Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bullish calls are justified. That said, here are three stocks where Wall Street’s enthusiasm may be misplaced and some other investments worth exploring instead.
Consensus Price Target: $242.86 (11.8% implied return)
Initially started as a hardware appliances company in the late 1990s, F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) makes software that helps large enterprises ensure their web applications are always available by distributing network traffic and protecting them from cyberattacks.
Why Are We Hesitant About FFIV?
At $263.18 per share, F5 trades at 5.1x forward price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why FFIV doesn’t pass our bar.
Consensus Price Target: $35.67 (74.8% implied return)
Started with 25 trucks and 50 trailers, Covenant Logistics (NASDAQ:CVLG) is a provider of expedited long haul freight services, offering a range of logistics solutions.
Why Do We Pass on CVLG?
Covenant Logistics’s stock price of $19.45 implies a valuation ratio of 8.1x forward price-to-earnings. If you’re considering CVLG for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
Consensus Price Target: $31.94 (22.7% implied return)
Employing thousands of drivers across the country to make deliveries, Schneider (NYSE:SNDR) makes full truckload and intermodal deliveries regionally and across borders.
Why Should You Sell SNDR?
Schneider is trading at $22.39 per share, or 19.9x forward price-to-earnings. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SNDR in your portfolio, it’s free.
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs.
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