Top 10 Stocks For H2 2025
- Jenna Ryan
- Jun 18
- 12 min read
Summary
The first half of 2025 was tumultuous for the markets as trade war tensions escalated, sparking a rotation from U.S. assets, investors de-risking, and fear of recession.
Major indices have fluctuated between session highs and lows, creating buying opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on panic selling and fear.
As of June 9th, SA Quant’s portfolio of the Top 10 Stocks for 2025 has outperformed the S&P 500, gaining +22% vs. the S&P 500’s +2% (since January 9, 2025).
Some of the greatest value and growth can be found in diversifying portfolios with fundamentally strong companies, which is why the Quant Team is bullish on ten stocks for the second half of 2025.
Build a PRO Portfolio that thrives in market volatility—focusing on stocks with strong fundamentals across valuation, growth, profitability, momentum, and consistent earnings revisions.
Inflation Expectations
The Federal Reserve held rates steady in May, as the markets grappled with tariffs and fed policy uncertainty. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a “wait and see” approach, given concerns about rising inflation and the labor market, surrounding tariff impacts. According to recent survey data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, inflation is expected to grow slower than previously expected, particularly after Trump pulled back some of the steep tariffs enacted after cooling CPI through April.

Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, came in softer than expected, surprising to the downside with a 0.1% monthly gain. This surprise indicated minimal impacts from tariffs, and the timing of price increases from tariffs or declining imports is yet to be determined.

"The tariffs aren’t filtering through to Main Street as feared, and the longer-term moderation in shelter costs continues," said David Russell, global head of Market Strategy at TradeStation. "This is good news for the White House, Wall Street, and Jerome Powell."
With a cooler-than-expected May reading causing an uptick in the markets and bonds strengthening, the Fed may soften its stance. Will the central bank maintain the 4.25% to 4.5% range at its June 17-18th meeting in Washington?
What’s Moving the Stock Market?
Year-to-date, a combination of fear and greed has moved the markets, as major indices hit session highs and lows, creating buying opportunities for investors looking to capitalize. Companies across the globe have embraced the AI Revolution, including many top stocks and tech behemoths like Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL), paving the way.

Some of the greatest value and growth can be found in diversifying portfolios with fundamentally strong companies. Greed is the current emotion driving the market, and selecting Strong Buy stocks during periods of uncertainty can be an opportunity to capitalize on long-term growth. My portfolio of Top 10 Stocks for 2025 continues to outperform. The majority of the selections in the portfolio maintain strong factor grades, with 10 out of 10 of the stocks possessing EPS revisions grades between ‘B’ to ‘A+,’ signaling Wall Street analysts’ confidence in their outlooks.

My top 10 stocks for 2025 maintain strong fundamentals
Each stock in the portfolio was selected through a disciplined, quant-driven system that blends computational power with fundamental analysis—eliminating emotional bias in investment decisions. This approach supports the construction of high-conviction portfolios built to outperform over time.
The PRO Portfolio is a fully managed, actively rebalanced model designed for long-term capital growth. It features top-performing stocks selected through this rigorous multi-factor framework.
Amid hopes of a market turnaround from inflation, earnings pressure, and geopolitical risk, we remain confident in our Top 10 stock picks for the second half of 2025.
Top 10 Stocks for H2 2025
May’s jobs report showcased strength, despite some weakening demand and factors impacting unemployment. Meanwhile, the US Dollar (DXY) has experienced some fluctuations year-to-date amid tariff-driven supply shocks, fiscal debt concerns, and tensions escalating in the Middle East.
With inflation expected to ease, companies with strong international revenue exposure may be well-positioned for upside. Based on performance from early January to early June 2025, a select group of fundamentally solid stocks delivered an average return of +22%, far outpacing the broader market’s +2%.
As we look ahead to the rest of the year, these high-quality names—with robust growth and solid YTD performance—remain strong candidates for long-term portfolios.
As we move through the rest of the year, consider a set of fundamentally solid companies that have experienced incredible growth and positive year-to-date returns.
Top Financial Stocks
Many financials have adopted technology in advancing their offerings, particularly those that are integrating AI. The top financial stocks below showcase a favorable opportunity for upside, particularly as the potential for lower interest rates could be on the horizon.
1. Barclays PLC (BCS)
Market Capitalization: $61.34B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 11 out of 689
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 2 out of 66
Based in London, UK, Barclays PLC offers a diversified business model spanning banking and wealth management. Barclays has proven resilient amid market volatility, rallying +65% in the last year and capitalizing on the AI revolution.
Although BCS plans to cut over 200 jobs from its investment bank to boost profitability, its investment in “leveraging the power of AI, and now GenAI, to drive deeper insights, improve efficiency and create more intuitive experience across the organisation," is vital for the company, said Barclays' Group Chief Information Officer Craig Bright. BCS’s roll-out of Microsoft (MSFT) 365 Copilot to 100,000 of its employees will enable them to access the bank's collaboration tools and increase productivity. BCS’ acquisition of Tesco Bank has also been a significant growth driver, contributing to impressive EPS growth compared to the sector, including 18.39% EPS forward Long Term Growth (3-5Y CAR) and 26% ROE Growth (YoY). Moreover, BCS continues to trade at a discount, as highlighted by a forward PEG of 0.41x versus the sector median of 1.28x. Consider BCS for a portfolio.
2. Prudential plc (PUK)
Market Capitalization: $31.04B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 10 out of 689
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 1 out of 19
Hong Kong-based Prudential plc, through its subsidiaries, offers asset management and life and health insurance offerings to customers in Asia and Africa. Like BCS, Prudential has demonstrated exceptional growth potential, rallying +30% in the last year and showcasing a forward operating cash flow growth of 180%, significantly outpacing the sector’s 10%. In addition to its strong growth and profitability, the company offers a modest dividend, which it has consecutively paid for 33 years.

