$MNDY

4 Turnaround Stocks to Buy Before 2026 Is Over and Hold for a Decade

Monday.com (MNDY) shares fell 49% over the past year, despite 21.9% revenue growth. Unity (U) recovered after leadership changes and fee removal, with 23.9% revenue growth. GitLab (GTLB) surged 145% in six months, with 21.3% revenue growth. All three companies are highlighted as potential long-term investments.

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Published Oct 17, 2026, 8:43 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MNDYBullishLow
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Why it matters

Provides a qualitative view of why these stocks may present buying opportunities based on recent recoveries.

02

Market read

Identifies potential buying opportunities in software turnarounds, useful for sector‑focused traders.

03

What to watch

Macro slowdown or higher interest rates could dampen growth spending.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 2/10Timing: none

Background

The article lists four turnaround stocks, describing recent price performance and growth metrics.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MNDYBullishMedium confidence
Context

Monday.com shares are down 49% YTD but have rebounded 38% over the past six months as revenue grew 21.9% YoY.

Expected impact

potential upside as growth and short‑interest pressure ease

Evidence & confidence

Recent price rally and solid revenue growth indicate improving fundamentals.

$UBullishMedium confidence
Context

Unity stock is up 54% over six months after leadership changes and scrapping the install fee, with revenue up 23.9% in the latest quarter.

Expected impact

likely continued upside as operational discipline takes hold

Evidence & confidence

Revenue acceleration and clear strategic direction support further gains.

$GTLBBullishMedium confidence
Context

GitLab stock has surged 145% over the past six months, revenue grew 21.3% in the latest quarter, and it is near its 52‑week high.

Expected impact

possible further upside if growth momentum persists

Evidence & confidence

High growth rates and proximity to 52‑week high suggest continued investor interest.

Market effects

Highlights a potential rebound in enterprise software and cloud services sector.

US software stocks may see modest buying pressure.

Signals broader interest in turnaround opportunities across tech markets.

Counterpoint

Recent rallies may be overbought; price corrections could follow.

Key entities

  • Monday.com

    Work operating system platform

  • Unity Software

    Game engine and real‑time 3D development platform

  • GitLab

    DevSecOps and software development lifecycle platform

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