Alcoa(AA:NYE) JP Morgan boosts target to $90
JP Morgan boosts the target on Alcoa Inc. to $90 from $67, and maintained the Overweight rating on the company’s stock price.
Based on the Alcoa Corporation stock forecasts from 12 analysts, the average analyst target price for Alcoa Corporation is USD 64.16 over the next 12 months. Alcoa Corporation’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Alcoa Corporation is Slightly Bullish , which is based on 10 positive signals and 5 negative signals. At the last closing, Alcoa Corporation’s stock price was USD 90.66. Alcoa Corporation’s stock price has changed by +12.81% over the past week, +26.44% over the past month and +212.73% over the last year.
What we like:
Superior risk adjusted returns
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Superior total returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
Superior capital utilization
The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Superior return on assets
The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Low debt
The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Superior Dividend Growth
This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio
This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.
What we don’t like:
High volatility
The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.
Overpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
Overpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
Poor return on equity
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Low Earnings Growth
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
