THE SAGAL STOCK PICKS
FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
(Last Update Monday, August 31, 2026)

"QUITE SIMPLY, THE BEST STOCK RATINGS & PICKS ON THE INTERNET."

—   Investors' Daily Weekly


This list, updated monthly (with a few exceptions), is provided for the purpose of building a fairly aggressive (but somewhat balanced) stock portfolio. Return expectations are high, which automatically means that risk is also high.

The numbers in the "Sagal Rating" column are my personal ratings, and represent the order of investment quality according to me and me alone:
90% and above is a must buy at all costs;
80% and above, but less than 90%, is a strong buy;
70% and above, but less than 80%, is a buy
65% and above, but less than 70%, is a hold but not quite a buy;
60% and above, but less than 65%, is a possible (or probable) sell;
below 60% is usually a sell (exceptions for cause may apply);
below 50% is almost always a strong sell (again, exceptions for cause may apply).
(As you will note, there are some exceptions for cause to the sell rules in several cases.
Exceptions often mean that this is a permanent holding or something of a timely nature is going on with this stock at the present time.)

A green Sagal Rating box indicates a strong buy; pale green indicates a buy; yellow indicates a hold; and red indicates a sell. With some exceptions (with which you need not concern yourself), stocks rated lower than 70% are either not listed or are listed because, although riskier than most, they are currently very hot.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Several excellent stocks may show VERY TEMPORARY low ratings due to short term price surges or news. Stocks being held for extended periods but with RED ratings usually fall in that temporary situation.

Stocks with names in yellow boxes have earned a lot of money and are now PERMANENT CORE HOLDINGS.
Stocks with names in light green boxes have turned high profits and are BEING CONSIDERED AS ADDITIONAL PERMANENT CORE HOLDINGS.
Stocks with names in light blue boxes are being considered as TEMPORARY CORE HOLDINGS, possibly to be added to permanent core holdings when they have EARNED enough profits to qualify.

Finally, in the spirit of full disclosure, any stock whose Rank Number in the far left column appears in dark bold is currently owned by us in our portfolio, and all stocks whose Rank Numbers appear in light italics are not part of the currently held portfolio.
(Why are we not holding all of our stock picks? The model we have defined for our stock portfolio limits the number of stocks held at any given time to no more than fifty. Our choices of which fifty to own are based on sector and other diversification, and optimum tradeability for maximized profits. Our choice of which not to own may also indicate a diversification factor, a litigation situation, a specific product problem or a lousy CEO.)

LEGAL WAIVER: EVERYTHING HERE IS A MATTER OF OPINION, based on independent research /analysis. Absolutely no one (except you) (and especially me) is responsible should any of the stocks listed here, or the tech market or the financial market, or the market in general suffer a decline, or pull a 1929.



Rank
THE PORTFOLIO
(SELECTED OUT OF 3,171 STOCKS BEING FOLLOWED.)


