3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 08/07/2026
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- Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC): Record 62% revenue surge powers edge AI leader
- FormFactor (FORM): Chip-testing specialist crushes earnings on AI demand
- Belden (BDC): Four Strong Buys, zero dissent, 37% max upside
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1. Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC)
This little-known semiconductor player is capitalizing on surging AI demand and has just reported record Q2 revenue climbing 62% year-over-year. The company's focus on edge AI and expanding its addressable market infrastructure positions it at the forefront of the semiconductor industry's growth wave.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $128.31 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $180.00
Why we're watching:
- LSCC has strong, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 8 Strong Buy and 3 Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, KeyBanc researcher John Vinh (a top 2% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a price target that suggests the stock could see greater than 40% upside in the coming year.
- Likewise, Jefferies researcher Blayne Curtis (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy with a price target suggesting the stock could see 36% upside in the next 12 months.
- Six additional top 1% analysts covering LSCC include RBC Capital's Srini Pajjuri, Needham's Quinn Bolton, Rosenblatt's Kevin Cassidy, Stifel Nicolaus's Ruben Roy, and Benchmark's David Williams — all maintaining bullish outlooks on the semiconductor sector's growth.
- Industry ranking context: LSCC is currently the #5 highest-rated stock in the Semiconductor industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: LSCC earns an overall A rating, which amounts to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks with this rating represent the elite top 5% of all 4,600+ stocks tracked based on a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
- Component Grades: LSCC stands out with an A for Growth, reflecting the company's exceptional revenue expansion and earnings trajectory, while maintaining solid Bs for Financials, Momentum, Safety, and Sentiment, a combination that positions it well for sustained appreciation in the AI-driven semiconductor market. See all 7 Component Grades here
2. Formfactor (NASDAQ: FORM)
This test and measurement solutions provider for the semiconductor industry is riding a powerful wave of AI-driven demand that pushed Q2 revenues and earnings well above expectations. The company's critical role in enabling next-generation chip testing positions it as a key beneficiary of the industry's accelerating innovation cycle.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $114.44 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $175.00
Why we're watching:
- FORM has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 3 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, and 1 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, B. Riley Securities researcher Craig Ellis (a top 1% rated analyst) recently upgraded his recommendation to Strong Buy with a price target suggesting the stock could see greater than 40% upside in the coming year. Additionally, Cantor Fitzgerald researcher Matthew Prisco (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy recommendation.
- Industry ranking context: FORM is currently the #6 highest-rated stock in the Semiconductor industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: FORM's overall A rating translates to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks in this topmost tier have historically delivered nearly 30% annual returns, soundly beating the S&P.
- Component Grades: FORM excels with As for Growth and Sentiment, signaling strong earnings momentum and positive analyst conviction, while maintaining a solid B for Financials, a mix that underscores the company's ability to capitalize on the semiconductor testing boom. See all 7 Component Grades here
3. Belden (NYSE: BDC)
This global networking solutions provider just posted record Q2 2026 results that exceeded expectations. The company's strategic positioning in high-growth sectors and improving operational efficiency make it an attractive value play in the communication equipment space.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $128.18 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $175.00
Why we're watching:
- BDC has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 4 Strong Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Truist Securities researcher William Stein (a top 1% rated analyst) recently reiterated his Strong Buy recommendation; Separately, Benchmark researcher David Williams (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy with price target suggesting the stock could see nearly 40% upside in the coming year.
- Industry ranking context: BDC is currently the #3 highest-rated stock in the Communication Equipment industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
- Zen Ratings highlights: BDC earns an overall A rating, which equals a Strong Buy recommendation. This grade reflects the company's passage through a comprehensive 115-factor fundamental review, placing it among the elite stocks we track.
- Component Grades: BDC stands out with As for Sentiment and Value, reflecting strong analyst confidence and attractive pricing, while maintaining solid Bs for Financials and Safety, positioning it well for investors seeking both growth and stability in the communications infrastructure buildout. See all 7 Component Grades here
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