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5 Broker-Adored Stocks to Watch in the Current Volatile Scenario
The tenuous ceasefire between Iran and the United States has revived uncertainty in financial markets. Crude oil prices have experienced significant swings in response to developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping corridor. Oil has continued to trade at elevated levels, moving within the $90–$95 per barrel range amid concerns about rising inflationary pressures.
Robust conditions in the U.S. labor market, supported by recent economic data and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, have provided a strong boost to investor sentiment. However, the resulting market turbulence has made it increasingly challenging for individual investors to build a consistently successful stock portfolio. Selecting the wrong stocks can affect returns and undermine the primary goal of investing hard-earned money in an inherently volatile market.
How should investors proceed in such an environment? One approach is to rely on broker recommendations and keep broker-favored stocks such as Alto Ingredients, Arrow Electronics, Green Plains, American Airlines and Air Canada on their watchlists.
To identify promising opportunities, we have developed a screening strategy that focuses on stocks benefiting from improved analyst ratings and upward earnings estimate revisions over the past four weeks. In addition, the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio has been incorporated as a complementary valuation measure, given its effectiveness alongside broker insights. By emphasizing a company's revenue performance, the P/S ratio helps create a more balanced and comprehensive investment approach.
Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:
Alto is a leading producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. It is poised to gain from its compelling portfolio, its focus on customer relationships, and its leveraging of technologies. The company is undergoing a strategic transformation, shifting away from its legacy role as a traditional fuel ethanol producer toward a more diversified model centered on specialty alcohols and essential ingredients.
Alto beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the trailing four quarters. The average beat is 361.5%. The company, which is targeting higher-value end markets that offer more stable demand and improved margins, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here
Arrow Electronics benefits from continued operational momentum across Global Components and ECS, with first-quarter 2026 consolidated sales of $9.47 billion, up 39% year over year and above guidance.
ARW's diverse customer portfolio of thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers offers revenue stability and reduces concentration risk. Strong cash flow generation from its asset-light model supports share buybacks and strategic investments. For the second quarter of 2026, Arrow expects consolidated sales of $9.15 billion to $9.75 billion.
Arrow Electronics has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 20.1% and 73.8%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year's earnings has improved 44.6% over the last 60 days. The company currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Green Plains has been expanding its focus beyond ethanol through investments in high-protein feed ingredients and renewable corn oil. Green Plains continues to commercialize its Ultra-High Protein platform, which is designed to extract greater value from every bushel processed. As a result, GPRE has increasingly positioned ingredients and co-products as an important complement to its fuel business.
Green Plains' earnings surpassed estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed the mark once. The average beat was 16%. Green Plains currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.
American Airlines is based in Fort Worth, TX. Strong air travel demand, particularly on the leisure front, despite high fuel costs, is aiding AAL. Efforts to broaden its network are also praiseworthy.
The company's high debt levels are worrisome. The carrier's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters (missing the mark in the other quarter). The average beat is 2.6%. American Airlines currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Air Canada has been benefiting from the impressive scenario in air travel demand. High fuel costs represent a headwind. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 sales has increased 13.1% on a year-over-year basis.
ACDVF surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in two of the last four quarters, missing the mark on the other occasions. The average beat was 51.4%. ACDVF currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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Chicago, IL – June 9, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are Alto Ingredients (ALTO - Free Report) , Arrow Electronics (ARW - Free Report) , Green Plains (GPRE - Free Report) , American Airlines (AAL - Free Report) and Air Canada (ACDVF - Free Report) .
5 Broker-Adored Stocks to Watch in the Current Volatile Scenario
The tenuous ceasefire between Iran and the United States has revived uncertainty in financial markets. Crude oil prices have experienced significant swings in response to developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping corridor. Oil has continued to trade at elevated levels, moving within the $90–$95 per barrel range amid concerns about rising inflationary pressures.
Robust conditions in the U.S. labor market, supported by recent economic data and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, have provided a strong boost to investor sentiment. However, the resulting market turbulence has made it increasingly challenging for individual investors to build a consistently successful stock portfolio. Selecting the wrong stocks can affect returns and undermine the primary goal of investing hard-earned money in an inherently volatile market.
How should investors proceed in such an environment? One approach is to rely on broker recommendations and keep broker-favored stocks such as Alto Ingredients, Arrow Electronics, Green Plains, American Airlines and Air Canada on their watchlists.
To identify promising opportunities, we have developed a screening strategy that focuses on stocks benefiting from improved analyst ratings and upward earnings estimate revisions over the past four weeks. In addition, the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio has been incorporated as a complementary valuation measure, given its effectiveness alongside broker insights. By emphasizing a company's revenue performance, the P/S ratio helps create a more balanced and comprehensive investment approach.
Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:
Alto is a leading producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. It is poised to gain from its compelling portfolio, its focus on customer relationships, and its leveraging of technologies. The company is undergoing a strategic transformation, shifting away from its legacy role as a traditional fuel ethanol producer toward a more diversified model centered on specialty alcohols and essential ingredients.
Alto beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the trailing four quarters. The average beat is 361.5%. The company, which is targeting higher-value end markets that offer more stable demand and improved margins, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here
Arrow Electronics benefits from continued operational momentum across Global Components and ECS, with first-quarter 2026 consolidated sales of $9.47 billion, up 39% year over year and above guidance.
ARW's diverse customer portfolio of thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers offers revenue stability and reduces concentration risk. Strong cash flow generation from its asset-light model supports share buybacks and strategic investments. For the second quarter of 2026, Arrow expects consolidated sales of $9.15 billion to $9.75 billion.
Arrow Electronics has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 20.1% and 73.8%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year's earnings has improved 44.6% over the last 60 days. The company currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Green Plains has been expanding its focus beyond ethanol through investments in high-protein feed ingredients and renewable corn oil. Green Plains continues to commercialize its Ultra-High Protein platform, which is designed to extract greater value from every bushel processed. As a result, GPRE has increasingly positioned ingredients and co-products as an important complement to its fuel business.
Green Plains' earnings surpassed estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed the mark once. The average beat was 16%. Green Plains currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.
American Airlines is based in Fort Worth, TX. Strong air travel demand, particularly on the leisure front, despite high fuel costs, is aiding AAL. Efforts to broaden its network are also praiseworthy.
The company's high debt levels are worrisome. The carrier's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters (missing the mark in the other quarter). The average beat is 2.6%. American Airlines currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Air Canada has been benefiting from the impressive scenario in air travel demand. High fuel costs represent a headwind. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 sales has increased 13.1% on a year-over-year basis.
ACDVF surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in two of the last four quarters, missing the mark on the other occasions. The average beat was 51.4%. ACDVF currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
About Screen of the Week
Zacks.com created the first and best screening system on the web earning the distinction as the "#1 site for screening stocks" by Money Magazine. But powerful screening tools is just the start. That is why Zacks created the Screen of the Week to highlight profitable stock picking strategies that investors can actively use.
Strong Stocks that Should Be in the News
Many are little publicized and fly under the Wall Street radar. They're virtually unknown to the general public. Yet today's 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" were generated by the stock-picking system that has more than doubled the market from 1988 through 2016. Its average gain has been a stellar +25% per year. See these high-potential stocks free >>.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.