’t responding well to its product selection and store experience

Performance over the past three years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 30.4% annually, worse than its revenue

At $23.70 per share, Monro trades at 40.8x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than MNRO.

Hudson Technologies (HDSN)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.20

Founded in 1991, Hudson Technologies (NASDAQ:HDSN) specializes in refrigerant services and solutions, providing refrigerant sales, reclamation, and recycling.

Why Is HDSN Not Exciting?

Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 9.9% annually over the last two years

Earnings per share have dipped by 35.2% annually over the past two years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term

Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability

Hudson Technologies is trading at $7.40 per share, or 8.5x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering HDSN for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

One Stock to Buy:

SPX Technologies (SPXC)

Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.13

With roots dating back to 1912 as the Piston Ring Company, SPX Technologies (NYSE:SPXC) supplies specialized infrastructure equipment for HVAC systems and detection and measurement applications across industrial, commercial, and utility markets.

Why Is SPXC a Top Pick?

Market share has increased this cycle as its 12.7% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional

Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient

Earnings per share have massively outperformed its peers over the last two years, increasing by 23% annually

 






Story Continues  

SPX Technologies’s stock price of $239 implies a valuation ratio of 32.7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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