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 its enthusiasm might be excessive.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Hain Celestial (HAIN)

Consensus Price Target: $2.41 (107% implied return)

Sold in over 75 countries around the world, Hain Celestial (NASDAQ: HAIN) is a natural and organic food company whose products range from snacks to teas to baby food.

Why Do We Avoid HAIN?

1. Absence of organic revenue growth over the past two years suggests it may have to lean into acquisitions to drive its expansion
2. Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
3. High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate

Hain Celestial’s stock price of $1.17 implies a valuation ratio of 8.5x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HAIN doesn’t pass our bar.

Alta (ALTG)

Consensus Price Target: $9.95 (57.4% implied return)

Founded in 1984, Alta Equipment Group (NYSE: ALTG) is a provider of industrial and construction equipment and services across the Midwest and Northeast United States.

Why Do We Steer Clear of ALTG?

1. Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 1.1% annual growth was below the typical industrials company
2. Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
3. Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution

At $6.32 per share, Alta trades at 6.3x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with ALTG, check out our full research report (it’s free).

One Stock to Watch:

BGC (BGC)

Consensus Price Target: $14.50 (67.7% implied return)

Tracing its roots back to 1945 and named after founder Bernard Gerald Cantor, BGC Group (NASDAQ: BGC) operates a global brokerage and financial technology platform that facilitates trading across fixed income, foreign exchange, equities, energy, and commodities markets.

Why Are We Positive On BGC?

1. Impressive 18.7% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
2. Incremental sales over the last two years boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 20.9% outstripped its revenue performance
3. Adequate return on equity shows management makes decent investment decisions

BGC is trading at $8.65 per share, or 6.7x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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