Three Growth Stocks to Avoid: Jackson Financial, Nelnet, and Columbia Financial

Three growth stocks to avoid: Jackson Financial (JXN), Nelnet (NNI), and Columbia Financial (CLBK). JXN's net premiums earned declined, costs rose faster than revenue, and EPS contracted. NNI's incremental sales were less profitable, and its low ROE reflects poor fund allocation. CLBK's loans face end-market challenges, net interest margin is low, and EPS fell annually.