We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience.
This includes personalizing content and advertising.
By pressing "Accept All" or closing out of this banner, you consent to the use of all cookies and similar technologies and the sharing of information they collect with third parties.
You can reject marketing cookies by pressing "Deny Optional," but we still use essential, performance, and functional cookies.
In addition, whether you "Accept All," Deny Optional," click the X or otherwise continue to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, revised from time to time.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
Wayfair Inc. (W - Free Report) is an online seller of home goods products, consisting of furniture and home decor. Wayfair, a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has quietly become one of the most compelling turnaround stories in retail. Wayfair continues to outpace the broader home furnishings market through sustained market share gains, supported by its broad product assortment, expanding logistics capabilities and initiatives such as loyalty, verified products, physical retail and specialty brands. Wayfair continues to leverage AI, mobile engagement and loyalty programs to improve merchandising, personalization and marketing efficiency. Second-quarter 2026 results reflected continued growth in revenue, orders, active customers and average order value, while adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow improved meaningfully. Shares closed roughly 30% higher on the day of the latest earnings report, one of the largest single-session moves for a large-cap retailer this year. Our model projects revenue growth of 6.5% for 2026 and 5.2% for 2027. Balance-sheet quality continues to improve alongside stronger cash generation.
Caterpillar, (CAT - Free Report) known for its iconic yellow machines, is the largest global construction and mining equipment manufacturer. Caterpillar’s outlook is supported by broad demand across construction, mining and power markets, with rising sales to users and a record backlog improving revenue visibility. Order momentum remains strong across all primary segments. Power & Energy is benefiting from data-center power needs and healthy oil and gas activity, while capacity additions expand the company’s ability to serve multi-year demand. The Construction Industries segment remains supported by infrastructure, rental fleet investment and large projects. Mining demand is aided by elevated fleet age, commodity investment and technology adoption. Higher services revenues and cash generation add resilience and support shareholder returns. Caterpillar’s balance sheet and cash generation provide flexibility to fund capacity growth while continuing shareholder distributions. The company is positioned to benefit from opportunities across both developed and emerging markets. Earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.
View the Zacks #1 Rank List
Top Stock Picks for Week of August 31, 2026
Wayfair Inc. (W - Free Report) is an online seller of home goods products, consisting of furniture and home decor. Wayfair, a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has quietly become one of the most compelling turnaround stories in retail. Wayfair continues to outpace the broader home furnishings market through sustained market share gains, supported by its broad product assortment, expanding logistics capabilities and initiatives such as loyalty, verified products, physical retail and specialty brands. Wayfair continues to leverage AI, mobile engagement and loyalty programs to improve merchandising, personalization and marketing efficiency. Second-quarter 2026 results reflected continued growth in revenue, orders, active customers and average order value, while adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow improved meaningfully. Shares closed roughly 30% higher on the day of the latest earnings report, one of the largest single-session moves for a large-cap retailer this year. Our model projects revenue growth of 6.5% for 2026 and 5.2% for 2027. Balance-sheet quality continues to improve alongside stronger cash generation.
Caterpillar, (CAT - Free Report) known for its iconic yellow machines, is the largest global construction and mining equipment manufacturer. Caterpillar’s outlook is supported by broad demand across construction, mining and power markets, with rising sales to users and a record backlog improving revenue visibility. Order momentum remains strong across all primary segments. Power & Energy is benefiting from data-center power needs and healthy oil and gas activity, while capacity additions expand the company’s ability to serve multi-year demand. The Construction Industries segment remains supported by infrastructure, rental fleet investment and large projects. Mining demand is aided by elevated fleet age, commodity investment and technology adoption. Higher services revenues and cash generation add resilience and support shareholder returns. Caterpillar’s balance sheet and cash generation provide flexibility to fund capacity growth while continuing shareholder distributions. The company is positioned to benefit from opportunities across both developed and emerging markets. Earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.