3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 04/24/2025

By Mijuško Šibalić, Stock Market Writer and Stock Researcher

April 24, 2025 5:55 AM UTC

3 New Strong Buy Ratings from Top-Rated Analysts: 04/24/2025

1. Nexxen International Ltd (NASDAQ: NEXN)

This global adtech platform helps leading brands, marketing agencies, and publishers plan, put into motion, and measure cross-channel campaigns. As marketers look for more measurable results from their ad spend, Nexxen is emerging as a strong player in the evolving media landscape.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $9.05 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $13.00

Why we’re watching:

NEXN stock has 1 Strong Buy rating and 4 Buy ratings, with no Hold, Sell, or Strong Sell ratings currently being issued. See the ratings
Maria Ripps, a Canaccord Genuity researcher (and a top 21% rated analyst), initiated coverage on Nexxen International stock on March 26 with a Strong Buy rating and a $12 price target.
Needham’s Laura Martin (a top 1% rated analyst) reiterated a Buy rating on March 6, and left her $12 price forecast unchanged.
At present, the average price target for NEXN shares is slightly lower, at $11.80 — a figure that still implies an attractive 30.39% upside from current prices.
NEXN shares carry an overall Zen Rating of A, and currently rank in the 98th percentile of all stocks based on a thorough review of 115 factors that correlate with outsized returns.
Nexxen International stock is in the 95th percentile when it comes to Financials, as well as in the top 12% of stocks in terms of its Artificial Intelligence Component Grade rating. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

2. Atlassian Corp (NASDAQ: TEAM)

Atlassian builds the tools that keep modern teams moving — from Jira for project tracking to Confluence for collaboration and Trello for task management. With millions of users worldwide and a customer base ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, Atlassian has become a backbone for software development, IT operations, and enterprise productivity.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $215.97 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $380.00

Why we’re watching:

Atlassian stock enjoys broad support from Wall Street equity researchers, with 10 Strong Buy ratings, 6 Buy ratings, and 4 Hold ratings. See the ratings
The average 12-month price forecast for TEAM shares stands at $306.55 — a figure that, if met, would correspond to a 51.2% surge from current prices
Morgan Stanley’s Keith Weiss (a top 2% rated analyst) reiterated a Strong Buy rating on April 16. The researcher also cut his price target from $370 to $320.
Weiss reported that a deep dive into their Technology (Software) sector coverage area catalyzed their price target hike on Atlassian.
Based on their analysis of tariff risk uncertainty and what has already been priced into the stock, the analyst said they modified their risk/reward models for several names in their portfolio.
Atlassian shares have an overall Zen Rating of B, and currently rank in the 88th percentile of stocks.
TEAM stock ranks in the top 5%, top 6%, and top 7% in terms of Growth, Sentiment, and Financials, respectively. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

3. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)

Meta Platforms is more than just Facebook — it’s also the parent company of Instagram, and WhatsApp, plus an AI and VR innovator. Bottom line? Meta keeps redefining the digital landscape, and with strong ad revenue and bold bets on the future, it’s well worth watching.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $528.77 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $935.00

Why we’re watching:

It comes as little surprise that plenty of Wall Street analysts keep their eye on Meta. The stock currently has 37 ratings — 23 are Strong Buys, 12 are Buys, and 2 are Holds — no Sell or Strong Sell ratings are currently being issued. See the ratings
Morgan Stanley researcher Brian Nowak (a top 4% rated analyst) recently reiterated a Strong Buy rating, while cutting his price target from $660 to $615.
Nowak reported that a deep dive into their Technology (Internet) sector coverage area catalyzed their price target cut on Meta Platforms.
Considering the expected macro and tariff consequences on e-commerce and digital ads names, they said they cut their estimates "across the board" for their North American portfolio.
Truist Securities analyst Youssef Squali (a top 3% rated analyst) also doubled down on a Strong Buy rating, while cutting his 12-month price forecast from $770 to $700.
Citing the negative effects of tariffs, especially on direct-to-consumer imports from China, and a weakening American consumer market, the analyst reduced their growth projections on Meta Platforms.
Nonetheless, the analyst noted that the company's advertising spending is outpacing the industry average because of its AI initiatives, which improve both user and advertiser ranking and recommendation results.
META shares currently have an overall Zen Rating of B. Stocks of this caliber have, historically, provided an average annual return of 19.88%. META stock currently ranks in the top 11% of equities on the whole.
It won’t exactly come as a shock that the tech giant’s impressive balance sheet is a major advantage. In terms of Financials, META ranks in the 99th percentile of stocks. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)