The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Unlike the investment banks, we created StockStory to provide independent analysis that helps you determine which companies are truly worth following. That said, 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:
FOX (FOXA)
Consensus Price Target: $70.81 (30% implied return)
Founded in 1915, Fox (NASDAQ: FOXA) is a diversified media company, operating prominent cable news, television broadcasting, and digital media platforms.
Why Should You Dump FOXA?
- Annual sales growth of 5.4% over the last five years lagged behind its consumer discretionary peers as its large revenue base made it difficult to generate incremental demand
- Capital intensity will likely ramp up in the next year as its free cash flow margin is expected to contract by 5.9 percentage points
- Returns on capital are increasing as management makes relatively better investment decisions
FOX is trading at $54.48 per share, or 9.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with FOXA, check out our full research report (it’s free).
SiteOne (SITE)
Consensus Price Target: $157.08 (48.4% implied return)
Known for distributing John Deere tractors and LESCO turf care products, SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE: SITE) provides landscaping products and services to professionals, including irrigation, lighting, and nursery supplies.
Why Do We Steer Clear of SITE?
- Organic sales performance over the past two years indicates the company may need to make strategic adjustments or rely on M&A to catalyze faster growth
- Flat earnings per share over the last two years lagged its peers
- Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
SiteOne’s stock price of $105.84 implies a valuation ratio of 23.3x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than SITE.
One Stock to Watch:
The Trade Desk (TTD)
Consensus Price Target: $24.32 (28.3% implied return)
Built as an alternative to "walled garden" advertising ecosystems, The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) provides a cloud-based platform that helps advertisers and agencies plan, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across multiple channels and devices.
Why Does TTD Stand Out?
- Annual revenue growth of 20.2% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share is rising
- Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale
- Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong trailing 12-month operating margin of 20.3%, and its profits increased over the last year as it scaled
At $18.95 per share, The Trade Desk trades at 2.9x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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