While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
Even among high-growth companies, some are struggling, which is why we built StockStory - to help you separate winners from losers. That said, here are two Nasdaq 100 stocks that have huge potential and one that may struggle.
One Stock to Sell:
Marriott (MAR)
Market Cap: $90.86 billion
Founded by J. Willard Marriott in 1927, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global hospitality company with a portfolio of over 7,000 properties and 30 brands, spanning 130+ countries and territories.
Why Is MAR Risky?
- Softer revenue per room over the past two years suggests it might have to invest in new amenities such as restaurants and bars to attract customers
- Free cash flow margin is projected to show no improvement next year
- Stagnant returns on capital show management has failed to improve the company’s business quality
At $349.51 per share, Marriott trades at 28.8x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including MAR in your portfolio.
Two Stocks to Watch:
Amazon (AMZN)
Market Cap: $3 trillion
Founded by Jeff Bezos after quitting his stock-picking job at D.E. Shaw, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the world’s largest online retailer and provider of cloud computing services.
Why Could AMZN Be a Winner?
- Amazon revolutionized the way consumers shop. This isn’t the only tailwind to its impressive revenue growth, as its highly profitable AWS segment has also driven top-line momentum.
- The company’s best-in-class revenue growth coupled with modest operating leverage on its past infrastructure investments has led to elite EPS growth over a multi-year period.
- Though dominant, Amazon’s capital-intensive e-commerce business means its profitability is structurally lower than its pure-play tech peers. Can the company pull it up, or are we reaching a ceiling?
Amazon’s stock price of $277.08 implies a valuation ratio of 29.5x forward price-to-earnings. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Cintas (CTAS)
Market Cap: $81.12 billion
Starting as a family business collecting and cleaning shop rags in Cincinnati, Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) provides corporate identity uniforms, facility services, and safety products to over one million businesses across North America.
What Makes CTAS Stand Out?
- Annual revenue growth of 9.6% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Strong free cash flow margin of 16.4% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently
- ROIC punches in at 26.6%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments, and its returns are climbing as it finds even more attractive growth opportunities
Cintas is trading at $202.43 per share, or 37x forward P/E. Is now the right 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-micro-cap company Kadant (+214% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
