In this article, we will take a look at some of the best mid-cap growth stocks that currently yield attractive upside potential for investors.
On April 2, Venu Krishna, Barclays Managing Director & Head of U.S. Equity Strategy, joined CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ to talk about the recent market rally and what it means for investing at this point. He shared that the markets are currently operating within a very complicated geopolitical environment, and the recent market rally has left investors evaluating whether the strength will endure amidst macro risks. The main issue at hand is the expected duration of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Krishna believes that geopolitical risks would be sorted out soon because history shows that over the past fifteen years, most of the wars have remained geographically confined. Furthermore, he anticipates that, assuming U.S. consumption falls and adversely affects global growth rates, the S&P 500 index may reach 7,650.
What investors should keep in mind is planning for scenarios rather than reacting to daily news. They need to position themselves for relative U.S. strength while keeping an eye on energy prices and global demand cues. The current state of the market clearly reflects anticipation of some form of quick resolution. However, being flexible with cash flows and sound balance sheet stocks would be imperative.
With that background, let’s explore our 8 Best Mid-Cap Growth Stocks to Invest In.
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Our Methodology
To identify relevant stocks for this article, we conducted a sector-agnostic screening of U.S.-listed companies with market capitalizations above $2 billion that are expected to deliver EPS growth above 15%. Also, we only shortlisted stocks with at least 15% upside potential, according to consensus, as of the April 6 close. Finally, we selected 8 stocks with the highest upside and ranked them in ascending order.
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8. Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY)
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) is one of the 8 best mid-cap growth stocks to invest in.
On March 31, Morgan Stanley reduced the price target on Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) from $16 to $14 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock. The firm added that the median share price of banks under its watch had fallen by 5% during the previous thirty days due to fears about the impact of the Middle East conflict on growth and inflation, along with private credit news. Price targets for the entire group are being reduced by an average of 9%.
Back on March 3, Cantor Fitzgerald increased the price target on Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) from $15 to $16 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock.
The firm noted that banks witnessed another turbulent week amid fresh tariff fears, bankruptcy at the United Kingdom’s Market Financial Solutions, continued angst over AI-induced employment disruptions, and a positive January producer price index report that surpassed expectations. Regardless of the short-term headwinds, Cantor is optimistic about banking stocks in 2026.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) operates in the banking and financial sector, offering services to businesses and individuals. These include insurance, private banking, management, consulting services, and more. The company also offers niche financial services along with specialized and digital banking solutions.
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