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Api Group Corp (APG) could be a growth machine
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Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW) recently slayed earnings
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Twilio Inc (TWLO) has serious market-beating potential
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1. Api Group Corp (NYSE: APG)
APi Group provides commercial life safety, fire protection, and industrial specialty services across North America and worldwide. Shares spiked after another record quarter and a bullish full-year guidance raise, reflecting strong demand in life-safety and data center solutions.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $36.35 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $44.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: APG enjoys 7 Buy/Overweight recommendations versus 2 Holds from the analysts we cover. See the ratings
- The stock was upgraded by multiple analysts after Q3 earnings and revenue exceeded Street estimates, with positive notes citing recurring regulatory-backed revenue and AI/data center tailwinds.
- Industry research highlights APG’s recurring revenues and regulatory resilience, positioning it as a top beneficiary within Engineering & Construction.
- Industry ranking context: APG is the 12th highest-rated of 45 stocks in Engineering & Construction, with the group enjoying an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Rating highlights: With its Buy (B) rating, APG stock is in a class of tickers that have historically delivered +19.88%/yr.
- Component Grades: APG enjoys high Safety (A, top 5%), standout Growth (A, top 10%), respectable Momentum (B) grades. . See all 7 Zen Component Grades here
2. Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE: EW)
Edwards Lifesciences is a global leader in artificial heart valves and advanced hemodynamic monitoring, serving patients requiring complex cardiac procedures. A recent “beat and raise” quarter has attracted analyst attention, even amidst an announced CFO transition.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $80.49 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $95
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: The stock receives broad analyst coverage with 13 Buy/Strong Buy ratings and just 4 Holds as of the latest update. See the ratings
- Several analysts reaffirmed accumulation ratings following a Q3 earnings and revenue beat, noting expansion in the heart device and surgical valve businesses.
- Recent commentary highlights Edwards’ strong margins and growth driven by demographic tailwinds, as well as its outperformance relative to peers this earnings season.
- Industry ranking context: EW is ranked #9 of 110 in Medical Device, though the industry currently holds a lower D rating due to recent sector headwinds.
- Zen Rating highlights: With its Buy (B) rating, EW is among the upper echelon based on risk-adjusted performance.
- Component Grades: Good Safety (B, top 25%) and consistently solid Sentiment (B) make EW an appealing pick for investors who want to minimize risk. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here
Twilio provides a cloud communications platform enabling businesses to engage customers via APIs for voice, messaging, and channels. The stock recently surged on a record Q3 earnings beat and an upbeat AI-driven outlook, capturing renewed analyst optimism.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $134.88 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $171
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: TWLO is covered by over a dozen major firms we track, and has 10 Strong Buy/Buy ratings. See the ratings
- Most recently, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan both raised their price targets following Twilio’s record-breaking third quarter, highlighting accelerating growth and more profitable operations.
- Analysts credited substantial operational improvements and strong adoption of cloud contact center solutions, with several raising estimates for 2026.
- Industry ranking context: TWLO ranks #5 of 54 in the Internet Content & Information industry, which carries a solid Industry Rating of B.
- Zen Rating highlights: With an A (Strong Buy) rating, TWLO is in the top tier of stocks we track — A-rated stocks average +32.52%/yr, ranking near the very top of all 4,600+ stocks we cover.
- Component Grades: Exceptional Growth (A, top 10%), strong Safety (B), solid Sentiment (B), but moderate Value (C), and Financials (C). See all 7 Zen Component Grades here
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