Core Viewpoint - The article discusses three stocks—Target, Celsius Holdings, and Freshpet—that have underperformed but may have potential for recovery in the near future, despite their current challenges [1][2][3]. Group 1: Target - Target's stock has decreased by 33% over the past year, attributed to negative store comps and declining net sales over two consecutive quarters [4][5]. - The stock's yield has risen to 4.6%, and the company has a history of increasing dividends for 53 consecutive years, with expectations for a potential hike soon [5][6]. - Target faces challenges in regaining customer trust due to political controversies that have alienated both conservative and liberal shoppers [8][9]. - The company has a payout ratio of less than 50% of its trailing earnings, indicating room for dividend increases while aiming for a turnaround [6][10]. Group 2: Celsius Holdings - Celsius Holdings has experienced a 42% decline in stock value over the past year, despite being one of the year's biggest market winners with over 60% growth [11]. - The company has seen significant revenue growth in previous years, but recent quarters have shown year-over-year declines [12]. - The acquisition of Alani Nu is expected to positively impact market share and revenue, with results anticipated to improve starting from the current quarter [13]. Group 3: Freshpet - Freshpet's stock has dropped by 39%, holding a 3.5% share of the dog food market but dominating the fresh or frozen pet food segment with 96% market share in brick-and-mortar retailers [14]. - The company has consistently achieved over 27% top-line growth for seven years, but it has revised its growth expectations down to 15% to 18% for the current year [15]. - Despite the decline, Freshpet's stock remains at a premium valuation, trading at three times sales and 37 times next year's earnings, indicating potential for recovery if growth resumes [16].

The beverage stock has been great, awful, and great. It just depends on where you draw the starting line.If you're a Celsius Holdings (CELH -1.50%) shareholder, how well you're doing depends largely on where you draw your starting line. This is true of any investment, but the differences are pretty extreme for the company behind the lifestyle brand of sparkling beverages that boost a body's metabolism.The stock itself has had quite a workout. Last week's quarterly results were disappointing on the surface, ...