From Gold to Chips: Large-Cap names with the most days at bullish Quant ratings

In a 2026 market defined by selective risk-taking and a renewed focus on quality and durability of earnings, we look at a list of the top 10 large cap stocks ranked by the highest number of days at their current Seeking Alpha Quant Rating.

These stocks span various sectors including Gold, Semiconductors, Real Estate, and Electric Utilities, and all have earned Buy or Strong Buy ratings from Seeking Alpha’s Quant system.

The list is topped by Newmont (NEM), the gold mining giant with a Strong Buy rating of 4.92 and an impressive 273 days of Quant Rating coverage. Realty Income (O) and Host Hotels & Resorts, (HST) follow closely behind, each maintaining their ratings for over 220 days. Micron Technology, (MU) stands out with the highest Quant Rating on the list at 4.99 Strong Buy, with 216 days of coverage, while The Kroger (KR) rounds out the top five at 207 days.

The remaining top-ranked stocks include American Electric Power (AEP) and Incyte (INCY), both tied at 194 days of coverage. AngloGold Ashanti (AU), Hasbro (HAS), and Philip Morris International (PM) complete the top 10, with each maintaining strong quantitative grades ranging from Buy to Strong Buy ratings.

For reference, Seeking Alpha’s Quant system ranks stocks based on their performance on critical quantitative measures, such as valuation, growth, stock momentum, and profitability. Each stock is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with any rating above 3.5 indicating a bullish rating. A score of 2.5 or below represents a bearish profile.

Here is the list:

1. Newmont (NEM), Days at Quant Rating: 273, Quant Rating: 4.92 Strong Buy

2. Realty Income (O), Days at Quant Rating: 237, Quant Rating: 4.38 Buy

3. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST), Days at Quant Rating: 225, Quant Rating: 4.71 Strong Buy

4. Micron Technology (MU), Days at Quant Rating: 216, Quant Rating: 4.99 Strong Buy

5. The Kroger (KR), Days at Quant Rating: 207, Quant Rating: 3.82 Buy

6. American Electric Power Company (AEP), Days at Quant Rating: 194, Quant Rating: 3.68 Buy

7. Incyte (INCY), Days at Quant Rating: 194, Quant Rating: 4.51 Strong Buy

8. AngloGold Ashanti (AU), Days at Quant Rating: 187, Quant Rating: 4.75 Strong Buy

9. Hasbro (HAS), Days at Quant Rating: 168, Quant Rating: 3.66 Buy

10. Philip Morris International (PM), Days at Quant Rating: 158, Quant Rating: 4.02 Buy