Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. That said, 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 Industrials Stocks to Sell:
Herc (HRI)
Consensus Price Target: $186.58 (35.5% implied return)
Formerly a subsidiary of Hertz Corporation and with a logo that still bears some similarities to its former parent, Herc Holdings (NYSE:HRI) provides equipment rental and related services to a wide range of industries.
Why Are We Cautious About HRI?
- Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last five years as its operating margin fell by 7 percentage points
- Revenue growth over the past two years was nullified by the company’s new share issuances as its earnings per share fell by 30.3% annually
- Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions
Herc is trading at $137.73 per share, or 17x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HRI doesn’t pass our bar.
Sunrun (RUN)
Consensus Price Target: $15.97 (78.5% implied return)
Helping homeowners use solar energy to power their homes, Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) provides residential solar electricity, specializing in panel installation and leasing services.
Why Are We Hesitant About RUN?
- Suboptimal cost structure is highlighted by its history of operating margin losses
- Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
Sunrun’s stock price of $8.95 implies a valuation ratio of 7.9x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than RUN.
One Industrials Stock to Watch:
Rollins (ROL)
Consensus Price Target: $45.59 (27.4% implied return)
Operating under multiple brands like Orkin and HomeTeam Pest Defense, Rollins (NYSE:ROL) provides pest and wildlife control services to residential and commercial customers.
Why Is ROL Interesting?
- Impressive 11.3% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Offerings are difficult to replicate at scale and lead to a best-in-class gross margin of 52.2%
- ROL is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders, and its growing cash flow gives it even more resources to deploy
At $35.77 per share, Rollins trades at 29.8x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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