3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 10/09/2026
Here’s a peek at the latest picks from our Strong Buy Stocks from Top Wall Street Analysts screener:
- Astronics Corp (ATRO): A big Army contract win fuels big upside calls
- Lattice Semiconductor Corp (LSCC): Not one but six top-rated analysts back this AI chip play
- Chord Energy Corp (CHRD): A $550M divestiture sharpens focus, ample upside ahead
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1. Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC)
This company is capitalizing on the AI infrastructure boom with innovative control plane solutions, recently showcasing its leadership at major industry conferences including the OCP Global Summit and FPGA Horizons.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $131.75 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $180.00
Why we're watching:
- LSCC has strong, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 6 Strong Buy and 4 Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Jefferies researcher Blayne Curtis (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy with a price target representing roughly 30% upside potential in the coming year.
- Even better, KeyBanc researcher John Vinh (a top 1% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy recommendation with a price target suggesting the stock could see nearly 35% upside in the coming year.
- Four additional top 1% analysts covering LSCC all maintain bullish outlooks on the company's AI-driven semiconductor 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 is 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: LSCC stands out with an A for Growth, reflecting impressive earnings expansion of 254.29% and revenue growth of 42.17%, complemented by strong Bs for Financials, Momentum, and Sentiment, positioning the company as a leader in the accelerating AI semiconductor space. See all 7 Component Grades here
2. Chord Energy (NASDAQ: CHRD)
This company focused on developing hydrocarbon assets recently completed a $550 million divestiture of non-core Marcellus assets, sharpening its strategic focus on high-return Williston operations while maintaining strong free cash flow generation and shareholder returns.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $135.99 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $193.00
Why we're watching:
- CHRD has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 8 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, and 4 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Mizuho researcher Nitin Kumar (a top 2% rated analyst) maintained his Buy with a price target suggesting the stock could see over 30% upside in the coming year.
- Even better, UBS researcher Josh Silverstein (a top 10% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy recommendation with a price target roughly 40% above current levels.
- Industry ranking context: CHRD is currently the #10 highest-rated stock in the Oil and Gas industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: CHRD 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: CHRD demonstrates balance with strong Bs across Growth, Momentum, Value, and Financials, reflecting the company's solid profit margin of 24.2% and healthy cash flow generation, making it an attractive play in the energy sector. See all 7 Component Grades here
3. Astronics (NASDAQ: ATRO)
This defense electronics company recently secured a significant Army radio test contract order, validating management's 2026 guidance and positioning the firm for accelerated growth in the defense sector.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $65.57 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $100.00
Why we're watching:
- ATRO has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 1 Strong Buy recommendation. See all recommendations here
- For example, TD Cowen researcher Gautam Khanna (a top 13% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy recommendation with a price target suggesting the stock could see nearly 45% upside in the coming year.
- Our Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister recently named Astronics (ATRO) his Trade of the Week, noting that this A-rated defense electronics maker is a turnaround story with four straight earnings beats and 41% expected earnings growth, the kind of steady grower he expects to shine in a range-bound market. To see his next pick, be sure to sign up for our weekly, COMPLIMENTARY live webinar.
- Industry ranking context: ATRO is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Defense industry.
- Zen Ratings highlights: ATRO 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: ATRO excels for Growth with an A grade, reflecting strong earnings growth of 40.87% and revenue expansion of 11.77%, while maintaining solid Bs for Financials, Safety, and Sentiment, a combination that suggests both operational strength and market confidence. See all 7 Component Grades here
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