Black Friday On Wall Street: 10 S&P 500 Stocks Trading At 40%+ Discount From Analysts' Expectations
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Several S&P 500 stocks are trading at over 40% discounts from their average year-ahead price targets set by analysts. This situation reflects market volatility, economic downturns, industry-specific challenges, or company-specific issues. While these discounts suggest potential upside, analyst forecasts are not always accurate. The article lists 10 such stocks, including Moderna, General Motors, Albemarle, Illumina, Warner Bros. Discovery, SolarEdge Technologies, First Solar, United Airlines Holdings, Delta Air Lines, and Bio-Rad Laboratories.

November 24, 2023 | 6:34 pm
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Albemarle Corporation is trading at a 57.68% discount from its average analyst price target, hinting at a potential rebound.
While the discount suggests an opportunity, the -40.3% YTD performance requires investors to consider industry and company-specific risks.
CONFIDENCE 65
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Bio-Rad Laboratories is trading at a 44.27% discount from its average analyst price target, despite a negative YTD performance.
The significant discount may be enticing, but the negative YTD performance warrants a careful analysis of the company's prospects.
CONFIDENCE 60
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
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Delta Air Lines is trading at a 44.78% discount from its average analyst price target, with a positive YTD performance.
The discount and positive YTD performance suggest that Delta may be undervalued, offering a potential investment opportunity.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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First Solar is trading at a 45.49% discount from its average analyst price target, with a slight YTD gain.
The discount and positive YTD performance may suggest a good investment opportunity, but investors should consider the volatility of the solar industry.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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General Motors is trading at a 67.48% discount from its average analyst price target, which may attract investors.
The discount is substantial, but the negative YTD performance suggests that investors should research further before investing.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
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Illumina is trading at a 56.86% discount from its average analyst price target, which could be an opportunity for investors.
The discount is appealing, but the -51.5% YTD performance suggests that investors should be cautious and evaluate the company's growth prospects.
CONFIDENCE 65
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Moderna is trading at an 82.5% discount from its average analyst price target, indicating potential upside.
The significant discount suggests a potential upside if the company's fundamentals are strong, but the YTD performance indicates caution.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
SolarEdge Technologies is trading at a 51.70% discount from its average analyst price target, despite a steep YTD decline.
The large discount may attract investors looking for green energy stocks, but the -72.4% YTD performance indicates significant risk.
CONFIDENCE 60
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
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United Airlines Holdings is trading at a 45.23% discount from its average analyst price target, with a positive YTD performance.
The discount combined with a positive YTD performance may indicate a recovery in the airline industry, making it an interesting option for investors.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Warner Bros. Discovery is trading at a 54.09% discount from its average analyst price target, with a positive YTD performance.
The stock's positive YTD performance combined with the discount may indicate a good buying opportunity, but due diligence is advised.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85