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.

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 three stocks where Wall Street’s excitement appears well-founded.

APi (APG)

Consensus Price Target: $52 (22.3% implied return)

Started in 1926 as an insulation contractor, APi (NYSE:APG) provides life safety solutions and specialty services for buildings and infrastructure.

Why Do We Like APG?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 17.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
2. Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 18.8% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
3. Free cash flow margin grew by 5.2 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with

At $42.52 per share, APi trades at 26.1x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Arlo Technologies (ARLO)

Consensus Price Target: $22.40 (48.9% implied return)

Originally spun off from networking equipment maker Netgear in 2018, Arlo Technologies (NYSE:ARLO) provides cloud-based smart security devices and subscription services that help consumers and businesses monitor and protect their homes, properties, and loved ones.

Why Is ARLO a Good Business?

1. Annual revenue growth of 8.2% over the last five years beat the sector average and underscores the unique value of its offerings
2. Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 61% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
3. Free cash flow margin grew by 18.5 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with

Arlo Technologies’s stock price of $15.05 implies a valuation ratio of 18.8x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

StepStone Group (STEP)

Consensus Price Target: $79.71 (67.2% implied return)

Operating as both an advisor and asset manager with over $100 billion in assets under management, StepStone Group (NASDAQ:STEP) is an investment firm that provides clients with access to private market investments across private equity, real estate, private debt, and infrastructure.

Why Is STEP on Our Radar?

1. Annual revenue growth of 43% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 41.7% annually

StepStone Group is trading at $47.68 per share, or 18.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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