Sagal
Rating
1 NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors (Large Growth)
93.50%
2 Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Infrastructure (Large Growth)
87.02%
3 Arista Networks Inc. (ANET)
TECHNOLOGY: Computer Hardware (Large Growth)
85.29%
4 MasterCard Inc. A (MA)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Credit Services (Large Growth)
84.45%
5 Alphabet Inc. A (GOOGL)
COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Internet Content & Information (Large Growth)
84.28%
6 Ennis Inc. (EBF)
INDUSTRIALS: Business Equipment & Supplies (Small Value)
84.00%
7 MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Internet Retail (Large Growth)
83.56%
8 Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX)
INDUSTRIALS: Engineering & Construction (Mid Growth)
83.52%
9 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. ADR (TSM)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors (Large Core)
83.11%
10 On Holding AG (ONON)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Footwear & Accessories (Small Growth)
82.78%
11 BYD Co. Ltd. ADR (BYDDY)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Auto Manufacturers (Large Core)
82.50%
12 Vista Energy SAB de CV ADR (VIST)
ENERGY: Oil & Gas E&P (Large Core)
82.42
13 Meta Platforms Inc. Class A (META)
COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Internet Content & Information (Large Core)
81.85%
14 Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPWR)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors (Mid Growth)
81.67%
15 Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Travel Services (Large Value)
81.50%
16 PDD Holdings Inc. ADR (PDD)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Internet Retail
81.07
17 Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Resorts & Casinos (Mid Core)
80.00
18 Covista Inc. (CVSA)
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE: Education & Training Services (Small Core)
79.75%
19 Amphenol Corp. Class A (APH)
TECHNOLOGY: Electronic Components (Large Growth)
79.54%
20 Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH)
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic (Small Growth)
79.38%
21 Construction Partners Inc. Class A (ROAD)
INDUSTRIALS: Engineering & Construction (Small Growth)
79.29%
22 Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (CRDO)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors (Mid Growth)
78.95%
23 Netflix Inc. (NFLX)
COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Entertainment (Large Growth)
78.91%
24 Klaviyo Inc. Class A common stock (KVYO)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Application (Small Core)
78.91%
25 Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Internet Retail (Large Growth)
78.67%
26 Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors (Large Growth)
78.65%
27 Enova International Inc. (ENVA)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Credit Services (Small Core)
78.10%
28 Reddit Inc. Class A Shares (RDDT)
COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Internet Content & Information (Mid Growth)
78.06%
29 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Restaurants (Mid Core)
77.92%
30 ExlService Holdings Inc. (EXLS)
TECHNOLOGY: Information Technology Services (Small Core)
77.67%
31 MannKind Corp. (MNKD)
HEALTHCARE: Biotechnology (Small Core)
76.88%
32 Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (TFPM)
BASIC MATERIALS: Other Precious Metals & Mining (Mid Growth)
76.67%
33 McKesson Corp. (MCK)
HEALTHCARE: Medical Distribution (Large Value)
76.40%
34 SK hynix Inc. ADR (SKHY)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors (Large Core)
75.95%
35 Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH)
HEALTHCARE: Medical Distribution (Mid Core)
75.61%
36 Yum China Holdings Inc. (YUMC)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Restaurants (Large Value)
75.09%
37 iRadimed Corp. (IRMD)
HEALTHCARE: Medical Devices (Small Growth)
75.00%
38 ASML Holding NV ADR (ASML)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor Equipment & Materials (Large Growth)
75.00%
39 Harmony Biosciences Holdings Inc. Ordinary Shares (HRMY)
HEALTHCARE: Biotechnology (Small Value)
75.00%
40 Cadence Design Systems Inc. (CDNS)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Application (Large Growth)
74.67%
41 GigaCloud Technology Inc. Class A (GCT)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Infrastructure (Small Growth)
74.58%
42 Corpay Inc. (CPAY)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Infrastructure (Small Growth)
74.48%
43 Trimble Inc. (TRMB)
TECHNOLOGY: Scientific & Technical Instruments (Small Core)
74.43%
44 Freshpet Inc. (FRPT)
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE: Packaged Foods (Small Core)
73.32%
45 Astera Labs Inc. (ALAB)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors (Mid Growth)
74.14%
46 Trane Technologies PLC Class A (TT)
INDUSTRIALS: Building Products & Equipment (Large Core)
74.13%
47 EMCOR Group Inc. (EME)
INDUSTRIALS: Engineering & Construction (Mid Growth)
74.10%
48 KLA Corp. (KLAC)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor Equipment & Materials (Large Core)
73.97%
49 Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG)
ENERGY: Oil & Gas Midstream (Mid Value)
73.96%
50 Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Resorts & Casinos (Small Core)
73.75%
51 Palantir Technologies Inc. Ordinary Shares - Class A (PLTR)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Infrastructure (Large Growth)
73.64%
52 Copart Inc. (CPRT)
INDUSTRIALS: Specialty Business Services (Mid Core)
73.33%
53 Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (CALM)
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE: Farm Products (Small Core)
73.15%
