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. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock where Wall Street’s excitement appears well-founded and two where analysts may be overlooking some important risks.

Two Stocks to Sell:

Whirlpool (WHR)

Consensus Price Target: $96.50 (21.6% implied return)

Credited with introducing the first automatic washing machine, Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) is a manufacturer of a variety of home appliances.

Why Are We Out on WHR?

1. Underwhelming unit sales over the past two years imply it may need to invest in improvements to get back on track
2. Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results
3. High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 9× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate

Whirlpool is trading at $79.35 per share, or 7.7x forward P/E. If you’re considering WHR for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Alight (ALIT)

Consensus Price Target: $8 (147% implied return)

Born from a corporate spinoff in 2017 to focus on employee experience technology, Alight (NYSE: ALIT) provides human capital management solutions that help companies administer employee benefits, payroll, and workforce management systems.

Why Should You Sell ALIT?

1. Sales tumbled by 2.5% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against its favor 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. Waning returns on capital from an already weak starting point displays the inefficacy of management’s past and current investment decisions

Alight’s stock price of $3.24 implies a valuation ratio of 5.2x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why ALIT doesn’t pass our bar.

One Stock to Watch:

Astrana Health (ASTH)

Consensus Price Target: $45 (55.9% implied return)

Formerly known as Apollo Medical Holdings until early 2024, Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) operates a technology-powered healthcare platform that enables physicians to deliver coordinated care while successfully participating in value-based payment models.

Why Are We Positive On ASTH?

1. Annual revenue growth of 36.6% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Demand for the next 12 months is expected to accelerate above its two-year trend as Wall Street forecasts robust revenue growth of 59.1%
3. Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 19.6% annually

At $28.87 per share, Astrana Health trades at 12.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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