Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 27th

Friday, Mar 27, 2026 11:17 am ET2min read
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- Three stocks (MGY, ESCA, QTTB) with Zacks Rank #1 show strong earnings estimate growth (45.2%-36.9%) and high Momentum Scores (A/B).

- Their shares surged 46.0%-123.1% in three months, outperforming S&P 500’s 4.3% decline.

- Zacks’ 2026 Top 10 portfolio (2012-2025) delivered +2,530.8% returns, quadrupling S&P 500’s +570.3% performance.

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 27:

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation MGY: This oil and natural gas company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 45.2% over the last 60 days.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation's shares gained 46.0% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 4.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Escalade, Incorporated ESCA: This sporting goods 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.

Escalade’s shares gained 33.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 4.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Q32 Bio Inc. QTTB: This biotechnology company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 36.9% over the last 60 days.

Q32 Bio Inc. Price and Consensus

Q32 Bio Inc. price-consensus-chart | Q32 Bio Inc. Quote

Q32 Bio’s shares gained 123.1% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 4.3%. 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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