Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bullish calls are justified. Keeping that in mind, here are two stocks where Wall Street’s excitement appears well-founded and one where consensus estimates seem disconnected from reality.
One Stock to Sell:
Torrid (CURV)
Consensus Price Target: $1.48 (31.1% implied return)
Promoting a message of body positivity and inclusiveness, Torrid Holdings (NYSE:CURV) is a plus-size women’s apparel and accessories retailer.
Why Do We Steer Clear of CURV?
- Lagging same-store sales over the past two years suggest it might have to change its pricing and marketing strategy to stimulate demand
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 5× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens
At $1.13 per share, Torrid trades at 1.6x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than CURV.
Two Stocks to Watch:
Limbach (LMB)
Consensus Price Target: $126.25 (71.1% implied return)
Established in 1901, Limbach (NASDAQ: LMB) provides integrated building systems solutions, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.
Why Are We Positive On LMB?
- Operating margin increased by 6 percentage points over the last five years as it refined its cost structure
- Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 42.5% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
- Free cash flow margin expanded by 8 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends
Limbach’s stock price of $73.81 implies a valuation ratio of 18.1x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
PayPal (PYPL)
Consensus Price Target: $80.72 (32.8% implied return)
Originally spun off from eBay in 2015 after being acquired by the auction giant in 2002, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) operates a global digital payments platform that enables consumers and merchants to send, receive, and process payments online and in person.
Why Could PYPL Be a Winner?
- Share buybacks propelled its annual earnings per share growth to 19.4%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last two years
- Industry-leading 20.1% return on equity demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments
PayPal is trading at $60.77 per share, or 10.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .
Stocks We Like Even More
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The names generating the next wave of massive growth are right here in our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
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