3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 05/30/2025

Here’s a peek at the latest picks from our most popular screener: 

• An interesting price target upgrade for Ciena (CIEN)
• What you need to know about under-the-radar company DXP Enterprises (DXPE)
• Why Korn Ferry (KFY) is our Stock of the Week

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1. Ciena (NYSE: CIEN)

Getting a complex network up and running, not to mention keeping it operational, is a tall order. That’s what Ciena Corp does for companies such as AT&T and Verizon — in essence, it provides the critical networking infrastructure that allows global communications to keep running smoothly. With strong demand on account of ever-increasing cloud computing appetites and the switch to 5G, our next pick is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing evolution of the digital economy.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >  

Recent Price: $82.78 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $100.00 

Why we’re watching:

• Analyst coverage of CIEN is overwhelmingly positive — the stock currently has 6 Strong Buy ratings, 2 Buy ratings, 3 Hold ratings, and 0 Sell or Strong Sell ratings. See the ratings
• JP Morgan equity researcher Samik Chatterjee (a top 4% rated analyst) maintained a Strong Buy rating on Ciena stock on May 27, ahead of the company’s Q2 2025 quarterly report. The analyst also upped his 12-month price forecast for CIEN shares from $76 to $86.
• In a preview note, Chatterjee predicted that the print will show Ciena's "momentum of orders from telecom and cloud customers continued in the quarter, supporting further revisions to revenue and earnings guidance."
• Acknowledging that macro concerns have are challenging investor sentiment on hardware companies at the moment, the analyst noted that "the recent moderation in concerns has led Ciena shares to again rebound to a premium multiple, which is means upsides will have to be reaffirmed through the year if the stock price is to continue to gain."
• CIEN currently ranks in the top 10% of the more than 4,600 equities we track, giving it an overall Zen Rating of B.
• In terms of its Growth Component Grade rating, Ciena stock ranks in the top 9% of the equities we track. However, it also ranks in the 89th percentile according to Sentiment, and the top 20% of stocks when it comes to Financials. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

2. DXP Enterprises (NASDAQ: DXPE)

An under-the-radar pick that has been thriving at the intersection of manufacturing, energy, and water infrastructure, DXP Enterprises is an unassuming mid-cap company — but it merits close attention. The business specializes in maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products catered toward businesses that can’t afford any downtime. DXPE had a strong run in 2024 — and while the rally has cooled off, our system has identified the stock as a relatively safe pick with great growth prospects.

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

Recent Price: $84.00 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $95.00 

Why we’re watching:

• We weren’t kidding when we dubbed this an under-the-radar pick — at present, DXPE is covered by only one analyst, who issues a Strong Buy rating. See the rating
• However, there’s also the issue of quality versus quantity to consider — that one analyst is Stephends & Co. researcher Tommy Moll (a top 9% rated analyst), who has a 65% win rate with an average return of 14.62%.
• Moll reiterated a Strong Buy rating in March, and increased his price target from $75 to $95, which implies an 11.49% upside from current prices. The analyst hasn’t updated his coverage since — although DXP Enterprises has delivered an earnings beat in the meantime.
• At present, DXPE is the top-rated stock in the Industrial Distribution industry. While the industry has an Industry Rating of C, we have to look at specifics to appreciate why DXP Enterprises stands out.
• Once the 7 Component Grades that our system uses to rank stocks are all taken into account, DXPE ranks in the top 3% of stocks. 
• Sentiment is DXP Enterprises’ strongest suit — as the stock ranks in the top 10% of equities in this category. In the past year, insider buying and insider selling have been relatively evenly matched — indicating a strong degree of optimism from company insiders.
• In addition, DXPE ranks in the top 11% of stocks in Safety, and the top 17% in terms of Growth. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

3. Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY)

Our most recent Stock of the Week is also part of Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister’s exclusive Zen Investor portfolio. Beyond a strong showing in terms of Value and Safety, the company maintains a rather interesting business model that provides it with an almost complete degree of immunity to tariff risks. Moreover, the same issues that trouble the wider market could end up being a boon for Korn Ferry … but you’ll have to keep reading to learn exactly how and why.

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

Recent Price: $68.21 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $80.00 

Why we’re watching:

• KFY is our Stock of the Week. Our Editor-in-Chief, Steve Reitmeister, highlighted why it has earned a spot in his exclusive, 18-stock strong Zen Investor portfolio in a Monday article.
• Before summarizing some of Steve’s main points, let’s take a look at Wall Street’s take. At present, only 2 analysts cover Korn Ferry stock — one issues a Strong Buy rating, the other issues a Hold rating.
• The Strong Buy rating comes from Truist Securities researcher Tobey Sommer (a top 6% rated analyst), who has an $80 price target, while the Hold comes from UBS analyst Joshua Chan (a top 17% rated analyst), who set a $74 price target.  
• Beyond a core consulting business, Korn Ferry is also in the business of executive recruiting. In times of downturns, executive turnover tends to rise — which translates to more business for Korn Ferry.
• However, the company has also managed to secure growth in bull markets, with expected earnings growth of 15% this year on track to reach twice the pace of the wider market average.
• Korn Ferry is currently the 2nd highest rated stock in the Staffing & Employment Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Our proprietary rating system has selected KFY as a likely outperformer — it has an overall Zen Rating of A, and ranks in the 95th percentile of the equities we track.
• KFY shares rank in the top 9% of equities in terms of Value — however, Safety, where they rank in the top 3%, is KFY’s strongest Component Grade rating. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

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