3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 01/02/2025
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) sends mixed messages (but overall good ones), Fiserve Inc. (NYSE: FI) is moving money like nobody’s business, and Packaging Corp. of America (NYSE: PKG) is boxing up a storm. Here’s what analysts and our quant rating system are loving right now. Gain access to dozens of alerts like this per week 👉👉 Try WallStreetZen Premium for just $1
1- Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX)
Neurocrine Biosciences’ portfolio includes highly sought-after treatments for Parkinson's disease, endometriosis, and more — and analysts and our quant ratings system agree it’s got fabulous near-term potential. Here’s why.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $136.28 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $219.00
Why we’re watching:
- Analyst support: Among the 15 analysts we track issuing ratings on NBIX, the stock enjoys a Strong Buy consensus. See the ratings
- Notably, Carter Gould of Barclays (a top 15% analyst) recently reiterated a $160 price target on the stock. While acknowledging that the company’s Crenessity medication’s current valuation is "above expectations,” the analyst predicted that congenital adrenal hyperplasia sales forecasts would be raised higher.
- Gould recommended that investors keep an eye out for early signs of uptake while the longer-term story unfolds.
- Our Zen Rating system agrees that NBIX is worth watching. With an overall B rating, it’s an above-average stock among the thousands of tickers we track.
- Its Component Grades shed more light on what makes the stock special, with extra-high marks for Value and Financials, indicating it may be an excellent value while maintaining a solid balance sheet. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
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2- Fiserve Inc. (NYSE: FI)
Fiserv, Inc. provides tech that makes payments (and accepting payments) possible for individuals, financial institutions, and businesses alike. Yeah, important stuff. With 55% gains in the past year and bullish estimates for the coming year, it’s got the backing of top-rated analysts and Zen Ratings.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $205.05 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $278.00
Why we’re watching:
- Analyst support: Based on 22 analyst ratings, FI enjoys a Strong Buy consensus. See the ratings
- Notably, Charles Nabhan of Stephens & Co. recently upgraded FI from Hold to Strong Buy. They said they are bullish on Fiserv's prospects for 2025 and 2026 EPS growth of mid-to-high teens, citing "a track record of consistency," strong operational leverage, and highly visible revenue.
- The analyst predicted for Fiserv, in particular, above-average adjusted organic growth, an above historical norms multiple, and a route to $12B sales from merchant solutions.
- Great Zen Rating: Our proprietary quant rating system agrees that FI is worth watching. It enjoys an overall B rating, meaning it outranks 80% of the stocks we track.
- It enjoys particularly strong Component Grades in 3 particular areas: A for both Safety and Momentum, and B for Financials. What’s interesting about this mix is that it suggests that despite strong momentum, this stock backs up its moves with a solid foundation — making it potentially appealing for long-term investors. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
3- Packaging Corp. of America (NYSE: PKG)
Hey, do you send or receive packages? Say thanks to Packaging Corporation of America, which manufactures containerboard products and operates eight mills and 90 corrugated manufacturing plants.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $224.39 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $280.00
Why we’re watching:
- Analyst support: Among the 4 analysts we track issuing ratings, PKG enjoys a Strong Buy consensus. See the ratings
- Notably, Philip Ng of Jefferies (a top 23% analyst) is bullish on PKG, having just maintained a Strong Buy rating and raised their price target to $280.
- As International Paper and Smurfit Westrock prioritize value over volume and cut more capacity, Ng predicted that Packaging Corp. will benefit the most from market share gains.
- The analyst believes the company should achieve better results and see its multiples grow, noting that it is the sole U.S. pure play in the paper and packaging sector, has consistently won market share, and is working to improve its industrial structure.
- Our proven Zen Rating quant model "Buy" agrees with analyst consensus. PKG is ranked in the top 20% of stocks we track, with particularly strong Component Grades for Safety and Financials, indicating it could be a compelling pick for risk-averse investors. Adding to that intrigue, it has an AI rating of B. Zen Rating uses advanced AI algorithms that detect subtle patterns in market data; it anticipates future trends that point to superior stock price results. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
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