3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 09/01/2026
Here’s what Wall Street is salivating over today…
- Nexxen International (NEXN): Under $10 with BIG upside potential
- Steven Madden (SHOO): Analysts think it’s a “shoe-in” for 30% upside in the coming year
- Diodes (DIOD): BIG upside potential lies ahead, according to experts
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1. Nexxen International (NASDAQ: NEXN)
This digital advertising company is capitalizing on accelerating demand in connected TV (CTV) and AI-driven ad tech, recently highlighting a path to 40% EBITDA margins as record growth prompted another outlook raise.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $9.75 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $16.00
Why we're watching:
- NEXN has strong, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 3 Strong Buy and 5 Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Rosenblatt researcher Barton Crockett (a top 6% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy recommendation with a price target suggesting the stock could see greater than 60% upside in the coming year.
- A bit more modest but still bullish, Needham researcher Laura Martin (a top 2% rated analyst) maintained his Buy recommendation with a price target suggesting the stock could see greater than 30% upside.
- Industry ranking context: NEXN is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Advertising Agency industry, which has an Industry Rating of D.
- Zen Ratings highlights: NEXN 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: NEXN demonstrates balance with solid Bs for Growth, Safety, and Value, a combination that positions the company well for continued appreciation in the evolving ad tech landscape. See all 7 Component Grades here
2. Steven Madden (NASDAQ: SHOO)
The dream of the 90s is alive! This company isn’t just still ticking … It is riding momentum from strong demand trends and marketing initiatives as the apparel PMI rebounds, with analysts highlighting accelerating growth despite valuation stretching.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $43.30 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $55.00
Why we're watching:
- SHOO has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 3 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, and 1 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Citigroup researcher Paul Lejuez (a top 6% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy with a price target suggesting the stock could see roughly 30% upside in the coming year. Several analysts have targets in the same price range.
- Industry ranking context: SHOO is currently the #3 highest-rated stock in the Shoe industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: SHOO earns an overall A rating, 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: SHOO demonstrates strength with solid Bs for Financials, Growth, and Sentiment, reflecting the company's operational discipline and ability to capture market share as consumer demand recovers. See all 7 Component Grades here
3. Diodes (NASDAQ: DIOD)
Diodes Incorporated is pushing into faster-growing semiconductor markets, recently acquiring ElevATE Semiconductor to expand its presence in automatic test equipment while its broader three-year growth targets are already beginning to show up in guidance.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $90.80 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $133.00
Why we're watching:
- DIOD has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 1 Strong Buy and 1 Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Truist Securities researcher William Stein (a top 1% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy recommendation with a price target suggesting the stock could see 50% upside in the coming year.
- Industry ranking context: DIOD is currently the #4 highest-rated stock in the Semiconductor industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: DIOD earns an overall A rating, which is equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. This tier represents the top 5% of stocks tracked based on a careful 115-factor fundamental analysis.
- Component Grades: DIOD shows strength with solid Bs for Momentum, Safety, and Sentiment, a profile that underscores the company's strategic execution and market positioning as semiconductor demand accelerates. See all 7 Component Grades here
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