3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 07/17/2026

By Jessie Moore, Stock Researcher and Writer
July 17, 2026 5:25 AM UTC
3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 07/17/2026

Got a blank space on your watchlist? Consider these high-potential picks…

  • Nature's Sunshine Products (NATR): This wellness stock has nearly 60% upside potential 
  • Park-Ohio Holdings (PKOH): An industrial recovery play hiding in plain sight 
  • Keysight Technologies (KEYS): Morgan Stanley just upgraded this one … see why 

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1. Nature's Sunshine Products (NASDAQ: NATR)

This health and nutritional supplement company is attracting renewed analyst attention as it strengthens its digital business and reports solid performance across all regions.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy)see full analysis

Recent Price: $21.45 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $33.00

Why we're watching:

  • NATR has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 2 Strong Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
  • For example, Canaccord Genuity researcher Susan Anderson (a top 15% rated analyst) recently maintained her Strong Buy rating with a price target that suggests the stock has nearly 60% upside potential from current levels.
  • NATR is also part of our market-beating Zen Investor portfolio and has been a past Stock of the Week pick owing to its excellent fundamentals.
  • Industry ranking context: NATR is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Food industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
  • Zen Ratings highlights: NATR earns an overall A rating, equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks in this top tier have historically delivered nearly 30% annual returns, soundly beating the S&P.
  • Component Grade highlights: NATR excels with As for Artificial Intelligence, Sentiment, and Value, a combination that highlights the company's strong market positioning and attractive valuation in a growing wellness sector, while maintaining a solid B for Financials. See all 7 Component Grades here

2. Park Ohio Holdings (NASDAQ: PKOH)

This company specializes in customized supply chain management solutions. It’s gaining momentum as industry executives express optimism about a gradual recovery driven by leaner cost structures and greater automation.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy)see full analysis

Recent Price: $38.67— get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $45.00

Why we're watching:

  • PKOH has limited, but notably bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 1 Strong Buy recommendation. See all recommendations here
  • For example, KeyBanc researcher Steve Barger (a top 3% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a price target that suggests the stock could see over 20% upside in the coming year. 
  • Industry ranking context: PKOH is currently the #4 highest-rated stock in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
  • Zen Ratings highlights: PKOH earns an overall A rating, which represents a Strong Buy recommendation. This designation places the stock in the elite top 5% of all 4,600+ stocks tracked based on a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
  • Component Grades: PKOH shines with strong As for Momentum and Safety, paired with a solid B for Growth, suggesting the company is well-positioned for both near-term price appreciation and long-term stability. See all 7 Component Grades here

3. Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS)

Keysight Technologies manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software for benchtop, modular, and field instruments. The company is capturing strong analyst support as it expands its photonic design automation portfolio and benefits from improving industrial trends and robust data center demand.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy)see full analysis

Recent Price: $312.33— get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $425.00

Why we're watching:

  • KEYS has strong, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 8 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, and 1 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
  • For example, Morgan Stanley researcher Meta Marshall (a top 13% rated analyst) recently upgraded her rating to Strong Buy with a price target suggesting the stock could see over 20% upside in the coming year. 
  • Likewise, JP Morgan researcher Samik Chatterjee (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy, also forecasting over 20% potential upside.
  • Six additional top-tier analysts covering KEYS include Citigroup's Atif Malik, Susquehanna's Mehdi Hosseini, Barclays' Tim Long, Wells Fargo's Aaron Rakers, Baird's Richard Eastman, and Goldman Sachs' Mark Delaney — all maintaining bullish outlooks on the electronics test and measurement sector's growth trajectory.
  • Industry ranking context: KEYS is currently the #3 highest-rated stock in the Scientific & Technical Instrument industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
  • Zen Ratings highlights: KEYS carries an overall A rating, equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks in this elite category represent the top 5% of all tracked equities based on a comprehensive 115-factor fundamental analysis.
  • Component Grades: KEYS stands out with exceptional As for Artificial Intelligence, Financials, and Sentiment, reflecting the company's technological leadership and strong financial position, complemented by a solid B for Momentum. See all 7 Component Grades here

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