3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 01/03/2025
Analysts forecast acceleration for PTC Inc. (NASDAQ: PTC). Despite a failed merger, the outlook is bullish for Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). Even a big dip can’t stop Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD)’s future potential. Here’s what analysts are loving right now. Gain access to dozens of alerts like this per week 👉👉 Try WallStreetZen Premium
1- PTC Inc. (NASDAQ: PTC)
This software company is perhaps best known for products like Windchill, a suite that manages all aspects of the product development lifecycle. App companies are generally hot right now, but PTC’s proven track record and solid balance sheet put it ahead of the pack.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $183.87 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $230.00
Why we’re watching:
- Analyst support: Among the 6 analysts we track issuing ratings on PTC, the stock enjoys a Strong Buy consensus. See the ratings
- Adam Borg of Stifel Nicolaus (a top 16% analyst), who maintains a Strong Buy rating on the stock, recently upped their price target to $230.
- Borg's price target hike was delivered in a FY 2025 preview of names in their Technology (Enterprise Software) sector coverage area.
- The analyst notes that After a rocky start to 2024, the group is enjoying a "better ending" thanks to stabilizing-to-modestly-accelerating top-line growth rates and relatively attractive mid-year multiples, the analyst told investors.
- The analyst predicted that group management teams will likely be cautious with their Q1 projections and that revenue growth rates will be similar to 2H 2024.
- Not only does the App industry shine (we currently rate the industry B, or above average), but PTC shines with an above-average B (Buy) Zen Rating, putting it in a class of stocks that have historically outperformed the market, with nearly 20% annual returns.
- Our proprietary AI algorithms, which detect subtle patterns in market data and anticipate future trends that point to superior stock price result, rate PTC as an above-average pick, The stock also has an excellent Financials rating, which reviews financial stability indicators. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
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2- Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR)
Everyone needs groceries, right? Kroger answers a lot of that demand: It operates 2,726 supermarkets under various names in 35 states. Despite a recent failed acquisition, there are plenty of reasons why this stock is so popular among analysts and investors alike, and why it has strong potential in the near term.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $61.15 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $75.00
Why we’re watching:
- Analyst support: Currently, KR enjoys a Buy consensus among the 13 analysts we track currently issuing ratings. See the ratings
- For example, Robert Ohmes of Bank of America (a top 9% analyst) recently maintained a Strong Buy rating and $75 price target, which, if achieved, would represent an over 20% price increase.
- In spite of their belief that a merger with Albertsons would have brought about scale efficiencies, better digital advertising, and stronger purchasing power, Ohmes believes Kroger is still a well-positioned grocery store.
- The analyst explained that growth in alternative profit streams, improved digital profitability, and the ongoing implementation of cost savings initiatives will support Kroger's long-term margins.
- Our Zen Rating supports Ohmes’ take; KR enjoys an overall B (Buy) rating, putting it in a class of stocks we track that have historically enjoyed 19.88% annual returns. As for what is shaping that score…
- Our AI algorithms, fine-tuned to detect subtle patterns and potential future trends, gives Kroger a B rating, which is supported by other excellent Component Grades for Safety, Value, and Momentum. The bottom line? Upon a careful review of 115 factors proven to drive stock growth, KR appears to have the goods. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
3- Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD)
This company is like a digital bodyguard for your cloud-based workload. Following a massive dip in mid-2024, the company appears to be making a recovery, and analysts are bullish about its prospects in 2025.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $342.16 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $450.00
Why we’re watching:
- Analyst support: Among 38 analysts we track issuing ratings on CRWD, the stock enjoys a Strong Buy rating. See the ratings
- In the past 2 weeks alone, CRWD has received four impressive price target increases from analysts who rate the stock a Strong Buy. The current max 1-year forecast is $450, which, if achieved, would represent over 30% upside.
- Our Zen Rating system sees potential too: CRWD earns an overall B (Buy) grade, meaning it’s an above-average stock among the thousands of tickers we track.
- That overall grade represents a review of 115 different factors, which are organized into 7 Component Grades. CRWD has above-average grades for Growth, Sentiment, and Financials — an awesome trinity suggesting that this is a stock that is vetted by pros, appears to have a solid balance sheet, and demonstrates fantastic growth potential. What’s not to love? (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
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