3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 04/17/2026

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• BRP Inc (DOO) — Tariff dip creates entry point in powersports leader
• Kinross Gold Corp (KGC) — Up 126% and analysts still see more upside
• Q2 Holdings Inc (QTWO) — Digital banking pioneer with 254% earnings growth ahead

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1. BRP Inc (NASDAQ: DOO)

Tariffs just forced this powersports giant to suspend guidance — and that's exactly why smart investors are paying attention. BRP designs and manufactures some of the most popular recreational vehicles on the planet, and this pullback could be a rare chance to buy a category leader at a discount.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $50.95 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $131.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: BRP commands attention from 3 analysts with 1 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, and 1 Hold rating, resulting in a Buy consensus. See the ratings
• Citigroup's James Hardiman (a top 14% rated analyst) recently maintained a Strong Buy rating with an $86.00 price target following his analysis of BRP's strong market position and robust path toward growth given current market trends.
• RBC Capital analyst recently maintained a Buy rating with a compelling $131.00 price target, seeing long-term growth potential and robust demand forecasts in the recreational market with upcoming product launches as a key catalyst.
• Industry ranking context: DOO is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Recreational Vehicle industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Zen Rating highlights: Despite the recent cliff-drop, the stock is still rated a B (Buy), with our system highlighting it as a stock with the potential to outperform the market. B-rated stocks have historically delivered nearly 20% annual returns. 
• Component Grades: Sentiment shines brightest at A, showing strong insider and investor confidence. BRP scores a B in Value and Financials, with Momentum also at B — solid fundamentals across the board. Our AI algorithm is also detecting positive signals, making DOO a compelling pick for powersports exposure. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

2. Kinross Gold Corp (NYSE: KGC)

Up 126% in a year and analysts say there's still room to run. Kinross is a global gold and silver miner operating across six countries, and with economic uncertainty fueling demand for precious metals, this stock has become one of Wall Street's favorite ways to play the gold trade.

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

Recent Price: $33.49 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $45.00

Why we're watching:

• KGC was previously part of our Zen Investor portfolio — Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister issued a Sell rating once it had gained over 140%. (See the rest of the stocks in the portfolio here). But it’s baaack… Here’s why. 
• First, let’s dig into analyst support. Kinross enjoys unanimous bullish sentiment from 4 analysts with 1 Strong Buy and 3 Buy ratings, achieving a Strong Buy consensus. See the ratings 
• ScotiaBank's Tanya Jakusconek (a top 5% rated analyst) recently maintained a Buy rating with an ambitious price target suggesting over 30% potential upside, reflecting strong conviction in Kinross's ability to capitalize on favorable gold market dynamics.
• Industry ranking context: KGC is currently the #7 highest-rated stock in the Gold industry, which has an Industry Rating of A. (See more excellent mining stocks in this video.)
• Zen Rating highlights: A (Strong Buy) stocks average +32.52%/yr — Kinross combines this elite rating with an outstanding Financials grade of A, supported by a 44.8% profit margin and strong cash flow generation.
• Component Grades: The company demonstrates exceptional financial health with an A in Financials alongside B grades in Value and Momentum, reflecting both operational excellence and market momentum in the precious metals sector. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

3. Q2 Holdings Inc (NYSE: QTWO)

Digital banking is evolving fast — and Q2 Holdings is helping lead the charge. This Austin-based fintech just partnered with Stablecore to bring stablecoins and digital assets to community banks and credit unions, planting its flag at the cutting edge of where finance is headed next.

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

Recent Price: $50.11 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $90.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Q2 Holdings garners strong backing from 8 analysts with 5 Strong Buy ratings, 2 Buy ratings, and 1 Hold rating, achieving a Strong Buy consensus. See the ratings
• DA Davidson's Peter Heckmann (a top 11% rated analyst) recently upgraded Q2 to Strong Buy with an $82.00 price target, signaling over 63% upside potential and a strong conviction in the company's digital banking platform and growth prospects following strong execution.
• Overall, analysts project impressive earnings growth with EPS forecast to reach $2.98 in one year (up 254.7%) and $3.49 in two years, demonstrating strong profitability trajectory as the company scales its SaaS platform.
• Industry ranking context: QTWO is currently the #10 highest-rated stock in the App industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Zen Rating highlights: Q2 earns a coveted A Zen Rating, putting it in the top 5% of stocks we track based on a rigorous 115-factor review. This elite tier of stocks has historically delivered over 30% returns annually. 
• Component Grades: Each Zen Rating is composed of 7 Component Grades. Q2 showcases exceptional potential with A grades in Growth and AI alongside B grades in Sentiment and Financials, positioning it as a leader in the digital banking transformation. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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