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.
At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bearish calls are justified. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock poised to prove Wall Street wrong and two where the outlook is warranted.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Yelp (YELP)
Consensus Price Target: $25.63 (-8.9% implied return)
Founded by PayPal alumni Jeremy Stoppelman and Russel Simmons, Yelp (NYSE: YELP) is an online platform that helps people discover local businesses through crowd-sourced reviews.
Why Are We Cautious About YELP?
- Muted 7.1% annual revenue growth over the last three years shows its demand lagged behind its consumer internet peers
- Sales are projected to remain flat over the next 12 months as demand decelerates from its three-year trend
Yelp’s stock price of $28.12 implies a valuation ratio of 4.5x forward EV/EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than YELP.
Integer Holdings (ITGR)
Consensus Price Target: $93.25 (4.4% implied return)
With its name reflecting the mathematical term for "whole" or "complete," Integer Holdings (NYSE: ITGR) is a medical device outsource manufacturer that produces components and systems for cardiac, vascular, neurological, and other medical applications.
Why Do We Think Twice About ITGR?
- Revenue base of $1.85 billion puts it at a disadvantage compared to larger competitors exhibiting economies of scale
- Demand will likely fall over the next 12 months as Wall Street expects flat revenue
- Underwhelming 5.6% return on capital reflects management’s difficulties in finding profitable growth opportunities
At $89.32 per share, Integer Holdings trades at 13.9x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including ITGR in your portfolio.
One Stock to Buy:
AAR (AIR)
Consensus Price Target: $131 (7.8% implied return)
The first third-party MRO approved by the FAA for Safety Management System Requirements, AAR (NYSE: AIR) is a provider of aircraft maintenance services
Why Do We Love AIR?
- Annual revenue growth of 18.9% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Market share will likely rise over the next 12 months as its expected revenue growth of 13.5% is robust
- Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 19.5% annually
AAR is trading at $121.50 per share, or 22.9x 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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