1 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 We Ignore
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Unlike the investment banks, we created StockStory to provide independent analysis that helps you determine which companies are truly worth following. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock where Wall Street’s positive outlook is supported by strong fundamentals and two where its enthusiasm might be excessive.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Camping World (CWH)
Consensus Price Target: $13 (128% implied return)
Founded in 1966 as a single recreational vehicle (RV) dealership, Camping World (NYSE:CWH) still sells RVs along with boats and general merchandise for outdoor activities.
Why Are We Bearish on CWH?
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Weak same-store sales trends over the past two years suggest there may be few opportunities in its core markets to open new locations
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Sales were less profitable over the last three years as its earnings per share fell by 73.3% annually, worse than its revenue declines
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Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution
At $5.70 per share, Camping World trades at 8.6x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including CWH in your portfolio, it’s free.
Viasat (VSAT)
Consensus Price Target: $94.56 (28.3% implied return)
Operating a fleet of 23 satellites that orbit the Earth and beam connectivity from space, Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) provides satellite-based communications networks and services for airlines, maritime vessels, governments, businesses, and residential customers worldwide.
Why Is VSAT Not Exciting?
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Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 4.1% annual growth was below the typical business services company
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Issuance of new shares over the last five years caused its earnings per share to fall by 3.2% annually while its revenue grew
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Cash-burning history makes us doubt the long-term viability of its business model
Viasat’s stock price of $73.70 implies a valuation ratio of 239.9x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than VSAT.
One Stock to Buy:
Happen Bank (HAPN)
Consensus Price Target: $24.11 (34.2% implied return)
Pioneering peer-to-peer lending in the US before evolving into a digital bank, Happen Bank (NYSE:HAPN) operates a marketplace that connects borrowers with lenders, offering personal loans, auto refinancing, and banking services.
Why Is HAPN a Good Business?
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Market share has increased this cycle as its 28.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years was exceptional
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Incremental sales significantly boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 109% over the last two years outstripped its revenue performance
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Adequate return on equity shows management makes decent investment decisions
Happen Bank is trading at $17.97 per share, or 10.5x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,552% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.