3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 03/05/2026

Here’s a peek at the latest picks from our Strong Buy Stocks from Top Wall Street Analysts screener:

• Astronics (ATRO) — Aerospace powerhouse with 195% EPS growth and unanimous Strong Buys
• Quad/Graphics (QUAD) — Top-rated in its industry with 44% projected analyst upside
• EMCOR Group (EME) — #1 construction stock riding the infrastructure spending wave

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1. Astronics (NASDAQ: ATRO)

Astronics Corp is the company behind the power and connectivity systems inside your next flight — and after crushing Q4 earnings and trading near its 52-week high, Wall Street is betting this aerospace play still has room to run.

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

Recent Price: $76.18 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $107.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: ATRO enjoys unanimous bullish sentiment with 2 Strong Buy ratings from the analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
• Truist Securities' Michael Ciarmoli (a top 1% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating and raised his price target to $107 following the company's Q4 earnings beat, citing increased confidence in not only sustained aero operating margins but the potential for further increases to an upper teen range.
• TD Cowen analyst Gautam Khanna (a top 6% rated analyst) initiated coverage with a Strong Buy rating and $65 price target, recognizing the company's strong positioning in the aerospace recovery.
• The company recently beat Q4 EPS estimates by 2.47% while delivering revenue of $862.13M, demonstrating solid execution on both top and bottom lines with impressive 195.67% year-over-year EPS growth.
• Industry ranking context: ATRO is currently the 4th highest-rated stock in the Defense industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
• Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy (A) stocks average +32.52%/yr — Astronics shows exceptional potential according to our Zen Ratings system.
• Component Grades: The company earns strong B grades in Growth, Financials, Momentum, Sentiment, and Safety. That Financials score is particularly impressive, reflecting a 12.3% profit margin and strong cash flow generation. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

2. Quad/Graphics (NYSE: QUAD)

Quad/Graphics just hiked its dividend by 33% and blew past Q4 earnings estimates — and while most investors overlook this marketing solutions provider, its aggressive pivot toward high-value digital services could make it the turnaround story of the year.

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

Recent Price: $6.51 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $10.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Unanimous bullish outlook with 1 Strong Buy and 1 Buy rating from the 2 analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
• Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett (a top 17% rated analyst) maintains a Strong Buy rating with a $9.80 price target (+41.82% upside) following the company's impressive Q4 results where EPS of $0.22 beat estimates by 144%.
• Barrington Research analyst Kevin Steinke (a top 11% rated analyst) maintains a Buy rating with a $10 price target (+44.72% upside), reflecting confidence in the company's strategic transformation.
• The company reported strong Q4 results with the CEO highlighting significant operational progress and solid financial performance, generating strong cash flow despite planned sales declines while gaining momentum in shifting revenue mix toward higher-value offerings.
• Industry ranking context: QUAD is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Specialty Business Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
• Zen Rating highlights: Not only is QUAD an A (Strong Buy) rated stock according to our 115-factor quant review, but it demonstrates impressive turnaround potential with forecasted EPS growth to $1.15 (up +102% year-over-year) and strong 46.84% return on equity.
• Component Grades: The company scores B grades in Value, Safety, and Financials, demonstrating solid fundamentals with strong operating cash flow of $145.9M and improving operational efficiency. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

3. Emcor Group (NYSE: EME)

EMCOR Group was formerly part of our Zen Investor portfolio; when we issued a sell alert, it delivered a 78% gain. But it’s back on our radar. This is the Fortune 500 construction powerhouse quietly building the infrastructure behind America's data centers, electrical grids, and HVAC systems — and after beating both Q4 earnings and revenue estimates, this stock is proving it can execute where it counts.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $721.13 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $900.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Predominantly bullish with 2 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy rating, and 1 Hold from 4 analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
• DA Davidson analyst Brent Thielman (a top 2% rated analyst) maintains a Strong Buy rating with a $900 price target (+24.20% upside), citing strong conviction in demand driven by facilities expansion and rising infrastructure needs, with expectations for increased federal infrastructure spending.
• Stifel Nicolaus' Brian Brophy (a top 2% rated analyst) maintains a Strong Buy rating with a $754 price target, noting that the company's focus on strategic acquisitions should provide growth opportunities across markets.
• Industry ranking context: EME is currently the 10th highest-rated stock out of 41 in the Engineering & Construction industry, which has an Industry Rating of A, highlighting its strong performance in a favorable sector.
• Zen Rating highlights: Buy (B) stocks average +19.88%/yr — EMCOR ranks in the 85th percentile of all of the 4600+ stocks we track.
• Component Grades: The company demonstrates strength with B grades in Momentum and Financials, supported by strong operating cash flow of $524.4M and solid balance sheet fundamentals. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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