PENN, Hayward, Kemper Flagged by StockStory as Risky Buys

Investment research firm StockStory on May 29, 2026, identified Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN), Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW), and Kemper Corp. (NYSE:KMPR) as stocks under $50 with warning signs, advising investors to avoid them due to shaky business models and stretched valuations. Penn Entertainment, trading at $19.45, carries a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 20.4x, a level the firm deems excessive given challenges in regional casinos and sports betting. Hayward, a pool equipment maker at $14, trades at 16.1x forward earnings, lacking fundamental support for its multiple. Kemper, an insurer at $25.45, holds a forward price-to-book ratio of just 0.6x, reflecting persistent underwriting difficulties. StockStory said these stocks fail its quality tests and recommended alternatives with stronger risk-reward profiles.