3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 02/27/2026

3 of the top picks from our most-visited screener:

• Nature's Sunshine Products (NATR) — Record sales and 42% EBITDA growth turning heads
• Okeanis Eco Tankers (ECO) — 329% EPS growth and surging 179% from its lows
• Tenet Healthcare (THC) — 13 Strong Buy ratings and a 44% return on equity

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1. Okeanis Eco Tankers (NYSE: ECO)

Okeanis Eco Tankers just hit a 52-week high — and one look at its Q4 results tells you why. The eco-friendly crude oil transporter delivered a staggering 329% year-over-year EPS growth and 49% revenue growth, fueled by elevated spot rates across its VLCC and Suezmax fleet. With strong operational leverage adding to the momentum, this company is firing on all cylinders. Here's what you need to know.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $52.00 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $55.00

Why we're watching:

• Price movement: The stock has surged 179% from its 52-week low and is trading just 0.52% below its recent high, demonstrating exceptional momentum and market confidence in the company's operational model.
• Analyst support: Strong Buy consensus from 1 analyst with focused conviction on the company's operational excellence and fleet efficiency advantages. See the ratings
• For example, B. Riley Securities analyst Liam Burke (a top 12% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a $55 price target following solid Q4 and FY 2025 earnings results. The quarter's solid results were attributable to elevated very large crude carrier and Suezmax spot rates, and robust operating leverage, which more than offset higher year-over-year operating expenses per vessel, and Burke expects the company to continue outperforming its peers due to incremental operational leverage.
• Industry ranking context: ECO is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Shipping industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Rating highlights: A (Strong Buy) stocks average +32.52%/yr — ECO is in an elite category, as evidenced by its exceptional 24% return on equity (well above the 9% industry average) and impressive 46.9% profit margins.
• Component Grades: Strong Momentum (B grade) reflects the stock's powerful 179% rise from lows, while Sentiment earns a B grade and the company maintains solid Value metrics (B grade) with a reasonable 13.26x P/E ratio despite rapid growth. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

2. Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC)

Tenet Healthcare just gave investors a reason to pay attention. After beating Q4 earnings expectations, the diversified hospital operator saw its stock surge 17.3% — backed by a 44% return on equity that towers above the industry average and $3.54 billion in cash flow generation. This isn't just a one-quarter win; the fundamentals tell a deeper story. Here's what's behind the numbers.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $237.04 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $288.00

Why we're watching:

• Nice price action: The stock has surged 113% from its 52-week low and is trading just 0.85% below its recent high of $235.77, demonstrating exceptional momentum and market confidence following the strong Q4 earnings beat.
• Analyst support: Overwhelming consensus with 13 Strong Buy ratings and 3 Buy ratings from 16 analysts, reflecting broad conviction in the company's operational excellence and growth trajectory. See the ratings
• Truist Securities' David S Macdonald (a top 10% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a $270 price target, believing in the strong growth prospects of THC as the company remains on track with its strategic initiatives and demonstrates strong operational performance amid positive industry trends.
• UBS analyst A.J. Rice (a top 10% rated analyst) and RBC Capital's Ben Hendrix (a top 13% rated analyst) both maintain positive outlooks on the stock, citing the company's solid fundamentals and attractive valuation at 14.98x P/E ratio.
• Industry ranking context: THC is currently the 9th highest-rated stock out of 41 in the Medical Care Facility industry, which has an Industry Rating of A, reflecting strong sector fundamentals.
• Zen Rating highlights: As an A-rated stock, THC is in the top tier of the 4600 tickers we track. A few contributing factors to this excellent rating? The company shows exceptional profitability with 44% return on equity and steady earnings growth of 8% with visibility through 2028.
• Component Grades: Value scores a B grade with an attractive 14.98x P/E ratio, while Safety earns a B grade reflecting the company's strong cash flow generation and solid balance sheet management despite higher leverage typical in the healthcare facilities sector. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

3. Nature's Sunshine Products (NASDAQ: NATR)

Nature's Sunshine Products is on a remarkable growth streak — and the numbers back it up. The natural health and wellness company just posted record Q3 net sales of $128 million, with adjusted EBITDA surging 42% year-over-year. North America Digital led the charge with 52% growth, while Japan and China each topped 30%, and gross margins hit a 15-quarter high of 73.3%. Something is clearly working — here's what's driving it.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $27.54 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $23.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Strong Buy rating from 1 analyst reflecting conviction in the company's strategic transformation and growth initiatives across digital and international channels. See the ratings
• DA Davidson analyst recently maintained a Strong Buy rating, noting that Q3 established the success of the company's efforts to enhance the value proposition offered to consumers at better economics for itself, providing a basis for increased conviction in the Nature's Sunshine Products story.
• The company posted impressive Q3 results with EPS of $0.36 beating estimates by 33%, while revenue of $128.3M grew 12% year-over-year, demonstrating the effectiveness of strategic investments and cost-saving initiatives.
• Management highlighted that strategic investments in North America Digital continue to pay off with a surge in new customers coupled with strong retention yielding 52% year-over-year Digital sales growth, while Asia-Pacific markets showed exceptional 30%+ growth momentum.
• It’s our Stock of the Week. In his recent article, Zen Investor Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister noted “With earnings momentum this strong, and the Zen Ratings in full agreement with the investment premise, then it’s worth taking a ride on this stock.”
• Industry ranking context: NATR is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Food industry, which has an Industry Rating of D, making it a standout performer in its sector.
• Zen Rating highlights: Not only is NATR an A (Strong Buy) rated stock, but it has solid Component Grades: Exceptional Financials (A grade) reflect strong balance sheet health with 0.59 debt-to-equity and healthy margins, while Growth (A grade) is supported by 21% earnings growth expectations and improving operational efficiency. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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