2 Profitable Stocks to Target This Week and 1 That Underwhelm

2 Profitable Stocks to Target This Week and 1 That Underwhelm While profitability is essential, it doesn't guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity". Profits are valuable, but they're not everything. At StockStory, we help you identify the companies that have real staying power. Keeping that in mind, here are two profitable companies that balance growth and profitability and one best left off your watchlist. One Stock to Sell: HP (HPQ) Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 5.