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We’ve got an all-star list of stocks to watch this week, including:
- An AI server leader with over 50% upside potential
- A forgotten pharma player with a hefty dividend
- A fintech leader getting lots of love from the Smart Money crowd
- And more.
Let’s get to it…
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5 Stocks to Watch: Week of July 20, 2026 |
1. Hewlett Packard (NYSE: HPE)
Hewlett Packard is capitalizing on a powerful wave of AI-driven demand. With a backlog approaching $6 billion fueled by enterprise AI spending and strong momentum in its Hybrid IT division, HPE is positioned at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and next-generation computing.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $44.82 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $80.00
Why we're watching:
- HPE has strong, bullish coverage among the analysts we track, with 8 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, and 6 Hold recommendations. See all recommendations here
- For example, Citigroup researcher Asiya Merchant (a top 1% rated analyst) maintained a Strong Buy rating with a price target suggesting over 40% upside potential from current levels.
- Likewise, Loop Capital researcher Ananda Baruah (a top 6% rated analyst) recently upgraded to Strong Buy with a price target suggesting the stock could see over 50% upside in the coming year.
- On top of that, it’s our latest Stock of the Week, with Editor-in-Chief Steve Reitmeister lauding the stock’s impressive earnings momentum and highlighting its recent dip as a potential entry point. See his full commentary here.
- Industry ranking context: HPE is currently the #3 highest-rated stock in the Communication Equipment industry, which has an Industry Rating of B.
- Zen Ratings highlights: HPE earns an overall A rating, which amounts to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks with this rating represent the elite top 5% of all 4,600+ stocks tracked based on a rigorous 115-factor fundamental review.
- Component Grades: HPE excels with A for Growth, reflecting explosive AI-fueled expansion prospects and strong analyst conviction, while maintaining a solid B for Momentum, and Sentiment as the stock rides secular technology tailwinds. See all 7 Component Grades here
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2. Atlanticus Holdings (NASDAQ: ATLC)
This fintech company's scalable platform and underwriting advantage have driven impressive profitability and positioned it for long-term growth in the fintech sector.
Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis
Recent Price: $96.47 — get current quote
Max 1-year forecast: $179.00
Why we're watching:
- ATLC has limited, but overall bullish, coverage among the analysts we track, with 3 Strong Buy and 1 Buy recommendations. See all recommendations here
- The above analysts see significant upside potential — currently, the maximum forecast suggests the stock could see nearly 80% upside in the coming year.
- Industry ranking context: ATLC is currently the #1 highest-rated stock in the Credit Service industry, which has an Industry Rating of C.
- Zen Ratings highlights: ATLC earns an overall A rating, equal to a Strong Buy recommendation. Stocks with this rating have historically beaten the S&P by delivering nearly 30% annual returns.
- Component Grades: ATLC stands out with an elite A grade for Sentiment alongside solid Bs for Growth, Momentum, and Financials, reflecting strong analyst confidence, a scalable specialty lending platform, sustained upward price momentum, and a healthy balance sheet See all 7 Component Grades here
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Note: This article does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions. Zen Ratings are updated daily — be sure to check the latest data on every stock.
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