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.
Accurately determining a company’s long-term prospects isn’t easy, especially when sentiment is weak. That’s where StockStory comes in - to help you find attractive investment candidates backed by unbiased research. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks where the skepticism is well-placed and some better opportunities to consider.
Domino's (DPZ)
Consensus Price Target: $508.93 (9.2% implied return)
Founded by two brothers in Michigan, Domino’s (NYSE:DPZ) is a globally recognized pizza chain known for its creative marketing and fast delivery.
Why Does DPZ Worry Us?
- Muted 5.3% annual revenue growth over the last six years shows its demand lagged behind its restaurant peers
- Estimated sales growth of 5.9% for the next 12 months is soft and implies weaker demand
- Earnings growth over the last five years fell short of the peer group average as its EPS only increased by 8.9% annually
Domino’s stock price of $466.16 implies a valuation ratio of 25.5x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than DPZ.
Concrete Pumping (BBCP)
Consensus Price Target: $7 (2.3% implied return)
Going public via SPAC in 2018, Concrete Pumping (NASDAQ:BBCP) is a provider of concrete pumping and waste management services in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Why Is BBCP Risky?
- Absence of organic revenue growth over the past two years suggests it may have to lean into acquisitions to drive its expansion
- Projected sales decline of 3.1% over the next 12 months indicates demand will continue deteriorating
- Earnings per share have dipped by 24.2% annually over the past two years, which is concerning because stock prices follow EPS over the long term
At $6.84 per share, Concrete Pumping trades at 16.4x forward P/E. If you’re considering BBCP for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
TaskUs (TASK)
Consensus Price Target: $17.75 (4.2% implied return)
Starting as a virtual assistant service in 2008 before evolving into a global digital services provider, TaskUs (NASDAQ:TASK) provides outsourced digital services including customer experience management, content moderation, and AI data services to innovative technology companies.
Why Does TASK Give Us Pause?
- Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 1.8% annual growth was below the typical business services company
- Falling earnings per share over the last two years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term
- Below-average returns on capital indicate management struggled to find compelling investment opportunities
TaskUs is trading at $17.03 per share, or 12.2x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including TASK in your portfolio.
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