We recently compiled a list of the 12 Best Booming Stocks to Invest in Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) stands against other best booming stocks to invest in now.
The U.S. stock market closed on a downbeat on Friday, January 31, as investors grappled with the announcement that President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on major trading partners would take effect the following day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 0.75%, to close at 44,544.66 and the S&P 500 shed 0.50% to close at 6,040.53, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.28% to 19,627.44. However, the day marked the end of a tumultuous January for traders with the three major averages still managing to post monthly gains. The S&P 500 rose 2.7%, the Nasdaq advanced 1.6%, and the Dow surged 4.7%.
Economic data released on Friday also influenced market sentiment. The December data for the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, which is the preferred inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve, showed an increase of 0.3% from November and a 2.6% annual rate. While this yearly advance was in line with economists’ expectations, it marked an acceleration from the prior month’s annual rate of 2.4% and raised concerns that inflation remains sticky.
Tom Hainlin, a senior investment strategist at U.S. Bank Asset Management Group, noted that the market’s initial reaction to the tariff news was to sell, much like the reaction to the DeepSeek AI developments earlier in the week. Trump will be imposing a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10% duty on China. However, Hainlin explained that there are no details about tariffs, whether they are temporary or permanent, or what the potential responses from Canada, Mexico, or China might be.
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In an interview with CNBC on January 22, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO at JPMorgan Chase, discussed a range of economic and political issues, including market conditions, the impact of a strong dollar, and the broader economic policies of the United States. Dimon began by addressing that the current state of the U.S. stock market is elevated and stocks trading at a historic price-to-earnings ratio. Dimon believes that the stock prices must be justified by strong growth and there is a need for good outcomes to sustain these levels.
Dimon suggested that the strength of the dollar is an outcome of broader economic factors and that a strong dollar can have its benefits but it can also have negative effects, especially for international companies dealing with tariffs and trade tensions. However, Dimon downplayed the significance of the strong dollar, stating that it is less important than many people think and that the most crucial factor remains economic growth.
Dimon further discussed the challenges of implementing growth strategies, emphasizing that while many recognize the need for change, the real challenge lies in execution. He also addressed the geopolitical issues with Ukraine, Iran, Russia, North Korea, and China, expressing that these issues can affect the world in the long term. He noted that while tariffs are a significant topic of discussion, they are just a tool in a broader economics and national security strategy. Overall, Dimon is cautiously optimistic about the economy and highlighted concerns about government spending, potential inflation, and the global economic landscape.
While the market appears overvalued and faces significant headwinds, some stocks are performing exceptionally well and hold significant potential.
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Our Methodology
To compile our list of the 12 best booming stocks to invest in now, we used Finviz and Yahoo stock screeners to identify the 30 largest companies whose stock prices have increased by at least 35% year-to-date as of January 30. We then used Insider Monkey’s Hedge Fund database to rank 12 stocks according to the largest number of hedge fund holders, as of Q3 2024. The list is sorted in ascending order of hedge fund sentiment.
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Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT)
Number of Hedge Fund Holdings: 32
Year-to-Date Performance as of January 30: 38.60%
Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) is a leading provider of solar tracking technology that maximizes the performance of solar panels by following the sun’s path throughout the day. The company has established itself as a key player in the industry by offering cutting-edge technologies that enhance the performance and reliability of utility-scale solar projects.
Nextracker Inc.’s (NASDAQ:NXT) stock has surged significantly year to date, driven by strong financial results and an upward revision of its fiscal year 2025 outlook. On January 28, the company reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings report, with a nearly threefold increase in profit attributable to shareholders, reaching $115.3 million compared to $41.4 million in the same period last year. While revenue declined 4.4% year-over-year to $679.4 million, the company’s results exceeded Wall Street expectations, fueled by strong demand across key regions and contributions from new product launches.
Nextracker Inc.’s (NASDAQ:NXT) order backlog, now reported to be approximately $5 billion, is supported by high demand and the successful launch of new products is also providing a strong foundation for future revenue growth. The company has revised its FY 2025 earnings guidance upward and is projecting a range of $467 million to $497 million. Adjusted earnings are now expected to be between $3.75 and $3.95 per share, well above the prior consensus estimate of $3.27.
The company’s strong performance and revised outlook have attracted favorable attention from analysts. Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its Buy rating, emphasizing the company’s continued execution and solid gross margins in the low 30% range. Barclays upgraded the stock to Overweight from Equal Weight, raising its price target from $47 to $60.
Overall NXT ranks 5th on our list of the best booming stocks to invest in now. While we acknowledge the potential of NXT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NXT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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