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3 Buy-Rated Stocks Displaying Notable Price Strength

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Many stocks have displayed relative strength in the recent term, providing investors with sizable gains.

In fact, Celsius (CELH - Free Report) , Novo Nordisk (NVO - Free Report) , and Constellation Energy (CEG - Free Report) have all delivered double-digit percentage gains over the last month, widely outperforming the general market.

In addition, all three are forecasted to witness significant growth in their current years. Let’s take a closer look at each.

Celsius

Celsius, a current Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), operates within the functional energy drinks and liquid supplement categories internationally and in the United States. Analysts have taken their earnings expectations notably higher across the board.

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The company has posted strong quarterly results as of late, exceeding the Zacks Consensus EPS Estimate by 100% and posting a 16% revenue surprise just in its latest print. As we can see below, CELH’s top line growth has been rapid.

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And the growth is slated to continue, with expectations alluding to a 170% jump in earnings on nearly 90% higher sales in its current year. Looking ahead to FY24, estimates suggest a further 50% of earnings growth paired with a 40% sales bump.

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk, a current Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), is a global healthcare company and a leader in the worldwide diabetes market. Analysts have taken their earnings estimates higher across nearly all timeframes over the last several months.

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In addition, NVO shares provide a passive income stream, currently yielding 0.9% annually. Impressively, the company sports a 13% five-year annualized dividend growth rate, owing to its shareholder-friendly nature.

It’s hard to ignore the company’s growth profile, with earnings forecasted to soar 53% in its current year and an additional 16% in FY24. The stock sports a Style Score of “A” for Growth.

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Constellation Energy

Constellation Energy generates and markets electricity. Like those above, the company has enjoyed positive earnings estimate revisions, helping land the stock into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Shares aren’t overly expensive given the company’s growth trajectory, with the current 23.2X forward earnings multiple sitting a few ticks above the five-year median. Impressively, the company is forecasted to witness 1100% EPS growth in its current year and an additional 21% in FY24.

CEG shares got a nice boost post-earnings following its latest release, with buyers stepping up, as we can see illustrated in the chart below. The company posted a sizable 220% EPS beat and marginally fell short of revenue expectations.

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Bottom Line

Several stocks, including Celsius (CELH - Free Report) , Novo Nordisk (NVO - Free Report) , and Constellation Energy (CEG - Free Report) , have all delivered double-digit percentage gains over the last month, widely outperforming the general market.

In addition, all three sport a favorable Zacks Rank, indicating near-term optimism among analysts. And to top it off, all three are forecasted to see sizable growth in their current years.


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