Five Stocks to Watch: Strong Buy Recommendations for Investors
Today, five notable stocks have achieved the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) status, signaling a potential investment opportunity.
Pitney Bowes Inc. – Earnings Rising Strongly
Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): This tech-focused company has seen its earnings estimate for the current year increase by 8.6% in the past 60 days, showcasing a positive outlook.
Pitney Bowes Inc. Price and Consensus
Pitney Bowes Inc. price-consensus-chart | Pitney Bowes Inc. Quote
Peoples Financial Services Corp. – Strong Growth Forecast
Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS): This bank holding company has reported a significant 27.3% increase in its current year earnings estimate over the last two months.
Peoples Financial Services Corp. Price and Consensus
Peoples Financial Services Corp. price-consensus-chart | Peoples Financial Services Corp. Quote
National Fuel Gas Company – Continued Earnings Improvement
National Fuel Gas Company(NFG): This diversified energy firm has also enjoyed a 7.4% increase in its earnings estimate for the current year within the past 60 days.
National Fuel Gas Company Price and Consensus
National Fuel Gas Company price-consensus-chart | National Fuel Gas Company Quote
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI): The bank holding company for Northwest Bank has witnessed an 8.4% increase in its current year earnings estimate in recent months.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Quote
monday.com Ltd. – Notable Earnings Growth
monday.com Ltd. (MNDY): This software developer has impressive earnings growth, with a 15.5% increase in the earnings estimate for the current year over the last two months.
monday.com Ltd. Price and Consensus
monday.com Ltd. price-consensus-chart | monday.com Ltd. Quote
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National Fuel Gas Company (NFG)
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