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Ralph Lauren (RL) has solid demand and a solid balance sheet
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Cirrus Logic (CRUS) is a prime pick in a trendy industry
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Udemy (UDMY) is an underdog AI pick that’s worth your time
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1. Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE: RL)
Ralph Lauren isn’t just preppy polo shirts — it’s a global producer of premium apparel, home, and lifestyle products. The stock has rallied to fresh 52-week highs, buoyed by solid consumer demand and momentum across core markets — here’s why we rate it a Buy…
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $333.13 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $430.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: RL has 9 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, and 1 Hold rating among the analysts we track. See the ratings
- What’s the buzz? Tis the season for apparel sales! UBS and other analysts anticipate “modest gains in holiday spending” and see RL as a leading softlines beneficiary.
- Strong Industry RL ranks #3 of 16 in Apparel Manufacturing, an A-rated industry. (Want more strong picks? Start here.)
- Not only does RL boast an overall Zen Rating of B (Buy), but digging into the Component Grades, RL has strong B grades in several key areas: Safety, Momentum, and Sentiment, suggesting it’s a solid pick for investors looking for a little added security. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
Semiconductors are hot, and based on its Zen Rating of A, CRUS is a prime pick in a trendy industry. With robust profit margins and renewed growth from mobile and audio chip demand, CRUS recently hit new highs — and signs point to continued impressive price action.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $131.58 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $155.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: Cirrus currently has 2 Strong Buy ratings among analysts we track, with a top price target of $155. See the ratings
- Our due diligence checks highlight CRUS’ attractive valuation versus the semiconductor group at large (P/E 20.03x vs industry 54.14x) and best-in-class cash flow metrics.
- Semiconductors are hot, and CRUS ranks #4 of 69 in the industry. See more semiconductor stocks here
- It has the highest possible Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), with Component Grades revealing exceptional fundamentals: A ratings for Financials and Value, and an above-average B for Momentum, indicating CRUS has a solid foundation but plenty of room to grow. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
Not every AI growth stock is in the technology space. Educational resource Udemy is a prime example given their growth stemming from folks scrambling to learn more about using AI to improve their worklife.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis >
Recent Price: $6.87 — get current quote >
Max 1-year forecast: $12.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: Right now, UDMY enjoys 6 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 3 Hold, and 0 Sell ratings among the analysts we track. See the ratings
- For example, Bank of America’s Ronald Epstein (a top 8% rated analyst) recently reiterated his Strong Buy view, highlighting momentum across Udemy’s business segments and growing demand for upskilling driven by AI adoption.
- UDMY is our most recent Stock of the Week, with Zen Investor Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister raving about the company’s impressive Zen Rating (A, Strong Buy).
- Reitmeister also calls out its exceptional Component Grades for Growth and Financials, noting these are the two most important sets of factors when it comes to spotting stocks likely to produce beat and raise earnings results. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)
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