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.
Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. That said, here are two stocks where Wall Street’s excitement appears well-founded and one where consensus estimates seem disconnected from reality.
One Stock to Sell:
G-III (GIII)
Consensus Price Target: $37.33 (35.8% implied return)
Founded as a small leather goods business, G-III (NASDAQ: GIII) is a fashion and apparel conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of brands.
Why Do We Think GIII Will Underperform?
- Muted 3.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its consumer discretionary peers
- Earnings per share fell by 4.2% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
- Poor free cash flow margin of 10.5% for the last two years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends
G-III’s stock price of $27.50 implies a valuation ratio of 0.5x forward price-to-sales. If you’re considering GIII for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Two Stocks to Watch:
APi (APG)
Consensus Price Target: $52.36 (41.5% implied return)
Started in 1926 as an insulation contractor, APi (NYSE: APG) provides life safety solutions and specialty services for buildings and infrastructure.
Why Will APG Outperform?
- Annual revenue growth of 18.5% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 17.5% outpaced its revenue gains
- Free cash flow margin jumped by 7.2 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
APi is trading at $37.01 per share, or 20x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Standex (SXI)
Consensus Price Target: $338.40 (30.9% implied return)
Holding over 500 patents globally, Standex (NYSE: SXI) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial components for various sectors.
Why Do We Watch SXI?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 11.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Offerings are mission-critical for businesses and lead to a premier gross margin of 39.3%
- Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong long-term operating margin of 15.5%, and it turbocharged its profits by achieving some fixed cost leverage
At $258.58 per share, Standex trades at 26x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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