With markets rotating back into high-growth tech and AI names, a handful of companies are standing out for their strong momentum, improving fundamentals, and clear catalysts ahead. This week, three stocks, including IonQ (IONQ), Braze (BRZE), and Datadog (DDOG), look well‑positioned for investors seeking exposure to next‑generation computing, customer engagement software, and cloud observability.
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Let’s look at why IONQ, BRZE, and DDOG are the best stocks to watch this week. (Click on any ticker to thoroughly research the stock before you decide whether to add it to your portfolio.)
1. IonQ (IONQ)
IonQ remains one of the most attractive ways to invest in the rise of quantum computing. The company is steadily expanding its commercial pipeline, winning government and enterprise contracts as organizations begin testing quantum systems for optimization, cybersecurity, and advanced AI research.
The company is benefiting from rising demand for quantum hardware and cloud‑based quantum access, strong partnerships with major hyperscalers like Amazon (AMZN) Braket and Microsoft (MSFT) Azure Quantum, and improving revenue visibility as customers move from testing to early production.
Last week, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh cut his price target to $61 from $80 but kept an Outperform rating, saying the long‑term quantum outlook remains strong despite rising competition and higher spending across the sector.
Overall, IONQ stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on nine Buys and three Holds assigned in the last three months. At $65.91, the average IonQ stock price target implies a 121.47% upside potential.
2. Braze (BRZE)
Braze’s customer engagement platform, which helps brands deliver personalized messages across email, mobile, and in‑app channels, continues to gain momentum as companies focus more on retention and lifetime value than on pure customer acquisition.
The stock is a top pick this week thanks to steady 25-30% revenue growth driven by enterprise adoption, strong net retention rates, and a clear path to profitability as operating leverage improves.
Last month, Piper Sandler analyst Billy Fitzsimmons kept a Buy rating on BRZE stock, noting accelerating growth, strong FY27 guidance, continued execution, and fast-moving AI innovation.
Wall Street’s consensus rating for BRZE stock is Strong Buy based on 18 Buys. The average analyst price target of $35.94 implies an upside potential of 74.39% from the current levels.
3. Datadog (DDOG)
Datadog is a key infrastructure software company. Its platform helps enterprises monitor their applications, security, and infrastructure in real time, a critical need as systems become more distributed and AI‑driven.
The company is a top pick this week thanks to rapid adoption of new AI monitoring and security tools, growing multi‑product usage that lifts customer spending, and a consistent track record of beating earnings estimates and raising guidance.
Recently, Guggenheim’s Howard Ma reiterated his Buy rating on Datadog, citing its strong position to benefit from AI‑driven data growth, broad product adoption, resilient tech stack, and improving fundamentals.
On TipRanks, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on Datadog stock based on 35 Buys, one Hold, and one Sell assigned in the past three months. Further, the average DDOG price target of $184.85 per share implies 67.92% upside potential.
