5 Stocks to Watch: Week of 7/13/2026
Before you dive headfirst into weekend mode, here's your head start on the next trading week — a curated list of stocks to watch, all with excellent quant ratings and current catalysts. You're welcome.
- Dycom Industries (DY) — Building the pipes that power AI networks
- Murphy USA (MUSA) — Walmart-adjacent gas stations quietly crushing the market
- Vox Royalty (VOXR) — Gold royalty play with over 60% upside potential, according to experts
- Taboola.com (TBLA) — AI content recommendation leader with hefty upside potential
- Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) — Specialty lender's revenue doubles on blockbuster acquisition
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Atlanticus is a specialty finance company serving consumers who often get overlooked by traditional banks — and right now, the business is getting a major boost. Its Mercury Financial acquisition is already delivering synergies ahead of schedule, giving earnings and margins room to accelerate.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $93.45 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $179.00
Why we're watching:
- ATLC has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 3 Strong Buy and 1 Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Jefferies researcher John Hecht (a top 18% rated analyst) recently maintained his Strong Buy rating with a price target representing over 20% upside potential from current levels. But some price targets suggest the stock could see as much as 90% upside in the coming year.
- Q1 earnings demonstrated execution strength: EPS of $2.80 surged 51.35% year-over-year, while revenue of $189.7M jumped 60.46% YoY — with earnings growth accelerating well above the company's 5-year trend.
- Industry ranking context: ATLC is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Credit Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
- Zen Ratings highlights: ATLC receives an overall A rating, which amounts to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks with this rating represent the elite top 5% of all 4,600+ stocks tracked based on a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
- Component Grades: ATLC delivers strong Bs for Financials, Growth, Momentum, and Sentiment, reflecting solid fundamentals and positive analyst outlook that underpin the company's ability to compound shareholder value. See all 7 Component Grades here
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This telecommunications company is well-positioned to benefit from expanding infrastructure investment and the ongoing buildout of fiber-optic and 5G networks across North America.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $430.00 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $654.00
Why we're watching:
- DY has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 8 Strong Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, KeyBanc researcher Sangita Jain (a top 7% rated analyst) recently maintained her Strong Buy rating with a $610.00 price target, representing 42% upside potential from current levels.
- Separately, JP Morgan researcher Richard Choe (a top 19% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy recommendation with a price target that suggests 52% upside potential from current levels.
- Five additional top analysts covering DY include Wells Fargo's Eric Luebchow, B. Riley Securities' Liam Burke, Guggenheim's Joseph Osha, and UBS's Steven Fisher — all maintaining bullish outlooks on the infrastructure sector's growth.
- Industry ranking context: DY is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Engineering & Construction industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
- Zen Ratings highlights: DY earns an overall A rating, which amounts to a Strong Buy recommendation. This rating reflects the company's position among the top-tier stocks following a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
- Component Grades: DY demonstrates impressive As for Growth, alongside solid Bs for Momentum and Sentiment, reflecting the company's strong earnings growth of 24% and return on equity of 39% as infrastructure spending accelerates. See all 7 Component Grades here
3- Vox Royalty Corp (NASDAQ: VOXR)
Vox specializes in the mining royalty and streaming sector, managing a substantial collection of 56 royalty and streaming interests alongside one royalty option. The company's global presence and strategic positioning in precious metals offer investors exposure to gold production without the operational risks of mining.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $4.44 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $8.00
Why we're watching:
- VOXR has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 2 Strong Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Roth Capital researcher Joe Reagor (a top 17% rated analyst) recently reiterated his Strong Buy rating with a price target that implies 75% upside potential from current levels.
- Likewise, Freedom Broker researcher Vitaly Kononov (a top 20% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy with a target suggesting 51% upside potential from current levels.
- Industry ranking context: VOXR is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Precious Metal industry, which has an Industry Rating of D.
- Zen Ratings highlights: VOXR earns an overall A rating, which amounts to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks with this rating represent the elite top 5% of all stocks tracked based on a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
- Component Grades: VOXR demonstrates a standout A for Sentiment alongside solid B grades for Value and Financials, reflecting strong analyst confidence, attractive valuation, and a healthy balance sheet with a 153% profit margin and strategic royalty model that generates cash flow without heavy capital expenditure. See all 7 Component Grades here
4- Murphy USA (NYSE: MUSA)
Murphy USA Incorporated markets refined products through a network of gas stations and to unbranded wholesale customers under the Murphy USA brand. The company's strategic positioning near Walmart stores and expanding nicotine category offerings are emerging as key profit drivers, supporting strong operational cash flow generation.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $584.74 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $680.00
Why we're watching:
- MUSA has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 5 Strong Buy and 3 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
- These are not nobodies. Analysts issuing Strong Buy recommendations include top-rated analysts like Jefferies researcher Corey Tarlowe (a top 15% rated analyst) and KeyBanc researcher Bradley Thomas (a top 4% rated analyst).
- Industry ranking context: MUSA is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Retail industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
- Zen Ratings highlights: MUSA earns an overall A rating, which is equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks with this rating represent the elite group that has historically outperformed the broader market by significant margins.
- Component Grades: MUSA posts strong Bs for Financials and Growth, alongside a solid B for Sentiment, a mix that positions it well with an exceptional return on equity of 87% and steady revenue expansion in the convenience store sector. See all 7 Component Grades here
5- Taboola.com (NASDAQ: TBLA)
Taboola operates an AI-powered content recommendation platform. With bullish analyst sentiment and growing momentum in its sector, the company is positioned to capitalize on the ongoing shift toward programmatic content discovery.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $5.69 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $7.00
Why we're watching:
- TBLA has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 3 Strong Buy and 1 Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Rosenblatt researcher Barton Crockett (a top 7% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy, with a price target that suggests roughly 30% upside potential from current levels.
- Additionally,Taboola is Zen Investor Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister's Stock of the Week. In a recent article, he noted that the market is underestimating the company's AI-driven growth, with shares trading at just 8x forward earnings despite expected 25% earnings growth this year. See his full commentary here.
- Industry ranking context: TBLA is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Internet Content & Information industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
- Zen Ratings highlights: TBLA earns an overall A rating, equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks in this elite tier have historically delivered nearly 30% annual returns, soundly beating the S&P.
- Component Grades: TBLA stands out with an A for Sentiment, signaling strong analyst conviction and market optimism around the stock's near-term trajectory, while maintaining solid Bs for Financials, Growth, and Value — a balanced profile that supports sustainable upside. See all 7 Component Grades here
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