1 Nasdaq 100 Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 That Underwhelm

1 Nasdaq 100 Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 That Underwhelm

Anthony Lee

Fri, February 20, 2026 at 1:46 PM GMT+9 3 min read

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•                                       StockStory Top Pick 
  

  MNST

  -1.43%

 ^NDX  

 -0.41%  

 

 

 MDLZ  

 -2.40%  

 

 

 WDAY  

 -1.83%  

 

 

 ORCL  

 +0.24%  

The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is known for housing some of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in the market. But not every stock in the index is a winner - some are struggling with slowing growth, increasing competition, or unsustainable valuations.

Investing in Nasdaq 100 stocks isn’t just about picking big names - it’s about finding the right ones, and that’s where StockStory comes in. Keeping that in mind, here is one Nasdaq 100 stock that has huge potential and two that may struggle.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Workday (WDAY)

Market Cap: $36.83 billion

Born from the vision of PeopleSoft founders after Oracle’s hostile takeover of their previous company, Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) provides cloud-based software for financial management, human resources, planning, and analytics to help organizations manage their business operations.

Why Does WDAY Give Us Pause?

Underwhelming ARR growth of 13.8% over the last year suggests the company faced challenges in acquiring and retaining long-term customers

Estimated sales growth of 12.9% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend

Operating margin improvement of 1.6 percentage points over the last year demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently

Workday is trading at $140.52 per share, or 3.7x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with WDAY, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Mondelez (MDLZ)

Market Cap: $75.16 billion

Founded as Nabisco in 1903, Mondelez (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a packaged snacks powerhouse best known for its Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, Ritz, and Trident brands.

Why Do We Think Twice About MDLZ?

Shrinking unit sales over the past two years show it’s struggled to move its products and had to rely on price increases

Efficiency has decreased over the last year as its operating margin fell by 8.2 percentage points

Earnings per share were flat over the last three years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were less profitable

Mondelez’s stock price of $58.69 implies a valuation ratio of 19.8x forward P/E. If you’re considering MDLZ for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

One Stock to Buy:

Monster (MNST)

Market Cap: $80.11 billion

Founded in 2002 as a natural soda and juice company, Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) is a pioneer of the energy drink category, and its Monster Energy brand targets a young, active demographic.

Why Do We Love MNST?

Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 28% operating margin, and its operating leverage amplified its profits over the last year

Strong free cash flow margin of 23.4% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently, and its recently improved profitability means it has even more resources to invest or distribute

ROIC punches in at 37.3%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments

 






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At $82.18 per share, Monster trades at 37.8x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

If your portfolio success hinges on just 4 stocks, your wealth is built on fragile ground. You have a small window to secure high-quality assets before the market widens and these prices disappear.

Don’t wait for the next volatility shock. Check out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.

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