Mizuho's Top Stock Picks For November Revealed

by Benzinga Neuro Benzinga Staff Writer

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Despite Wall Street's average "hold" rating, Mizuho is optimistic about Coterra Energy and Merck & Co.
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals and Intuit are also on Mizuho's radar, with unique selling points and strong growth records.
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As trading for November begins, Mizuho recommends a few stocks for investors to consider. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have all registered gains, marking a shift from October's downturn.

According to CNBC, Mizuho's equity research team has put together its top buy-rated picks for November. The list includes new names like Coterra Energy Inc CTRA, Merck & Co. MRK, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals EYPT and Intuit INTU.

Despite a Wall Street average rating of "hold" for Coterra, Mizuho is bullish on the stock, which is already up about 14% this year. Analyst Nitin Kumar points to the company's potential upside and its peer-leading cash return framework as reasons for optimism.

Mizuho is also positive about Merck, despite a nearly 7% dip in its stock this year. Analyst Mara Goldstein cites the company's promising pharmaceutical pipeline as a key growth driver.

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, whose shares have risen over 120% this year, is also on Mizuho's radar. Analyst Graig Suvannavejh highlights the company's focus on less frequently administered eye therapies as its unique selling point.

The last on the list, Intuit, is touted as a potential artificial-intelligence winner. Analyst Siti Panigrahi notes the company's defensible business model and its strong track record of growth.

The stocks of the four companies are anticipated to see further growth, with Mizuho's analysts offering optimistic projections for each.

The full list is below, along with the average rating via LSEG and the upside/downside to the average price target (%) via LSEG: