Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bullish calls are justified. That said, here is one stock where Wall Street’s excitement appears well-founded and two where consensus estimates seem disconnected from reality.
Two Stocks to Sell:
News Corp (NWSA)
Consensus Price Target: $35.18 (30.7% implied return)
Established in 2013 after a restructuring, News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA) is a multinational conglomerate known for its news publishing, broadcasting, digital media, and book publishing.
Why Are We Out on NWSA?
- Sales were flat over the last five years, indicating it’s failed to expand its business
- Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
- ROIC hasn’t moved, making investors question whether its recent investments can increase profitability
At $26.91 per share, News Corp trades at 21.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with NWSA, check out our full research report (it’s free).
Hudson Technologies (HDSN)
Consensus Price Target: $8.50 (41.3% implied return)
Founded in 1991, Hudson Technologies (NASDAQ: HDSN) specializes in refrigerant services and solutions, providing refrigerant sales, reclamation, and recycling.
Why Should You Sell HDSN?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 4.7% annually over the last two years
- Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up
- Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders
Hudson Technologies is trading at $6.02 per share, or 8.2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than HDSN.
One Stock to Watch:
Primoris (PRIM)
Consensus Price Target: $143.79 (63.4% implied return)
Listed on the NASDAQ in 2008, Primoris (NYSE: PRIM) builds, maintains, and upgrades infrastructure in the utility, energy, and civil construction industries.
Why Do We Like PRIM?
- Annual revenue growth of 16% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Average backlog growth of 86.5% over the past two years shows it has a steady sales pipeline that will drive future orders
- Earnings per share grew by 29.1% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers
Primoris’s stock price of $88.00 implies a valuation ratio of 17.2x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
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