5 Stocks to Watch: Week of 11/3/2025

Happy November, all. Here’s what we’re watching this week:

• Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) stands out in a fickle industry 
• Tapestry Inc (TPR) has gained 45% since we first alerted, and 15% since we alerted again. Are you listening yet? 
• First American Financial (FAF) is our #1 rated stock in the Specialty Insurance industry 
• Udemy (UDMY) is an underdog AI pick that’s worth your time 
• Why you shouldn’t snooze on last week’s Stock of the Week, Autoliv (NYSE: ALV)

Let’s get to it. (Missed last week’s picks? Get 'em here.)

1- Udemy Inc (NASDAQ: UDMY)

Not every AI growth stock is in the technology space. Educational resource Udemy is a prime example given their growth stemming from folks scrambling to learn more about using AI to improve their worklife. 

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

Recent Price: $5.67 — get current quote > 

Max 1-year forecast: $12.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Right now, UDMY enjoys 6 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 3 Hold, and 0 Sell ratings among the analysts we track. See the ratings
• For example, Bank of America’s Ronald Epstein (a top 8% rated analyst) recently reiterated his Strong Buy view, highlighting momentum across Udemy’s business segments and growing demand for upskilling driven by AI adoption.
• UDMY is our most recent Stock of the Week, with Zen Investor Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister raving about the company’s impressive Zen Rating (A, Strong Buy).
• Reitmeister also calls out its exceptional Component Grades for Growth and Financials, noting these are the two most important set of factors when it comes to spotting stocks likely to produce beat and raise earnings results. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

2- First American Financial Corp (NYSE: FAF)

FAF offers boring stuff that most people need at some point or another: title insurance, settlement services, and real estate fintech products. It’s consistently ranking among the nation’s top specialty insurers and has recently consistently delivered profitable quarters, including dividend increases and robust investment income that beat Q3 projections.

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

Recent Price: $61.07 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $79.00 

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: FAF enjoys a Buy consensus among the analysts we track, with a max 1-year forecast that suggests 23% potential upside. See the ratings
• Analysts generally praise FAF’s strong investment income and dividend increases following its Q3 earnings beat, confirming a resilient growth strategy.
• News coverage highlights repeated outperformance and steady recognition as a "Best Workplace," enhancing its brand value.
• Industry ranking context: FAF is the #1 ranked stock in the Specialty Insurance group (out of 20). See the other stocks in the industry here. 
• Excellent Zen Rating: With an overall rating of A, FAF is in fine company with stocks that have delivered annual returns of +32.52%/yr.
• Component Grades: With strong grades for both Growth (B) and Sentiment (B), FAF appears to have Smart Money support and excellent growth potential. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >) 

3- Autoliv (NYSE: ALV)

Don’t snooze on last week’s Stock of the Week. Automotive safety systems manufacturer Autoliv (ALV) scores in the top 25% for all 7 facets of how we analyze stocks according to the Zen Ratings, which makes it a uniquely attractive stock to buy now.

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

Recent Price: $115.54 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $150.00 

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Right now, ALV enjoys 2 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, and 4 Hold ratings from the analysts we track, with a consensus Buy rating. See the ratings 
• Zen Investor Editor in Chief, Steve Reitmeister, recently highlighted Autoliv as "attractive from every angle,” with a strong Zen Rating and Component Grades (we’ll dive deeper in a second).
• Industry ranking: The Auto Part industry is currently rated A overall; ALV is currently the 10th highest-rated stock in the industry. 
• With its Strong Buy (A) rating, ALV is in a class of stocks that have delivered +32.52%/yr — the top echelon of over 4,600 stocks we track.
• ALV ranks in the top 25% for just about every Component Grade our system uses to calculate the overall rating, with particular strength for Value, Growth, Safety, Financials, and our proprietary AI component. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >) 

4- Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS)

The casino industry can be fickle, as evidenced by its Industry Rating of D. However, the #1 stock in the industry may be a rare exception. Las Vegas Sands operates resorts in Macao and Singapore, and is currently capitalizing on a big-time rebound in tourism and gaming activity across Asia, with fundamentals and a recent earnings win to back it up. 

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $59.35 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $70.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Right now, LVS enjoys 4 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, and 4 Hold ratings, with an overall Buy consensus. See the ratings
• JP Morgan’s Daniel Politzer, who recently maintained a Strong Buy rating, highlighted “impressive” Q3 figures and continued performance in Macao/Singapore, while CEO Robert Goldstein emphasized strong cash flow and a $500M share buyback.
• Q3 delivered impressive results, with 24.2% revenue growth and a robust share repurchase program amplifying the momentum.
• Our Zen Ratings system recognizes LVS as a B (Buy) rated stock — an above-average category with stocks averaging 19.88% annual returns.
• The Component Grades reveal several areas of strength, including an excellent A rating for Sentiment and a solid B rating for Growth. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

What to Do Next?

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