5 Stocks to Watch: Week of 1/5/2026

Happy new year! Here’s what we’ll be watching the first full trading week of this year:

• Dnow (DNOW) enjoys bullish support following a strategic merger
• TechnipFMC (FTI) is gaining powerful momentum for myriad reasons
• Criteo (CRTO) shapes up as a powerful contrarian play 
• EnerSys (ENS) is still a Strong Buy despite already-impressive gains
• EMCOR Group (EME) was a huge winner for Zen Investor that could keep going

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1- 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: $44.56 — 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

2- 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: $148.73 — 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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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: $148.73 — 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

4- Dnow (NYSE: DNOW)

DNOW is emerging as a leveraged energy-sector winner after its MRC Global combination, with improving fundamentals and growing analyst confidence fueling upside potential.

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

Recent Price: $13.45 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $18.00

Why we're watching:

• DNOW enjoys unanimous bullish sentiment among the analysts we track, with 3 out of 3 analysts rating it Strong Buy, reflecting confidence in the company's strategic position following a transformative merger. See the ratings
• Looking at one of the recent ratings, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Nathan Jones (a top 2% rated analyst) maintains a Strong Buy rating with an $18 price target, demonstrating ongoing confidence in the company's ability to capture growth opportunities as the backlog and forward pipeline strengthen.
• Revenue is forecast to surge 127.18% over two years to $5.8B — this significantly outpaces the Oil & Gas Equipment & Service industry average growth of 3.36%, driven by a recent strategic MRC Global combination and increasing demand for energy infrastructure services.
• Industry ranking context: DNOW is currently the 2nd highest-rated stock in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
• Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy (A) stocks like DNOW have historically averaged +32.52%/yr — this rating indicates DNOW is a top-notch ticker among the 4600+ stocks we track.
• Component Grades: The company scores particularly well in Sentiment, where it earns an A grade, and enjoys above-average grades for several other categories including Financials, Value, and Sentiment. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)

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5- Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO)

Criteo is shaping up as a contrarian ad-tech play, with bargain-level valuation multiples and strong analyst backing despite recent market turbulence.

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

Recent Price: $20.06 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $51.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: With 4 Strong Buy ratings and 1 Buy rating out of 5 analysts covering the stock, Criteo commands overwhelming bullish sentiment in our system. See the ratings
• BMO Capital researcher Brian Pitz (a top 11% rated analyst) maintains a Buy rating with the highest price target of $51, implying a remarkable 151% upside from current levels.
• The stock trades at an exceptionally attractive 6.50x P/E ratio with earnings forecast to grow at 18.83% annually, significantly faster than the industry average, while maintaining an A grade for Value.
• Industry ranking context: CRTO is currently the 2nd highest-rated stock in the Advertising Agency industry.
• Zen Rating highlights: WIth its Strong Buy (A) rating, CRTO is an elite stock among the 4600+ tickers we track — stocks with A ratings have historically delivered higher returns than the greater market. 
• Component Grade highlights: Criteo's combination of Value (A) and Sentiment (A) grades, coupled with strong AI capabilities, positions it as a compelling deep value play in digital advertising. See all 7 Component Grades here. 

BONUS: EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME)

78% return locked in on Zen Investor! Yet EMCOR Group is still Buy rated. The company is riding the data-center buildout boom, with infrastructure upgrades driving strong demand and setting up continued margin expansion into 2026.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $633.21 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $800.00

Why we're watching:

• EMCOR has garnered strong Wall Street backing with 3 Strong Buy ratings and 1 Hold rating among the 4 analysts we track covering the stock, reflecting broad confidence in the company's execution. See the ratings
• For example, DA Davidson's Brent Thielman (a top 2% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with an $800 price target following strong contract wins and robust demand in engineering services.
• Meanwhile, Stifel Nicolaus' Brian Brophy (a top 6% rated analyst) maintains his Strong Buy rating with a $718 price target, citing the company's solid market position in the construction services sector.
• Industry ranking context: EME is currently the 17th highest-rated stock in the Engineering & Construction industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Rating highlights: As a Buy (B) rated stock, EME is in a class of stocks we track that have historically delivered nearly 20% annual returns to investors for the past 20+ years. 
• Component Grades: The company demonstrates balanced strength with Value ranking in the 80th percentile, Momentum in the 85th percentile, and Sentiment reaching the 90th percentile, reflecting strong market confidence in the stock's trajectory. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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