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.
Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock where Wall Street’s excitement appears well-founded and two where analysts may be overlooking some important risks.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Consensus Price Target: $3.91 (24% implied return)
Famous for its Original Glazed doughnuts and parent company of Insomnia Cookies, Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) is one of the most beloved and well-known fast-food chains in the world.
Why Is DNUT Risky?
- Earnings per share have contracted by 28.6% annually over the last four years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance
- Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
- Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders
Krispy Kreme’s stock price of $3.15 implies a valuation ratio of 14.7x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering DNUT for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
FactSet (FDS)
Consensus Price Target: $319 (43.9% implied return)
Founded in 1978 when financial data was still primarily delivered through paper reports, FactSet (NYSE:FDS) provides financial data, analytics, and technology solutions that investment professionals use to research, analyze, and manage their portfolios.
Why Is FDS Not Exciting?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 5.5% annual growth was below the typical financials company
- Earnings growth over the last two years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 8.1% annually
At $221.65 per share, FactSet trades at 12.6x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than FDS.
One Stock to Buy:
LSI (LYTS)
Consensus Price Target: $29.33 (33.5% implied return)
Enhancing commercial environments, LSI (NASDAQ:LYTS) provides lighting and display solutions for businesses and retailers.
Why Are We Backing LYTS?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 16.1% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
- Additional sales over the last five years increased its profitability as the 45% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin grew by 7.2 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
LSI is trading at $21.97 per share, or 17.3x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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