2 of Wall Street's Favorite Stocks on Our Watchlist and 1 We Turn Down

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.

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 two stocks likely to meet or exceed Wall Street’s lofty expectations and one where its enthusiasm might be excessive.

One Stock to Sell:

Lamb Weston (LW)

Consensus Price Target: $64.36 (17.6% implied return)

Best known for its Grown in Idaho brand, Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) produces and distributes potato products such as frozen french fries and mashed potatoes.

Why Does LW Give Us Pause?

1. Sales are projected to remain flat over the next 12 months as demand decelerates from its three-year trend
2. Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last year, causing its operating margin to decline by 6.2 percentage points
3. Poor free cash flow margin of 0.8% for the last two years limits its freedom to invest in growth initiatives, execute share buybacks, or pay dividends

At $54.73 per share, Lamb Weston trades at 15.9x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including LW in your portfolio.

Two Stocks to Watch:

KBR (KBR)

Consensus Price Target: $60.71 (18.5% implied return)

Known for projects like the construction of Guantanamo Bay, KBR provides professional services and technologies, specializing in engineering, construction, and government services sectors.

Why Does KBR Stand Out?

1. Offerings and unique value proposition resonate with customers, as seen in its above-market 9.9% annual sales growth over the last two years
2. Operating margin improvement of 6.3 percentage points over the last five years demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
3. Share repurchases over the last five years enabled its annual earnings per share growth of 16.6% to outpace its revenue gains

KBR’s stock price of $51.25 implies a valuation ratio of 13.2x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Lantheus (LNTH)

Consensus Price Target: $90.69 (68.3% implied return)

Pioneering the "Find, Fight and Follow" approach to disease management, Lantheus Holdings (NASDAQGM:LNTH) develops and commercializes radiopharmaceuticals and other imaging agents that help healthcare professionals detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.

Why Do We Like LNTH?

1. Annual revenue growth of 35.6% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Free cash flow margin increased by 22.9 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more capital to invest or return to shareholders
3. Returns on capital are climbing as management makes more lucrative bets

Lantheus is trading at $53.90 per share, or 8x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

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