3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 12/30/2025

Here it is: The last batch of Strong Buy stocks for 2025! (Don’t worry, we’ll be back in a few days when it’s 2026). All selections were sourced from our Strong Buy Stocks from Top Wall Street Analysts screener:

• Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) has a clear runway for growth
• TechnipFMC (FTI) is gaining powerful momentum for myriad reasons
• EnerSys (ENS) is still a Strong Buy despite already-impressive gains

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1. Universal Insurance Holdings (NYSE: UVE)

Universal Insurance Holdings is riding a strengthening P&C insurance cycle, with solid ROE and a clear runway for growth as it heads into 2026.

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

Recent Price: $34.08 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $40.00

Why we're watching:

• While coverage is limited among the analysts we track, the 1 analyst issuing a rating right now calls UVE a Strong Buy — Piper Sandler's Paul Newsome (a top 5% rated analyst), who recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a $40 price target.
• The analyst emphasizes strong earnings growth expected despite market challenges and positive industry outlook for Property & Casualty sectors, with the upcoming earnings report potentially providing additional upside catalysts. Stay up-to-date on future rating upgrades here.
• Industry ranking context: UVE is currently the 2nd highest-rated stock in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Rating highlights: As an A-rated (Strong Buy) stock, UVE is in an elite group of stocks that have historically averaged 32.52% annual returns.  
• Component Grades: The company demonstrates exceptional strength in Artificial Intelligence with an A grade, complemented by B grades in Momentum, Sentiment, and Financials, reflecting solid and well-rounded fundamentals. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

2. TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI)

TechnipFMC is firing on all cylinders after landing a major subsea win in Mozambique, underscoring strong project momentum, disciplined execution, and expanding market share.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $44.87 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $53.00

Why we're watching:

• Excellent performance: FTI is up over 50% since our December 2024 article — maybe this year you’ll check it out? 
• Analyst support: Right now, TechnipFMC enjoys exceptionally strong Wall Street backing with 6 Strong Buy ratings and 2 Buy ratings among the 8 analysts we track covering the stock. See the ratings 
• For example, Susquehanna's Charles Minervino (a top 7% rated analyst) maintains a Strong Buy rating, citing the stock to be undervalued amid industry growth.
• Industry ranking context: FTI is currently the 5th highest-rated stock in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Zen Rating highlights: B-rated (Buy) stocks have historically beaten the overall market, and FTI is in the top tier of B-rated stocks, ranking in the 92nd percentile of the 4600+ stocks we track. 
• Component Grades: The company demonstrates impressive strength with Sentiment at the 90th percentile, AI at the 92nd percentile, and Financials at the 88th percentile, indicating robust fundamentals and strong market positioning. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

3. EnerSys (NYSE: ENS)

EnerSys has already gained 68% since we added it to our Zen Investor portfolio. It is emerging as a prime electrification winner, with automation and digitization tailwinds fueling long-term growth and accelerating profitability.

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

Recent Price: $148.79 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $175.00

Why we're watching:

• EnerSys was recently featured as one of the “Best Stocks of 2025” — but signs point to continued price action.
• For our first clue, let’s look to analyst support. Right now, EnerSys enjoys unanimous Strong Buy ratings from both analysts we track covering the stock. See the ratings
• For example, BTIG's Gregory Lewis (a top 5% rated analyst) recently upgraded the stock to Strong Buy with a $175 price target, suggesting double-digit growth potential in the coming year.
• Industry ranking context: ENS is currently the 6th highest-rated stock in the Electrical Equipment & Part industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
• Zen Rating highlights: A (Strong Buy) stocks are truly elite — only the top 5% of the 4600+ stocks we track earn this rating, based on a 115-factor analysis of fundamental and technical factors proven to drive long-term stock growth.
• Component Grades: The company showcases strong fundamentals with an A grade in Value, complemented by B grades in Momentum, Safety, and Financials, indicating a well-balanced investment opportunity. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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