The company’s strategic focus on high-growth markets targets affluent customer segments while providing significant growth opportunities for the underinsured. PUK trades at a handsome discount, as highlighted by a forward PEG of 0.71 versus the sector’s 1.28x, a 42% difference.
3. FinVolution Group (FINV)
Market Capitalization: $2.20B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 8 out of 689
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 3 out of 37
Despite suffering an April pullback amid tariff turmoil and market uncertainty, the Chinese-headquartered online consumer finance company is back on an uptrend.

Demonstrating impressive growth and profitability, FINV’s international revenue is up 62% YoY, driven by its 18-year history of navigating credit cycles and regulatory changes.

Strong partnerships with financial institutions across the globe have aided its growth metrics, including operating cash flow growth of 255%, vastly outperforming the sector’s 13%, driven by expansion in Indonesia and the Philippines and the implementation of advanced technologies like AI and big data analytics. FINV also has strong cash from operations, more than a 180% difference to the sector, while trading at an extreme discount, as highlighted by its A+ Valuation Grade. If you’re looking to power a portfolio with some top financial stocks, consider the above three stocks. If Industrials is more your speed, check out my next pick.
Top Industrials Stock
Despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty, some industrial stocks are in high demand, particularly domestic companies that can capitalize on the Trump Administration’s Buy American agenda.
4. Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX)
Market Capitalization: $1.15B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 1 out of 615
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 1 out of 12
Posting record fourth quarter 2024 +37% year-over-year and Q1 2025 sales of $135.4M, up 42% YoY, driven by the AI boom and demand for data centers, Power Solutions International has rallied over 800% in the last year and is up 75% YTD. Set to join the Russell 3000, Russell 2000, and Russell Microcap indexes on June 30, 2025, the designer, engineer, manufacturer, and seller of heavy electrical equipment has catapulted PSIX to success.
“This milestone highlights PSI’s growing presence in the power systems, data center products, and industrial engine markets, and we believe it will enhance our visibility with a broader base of institutional and retail investors as we continue executing on our strategic initiatives,” said Dino Xykis, Chief Executive Officer of Power Solutions International.
As its margins improve, the small-cap company’s 173% year-over-year EPS growth significantly surpasses the sector’s 4%. As highlighted by Red Kraken Research, PSIX's "Margins are improving due to price increases mitigating inflationary pressures on raw materials and other goods.” PSIX’s fuel-agnostic strategy and expertise in off-road applications provide a unique competitive advantage, allowing the company to maintain momentum while still trading at a discount compared to its peers, as showcased by a trailing PEG ratio of 0.08x versus the sector’s 1.23x. Next up is a pair of gold materials stocks.
Top Materials Stocks
Trade wars and tariff fears have boosted demand for defensive and safe-haven assets. Where gold eclipsed its 1980 all-time high of $3,400 (adjusted for inflation) and soared past $3,500 this year, several names continue to shine, despite gold edging lower on renewed US-China trade talks.
5. New Gold Inc. (NGD)
Market Capitalization: $3.90B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 7 out of 272
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 4 out of 43
Finalizing its acquisition of a remaining 19.9% stake in its New Afton Mine, New Gold Inc. is looking to enhance exploration and its future cash flow amid higher gold prices. Driven by higher-grade ore and strategically focused on maximizing production and cost reductions in its operations, the Canadian-based company has consecutively beaten EPS estimates and shows outstanding forward EBITDA growth of 60%, YoY revenue growth of 21% versus the sector’s 1.56%, and a 14% net income margin, significantly higher than the sector median of 4.58%.
New Gold Stock Quarterly EPS Surprise & Estimates

