3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 07/01/2026

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

• Ceragon Networks (CRNT): Small-cap telecom play surges 20% as insiders keep buying.
• Navios Maritime Partners (NMM): Dry cargo shipper trades at a steep discount despite 84% rally.
• Broadcom (AVGO): AI chip giant wins near-unanimous Strong Buy backing from Wall Street.

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1. Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO)

Up over 35% in the past year, this semiconductor giant continues to ride the AI infrastructure wave. Broadcom develops and supplies advanced semiconductor solutions and critical infrastructure software used across data centers, networking, and enterprise technology.

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

Recent Price: $376.22 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $582.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: AVGO enjoys broad coverage among the analysts we track. Among 22 analysts, it enjoys 15 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, and 3 Hold recommendations. See them here
• JP Morgan's Harlan Sur (a top 1% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a $580.00 price target, implying nearly 56% upside.
• Other top 1% analysts backing AVGO include UBS's Timothy Arcuri, Bank of America's Vivek Arya, Jefferies' Blayne Curtis, and Truist's William Stein — all maintaining Strong Buy ratings on the stock.
• Financial momentum remains strong: revenue hit $75.5B over the trailing twelve months with a 38.8% profit margin, and earnings grew 125.45% year-over-year in the most recent period.
• Zen Rating highlights: An A rating, or Strong Buy recommendation, suggests ample upside potential ahead. Stocks with this rating have historically delivered market-beating annual returns.
• Component Grades: AVGO earns a standout A grade in Financials, with strong B grades in Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and AI. Safety is the lone soft spot at a D, so this is a name backed by exceptional financial strength even as volatility runs a bit higher than peers. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)

2. Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE: NMM)

Up more than 84% over the past year, this dry cargo and container shipping operator has been one of the steadier performers in an industry known for volatility. Navios Maritime Partners controls a fleet of 55 vessels transporting iron ore, coal, grain, and fertilizer across global trade routes.

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

Recent Price: $69.50 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $85.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: While coverage is limited, it’s bullish. Jefferies' Stephanie Moore (a top 16% rated analyst) initiated coverage of NMM with a Strong Buy recommendation and an $85.00 price target, implying over 22% upside from current levels. See it here
• Potential bargain: At a P/E of just 6.32x and a PEG of only 0.25x, NMM is up over 84% in the past year and still looks like one of the cheapest "Strong Buy" stocks on the market.
• Zen Rating highlights: Stocks with a Zen Rating of Strong Buy (A) have had an average return of +28.50% per year, putting NMM in market-beating territory. 
• Component Grades: NMM stands out with an A grade in Value, and earns solid B grades in Momentum and Sentiment, with Growth, Safety, and Financials all coming in at C. The standout here is Value — at the aforementioned P/E and PEG levels, this is a shipping stock trading at a steep discount to its earnings power. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)

3. Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ: CRNT)

Up over 20% in the past three months, this small-cap communications equipment name has been quietly building momentum as demand for wireless backhaul infrastructure picks up. Ceragon designs and supplies wireless transmission solutions used by mobile operators and network builders around the world.

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

Recent Price: $2.59 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $3.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: While coverage on CRNT is limited, the analysts that do follow the stock are bullish. Needham's Ryan Koontz (a top 1% rated analyst) reiterated his Buy rating with a $3.00 price target, while an analyst at Lake Street initiated coverage with a Strong Buy rating and a $3.50 price target, implying over 40% upside from current levels. See them here
• Important note: CRNT was a key focus in our weekly Live training this past Monday. Want to find out about stocks like this sooner? Join the next one (no paywall!). Sign up here.
• Insider buying: Director Efrat Makov has been actively trading CRNT shares throughout 2026, including a purchase as recently as June 12. CRNT insiders have bought roughly as many shares as they've sold over the last 12 months — a signal that those closest to the company aren't bailing on the stock.
• Zen Rating highlights: An A rating, or Strong Buy recommendation, puts CRNT in the top 5% of the 4600+ stocks we track based on fundamentals — no small feat. 
• Component Grades: CRNT earns solid B grades in Value, Growth, and Sentiment, with Momentum, Safety, and Financials all coming in at C. This is a name whose Zen Rating is being driven primarily by attractive valuation and improving fundamentals rather than across-the-board excellence. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)

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