Best "Strong Buy" Momentum Stocks to Buy Now and in April

Wall Street is experiencing a period of uncertainty, trading mostly on the constant updates and headlines about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The bulls are showing they are ready and willing to hold their ground based on the prospects of de-escalation in the immediate future.

If the Middle East conflict is resolved sooner rather than later, the market appears to be in a good place since the earnings outlook keeps getting better. That said, investors looking to buy stocks should consider companies that have already proven they are able to stay far above the Iran-based selling.

The momentum stocks this screen puts on your radar have not only climbed to trade near their highs amid March market turmoil, but they have also experienced strong upward earnings revisions that earn them Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buys) right now.

Let’s dive into how investors can find the best "Strong Buy" momentum stocks to add to their portfolios heading into April and throughout 2026.

How to Find the Top Momentum Stocks to Buy

The screen we are looking into today comes loaded with the Research Wizard. The screen helps investors dig through all of the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks, of which there are over 200 at any given time, to find some of the top momentum names.

The screen narrows down the list of Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocksto those with upward price momentum that are also trading within 20% of their 52-week highs. The screen then uses the PEG ratio and the Price to Sales ratio to help make sure investors are getting value as well. The screen then makes your life a little easier and narrows it down to just seven stock picks.

The screen basics are listed below…

· Zacks Rank = #1 (Strong Buy)

· Current Price/52-week High >= 0.8

· PEG Ratio: P/E F(1)/EPS Growth <= 1

· Price/Sales <= 3

· Percentage Change Price -12 Weeks = Top # 7

This strategy comes loaded with the Research Wizard and it is called bt_sow_momentum_method1 It can be found in the SoW (Screen of the Week) folder.

The screen is simple, yet powerful. Here is one of the seven stocks that made it through this week's screen…

Buy Soaring Top-Ranked Medical Stock PAHC for Value, Growth and Breakout Potential

Phibro Animal Health Corporation PAHC is an animal health and mineral nutrition company that posted massive sales and earnings growth last year. The stock has soared over 330% in the past two years, including a 46% YTD charge to new all-time highs, which helped it break out above its previous 2018 peaks.

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PAHC works with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers. Phibro Animal Health sells roughly 780 product lines in over 80 countries to nearly 4,000 customers to help prevent, control and treat diseases, and support nutrition. Phibro Animal Health’s offerings are designed for food and companion animals, including poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle, aquaculture, and dogs.

The animal health firm’s earnings estimates have surged since its last report, extending an impressive run of upward revisions. PAHC's FY26 estimate has jumped 10% over the past few months, with its FY27 outlook 12% higher, helping it land its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Phibro Animal Health has grown its revenue steadily over the last decade, aside from a Covid-related dip, including 27% sales expansion in fiscal 2025 (ended on June 30).

Looking ahead, it is projected to follow that up with 15% revenue growth in FY26 and 4% in FY27 to reach $1.54 billion. It is also expected to expand its adjusted earnings by 45% in FY26 and 8% next year, following 75% YoY expansion in FY25.

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PAHC stock held its ground at some key technical levels. Plus, it trades at a 15% discount to its Medical sector, at its own 10-year median, and a 38% discount to its highs at 16.7X forward 12-month earnings.

That is far from a lofty valuation and showcases that PAHC stock could have plenty more room to run given its impressive growth outlook.

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