2 of Wall Street's Favorite Stocks Worth Investigating and 1 We Turn Down

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.

Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. Keeping that in mind, here are two stocks where Wall Street’s excitement appears well-founded and one where its enthusiasm might be excessive.

One Stock to Sell:

Genco (GNK)

Consensus Price Target: $20.67 (30.8% implied return)

Headquartered in NYC, Genco (NYSE:GNK) is a shipping company that transports dry bulk cargo along worldwide maritime routes.

Why Does GNK Give Us Pause?

1. Performance surrounding its owned vessels has lagged its peers
2. Falling earnings per share over the last two years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term
3. Free cash flow margin dropped by 26.4 percentage points over the last five years, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up

Genco is trading at $15.80 per share, or 19.3x forward P/E. If you’re considering GNK for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Two Stocks to Watch:

Tetra Tech (TTEK)

Consensus Price Target: $42.60 (28.9% implied return)

With a 50-year legacy of "Leading with Science" and operations on all seven continents, Tetra Tech (NASDAQ:TTEK) provides high-end consulting and engineering services focused on water management, environmental solutions, and sustainable infrastructure for government and commercial clients worldwide.

Why Could TTEK Be a Winner?

1. Annual revenue growth of 15.8% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Average backlog growth of 10.2% over the past two years shows it has a steady sales pipeline that will drive future orders
3. TTEK is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders

At $33.05 per share, Tetra Tech trades at 23.1x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Regions Financial (RF)

Consensus Price Target: $28.47 (18% implied return)

Tracing its roots back to 1971 and operating in a region known as the "heart of Dixie," Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) is a financial holding company that provides banking services, wealth management, and specialty financial solutions across the South, Midwest, and Texas.

Why Are We Fans of RF?

1. Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue
2. Balance sheet strength has increased this cycle as its 21.4% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years was exceptional
3. Industry-leading 12.6% return on equity demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments

Regions Financial’s stock price of $24.12 implies a valuation ratio of 1.2x forward P/B. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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