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Top Stock Picks for the Week of September 18th

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FireEye Inc. ,provides security platform for cyber-attacks to enterprises and governments.  This Zacks Rank #2, Buy, stock saw EPS growth of 38.5% last year and is looking for great EPS growth this year as well. That combined with rising estimates over the past month, underscores its potential outperformance. This is a fast growing stock that’s seeing plenty of opportunities on the horizon.

Sanderson Farms Inc. ,is a fully-integrated poultry processing company that’s a Zacks Rank #1, Strong Buy. It also has a Value, Growth and VGM score of ‘A’. The company has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past months. It also benefits from a strong industry, in the top third of its industry segment. Interesting choice if you’re seeking a name in a top performing industry and also one that looks good on its own.

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