These businesses are strong, and the stocks seem to be on sale.
I like finding bargains. Of course, finding a good investing deal is more complicated than finding a bargain at the store. But good bargain stocks exist.
In my view, cosmetics company e.l.f. Beauty (ELF +3.17%), cybersecurity specialist Rubrik (RBRK 7.53%), and website pioneer GoDaddy (GDDY +2.17%) are three bargain stocks for 2026 and beyond. Allow me to give a brief investment thesis for each one.
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1. e.l.f. Beauty
Selling beauty products for eyes, lips, and face, e.l.f Beauty is taking market share in a recession-proof category. The company gains market share through low-priced products and a strong social media presence. Moreover, management keeps expenses in check, leading to an 11% operating margin, which is quite strong for a growth company.
Today’s Change
(3.17%) $2.89
Current Price
$94.02
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$5.6B
Day’s Range
$89.50 – $95.58
52wk Range
$49.40 – $150.99
Volume
96
Avg Vol
2.1M
Gross Margin
65.91%
E.l.f Beauty is guiding for about 22% year-over-year net sales growth in fiscal 2026 (which ends in March). Profits are expected to take a small step back due to tariff pressure. But that headwind could go away now that the Supreme Court has ruled on tariffs.
Tariffs will likely be a small speed bump for e.l.f. Beauty long-term. The company continues to gain new customers. And the stock trades at about 3.5 times sales, which is a good deal if e.l.f. Beauty continues growing at this strong pace.
2. Rubrik
I believe that cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it more likely that bad actors will succeed at times. That’s why I like Rubrik’s business. It helps enterprises secure their data so that they can get back to business after a cybersecurity attack.
Today’s Change
(-7.53%) $-4.08
Current Price
$50.08
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$10B
Day’s Range
$49.80 – $55.34
52wk Range
$47.35 – $103.00
Volume
11
Avg Vol
4M
Gross Margin
79.05%
Enterprises seem to like this idea as well, as evidenced by Rubrik’s growth. As of October, the company had over 2,600 customers paying $100,000 or more annually. That’s about 600 more than the same time last year. Accordingly, its revenue growth is sensational, notching 48% revenue growth in the fiscal third quarter of 2026.
Rubrik is a relatively small player in the cybersecurity space. And it’s growing fast. But this hasn’t prevented management from taking profitability seriously. The company is on pace for roughly $200 million in free cash flow this year, which is remarkable for a company growing this fast.
Rubrik stock trades at just 8 times sales. Investors are hard-pressed to find a cheaper cybersecurity stock growing at this pace, which is why I think it’s a bargain.
3. GoDaddy
GoDaddy helps customers buy a web domain, build a website, and even build a business. It’s the slowest grower of these companies, with only 10% revenue growth in the third quarter of 2025. But it’s also the cheapest of the three, trading at only 15 times earnings, which is quite the bargain.
Today’s Change
(2.17%) $1.92
Current Price
$90.59
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$12B
Day’s Range
$88.06 – $92.21
52wk Range
$87.13 – $193.55
Volume
117K
Avg Vol
1.6M
Gross Margin
59.66%
The bargain valuation for GoDaddy stock is particularly advantageous here. Management is repurchasing shares, and a cheaper stock price helps it buy back more than it could have otherwise. Management has reduced the share count by 12% in the last three years.
GoDaddy is also using artificial intelligence to lower its operating expenses and stimulate growth with new products. Its ongoing growth and low valuation are why I call this a hidden-value stock. And it might be the best value of the three mentioned here.
Depending on the size of one’s investment portfolio, investing $1,000 in any of these three stocks could be a good move.