Capitalizing on higher gold prices and strategic objectives for Q1 2025, including increased future free cash flow through consolidation and advancing underground mining developments, New Gold has a positive outlook to allow for ramp-up in production and exploration. In addition to its bullish momentum, the stock offers attractive valuation metrics, including a forward P/E non-GAAP of 11.6x versus the sector median of 15.62 and a forward EV/EBITDA that’s a 34% difference from its peers. If New Gold’s metrics and luster aren’t enough to consider it for a portfolio, perhaps the next company will make you want to go for gold!
6. Gold Fields Limited (GFI)
Market Capitalization: $22.56B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 6 out of 272
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 3 out of 43
Gold Fields Limited is a South Africa-headquartered gold producer that exhibits exceptional growth with forward revenue growth of 23%. Rallying +85% YTD and more than 80% over the last year, the company’s operations and production with reserves in Australia, Africa, Canada, and South America have aided its net income margin of 24% compared to the sector median of 4% to highlight efficiency and geographical diversification. Gold Fields recently agreed to acquire Australian miner Gold Road Resources in a $2.4B deal. In addition to expanding its footprint,
“The buyout will allow Gold Fields (GFI) to consolidate ownership over the low-cost, long-life Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia, which it operates under a joint venture with Gold Road (OTCPK:ELKMF); the mine is expected to produce 325K-350K oz of gold this year.”
Gold Field’s strategic focus on high-margin, long-life assets provides a competitive edge. GFI is not only highly profitable, possessing over $1.6B in cash and delivering shareholder value by way of its dividend, but both Gold Fields and New Gold were on the move last week and continue to maintain Quant Strong Buy ratings. They showcase strong fundamentals, like the remaining stocks on my list, including the very popular top technology stocks category.
Top Technology Stocks
In addition to the sector’s excitement given its rapid growth, disruptive innovation, and historical outperformance, most of the global leaders at the forefront of the AI boom are tech companies known for their competitive edge and economic resilience.
7. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO)
Market Capitalization: $12.48B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 7 out of 543
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 2 out of 68
Catching the AI wave as one of the biggest stock gainers to kick off the month of June, semiconductor company Credo Technology Group smashed its Q4 2024 EPS of $0.35 by $0.08 and revenue of $170.03M by nearly 180% YoY!
While the stock has rallied on high, compared to some of its tech sector peers, CRDO trades in line with the sector, as showcased by its ‘C’ Valuation Grade, complemented by a forward PEG non-GAAP of 0.40x versus the sector’s 1.80x. Offering innovative high-speed data center interconnect solutions and cables, which have become the standard for intra-rack connections, the company’s specialization and capitalizing on the tech trend have caused its shares to surge. CRDO showcases remarkable forward revenue growth of 71%, vastly outperforming the sector’s 7%. Additionally, Credo company guided Q1 FY2026 revenue between $185M and $195M, with a $190M midpoint well above the $162M consensus; gross margin is expected in the 63.4%–65.4% range. Nine Wall Street analysts revised estimates up in the last 90 days, with zero downward revisions. Demonstrating the optimism, during Credo’s latest earnings call, Needham & Company analyst N. Quinn Bolton said:
"Notably, management believes this could be the biggest optical win in company history. Optical connectivity continues to be an area of investment, as the company recently demonstrated its 3nm 200G per lane optical DSP for speeds up to 1.6T with leading signal integrity and power efficiency…We expect a key theme to be continued customer diversification, including the ramp of two new hyperscalers in F2H26, we believe are Meta (META) and Oracle (ORCL)."
8. CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (COMM)
Market Capitalization: $1.26B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 20 out of 543
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 3 out of 41
On May 15, I wrote CommScope: A Value Play Worth Scoping Out, which has since experienced a modest uptick of 3% since the article was published. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity solutions catering to telecommunications, data centers, and enterprise networks, COMM is an attractively priced small-cap with a forward P/E Non-GAAP of 7.06x compared to the sector median of 22.90x.

