The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
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:
fuboTV (FUBO)
Consensus Price Target: $17 (59.3% implied return)
Originally launched as a soccer streaming platform, fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) is a video streaming service specializing in live sports, news, and entertainment content.
Why Are We Wary of FUBO?
- Footprint is expanding as its domestic subscribers have grown at a decent pace
- Historical operating margin losses point to an inefficient cost structure
- Cash burn makes us question whether it can achieve sustainable long-term growth
fuboTV is trading at $10.67 per share, or 39.7x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why FUBO doesn’t pass our bar.
Whirlpool (WHR)
Consensus Price Target: $52.09 (28.5% implied return)
Credited with introducing the first automatic washing machine, Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) is a manufacturer of a variety of home appliances.
Why Do We Pass on WHR?
- Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 7.3% annually over the last five years
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last five years, showing each sale was less profitable
Whirlpool’s stock price of $40.54 implies a valuation ratio of 11.6x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including WHR in your portfolio.
One Stock to Buy:
Woodward (WWD)
Consensus Price Target: $450.36 (30.4% implied return)
Initially designing controls for water wheels in the early 1900s, Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) designs, services, and manufactures energy control products and optimization solutions.
Why Will WWD Beat the Market?
- Annual revenue growth of 13.7% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
- Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient
- Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 22.5% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
At $345.25 per share, Woodward trades at 35.2x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,552% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
