In this article, we will take a look at some of the best stocks with the highest upside potential.
The saying that “what is big today once began as something small” isn’t something new. For investors, identifying an undervalued stock is half the challenge; the other half lies in having the conviction to act promptly and invest before the stock gains momentum.
In the case of companies, many trade at attractive valuations, but it’s critical to spot those with clear catalysts, including strong earnings growth, commitment to innovation, and industry tailwinds.
Many analysts back high-quality stocks, which are stocks whose true value isn’t fully reflected in today’s price. Generally, value investing delivers superior returns, usually more pronounced in relatively smaller companies.
As highlighted by Joyce Weng and Ian Butler,
“The macroeconomic environment has also turned in Value’s favour. Inflation and interest rates are rising, and Value investing tends to outperform in periods of rising inflation and growth.”
Our Methodology
We have compiled a list of the 10 best stocks with the highest upside potential. In selecting stocks using Finviz’s stock screener, we have filtered for a target price that is 50% or above, positive next 5-year EPS growth, and an analyst recommendation of “Strong Buy.” We have ranked these stocks in ascending order of their upside potential, according to the one-year estimates by Yahoo Finance.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).
10. Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE:MNR)
Upside Potential as of September 11, 2025: 52.4%
In the first quarter, Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its position in Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE:MNR) by 8.6% through the purchase of 25,778 shares. According to the recent disclosure with the SEC, the global financial services firm now owns 324,291 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,043,000.
During the latest earnings call, the management highlighted the company’s sustained focus on four pillars: ensuring financial resilience, disciplined execution, continued investments, and delivering high cash returns. Through its commitment to these strategic anchors, Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE:MNR) can achieve the unachievable.
As cited by the CEO & Director, Tom L. Ward,
“We project increasing our natural gas volumes to 70% post the Sabinal and IKAV acquisitions, and for the first time since our inception, project natural gas to be at least 50% of our revenue stream starting in 2026.”
Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE:MNR) is an Oklahoma-based independent upstream oil and gas company that acquires, develops, and produces oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Incorporated in 2023, the company emphasizes improving lives by tackling energy poverty.
9. Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY)
Upside Potential as of September 11, 2025: 70.1%
During the first quarter, Alyeska Investment Group L.P. lifted its stake in Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) by 452.3%. With the purchase of 1,298,155 shares, the firm owns 0.62% of the company, translating to an investment worth $17,817,000.
The debt-free acquisition of Vital Energy is an interesting step, as the resulting business will become a new player among the top ten independent companies in its market. According to some estimates, the net output from the enterprise could be as high as 397 Mboe per day, with 258 Mboe per day contribution from Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY). While targeting three critical regions: Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Basin, and Uinta Basin, the venture will offer investors a chance to capitalize on stable production and thus provide financial solidity.
But that’s not it. Apart from immediate cost savings of between $90 million and $100 million, management expects long-term synergies of $150 million to $215 million on an annual run-rate basis. This collaboration is a testament to the bright future of Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY).
Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) is a Texas-based energy company that explores and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Founded in 2011, the company is dedicated to investing in energy assets.
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