Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 18th

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 11:17 am ET2min read
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- Three stocks (AG, BWXTBWXT--, BHP) hold Zacks Rank #1 with 60-day EPS estimates rising 10.5-76.5%.

- All gained 17.7-30.3% in three months vs S&P 500's 1.7% decline, showing strong momentum.

- AGAG-- and BWXT earned Momentum Score A, while BHPBHP-- scored B, highlighting top-tier performance.

- Zacks recommends these momentum leaders for March 18 based on earnings upgrades and price strength.

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 18:

First Majestic Silver Corp. AG: This mining company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 76.5% over the last 60 days.

First Majestic Silver's shares gained 30.3% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 1.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

BWX Technologies, Inc. BWXT: This nuclear technology company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.1% over the last 60 days.

BWX Technologies’ shares gained 17.7% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 1.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

BHP Group Limited BHP: This resources company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.5% over the last 60 days.

BHP’s shares gained 21.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 1.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

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Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here.

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