Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Whatever the consensus opinion may be, our team at StockStory cuts through the noise by conducting independent analysis to determine a company’s long-term prospects. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock where you should be greedy instead of fearful and two where the skepticism is well-placed.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Genesco (GCO)
Consensus Price Target: $32.67 (2.6% implied return)
Spanning a broad range of styles, brands, and prices, Genesco (NYSE: GCO) sells footwear, apparel, and accessories through multiple brands and banners.
Why Do We Pass on GCO?
- Poor same-store sales performance over the past two years indicates it’s having trouble bringing new shoppers into its stores
- Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value
- 8× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio shows it’s overleveraged and increases the probability of shareholder dilution if things turn unexpectedly
Genesco is trading at $31.85 per share, or 17.3x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why GCO doesn’t pass our bar.
WideOpenWest (WOW)
Consensus Price Target: $4.77 (-8.1% implied return)
Initially started in Denver as a cable television provider, WideOpenWest (NYSE: WOW) provides high-speed internet, cable, and telephone services to the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S.
Why Is WOW Risky?
- Number of subscribers has disappointed over the past two years, indicating weak demand for its offerings
- Negative free cash flow raises questions about the return timeline for its investments
- Short cash runway increases the probability of a capital raise that dilutes existing shareholders
At $5.19 per share, WideOpenWest trades at 1.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with WOW, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
One Stock to Buy:
Nubank (NU)
Consensus Price Target: $17.46 (9.5% implied return)
With nearly 94 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia through its viral member-get-member referral program, Nubank (NYSE: NU) is a digital banking platform that offers financial services including spending, saving, investing, borrowing, and protection products to millions of customers across Latin America.
Why Should You Buy NU?
- Annual revenue growth of 39.1% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 163% annually, topping its revenue gains
Nubank’s stock price of $15.94 implies a valuation ratio of 19x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions
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