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CNC, ATI and MNDY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on August 18, 2026

Five top-ranked stocks, including Centene and Fortinet, stand out for strong earnings-surprise histories that could support future beats.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Top-ranked stocks CNC, THC, FTNT, U and GS are likely to beat on the bottom line in their upcoming releases.

Chris Neczypor, the finance chief at Lincoln Financial, will succeed Drew Asher on Jan. 1. Asher plans to retire at the end of 2027.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

Recent commentary on Centene (CNC) has focused on a fresh debt redemption plan and higher expectations for revenue and earnings, which together are shaping how investors view the stock’s profitability potential. See our latest analysis for Centene. Centene’s share price has climbed strongly over 2026, with a year to date share price return of 58.07% and a 90 day move of 13.33%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 145.23% suggests momentum has been building as investors respond to...

Five stocks stand out as potentially undervalued by price-to-book measures, including BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Invesco and Centene.

Centene stock has surged over the past year, yet the current checks still suggest it leans on the cheap side, so investors are weighing how much of the recent optimism is already reflected in the price. Centene has returned 145.2% over the past year, which puts a spotlight on whether the recent share price strength is outpacing the underlying fundamentals. Raised expectations for future revenue and earnings, together with a plan to redeem part of its debt, can support the case for improved...

Management had named the plan exits, the Medicare margin target and the repricing date before the run began.

MD's stronger cash collections, favorable payer mix, acquisitions and telehybrid care support its growth prospects.

BioMarin, Invesco, Centene, HPE and Gibraltar Industries stand out as undervalued stocks with low price-to-book ratios.

SNDR, CNC, and TAL it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on August 13, 2026.

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CNC and BEN have surged 61.7% and 40.3%, respectively, year to date, while disciplined execution and attractive valuations support their outlook.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

In the health insurance arena, one company is both the undisputed leader and the most expensive ticket, forcing investors to decide if paying up for quality is a winning strategy.

CNC, DAR, GD, FCEL and CC stocks show how women-led companies are redefining growth with discipline, agility and results.

Oscar Health dived Thursday morning, despite reporting better-than-expected earnings and raising its full-year outlook. Oscar said it sees more tailwinds than headwinds based on what it knows. Shifts in the ACA Marketplace due to the surge in premiums related to the end of enhanced government subsidies have transformed the market.

Centene Corporation recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$53,579 million and net income of US$1,091 million, while also announcing a partial US$500 million redemption of its 4.25% Notes due 2027 and leadership changes on its board. The company’s raised full-year 2026 revenue and earnings guidance, alongside institutional investor focus on Medicaid margin recovery, has sharpened attention on its managed care profitability trajectory. Now we’ll examine how...

UnitedHealth's revenue held up; the operating margin on it did not, and closing that gap is the whole upside case.

Diamond Hill Capital, a First Eagle Investment Management company, issued its Q2 2026 investor letter for its “Mid Cap Strategy”. A copy of the Q2 2026 investor letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, equity markets posted strong returns as resilient economic growth and robust corporate earnings supported investor sentiment, although AI-related companies continued to dominate market […]

Hotchkis & Wiley, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund.” A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Equity markets posted strong returns in the second quarter of 2026, with the Russell Midcap Index rising 13.8% and the Russell Midcap Value Index returning 13.4%, […]

Centene's remarkable run has earned investors handsome returns over the past year, yet Wall Street maintains moderately optimistic outlook on the stock.

Centene joins three other GARP picks with discounted PEG ratios and solid long-term growth potential. See what puts these stocks on the list.

MTD beats Q2 earnings estimates as strong China and emerging-market sales fuel growth, while the company raises its 2026 sales and earnings outlook.

UNH's diversified platform, AI expansion and Optum momentum strengthen its long-term outlook, making it the stronger managed care pick over CNC.

The lever behind UnitedHealth stock's climb was a Medicare Advantage repricing management had described months before the run began, and the hard part was believing a plan whose author had just been wrong.

Applied Materials, Sandisk and Eaton headline today's top stock reports, highlighting AI demand, electrification trends and key risks shaping each outlook.

Cigna delivers an earnings and revenue beat as Cigna Healthcare fuels growth, while the company raises its 2026 EPS outlook despite higher pharmacy costs.