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Top Stock Picks for Week of August 17, 2026

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Forum Energy Technologies (FET - Free Report) is a global oilfield products company, serving the subsea, drilling, completion, production and infrastructure sectors of the oil and natural gas industry.The company designs and manufactures products, and engages in aftermarket services, parts supply and related services that complement the company's product offering. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Forum Energy Technologies’ 2026 earnings has moved upward 41.7% to $3.06 per share over the past 30 days. FET has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Earnings were strong last quarter. Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. beat our consensus estimate by 103.51%, and for the current fiscal year, FET is expected to post earnings of $3.06 per share on revenue of $887.7 million. FET has an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 41.6%. Shares of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. have gained 55% over the past month.

Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC - Free Report) is a leading manufacturer of backup and prime power generation systems for residential and C&I applications, solar + battery storage solutions, advanced power grid software platforms and services, energy management devices and controls along with engine and battery-powered tools and equipment.Generac’s second-quarter performance was driven primarily by robust momentum in its C&I segment, where revenues surged 29% year over year, supported by data center demand, mobile products and international expansion. The company’s growing exposure to data centers, backed by $1.6 billion in backlog and multiyear hyperscale agreements, enhances revenue visibility. Ongoing capacity expansion and vertical integration efforts further reinforce Generac’s position. Management now expects C&I product sales to increase in the low 30% range in 2026, up from the prior mid-to-high 20% outlook.

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