3 Unpopular Stocks That Deserve Some Love

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bearish calls are justified. That said, here are three stocks poised to prove Wall Street wrong.

Stock Yards Bank (SYBT)

Consensus Price Target: $84.20 (10.9% implied return)

Founded in 1904 in Louisville and named after the city's historic livestock market district, Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ:SYBT) operates a regional bank providing commercial banking, wealth management, and trust services across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.

Why Is SYBT on Our Radar?

1. Annual net interest income growth of 16.9% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 6.7% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
3. Capital generation for the next 12 months is expected to accelerate above its two-year trend as Wall Street forecasts robust tangible book value per share growth of 23.5%

Stock Yards Bank is trading at $75.91 per share, or 2.1x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

City Holding (CHCO)

Consensus Price Target: $132.60 (5.9% implied return)

With roots dating back to 1957 and a strategic presence along the I-64 and I-81 corridors, City Holding (NASDAQGS:CHCO) operates as a financial holding company providing banking, trust, and investment services through its subsidiary City National Bank across West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, and Ohio.

Why Does CHCO Catch Our Eye?

1. Differentiated product suite is reflected in its Strong performance of its loan book results in a High-yielding loan book and low cost of funds are reflected in its premier net interest margin of 3.9%
2. Share buybacks catapulted its annual earnings per share growth to 11.6%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last five years
3. Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

City Holding’s stock price of $125.21 implies a valuation ratio of 2.3x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)

Consensus Price Target: $770,937 (4.7% implied return)

Led by legendary investor Warren Buffett since 1965, transforming it from a struggling textile manufacturer into a corporate giant, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) is a diversified holding company that owns businesses across insurance, railroads, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and services sectors.

Why Is BRK.A a Top Pick?

1. Share repurchases have increased shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 21.2% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
2. Impressive 18.8% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years indicates it’s building equity value this cycle
3. Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

At $736,469 per share, Berkshire Hathaway trades at 22.5x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

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