When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
Whatever the consensus opinion may be, our team at StockStory cuts through the noise by conducting independent analysis to determine a company’s long-term prospects. That said, here is one stock poised to prove Wall Street wrong and two facing legitimate challenges.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Intel (INTC)
Consensus Price Target: $92.17 (-13.9% implied return)
Inventor of the x86 processor that powered decades of technological innovation in PCs, data centers, and numerous other markets, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a leading manufacturer of computer processors and graphics chips.
Why Are We Out on INTC?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 5.9% annually over the last five years
- Performance over the past five years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 35.9% annually, worse than its revenue
- 19.7 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position
At $107.07 per share, Intel trades at 104.4x forward P/E. If you’re considering INTC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)
Consensus Price Target: $57.40 (-2.8% implied return)
Founded in 1962 with its first branch in Los Angeles' Chinatown, Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) operates Cathay Bank, providing commercial banking services to businesses and individuals with a strong presence in Asian-American communities.
Why Are We Wary of CATY?
- Annual revenue growth of 3.7% over the last two years was below our standards for the banking sector
- 6.5% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
- Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were less profitable, as its 1.1% annual earnings per share growth trailed its revenue gains
Cathay General Bancorp is trading at $59.08 per share, or 1.2x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including CATY in your portfolio.
One Stock to Watch:
Aramark (ARMK)
Consensus Price Target: $56 (4.4% implied return)
From serving hot dogs at major league stadiums to managing college dining halls that feed thousands daily, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) provides food services and facilities management to schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, sports venues, and correctional institutions across 16 countries.
Why Are We Fans of ARMK?
- Annual revenue growth of 13.3% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Dominant market position is represented by its $19.41 billion in revenue and gives it fixed cost leverage when sales grow
- Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 26.5% over the last five years outstripped its revenue performance
Aramark’s stock price of $53.62 implies a valuation ratio of 21.5x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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