3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 07/08/2026
Here’s a midweek treat for you — 3 stocks with fresh Strong Buy recommendations from Wall Street’s brightest and best…
- inTEST (INTT) — Chip testing micro-cap primed for explosive growth
- Dycom Industries (DY) — Building the pipes that power AI networks
- Murphy USA (MUSA) — Walmart-adjacent gas stations quietly crushing the market
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1. inTEST (NYSEMKT: INTT)
This precision engineering solutions company's recent addition to the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes highlights its growing market presence and improving operational performance.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $15.25 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $19.00
Why we're watching:
- INTT has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 1 Strong Buy recommendation. See all recommendations here
- For example, Lake Street researcher Max Michaelis (a top 23% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a $19.00 price target, representing 25% upside potential from current levels.
- Standout earnings: Q4 earnings demonstrated execution strength: EPS of $0.10 matched estimates with revenue of $32.8M coming in strong, while management provided solid FY 2026 guidance.
- Industry ranking context: INTT is currently the #3 highest-rated stock in the Semiconductor Equipment industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
- Zen Ratings highlights: INTT 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: INTT excels with an A for both Growth and Sentiment, alongside a strong B for Momentum, positioning the company well as it executes on its Vision 2030 Strategy with projected earnings growth of 150% and expanding market opportunities. See all 7 Component Grades here
2. Murphy USA Inc (NYSE: MUSA)
Murphy USA Incorporated markets refined products through a network of gas stations and to unbranded wholesale customers under the Murphy USA brand. The company's strategic positioning near Walmart stores and expanding nicotine category offerings are emerging as key profit drivers, supporting strong operational cash flow generation.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $563.06 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $680.00
Why we're watching:
- MUSA has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 5 Strong Buy and 3 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
- These are not nobodies. Analysts issuing Strong Buy recommendations include top-rated analysts like Jefferies researcher Corey Tarlowe (a top 16% rated analyst) and KeyBanc researcher Bradley Thomas (a top 4% rated analyst).
- Industry ranking context: MUSA is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Retail industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
- Zen Ratings highlights: MUSA earns an overall A rating, which is equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks with this rating represent the elite group that has historically outperformed the broader market by significant margins.
- Component Grades: MUSA posts strong Bs for Artificial Intelligence, Financials, and Growth, alongside a solid B for Sentiment, a mix that positions it well with an exceptional return on equity of 87% and steady revenue expansion in the convenience store sector. See all 7 Component Grades here
3. Dycom Industries (NYSE: DY)
This telecommunications company is well-positioned to benefit from expanding infrastructure investment and the ongoing buildout of fiber-optic and 5G networks across North America.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $431.00 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $654.00
Why we're watching
- DY has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 8 Strong Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, KeyBanc researcher Sangita Jain (a top 7% rated analyst) recently maintained her Strong Buy rating with a $610.00 price target, representing 42% upside potential from current levels.
- Separately, JP Morgan researcher Richard Choe (a top 19% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy recommendation with a price target that suggests 51% upside potential from current levels.
- Five additional top analysts covering DY include Wells Fargo's Eric Luebchow, B. Riley Securities' Liam Burke, Guggenheim's Joseph Osha, and UBS's Steven Fisher — all maintaining bullish outlooks on the infrastructure sector's growth.
- Industry ranking context: DY is currently the #3 highest-rated stock in the Engineering & Construction industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: DY earns an overall A rating, which amounts to a Strong Buy recommendation. This rating reflects the company's position among the top-tier stocks following a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
- Component Grades: DY demonstrates impressive As for Growth, alongside solid Bs for Momentum and Sentiment, reflecting the company's strong earnings growth of 24% and return on equity of 39% as infrastructure spending accelerates. See all 7 Component Grades here
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