1 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Ignore

Barchart·06/03/2026 04:54:20

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.

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:

Frontdoor (FTDR)

Consensus Price Target: $74.20 (19.8% implied return)

Established in 2018 as a spin-off from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Frontdoor (NASDAQ:FTDR) is a provider of home warranty and service plans.

Why Do We Pass on FTDR?

1. Lackluster 7% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates the company is losing ground to competitors
2. Free cash flow margin is expected to remain in place over the coming year
3. Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up

At $61.93 per share, Frontdoor trades at 13.2x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than FTDR.

Hillman (HLMN)

Consensus Price Target: $12.13 (66% implied return)

Established when Max Hillman purchased a franchise operation, Hillman (NASDAQ:HLMN) designs, manufactures, and sells industrial equipment and systems for various sectors.

Why Are We Cautious About HLMN?

1. Annual revenue growth of 2% over the last five years was below our standards for the industrials sector
2. Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital
3. Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively

Hillman is trading at $7.31 per share, or 12.1x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including HLMN in your portfolio.

One Stock to Buy:

Nova (NVMI)

Consensus Price Target: $597.63 (15.7% implied return)

Headquartered in Israel, Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) is a provider of quality control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

Why Is NVMI a Good Business?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 30.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
2. Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 28.8% operating margin, and its profits increased over the last five years as it scaled
3. Earnings per share grew by 30.9% annually over the last five years and trumped its peers

Nova’s stock price of $516.40 implies a valuation ratio of 42.6x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

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