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.
At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bullish calls are justified. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks likely to meet or exceed Wall Street’s lofty expectations.
Applied Materials (AMAT)
Consensus Price Target: $640.89 (44.5% implied return)
Founded in 1967 as the first company to develop tools for other businesses in the semiconductor industry, Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) is the largest provider of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment.
Why Could AMAT Be a Winner?
- Projected revenue growth of 43.7% for the next 12 months indicates demand will rise above its two-year trend
- Excellent operating margin of 29.9% highlights the efficiency of its business model
- ROIC punches in at 45.6%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments
Applied Materials’s stock price of $443.53 implies a valuation ratio of 23.7x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF)
Consensus Price Target: $163.55 (20.7% implied return)
Founded as an outdoor and sporting brand, Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) evolved to become a specialty retailer that sells its own brand of fashionable clothing to young adults.
Why Will ANF Outperform?
- Comparable store sales rose by 5% on average over the past two years, demonstrating its ability to drive increased spending at existing locations
- Differentiated product assortment results in a best-in-class gross margin of 63.2%
- Share repurchases over the last three years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 76.3% to outpace its revenue gains
At $135.54 per share, Abercrombie and Fitch trades at 11.2x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
TTM Technologies (TTMI)
Consensus Price Target: $214.25 (81.5% implied return)
As one of the world's largest printed circuit board manufacturers with facilities spanning North America and Asia, TTM Technologies (NASDAQ: TTMI) manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs) and radio frequency (RF) components for aerospace, defense, automotive, and telecommunications industries.
Why Do We Love TTMI?
- Annual revenue growth of 20.7% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
- Market share is on track to rise over the next 12 months as its 52.3% projected revenue growth implies demand will accelerate from its two-year trend
- Earnings per share grew by 42.1% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers
TTM Technologies is trading at $118.05 per share, or 18.3x 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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