Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Regional bank Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 12.6% year on year to $64.88 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.12 per share was 4.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) may be overshadowed by larger indexes, but it’s full of companies with the potential to deliver high returns.
A select few have the right mix of innovation, market opportunity, and execution to outperform over time.
Westamerica Bancorporation currently trades at $51.35 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 1.1%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain during that period.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
There are many ways to measure high-quality stocks. One way for investors to find great dividend stocks is to focus on those with the longest histories of raising dividends.
