1 Unpopular Stock That Should Get More Attention and 2 We Find Risky

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.

At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bearish calls are justified. That said, here is one stock where Wall Street’s pessimism is creating a buying opportunity and two where the outlook is warranted.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Paycom (PAYC)

Consensus Price Target: $203.81 (-3.9% implied return)

Pioneering the concept of employees doing their own payroll with its "Beti" technology, Paycom (NYSE:PAYC) provides cloud-based human capital management software that helps businesses manage the entire employment lifecycle from recruitment to retirement.

Why Are We Cautious About PAYC?

1. Customers had second thoughts about committing to its platform over the last year as its average billings growth of 9% underwhelmed
2. Estimated sales growth of 7% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
3. Operating profits and efficiency rose over the last year as it benefited from some fixed cost leverage

Paycom’s stock price of $212.04 implies a valuation ratio of 4.3x forward price-to-sales. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why PAYC doesn’t pass our bar.

Expedia (EXPE)

Consensus Price Target: $326.11 (3.9% implied return)

Originally founded as a part of Microsoft, Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) is one of the world’s leading online travel agencies.

Why Do We Think Twice About EXPE?

1. Decision to emphasize platform growth over monetization has contributed to sluggish trends in its average revenue per booking
2. Estimated sales growth of 6.4% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its three-year trend
3. High marketing expenses suggest it needs to spend heavily on new customer acquisition to sustain momentum

At $313.93 per share, Expedia trades at 8.6x forward EV/EBITDA. If you’re considering EXPE for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

One Stock to Buy:

First Solar (FSLR)

Consensus Price Target: $267.97 (11.8% implied return)

Headquartered in Arizona, First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) specializes in manufacturing solar panels and providing photovoltaic solar energy solutions.

Why Is FSLR a Good Business?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 19.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
2. Free cash flow turned positive over the last five years, indicating the company has passed a significant test
3. Returns on capital are climbing as management makes more lucrative bets

First Solar is trading at $239.59 per share, or 12x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

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