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.
Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. Keeping that in mind, 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:
Alta (ALTG)
Consensus Price Target: $9.35 (32% implied return)
Founded in 1984, Alta Equipment Group (NYSE: ALTG) is a provider of industrial and construction equipment and services across the Midwest and Northeast United States.
Why Is ALTG Risky?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 1.1% annually over the last two years
- Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
- Short cash runway increases the probability of a capital raise that dilutes existing shareholders
At $7.09 per share, Alta trades at 6.2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ALTG.
Eastern Bank (EBC)
Consensus Price Target: $23.42 (19.8% implied return)
Founded in 1818 as one of America's oldest mutual banks before converting to a public company in 2020, Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ: EBC) operates as a bank holding company providing commercial and retail banking services primarily in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
Why Is EBC Not Exciting?
- Tangible book value per share tumbled by 5.2% annually over the last five years, showing banking sector trends are working against its favor during this cycle
- Capital generation will likely be soft over the next 12 months as Wall Street’s estimates imply tepid tangible book value per share growth of 3.1%
- ROE of 2.7% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities
Eastern Bank’s stock price of $19.55 implies a valuation ratio of 1x forward P/B. If you’re considering EBC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Buy:
QuinStreet (QNST)
Consensus Price Target: $20.25 (70.1% implied return)
Founded during the dot-com era in 1999 and specializing in high-intent consumer traffic, QuinStreet (NASDAQ: QNST) operates digital performance marketplaces that connect clients in financial and home services with consumers actively searching for their products.
Why Are We Bullish on QNST?
- Impressive 41.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 454% annually
- Historical investments are beginning to pay off as its returns on capital are growing
QuinStreet is trading at $11.91 per share, or 7.9x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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