5 Stocks to Watch: Week of 12/1/2025

• Te Connectivity (TEL) enjoys bullish industry outlook
• Micron Technology (MU) is surging on the AI boom 
• Daktronics (DAKT) is our latest Stock of the Week
• Information Services Group (III) gains traction in a hot industry
• Sandisk Corp (SNDK) is the #1-ranked stock in its industry

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1- Te Connectivity (NYSE: TEL)

TE Connectivity is gaining serious buzz after a strong Analyst/Investor Day and a bullish industry outlook, with Goldman Sachs boosting U.S. auto delivery forecasts. Ranked #5 in Electronic Components and backed by top-tier analyst support, TEL is quickly becoming a must-watch name in the industrial tech space.

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

Recent Price: $220.94 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $297.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Strong institutional backing with 6 Strong Buy ratings, 2 Buy ratings, and 3 Hold ratings from 11 analysts, reflecting confidence in the automotive recovery cycle. See the ratings
• Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney (a top 2% rated analyst) maintains Strong Buy at $263, noting that Goldman raised its FY 2025 U.S. auto forecast from 15.75M to 16.2M vehicles and FY 2026 from 15.5M to 16M based on solid year-to-date sales.
• Delaney explained that Goldman's leading indicators analysis implies stronger vehicle demand and "relatively benign" pricing actions from the automotive industry in response to potential tariffs, supporting TEL's growth outlook.
• Industry ranking context: TEL is currently the 5th highest-rated stock in the Electronic Component industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy (A) stocks average +32.52%/yr, and TEL's exceptional A grades in Momentum and Safety combined with forecasted EPS growth of +70.52% position it for strong performance.
• Component Grades: The company demonstrates elite quality with an A grade in both Momentum and Safety, plus B grades in Sentiment and Financials, supported by return on equity of 31.44% and revenue growth of 8.5%. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)

2- Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK)

SanDisk Corp. remains a powerhouse in NAND flash storage, supplying the SSDs and embedded solutions driving today’s data boom. Even after a 20% pullback, its momentum is intact—backed by strong analyst support and the fact that it’s currently the #1 ranked stock in the Computer Hardware industry. This is the kind of setup that makes investors take notice.

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

Recent Price: $223.23 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $300.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Among the analysts we track, SNDK has 8 Strong Buy ratings and 2 Buy ratings, and only 2 Hold ratings. See the ratings
• For a peek at said ratings, Bank of America researcher Wamsi Mohan (a top 2% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a bullish $300 price target, representing +49.80% upside potential.  
• Industry ranking context: SNDK is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Computer Hardware industry, which has an Industry Rating of C, making it the standout leader in its sector. (See the whole list here.)
• Zen Rating highlights: A-rated (Strong Buy) stocks average +32.52%/yr, and SNDK's position at the top of its industry suggests it could outperform even this benchmark.
• Component Grades: The company demonstrates exceptional strength with an A grade in Sentiment and B grades in both Growth and Momentum. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)

3- Information Services Group (NASDAQ: III)

Information Services Group is gaining serious traction as a top-tier tech advisory firm, riding demand for AI-driven workforce and compensation solutions. Ranked #2 in the Information Technology Service industry, it’s quickly becoming a standout name in the digital transformation boom.

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

Recent Price: $5.35 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $7.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: ISG only has 1 rating among the analysts we track, but it’s a Buy rating with a price target of $7.00, representing 33.59% upside potential from current levels. See the ratings
• That rating is from Barrington Research analyst Vincent Colicchio recently maintained his Buy rating with a $7.00 price target, recognizing the company's strategic positioning in the growing AI and digital transformation consulting markets.
• AI transformation catalyst: The company is actively expanding its research into AI-driven solutions, recently announcing studies of compensation management software evolution and the Salesforce ecosystem, positioning itself at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption trends.
• Strong earnings momentum: ISG is forecasting impressive EPS growth of 53.5% to $0.31 in one year and 78.75% to $0.36 in two years, with earnings growth of 33.41% outpacing the Information Technology Service industry average of 31.82%.
• Industry ranking context: III is currently the 2nd highest-rated stock in the Information Technology Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
• Zen Rating highlights: With its A (Strong Buy) Zen Rating, III is in a class of stocks that have historically averaged +32.52%/yr.
• Component Grades: The company excels with top-tier grades in both Sentiment (A) and Financials (A), demonstrating robust analyst confidence and strong financial health, complemented by solid Momentum (B) and balanced C grades across Value, Growth, Safety, and AI categories. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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4- Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT)

Daktronics is lighting up investor radars with its arena-class LED displays and a jaw-dropping 126% earnings growth rate. As the #2 stock in an A-rated Electronic Component industry, this quiet powerhouse is suddenly looking like one of the most electrifying tech stories of the moment.

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

Recent Price: $18.39 — get current quote

Why we're watching:

• It’s our Stock of the Week: Read more here about why Zen Investor Editor in Chief Steve Reitmeister believes that “opportunity is knocking to buy one of the most impressive stocks at a truly attractive entry price.”
• Financial momentum: Daktronics has delivered exceptional earnings growth of 126.3%, significantly outpacing both the Electronic Component industry average of 26.3% and the broader market's 104.63% growth rate.
• Revenue acceleration: The company is forecasting revenue growth of 14.01% to reach $854.4M in the next year, with two-year projections showing 22.17% growth to $915.5M, demonstrating sustained business momentum.
• Industry ranking context: DAKT is currently the 2nd highest-rated stock in the Electronic Component industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy (A) stocks average +32.52%/yr — reflecting the company's robust financial position with an A grade in Financials and solid B grades in Growth and Sentiment.
• Component Grades: The company earned its highest marks in Financials (A), supported by strong return on equity of 21.32% and return on assets of 10.93%, with additional strength in Growth (B) and Sentiment (B) reflecting market confidence in the company's trajectory. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

5- Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU)

Micron is riding the AI boom hard, powering everything from data centers to next-gen compute with its cutting-edge memory and storage tech. With explosive growth forecasts, massive analyst backing, and the #1 spot in the Semiconductor industry, this is one ticker investors are racing to research right now.

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

Recent Price: $237.30 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $338.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: MU commands exceptional Wall Street coverage with 15 Strong Buy and 8 Buy ratings out of 25 total analysts we track, achieving a Strong Buy consensus. See the ratings
• Morgan Stanley's Joseph Moore (a top 1% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with the Street-high price target of $338.00, representing 50.94% upside potential from current levels.
• Exceptional growth trajectory: Micron is forecasting dramatic earnings growth with EPS expected to surge 123.5% to $17.10 in one year and 149.97% to $19.12 in two years, while revenue is projected to increase 48.91% to $55.7B, driven by strong demand for AI and data center memory solutions.
• Industry ranking context: MU is currently the 1st highest-rated stock in the Semiconductor industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy (A) stocks average +32.52%/yr — with particular strength in Momentum (A), supported by solid B grades in Value, Sentiment, and Financials.
• Component Grades: The company excels in Momentum (A) reflecting its strong price performance, with Value (B), Sentiment (B), and Financials (B) grades demonstrating balanced strength across fundamentals, while maintaining a return on equity of 37.97% that significantly outpaces many competitors. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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