ROKU

Roku (ROKU) closed at $160.06, up 1.45%, outperforming the S&P 500's decline. The company has earned a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating with projected Q3 2026 EPS of $0.55 (up 243.75% YoY) and full-year revenue expected at $5.61 billion (up 18.46% YoY). However, the stock trades at a premium Forward P/E of 54.43 versus the industry average of 9.41.

Roku has been trending on Zacks.com's most searched stocks list. The company shows strong earnings growth with consensus estimates of $0.55 per share for the current quarter (+243.8% YoY) and $2.84 for the fiscal year (+381.4% YoY).

Revenue is projected to grow 18.5% and 13.9% for the current and next fiscal years respectively. Roku received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating and has consistently beaten consensus estimates over the trailing four quarters. However, the stock trades at a premium valuation with an F grade on the Value Style Score.

Roku (ROKU) closed at $154.34, up 1.16%, outperforming the S&P 500. The company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating with forecasted EPS of $0.56 (up 250% YoY) and revenue of $1.41 billion (up 16.51% YoY).

However, the stock trades at a premium Forward P/E of 53.66 versus the industry average of 9.3. Consensus EPS estimates have risen 2.39% over the past 30 days.

Roku has attracted investor attention with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating. The company shows strong earnings growth expectations (+381.4% for current fiscal year) and consistent revenue growth (+18.5% for current fiscal year). Despite beating consensus estimates in recent quarters, Roku trades at a premium valuation (F grade) compared to peers.

Kontoor Brands (KTB) is outperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector year-to-date, with a return of 5.9% compared to the sector's average loss of 15.2%. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with improved analyst sentiment. Roku (ROKU) is also highlighted as a strong performer in the sector with a 40.5% year-to-date return and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Zacks highlights five non-tech Nasdaq stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) ratings positioned for Q4 gains. Ross Stores benefits from strong sales momentum and store expansion; Roku capitalizes on the shift from linear TV to streaming advertising; APA Corp offers favorable capital efficiency and long-term growth; Corcept Therapeutics sees strong demand for Korlym and new product launches; Halozyme benefits from collaboration royalties and milestone payments.

Despite the Nasdaq's tech-heavy composition, five non-tech Nasdaq-listed stocks with Zacks Rank #1 ratings are positioned for strong growth. Ross Stores plans 115 store openings with 13% Q2 sales growth, Roku's advertising revenue climbed 24.8%, APA Corp benefits from cost savings and long-term growth projects, Corcept Therapeutics sees strong drug demand with recent FDA approvals, and Halozyme generates royalties from pharma collaborations.

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