Author: David Jagielski, The Motley Fool

These names could make comebacks this year and be due for much better performances over not just the next 12 months, but the long haul.

Both come with considerable risks, but for a contrarian investor who’s betting on a turnaround, the upside can be significant.

Paying yields up to 3.6%, these names all have underrated growth prospects.

All down 14% or more in the past three months, these struggling of late names may be excellent long-term investments.

All down more than 15% this year, buying these stocks can be a good move to make right now.