3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 07/29/2025

From Wall Street’s brightest minds to your inbox. Here’s what’s trending on our Strong Buy Stocks from Top Wall Street Analysts screener:

• Astronics (ATRO) is a surprise beneficiary of increased air travel
• Why Semtech (SMTC) is the definition of “buy the dip”
• The move isn’t over for Rush Street Interactive (RSI), according to experts

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1. Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) 

An online casino and sportsbooks operator in business in the U.S. and Latin America, Rush Street Interactive has practiced strict cost discipline over the years, and has managed to secure a loyal customer base through a focus on quality customer service and local market customization. At present, RSI rates highly in terms of Growth and Financials — and if the company’s next earnings call, due July 30, outperforms expectations, a move to the upside is more than likely.

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

Recent Price: $14.84 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $18.00 

Why we’re watching:

• At present, RSI stock has 3 Strong Buy ratings, 2 Buy ratings, and 1 Hold rating. Notably, there are no Sell or Strong Sell ratings. See the ratings
• In addition, the average 12-month price forecast for Rush Street Interactive shares, currently pegged at $16.17, implies a healthy 11.42% upside.  
• David Katz of Jefferies (a top 18% rated analyst) recently maintained a Strong Buy rating on the stock, and increased his price target from $17 to a Street-high $18. 
• Katz's price target hike was delivered in a Q2 2025 preview of names in their Gaming, Lodging & Leisure (Gambling) portfolio.
• While raising their EV/Sales multiple on the company's "strong growth profile" and giving credit for the value of the IMG Arena deal, the analyst said they cut estimates for Sportradar.
• Nonetheless, Katz maintained their "bullish view on the online gaming sector" ahead of earnings season. 
• Benchmark’s Mike Hickey (a top 2% rated analyst) also maintained a Strong Buy rating on the stock, and increased his price target from $14 to $17.
• In spite of continuing pressure from Colombia's temporary VAT on deposits, Hickey anticipates a "solid" update in early 2025/08 from Rush Street Interactive that showcases robust iGaming engagement and continuous platform performance.
• According to the analyst, Rush Street Interactive is in a strong position thanks to its iCasino-first approach and disciplined operating methodology.
• RSI is currently the 2nd highest-rated stock in the Gambling industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Rush Street Interactive shares rank in the 96th percentile of the more than 4,600 equities that we track, giving them a Zen Rating of A, which has historically corresponded to average annualized returns of 32.52%.
• Each Zen Rating consists of 7 Component Grade ratings, which focus on specific areas. For example, RSI ranks in the top 15% according to Momentum.
• Rush Street Interactive stock also ranks in the 93rd percentile when it comes to Financials, as well as the top 5% with regard to Growth. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

2. Semtech (NASDAQ: SMTC) 

Investors often come across the phrase “buy the dip” — but with Semtech Corp, it’d be more apt to say “buy the plunge.” At one point, SMTC was down 60.24% on the year-to-date (YTD) chart. At present, it’s still in the red — but the losses have narrowed down to 14.09%. The stock has surged by 29.73% in the past month, and with a strong balance sheet and high ratings in terms of Growth, it seems more likely than not that the recovery will continue.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >  

Recent Price: $53.59 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $68.00 

Why we’re watching:

• Semtech is a consensus Strong Buy according to Wall Street analysts — the stock currently has 4 Strong Buy ratings, 2 Buy ratings, and 1 Hold rating. Notably, there are no Sell or Strong Sell ratings. See the ratings
• Tore Svanberg of Stifel Nicolaus (a top 3% rated analyst) recently maintained a Strong Buy rating on SMTC, and increased his price target from $45 to $54.
• Svanberg's update was delivered in a Q2 2025 preview of names in their Technology (Semis) sector coverage area.
• Although the rate of recovery is still uncertain, the analyst pointed out that the inventory correction that has been affecting the Semiconductor industry for the last two years has finally hit rock bottom.
• Svanberg maintained a Buy/Strong Buy rating for AI-related Semiconductor equities, noting that the group is projected to post 32% and 17% median revenue growth in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
• While Svanberg’s price target doesn’t imply much of an upside, our rating system, which takes into account 115 proprietary factors, ranks SMTC in the top 94% of stocks. This gives Semtech a Zen Rating of B — which has historically corresponded to average annual returns of 19.88%.
• The stock ranks in the 93rd percentile according to Financials — moreover, it ranks in the top 2% of equities when it comes to Growth. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

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3. Astronics (NASDAQ: ATRO)

Astronics makes lighting, avionics, and testing equipment to commercial, business, and military aerospace customers. As air travel demand recovers and defense budgets rise, the business is seeing a rebound in orders — on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, ATRO has already surged by 119.98%, but our system suggests that there is still plenty of room to grow.

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

Recent Price: $34.74 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $49.00 

Why we’re watching:

• ATRO is an under-the-radar pick — only one Wall Street equity researcher currently tracks the stock.
• That researcher is Michael Ciarmoli of Truist Securities (a top 1% rated analyst), who recently upgraded Astronics to a Strong Buy rating and upped his price target from $32 to $49.
• Ciamoli contextualized their upgrade of the stock and price target hike on Astronics by saying that the company has $95,000 of line fit content on the 737MAX with the potential to see total content push to $150,000, depending on airline buyers' furnished equipment. He also added that Astronics is a beneficiary of ramping MAX production and that Truist Securities sees Astronics's MAX annual revenue tracking to 8% to 10% of its total revenue through 2026 and 2027.
• The Defense industry consists of 69 stocks and has an Industry Rating of B. ATRO is currently the top-rated stock in the entire industry.
• Astronics also ranks in the 98th percentile of the stocks we track, giving it a Zen Rating of A. To be more precise, ATRO is the 64th highest-rated stock on the whole — out of more than 4,600.
• The company maintains a pretty healthy balance sheet, and ranks in the top 10% according to its Financials Component Grade rating.
• ATRO shares have surged by 119.98% since the start of the year — so it comes as little surprise that they rank in the top 4% of equities when it comes to Momentum.
• Last but not least, we have Growth — a category in which Astronics ranks in the top 2% of equities. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

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