Credit Suisse's 8 Consumer Stocks To Avoid

In a recent report, analysts at Credit Suisse outlined their 2015 outlook for Consumer stocks. Here’s a breakdown of their top stocks to avoid in 2015.
1. Clorox Co CLX: Analysts see record-high valuation levels and below-average top-line and bottom-line growth for Clorox. Price target- $90.00 (-15.9%)
2. Kellogg Co K: Analysts see a growing trend by consumers away from cereal and toward higher-protein breakfast alternatives, and they predict another year of below-average earnings growth for Kellogg in 2015. Price target- $62.00 (-7.2%)
3. Fresh Market Inc TFM: Analysts are worried about the long-term growth potential of The Fresh Market, increased competition in the space, and the high valuation of the stock. Price target- $34.00 (-17.9%)
4. JC Penney Company Inc JCP: JC Penny’s list of problems include shrinking margins, slowing growth, and debt burden. Price target- $7.00 (-10.1%)
5. Sears Holdings Corp SHLD: Analysts see Sears as a declining cash flow business with few viable long-term options for turning around the company. Price target- $20.00 (-41.6%)
6. General Motors Co GM: Analysts are not impressed by GM’s new 2015 vehicle product line and point to shrinking margins and an earnings forecast that is 11 percent below consensus as reasons for investors to avoid GM. Price target- $30.00 (-17.4%)
7. Hyatt Hotels Corp H: Disappointing execution, weak margins and poor performance of international assets are all reasons that analysts view Hyatt less favorably than its peers. Price target- $55.00 (-6.4%)
8. Realogy Holdings Corp RLGY: Analysts predict disappointing home price appreciation numbers driving Realogy’s 2015 EBITDA six percent lower than consensus estimates. Price target- $37.00 (-17.0%)