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 is one stock likely to meet or exceed Wall Street’s lofty expectations and two where analysts may be overlooking some important risks.
Two Stocks to Sell:
America's Car-Mart (CRMT)
Consensus Price Target: $62.50 (39.8% implied return)
With a strong presence in the Southern and Central US, America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) sells used cars to budget-conscious consumers.
Why Do We Steer Clear of CRMT?
- Lagging same-store sales over the past two years suggest it might have to change its pricing and marketing strategy to stimulate demand
- Gross margin of 21.1% is below its competitors, leaving less money for marketing and promotions
- Short cash runway increases the probability of a capital raise that dilutes existing shareholders
America's Car-Mart’s stock price of $44.71 implies a valuation ratio of 11.5x forward P/E. If you’re considering CRMT for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Wiley (WLY)
Consensus Price Target: $60 (51.3% implied return)
With roots dating back to 1807 when Charles Wiley opened a small printing shop in Manhattan, John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) is a global academic publisher that provides scientific journals, books, digital courseware, and knowledge solutions for researchers, students, and professionals.
Why Should You Dump WLY?
- Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 1.7% annually over the last five years
- Free cash flow margin shrank by 6.1 percentage points over the last five years, suggesting the company is consuming more capital to stay competitive
- Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively
Wiley is trading at $39.65 per share, or 1.3x trailing 12-month price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why WLY doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock to Watch:
Braze (BRZE)
Consensus Price Target: $44.56 (67.7% implied return)
With its technology powering interactions with 6.2 billion monthly active users across the digital landscape, Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE) provides a platform that helps brands build and maintain direct relationships with their customers through personalized, cross-channel messaging and engagement.
Why Could BRZE Be a Winner?
- ARR growth averaged 23.1% over the last year, showing customers are willing to take multi-year bets on its software
- Projected revenue growth of 18.5% for the next 12 months suggests its momentum from the last three years will persist
- Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last year as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage
At $26.57 per share, Braze trades at 3.8x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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