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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.
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:
PlayStudios (MYPS)
Consensus Price Target: $2.63 (69.4% implied return)
Founded by a team of former gaming industry executives, PlayStudios (NASDAQ:MYPS) offers free-to-play digital casino games.
Why Are We Cautious About MYPS?
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Sales tumbled by 4.4% annually over the last two years, showing consumer trends are working against its favor
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Historical operating losses point to an inefficient cost structure
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Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business
PlayStudios is trading at $1.55 per share, or 3.9x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you’re considering MYPS for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Diebold Nixdorf (DBD)
Consensus Price Target: $72.33 (46.2% implied return)
With roots dating back to 1859 and a presence in over 100 countries, Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD) provides automated self-service technology, software, and services that help banks and retailers digitize their customer transactions.
Why Does DBD Fall Short?
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Sales tumbled by 2.9% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle
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Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value
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Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business
Diebold Nixdorf’s stock price of $49.46 implies a valuation ratio of 12.6x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why DBD doesn’t pass our bar.
One Stock to Buy:
Verra Mobility (VRRM)
Consensus Price Target: $28.92 (22.1% implied return)
Managing over 165 million tolling transactions per year, Verra Mobility (NYSE:VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology that enhances safety, efficiency, and convenience on roadways.
Why Are We Bullish on VRRM?
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Market share has increased this cycle as its 13.8% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
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Offerings are difficult to replicate at scale and result in a best-in-class gross margin of 62.1%
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Robust free cash flow margin of 20% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its improved cash conversion implies it’s becoming a less capital-intensive business