1 of Wall Street's Favorite Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 We Avoid

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.

At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bullish calls are justified. That said, here is one stock where Wall Street’s positive outlook is supported by strong fundamentals and two where analysts may be overlooking some important risks.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Genuine Parts (GPC)

Consensus Price Target: $143.50 (20.4% implied return)

Largely targeting the professional customer, Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) sells auto and industrial parts such as batteries, belts, bearings, and machine fluids.

Why Does GPC Worry Us?

1. The company has faced growth challenges as its 3.2% annual revenue increases over the last three years fell short of other consumer retail companies
2. Weak same-store sales trends over the past two years suggest there may be few opportunities in its core markets to open new locations
3. Substandard operating margin profitability and its deterioration over the last year limit its responsiveness to unforeseen market trends

Genuine Parts is trading at $119.23 per share, or 15.4x forward P/E. If you’re considering GPC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

LKQ (LKQ)

Consensus Price Target: $40.94 (24.9% implied return)

A global distributor of vehicle parts and accessories, LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) offers its customers a comprehensive selection of high-quality, affordably priced automobile products.

Why Do We Pass on LKQ?

1. Organic sales performance over the past two years indicates the company may need to make strategic adjustments or rely on M&A to catalyze faster growth
2. Forecasted free cash flow margin suggests the company will fail to improve its cash conversion over the next year
3. Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value

LKQ’s stock price of $32.79 implies a valuation ratio of 10.9x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with LKQ, check out our full research report (it’s free).

One Stock to Watch:

Raymond James (RJF)

Consensus Price Target: $184.83 (19.7% implied return)

Founded in 1962 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) is a diversified financial services company that provides wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and banking services to individuals and institutions.

Why Are We Fans of RJF?

1. Solid 11.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
2. Share repurchases have increased shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 19.7% exceeded its revenue gains over the last five years
3. ROE punches in at 17.9%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying profitable investments

At $154.42 per share, Raymond James trades at 12.3x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

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