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

Here’s a hand-picked selection of solid picks from our Strong Buy Stocks from Top Wall Street Analysts screener:

• MongoDB (MDB) just got a TON of analyst upgrades 
• TTM Technologies (TTMI) surges on AI-fueled demand
• Kinross Gold Corp (KGC) is back on the list 

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1. MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB)

MongoDB is riding a wave of AI-driven demand and powerful earnings momentum, triggering a flurry of analyst upgrades and a consensus Strong Buy rating.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $416.53 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $525.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Wall Street consensus is overwhelmingly bullish with 17 Strong Buy ratings, 9 Buy ratings, and 5 Hold ratings from 31 total analysts we track covering the stock. See the ratings
• BMO Capital researcher Keith Bachman (a top 3% rated analyst) recently maintained his Buy rating with a $455 price target following MongoDB's strong quarterly performance.
• Citigroup's Tyler Radke (a top 9% rated analyst) set the Street-high price target of $525, representing over 25% upside potential, reflecting confidence in the company's cloud database growth trajectory.
• Industry ranking context: MongoDB is currently the 11th highest-rated stock out of 125 in the Software Infrastructure industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Zen Rating highlights: Buy (B) stocks average +19.88%/yr — positioning MongoDB among high-quality growth opportunities in the technology sector.
• Component Grades: MongoDB demonstrates exceptional Growth (A) and Sentiment (A) grades, reflecting strong revenue expansion and positive analyst sentiment, while maintaining solid Financials (B) and Momentum (B) scores. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

2. TTM Technologies (NASDAQ: TTMI)

TTM Technologies is climbing to fresh highs as AI-fueled demand for advanced circuit boards surges, backed by strong institutional buying and unanimous analyst support.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $76.34 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $81.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: The stock commands a rare unanimous Strong Buy consensus with 3 Strong Buy ratings and 1 Buy rating from all 4 analysts we track covering the company. See the ratings
• For example, Needham's James Ricchiuti (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained his Buy rating with a $79 price target, expressing confidence in TTM's operational efficiencies and strategic positioning.
• Truist Securities' William Stein (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy rating with a $78 price target, pointing to the company's robust fundamentals and strategic market advantages. 
• Industry ranking context: TTM Technologies is currently the 9th highest-rated stock out of 36  in the Electronic Component industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Rating highlights: Buy (B) stocks are in the top 15% of the 4600+ stocks we track, with a history of delivering market-beating performance. 
• Component Grades: The company demonstrates balanced performance across key metrics with Safety (B) and Growth (B) grades, while maintaining solid operational fundamentals reflected in its component ratings. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

3. Kinross Gold Corp (NYSE: KGC)

Did we sell too soon? Despite taking profits of 142% on our Kinross Gold position in the Zen Investor portfolio, the stock’s ascent has continued — soaring nearly 200% off its 52-week lows — powered by strong gold prices, sharp operational execution, and freshly upgraded credit ratings.

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

Recent Price: $26.95 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $36.00 

Why we're watching:

• Recent momentum: Kinross has surged 194% from its 52-week low of $9.00, demonstrating exceptional relative strength in the gold mining sector.
• Credit upgrade catalyst: Moody's recently upgraded Kinross to a Baa2 rating, reflecting improved financial strength and operational performance across the company's global asset base.
• Operational excellence: The company generated $1.1 billion in operating cash flow with a strong 32.5% profit margin, demonstrating effective cost management and operational efficiency.
• Industry ranking context: Kinross Gold currently ranks #11 out of 50 stocks in the Gold industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy (A) stocks average +32.52%/yr, putting KGC in a class with top-performing stocks. 
• Component Grades: Kinross showcases exceptional performance with Financials (A) and Momentum (A) grades, combined with solid Value (B) and Sentiment (B) ratings, reflecting its strong operational execution and favorable positioning in the gold market. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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