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3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks We Find Risky

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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.

Unlike the investment banks, we created StockStory to provide independent analysis that helps you determine which companies are truly worth following. That said, here are three stocks where Wall Street’s estimates seem disconnected from reality and some better opportunities to consider.

YETI (YETI)

Consensus Price Target: $50.60 (38.9% implied return)

Founded by two brothers from Texas, YETI (NYSE: YETI) specializes in durable outdoor goods including coolers, drinkware, and other gear tailored to adventure enthusiasts.

Why Should You Sell YETI?

  1. Sales trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 11.3% annual growth was below the typical consumer discretionary company
  2. Free cash flow margin is expected to remain in place over the coming year
  3. Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions

YETI is trading at $36.42 per share, or 12.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with YETI, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Saia (SAIA)

Consensus Price Target: $398.90 (24.2% implied return)

Pivoting its business model after realizing there was more success in delivering produce than selling it, Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) is a provider of freight transportation solutions.

Why Are We Cautious About SAIA?

  1. Disappointing tons shipped over the past two years imply it may need to invest in improvements to get back on track
  2. Low free cash flow margin of -0.4% declined over the last five years as its investments ramped, giving it little breathing room
  3. Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam

Saia’s stock price of $321.12 implies a valuation ratio of 30.5x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SAIA in your portfolio.

Privia Health (PRVA)

Consensus Price Target: $31.85 (46.3% implied return)

Operating in 13 states and the District of Columbia with over 4,300 providers serving more than 4.8 million patients, Privia Health (NASDAQ: PRVA) is a technology-driven company that helps physicians optimize their practices, improve patient experiences, and transition to value-based care models.

Why Are We Wary of PRVA?

  1. Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $2.12 billion, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
  2. Negative returns on capital show that some of its growth strategies have backfired

At $21.77 per share, Privia Health trades at 19.6x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with PRVA, check out our full research report (it’s free).

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