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. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks likely to meet or exceed Wall Street’s lofty expectations.
Hubbell (HUBB)
Consensus Price Target: $560.58 (17.9% implied return)
A respected player in the electrical segment, Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) manufactures electronic products for the construction, industrial, utility, and telecommunications markets.
What Makes HUBB Stand Out?
- Solid 9.8% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offerings solve complex business issues
- Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
- Free cash flow margin grew by 5.8 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with
Hubbell’s stock price of $475.61 implies a valuation ratio of 21.5x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
AZZ (AZZ)
Consensus Price Target: $164 (17.7% implied return)
Responsible for projects like nuclear facilities, AZZ (NYSE: AZZ) is a provider of metal coating and power infrastructure solutions.
Why Are We Fans of AZZ?
- Annual revenue growth of 17.3% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 15.5% operating margin, and its profits increased over the last five years as it scaled
- Earnings per share grew by 17.5% annually over the last five years, massively outpacing its peers
At $139.30 per share, AZZ trades at 18.7x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
Coherent (COHR)
Consensus Price Target: $412.52 (22.1% implied return)
Created through the 2022 rebranding of II-VI Incorporated, a company with roots dating back to 1971, Coherent (NYSE: COHR) develops and manufactures advanced materials, lasers, and optical components for applications ranging from telecommunications to industrial manufacturing.
Why Should You Buy COHR?
- Market share has increased this cycle as its 23% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
- Projected revenue growth of 49.4% for the next 12 months is above its two-year trend, pointing to accelerating demand
- Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 83.7% annually
Coherent is trading at $337.75 per share, or 34.1x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,552% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
