3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 12/09/2025

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• nVent Electric (NVT) rides 2 megatrends
• AxoGen (AXGN) just unlocked a crucial FDA approval 
• Pegasystems (PEGA) forges an important partnership 

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1. AxoGen Inc (NASDAQ: AXGN)

AxoGen just unlocked a massive catalyst with full FDA biologics approval for AVANCE®, marking a major leap forward for its nerve-repair franchise.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $33.32 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $40.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Strong consensus with 3 Strong Buy and 4 Buy ratings from the 7 analysts we track issuing ratings, with no Hold, Sell, or Strong Sell recommendations. See the ratings
• Canaccord Genuity's Caitlin Cronin just issued a Strong Buy rating following the BLA approval, noting that the FDA approval will significantly boost commercial covered lives and drive adoption among society and surgeons.
• The stock has surged 261.39% from its 52-week low of $9.22, demonstrating exceptional momentum as the market recognizes the significance of the recent FDA approval and the company's expanding addressable market.
• Industry ranking context: AXGN is currently the 9th highest-rated stock in the Medical Device industry. 
• Zen Rating highlights: B (Buy) stocks average +19.88%/yr — Growth stands out as the key strength driver with an A rating, supported by strong revenue growth forecasts of 12.6% annually and a robust product pipeline following the BLA approval milestone. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

2. Pegasystems Inc (NASDAQ: PEGA)

Pegasystems just scored a powerful enterprise AI win with Moody’s, expanding its reach in automated KYC and customer lifecycle management across financial services.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $60.31 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $85.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Right now, PEGA has 5 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, and 2 Hold ratings from 9 analysts, demonstrating robust confidence in the company's AI-powered automation platform. See the ratings
• Industry ranking context: PEGA is currently the 24th highest-rated stock in the App industry, which has an Industry Rating of B, positioning it among 182 companies in a competitive sector experiencing strong AI-driven growth.
• Zen Rating highlights: PEGA is a B (Buy) stock, meaning it’s in a class of stocks that have historically averaged +19.88%/yr. Looking at the Component Grades, Safety stands as the primary strength with an A rating, complemented by solid fundamentals across multiple categories, positioning the stock as a balanced investment opportunity in the enterprise software automation space. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

3. nVent Electric PLC (NYSE: NVT)

nVent is riding two powerful megatrends at once — AI data center buildouts and global electrification — fueling growing demand across its critical infrastructure portfolio.

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

Recent Price: $109.10 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $140.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: NVT enjoys 7 Strong Buy and 1 Buy rating from 8 analysts we track covering the stock, with zero Hold, Sell, or Strong Sell recommendations, reflecting exceptional confidence in the company's growth trajectory. See the ratings
• Barclays’ Julian Mitchell recently issued a Strong Buy rating with a $140.00 price target, representing 29.97% upside potential, following the company's presentation at the Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference.
• The stock has rallied 158.29% from its 52-week low of $41.71, demonstrating exceptional momentum as investors recognize the company's leverage to AI infrastructure buildout, data center expansion, and broad-based electrification trends.
• Industry ranking context: NVT is currently the 3rd highest-rated stock in the Electrical Equipment & Part industry out of 44 companies, with the industry earning a C rating, positioning nVent as a clear leader in the sector.
• Zen Rating highlights: A (Strong Buy) stocks average +32.52%/yr — the company demonstrates outstanding metrics in several key areas. Let’s dig in…
• Component Grades: Growth and Momentum stand out with A and B ratings respectively, complemented by a B rating in Artificial Intelligence exposure, reflecting the company's strategic positioning to benefit from AI-driven data center infrastructure expansion. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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