It’s the most wonderful time of the year — when you choose the right stocks. Here’s a peek at the latest from our Strong Buy Stocks from Top Wall Street Analysts screener:
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Autodesk (ADSK) is a sneaky momentum machine
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Dell Technologies (DELL) rides the tech supercycle
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Keysight Technologies (KEYS) hits a “key” turning point
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Autodesk is quietly turning into a momentum machine. As the design-software giant nails execution and its subscription shift kicks into a higher gear, analysts are rushing to hike price targets—fueling a surge of investor attention.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $303.34 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $400.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: ADSK enjoys 14 Strong Buy ratings, 5 Buy ratings, and 3 Hold ratings from 22 analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
- RBC Capital's Matthew Hedberg (a top 2% rated analyst) reiterated his Buy rating with a $380 price target, reflecting continued confidence in Autodesk's business model transformation.
- Zen Rating highlights: Buy (B) stocks average +19.88%/yr. Autodesk shows strong fundamentals with analysts projecting one-year EPS growth of 95.14% as the company expands margins and demonstrates accelerating earnings power.
- Component Grades: Autodesk demonstrates balanced performance across multiple metrics with strong execution in its core markets. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here
2. Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL)
Dell is riding one of the strongest tech supercycles in years. As enterprise demand for AI servers explodes, the infrastructure giant is capturing outsized attention—and capitalizing on a massive wave of AI-driven investment.
Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $130.50 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $200.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: Impressive consensus with 8 Strong Buy ratings, 4 Buy ratings, and 1 Hold rating from 14 analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
- Mizuho's Vijay Rakesh (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained a Buy rating with a $175 price target, signaling confidence in Dell's AI-driven growth trajectory.
- JP Morgan's Samik Chatterjee (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $170 price target, highlighting Dell's strong positioning in the AI infrastructure market.
- Industry ranking context: Dell is currently the 3rd highest-rated stock in the Computer Hardware industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
- Zen Rating highlights: Buy (B) stocks average +19.88%/yr. Dell is demonstrating strong earnings momentum with analysts projecting 37.68% one-year EPS growth driven by AI server demand and infrastructure expansion.
- Component Grades: Dell shows strength across Value (B), Growth (B), and Financials (B) with balanced performance in its diversified technology portfolio. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here
3. Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS)
Keysight just hit a real turning point. After blowing past Q4 estimates and seeing early strength in its most important growth markets, the test-and-measurement leader is quickly regaining momentum.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $197.49 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $232.00
Why we're watching:
- Analyst support: Strong Buy consensus with 6 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy rating, and 2 Hold ratings from 9 analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
- Citigroup's Atif Malik (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $220 price target following better-than-expected Q4 results.
- Industry ranking context: Keysight is currently the 1st highest-rated stock in the Scientific & Technical Instrument industry, which has an Industry Rating of A. See more stocks in the industry.
- Keysight ranks at the top of its industry with exceptional growth prospects and analysts forecasting 128.23% one-year EPS growth.
- Zen Rating highlights: As an A (Strong Buy) rated stock, KEYS is in a class of stocks that have historically generated +32.52% annual gains. Component Grades: Keysight demonstrates balanced strength with B grades in Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and Artificial Intelligence, positioning it as a leader in its sector. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here
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