The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Some large-cap stocks are past their peak, and StockStory is here to help you separate the winners from the laggards. Keeping that in mind, here is one S&P 500 stock that could deliver good returns and two that may struggle.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Tyson Foods (TSN)
Market Cap: $20.57 billion
Started as a simple trucking business, Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest producers of chicken, beef, and pork.
Why Do We Avoid TSN?
- Flat unit sales over the past two years suggest it might have to lower prices to stimulate growth
- Commoditized products, bad unit economics, and high competition are reflected in its low gross margin of 6.9%
- Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively, and its shrinking returns suggest its past profit sources are losing steam
Tyson Foods’s stock price of $58.48 implies a valuation ratio of 13.2x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than TSN.
S&P Global (SPGI)
Market Cap: $121 billion
Tracing its roots back to 1860 when it published the first railroad industry manual, S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides credit ratings, market intelligence, commodity data, automotive analytics, and financial indices that help investors and businesses make decisions.
Why Are We Hesitant About SPGI?
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were less profitable, as its 8.5% annual earnings per share growth trailed its revenue gains
At $410.69 per share, S&P Global trades at 22.2x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SPGI in your portfolio.
One Stock to Watch:
NetApp (NTAP)
Market Cap: $40.07 billion
Founded in 1992 as a pioneer in networked storage technology, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) provides data storage and management solutions that help organizations store, protect, and optimize their data across on-premises data centers and public clouds.
Why Do We Watch NTAP?
- Average billings growth of 7.3% over the past two years enhances its liquidity and shows there is steady demand for its products
- Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 15% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years
- Robust free cash flow margin of 20.3% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its improved cash conversion implies it’s becoming a less capital-intensive business
NetApp is trading at $203.44 per share, or 23.1x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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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-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+1,154% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
