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 positive outlook is supported by strong fundamentals and one where analysts may be overlooking some important risks.
One Stock to Sell:
Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV)
Consensus Price Target: $56.40 (22.6% implied return)
Spun off from Hilton Worldwide in 2017, Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE: HGV) is a global timeshare company that provides travel experiences for its customers through its timeshare resorts and club membership programs.
Why Do We Think HGV Will Underperform?
- Performance surrounding its members has lagged its peers
- Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 9× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
Hilton Grand Vacations is trading at $46.01 per share, or 8x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HGV doesn’t pass our bar.
Two Stocks to Watch:
Allegion (ALLE)
Consensus Price Target: $167.58 (22.3% implied return)
Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) is a provider of security products and solutions that keep people and assets safe and secure in various environments.
Why Does ALLE Stand Out?
- Healthy operating margin of 19.6% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes, and its rise over the last five years was fueled by some leverage on its fixed costs
- ALLE is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety
- Stellar returns on capital showcase management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures
At $137.02 per share, Allegion trades at 15.2x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
LendingClub (LC)
Consensus Price Target: $23.05 (35.1% implied return)
Pioneering peer-to-peer lending in the US before evolving into a digital bank, LendingClub (NYSE: LC) operates a marketplace that connects borrowers with lenders, offering personal loans, auto refinancing, and banking services.
Why Are We Bullish on LC?
- Annual revenue growth of 28.7% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 109% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Management team has demonstrated it can invest in profitable ventures through its 11.5% five-year return on equity
LendingClub’s stock price of $17.07 implies a valuation ratio of 9.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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