3 of Wall Street's Favorite Stocks to Research Further

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.

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 three stocks where Wall Street’s positive outlook is supported by strong fundamentals.

Shake Shack (SHAK)

Consensus Price Target: $114.36 (36% implied return)

Started as a hot dog cart in New York City's Madison Square Park, Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) is a fast-food restaurant known for its burgers and milkshakes.

Why Is SHAK on Our Radar?

1. Fast expansion of new restaurants to reach markets with few or no locations is justified by its same-store sales growth
2. Same-store sales growth averaged 3% over the past two years, showing it’s bringing new and repeat diners into its restaurants
3. Operating margin expanded by 4.6 percentage points over the last year as it scaled and became more efficient

Shake Shack is trading at $84.07 per share, or 51.7x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Vertiv (VRT)

Consensus Price Target: $196.61 (22.2% implied return)

Formerly part of Emerson Electric, Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) manufactures and services infrastructure technology products for data centers and communication networks.

Why Are We Backing VRT?

1. Average organic revenue growth of 21% over the past two years demonstrates its ability to expand independently without relying on acquisitions
2. Free cash flow margin jumped by 7.9 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
3. Improving returns on capital reflect management’s ability to monetize investments

At $160.85 per share, Vertiv trades at 35.8x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Super Micro (SMCI)

Consensus Price Target: $48.53 (50% implied return)

Founded in Silicon Valley in 1993 and known for its modular "building block" approach to server design, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) designs and manufactures high-performance, energy-efficient server and storage systems for data centers, cloud computing, AI, and edge computing applications.

Why Is SMCI a Top Pick?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 68.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
2. Massive revenue base of $21.05 billion makes it a well-known name that influences purchasing decisions
3. Free cash flow turned positive over the last five years, indicating the company has achieved financial self-sustainability

Super Micro’s stock price of $32.35 implies a valuation ratio of 14.6x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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