3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 09/09/2025

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• Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) is up 25% since we last alerted — the move may not be over
• Primoris Services (PRIM) appears well-positioned to benefit from the clean energy revolution 
• Acuity Brands (AYI) is riding high on 17 consecutive earnings beats 

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1. Primoris Services (NYSE: PRIM) 

Primoris is a specialty contractor that covers everything from construction and fabrication to maintenance and replacement in the high-growth area of renewable, industrial-scale energy. With infrastructure spending set to increase substantially, and a record $11.4 billion backlog already on the books, PRIM currently looks like one of the businesses that is best-positioned to take advantage of the clean energy revolution.

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

Recent Price: $117.25 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $130.00 

Why we’re watching:

• Analyst coverage of Primoris Services is overwhelmingly positive. The stock currently has 8 Strong Buy ratings and 1 Hold rating. See the ratings  
• KeyBanc researcher Sangita Jain (a top 9% rated analyst) recently maintained a Strong Buy rating on PRIM and upped her price target from $119 to $129.
• Jain told readers they hiked their price target on Primoris Services to account for "a higher multiple, aligned with the long tail of growth prospects in several of the company's segments, particularly gas generation, renewable, and power delivery.
• The analyst added that they recently hosted the company's CFO, Ken Dodgen, COO, Jeremy Kinch, and VPIR, Blake Holcomb, for a day of meetings.
• Joseph Osha of Guggenheim (a top 3% rated analyst) also reiterated a prior Strong Buy rating on Primoris Services, and increased his price forecast from $110 to a Street-high $130. 
• Osha said they hiked their price target after updating their model to account for the quarter's results.
• PRIM is the 9th highest-rated stock in the Engineering & Construction industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.  
• Primoris Services shares rank in the top 4% of the more than 4,600 stocks that we track, giving them a Zen Rating of A.
• Like our previous entries, PRIM is no slouch when it comes to Financials — in terms of this Component Grade rating, the stock ranks in the top 15% of equities.
• PRIM has surged by 52.49% since the start of the year — so it will come as little surprise that it ranks in the 93rd percentile in terms of Momentum.
• Lastly, we have Growth — a category in which Primoris Services ranks in the top 6%. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

2. Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI) 

This is a leading provider of lighting and building management solutions across commercial, retail, industrial, and infrastructure settings. The company has notched 17 consecutive earnings beats, maintains a strong balance sheet, and the stock is trading at quite an attractive valuation.

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

Recent Price: $339.20 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $380.00 

Why we’re watching:

• At present, 3 Wall Street equity analysts track AYI stock and issue ratings for it. Their coverage is split between 2 Strong Buy ratings and 1 Hold rating. See the ratings  
• Wells Fargo researcher Joseph O'Dea (a top 17% rated analyst) recently upgraded Acuity Brands shares to a Strong Buy rating and increased his price target from $320 to a Street-high $380. 
• O'Dea justified their price target hike by referencing their adjusted higher earnings growth estimates.
• The analyst predicted strong ABL growth for the company once demand fluctuations in the short term fade.
• AYI is currently the 2nd highest-rated stock in the Electrical Equipment & Part industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Our quant rating system, Zen Ratings, takes into account 115 proprietary factors when evaluating a stock. The system tracks roughly 4,600 stocks — the top 5% are given a Zen Rating of A, which has historically corresponded to an average annual return of 32.52%. Acuity Brands ranks in the top 1% — in fact, it’s rated 46th overall.
• Each Zen Rating is a composite score of seven Component Grade ratings. For example, Acuity Brands shares are currently trading at an attractive price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.13x — so they rank in the 85th percentile in terms of Value.
• That isn’t AYI’s only strength, however — the stock also ranks in the top 11% of equities when it comes to Sentiment. This Component Grade rating doesn’t just factor in analyst coverage — in the case of Acuity Brands, the fact that 10.05% of insider transactions in the past year have been purchases is an important factor that contributes to the ranking.
• Lastly, AYI maintains an impressive balance sheet — in terms of its Financials Component Grade rating, it ranks in the 97th percentile of stocks. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

3. Build-a-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) 

Build-a-Bear Workshop is back on the list — and it’s up about 25% since we last alerted. The company has successfully expanded beyond its mall-based roots into e-commerce, licensing, and corporate partnerships. One of Wall Street’s brightest has recently revisited the stock and sees plenty of growth on the horizon.

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

Recent Price: $60.92 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $85.00 

Why we’re watching:

• Analyst coverage of Build a Bear Workshop is unanimously positive. BBW shares currently have 4 Strong Buy ratings and 1 Buy rating. See the ratings  
• In addition, the average 12-month price forecast for BBW, currently pegged at $66.80, implies a healthy 9.65% upside. 
• Michael Baker of DA Davidson (a top 4% rated analyst) maintained a Strong Buy rating on the stock after the company reported its Q2 2025 earnings. Baker also hiked his price target from $64 to a Street-high $85.
• Baker attributed the quarter's revenue and earnings beats to "strong traffic and margin expansion from higher pricing and lower promotions, with no drop off in conversion."
• The analyst detailed that Q2's key driver was continued store growth, led by Build-A-Bear Workshop's international partners, who are opening new markets, expanding the company's brand reach.
• BBW ranks in the 8% of the equities tracked by our system, giving it a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with this rating have historically enjoyed an average annualized return of 19.88%.
• BBW also benefits from a strong balance sheet — the stock ranks in the top 3% when it comes to Financials.
• In terms of its Sentiment Component Grade rating, Build a Bear Workshop ranks in the top 21% of stocks. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

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