3 Unpopular Stocks with Open Questions

Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.

At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bearish calls are justified. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks where the skepticism is well-placed and some better opportunities to consider.

Under Armour (UAA)

Consensus Price Target: $6.28 (-3.8% implied return)

Founded in 1996 by a former University of Maryland football player, Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) is an apparel brand specializing in sportswear designed to improve athletic performance.

Why Should You Dump UAA?

1. Weak constant currency growth over the past two years indicates challenges in maintaining its market share
2. Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management’s prior nor current bets are going as planned
3. Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders

Under Armour is trading at $6.53 per share, or 55.5x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with UAA, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Concrete Pumping (BBCP)

Consensus Price Target: $12 (9.6% 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 Does BBCP Worry Us?

1. Annual sales declines of 4.1% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
2. Falling earnings per share over the last two years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term
3. Below-average returns on capital indicate management struggled to find compelling investment opportunities

At $10.95 per share, Concrete Pumping trades at 50.1x forward P/E. If you’re considering BBCP for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI)

Consensus Price Target: $15 (0.3% implied return)

Founded in 1896 and operating across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana, Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) is a bank holding company that operates Northwest Bank, providing personal and business banking, investment management, and trust services.

Why Do We Think NWBI Will Underperform?

1. 5.9% annual net interest income growth over the last five years was slower than its banking peers
2. Annual earnings per share growth of 1.5% underperformed its revenue over the last five years, showing its incremental sales were less profitable
3. Muted 3% annual tangible book value per share growth over the last two years shows its capital generation lagged behind its banking peers

Northwest Bancshares’s stock price of $14.95 implies a valuation ratio of 1.1x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than NWBI.

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