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1 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks to Keep an Eye On and 2 We Ignore
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bullish calls are justified. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock where Wall Street’s positive outlook is supported by strong fundamentals and two where analysts may be overlooking some important risks.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Envista (NVST)
Consensus Price Target: $30 (29.5% implied return)
Uniting more than 30 trusted brands including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, and DEXIS under one corporate umbrella, Envista Holdings (NYSE:NVST) is a global dental products company that provides equipment, consumables, and specialized technologies for dental professionals.
Why Are We Bearish on NVST?
- 3.4% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its healthcare peers
- Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 7% annually
- Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging
At $23.16 per share, Envista trades at 14.9x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why NVST doesn’t pass our bar.
Wells Fargo (WFC)
Consensus Price Target: $100.37 (25.2% implied return)
Founded during the California Gold Rush in 1852 to provide banking and express delivery services to miners and merchants, Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) is a diversified financial services company that provides banking, lending, investment, and wealth management services to individuals and businesses.
Why Do We Steer Clear of WFC?
- Annual net interest income growth of 6% over the last five years lagged behind its banking peers as its large revenue base made it difficult to generate incremental demand
- 33.6 basis point (100 basis points = 1 percentage point) decline in its net interest margin over the last two years reflects the firm’s willingness to accept lower profitability to defend its market position
- Capital generation will likely be soft over the next 12 months as Wall Street’s estimates imply tepid tangible book value per share growth of 7.2%
Wells Fargo is trading at $80.18 per share, or 1.4x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than WFC.
One Stock to Watch:
Flex (FLEX)
Consensus Price Target: $160.50 (42.6% implied return)
Originally known as Flextronics until its 2016 rebranding, Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) is a global manufacturing partner that designs, engineers, and builds products for companies across industries from medical devices to solar trackers.
Why Do We Watch FLEX?
- Enormous revenue base of $29.27 billion provides significant distribution advantages
- Exciting sales outlook for the upcoming 12 months calls for 25.7% growth, an acceleration from its two-year trend
- Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 20.6% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
Flex’s stock price of $112.55 implies a valuation ratio of 21.1x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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