3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 05/21/2026

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

• Diebold Nixdorf Inc (DBD) — Strong Buy rating with 45% upside on the table. 
• Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) — AI server boom drives top-tier analyst conviction.
• Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) — AI infrastructure leader eyes 47% upside surge.

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1. Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL)

The global IT hardware giant is capitalizing on the AI server boom with bold moves — including a fresh collaboration with Kioxia to deliver high-density servers packed with 9.8 PB of flash storage. With memory concerns fading and analysts taking notice, DELL is positioning itself at the heart of the AI infrastructure revolution.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $236.49 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $300.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Analysts are overall bullish on DELL, with 7 Strong Buy ratings, 2 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, and 1 Strong Sell rating from 12 analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
• Citigroup's Asiya Merchant (a top 1% rated analyst) recently maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $290 price target, representing +21.83% upside potential.
• Mizuho researcher Vijay Rakesh (a top 1% rated analyst) maintains a Buy rating with the highest price target of $300, highlighting the AI server story powering growth as memory concerns fade.
• Industry ranking context: DELL is currently the 3rd highest-rated stock in the Computer Hardware industry.
• Zen Rating highlights: With its B rating, DELL ranks higher than average in our 4600+ stock database, showing signs of potential outperformance based on a 115-factor review.
• Component Grades: Looking at the Component Grades that shape the overall rating, DELL shows strength with B grades across Growth, Momentum, and Financials, supported by impressive earnings growth forecasts of +50.06% for one year and +49.57% for two years, driven by AI infrastructure demand. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

2. Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT)

This mission-critical infrastructure powerhouse — providing data center, communication network, and industrial facility solutions worldwide — is riding the AI infrastructure wave to spectacular gains. Institutional investors boosted holdings during Q1, and with earnings growth forecast at a jaw-dropping 60.62% for the next year, VRT is becoming a Wall Street darling that's hard to ignore.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $322.65 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $500.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: VRT enjoys impressive coverage with 9 Strong Buy ratings, 4 Buy ratings, and 1 Hold rating with 0 Sell ratings from 14 analysts — a strong sign of conviction. See the ratings
• For example, Loop Capital's Ananda Baruah (a top 6% rated analyst) recently initiated coverage with a Strong Buy rating and the highest price target of $500, representing +47.18% upside, based on innovative product developments and expanding market share.  
• Industry ranking context: VRT is currently the 4th highest-rated stock in the Electrical Equipment & Part industry. 
• Zen Rating highlights: VRT earns an overall B or Buy rating following a careful 115-factor review of the stock’s fundamentals. This puts VRT in a class of equities that have historically delivered 19.88% annual returns within our quant ratings model.
• Component Grades: Every Zen Rating is composed of 7 Component Grades. VRT stock excels with an A grade in Financials backed by an impressive 105.6% return on equity and 33.45% return on assets, plus B grades in both Growth and Momentum supported by 39.68% earnings growth and 25.32% revenue growth forecasts. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

3. Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD)

Diebold Nixdorf offers technology solutions to automate, manage, and secure cash and payments. The company is positioned as the 6th highest-rated stock in the App industry, benefiting from strong fundamentals and recent strategic appointments including a new Chief Information Officer.

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

Recent Price: $68.77 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $100.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: DBD receives coverage from 2 analysts with a consensus rating of Strong Buy, including 1 Strong Buy rating and 1 Buy rating. See the ratings
• DA Davidson researcher Matt Summerville (a top 12% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a $100 price target (suggesting over 40% potential upside) following strong confidence in the company's ability to generate sustainable growth and robust returns over the upcoming years.
• Analysts have expressed optimism about the company's strategic vision aligned with industry growth patterns, with the stock projected to outperform in the coming months supported by a solid management team.
• Industry ranking context: DBD is currently the 6th highest-rated stock in the App industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Zen Rating highlights: A (Strong Buy) stocks average +32.52%/yr — DBD is in an elite tier of the stocks we track after having undergone a rigorous 115-factor review. 
• Component Grades: Looking at the Component Grades that shape the overall Zen Rating, DBD enjoys a strong Value grade (A) combined with solid Growth (B) and Safety (B). That suggests the stock may still be undervalued relative to its earnings potential, while also delivering improving business performance and maintaining a relatively stable financial and operational profile.(See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)

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