3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 07/03/2026
Looking for hot stocks to watch right now? Ask and ye shall receive:
- Vox Royalty (VOXR) — Gold royalty play with over 60% upside potential, according to experts
- Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) — Shipping star riding steady dry bulk demand
- Levi Strauss (LEVI) — Denim icon stitching together international growth
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1. Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ: SBLK)
This global shipping company specializes in moving dry bulk cargo worldwide. With a 21% profit margin and robust operating cash flow, the company is capitalizing on steady demand in the dry bulk shipping market.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $25.15 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $31.00
Why we're watching:
- SBLK has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 1 Strong Buy recommendation. See all recommendations here
- For example, Jefferies researcher Stephanie Moore (a top 15% rated analyst) maintained her Strong Buy rating with a $31.00 price target, representing 23% upside potential from current levels.
- Industry ranking context: SBLK is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Shipping industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: SBLK earns an overall A rating, which is equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks in this topmost tier have historically delivered nearly 30% annual returns, soundly beating the S&P.
- Component Grades: SBLK posts solid Bs for Artificial Intelligence, Financials, Growth, Momentum, and Value, a combination that reflects its operational efficiency, strong return on equity of 24%, and projected earnings growth of 91%. See all 7 Component Grades here
2. Levi Strauss & Co (NYSE: LEVI)
You know that red tab, don’t you? The undisputed leader of denim jeans is expanding its focus on women's apparel and international markets to fuel its next phase of growth.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $24.41 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $34.00
Why we're watching:
- LEVI has strong, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 3 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, and 1 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Telsey Advisory Group researcher Dana Telsey (a top 3% rated analyst) recently maintained her Buy rating with a $30.00 price target, representing 23% upside potential from current levels.
- Additionally, JP Morgan researcher Matthew Boss (a top 8% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy with a $32.00 price target, representing 31% upside potential from current levels.
- Five additional top analysts covering LEVI include Raymond James' Rick Patel, Citigroup's Paul Lejuez, UBS's Jay Sole, BTIG's Robert Drbul, and Needham's Tom Nikic — all maintaining favorable outlooks on the apparel sector's growth potential.
- Industry ranking context: LEVI is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Apparel Manufacturing industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: LEVI earns an overall A rating, which translates to a Strong Buy recommendation. This designation reflects the company's position among the elite tier based on a comprehensive 115-factor fundamental review.
- Component Grades: LEVI demonstrates strong Bs for Financials, Growth, Safety, and Sentiment, reflecting the company's solid market position with a return on equity of 35% and consistent revenue growth trajectory in the competitive apparel market. See all 7 Component Grades here
3. Vox Royalty Corp (NASDAQ: VOXR)
Vox specializes in the mining royalty and streaming sector, managing a substantial collection of 56 royalty and streaming interests alongside one royalty option. The company's global presence and strategic positioning in precious metals offer investors exposure to gold production without the operational risks of mining.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $4.87 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $8.00
Why we're watching:
- VOXR has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 2 Strong Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Roth Capital researcher Joe Reagor (a top 15% rated analyst) recently reiterated his Strong Buy rating with a price target that implies 64% upside potential from current levels.
- Likewise, Freedom Broker researcher Vitaly Kononov (a top 18% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy with a target suggesting 42% upside potential from current levels.
- Industry ranking context: VOXR is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Precious Metal industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
- Zen Ratings highlights: VOXR earns an overall A rating, which amounts to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks with this rating represent the elite top 5% of all stocks tracked based on a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
- Component Grades: VOXR demonstrates strong Bs for Financials, Sentiment, and Value, reflecting the company's healthy balance sheet with a 153% profit margin and strategic royalty model that generates cash flow without heavy capital expenditure. See all 7 Component Grades here
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