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Top 3 Trending Stocks, According to Analysts – 8/20/2025

Top 3 Trending Stocks, According to Analysts – 8/20/2025

Wondering which stocks are trending today? TipRanks has calculated which stocks have received the greatest number of new ratings from analysts and compiled them into one chart. 

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Our Trending Stocks By Analysts table lets you screen by the last 30 days, last seven days, or last 72 hours to find the stocks most heavily covered by analysts. Following the page can help clue you in on trending stock picks. 

Here’s a list of the top three most-rated stocks of the past 72 hours (in descending order). Click on any ticker below to see all of TipRanks’ unique datasets on the stock.   

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) – This global cybersecurity company provides advanced firewalls and cloud-based security solutions to protect organizations from cyber threats. The stock has received 29 ratings in the past 72 hours due to PANW’s Q4 earnings report, released on August 17. The analyst consensus on the stock is a Strong Buy, with an average price target of $216.93, suggesting a potential upside of 19.07%.

Home Depot (HD) – This home improvement retailer in the U.S. offers building materials, tools, appliances, and services for DIY customers and professionals. HD stock has been rated by 22 analysts in the past three days. This flood of ratings came after HD missed second-quarter 2025 earnings estimates. The analyst consensus on the stock is a Strong Buy. With an average price target of $445.73, the stock’s implied upside is 12.26%.

Medtronic (MDT) – This global medical technology company develops devices and therapies to treat a wide range of chronic diseases and conditions. The stock is also trending, having been rated 22 times in the past 72 hours. These ratings came after MDT reported strong fiscal Q1 results. It earned an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $98.95, indicating a 7.71% upside.

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