54 Tradeweb Markets Inc. (TW)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Capital Markets (Mod Growth)
73.13%
55 Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Footwear & Accessories (Mid Core)
72.92%
56 S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges (Large Value)
72.81%
57 Spotify Technology SA (SPOT)
COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Internet Content & Information (Large Core)
72.74%
58 Perdoceo Education Corp. (PRDO)
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE: Education & Training Services (Small Core)
72.63%
59 Progyny Inc. (PGNY)
HEALTHCARE: Healthcare Plans (Small Growth)
72.55%
60 LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Capital Markets (Mid Growth)
72.53%
61 Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Application (Mid Growth)
72.51%
62 Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A (ANF)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Apparel Retail (Small Core)
72.10%
63 Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY)
HEALTHCARE: Drug Manufacturers - General (Large Growth)
72.09%
64 TJX Companies Inc. (TJX)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Apparel Retail (Large Core)
71.97%
65 Mercury General Corp. (MCY)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Insurance - Property & Casualty (Small Core)
71.67%
66 MSCI Inc. (MSCI)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges (Mid Growth)
71.67%
67 Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. (ALH)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances(Small Growth)
71.67%
68 SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (SLS)
HEALTHCARE: Biotechnology (Small Growth)
71.67%
69 Gentex Corp. (GNTX)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Auto Parts (Small Core)
71.50%
70 Dolby Laboratories Inc. Class A (DLB)
INDUSTRIALS: Specialty Business Services (Small Value)
71.50%
71 ResMed Inc. (RMD)
HEALTHCARE: Medical Instruments & Supplies (Mid Core)
71.25%
72 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Infrastructure (Mid Core)
71.22%
73 NetEase Inc. ADR (NTES)
COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia (Large Core)
71.06%
74 Tactile Systems Technology Inc. ADR (TCMD)
HEALTHCARE: Medical Devices (Small Growth)
71.00%
75 Xeris Biopharma Holdings Inc. (XERS)
HEALTHCARE: Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic (Small Core)
70.95%
76 Datadog Inc. Class A (DDOG)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Application (Large Growth)
70.93%
77 Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. (HALO)
HEALTHCARE: Biotechnology (Small Core)
70.83%
78 Cencora Inc. (COR)
HEALTHCARE: Medical Distribution (Mid Core)
70.82%
79 Vertiv Holdings Co. Class A (VRT)
INDUSTRIALS: Electrical Equipment & Parts (Large Growth)
70.68%
80 Draftkings Inc. Ordinary Shares - Class A (DKNG)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Gambling (Small Growth)
70.65%
81 CoreWeave Inc. Ordinary Shares - Class A (CRWV)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Infrastructure (Mid Growth)
70.35%
82 NICE Ltd. ADR (NICE)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Application (Mid Core)
70.31%
83 Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (HST)
REAL ESTATE: REIT - Hotels & Motels (Mid Value)
70.24%
84 VICI Properties Inc. Ordinary Shares (VICI)
REAL ESTATE: REIT - Diversified (Mid Value)
70.23%
85 Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (BR)
TECHNOLOGY: Information Technology Services (Mid Core)
70.22%
86 Veeva Systems Inc. Class A (VEEV)
HEALTHCARE: Health Information Services (Mid Core)
70.17%
87 Shopify Inc. Registered Shs. -A- Subord. Vtg. (SHOP)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Application (Large Growth)
70.10%
88 United Rentals Inc. (URI)
INDUSTRIALS: Rental & Leasing Services (Mid Growth)
70.01%
89 CoStar Group Inc. (CSGP)
REAL ESTATE: Real Estate Services (Small Growth)
70.00%
90 Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Ordinary Shares -Class A (BAM)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Asset Management (Large Core)
70.00%
91 Zscaler Inc. (ZS)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Infrastructure (Mid Growth)
69.21%
92 Apple Inc. (AAPL)
TECHNOLOGY: Consumer Electronics (Large Core)
69.17%
93 Rambus Inc. (RMBS)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors (Small Growth)
68.94%
94 Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (BBW)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Specialty Retail(Small Value)
68.33%
95 Sysco Corp. (SYY)
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE: Food Distribution (Mid Value)
68.33%
96 The Cigna Group (CI)
HEALTHCARE: Healthcare Plans (Mid Value)
67.64%
97 Salesforce Inc. (CRM)
TECHNOLOGY: Software - Application (Large Value)
67.08%
98 RTX Corp. (RTX)
INDUSTRIALS: Aerospace & Defense (Large Value)
64.87%
99 Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor Equipment & Materials (Large Growth)
63.58%
100 Celestica Inc. Shs. Sub-Voting (CLS)
TECHNOLOGY: Electronic Components (Mid Core)
63.43%
101 Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)
BASIC MATERIALS: Specialty Chemicals
62.50%
102 Village Super Market Inc. Class A (VLGEA)
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE: Grocery Stores (Small Value)
61.25%
103 Argan Inc. (AGX)
INDUSTRIALS: Engineering & Construction (Small Growth)
60.83%
104 Lam Research Corp. (LRCX)
TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor Equipment & Materials (Large Core)
59.27%
105 IES Holdings Inc. (IESC)
INDUSTRIALS: Engineering & Construction (Small Growth)
57.00%
106 RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Restaurants (Small Value)
55.00%
107 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (CBRL) (A TURNAROUND SPEC)
CONSUMER CYCLICAL: Restaurants (Small Value)
37.00%




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