5 Stocks to Watch: Week of 8/24/2026

It never hurts to think ahead. We've got an all-star list of stocks to watch next week...

• Andersons (NASDAQ: ANDE) sits at the crossroads of several markets you’ve probably never considered 
• Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has analysts pounding the table on more upside despite 600% gains in the past year 
• MKS (NASDAQ: MKSI): Analysts are pounding the table on 100% additional upside 
• SK Hynix (NASDAQ: SKHY) also has analysts calling for nearly 100% upside
• Ooma (NYSE: OOMA) is our latest Stock of the Week

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1- MKS (NASDAQ: MKSI)

The most important thing you need to know about MKSI is that they serve the semiconductor and technical equipment markets. With robust analyst support and strong positioning in a highly-rated industry, the company is capitalizing on AI-driven capacity expansion and manufacturing demand.

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

Recent Price: $284.13 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $600.00

Why we're watching:

• MKSI has strong, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 10 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, and 1 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
• For example, Cantor Fitzgerald researcher Matthew Prisco (a top 1% rated analyst) recently reiterated his Strong Buy with a price target suggesting the stock could see nearly 100% additional upside from current levels. 
• Separately, Morgan Stanley researcher Joseph Moore (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy with a more modest but still impressive upside target over 50% above current levels. 
• Six additional top 1% analysts covering MKSI all maintain bullish outlooks on the technical instruments sector's growth.
• Industry ranking context: MKSI is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Scientific & Technical Instrument industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Ratings highlights: MKSI earns an overall A rating, representing a Strong Buy recommendation. This designation identifies the stock as among the elite top 5% of all 4,600+ stocks tracked based on a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
• Component Grades: MKSI maintains solid Bs for Growth and Momentum, indicating that the company combines strong earnings expansion with positive price momentum in the market. See all 7 Component Grades here

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2- SK Hynix (NASDAQ: SKHY)

One of the world's largest memory semiconductor companies! With the memory sector rebounding and AI-driven demand surging, the company stands at the forefront of a powerful cyclical recovery.

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

Recent Price: $163.08 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $320.00

Why we're watching:

• SKHY has solid, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 5 Strong Buy and 4 Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
• For example, Rosenblatt researcher Kevin Cassidy (a top 1% rated analyst) recently initiated coverage with a Strong Buy rating and a price target suggesting the stock could see nearly 100% upside in the coming year. 
• Likewise, Cantor Fitzgerald researcher C.J. Muse (a top 1% rated analyst) initiated coverage with a Strong Buy and a price target suggesting the stock could see over 80% upside. 
• Four additional top 1% analysts cover the stock — and they all express bullish views on the memory sector's expansion.
• Industry ranking context: SKHY is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Semiconductor industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Ratings highlights: SKHY earns an overall A rating, which is equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks in this topmost tier have historically delivered nearly 30% annual returns, soundly beating the S&P.
• Component Grades: SKHY excels with strong As for Value, Sentiment, and Financials, demonstrating that the company combines attractive valuation with robust fundamentals and positive market sentiment during this memory upcycle. See all 7 Component Grades here

3- Andersons (NASDAQ: ANDE)

Andersons sits at the crossroads of several massive agricultural markets, from grain and commodity trading to renewable fuels and plant nutrients. Strong fundamentals, industry leadership, and an attractive valuation make it a compelling value play in the agriculture sector.

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

Recent Price: $67.32 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $90.00

Why we're watching:

• ANDE only has 1 recommendation right now, but it’s a resounding Strong Buy, with a price target suggesting the stock could see greater than 30% upside in the coming year. See all recommendations here
• The business is accelerating: Q2 adjusted EPS jumped to $2.15 from just $0.24 a year ago, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled from $65.2 million to $140.3 million. Renewables was the standout, delivering record Q2 production and $88.4 million in adjusted pretax income, up from just $9.6 million a year earlier.
• Industry ranking context: ANDE is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Food Distribution industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Ratings highlights: ANDE earns an overall A rating, equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks in this topmost tier have historically delivered nearly 30% annual returns, soundly beating the S&P.
• Component Grades: ANDE excels with strong Bs for Safety, Sentiment, and Value, reflecting the company's stable business model with a profit margin of 1.8%, solid cash flow from operations of $487.9M, and reasonable valuation metrics that position it well for continued appreciation. See all 7 Component Grades here

4- Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU)

With a remarkable profit margin of 68.1% and surging demand for AI-enabled memory products, Micron is capitalizing on one of the most transformative technology cycles in a generation.

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

Recent Price: $980.23 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $2,000.00

Why we're watching:

• MU has strong, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 16 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, and 2 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
• For example, KeyBanc researcher John Vinh (a top 2% rated analyst) maintained his Strong Buy with a price target suggesting the stock could see greater than 80% upside in the coming year. But Cantor Fitzgerald's C.J. Muse’s target is even higher, suggesting the stock could see greater than 100% upside in the coming year.  
• Industry ranking context: MU is currently the #2 highest-rated stock in the Semiconductor industry, which has an Industry Rating of A.
• Zen Ratings highlights: MU earns 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: MU shines with an A for both Financials and Growth, plus strong A grades for Momentum, reflecting exceptional profitability, robust return on equity of 140.63%, and accelerating revenue growth forecasted at 28.32% annually — a powerful combination for semiconductor investors. See all 7 Component Grades here

5- Ooma (NYSE: OOMA)

This cloud-based communications company is on the forefront of several trends. With strong growth momentum and elite analyst coverage, the company is positioned well as demand for unified communications solutions accelerates.

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

Recent Price: $20.54 — get current quote

Max 1-year forecast: $24.00

Why we're watching:

• OOMA has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track. But it is worth noting that both of them give OOMA Strong Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
• It’s our Stock of the Week … Find out why our Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister is so psyched on the stock … And why he thinks the share price could double: See his commentary here.
• Industry ranking context: OOMA is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Telecom industry.
• Zen Ratings highlights: OOMA earns an overall A rating, which is equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks in this topmost tier have historically delivered nearly 30% annual returns, soundly beating the S&P.
• Component Grades: OOMA excels with an A for Growth, reflecting exceptional earnings momentum, while maintaining a B for Value, positioning the company as an attractive opportunity for investors seeking both expansion and relative affordability. See all 7 Component Grades here

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