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Chicago, IL – August 24, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article Darling Ingredients Inc. DAR, EnerSys ENS and Dollar Tree, Inc. DLTR

Bet on These 3 Stocks After Recent Broker Rating Upgrades

U.S. equities have remained firmly in the positive territory this year, with some pullbacks in between. The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq are up 11.6%, 9.8% and 12.2%, respectively, year to date. Rising Treasury yields, oil-driven inflation concerns, tariff uncertainty and stretched AI valuations weighed on sentiment, while solid corporate earnings, earlier record highs and broader participation, including small-cap gains, continue to support the market’s overall performance.

Amid this backdrop, choosing the right stock can become challenging. One way to simplify this task is to follow brokers’ recommendations. Stocks like Darling Ingredients Inc., EnerSys and Dollar Tree, Inc. are worth considering.

Broker recommendations are backed by detailed research involving discussions with company management, reviews of regulatory filings, earnings call assessments, channel checks and broader industry analysis. This process helps analysts evaluate a company’s fundamentals against prevailing macroeconomic conditions, sector dynamics, competitive positioning and peer performance, providing a more complete perspective rather than assessing the business on a stand-alone basis.

A broker upgrade generally signals a meaningful improvement in an analyst’s outlook for a company. The revision may be driven by positive developments that are not yet fully reflected in consensus estimates or the stock’s prevailing valuation. Consequently, an upgrade may suggest a potential inflection point in earnings expectations and investor sentiment.

However, broker upgrades should not be viewed as independent investment signals. Their value is greater when considered alongside other fundamental, earnings and valuation measures. Hence, broker recommendations are best used within a broader, balanced and disciplined investment decision-making framework.

3 Stocks With Upgraded Broker Ratings to Consider

Irving, TX-based Darling Ingredients is a global developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients derived from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. DAR serves customers across the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, animal feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy and fertilizer markets.

DAR’s 2026 earnings are expected to jump 926.5% year over year. Darling Ingredients, which currently sports a Zacks Rank #1, has witnessed a 7.7% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

EnerSys, based in Pennsylvania, is engaged in manufacturing, marketing and distribution of various industrial batteries. ENS develops battery chargers and accessories, power equipment and outdoor cabinet enclosures. Apart from this, it provides support services for clients.

EnerSys’ fiscal 2027 earnings are projected to grow 27% on a year-over-year basis. ENS, sporting a Zacks Rank #1 at present, has seen a 20% increase in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

Headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, Dollar Tree is an operator of discount variety stores offering a broad assortment of everyday consumables and discretionary merchandise. DLTR's stores serve major metropolitan areas, mid-sized cities and small towns.

DLTR’s fiscal 2027 earnings are expected to increase 21.7% year over year. Dollar Tree, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed a 3.7% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

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