Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
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 likely to meet or exceed Wall Street’s lofty expectations and two where its enthusiasm might be excessive.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Nike (NKE)
Consensus Price Target: $61.68 (36.3% implied return)
Originally selling Japanese Onitsuka Tiger sneakers as Blue Ribbon Sports, Nike (NYSE: NKE) is a global titan in athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories.
Why Do We Pass on NKE?
- Constant currency revenue growth has disappointed over the past two years and shows demand was soft
- Free cash flow margin is expected to increase by 1.6 percentage points next year, suggesting the company will have more capital to invest or return to shareholders
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
Nike’s stock price of $45.25 implies a valuation ratio of 27.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering NKE for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
3M (MMM)
Consensus Price Target: $175.03 (20% implied return)
Producers of the first asthma inhaler, 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is a global conglomerate known for products in industries like healthcare, safety, electronics, and consumer goods.
Why Should You Dump MMM?
- Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
- Anticipated sales growth of 3.1% for the next year implies demand will be shaky
- Earnings per share have dipped by 2.3% annually over the past five years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
3M is trading at $145.87 per share, or 16.7x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than MMM.
One Stock to Watch:
BGC (BGC)
Consensus Price Target: $14.50 (27.9% 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 Could BGC Be a Winner?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 20.2% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Earnings growth has easily exceeded the peer group average over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 20.2% annually
- Adequate return on equity shows management makes decent investment decisions
At $11.34 per share, BGC trades at 7.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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