5 Stocks to Watch: Week of 12/8/2025

Happy holiday season. Here's what we'll be watching for the week of 12/8/2025:

• Autodesk (ADSK) is a sneaky momentum machine 
• Dell Technologies (DELL) rides the tech supercycle 
• Blue Bird (BLBD) is flying high after posting impressive fiscal results 
• Woodward (WWD) has strong support from Wall Street’s top-rated analysts 
• Why analysts believe Super Group (SGHC) could nearly double in the coming year

In every case, Wall Street’s top analysts see impressive potential upside. Let’s get to it… (Oh, and if you missed last week’s picks? Get 'em here.)

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1- Autodesk (NYSE: ADSK)

Autodesk is quietly turning into a momentum machine. As the design-software giant nails execution and its subscription shift kicks into a higher gear, analysts are rushing to hike price targets—fueling a surge of investor attention.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis

Recent Price: $306.05 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $400.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: ADSK enjoys 14 Strong Buy ratings, 5 Buy ratings, and 3 Hold ratings from 22 analysts we track covering the stock. See the ratings
• For example, RBC Capital's Matthew Hedberg (a top 2% rated analyst) reiterated his Buy rating with a $380 price target, reflecting continued confidence in Autodesk's business model transformation. 
• Zen Rating highlights: Buy (B) stocks average +19.88%/yr. Autodesk shows strong fundamentals with analysts projecting one-year EPS growth of 95.14% as the company expands margins and demonstrates accelerating earnings power.
• Component Grades: Autodesk demonstrates balanced performance across multiple metrics with strong execution in its core markets. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

2- Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD)

Woodward is posting record performance, with Q4 earnings surging 48% year over year thanks to strong execution across its aerospace and industrial segments.

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

Recent Price: $301.64 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $345.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: WWD currently enjoys strong consensus among the analysts we track, with 4 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy rating, and 1 Hold rating. See the ratings
• Truist Securities' Michael Ciarmoli (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $305 price target following Woodward's Q4 earnings beat, noting that results "easily exceeded consensus" with strong performance across all segments.
• UBS researcher Gavin Parsons (a top 14% rated analyst) maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $329 price target, highlighting the company's record sales and margin expansion. 
• Woodward's CEO noted that "fiscal 2025 was a pivotal year for Woodward" with the company delivering record sales driven by strong demand and disciplined execution, with enhanced capabilities positioning them to capture opportunities from next-generation aircraft and energy systems.
• Industry ranking context: Woodward is currently the 6th highest-rated stock in the Defense industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
• Zen Rating highlights: WWD is an A (Strong Buy) rated stock — a class of stocks that have historically delivered +32.52%/yr.  
• Component Grades: Woodward shows outstanding strength with an A grade in Financials and B grades in Growth, Momentum, and Safety, reflecting solid operational performance and market positioning. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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3- Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL)

Since we featured it earlier this week, Dell was upgraded from a Buy to Strong Buy rating in our Zen Ratings system. DELL is riding one of the strongest tech supercycles in years as enterprise demand for AI servers explodes. Take note! 

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

Recent Price: $138.86 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $200.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Impressive consensus with 8 Strong Buy ratings, 4 Buy ratings, and 1 Hold rating from 14 analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
• Mizuho's Vijay Rakesh (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained a Buy rating with a $175 price target, signaling confidence in Dell's AI-driven growth trajectory.
• JP Morgan's Samik Chatterjee (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained a Strong Buy rating with a $170 price target, highlighting Dell's strong positioning in the AI infrastructure market.
• Industry ranking context: Dell is currently the 3rd highest-rated stock in the Computer Hardware industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
• Zen Rating highlights: Strong Buy-rated stocks have historically delivered over 30% annual returns. Right now, Dell is demonstrating strong earnings momentum with analysts projecting 37.68% one-year EPS growth driven by AI server demand and infrastructure expansion.
• Component Grades: Dell shows strength across Value (B), Growth (B), and Financials (B) with balanced performance in its diversified technology portfolio. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

4- Super Group (NYSE: SGHC)

This online sports betting and gaming platform has a global reach and is generating significant analyst enthusiasm following a recent Investor Day presentation, where management outlined strategies to achieve consensus-beating mid-term financial targets through disciplined market expansion and product innovation.

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

Recent Price: $11.14 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $20.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: Super Group commands a rare, unanimous bullish sentiment among the analysts we track, with 3 Strong Buy ratings and 3 Buy ratings across all 6 analysts covering the stock. See the ratings
• Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey (a top 4% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a $17 price target, representing 56% upside potential from current levels.
• Needham's Bernie McTernan (a top 3% rated analyst) maintained his Buy rating with a $17 price target following continued confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
• Industry ranking context: Super Group is currently the 2nd highest-rated stock out of 13 in the Gambling industry, which has an Industry Rating of B, demonstrating sector-leading performance.
• Zen Rating highlights: As an A (Strong Buy) rated stock, SGHC is in a class of stocks that have averaged +32.52%/yr, placing Super Group in an elite category of high-return opportunities with exceptional growth potential.
• Component Grades: Super Group shows balanced strength across key metrics with B grades in Value, Sentiment, and Financials, indicating solid fundamental support for its premium valuation. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here)

5- Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD)

Blue Bird is flying high after delivering record fiscal 2025 results, crushing guidance and proving its growth engine is still running strong.

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

Recent Price: $51.41 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $76.00

Why we're watching:

• Analyst support: BLBD enjoys a Strong Buy consensus with 3 Strong Buy ratings and 1 Buy rating from 4 analysts we track covering the stock. See the ratings
• Most recently, BTIG's Gregory Lewis (a top 5% rated analyst) reiterated a Strong Buy rating with a $65 price target, highlighting the company's strong execution, while a Needham analyst reiterated a Buy rating with a $70 price target following the company's record fiscal 2025 results.
• Industry ranking context: Blue Bird is currently the 1st highest-rated stock in the Auto industry, which has an Industry Rating of F, making it a potentially standout performer in a challenging sector.
• Zen Rating highlights: With its A (Strong Buy) rating, BLBD has passed our 115-factor review with flying colors and sits in a class of stocks that have historically delivered 32%+ annual returns.  
• Component Grades: Blue Bird shows outstanding financial performance with an A grade in Financials and a B grade in Value, demonstrating strong fundamentals despite operating in a difficult industry. See all 7 Zen Component Grades here

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