3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 01/16/2026
Just in time to research before the market close: The latest and greatest from our Strong Buy Stocks from Top Wall Street Analysts screener:
- SiriusPoint (SPNT) expands its services
- Calix (CALX) gains prominent analyst attention
- Ibex (IBEX) is an under-the-radar gem poised to explode
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SiriusPoint Limited is a global insurer and reinsurer with over $3 billion in total capital, providing underwriting solutions to clients and brokers across 150 countries. The company recently expanded its IMG services following the acquisition of Assist America, positioning itself for enhanced growth in the reinsurance sector.
Zen Rating: Strong Buy (A) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $19.83 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $30.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: True, SPNT only has one analyst rating at present. However, it’s a bullish one: B. Riley Securities researcher Randy Binner (a top 13% rated analyst) recently initiated coverage with a Strong Buy rating and $30 price target, suggesting nearly 50% upside potential in the coming year. See the ratings
- Recent catalyst: SiriusPoint just acquired Assist America, expanding their IMG services division. This isn't just another small add-on – it's a strategic move that positions them for enhanced growth in a sector that's seeing increased demand.
- Industry ranking context: SPNT is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Reinsurance Insurance industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy (A) stocks average +32.52%/yr — SPNT's top industry position reflects its strong fundamentals and growth trajectory in the reinsurance sector.
- Component Grades: The company shows particular strength with an A grade in both Growth and Sentiment, while maintaining a B in Value and Artificial Intelligence capabilities, indicating well-rounded fundamentals across key investment metrics. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)
2. Calix (NYSE: CALX)
Calix specializes in cloud and software platforms for broadband providers. With earnings approaching on January 28, 2026, the company is gaining significant analyst attention as broadband infrastructure investments accelerate.
Zen Rating: Strong Buy (A) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $60.52 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $85.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: The stock has 2 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy rating, and 1 Hold rating from 4 total analysts, reflecting strong consensus support. See the ratings
- Needham researcher Ryan Koontz (a top 1% rated analyst) recently reiterated a Buy rating with an $82 price target, demonstrating continued confidence in the company's broadband platform leadership.
- Rosenblatt's Mike Genovese (a top 1% rated analyst) maintains a Strong Buy rating with the highest price target of $85, representing 56.39% upside potential and reflecting optimism about Calix's cloud-based broadband solutions.
- Industry ranking context: CALX is currently the 4th highest-rated stock in the App industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
- Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy (A) stocks average +32.52%/yr — CALX's strong analyst backing from multiple top 1% rated analysts underscores its competitive position in broadband technology.
- Component Grades: The company excels with an A grade in both Growth and Sentiment, supported by B grades in Financials and Artificial Intelligence, demonstrating strong execution in the rapidly evolving broadband infrastructure market. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)
3. Ibex Ltd (NASDAQ: IBEX)
IBEX Limited operates a Customer Lifecycle Experience platform providing solutions spanning the entire customer lifecycle. It’s also our most recent Stock of the Week. The company recently reported record-breaking fiscal 2026 results and raised full-year guidance, demonstrating strong operational momentum in the information technology services sector.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $38.11 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $40.00
Why we're watching:
- As our Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister states, there are multiple reasons why IBEX aligns with his 2026 strategy:
- First, Size Matters: This is a Small Cap software stock at only $513 million market cap. Market valuation metrics are very clear that large caps are overpriced while small caps have the most upside potential.
- Second, it has a STRONG Zen Ratings profile. It is not just an A rated stock (which is the top 5% of all stocks analyzed). It is actually in the top 1% out of nearly 4,500 companies reviewed by the model.
- Consistency: The company has beaten expectations consistently, with recent Q1 2026 earnings showing strong execution and record performance that led management to raise full-year guidance.
- Industry ranking context: IBEX is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Information Technology Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
- Zen Rating highlights: In addition to its aforementioned A (Strong Buy) rating, IBEX has strong Component Grades: As for Value and Financials highlight the company's attractive valuation metrics, and a B for Sentiment indicates Smart Money is already taking note. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here
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