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Grupo Cibest (CIB) has significantly outperformed the Conglomerates sector in 2026, returning 47.9% year-to-date compared to a -17.9% average loss for the sector. The company holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with analyst consensus earnings estimates rising 22.5% over the past 90 days. Griffon (GFF) is another standout performer in the sector with a 25.1% return and an 11% increase in EPS estimates.

Zacks has added five stocks to its Strong Buy list based on positive earnings estimate revisions over the last 60 days. The stocks include Lumentum Holdings (optical/photonic products), Werewolf Therapeutics (cancer biopharmaceutical), Perion Network (digital advertising), Goldman Sachs BDC (business development), and Griffon Corporation (diversified management).

Zacks highlights three stocks with Rank #1 (Strong Buy) ratings and strong value characteristics: Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) with a P/E of 7.42 and 14.7% earnings estimate increase; Griffon Corporation (GFF) with a P/E of 14.91 and 5.5% earnings estimate increase; and Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (GSBD) with a P/E of 6.85 and 12.2% earnings estimate increase.