3 Strong Momentum Stocks To Watch in August 2025

In the past few months, the market has shifted from a deeply fearful place to a decidedly “risk on” mentality. 

For many, that means increased confidence in watching stocks with a bit of traction as opposed to purely safer picks or stocks that would do well with changing tariff situations. 

For that reason, as part of our Zen Ratings system, we have a Momentum Component Grade. It measures metrics such as share turnover, sub-industry momentum, and price movement volatility to review potential upward trajectory.

Here are three top-rated stocks, all with an A Zen Rating and a Momentum Component Grade of A, for your consideration:

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1. Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp (NYSEMKT: ESP)

A military equipment designer, developer, and producer based in Saratoga Springs, New York, ESP also regularly works in energy conversion (among other industries). Given the current news and trends, ESP is in the right spot to grow, and the share price has been on the rise over the last year (especially since April). While there has been a downturn over the past few days, this doesn’t change the overall trend:

Potential investors may also wish to note the forward dividend yield of $0.25 per share and the Component Grades of B for Value, Growth, and Financials. While growth has been significant over the last year, our system suggests that there may still be more to come.

2. Innovative Solutions and Support Inc (NASDAQ: ISSC)

Working to produce flight and cockpit systems for everyone from commercial airliners to the Department of Defense, ISSC has had an excellent past three months and seems to be looking to expand, given its recent $100 million credit agreement. Excellent revenue growth and new initiatives also contribute to a brighter outlook for the company.

It is essential to note that, although this is a top-rated stock, it may not be the safest among them. It does have a D Component Grade for both Safety and Artificial Intelligence (which checks for subtle patterns in pricing to determine future trends). It may not be suitable for investors who are risk-averse.

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3. Amphenol Corp (NYSE: APH)

Demand for fiber optic and electronic cables is likely to remain high for the foreseeable future, and APH not only operates in this industry but also sells its products to military, industrial, and IT markets (among others), putting it in a better short-term position. Much like ESP, APH may stand to benefit from the current geopolitical environment.

The share price has been steadily rising over the past year. Notably, it also has a Sentiment Component Grade of A, indicating that analysts and insiders are seeing potential in APH. Speaking of analysts, it has a consensus of Strong Buy among the analysts we follow, with some citing strong sales as the reason for their rating.

Note that, as momentum stocks, these options may not be the right choice for everyone, and you should have realistic expectations regarding the risks and time windows associated with these stocks. You can read more about momentum stocks and how you should treat them here.

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