When it comes to the stock market, the hunt is always on for a sure shot, the darling that comes up trumps when others falter. Investors scurry to seek the hottest leads as they navigate the financial jungle. Today, on January 19th, let’s turn our gaze to three stocks that are flickering brightly on the momentum radar — promising ventures that may set your portfolio ablaze with success.
Potbelly Corporation: A Sizzling Contender
The aroma of sizzling sandwiches and crisp salads wafts around Potbelly Corporation (PBPB). This delectable company has drawn attention by clinching a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and an impressive 15.4% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days. The vitality of Potbelly’s shares, soaring 51.6% in the last three months, has certainly outpaced the S&P 500’s mere 10.6% gain. And if you seek assurance, the company proudly flaunts a Momentum Score of A, cementing its status as a savory morsel for investors.
Potbelly Corporation Price and Consensus
Potbelly Corporation price-consensus-chart | Potbelly Corporation Quote
Potbelly Corporation Price
Potbelly Corporation price | Potbelly Corporation Quote
Wingstop Inc.: Taking Flight
Amid the company’s unwavering ascent, Wingstop Inc. (WING) is riding high with a Zacks Rank #1, delighting investors with a 0.8% surge in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the past 60 days. The wings of Wingstop have certainly flapped victoriously, propelling its shares 51.9% upwards in the last three months, leaving the S&P 500’s modest 10.6% gain trailing behind. Boasting a Momentum Score of A, this aviation-themed enterprise has positioned itself as a soaring force to be reckoned with.
Wingstop Inc. Price and Consensus
Wingstop Inc. price-consensus-chart | Wingstop Inc. Quote
Wingstop Inc. Price
Wingstop Inc. price | Wingstop Inc. Quote
Hitachi Ltd.: Electric Dreams
Steeped in the realm of electronics, Hitachi Ltd. (HTHIY) stands tall with a Zacks Rank #1 and a commendable 0.8% surge in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the past 60 days. Its shares surged 29.6% in the last three months, overshadowing the S&P 500’s 10.6% gain, and the company proudly touts a Momentum Score of A, solidifying its electrifying presence in the stock market.
Hitachi Ltd. Price and Consensus
Hitachi Ltd. price-consensus-chart | Hitachi Ltd. Quote
Hitachi Ltd. Price
Hitachi Ltd. price | Hitachi Ltd. Quote
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