3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 06/19/2026

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

• Workiva Inc (WK) — Cloud compliance leader forecasts 1,138% EPS surge ahead.
• Chord Energy Corp (CHRD) — #1 ranked Bakken producer wins 11 top analyst endorsements.
• Brink's Co (BCO) — Security giant targets 62% upside with explosive earnings growth.

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1. Workiva (NYSE: WK)

A forecasted EPS surge of over 1,100% in the coming year is putting this cloud compliance specialist firmly on Wall Street's radar. Providing cloud-based compliance and regulatory reporting solutions in the U.S. and internationally, Workiva is seeing strong growth momentum driven by expanding adoption of its platform.

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

Recent Price: $48.03 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $90.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Among the 5 analysts issuing recommendations, WK has ONLY bullish sentiment, with 4 Strong Buy and 1 Buy recommendation. See them here 
• For example, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Brad Reback (a top 14% rated analyst) recently maintained a Strong Buy rating with a price target representing +32.79% upside potential. 
• Great earnings growth: The stock demonstrates exceptional earnings growth prospects with forecasted EPS climbing from $0.24 currently to $2.97 next year (+1,138.5% growth) and $3.56 in two years (+1,382% growth), significantly outpacing industry averages.
• Industry ranking context: WK is currently ranked #12 out of 174 stocks in the App industry.
• Zen Rating highlights: As an A-rated stock in the Zen Ratings, WK has proven its mettle by passing a 115-factor fundamental review with flying colors — only the top 5% of all stocks tracked meet these standards.
• Component Grades: WK’s standout Component Grades are an elite A for Growth, with solid Bs for Sentiment and Financials, suggesting a stock with powerful price action potential that remains grounded with a solid balance sheet. See all 7 Component Grades here

2. Brink's Co (NYSE: BCO)

You know the bullet-resistant armored trucks — now Wall Street is taking notice of the explosive earnings growth behind them. A private security and protection company providing security services to banks, retailers, governments, mints, and more, The Brink's Company is seeing robust earnings growth with analysts forecasting significant upside ahead.

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

Recent Price: $97.37 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $163.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: BCO only has 2 recommendations right now, but they’re both Strong Buys, with price targets suggesting nearly 70% upside potential in the coming year. See recommendations 
• That street-high is held by Truist Securities researcher Tobey Sommer (a top 13% rated analyst), who  recently maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $163.00 price target.  
• Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs analyst George Tong maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $145.00 price target (+44.80% upside), reflecting confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
• Strong Momentum: Earnings momentum is exceptionally strong with forecasted EPS growth of +116.53% in the next year (from $4.31 to $9.33) and +148.16% over two years (to $10.70), dramatically outpacing the industry average of 18.17%.
• Industry ranking context: BCO is currently the 1st highest-rated stock in the Security & Protection Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Rating highlights: With its A rating / Strong Buy recommendation, BCO is in a class of stocks that have historically delivered close to 30% annual gains over the past 20 years. 
• Component Grades: The stock earns A ratings for both Value and Safety, with B grades for Growth and Sentiment, positioning it as a quality growth-at-value opportunity. See all 7 Component Grades here

3. Chord Energy (NASDAQ: CHRD)

Bakken consolidation tailwinds are driving robust analyst conviction for this independent oil producer. Specializing in the exploration and production of hydrocarbon resources — with core activities including the sourcing, development, and recovery of crude oil — Chord Energy is attracting strong analyst support amid consolidation opportunities in the sector.

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

Recent Price: $126.71 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $190.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: CHRD enjoys robust coverage from 11 analysts with a consensus recommendation of Strong Buy, including 6 Strong Buy ratings, 2 Buy ratings, and 3 Hold ratings. See them here
• For instance, Morgan Stanley's Devin McDermott (top 6%) maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $175.00 price target (suggesting nearly 40% upside potential), noting the company is entering a robust growth phase with increased demand and strong management commitment to maximizing shareholder value.
• Industry ranking context: CHRD is currently the 1st highest-rated stock in the Oil and Gas industry out of 73 total companies, though it’s worth noting that the industry has a C rating overall.
• Zen Rating highlights: With its A rating or Strong Buy recommendation, CHRD outshines 95% of the 4600+ stocks in our database based on a rigorous 115-factor analysis.
• Component Grades: The stock earns an elite A from our proprietary AI factor, which digs deep into the data to identify subtle patterns not visible to most mere humans — to locate the stocks with the highest potential for outperformance. It also earns above-average Bs for Growth and Sentiment. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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