Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Here’s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending Sept. 4:
Credo Technology Group Holding (NASDAQ:CRDO): One of the stocks showing an increase in interest from readers during the week was Credo Technology, a company that recently reported first-quarter financial results. The company reported-first quarter revenue and earnings per share that both topped analyst estimates, but shares fell on lower margins and increased costs. With shares down 27% over the last five trading days and the stock at a low last seen in May, this could be a buying opportunity on the dip. Credo is seeing increased demand related to data centers and several of its key products. The company’s CFO predicted revenue growth of 85% for fiscal 2027 and growth to continue into fiscal 2028 and beyond.
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL): The electric utility company saw increased interest with minimal new news. Xcel reported second-quarter financial results in July with revenue missing analyst estimates and earnings per share beating estimates. The stock fell on the results and narrowed full-year earnings per share guidance. Shares are nearly flat for the week and the year. With growing interest from investors in the stock, this could be a name to watch.
Okta Inc (NASDAQ:OKTA): The cloud-native security stock is trading at its highest level since March 2022, a likely result of recent strong financial results. The company beat analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue in the second quarter. The company also saw strong subscription revenue and remaining performance obligations in the quarter. Okta also raised its full-year revenue and earnings per share guidance after the quarterly results. Multiple analysts raised their price targets on the stock after the result. Okta is seeing increased attention and revenue opportunities related to AI agents.
Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE): The Canadian energy company saw strong interest from readers, which comes with shares up 85% year-to-date. In July, Cenovus posted a double beat with quarterly revenue of $12.59 billion easily beating a Street estimate of $9.43 billion. This marked the first revenue beat vs. analyst estimates in three quarters, while also marking the sixth straight quarter of beating analyst estimates for earnings per share. The stock could be one to watch after the recent quarterly financial strength.
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO): The oil refinery was one of multiple related oil companies that saw strong interest and almost made this week’s Stock Whisper Index. Valero stock is up 3% over the last five trading days, with the stock up 124% year-to-date and hitting new all-time highs. In July, Valero posted a double beat on revenue and earnings per share and saw several analysts raise their price targets. The latest surge in demand and the price is President Donald Trump meeting with oil executives last week and the continued rise in the price of oil. Valero will likely remain a hot stock with oil prices remaining high.
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