COMM beat top- and bottom-line estimates for the first quarter of 2025, driven by cloud and hyperscale data center growth that included GenAI projects. Its Q1 revenue increased over 51% YoY, and the company’s expected EPS long-term growth rate of 43% significantly outpaces the sector’s 13%. In addition to solid profitability, analysts are optimistic about the stock as showcased by six upward revisions in the last 90 days. COMM’s management targets $1.0B-$1.05B adjusted EBITDA guidance, emphasizing a stronger second half of the year and capitalizing on data center demand.
9. BK Technologies Corporation (BKTI)
Market Capitalization: $151.54M
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 14 out of 543
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 1 out of 41
Another Quant-Rated Strong Buy stock set to join the Russell 3000, Russell 2000 on June 30, 2025, BK Technologies' growth and business model strength have resulted in a one-year price performance of +220%.
"This selection is a reflection of the growth and progress that we've achieved and the strength of our business model as a provider of high-specification communications equipment for public safety professionals and government agencies." said John Suzuki, CEO.
Through its subsidiaries, BKTI offers wireless communication products in the US and internationally and has achieved significant margin expansion due to its new BKR 9000 radios and proprietary software. BKTI gross margins increased to 41% in Q4 2024, and 2025 forecasts include a +42% gross margin as it accelerates revenues. While 95% of its product revenue is manufactured in the US, Mexico, and Vietnam, BKTI has taken steps to shift production from China to Taiwan to minimize US-China tariff exposure. This initiative, coupled with strong financials, highlights the company's strategic moves to maintain growth. Although BKTI has rallied, it still trades at a discount as showcased by a forward P/E that’s more than a 40% difference from the sector.
Top Consumer Discretionary Stock
Although consumer discretionary companies tend to be cyclical in nature, those with strong fundamentals, financials, and growth potential can perform well, particularly during periods of strong consumer spending and economic growth.
10. Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)
Market Capitalization: $7.76B
Quant Rating: Strong Buy
Quant Sector Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 3 out of 476
Quant Industry Ranking (as of 6/16/25): 1 out of 43
Last but not least, eat your heart out with Brinker International (EAT)!
Offering incredible returns over the past year that include a +160% price performance and consecutively topping earnings, EAT provides popular restaurant food chains like Chili's and Maggiano’s, focused on creating customer value.

With 18 Wall Street analyst upward revisions in the past 90 days and only one downward revision, EAT demonstrates exceptional year-over-year revenue growth of 20% versus the sector’s 2% and forward EPS diluted growth – a +750% difference to the sector. EAT boasts incredible profitability, with a return on total assets and return on total capital significantly above the sector.
Through operational enhancements, marketing improvements, and new launches, the company has managed to increase customer traffic and increased its fiscal 2025 full-year guidance for revenues to $5.33B-$5.35B and adjusted diluted EPS to $8.50-$8.75. Not only does Brinker International serve up some great things on the menu, but EAT has proven to be a great stock pick for the Alpha Picks portfolio, when it was added on April 1, 2024, and has returned over 240%. Stocks like EAT and the other nine fundamentally strong companies have demonstrated strong growth and characteristics built for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation, which is why we’ve included it on the menu of our Top 10 Stocks for H2 2025.
The Big Takeaway: Will the Stock Market Surge in the Second Half of 2025?
Market participants are closely monitoring tariff dynamics, the China-US trade talks, the Federal Reserve’s response to political pressure, and economic data releases. As investors remain cautious, consider removing emotion from your investment process. I consistently emphasize the value of seeking out mispriced stocks and value-driven growth opportunities. The Quant Team invests in best-in-class data, analytical tools, and talent to build portfolios that have outperformed the market over time. We understand that past success does not guarantee future results, but we are confident that our “quantamental” methodology gives us an edge over the market. It is easy to get started using the PRO Quant Portfolio, a structured portfolio of 30 stocks that includes the 10 highlighted above. Consider the Top 10 Stocks for H2 2025, included in the new PRO Quant Portfolio. Alternatively, if you’re looking for just a few ideas a month – two of the best of the best sifted from thousands of stocks from our Quant universe, check out
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